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  • Page 1 SW Series LCD Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    (Applicable for flicker-free models only.) BenQ ecoFACTS BenQ has been dedicated to the design and development of greener product as part of its aspiration to realize the ideal of the "Bringing Enjoyment 'N Quality to Life" corporate vision with the ultimate goal to achieve a low-carbon society.

  • Page 3: Power Safety

    Power Safety Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor. 0~40 C 10~90 % 0~3000 m -20~60 C 10~60 % 0~12000 m • The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for pluggable equipment. The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.
  • Page 4 If any of the above mentioned misuse or other accident such as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing. • Contact your place of purchase or visit the local website from www.BenQ.com for more support. Caution •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Viewing angle adjustment ........................24 Using the monitor wall mounting kit ....................25 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ..............26 How to install the monitor on a new computer ................27 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ..............28 How to install on Windows 10 system ....................

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started When unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for a replacement. BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Stand Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.)
  • Page 7 Video Cable: DVI-DL USB Cable Shading hood (Optional. Sold separately. Visit BenQ website for information on SH240.) • Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product supplied for your region. And the package contents may subject to change without prior notice. For cables that are not supplied with your product, you can purchase them separately.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Monitor

    Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Color Mode HotKey 2. Control buttons 3. Power button Back view 4. AC power input jack 5. Cable management hole 6. DVI-D socket 7. HDMI socket 8. DisplayPort socket 9. USB port (upstream; connecting to the PC) 10.

  • Page 9: Connections

    Connections The following connection illustrations are for your reference only. For cables that are not supplied with your product, you can purchase them separately. For detailed connection methods, see page - 13. SD card USB peripherals Speakers / Headphone PC/Notebook Getting to know your monitor...

  • Page 10: How To Assemble Your Monitor Hardware

    How to assemble your monitor hardware • If the computer is turned on you must turn it off before continuing. Do not plug-in or turn-on the power to the monitor until instructed to do so. • The following illustrations are for your reference only. The location and available input and output jacks may vary depending on the purchased model.
  • Page 11 Tighten the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor base as illustrated. Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor ( push them together until they click and lock into place Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged.

  • Page 12: Connect The Audio Cable

    To Connect the HDMI Cable Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the monitor. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port of a digital output device. To Connect the DP Cable Connect the plug of the DP cable to the monitor video socket.
  • Page 13 Connect USB devices via other USB ports (downstream) on the monitor. These downstream USB ports transmit data between connected USB devices and the upstream port. 5. Connect the memory card. Insert an SD or MMC memory card following the direction indicated on the card to exchange files. Supported memory card formats are as follows: •SD / SDHC / SDXC •MMC...
  • Page 14 Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page to install the monitor software. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function.

  • Page 15: How To Detach The Stand And The Base

    How to detach the stand and the base 1. Prepare the monitor and area. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the power cable. Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item like a towel on the desk for padding, before laying the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface.
  • Page 16 And then detach the base from the stand. How to assemble your monitor hardware...

  • Page 17: Installing Shading Hood (Optional)

    Installing shading hood (optional) The compatible shading hood is SH240, which is sold separately. Visit BenQ website for more information. To prevent glare or most of unwanted reflections from other light sources off your screen, you can install the shading hood (provided or purchased separately, depending on the product supplied for your region).
  • Page 18 3. Attach to the right side of the monitor. Align the hooks on the hood (plate R2) with the holes on the right side of the monitor, and insert the hooks. After that, press down plate (Rt) to fix it firmly. 4.

  • Page 19: Portrait Installation

    7. If you intend to calibrate the display’s color by a colorimeter, slide to open the cover on the top plate so the colorimeter can be installed. Follow the instruction manuals of the colorimeter you purchased and the provided software (e.g., Palette Master ) to complete the installation and calibration Element...
  • Page 20 3. Attach to the right side of the monitor. Align the hooks on the hood with the holes on the right side of the monitor, and insert the hooks. After that, press down plate (Rt) to fix it firmly. 4. Install the left hoods. Align the arrow on plate (L1) with the one on plate (L2) and attach them together.
  • Page 21 7. If you intend to calibrate the display’s color by a colorimeter, slide to open the cover on the top plate so the colorimeter can be installed. Follow the instruction manuals of the colorimeter you purchased and the provided software (e.g., Palette Master ) to complete the installation and calibration Element...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Monitor Height

    Adjusting the monitor height Adjust the screen height as illustrated. Excessive force on the display is prohibited. • Avoid placing hands on the upper or lower part of the height-adjustable stand or at the bottom of the monitor, as ascending or descending monitor might cause personal injuries.

  • Page 23: Rotating The Monitor

    Rotating the monitor Rotate the monitor before installing the shading hood. See Portrait installation on page 19 for more information. 1. Pivot the display. Before rotating the monitor with a portrait viewing orientation, the display has to be rotated 90 degrees.

  • Page 24: Viewing Angle Adjustment

    4. Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle. Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with monitor tilt, swivel, and height adjustment functions. Refer to the product specifications for details. Avoid finger pressure on the screen surface. How to assemble your monitor hardware...

  • Page 25: Using The Monitor Wall Mounting Kit

    Use four M4 x 10 mm screws to fix a VESA standard wall mount bracket to the monitor. Make sure that all screws are tightened and secured properly. Consult a professional technician or BenQ service for wall mount installation and safety precautions. How to assemble your monitor hardware...

