Benq SW321C User Manual

LCD Monitor

Palette Master Element
How to Use Guide

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Proprietary Calibration Software

Palette Master Element software simplifies calibration and reliably produces accurate color results.

Palette Master Element can be used to fine tune the color engine in SW series monitors and fully

supports X-Rite / Datacolor colorimeters.

NOTE: Illustrations for reference only. Vary by purchased model.

Launching Palette Master ElementI.

For Windows For Mac

Double-click on the icon Double-click on the icon in the Dock

Palette Master
Element

Attention

XCheck to see that the USB cable is connected to both the monitor and the computer.

XCheck to see that colorimeter is connected to the monitor’s USB port.

XYou are recommended to use the original USB-C™ cable that came with the monitor. If a separately purchased

USB-C™ cable is used, make sure the cable is certified by USB-IF and is full-featured, with power delivery and

video / audio / data transfer functions.

XConverters/adapters are not recommended to connect your source device to the monitor, as the compatibility

of the converters/adapters in the market cannot be guaranteed.

XBefore monitor calibration, turn on both the monitor and the computer to warm up for 30 minutes.

XDisable the power management functions of the computer and the monitor. Make sure that both will not in

power save mode and the screen saver will not be activated during adjustment or measurement.

Launching Palette Master Element

Connection via USB-C™ ports

USB-C™ ports on both PC/laptop and monitor

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USB-C™ ports on PC/laptop only

(via converter)

(via converter)

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One USB-C™ port on PC/laptop

(via converter)

Connection via non-USB-C™ ports

No USB-C™ ports on both PC/laptop and monitor

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XIf your OS is Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7, and the Windows Display Calibration function is enabled,

please follow the steps below to disable this setting.

1. Select Control Panel, Color Management, and Advanced.

2. Click Change system defaults and select the Advanced tab of the displayed dialog box.

3. Uncheck Use Windows display calibration check box.

XWhen multiple monitors are connected, each monitor should display an independent screen. For details on

changing the settings, see the user manual of the graphics card.

XIf you wish to maximize compatibility with other software (e.g., Photoshop), choose V2 in Profile Version, and

Matrix in Profile Type.

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In Basic ModeII.

XPlug the colorimeter to a USB port and select the model name, then click Check Sensor to make connection.

XSelect Basic.

XClick Start to enter the Basic mode.

In Basic Mode