BenQ E2420hd User Manual

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LCD Monitor
User Manual
E2220HD
E2420HD
 

Copyright
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Table of Contents
Copyright .......................................................................................................................... 2
Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................... 2
Getting started  .................................................................................................................. 4
Getting to know your monitor...

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
 
CD-ROM
 
Power Cord
(Picture may differ from product 
supplied for your region.)
Video Cable: D-Sub E2420HD
 

  5   Getting started
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.
Video Cable: DVI-D 
(Optional accessory for models with 
DVI inputs, sold separately)
Video Cable: HDMI
(Optional accessory for models with 
HDMI inputs, sold separately)
Audio Cable
USB Cable
 
Headphone hook
 

6  Getting to know your monitor  
2. Getting to know your monitor
Front view
Back view
 Above diagram may vary depending on the model.1. Speakers
2. AC Power Input jack
3. Line In and Line Out
4. Cable clip
5. HDMI socket x 2
6. DVI-D socket
7. D-Sub socket
8. USB port x 1 (upstream; connecting to the 
PC)
9. Lock switch
10.USB port x 2 (downstream; connecting to 
USB devices)
11. Headphone jack
12.USB port x 2 (downstream; connecting to 
USB devices)
13.Headphone hook indicators (two inverted...

  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. 
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...

8  How to assemble your monitor hardware  
2. Connect the PC video cable 
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.
To Connect the DVI-D Cable
Connect the plug of the DVI-D cable (at the end without 
the ferrite filter) to the...

  9   How to assemble your monitor hardware
3. Connect the audio cable.
Connect the audio cable between the socket on the rear of 
the monitor (Line In) and your computer audio outlet. If 
you prefer using external speakers, please also use another 
audio cable (usually supplied with the speakers) to 
connect the monitor (Line Out) to the input/Line In jack 
of the speakers.
You may connect headphones to the headphone jack 
found on the left side of the monitor. See picture on the 
right.
 
4. Connect...

10  How to assemble your monitor hardware  
5. 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. 
6. Route the cables via the cable clip.
Release the cable retaining clip by squeezing the clip 
inwards as illustrated. 
Position the cables together and re-insert the clip over 
them to retain the cables neatly in place behind the 
monitor stand.
7. Install the...