Getting the most from your BenQ monitor | BenQ XL2720T guide

Getting the most from your BenQ monitor

To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM.

The circumstances under which you connect and install your BenQ LCD Monitor will determine which process you need to follow to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. These circumstances relate to which version of Microsoft Windows you are using, and whether you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a new computer (without existing monitor driver software), or whether you are upgrading an existing installation (which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor.

In either case however, the very next time you turn on your computer (after connecting the monitor to your computer), Windows will automatically recognize the new (or different) hardware, and will launch its Found New Hardware wizard.

Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you to select a monitor model. At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) installation, see:

•How to install the monitor on a new computer on page 25.

•How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on page 26.

•If you require a User Name and Password to login to your Windows computer, you must be logged on as an

Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to install the monitor driver software. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you from installing software on your computer.

• To check the name of the purchased model, refer to the specification label on the back of the monitor.

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BenQ XL2720T user manual Getting the most from your BenQ monitor

Contents

XL2420T / XL2420TX XL2720T Power Safety Care And CleaningCopyright Disclaimer BenQ ecoFACTS Table of Contents Need more help? Getting started CD-ROM Pre-installed, can be removed USB CableVideo Cable D-Sub Video Cable DVI-D Dual Link Getting to know your monitor Front viewBack view Getting to know your monitor How to assemble your monitor hardware Attach the monitor baseXL2420T / XL2420TX How to assemble your monitor hardware How to assemble your monitor hardware Connect the PC video cable Connect the headphones Connect USB devices Connect 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 base How to assemble your monitor hardware Then detach the base from the stand XL2720T 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 install on Windows Vista systems Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button How to watch 3D content on your monitor System requirements Safety information for watching 3D content How to adjust your monitor Control panel S 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 Scaling Initial setup for playing games How to adjust your monitor Setting up your own game mode Picture optimizationCustomizing the hot keys Downloading more game modes using Game Mode Loader Adjusting display mode Using Smart Scaling Using Instant ModeAdjust the value You can resize your display by Smart Scaling Navigating 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 Playback Adjusts 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 colors 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 XL2420TX Save Settings menu Function Range Adjusts the audio volume Audio menuMutes the audio input Turns the tone of control keys on or off System 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 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?