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- BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 1
LCD Monitor User Manual PhotoVue Photographer Monitor | SW Series - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 2
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 to the - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 3
2. Visit the local website from www.BenQ.com. The website layout and content may vary by region/country. • User manual and related document: www.BenQ.com > Support > Download & FAQ > model name > User Manual • Drivers and applications: www.BenQ.com > Support > Download & FAQ > model name > Software - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 4
be used. • Use only the power cord provided by BenQ. Never use a power cord that appears to be damaged INSTRUCTIONS. For models with adapter: • Use only the power adapter supplied with your LCD Monitor not attempt to service the power adapter. There are no service parts inside. Replace the unit - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 5
misuse or other accident such as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing. • Contact your place of purchase or visit the local website from www.BenQ.com for more support. Caution • The monitor should be 50 ~ 70 cm (20 ~ 28 inches) away from your eyes - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 6
monitor height ...24 Rotating the monitor ...25 Viewing angle adjustment ...26 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 27 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 28 Downloading the LCD Monitor ...43 System menu ...48 Troubleshooting ...52 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ...52 Need more help?...54 - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 7
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 Safety Instructions Regulatory Statements Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions SRteagteumlaetonrtys Getting started 7 - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 8
Calibration Report Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Video Cable: DP (Optional accessory) Video Cable: DP to mini DP Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory) Video Cable: DVI-DL (Optional accessory) USB Cable Shading hood (Optional. Sold separately. Visit BenQ - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 9
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 is ideal for protecting the monitor during transport. Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children. Getting started 9 - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 10
Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Color Mode HotKey 2. Control buttons 3. Power button Back view 12 3 4. AC power input jack 5. Cable management Above diagram may vary depending on the model. • Picture may differ from product supplied for your region. 10 Getting to know your monitor - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 11
, you can purchase them separately. For detailed connection methods, see page 13 - 15. SD card USB peripherals Speakers / Headphone PC/Notebook Getting to know your monitor 11 - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 12
. 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 support on page 3). Refer to "Preset display modes" in Resolution file for more information. Avoid finger pressure on the screen surface. 1. Attach the monitor - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 13
angle by placing your hands on the top and on the bottom of the monitor as illustrated. Excessive force on the display is prohibited. 2. Connect the PC 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 - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 14
output device. To Connect the DP Cable Or Connect the plug of the DP cable to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer video socket. After the monitor and the computer are powered on, if the image is not displayed, disconnect the DP cable. Connect - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 15
card. Insert an SD or MMC memory card following the direction indicated on the card to exchange files. Supported memory card formats are as follows: •SD / SDHC / SDXC •MMC 6. Connect the power cable to the monitor. Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled on the rear of the - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 16
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 28 to install the monitor software. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 17
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 - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 18
And then detach the base from the stand. 18 How to assemble your monitor hardware - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 19
shading hood is SH240, which is sold separately. Visit BenQ website for more information. To prevent glare or most of 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 - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 20
the hood (plate R2) with the holes on the right side of the monitor, and insert the hooks. After that, press down plate (Rt) to . 5. Attach to the left side of the monitor. Align the hooks on the hood (plate L2) with the holes on the left side of the monitor, and insert the hooks. After that, press - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 21
instruction manuals of the colorimeter you purchased and the provided software (e.g., Palette Master Element) to complete the installation and calibration monitor upright on its stand on a flat even surface. Make sure the monitor is rotated to the portrait mode as instructed in Rotating the monitor - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 22
on the hood with the holes on the right side of the monitor, and insert the hooks. After that, press down plate ( as illustrated. 5. Attach to the left side of the monitor. Align the hooks on the hood with the holes on the left side of the monitor, and insert the hooks. After that, press down plate - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 23
, slide to open the cover on the top plate so the colorimeter can be installed. Follow the instruction manuals of the colorimeter you purchased and the provided software (e.g., Palette Master Element) to complete the installation and calibration process. How to assemble your monitor hardware 23 - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 24
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 - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 25
before installing the shading hood. See Portrait installation on page 21 for more information. 1. Pivot the display. Before rotating the monitor with a portrait viewing orientation, the display has to be rotated 90 degrees. Right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution from the popup menu - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 26
to the desired viewing angle. Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with monitor tilt, swivel, and height adjustment functions. Check the product specifications on the website for details. Avoid finger pressure on the screen surface. 26 How to - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 27
the instruction manuals of the wall mount bracket you purchased to complete the installation. Use four M4 x 10 mm screws to fix a VESA standard wall mount bracket to the monitor. Make sure that all screws are tightened and secured properly. Consult a professional technician or BenQ service for - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 28
