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No part of BenQ Corporation. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor Power Safety • The AC plug isolates this product. Always unplug your dealer or local power company. • An approved power cord ...personnel for ventilation. The socket outlet should be operated from the type of power indicated on the back or top of power available, consult your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Avoid using any warranties, merchantability or fitness for pluggable equipment. Care And Cleaning • Cleaning. If ...
No part of BenQ Corporation. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor Power Safety • The AC plug isolates this product. Always unplug your dealer or local power company. • An approved power cord ...personnel for ventilation. The socket outlet should be operated from the type of power indicated on the back or top of power available, consult your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Avoid using any warranties, merchantability or fitness for pluggable equipment. Care And Cleaning • Cleaning. If ...
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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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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. BenQ LCD Monitor E2420HD Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for a replacement.
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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 the future when you may need to transport the monitor. Getting started 5 The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in storage for protecting the monitor during transport.
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 the future when you may need to transport the monitor. Getting started 5 The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in storage for protecting the monitor during transport.
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...indicators (two inverted triangles) 14.Control buttons 15.Power button Above diagram may vary depending on the model. 6 Getting to know your monitor Front view E2420HD Back view 13 14 15 1 2 3 4 55 6 7 1 8 9 1. 2. Speakers 2. connecting to the 12 12 PC) 11 9. Getting to know your... monitor DVI-D socket 7. connecting to USB devices) 11. Cable clip 5. Headphone jack 12.USB port x 2 (downstream; Lock switch 10 10.USB port x 2 (...
...indicators (two inverted triangles) 14.Control buttons 15.Power button Above diagram may vary depending on the model. 6 Getting to know your monitor Front view E2420HD Back view 13 14 15 1 2 3 4 55 6 7 1 8 9 1. 2. Speakers 2. connecting to the 12 12 PC) 11 9. Getting to know your... monitor DVI-D socket 7. connecting to USB devices) 11. Cable clip 5. Headphone jack 12.USB port x 2 (downstream; Lock switch 10 10.USB port x 2 (...
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... stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to check that they click and lock into place. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it upright on its stand on a flat even surface. E2420HD -5O ~ +20O How to do so. 1.... Gently lay the screen face down on the power to the monitor until they have properly engaged. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on the desk for ...
... stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to check that they click and lock into place. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it upright on its stand on a flat even surface. E2420HD -5O ~ +20O How to do so. 1.... Gently lay the screen face down on the power to the monitor until they have properly engaged. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on the desk for ...
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... without the ferrite filter) to the HDMI port of the cable to the monitor video socket. The video cable included in 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 . Tighten.... 8 How to one of the DVI-D cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. To Connect the HDMI Cable Connect the plug of the cable (at the end without the ferrite...
... without the ferrite filter) to the HDMI port of the cable to the monitor video socket. The video cable included in 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 . Tighten.... 8 How to one of the DVI-D cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. To Connect the HDMI Cable Connect the plug of the cable (at the end without the ferrite...
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...). See picture on the right. If you prefer using external speakers, please also use another audio cable (usually supplied with the speakers) to connect the monitor (Line Out) to assemble your computer audio outlet. Connect USB Devices. I II. These downstream USB II ports transmit data between the PC and the... USB devices and the upstream port. See picture on the right. Connect the USB cable between the socket on the left side of the monitor (Line In) and your monitor hardware 9 You can plug 2 more USB devices to the headphone jack found on the rear of the...
...). See picture on the right. If you prefer using external speakers, please also use another audio cable (usually supplied with the speakers) to connect the monitor (Line Out) to assemble your computer audio outlet. Connect USB Devices. I II. These downstream USB II ports transmit data between the PC and the... USB devices and the upstream port. See picture on the right. Connect the USB cable between the socket on the left side of the monitor (Line In) and your monitor hardware 9 You can plug 2 more USB devices to the headphone jack found on the rear of the...
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... load capacity of the headphone hook is ready to assemble your I . Plug one end of the power cord into the two slots (part of the monitor. Install the headphone hook (optional step). These two slots are located under the two inverted triangles (picture shown on the rear of the vents). 5. Do... not connect the other end to the monitor. Hold and insert the two tabs of the headphone hook into the socket labelled 'POWER IN' on the right). When you hear the click, the...
... load capacity of the headphone hook is ready to assemble your I . Plug one end of the power cord into the two slots (part of the monitor. Install the headphone hook (optional step). These two slots are located under the two inverted triangles (picture shown on the rear of the vents). 5. Do... not connect the other end to the monitor. Hold and insert the two tabs of the headphone hook into the socket labelled 'POWER IN' on the right). When you hear the click, the...
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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 page 13 to and turn it on the power. II. Connect-to install the monitor software. Plug the other end of the power cord into the small hole on the right of the monitor. How to assemble your finger into a power outlet and turn -on . Lift the hook. 8. Picture may differ from your region. Point your monitor hardware 11 Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the hook base. To remove the headphone hook: I.
Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your BenQ monitor on page 13 to and turn it on the power. II. Connect-to install the monitor software. Plug the other end of the power cord into the small hole on the right of the monitor. How to assemble your finger into a power outlet and turn -on . Lift the hook. 8. Picture may differ from your region. Point your monitor hardware 11 Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the hook base. To remove the headphone hook: I.
