BenQ GW2870 - User Manual

1 Adjusting the screen resolution
Adjusting the screen resolution
Due to the nature of liquid crystal display (LCD) technology, the picture resolution is always
fixed. For the best display performance, please set the display to its maximum resolution that is
the same with the monitor aspect ratio. This is called “Native Resolution” or maximal resolution
– that is, the clearest picture. Lower resolutions are displayed on a full screen through an
interpolation circuit. Image blurring across pixel boundaries can occur with the interpolated
resolution depending upon the image type and its initial resolution.
1. Open Display Properties and select the Settings tab.
You can open Display Properties by right-clicking on the Windows desktop and selecting
Properties from the pop-up menu.
2. Use the slider in the ‘Screen area’ section to adjust the screen resolution.
Select the recommended resolution (maximum resolution) then click Apply.
3. Click OK then Yes.
4. Close the Display Properties window.
If your input source does not provide an image which is the same with the monitor aspect ratio,
the displayed image may appear stretched or distorted. To maintain the original aspect ratio,
image scaling options can be found in the “Display Mode” adjustment. See the user manual for
more information.
To find out the monitor aspect ratio and native resolution of the purchased model, please check the Specification
document on the provided CD.
• To take full advantage of LCD technology you should select the native resolution setting of your PC screen as
described below. Be aware that not all PC video cards provide this resolution value. If yours doesn't, check
with the video card manufacturer's website for an updated driver for your particular model PC video card
which supports this resolution. Software video drivers are often updated and available for new hardware video
resolutions. If necessary, you may need to replace and update the PC video card hardware to be able to
support the native resolution of the monitor.
• Depending on the operating system on your PC, different procedures should be followed to adjust the screen
resolution. Refer to the help document of your operating system for details.
If you select some other resolution, be aware that this other resolution is interpolated and may not accurately
display the screen image as well as it could do at the native resolution setting.

Summary

Adjusting the Screen Resolution

Open Display Properties

Open Display Properties by right-clicking on the Windows desktop and selecting Properties from the pop-up menu.

Adjust Screen Area

Use the slider in the 'Screen area' section to adjust the screen resolution. Select the recommended resolution then click Apply.

Confirm Resolution Settings

Click OK then Yes to confirm the new screen resolution settings.

Close Display Properties

Close the Display Properties window to finalize the adjustment.

Adjusting the Screen Refresh Rate

Access Display Settings

Double click the Display icon in Control Panel to access display settings.

Navigate to Advanced Settings

From the Display Properties window, select the Settings tab and click the Advanced button.

Select Refresh Rate

Select the Adapter tab, and choose an appropriate refresh rate to match factory modes.

Apply Refresh Rate

Click Change, OK, then Yes to apply the selected refresh rate.

Close Display Properties Window

Close the Display Properties window to complete the refresh rate adjustment.

Preset Display Modes Reference

BenQ GW2870 Specifications

General

Screen Size	28 inches
Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel Type	VA
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Brightness	300 cd/m²
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
VESA Mount	100 x 100 mm
Color Support	16.7 million colors
Ports	HDMI, DVI, VGA
Viewing Angle	178°/178°
Built-in Speakers	Yes
Contrast Ratio	3000:1
Power Consumption	30W (typical)