Connection

Switch input sources and adjust the display brightness and volume. For details, see Connection settings.

Display

Modify the picture mode, aspect ratio, input source names, and other related display settings. For details, see Display settings.

Audio

Put the display volume on mute, adjust the audio balance, and set the sound mode. For details, see Audio settings.

Advanced

Perform system updates, export log files, set a power schedule, and configure other advanced settings. For details, see Advanced settings.

Android

Perform a factory reset and access other Android settings. For details, see Android settings.

Input source

Switch to a different input source.

For details, see Switching the input source.

Brightness

Adjust the slider to increase or decrease the display brightness.

Volume

Adjust the slider to increase or decrease the display volume.

Blank screen

Turn the screen blank while keeping the sound and all applications running.

For details, see the following topics:

• Switching to blank screen
• Configuring the remote control blank screen setting

Android settings

Open the Android settings menu.

For details, see Android settings.

Settings menu

1. Open the Settings menu.
2. Tap  .

Remote control

Press the BLANK button.

Auto backlight

When this setting is enabled, the display automatically adjusts the backlight depending on the brightness of the room.

Power save mode

This mode conserves display power when the connected input source is either asleep or disconnected.

• Off: Always keep the screen on.
• Low: Enter sleep mode after five minutes.
• High: Power off the display after five minutes.

Picture mode

Select from the following preset picture modes or set a custom mode.

• Eco
• Standard
• Bright
• Soft
• Custom: Adjust the sliders for brightness, contrast, and saturation.

Color temperature

Select from the following preset modes:

• Normal
• Cool
• Warm

Custom source names

Set a custom source name for each input source. For details, see Setting an input source name.

Auto-switch source

When this setting is enabled, the display detects and switches to the new input source when it is connected to the display, and automatically reverts to the default Android screen when the source is disconnected.

Remote control BLANK button

Set the behavior of the BLANK button on the remote control. For details, see Configuring the remote control blank screen setting.

HDMI out

When this setting is enabled, the BenQ Board is able to transmit audio and video to the external device connected through the HDMI out port.

HDMI out resolution

Select an output resolution when sharing the display screen using HDMI.

HDMI passthrough

When this setting is enabled, other displays connected to the BenQ Board through HDMI will also receive the audio and video from the connected input source.

HDMI CEC

When this setting is enabled, users are able to control the display and all HDMI-connected devices with a single remote control.

HDMI ARC & S/PDIF

Select the default port to use for audio output to other audio devices.

• S/PDIF
• HDMI1 (HDMI ARC)

EDID

Select an EDID setting to ensure minimal HDMI dropout when there is a mismatch between the maximum resolutions of the display and the input source.

• EDID 1.4: Use 4K (3840 × 2160) @ 30Hz
• EDID 2.0: Use 4K (3840 × 2160) @ 60Hz
• EDID 2.0 (YUV420): Use 4K (3840 × 2160) @ 60Hz

VGA settings

Adjust the following display settings when sharing an input device screen using VGA:

• H Position
• V Position
• Clock
• Phase

Aspect ratio

Select from the following options:

• 16:9
• Pixel-to-pixel (PTP)

Dynamic contrast ratio (DCR)

When this setting is enabled, the display dynamically adjusts the backlight based on the lightest and darkest items shown on screen.

Pixel shift

When this setting is enabled, the display dynamically shifts the pixels on screen to prevent burn in when displaying static images.

Mute

Mute all sounds from the display.

Enable line out audio and built-in speakers

When this setting is enabled, the display can simultaneously play audio from any external speaker connected to the 3.5 mm audio out jack and the display’s built-in speakers.

Balance

Move the slider to adjust the audio output balance.

Sound mode

Select from the following preset sound modes:

• Standard

• Cinema

• News

• Sports

Amplify microphone input

When this setting is enabled, the display boosts the audio signals from any external microphone connected to the 3.5 mm microphone jack.

Reset to default

Reset the display audio to its default settings.

Network & internet

Use either Ethernet or Wi-Fi to connect the display to the internet. For details, see the following topics:

• Connecting to the internet
• Configuring proxy settings
• Installing a Wi-Fi certificate

Apps

Manage the applications installed on the display. For details, see Apps.

System

Modify system settings such as the display language and time, or reset the display to its default factory settings. For details, see the following topics:

• Configuring language settings
• Setting the display time
• Performing a factory reset

Keep Wi-Fi enabled while using Ethernet

This setting is enabled by default and allows users to enable the Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections at the same time.
When this setting is disabled, connecting to the internet using one method automatically disables the other.

System toolbar

When this setting is enabled, users can access the sidebar. For details, see Sidebar.

Front USB-C 100 W charging

When this setting is enabled, the display enforces 100-watt charging for the front USB-C port. For details, see USB ports.

Air ionizer

When this setting is enabled, the air ionizer is enabled and functions according to the selected mode.

Air ionizer mode

Select the default behavior of the air ionizer. For details, see Configuring the air ionizer settings.

Motion sensor

When this setting is enabled, users can use the motion sensor to automatically wake up the display when it is in sleep mode or use it to activate the air ionizer. For details, see the following topics:

• Configuring power and sleep settings
  Configuring the air ionizer settings

Floating Tool gesture

When this setting is enabled, users can use the Floating Tool gesture to access the Floating Tool. For details, see the following topics:

• Floating Tool Gestures

Power & sleep

The display powers off or enters sleep mode after being inactive for a specified period of time. For details, see Configuring power and sleep settings.

