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... power disconnect device for any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to dangerous voltages or other accident such as opening or removing covers may be used. All rights... reserved. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-...
... power disconnect device for any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to dangerous voltages or other accident such as opening or removing covers may be used. All rights... reserved. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-...
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... Copyright ...2 Disclaimer ...2 Getting started ...4 Getting to know your monitor 6 Front view ...6 Back view ...6 How to assemble your monitor hardware 7 How to detach the stand base ...12 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 13 How to install the monitor on a new computer 14 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 15 How to install...
... Copyright ...2 Disclaimer ...2 Getting started ...4 Getting to know your monitor 6 Front view ...6 Back view ...6 How to assemble your monitor hardware 7 How to detach the stand base ...12 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 13 How to install the monitor on a new computer 14 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 15 How to install...
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BenQ LCD Monitor E2420HD Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for a replacement. Getting started When unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for your region.) Video Cable: D-Sub 4 Getting started 1.
BenQ LCD Monitor E2420HD Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for a replacement. Getting started When unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for your region.) Video Cable: D-Sub 4 Getting started 1.
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The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor. Getting started 5 Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory for models with DVI inputs, sold separately) Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory for models with HDMI inputs, sold separately) Audio Cable USB Cable Headphone hook Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for protecting the monitor during transport.
The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor. Getting started 5 Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory for models with DVI inputs, sold separately) Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory for models with HDMI inputs, sold separately) Audio Cable USB Cable Headphone hook Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for protecting the monitor during transport.
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connecting to know your monitor AC Power Input jack 3. USB port x 1 (upstream; Line In and Line Out 4. connecting to USB devices) 13.Headphone hook indicators (two inverted triangles) 14.Control ...buttons 15.Power button Above diagram may vary depending on the model. 6 Getting to the 12 PC) 12 9. D-Sub socket 8. connecting to know your monitor Front view E2420HD Back view 13 14 15 1 2 3 4 55 6 7 1 8 9 1. Headphone jack 12.USB port x 2 (downstream; HDMI socket x 2 6. 2. Speakers 2. DVI-D socket 7. Lock switch 11 10.USB...
connecting to know your monitor AC Power Input jack 3. USB port x 1 (upstream; Line In and Line Out 4. connecting to USB devices) 13.Headphone hook indicators (two inverted triangles) 14.Control ...buttons 15.Power button Above diagram may vary depending on the model. 6 Getting to the 12 PC) 12 9. D-Sub socket 8. connecting to know your monitor Front view E2420HD Back view 13 14 15 1 2 3 4 55 6 7 1 8 9 1. Headphone jack 12.USB port x 2 (downstream; HDMI socket x 2 6. 2. Speakers 2. DVI-D socket 7. Lock switch 11 10.USB...
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... place. Gently lay the screen face down on the power to the monitor until they have properly engaged. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it upright on its stand on a flat even surface. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to assemble your desk will crack the glass or...careful to prevent damage to do so. 1. Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the monitor. While holding the monitor firmly against the desk, pull the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the stand arm, then push them back apart to assemble your warranty. Placing the screen...
... place. Gently lay the screen face down on the power to the monitor until they have properly engaged. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it upright on its stand on a flat even surface. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to assemble your desk will crack the glass or...careful to prevent damage to do so. 1. Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the monitor. While holding the monitor firmly against the desk, pull the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the stand arm, then push them back apart to assemble your warranty. Placing the screen...
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... end of the cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to one of the cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Connect the PC video cable To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of the cable to the computer video socket. Tighten all... D-Sub cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to assemble your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the monitor. Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use . To Connect the DVI-D Cable Connect the plug of the DVI...
... end of the cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to one of the cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Connect the PC video cable To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of the cable to the computer video socket. Tighten all... D-Sub cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to assemble your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the monitor. Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use . To Connect the DVI-D Cable Connect the plug of the DVI...
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...can plug 2 more USB devices to the USB ports (downstream) found on the left side of the monitor. You may connect headphones to the input/Line In jack of the monitor (Line In) and your monitor hardware 9 I . See picture on the right. See picture on the right. Connect the USB ...upstream USB port at the back). This upstream USB port transmits data between the PC and the monitor (via other USB ports (downstream) on the left side of the monitor. III How to the monitor. Connect USB Devices. These downstream USB II ports transmit data between the socket on the right....
...can plug 2 more USB devices to the USB ports (downstream) found on the left side of the monitor. You may connect headphones to the input/Line In jack of the monitor (Line In) and your monitor hardware 9 I . See picture on the right. See picture on the right. Connect the USB ...upstream USB port at the back). This upstream USB port transmits data between the PC and the monitor (via other USB ports (downstream) on the left side of the monitor. III How to the monitor. Connect USB Devices. These downstream USB II ports transmit data between the socket on the right....
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... together and re-insert the clip over them to use . I headphone. II The maximum load capacity of the monitor. Connect the power cable to assemble your monitor hardware Hold and insert the two tabs of the headphone hook into the socket labelled 'POWER IN' on the right...These two slots are located under the two inverted triangles (picture shown on the rear of the headphone hook is not in place behind the monitor stand. 7. Release the cable retaining clip by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. 5. Install the headphone hook (optional step). Do not connect...
... together and re-insert the clip over them to use . I headphone. II The maximum load capacity of the monitor. Connect the power cable to assemble your monitor hardware Hold and insert the two tabs of the headphone hook into the socket labelled 'POWER IN' on the right...These two slots are located under the two inverted triangles (picture shown on the rear of the headphone hook is not in place behind the monitor stand. 7. Release the cable retaining clip by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. 5. Install the headphone hook (optional step). Do not connect...
