Table of Contents | BenQ XL2420T guide

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	16
Adjusting the monitor height	19
Rotating the monitor	20
Viewing angle adjustment	21
Using the monitor wall mounting kit	22
Getting the most from your BenQ monitor	23
How to install the monitor on a new computer	24
How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer	25
How to install on Windows 8 system (selected models only)	26
How to install on Windows 7 system	27
How to watch 3D content on your monitor	28
How to adjust your monitor	30
The control panel	30
The S Switch	31
Basic menu operation	32
Initial setup for playing games	34
Picture optimization	36
Customizing the hot keys	36
Setting up your own game mode	36
Downloading more game modes using Game Mode Loader	37
Adjusting display mode	38
Using Smart Scaling	38
Using Instant Mode	38
Navigating the main menu	39
Display menu	40
Picture menu	42
Picture Advanced menu	45
Save Settings menu	49
Audio menu	50
System menu	51
Troubleshooting	55
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)	55
Need more help?	57

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BenQ XL2420T user manual Table of Contents

Contents

Page Power Safety Care And CleaningCopyright Disclaimer Servicing BenQ ecoFACTS Table of Contents Getting started CD-ROM Pre-installed, can be removed USB CableVideo Cable D-Sub Video Cable DVI-D Dual Link Front view Getting to know your monitorBack view Getting to know your monitor How to assemble your monitor hardware Attach the monitor base How to assemble your monitor hardware How to assemble your monitor hardware Connect the PC video cable +20 Connect the headphones Connect USB devices Connect 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 base How to assemble your monitor hardware Then detach the base from the stand XL2720 Adjusting the monitor height Rotating the monitor Pivot the displayFully extend the monitor and tilt it Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as Illustrated Viewing angle adjustment Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle Using the monitor wall mounting kit Remove the screws on the back cover Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install the monitor on a new computer Click Finish Restart the computer How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer How to install on Windows 8 system selected models only Select Properties from the menu Click the Hardware tab How to install on Windows 7 system How to watch 3D content on your monitor System requirements Safety information for watching 3D content How to adjust your monitor Control panel Gamer 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 Picture Mode To change the default settings, see CustomizingFor Down/Decrease adjustment By default, the key is the hot key for Display Mode Initial setup for playing games How to adjust your monitor Picture optimization Setting up your own game modeCustomizing the hot keys Downloading more game modes using Game Mode Loader Smart Focus see Volume see Mute see Using Smart Scaling Adjusting display modeUsing Instant Mode Navigating 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 Playback Viewed with natural coloring. This is Factory default color Adjusts the degree of how we perceive colorsAdjusts the purity degree of colors Resets the custom color settings to the factory defaults Adjusts the tone luminance. The default value is 3 Standard value for Windows Picture 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 scaling Adjusts the display size to best suit your needs Detected video signalDisplays the input image as if on a 19W Monitor of 1610 aspect ratio Selects an appropriate format to play 3D content Adjusts the horizontal position Highlight areaAdjusts the vertical position of the highlight Area Determines the size of the highlight area Save Settings menu Function Range Adjusts the audio volume Audio menuMutes the audio input Turns the tone of control keys on or off Use 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 language Sets 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 with Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQ Troubleshooting Need more help?