BenQ XL2420T / XL2420TX user manual How to install on Windows Vista systems

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How to install on Windows Vista systems

1.Open Display Settings.

Right-click the desktop and select Personalize from the popup menu.

Select Display Settings from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. The Display Settings window will display.

2.Click the Advanced Settings button.

The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display.

3.Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button.

4.Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window.

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.

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Contents Page Care And Cleaning Power SafetyCopyright DisclaimerBenQ ecoFACTS Table of Contents CD-ROM Getting startedUSB Cable Optional accessoryVideo Cable D-Sub Video Cable DVI-D Dual LinkFront view Getting to know your monitorBack view Getting to know your monitor Attach the monitor base How to assemble your monitor hardware+20 Connect the PC video cable Connect USB devices Connect the headphonesConnect the power cable to the monitor Connect the S Switch to the monitorOrganize the cables Connect-to and turn-on the power How to assemble your monitor hardware Prepare the monitor and area How to detach the stand and the baseRemove the monitor stand Remove the monitor baseHow to assemble your monitor hardware Adjusting the monitor height Pivot the display Rotating the monitorFully extend the monitor and tilt it Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as IllustratedAdjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle Viewing angle adjustmentRemove the screws on the back cover Using the monitor wall mounting kitGetting the most from your BenQ monitor Click Finish Restart the computer How to install the monitor on a new computerHow to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer How to install on Windows 7 system Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button How to install on Windows Vista systemsSystem requirements How to watch 3D content on your monitorSafety information for watching 3D content Control panel How to adjust your monitorGamer 2 Press to switch to Gamer 2 Picture Mode Button S SwitchGamer 3 Press to switch to Gamer 3 Picture Mode Button Basic menu operation To change the default settings, see Customizing By default, the key is the hot key for Display ModeFor Down/Decrease adjustment By default, the key is the hot key for Smart ScalingPicture optimization Setting up your own game modeCustomizing the hot keys Adjusting display mode Downloading more game modes using Game Mode LoaderUsing Instant Mode Using Smart ScalingAdjust the value You can resize your display by Smart ScalingNavigating the main menu Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen imageDisplay menu Phase Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness Lightness Adjusts the brightness during 3D playback During 3DPicture menu During 3D PlaybackViewed with natural coloring. This is Factory default color Adjusts the tone luminance. The default value is 3Adjusts the degree of how we perceive colors Adjusts the purity degree of colorsPicture Advanced menu Mode from Picture Mode. The screen will be divided into Applies customized display settingsThis feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than Resolution without scalingDetected video signal Adjusts the display size to best suit your needsSelects an appropriate format to play 3D content Determines the color space RGB or YUV based onAdjusts the vertical position of the highlight Area Adjusts the horizontal position Highlight areaDetermines the size of the highlight area Scales the highlight areaFunction Range Save Settings menuAudio menu Adjusts the audio volumeMutes the audio input Turns the tone of control keys on or offUse this to change the input to that appropriate to your System menuVideo cable connection type Sets the OSD menu language Adjusts the display time of the OSD menuSets the function to be accessed by custom key Resets all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory Displays the current monitor property settingsDefault values Best withFrequently asked questions FAQ TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Need more help?