Benq XL2410T User Manual

LCD Monitor User Manual

XL2410T

Welcome

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.

Disclaimer

BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor

Power Safety

• 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.

• This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marked label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

• An approved power cord greater or equal to H03VV-F or H05VV-F, 2G or 3G, 0.75mm2 must be used.

Care And Cleaning

• Cleaning. Always unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid using any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners.

• Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are for ventilation. They must not be blocked or covered. Your monitor should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into this product.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. If any of the above mentioned misuse or other accident such as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing.

Table of Contents

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

Adjusting the monitor stand height .............................................................................................11

Rotating the monitor ....................................................................................................................12

Viewing angle adjustment .............................................................................................................13

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

How to install on Windows Vista systems ...................................................................................19

How to install on Windows XP system ........................................................................................20

How to watch 3D content on your monitor ................................................................................21

Picture optimization ...................................................................................................... 22

How to adjust your monitor .......................................................................................... 23

The control panel ..........................................................................................................................23

Hot key mode ................................................................................................................................24

Main menu mode ..........................................................................................................................25

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 39

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ...............................................................................................39

Need more help? ............................................................................................................................40

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

Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied

for your region.)

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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. The fitted foam packing is ideal for protecting the monitor during transport.

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2. Getting to know your monitor

Front view

1. Control buttons

2. Power button

Back view

3 95 6 7 8

• Above diagram may vary depending on the model.

• Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.

3. AC Power Input jack

4. Height release

5. Cable clip

6. DVI-D socket

7. D-Sub socket

8. HDMI socket

9. Lock switch

10.Headphone jack

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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. Placing the screen surface on an object like a stapler or a mouse will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls.

Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item like the monitor packaging bag on the desk for padding.

Gently lay the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface.

While holding the monitor firmly against the desk, pull the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the monitor.

Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the stand arm, then push them together. Tighten the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor base as illustrated.

Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged.

Carefully lift the monitor, turn it over and place it upright on its stand on a flat even surface.

Extend the stand to the maximum extended position. And rotate the monitor 90 degrees counterclockwise as illustrated.

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You might want to adjust the monitor stand height. See

-5

~ +20

Either

Adjusting the monitor stand height on page 11 for

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. The only case in which both cables can be used is if they are connected to two different PCs with appropriate video systems. (Not available for analog-only models).

To Connect the D-Sub Cable

Connect the plug of the D-Sub cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to the computer video socket.

Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use.

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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.

The DVI-D format is used for direct digital connection between source video and digital LCD monitors or

projectors. The DVI-D Dual Link cable is used to transfer video signals to a monitor that runs in 120 Hz refresh rate or 3D video signals. Video signals that are compatible with DVI-D Dual Link format produce a superior quality picture than analog and other DVI formats.

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.

3. Connect the headphones.

You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found on the left side of the monitor.

The audio output is available only when the audio signals are input through HDMI.

4. Connect the power cable to the monitor.

Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled ‘POWER IN’ on the rear of the monitor. Do not connect the other end to a power outlet just yet.

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5. Route the cables via the cable clip.

6. Connect-to and turn-on the power.

Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn it on.

Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.

Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the right of the monitor.

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.

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Adjusting the monitor stand height

Height release

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. Keep children out of reach of the monitor while performing this operation.

To extend the monitor stand to a higher position, press the lower part of the height release on the stand while holding the bottom of the monitor at the same time. And pull the stand and the monitor upward together to the desired height.

If the height release in the proceeding operation cannot be pressed down, press the top of the monitor once as illustrated on the right before you proceed.

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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. Select to rotate the display 90 degrees, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings.

Refer to the product specifications of your computer to find the GPU name. For details on the GPU settings, contact the customer service of the GPU.

2. Fully extend the monitor and tilt it.

Gently lift the display up and extend the stand to the maximum extended position. Then tilt the monitor.

The stand should be vertically extended to allow the monitor to rotate from landscape to portrait mode.

3. Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as illustrated.

To avoid the edge of the LCD display hitting the monitor base surface while it is being rotated, do tilt and extend the monitor to the highest position before you start to rotate the display. You should also make sure there are no obstacles around the monitor and there is enough room fo r cables. You might need to route the cables again via the cable clip after the rotation.

4. Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle.

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