BenQ LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide

PhotoVue Photographer Monitor | SW Series

Model: SW321-EQ-V2

Welcome

This guide provides essential information for setting up and using your BenQ SW321-EQ-V2 PhotoVue Photographer LCD Monitor. It covers unboxing, connections, software installation, and optional accessories.

What's in the Box

Upon opening the package, you will find the following items:

BenQ LCD Monitor
Power Cable
USB-C Cable
HDMI Cable
DisplayPort (DP) Cable
Hotkey Puck G2
Shading Hood (optional accessory)
Calibration Report
Various other connection cables and accessories for different ports and functions.

Diagrams show the monitor, stand components, power cable, HDMI cable, USB-C cable, DisplayPort cable, USB-B to USB-A cable, USB-A to USB-A cable, Hotkey Puck G2, and shading hood parts.

Setting Up Your Monitor

Follow these steps to connect and set up your monitor:

Connecting Cables

Connect the appropriate cables to the monitor's input ports:

Power: Connect the power cable to the monitor and a wall outlet.
Video Inputs: Connect your computer using the available video ports:
- HDMI™
- DisplayPort (DP)
- USB-C™
Audio: Connect audio devices if required.
USB: Connect USB devices to the monitor's USB ports for data transfer or peripheral connection.

Diagrams illustrate connecting HDMI, USB-C, and DisplayPort cables to the monitor.

Hotkey Puck G2

The Hotkey Puck G2 is a control accessory that allows for quick access to frequently used monitor settings. Connect it to one of the monitor's USB ports.

Diagrams show how to connect and use the Hotkey Puck G2.

Shading Hood Installation (Optional)

The shading hood is an optional accessory designed to block ambient light and reduce screen reflections, enhancing color accuracy. It can be installed in both landscape and portrait orientations.

Landscape Mode Installation: Attach the shading hood components (top plate, left, right, and bottom panels) to the monitor frame by following the sequence shown in the diagrams.

Portrait Mode Installation: Attach the shading hood components (top plate, left, right, and bottom panels) to the monitor frame by following the sequence shown in the diagrams.

Detailed diagrams illustrate the step-by-step process for attaching the shading hood panels in both landscape and portrait modes.

Software Installation

To optimize your monitor's performance and color calibration, BenQ provides specialized software:

Palette Master Element: This software is used for color calibration, ensuring accurate color reproduction.
Paper Color Sync: This software helps synchronize screen colors with printed output.

You can download the latest versions of this software from the BenQ support website: Support.BenQ.com.

Diagrams show the software icons and the process of downloading and installing them.

Operating Environment

Ensure the monitor is operated within the specified environmental conditions:

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Operating Altitude: 0 to 3000 meters
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Storage Humidity: 10% to 60% (non-condensing)
Storage Altitude: 0 to 12000 meters

Icons representing temperature, humidity, and altitude are shown with their respective ranges.

Regulatory and Safety Information

For comprehensive details on product compliance, safety precautions, and warranty information, please refer to the official BenQ documentation and website.

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