Boot logo & animation

Customize the image and animation shown when booting up the display. For details, see Configuring the boot logo and animation.

Display locks

• Enabling any of the settings listed on this screen locks the input functionality of their respective hardware components. For details, see Configuring the display locks.

InstaShare Button mode

When this setting is enabled, users can use their InstaShare Button with the BenQ Board without using the InstaShare 2 app. The mode appears as one of the input sources in the Connection settings menu.

For details, see the following topics:

• Enabling the InstaShare Button mode

• Switching the input source

Launch InstaShare Button mode on startup

• When this setting is enabled and the BenQ Board is powered on, the board automatically switches to InstaShare Button mode three minutes after startup.

Show apps in landscape

• When this setting is enabled, all apps will be displayed in landscape mode.

Accessories

Configure the default microphone and camera settings for the display. For details, see the following topics:

• Setting the default camera

• Setting the default microphone

• Microphone sharing

Startup settings

Configure the startup and shutdown behavior and controls for the display. For details, see Configuring the startup and shutdown settings.

Power schedule

Configure the startup and shutdown behavior and controls for the display. For details, see Configuring the startup and shutdown settings.

Log export

Export the system logs for monitoring and troubleshooting. For details, see Exporting system logs.

System update

Manually update the BenQ Board firmware. For details, see Updating the firmware.

USB cloning

Export the display settings to a USB drive so they can be cloned to other displays of the same model. For details, see the following topics:

• Exporting display settings
  Importing display settings

Google Play app filters

When this setting is enabled, users are able to access more apps on the Google Play Store.

About

View device details including the device name, model, serial number, and firmware version.

Ethernet

1. Ensure that the Ethernet cable is connected to the display.
   For details, see Connections.
2. Open the Settings menu.
3. Tap Advanced → Network & internet.
   The Network & Internet menu appears.
4. Tap Ethernet.
5. Enable the Ethernet connection.

Wi-Fi

1. Ensure that a Wi-Fi adapter is connected to the display.
   For details, see Adapters.
2. Open the Settings menu.
3. Tap Advanced → Network & internet.
   The Network & Internet menu appears.
4. Tap Internet.
5. Enable Wi-Fi.
   The list of available networks appears on screen.
6. Select a network. 
7. Enter the Wi-Fi password.

Change the display language

1. Tap Languages.
2. Select a language from the list.

Set the language for each app

1. Tap App Languages.
2. Select an app from the list.
3. Select a language from the list.

Automatic

Enable Set time automatically.

Manual

1. Disable Set time automatically.
2. Tap Date.
3. Specify the date, and then tap OK.
4. Tap Time.
5. Specify the time, and then tap OK.

Automatic

1. Enable Set time zone automatically.
2. Optional: Enable Use location to set time zone.

Manual

1. Disable Set time zone automatically.
2. Tap Time zone.
3. Select a region and a time zone.

Automatic

Enable Use locale default.

Manual

1. Disable Use locale default.
2. Enable or disable Use 24-hour format.

Keypad lock

Prevent users from using any of the buttons on the display control panel.

Remote control lock

Prevent users from using the remote control with the display.

Touchscreen lock

Prevent users from using the display touchscreen.

Disabled

The microphone functionality is disabled.

Built-in mic array

The built-in microphone array is used even when other external microphones are connected to the display.

Other

All external microphones connected to the display appear in the drop-down list. Select a microphone to use it as the default.

Disabled

The camera functionality is disabled.

Other

All external cameras connected to the board appear in the drop-down list. Select it to use it as the default camera.

Standard

The ionizer stays active while the display is powered on. For every 20-minute cycle, it releases negative ions for 10 minutes and then rests for 10 minutes.

Auto (Air quality)

The ionizer is activated when the air quality sensor detects a high PM_2.5 or PM₁₀ concentration. It releases negative ions for 10 minutes and then rests for 10 minutes. It continues this cycle until the PM_2.5 or PM₁₀ level becomes moderate.

Auto (Motion)

The ionizer is activated when the motion sensor detects a user within one meter from the display. It releases negative ions for 10 minutes and then rests for 10 minutes. It continues this cycle until no motion is detected.

Startup source

Set a default input source that will be automatically loaded when the display is powered on.

Wake-on-LAN

When this setting is enabled, administrators can remotely power on the display through the local area network (LAN).

Source wake up

When this setting is enabled and the display is powered off, it automatically powers on the display when a user connects an external input source.

Power on by motion sensor

When this setting is enabled, the display automatically powers on when the motion sensor detects a nearby user.

Wake up by motion sensor

When this setting is enabled, the display automatically wakes up from sleep mode when the motion sensor detects a nearby user.

Standby after startup

When this setting is enabled, the display enters sleep mode after the display is powered on.

Power switch

Select the default power-on behavior of a powered-off display once it is connected to a power source.

• Off: Keep the display powered off.
• On: Automatically power on the display.
• Last: Remember the last power-on status and apply that to the display.

Power off reminder

When this setting is enabled, the power off countdown appears before the display powers off. This only applies to when the display is following a power schedule or power off timer.

Slot-in OPS startup

Select when to power on the slot-in PC.

• Source selected: Power on when selected as an input source.
• Board startup: Power on when the display is powered on.

Display or hide the boot logo

Enable or disable Show boot logo.

Change the boot animation

1. Connect a USB drive containing the boot animation file to the display.
2. Tap Change boot animation.

Restore boot animation

1. Tap Restore boot animation.
   A confirmation message appears.
2. Tap OK.