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PG2401PT
LCD Monitor
User Manual
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• It is the sole responsibility of the user if problems (such as data loss and system failure) occurred due to non-factory provided software, parts, and/or non-original accessories. • Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cable) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire. • It takes about 30 minutes (under BenQ standard testing condition) for the system to reach to a stable state. For works that involve critical color judgment or image enhancement
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Table of Contents Copyright ......................................................................................................................................2 Getting started .............................................................................................................................5 Getting to know your monitor ................................................................................................7 Front view........................................................
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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 DVD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Video Cable: D-Sub Getting started 5
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Video Cable: DVI-D Video Cable: DP to mini DP Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory, sold separately) USB Cable Shading hood Headphone hook • Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product supplied for your region. For cables that are not supplied with your product, you can purchase them separately. • 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
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Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Light sensor / Eco sensor 2. Control buttons 3. Power button 12 3 Back view 4. Power switch 5. AC power input jack 6. Headphone jack 7. Cable management hole 8. HDMI socket 9. D-Sub socket 10. USB port (upstream; connecting to the PC) 11. Kensington lock slot 41 56 789 101 Getting to know your monitor 7
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12. SD card slot 13. USB port x 2 (downstream; connecting to USB devices) 14. VESA mount release button 15. DVI-D socket 12 16. DisplayPort socket 17. Mini DisplayPort socket 13 14 15 16 17 • Above diagram may vary depending on the model. • Picture may differ from product supplied for your region. 8 Getting to know your monitor
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Connection 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 11 - 13. SD card USB peripherals Colorimeter Headphone PC/Notebook Getting to know your monitor 9
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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. Available input and output jacks may vary depending on the purchased model. 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 dam
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O O O O O -5 -5 -5 ~ +20 ~ +20 ~ +20 Tighten the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor base as illustrated. 1 2 Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor ( ), push them together until they click and lock into place 1 (). Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that 2 they have properly engaged. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it over and place it upright on its stand on a flat even surface. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflection
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To Connect the DVI-D Cable Or Connect 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 all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use. To Connect the HDMI Cable Or 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 d
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TV OUT SDIF-OUT PDIF-OUT 3. Connect the headphones. You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found on the back side of the monitor. 4. Connect USB devices. Connect the USB cable between the PC and the monitor (via the upstream USB port at the back). This upstream USB port transmits data between the PC and the USB devices connected to the monitor. Connect USB devices via other USB ports (downstream) on the monitor. These downstream USB ports transmit data between connected USB devic
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6. Connect the power cable to the monitor. Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled on the rear of the monitor. Do not connect the other end to a power outlet just yet. 7. Organize the cables. 8. Install the headphone hook (optional step). You can install the headphone hook to place your headphone. It is useful when your headphone is not in use. 2 Orient and align the headphone hook with the hole on the monitor stand, and attach the hook to the hole 1 (). Turn the hook cloc
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Switch the power switch next to the AC power input jack to ON. Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 25 to install the monitor software. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function. How to assemble your monitor hardware 15
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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. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor. Placing the screen surface on an o
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Turn the stand counterclockwise until you cannot go further. And then detach the base from the stand. You can remove the headphone hook as illustrated. Keep the headphone hook somewhere safe. How to assemble your monitor hardware 17
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Installing shading hood To prevent glare or most of unwanted reflections from other light sources off your screen, you can install the provided shading hood. Please be careful to prevent damage to the shading hood and the monitor. Different pieces of shading hood are well-designed and can fit into your monitor properly. Do not use excessive force when installing the shading hood to avoid possible damage. 1. Prepare for the shading hood installation. Place the monitor upright on its stand on a
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4. Install the right part of shading hood. b d 5. Attach to the right side of the monitor. 2 1 e 6. Place the piece on the top of the monitor. e Installing shading hood 19
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f 7. Install the piece . 1 2 f 8. If you intend to calibrate the display’s color f by a colorimeter, slide the piece to the left end so the colorimeter can be installed. Follow the instruction manuals of the colorimeter you purchased and the provided software to complete the installation and calibration process. 20 Installing shading hood
