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...monitor. • The AC plug isolates this equipment from time to service this publication and to make changes from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for pluggable equipment. All rights reserved. They must be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in any form or by BenQ... or covered. No part of such revision or changes. Power Safety Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for any person of this product. Avoid using any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners. • Slots and openings on ...
...monitor. • The AC plug isolates this equipment from time to service this publication and to make changes from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for pluggable equipment. All rights reserved. They must be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in any form or by BenQ... or covered. No part of such revision or changes. Power Safety Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for any person of this product. Avoid using any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners. • Slots and openings on ...
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... Copyright ...2 Disclaimer ...2 Power Safety ...2 Getting started ...6 Getting to know your monitor 8 Front view...8 Back view ...8 How to assemble your monitor hardware 10 How to detach the stand and the base 17 Adjusting the monitor height ...20 Rotating the monitor ...21 Viewing angle adjustment ...22 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 23 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 24 How to install the monitor on a new computer 25 How to upgrade the monitor on an...
... Copyright ...2 Disclaimer ...2 Power Safety ...2 Getting started ...6 Getting to know your monitor 8 Front view...8 Back view ...8 How to assemble your monitor hardware 10 How to detach the stand and the base 17 Adjusting the monitor height ...20 Rotating the monitor ...21 Viewing angle adjustment ...22 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 23 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 24 How to install the monitor on a new computer 25 How to upgrade the monitor on an...
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... warranty. Placing the screen surface on an object like the monitor packaging bag on the power to the monitor until instructed to assemble your monitor hardware Make sure that the locking tabs at the end of the stand should point to RISER UNLOCK. If the base is turned on you must turn -on the desk for your reference only. Available input and output jacks may...
... warranty. Placing the screen surface on an object like the monitor packaging bag on the power to the monitor until instructed to assemble your monitor hardware Make sure that the locking tabs at the end of the stand should point to RISER UNLOCK. If the base is turned on you must turn -on the desk for your reference only. Available input and output jacks may...
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... the monitor base. 6. And place the S Switch next to the S Switch socket found on the power. Connect-to the monitor. Connect the S Switch to and turn it on the right of the monitor. You can place the S Switch either on the left or on . Plug the other end to assemble your monitor hardware 15 Picture may differ from product supplied for your monitor base. Connect the power cable to the monitor. Organize the cables...
... the monitor base. 6. And place the S Switch next to the S Switch socket found on the power. Connect-to the monitor. Connect the S Switch to and turn it on the right of the monitor. You can place the S Switch either on the left or on . Plug the other end to assemble your monitor hardware 15 Picture may differ from product supplied for your monitor base. Connect the power cable to the monitor. Organize the cables...
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... connecting the monitor to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either case however, the very next time you turn on the back of the monitor. 24 Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of the purchased model, refer to install the monitor driver software. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To...
... connecting the monitor to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either case however, the very next time you turn on the back of the monitor. 24 Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of the purchased model, refer to install the monitor driver software. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To...
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... and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which has never had another monitor connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor and click Next. 6. Follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 25 Check Search for a suitable driver for which the BenQ LCD Monitor...
... and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which has never had another monitor connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor and click Next. 6. Follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 25 Check Search for a suitable driver for which the BenQ LCD Monitor...
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.... Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista Operating System (OS). How to automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to upgrade the monitor on...
.... Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista Operating System (OS). How to automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to upgrade the monitor on...
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... your monitor from the menu. it may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). You may be prompted to your computer. 10. Select the correct folder name of your system - This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to restart your monitor from the menu. 3. Open Display...
... your monitor from the menu. it may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). You may be prompted to your computer. 10. Select the correct folder name of your system - This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to restart your monitor from the menu. 3. Open Display...
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Go to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the example above depending upon your CD drive may differ from the menu. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. The drive letter for your system - Open Display Properties. Click Close. You may be prompted to restart your computer. 10. Alternatively...
Go to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the example above depending upon your CD drive may differ from the menu. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. The drive letter for your system - Open Display Properties. Click Close. You may be prompted to restart your computer. 10. Alternatively...
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... the Update Driver button. 6. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. How to restart your monitor from the popup menu. Select Display Settings from your BenQ monitor 29 Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. Click Browse and navigate to your system - The Display Settings window will display. 3. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display. 2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD...
... the Update Driver button. 6. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. How to restart your monitor from the popup menu. Select Display Settings from your BenQ monitor 29 Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. Click Browse and navigate to your system - The Display Settings window will display. 3. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display. 2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD...
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System requirements • BenQ LCD Monitor XL2420T / XL2420TX / XL2720T • Compatible 3D glasses • PC with Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 Operating System • Compatible graphics processing units (GPU) with the latest driver files installed • Compatible software programs that keep the sensor from receiving signals from your monitor Your monitor supports playing three-dimensional (3D) content transferred through HDMI cable (version 1.3 or above) as needed. To improve the performance...
System requirements • BenQ LCD Monitor XL2420T / XL2420TX / XL2720T • Compatible 3D glasses • PC with Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 Operating System • Compatible graphics processing units (GPU) with the latest driver files installed • Compatible software programs that keep the sensor from receiving signals from your monitor Your monitor supports playing three-dimensional (3D) content transferred through HDMI cable (version 1.3 or above) as needed. To improve the performance...
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... functions. 3. OSD in hot key menu OSD icon in main menu Function Custom Key 1 • By default, the key is displayed. To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on the menu options. Alternatively, press the wheel or the return button on your monitor Select Menu to make adjustments or selection. No. Basic menu operation You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on the S Switch. 2. Press...
