BenQ XL2420T / XL2420TX user manual How to install on Windows 7 system

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How to install on Windows 7 system

1.Open Display Properties.

Go to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu.

Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu.

2.Select Properties from the menu.

3.Click the Hardware tab.

4.Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button.

5.Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button.

6.Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer.

7.In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for driver software.

8.Click Browse and navigate to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).

The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your system - it may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc.

9.Select the correct folder name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer.

10.Click Close.

You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete.

24 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor

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Contents Page Power Safety Care And CleaningCopyright DisclaimerBenQ ecoFACTS Table of Contents Getting started CD-ROMOptional accessory USB CableVideo Cable D-Sub Video Cable DVI-D Dual LinkGetting to know your monitor Front viewBack view Getting to know your monitor How to assemble your monitor hardware Attach the monitor base+20 Connect the PC video cable Connect the headphones Connect USB devicesConnect the S Switch to the monitor Connect the power cable to the monitorOrganize the cables Connect-to and turn-on the power How to assemble your monitor hardware How to detach the stand and the base Prepare the monitor and areaRemove the monitor stand Remove the monitor baseHow to assemble your monitor hardware Adjusting the monitor height Rotating the monitor Pivot the displayFully extend the monitor and tilt it Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as IllustratedViewing angle adjustment Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angleUsing the monitor wall mounting kit Remove the screws on the back coverGetting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install the monitor on a new computer Click Finish Restart the computerHow to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer How to install on Windows 7 system How to install on Windows Vista systems Click the Monitor tab and the Properties buttonHow to watch 3D content on your monitor System requirementsSafety information for watching 3D content How to adjust your monitor Control panelS Switch Gamer 2 Press to switch to Gamer 2 Picture Mode ButtonGamer 3 Press to switch to Gamer 3 Picture Mode Button Basic menu operation By default, the key is the hot key for Display Mode To change the default settings, see CustomizingFor Down/Decrease adjustment By default, the key is the hot key for Smart ScalingSetting up your own game mode Picture optimizationCustomizing the hot keys Downloading more game modes using Game Mode Loader Adjusting display modeUsing Smart Scaling Using Instant ModeAdjust the value You can resize your display by Smart ScalingNavigating the main menu Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image Adjusts the vertical position of the screen imageDisplay menu Phase Adjusts the brightness during 3D playback During 3D Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness LightnessPicture menu During 3D PlaybackAdjusts the tone luminance. The default value is 3 Viewed with natural coloring. This is Factory default colorAdjusts the degree of how we perceive colors Adjusts the purity degree of colorsPicture Advanced menu Applies customized display settings Mode from Picture Mode. The screen will be divided intoThis feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than Resolution without scalingAdjusts the display size to best suit your needs Detected video signalSelects an appropriate format to play 3D content Determines the color space RGB or YUV based onAdjusts the horizontal position Highlight area Adjusts the vertical position of the highlight AreaDetermines the size of the highlight area Scales the highlight areaSave Settings menu Function RangeAdjusts the audio volume Audio menuMutes the audio input Turns the tone of control keys on or offSystem menu Use this to change the input to that appropriate to yourVideo cable connection type Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu Sets the OSD menu languageSets the function to be accessed by custom key Displays the current monitor property settings Resets all mode, color and geometry settings to the factoryDefault values Best withTroubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQTroubleshooting Need more help?