First use & setup

Confirm the computer can drive the monitor

Before connecting, check the computer’s graphics output and the monitor’s supported timings. The monitor manual lists compatible resolutions and refresh rates for each input; use that information with the computer specification. A USB-C socket may support charging and data without video, while another port on the same laptop carries DisplayPort output. Confirm the port’s video capability instead of relying on connector shape.

If using a dock, identify its host connection and display output limits. A dock can reduce the available resolution or refresh rate even when the monitor and computer each support more. Test direct connection first if the desired mode is missing.

Connect one signal path and select that input

Turn off the computer and monitor if their manuals recommend it before changing cables. Connect one video path, seat both ends, then power on and select the corresponding input in the monitor’s on-screen display. If the display shows no signal, verify the cable is connected to the active computer graphics output, not a motherboard port that is disabled by configuration.

Do not connect HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C simultaneously during first setup unless the manual calls for it. Multiple live paths can make automatic input selection confusing. Once one connection works, add the USB upstream cable for the monitor hub if needed.

Set the operating-system mode deliberately

Open the computer’s display settings and select the monitor’s native resolution. Choose a refresh rate listed as supported for the exact input and cable path. If the desired rate is unavailable, test a direct connection with a known-good cable and check the host graphics driver and dock specifications. Avoid forcing an unsupported custom timing; it can produce a blank image or unstable display.

Set scaling for readable text rather than assuming maximum resolution alone is best. If using multiple monitors, select which screen is primary and arrange the virtual positions to match the physical desk. Confirm the cursor moves across the edges you expect.

Verify the OSD and desk setup

Use the monitor’s on-screen display to confirm input, brightness, and orientation. Button and joystick locations differ by model; consult the manual rather than using another brand’s sequence. Adjust height and tilt, then check that cables have slack through the stand’s movement range. Make sure the base is secure and ventilation is clear.

Test the monitor hub or USB-C charging only after video is stable. A separate upstream cable may be required for hub functions. If the laptop charges slowly or loses charge, compare the monitor’s USB-C power output with the laptop requirement. Record the port and cable combination that works.

Baseline the display before color tuning

Before adjusting image controls, show a full-screen neutral desktop or built-in test image. Look for missing edges, colored casts, flicker, or pixels that remain fixed while windows move. Then display a solid white and black field if the manufacturer or operating system provides a safe test image. Do not use a high-contrast test to press or rub the screen. Record whether the issue appears on the monitor OSD itself as well as computer content; the OSD is generated by the monitor and helps separate display from host rendering. For a new installation, compare at native resolution and the intended refresh rate, not a stretched desktop mode.