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Getting the most from your BenQ monitor  

How to install the monitor on a new computer

This instruction details the procedure for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver 
software on a new computer which has never had a monitor driver installed before. This 
instruction is only suitable for a computer which has never been used before, and for which the 
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 should instead be following the instructions for How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer.

1. Follow the instructions in

 How to assemble your monitor hardware on page 7

When Windows starts, it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the 

Found New 

Hardware Wizard

. Follow the prompts until it displays the option to 

Install Hardware Device 

Drivers

.

2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer.

3. Check 

Search for a suitable driver for my device

 option, and click 

Next

.

4. Check the option for CD-ROM drives (uncheck all others) and click 

Next

.

5. Look to confirm that the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor

 

and click 

Next

.

6. Click 

Finish

.

7. Restart the computer.

To find the suitable driver files for the purchased model, refer to the following table.

Driver files

Suitable models

GL2430H

GL2430HM

Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals

Summary of Contents for GL2430HM

Page 1: ...Welcome LCD Monitor User Manual GL2430HM Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals...

Page 2: ...vice 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 y...

Page 3: ...install the monitor on a new computer 12 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 13 How to install on Windows 7 system 14 How to install on Windows Vista systems 15 How to install on Windo...

Page 4: ...lowing items If any are missing or damaged please contact the place of purchase for a replacement BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD ROM Power Cord Picture may differ from product supp...

Page 5: ...ransport the monitor The fitted foam packing is ideal for protecting the monitor during transport Video Cable DVI D Optional accessory for models with DVI inputs sold separately Video Cable HDMI Optio...

Page 6: ...button 3 Control buttons 4 AC Power Input jack 5 Line In 6 Headphone jack 7 HDMI socket 8 DVI D socket 9 D Sub socket 10 Lock switch 2 3 1 1 4 10 5 6 8 9 7 Above diagram may vary depending on the mod...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...the plug of the DVI D 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...

Page 9: ...o the socket labelled POWER IN on the rear of the monitor Do not connect the other end to a power outlet just yet 5 Connect to and turn on the power Plug the other end of the power cord into a power o...

Page 10: ...item like a towel on the desk for padding before laying the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor Placing the screen surface on an object l...

Page 11: ...tor to your computer Windows will automatically recognize the new or different hardware and will launch its Found New Hardware wizard Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you to select a monit...

Page 12: ...ing the instructions for How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 1 Follow the instructions in How to assemble your monitor hardware on page 7 When Windows starts it will automatically detec...

Page 13: ...river on other versions of Windows and cannot guarantee its operation on those systems Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file inf on the BenQ LCD Monitor...

Page 14: ...e BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer 6 In the Update Driver Software window select the option Browse my computer for driver software 7 Click Browse and navigate to the following d...

Page 15: ...button 6 Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer 7 In the Update Driver Software window select the option Browse my computer for driver software 8 Click Browse and navigate...

Page 16: ...talled and you need do nothing further Cancel out of these property windows However if BenQ is not listed as the manufacturer or the correct model is not currently shown you will need to continue with...

Page 17: ...ed a screen test image utility which you can use to check for screen color grayscale and line gradient display 1 Run the test program auto exe from CD ROM You could also use any other image such as th...

Page 18: ...r Down Decrease adjustment The key is the hot key for Mode 5 ENTER key Enters sub menus and select items For models with DVI inputs this key is also the hot key for Input 6 Power Turns the power on or...

Page 19: ...crease the volume To Mute press the Volume hot key for 3 seconds To release Mute press the Volume hot key for 3 more seconds Press the key continually to switch between the 6 modes for the main window...

Page 20: ...Settings for more details For more information on each menu please refer to the following pages Display menu on page 21 Picture menu on page 23 Picture Advanced menu on page 25 Audio menu on page 28...

Page 21: ...nts or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU button DISPLAY MODE Standard Auto Adjustment H Position V Position Pixel Clock Phase 10 12 1 12 ENTER MENU Exit Select Move Item Funct...

Page 22: ...l Clock Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal Not applicable to a digital input signal See also Picture optimization on page 17 0 to 100 Phase Adju...

Page 23: ...tion Range Brightness Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades Press the key to increase the brightness and press the key to decrease the brightness 0 to 100 Contrast Adjusts the degree of di...

Page 24: ...influence on the color tint of the image e g if you reduce the Blue level the image will gradually take on a yellowish tint If you reduce Green the image will become a magenta tint Press the or keys a...

Page 25: ...e Senseye Demo Dynamic Contrast Display Mode Color Format HDMI RGB PC Range 0 Standard OFF RGB RGB 16 235 ENTER MENU Exit Select Move Item Function Operation Range Picture Mode Selects a picture mode...

Page 26: ...s 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...

Page 27: ...r models with DVI inputs Color Format is automatically set to RGB HDMI Color Format is not selectable In other words Color Format is automatically set depending on the input video source Press the ENT...

Page 28: ...ents or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU button Item Function Operation Range Volume Adjusts the audio volume Press the key to increase the volume and press the key to decrea...

Page 29: ...enu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item 4 Press the or keys to make adjustments or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU button SYSTEM MODE Standard Input OSD Se...

Page 30: ...r region English French German Italian Spanish Polish Japanese Czech Traditional Chinese Hungarian Simplified Chinese Serbo Croatian Romanian Dutch Russian Swedish Portuguese H Position Adjusts the ho...

Page 31: ...MENU to leave the OSD Settings menu DDC CI Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software on the PC Press the ENTER key to select this option Press the or keys to change the settings ON OF...

Page 32: ...D screen Cycle power on off These are pixels that are permanently on or off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology The image has a faulty coloration It has a yellow blue or pink appeara...

Page 33: ...in one direction 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 The OS...

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