BenQ Xl2430t User Manual
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11 How to assemble your monitor hardware Turn the base counterclockwise until you cannot go further. Raise the thumbscrew lid ( ) and tighten the thumbscrew as illustrated ( ). Then push the lid back. Carefully put down the stand and the base. Gently attempt to pull the stand and the base 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. To move the monitor, you must hold the handle and the bottom of the stand base at the same time as illustrated. You can protect the monitor using the supplied protective cover. Open Open Lock L ock Open Open Lock Lock Lock Lock Open Open Lock Lock Lock 1 2
12 How to assemble your monitor hardware You might want to adjust the monitor stand height. See Adjusting the monitor height on page 19 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. 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 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 (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. -5O ~ +20O-5O ~ +20O Either Or
13 How to assemble your monitor hardware 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. To Connect the DP Cable Connect the plug of the DP cable to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer video socket. If there is more than one video transmission method available to you, you might want to take the picture quality of each video cable into consideration before making the connection. - Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D / DP - Good quality: D-Sub The video cables included in your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the product supplied for your region. 3. Connect the S Switch to the monitor. Connect the S Switch to the S Switch socket found on the back of the monitor. And place the S Switch properly on your monitor base. Or Or
14 How to assemble your monitor hardware 4. Connect the headset. Connect the headphone connector of your headset to the headphone jack found on the left side of the monitor. Connect the audio cable between the PC and the monitor (via the Mic-In jack at the back). And then connect your microphone connector on the headset to the microphone jack at the left side of the monitor. The headphone jacks work only when the audio source is HDMI or DisplayPort. You may connect the headphones to the headphone jack found on the left side of the monitor. 5. Using the headphone hook. Push to release the headphone hook found on the left side of the monitor ( ). And pull out the headphone hook ( ). Leave your headset on the headphone hook if needed. The maximum load capacity of the headphone hook is 400g. 1 2
15 How to assemble your monitor hardware 6. 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 devices and the upstream port. See picture on the right. 7. 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. 8. Organize the cables. 9. 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. TV OUT PDIF-OUTSDIF-OUT
16 How to assemble your monitor hardware 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 24 to install the monitor software. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computers power management function. When the monitor is powered on, to prevent overheating, do not cover the monitor with the supplied protective cover or obstruct the ventilation holes.
17 How to assemble your monitor hardware 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 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. 2. Remove the monitor base. Raise the thumbscrew lid ( ) and release the thumbscrew as illustrated ( ). Turn the base clockwise until you cannot go further. Open Open Lock Lock Lock 1 2 Open Open Lock Lock Open Open Lock Lock Lock Lock
18 How to assemble your monitor hardware And then detach the base from the stand. The adjustment scale on the monitor base may be damaged by excessive force. Please handle with care. 3. Remove the monitor stand. While pressing and holding the VESA mount release button ( ), detach the stand from the monitor ( and ). Open OpenLock Lock 23 1
19 How to assemble your monitor hardware Adjusting the monitor height 1. To adjust the monitor height, hold both the left and the right sides of the monitor to lower the monitor or lift it up to the desired height. 2. On the monitor stand is an adjustment scale that helps keep track of your preferred monitor height. Move the marker on the scale to the monitor stand height just set. 140 mm • Avoid placing hands on the upper or lower part of the height-adjustable stand or at the bottom of the monitor, as ascending or descending monitor might cause personal injuries. Keep children out of reach of the monitor while performing this operation. • If the monitor has been rotated to portrait mode and height adjustment is desired, you should be noted that the wide screen will keep the monitor from being lowered to its minimum height.
20 How to assemble your monitor hardware Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with -5° to + 20° monitor tilt, 90° (left and right total) monitor swivel, and 140 mm monitor height. Tilting the monitor Swiveling the monitor Tilt the monitor gently. The scale on top of the column helps keep track of your preferred tilt angle. 1. Turn the monitor to the left or right as desired. 2. Turn the adjustment scale on the monitor base. The interval of measurement is 10 degrees, and you can make adjustment within the possible swivel angle. Make sure to align the arrow on the bottom of the stand with the one on the scale. This helps to keep track of your preferred swivel angle. -5O ~ +20O-5O ~ +20O -45O ~ +45O-45O ~ +45O 22 1