  • Page 26: Getting The Most From Your Benq Monitor

    Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD 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.

  • Page 27: How To Install The Monitor On A New Computer

    BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to it. If you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that has already had another monitor connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you should not be following these instructions. You...

  • Page 28: How To Upgrade The Monitor On An Existing Computer

    The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows and cannot guarantee its operation on those systems.

  • Page 29: How To Install On Windows 10 System

    5. Click the tab and the button. Driver Update Driver 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the window, select the option Update Driver Software Browse my computer for driver software 8.

  • Page 30: How To Install On Windows 8 (8.1) System

    5. Click the tab and the button. Driver Update Driver 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the window, select the option Update Driver Software Browse my computer for driver software 8.

  • Page 31: How To Install On Windows 7 System

    5. Click the tab and the button. Driver Update Driver 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the window, select the option Update Driver Software Browse my computer for driver software 8.

  • Page 32: How To Adjust Your Monitor

    How to adjust your monitor The control panel Name Description Color Mode Accesses Color Mode menu for quick adjustment. HotKey Control keys Accesses the functions or menu items displayed on the screen, right next to each key. Power key Turns the power on or off. How to adjust your monitor...

  • Page 33: Basic Menu Operation

    Basic menu operation All OSD (On Screen Display) menus can be accessed by the control keys. You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. 1. Press any of the control keys. 2. The hot key menu is displayed. Some of the controls are custom keys and are designated for particular functions.
  • Page 34 4. In the main menu, follow the icons next to the control keys to make adjustments or selection. See Navigating the main menu on page 38 for details on the menu options. OSD icon OSD in hot key in main Function menu menu...

  • Page 35: Working With The Color Mode Hotkey

    Working with the Color Mode HotKey The Color Mode HotKey ( ) provides quick access to adjust the Color Mode. 1. Press the key to bring up the pre-defined Color Mode HotKey menu. 2. Keep pressing the key to cycle through the 3 options to the preferred one. Wait for 3 seconds to confirm the selection.

  • Page 36: Customizing The Hot Keys

    5. Follow the above procedures to customize other options on the Color Mode HotKey menu. Color Mode HotKey Setting Adobe RGB Adobe RGB sRGB sRGB Rec. 709 DCI-P3 DICOM Darkroom Calibration 1 Alternatively, you can customize the Color Mode HotKey by selecting ) >...

  • Page 37: Adjusting Display Mode

    Visit the website for software download and Master Element more information (Palette Master Element How-to-Use Guide). The access: www.BenQ.com > Purchased model > the Download or Support tab • To apply the calibrated result, go to >...

  • Page 38: Navigating The Main Menu

    Navigating the main menu You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu. Select ) to access the Menu main menu.

  • Page 39: Display Menu

    Display menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
  • Page 40 Item Function Range This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than Aspect 16:10 to be displayed without geometric distortion. Ratio Scales the input image to fill the screen. Ideal Full for 16:10 aspect images. The input image is displayed without geometric Aspect distortion filling as much of the display as possible.

  • Page 41: Color Adjustment Menu

    Color Adjustment menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
  • Page 42 (purchased separately). Visit the website for software download and more information (Palette Master Element How-to-Use Guide). Calibration The access: www.BenQ.com > Purchased model > the Download or Support tab Applies a combination of color settings defined Custom 1 by users.
  • Page 43 Item Function Range Applies a color tint (cool or warm) to the Color Temp. 5000K image. Color temperature is measured in K 6500K (Kelvin) degrees. The display becomes reddish if the color temperature is low, and becomes 9300K bluish if the color temperature is high. Some color gradations may not be displayed well if this the setting has been adjusted.
  • Page 44 Item Function Range Adjusts the purity degree of colors. • Saturation • • Some color gradations may not be displayed well if this the setting • has been adjusted. • • Adjusts the luminance of the dark areas in an image. 0~10 Black Level Saves a new set of customized color settings.
  • Page 45 Available menu options for each color mode Depending on the you just set, the available options for color adjustment may Color Mode vary. Color modes and the available display options are as follows: SW240 Settings Color Color Color Mode Brightness...

  • Page 46: System Menu

    System menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
  • Page 47 Item Function Range Sets the OSD menu language. • OSD Settings Language English • Français The language options displayed on your OSD • Deutsch may differ from those shown on the right, • Italiano depending on the product supplied in your region.
  • Page 48 Item Function Range Selects an appropriate DP standard for data transmission. • • Adjusts the audio volume. 0~100 Audio Volume Mutes the audio input. • Mute • Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel. • • Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in •...
  • Page 49 Item Function Range Allows the monitor settings to be set through the • DDC/CI software on the PC. • DDC/CI, short for Display Data Channel/Command Interface, which was developed by Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). DDC/CI capability allows monitor controls to be sent via the software for remote diagnostics.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Imaging The image is blurred. • Read the instructions on the link on the CD, and then "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. • If a VGA extension cable is used, remove the extension cable for the test. Is the image now in focus? If not, optimize the image by working through the instructions in the "Adjusting section on the link...

  • Page 51: Power Led Indicator

    The image is displaced in one direction. Read the instructions on the link on the CD, and then "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. Faint shadow from the static image displayed is visible on the screen. •...

  • Page 52: Need More Help

    • Increase the volume (volume may be muted or too low) on the external speakers. Need more help? If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or visit the local website from www.BenQ.com for more support and local customer service. Troubleshooting...

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