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BenQ XL2410T User Manual

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  • Page 1 LCD Monitor User Manual XL2410T Welcome...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    Copyright Copyright © 2010 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How to detach the stand base ...13 Using the monitor wall mounting kit ...14 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ... 15 How to install the monitor on a new computer ...16 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ...17 How to install on Windows 7 system ...18...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    1. 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 Base Quick Start Guide Manual CD NVIDIA Driver CD...
  • Page 5 Video Cable: D-Sub Video Cable: DVI-D Dual Link Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory for models with HDMI inputs, sold separately) Mouse (Optional) Mouse pad (Optional) Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor.

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Monitor

    2. Getting to know your monitor Front view Back view • Above diagram may vary depending on the model. • Picture may differ from product supplied for your region. Getting to know your monitor 1. Control buttons 2. Power button 3.

  • Page 7: How To Assemble Your Monitor Hardware

    3. 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. 1. Attach the monitor base. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor.
  • Page 8 You might want to adjust the monitor stand height. See Adjusting the monitor stand height on page 11 more information. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. 2. Connect the PC video cable Do not use both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the same PC.
  • Page 9 To Connect the DVI-D Dual Link Cable Connect the plug of the DVI-D Dual Link cable to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer video socket. Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use.
  • Page 10 Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 15 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 11: Adjusting The Monitor Stand Height

    Adjusting the monitor stand height If you prefer to lower the monitor stand height, pull the monitor downward while holding both left and right sides of the monitor. Avoid placing hands near the bottom of the monitor stand as the descending stand might cause personal injuries.

  • Page 12: Rotating The Monitor

    Rotating the monitor 1. Pivot the display. Before rotating the monitor with a portrait viewing orientation, the display has to be rotated 90 degrees. Go to Start and Control Panel on your computer, select the properties or controller of the graphics processing units (GPU) on your computer.

  • Page 13: Viewing Angle Adjustment

    Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with -5° to +20° monitor tilt, 90° (left and right total) monitor swivel, and 130 mm monitor height. How to detach the stand base 1. Prepare the monitor and area. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the power cable.

  • Page 14: Using The Monitor Wall Mounting Kit

    Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with 100mm pattern, allowing the installation of a wall mount bracket. Before starting to install a monitor wall mounting kit, please read the precautions carefully. Precautions: •...

  • Page 15: Getting The Most From Your Benq Monitor

    4. 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.

  • Page 16: 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.

  • Page 17: 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 18: How To Install On Windows 7 System

    3. Click Generic PnP Monitor 4. Click the tab and the Driver 5. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 6. In the Update Driver Software software 7. Click and navigate to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is the Browse drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).

  • Page 19: How To Install On Windows Vista Systems

    Continue 5. Click the tab and the Driver 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the Update Driver Software software 8. Click and navigate to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is the Browse drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).

  • Page 20: How To Install On Windows Xp System

    The Monitor Properties window will display. If the driver provider is listed as BenQ, and the model matches that of your new monitor, the proper drivers are already installed, and you need do nothing further. Cancel out of these property windows.

  • Page 21: How To Watch 3D Content On Your Monitor

    • Watching 3D content for a long period of time may increase health risks. For small children, the elderly, the pregnant women or people who have high blood pressure or other health concerns, consult a doctor before watching 3D content. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor...

  • Page 22: Picture Optimization

    If you wish, you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you can use to check for screen color, grayscale and line gradient display.

  • Page 23: How To Adjust Your Monitor

    6. How to adjust your monitor The control panel : Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. AUTO key: Activates OSD main menu and return to the previous menu or exit OSD. MENU Smart scaling Scaling. See Smart Scaling on page 33 key: For Down/Decrease adjustment.

  • Page 24: Hot Key Mode

    Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently displaying on-screen. Smart Scaling hot key Display Mode hot key Input hot key How to adjust your monitor Press the key to display the Smart Scaling indicator.

  • Page 25: Main Menu Mode

    Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Press the key to display the following main OSD menu. MENU DISPLAY Auto Adjustment...

  • Page 26: Display Menu

    Display menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. DISPLAY Auto Adjustment H. Position V. Position Pixel Clock Phase Move ENTER Select Item Function Auto Optimizes and adjusts the Adjustment screen settings automatically for you. The ‘hot key’...
  • Page 27 H. Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image. V. Position Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image. Pixel Clock Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal. Not applicable to a digital input signal.

  • Page 28: Picture Menu

    Picture menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Move ENTER Select Item Function Brightness Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades. Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness.
  • Page 29 - Press to enter the Color menu Color ENTER Color Temperature Normal: Allows video and still photographs to be viewed with natural coloring. This is the factory default color. Bluish: Applies a cool tint to the image and is factory pre-set to the PC industry standard white color.

  • Page 30: Picture Advanced Menu

    Picture Advanced menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. PICTURE ADVANCED Picture Mode Senseye Demo Dynamic Contrast Display Mode Smart Scaling Instant Mode Color Format HDMI RGB PC Range Move ENTER Select How to adjust your monitor 1.
  • Page 31 Item Function Picture Mode Selects a picture mode that best suits the type of images shown on the screen. • Standard - for basic PC application. • FPS (First Person Shooting) - for playing FPS games. • User Game-1 - for customizing color settings.
  • Page 32 Display Mode This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than 16:9 to be displayed without geometric distortion. • Overscan - Slightly enlarges the input image. Use this feature to hide annoying edge noise if present around your image. •...
  • Page 33 Smart Scaling Resizes the display. (available when You can press the Smart the Display Scaling hot key to resize the Mode is set to display by a digit number. 17", 19"W, or Alternatively, press and hold 1:1) the Smart Scaling hot key to resize the display continually.
  • Page 34 Color Format Determines the color space (RGB or YUV) based on the following detected video signal: • D-Sub (VGA) from PC: The default Color Format is RGB. • D-Sub (Component) from a video device: The default Color Format is YUV. You might need to manually set the Color Format if colors shown on...

  • Page 35: Audio Menu

    Audio menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. AUDIO Volume Mute Move ENTER Select Item Function Volume Adjusts the audio volume Mute Mutes the audio input 1. Press the menu. 2. Press the Mode: Standard and then press the the menu.

  • Page 36: System Menu

    System menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. SYSTEM Input OSD Settings DDC/CI Information HDMI Auto Switch Auto Power off Reset All Move ENTER Select Item Function Input Use this to change the input to that appropriate to your video cable connection type.
  • Page 37 - Press OSD Settings ENTER Language Sets the OSD menu language. H. Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD menu. V. Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu. Display Time Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu. to enter the menu.
  • Page 38 OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from being accidentally changed. When this function is activated, the OSD controls and hotkey operations will be disabled. Press to leave the MENU DDC/CI* Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software on the PC.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is blurred: 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 these instructions. How do you use a VGA extension cable? Remove the extension cable for the test.

  • Page 40: 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 e-mail us at: Support@BenQ.com. Troubleshooting keys to select “NO” in the “OSD Lock” submenu...

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