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Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your BenQ monitor on . II. Lift the hook. 8. To remove the headphone hook: I. Connect-to and turn it on page 13 to assemble your finger into a power outlet and turn -on the hook base. Plug the other end of the monitor. How to install the monitor software. Picture may differ from your region. Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the right of the power cord into the small hole on the power. Point your monitor hardware 11
Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your BenQ monitor on . II. Lift the hook. 8. To remove the headphone hook: I. Connect-to and turn it on page 13 to assemble your finger into a power outlet and turn -on the hook base. Plug the other end of the monitor. How to install the monitor software. Picture may differ from your region. Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the right of the power cord into the small hole on the power. Point your monitor hardware 11
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... by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Placing the screen surface on an object like a towel on the desk for padding, before laying the screen face down...on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your monitor hardware Sliding or scraping the monitor around on a flat clean padded surface. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Turn off the computer before unplugging the power cable. Press the...
... by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Placing the screen surface on an object like a towel on the desk for padding, before laying the screen face down...on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your monitor hardware Sliding or scraping the monitor around on a flat clean padded surface. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Turn off the computer before unplugging the power cable. Press the...
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... as provided on page 14. • How to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. 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 Microsoft Windows you are using, and...and Password to login to your computer. Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you to a network which you from your BenQ LCD Monitor will launch its Found New Hardware wizard. The circumstances under which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you ...
... as provided on page 14. • How to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. 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 Microsoft Windows you are using, and...and Password to login to your computer. Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you to a network which you from your BenQ LCD Monitor will launch its Found New Hardware wizard. The circumstances under which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you ...
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... for a computer which has never been used before . When Windows starts, it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 3. Restart the computer. 14 Getting the most from your...instead be following these instructions. How to install the monitor on a new computer This instruction details the procedure for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to it displays the option to Install...
... for a computer which has never been used before . When Windows starts, it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 3. Restart the computer. 14 Getting the most from your...instead be following these instructions. How to install the monitor on a new computer This instruction details the procedure for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to it displays the option to Install...
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... on page 17. • How to install on Windows XP system on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor 15 It is currently tested as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows, however, as...
... on page 17. • How to install on Windows XP system on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor 15 It is currently tested as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows, however, as...
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... Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 5. it may differ from the example above depending upon your monitor from the menu. 2. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your BenQ monitor You may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 8. How to install on the computer. 6. Go... to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from your computer. 9. In ...
... Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 5. it may differ from the example above depending upon your monitor from the menu. 2. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your BenQ monitor You may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 8. How to install on the computer. 6. Go... to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from your computer. 9. In ...
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...navigate to install on the computer. 7. Click Close. Getting the most from your monitor from the example above depending upon your computer. 10. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display. 2. Select the correct folder name of your BenQ monitor 17 Open Display Settings. The Display Settings window will display. 3. it may differ... Right-click the desktop and select Personalize from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1.
...navigate to install on the computer. 7. Click Close. Getting the most from your monitor from the example above depending upon your computer. 10. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display. 2. Select the correct folder name of your BenQ monitor 17 Open Display Settings. The Display Settings window will display. 3. it may differ... Right-click the desktop and select Personalize from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1.
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...will display. 2. Click Finish. Open Display Properties. The Display Properties window will display. If there is complete. 18 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Check the option Search for your system. • Under the Classic view, click Start | Control Panel | Display. • Under the Category... Appearance and Themes | Change the screen resolution. This will need do nothing further. You may be selected for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in the list, it will close the Display Properties windows. Right-click the desktop and select Properties from a list ...
...will display. 2. Click Finish. Open Display Properties. The Display Properties window will display. If there is complete. 18 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Check the option Search for your system. • Under the Classic view, click Start | Control Panel | Display. • Under the Category... Appearance and Themes | Change the screen resolution. This will need do nothing further. You may be selected for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in the list, it will close the Display Properties windows. Right-click the desktop and select Properties from a list ...
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...optimize the currently displayed image to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. If you wish, you use the AUTO key function. Picture optimization 19 When you connect a digital video output using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which... you notice a horizontal noise, press the or keys to obtain an optimal display from CD-ROM. You could also use the AUTO key function. Use the or keys to select DISPLAY and press the ENTER key to adjust the monitor until...
...optimize the currently displayed image to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. If you wish, you use the AUTO key function. Picture optimization 19 When you connect a digital video output using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which... you notice a horizontal noise, press the or keys to obtain an optimal display from CD-ROM. You could also use the AUTO key function. Use the or keys to select DISPLAY and press the ENTER key to adjust the monitor until...
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... 6. Hot key displays will disappear after a few seconds of that setting, and will display a graduated scale for Mode. 5. How to adjust your monitor AUTO: Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. The key is not currently displaying. OSD = On Screen Display. See Hot... OSD menu is the hot key for adjusting the value of no key activity. MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. 6. Power: Turns the power on page 21. 20 How to the previous menu or exit OSD. 3. /Volume...
... 6. Hot key displays will disappear after a few seconds of that setting, and will display a graduated scale for Mode. 5. How to adjust your monitor AUTO: Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. The key is not currently displaying. OSD = On Screen Display. See Hot... OSD menu is the hot key for adjusting the value of no key activity. MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. 6. Power: Turns the power on page 21. 20 How to the previous menu or exit OSD. 3. /Volume...