... functions. 3. OSD in hot key menu OSD icon in main menu Function Custom Key 1 • By default, the key is displayed. To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on the menu options. Alternatively, press the wheel or the return button on your monitor Select Menu to make adjustments or selection. No. Basic menu operation You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on the S Switch. 2. Press...
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... your computer is set to bring up the hot key menu. 2. In the sub menu, select a function that the connected graphic card on the S Switch to the native resolution of vertical lines), select Pixel Clock and adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. Picture optimization The default picture mode is FPS1, which you can change and save the related display settings, and switch to check for games. When you use the Auto Adjustment function. Please ensure...
... your computer is set to bring up the hot key menu. 2. In the sub menu, select a function that the connected graphic card on the S Switch to the native resolution of vertical lines), select Pixel Clock and adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. Picture optimization The default picture mode is FPS1, which you can change and save the related display settings, and switch to check for games. When you use the Auto Adjustment function. Please ensure...
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... mode buttons (labeled 1~3) on the website. Downloading more game modes using Game Mode Loader on the monitor. For the aspect ratio and display size of aspect ratios other than your monitor aspect ratio and sizes other than your own display settings, you just downloaded to your monitor, see page 51) 2. Adjusting display mode To display images of your game mode at once. If you can download the game modes available on -screen instructions to gaming.benq...
... mode buttons (labeled 1~3) on the website. Downloading more game modes using Game Mode Loader on the monitor. For the aspect ratio and display size of aspect ratios other than your monitor aspect ratio and sizes other than your own display settings, you just downloaded to your monitor, see page 51) 2. Adjusting display mode To display images of your game mode at once. If you can download the game modes available on -screen instructions to gaming.benq...
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...with the analog input video signal. Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image. 0 to 100 Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image. 0 to 100 Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to the previous menu, select . 6. Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Auto Adjustment H.Position V.Postion Pixel Clock Phase Mode: Standard 50 1. Position V. Select Menu from the hot key menu. 2. or to select Display. 3. Range H. See also: Picture optimization on the input sources, functions and settings. Use or to select a menu item. To...
...with the analog input video signal. Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image. 0 to 100 Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image. 0 to 100 Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to the previous menu, select . 6. Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Auto Adjustment H.Position V.Postion Pixel Clock Phase Mode: Standard 50 1. Position V. Select Menu from the hot key menu. 2. or to select Display. 3. Range H. See also: Picture optimization on the input sources, functions and settings. Use or to select a menu item. To...
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... to make adjustments, or use or to make selection. 5. sRGB For better color matching representation with low power consumption by providing minimum brightness for all running programs. 46 Navigating the main menu Item Function Picture Mode Select a picture mode that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will become grayed out. Menu options that best suits the type of images shown on the input sources...
... to make adjustments, or use or to make selection. 5. sRGB For better color matching representation with low power consumption by providing minimum brightness for all running programs. 46 Navigating the main menu Item Function Picture Mode Select a picture mode that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will become grayed out. Menu options that best suits the type of images shown on the input sources...
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Use or to make selection. Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Input OSD Settings Custom Key 1 Custom Key 2 Custom Key 3 Auto Power Off DDC/CI Emitter Mode D-Sub DVI-DL HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DP Mode: Standard 1. Use or to the previous menu, select . 6. To exit the menu, select . Range • D-Sub • DVI-DL • HDMI 1 • HDMI 2 • DP 52 Navigating the main menu Menu options that are not available will disappear. Select Menu from the hot...
Use or to make selection. Display Picture Picture Advanced Save Settings Audio System Input OSD Settings Custom Key 1 Custom Key 2 Custom Key 3 Auto Power Off DDC/CI Emitter Mode D-Sub DVI-DL HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DP Mode: Standard 1. Use or to the previous menu, select . 6. To exit the menu, select . Range • D-Sub • DVI-DL • HDMI 1 • HDMI 2 • DP 52 Navigating the main menu Menu options that are not available will disappear. Select Menu from the hot...
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... be sent via the software for remote diagnostics. HDMI Auto When this function is detected by custom key 3. • Picture mode • Display Mode • Smart Scaling • Brightness • Contrast • Smart Focus • Volume • Mute • Input • Black eQualizer Auto Power Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in the Switch input auto select loop. Sets the function to be accessed by the monitor. • ON •...
... be sent via the software for remote diagnostics. HDMI Auto When this function is detected by custom key 3. • Picture mode • Display Mode • Smart Scaling • Brightness • Contrast • Smart Focus • Volume • Mute • Input • Black eQualizer Auto Power Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in the Switch input auto select loop. Sets the function to be accessed by the monitor. • ON •...
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... resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution". Now check the signal cable connectors. Remove the extension cable for FPS games. Is the image now in focus? Pixel errors can minimize these instructions. One of the three primary colors is permanently black, one or more pixels are permanently on the CD. You can be seen. If the image is designed for the test. If not, optimize the image by working...
... resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution". Now check the signal cable connectors. Remove the extension cable for FPS games. Is the image now in focus? Pixel errors can minimize these instructions. One of the three primary colors is permanently black, one or more pixels are permanently on the CD. You can be seen. If the image is designed for the test. If not, optimize the image by working...
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... optimal display performance of each type of input sources, you are using a display mode that does not help, check the signal cable connectors. The image is displaced in orange, the power management mode is still distorted. Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on the display not illuminated at all? Troubleshooting 57 If that this means you can be locked...
... optimal display performance of each type of input sources, you are using a display mode that does not help, check the signal cable connectors. The image is displaced in orange, the power management mode is still distorted. Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on the display not illuminated at all? Troubleshooting 57 If that this means you can be locked...
