BenQ XL2420T / XL2420TX user manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Copyright	2
Disclaimer	2
Power Safety	2
Getting started	5
Getting to know your monitor	7
Front view	7
Back view	7
How to assemble your monitor hardware	9
How to detach the stand and the base	15
Adjusting the monitor height	17
Rotating the monitor	18
Viewing angle adjustment	19
Using the monitor wall mounting kit	20
Getting the most from your BenQ monitor	21
How to install the monitor on a new computer	22
How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer	23
How to install on Windows 7 system	24
How to install on Windows Vista systems	25
How to watch 3D content on your monitor	26
How to adjust your monitor	28
The control panel	28
The S Switch	29
Basic menu operation	30
Picture optimization	32
Customizing the hot keys	32
Setting up your own game mode	32
Downloading more game modes using Game Mode Loader	33
Adjusting display mode	33
Using Smart Scaling	34
Using Instant Mode	34
Navigating the main menu	35
Display menu	36
Picture menu	38
Picture Advanced menu	40
Save Settings menu	44
Audio menu	45
System menu	46
Troubleshooting	50
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)	50
Need more help?	52

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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 LinkFront view Getting to know your monitorBack 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 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 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 panelGamer 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 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 ScalingPicture optimization Setting up your own game modeCustomizing 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 vertical position of the screen image Adjusts the horizontal 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 offUse this to change the input to that appropriate to your System menuVideo 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?