If a monitor has no more than two physical buttons on the front of it, is likely configured through software. If you don't see the exact same icon names, look for icons with names similar to those shown in the chart below. The names of the monitor icons can differ between brands and types of monitors. Furthermore, with many monitors, you need to press a button to access a menu before seeing any of the following options.
Keep in mind that not all monitors have all of the following buttons.
Using these controls, you can improve the quality and layout of the picture on your monitor for better viewing. Below is general information on the likely monitor controls on your monitor. If you have misplaced your monitor documentation, you can search the Internet for the model name or number of the monitor to obtain it.įor general reference, we created the following chart to help illustrate what many of the buttons and icons associated with them do. By far, the best method of determining what each of the buttons do would be to consult your monitor owner's manual. There is no universal button system or set of instructions we could give you to configure your monitor using the buttons on the front. Unfortunately, all monitors and flat-panel displays are different.