instructions. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) installation, see: • How to install the monitor the monitor. Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the Internet 1. Download the correct driver files from www.BenQ.com > Support > - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 29
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 - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 30
instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your Microsoft Windows computer. It is currently tested as compatible for Windows 10, Windows 8 (8.1), and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor the task and guide you through the file - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 31
the name of your monitor from the menu. 2. Select Properties from the menu. 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties locate the driver files downloaded from the Internet as instructed in Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the Internet on page 28. 8. - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 32
and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. Alternatively, right-click the monitor from the menu. 2. Select Properties from the menu. 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click Generic PnP Monitor downloaded from the Internet as instructed in Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 33
and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. Alternatively, right-click the monitor from the menu. 2. Select Properties from the menu. 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click Generic PnP Monitor downloaded from the Internet as instructed in Downloading the LCD Monitor driver files from the - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 34
How to adjust your monitor The control panel No. Name 1. Color Mode HotKey 2. Control keys 3. Power key 1 2 3 Description Accesses Color Mode menu for quick adjustment. Accesses items displayed on the screen, right next to each key. Turns the power on or off. 34 How to adjust your monitor - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 35
OSD (On Screen Display) menus can be accessed by the control keys. You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. 1 2 4 3 1. Press any of the control keys. 2. The hot key menu is displayed. Some of the controls are custom keys and are designated for particular functions - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 36
after a few seconds of no key activity. • To unlock the OSD controls, press and hold any key for 10 seconds. 36 How to adjust your monitor - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 37
options (on the right). Use or to select your preferred item. 4. Confirm with . The Color Mode HotKey menu is now updated. How to adjust your monitor 37 - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 38
Key 3 Adobe RGB sRGB Darkroom (Menu) > System > Color Mode Adobe RGB sRGB B+W Rec. 709 DCI-P3 DICOM Darkroom Calibration 1 Customizing the hot keys There are 3 custom keys (indicated as / / on page 35) performing as hot keys to color, you can do one of the following: 38 How to adjust your monitor - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 39
and color settings manually from the related OSD Guide). The access: www.BenQ.com > Purchased model > the Download or Support tab • To apply the calibrated result, go to Color Adjustment > Color Mode > Calibration 1 / Calibration 2 / Calibration color mode Your monitor provides various color - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 40
Navigating the main menu You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu. Select main menu. See Basic menu operation on page 35 for details. ( - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 41
Display menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 42
Item Aspect Ratio Function This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than 16:10 to be displayed without geometric distortion. Full Scales the input image to fill the screen. Ideal for 16:10 aspect images. Aspect The input image is displayed without geometric distortion filling as - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 43
Color Adjustment menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 44
(purchased separately). Visit the website for software download and more information Calibration (Palette Master Element How-to-Use Guide). 3 The access: www.BenQ.com > Purchased model > the Download or Support tab Custom 1 Applies a combination of color settings defined Custom 2 by users - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 45
Item Color Temp. 5000K 6500K 9300K Function Applies a color tint (cool or warm) to the image. Color temperature is measured in K (Kelvin) degrees. The display becomes reddish if the color temperature is low, and becomes bluish if the color temperature is high. Range Some color gradations may not - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 46
Item Function Range Saturation Adjusts the purity degree of colors. • R • G • B Some color gradations may not be displayed well if this the setting has been adjusted. • C • M • Y Black Level Adjusts the luminance of the dark areas in an image. Save Color Saves a new set of customized - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 47
vary. Color modes and the available display options are as follows: SW240 Color Mode Brightness Contrast Adobe RGB V V sRGB V V Sharpness V V V 7500K Darkroom V V V N/A Calibration 1 N/A N/A V N/A Calibration 2 N/A N/A V N/A Calibration 3 N/A N/A V N/A Custom 1 V V - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 48
System menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 49
disabled. To unlock the OSD controls, press and hold any key for 10 seconds. CAL. Reminder Sets to remind you when monitor calibration is • ON recommended. When the monitor is in use, the used time is automatically calculated by a built-in timer. • OFF OSD Key Bri. Adjusts the LED indicator - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 50
gray level response time of the LCD panel. Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in power saving mode. • ON • OFF • ON • OFF • sRGB • B+W • Rec. 709 • DCI-P3 • DICOM • Darkroom • Calibration 1 • Calibration 2 • Calibration 3 • Custom 1 • Custom 2 • Brightness • Contrast • Input • - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 51
controls to be sent via the software for remote diagnostics. Displays the current monitor property settings. • Input • Current Resolution • Optimum Resolution (best with the monitor) • Model Name Resets all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory default values. • YES • NO Navigating - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 52
. Download Resolution file from the website (see Product support on page 3). Refer to "Adjusting the Screen Resolution". And then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. You are running the monitor at its native resolution, but the image is still - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 53
Range on the screen, this means you are using a display mode that this monitor does not support, please change the setting to one of the supported mode. Download Resolution file from the website (see Product support on page 3). Refer to "Adjusting the Screen Resolution". And then select the correct - BenQ SW240 | User Manual - Page 54
external speakers. (If they are connected to the monitor, the built-in speakers are automatically muted.) No problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or visit the local website from www.BenQ.com for more support and local customer service. 54 Troubleshooting
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