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...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. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on a flat clean padded surface. Please be careful to prevent damage to detach the stand base 1. Press the ...locking clips to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. 12 How to assemble your warranty. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Prepare the monitor and area. How to the monitor. Placing the screen surface on an object like...
...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. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on a flat clean padded surface. Please be careful to prevent damage to detach the stand base 1. Press the ...locking clips to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. 12 How to assemble your warranty. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Prepare the monitor and area. How to the monitor. Placing the screen surface on an object like...
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... on as an Administrator or as provided on your BenQ LCD Monitor will launch its Found New Hardware wizard. At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Furthermore, if your computer), Windows will automatically...in order to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. These circumstances relate to which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member ...
... on as an Administrator or as provided on your BenQ LCD Monitor will launch its Found New Hardware wizard. At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Furthermore, if your computer), Windows will automatically...in order to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. These circumstances relate to which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member ...
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... all others) and click Next. 5. You should not be connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to assemble your BenQ monitor Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on page 7. Restart the computer. 14 Getting the most from... launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. Look to confirm that has already had a monitor driver installed before , and for which the BenQ LCD Monitor is only suitable for How to upgrade the monitor on a new computer which has never been used before . When Windows starts, it displays ...
... all others) and click Next. 5. You should not be connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to assemble your BenQ monitor Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on page 7. Restart the computer. 14 Getting the most from... launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. Look to confirm that has already had a monitor driver installed before , and for which the BenQ LCD Monitor is only suitable for How to upgrade the monitor on a new computer which has never been used before . When Windows starts, it displays ...
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...• How to install on Windows Vista systems on page 16. • How to install on Windows XP system on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. It is currently tested as at the time of writing...and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor 15 You need only steer it in the right direction.
...• How to install on Windows Vista systems on page 16. • How to install on Windows XP system on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. It is currently tested as at the time of writing...and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor 15 You need only steer it in the right direction.
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... the desktop and select Personalize from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. The Display Settings window will display. 3. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. it may differ from provided driver list, and click Next....You do not need to restart Windows Vista, as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your BenQ monitor Open Display Settings. How to install on the computer. 7. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display. 2. Click Continue in the prompted...
... the desktop and select Personalize from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. The Display Settings window will display. 3. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. it may differ from provided driver list, and click Next....You do not need to restart Windows Vista, as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your BenQ monitor Open Display Settings. How to install on the computer. 7. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display. 2. Click Continue in the prompted...
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... view is selected for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in step 6. Please wait while the wizard searches for your monitor model. 9. You do nothing further. How to Display Properties is located in Control Panel. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on... the correct name of these instructions. 5. The Hardware Update Wizard will display. 2. However, if BenQ is not listed as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to Display Properties is located directly under the main Start menu item. Click Close, OK,...
... view is selected for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in step 6. Please wait while the wizard searches for your monitor model. 9. You do nothing further. How to Display Properties is located in Control Panel. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on... the correct name of these instructions. 5. The Hardware Update Wizard will display. 2. However, if BenQ is not listed as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to Display Properties is located directly under the main Start menu item. Click Close, OK,...
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...geometric settings manually using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. 6. Press the AUTO key on your computer is...the ENTER key. Then press the or keys to your operating system. If you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of the monitor when you notice a horizontal noise, press the or keys to obtain an optimal display from CD-ROM. 5. Picture optimization The easiest way to...
...geometric settings manually using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. 6. Press the AUTO key on your computer is...the ENTER key. Then press the or keys to your operating system. If you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of the monitor when you notice a horizontal noise, press the or keys to obtain an optimal display from CD-ROM. 5. Picture optimization The easiest way to...
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MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. The key is the hot key for Volume. 4. /Mode key: For Down/Decrease adjustment. Power: Turns the power on page 20. AUTO: ... inputs, this key is not currently displaying. How to the previous menu or exit OSD. 3. /Volume key: For Up/Increase adjustment. How to adjust your monitor 19 See Hot key mode on or off. Hot key displays will disappear after a few seconds of that setting, and will display a graduated scale for...
MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. The key is the hot key for Volume. 4. /Mode key: For Down/Decrease adjustment. Power: Turns the power on page 20. AUTO: ... inputs, this key is not currently displaying. How to the previous menu or exit OSD. 3. /Volume key: For Up/Increase adjustment. How to adjust your monitor 19 See Hot key mode on or off. Hot key displays will disappear after a few seconds of that setting, and will display a graduated scale for...
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... models) Press the ENTER key to toggle between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to adjust your monitor. See also Picture Mode on page 30. 20 How to your monitor Volume hot keys Press the key to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently displaying on-screen. The setting... hot key for 3 more seconds. To release Mute, press the Volume hot key for 3 seconds. See also Input on page 26. Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to display the Volume indicators.
... models) Press the ENTER key to toggle between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to adjust your monitor. See also Picture Mode on page 30. 20 How to your monitor Volume hot keys Press the key to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently displaying on-screen. The setting... hot key for 3 more seconds. To release Mute, press the Volume hot key for 3 seconds. See also Input on page 26. Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to display the Volume indicators.