BenQ V2420h User Manual

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LCD Monitor
User Manual
V2220H / V2220HP
V2420H / V2420HP
V2320H / VW2220H
VW2420H
 

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Copyright
Copyright © 2011 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 
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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...

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Table of Contents
Copyright .......................................................................................................................... ii
Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................... ii
Power Safety  ..................................................................................................................... ii
Care And Cleaning...

  1   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 Adapter
Power Cord
(Picture may differ from product 
supplied for your region.)
 

2  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.
Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children.
Video Cable: D-Sub 
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)
 

  3   Getting to know your monitor
2. Getting to know your monitor
Front view
Back view
1. Power button
2. Control buttons
3. DC Power Input jack
4. Headphone jack (selected models only)
5. D-Sub socket
6. DVI-D socket
7. HDMI socket (selected models only)
8. Lock switch
•Above diagram may vary depending on the model.
•Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.
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4  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...

  5   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...

6  How to assemble your monitor hardware  
5. Turn on the power.
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 8 to install the monitor software.
To extend the service life of the product, we recommend 
that you use your computers power management 
function.