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HP LP2475w 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor - Operating the Monitor
Software and Utilities
The CD that comes with the monitor contains files you can install on the computer:
an .INF (Information) file
an .ICM (Image Color Matching) file
auto-adjustment pattern utility
additional software for the monitor model
PDF Complete is supplied on this CD and can be installed from the menu. |
NOTE:
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If the monitor does not include a CD, the .INF and .ICM files can be downloaded from the HP
monitors support Web site. |
The Information File
The .INF file defines monitor resources used by Microsoft Windows operating systems to ensure monitor
compatibility with the computer’s graphics adapter.
This monitor is Microsoft Windows Plug and Play compatible and the monitor will work correctly without
installing the .INF file. Monitor Plug and Play compatibility requires that the computer’s graphic card is
VESA DDC2–compliant and that the monitor connects directly to the graphics card. Plug and Play does
not work through separate BNC type connectors or through distribution buffers/boxes.
The Image Color Matching File
The .ICM files are data files that are used in conjunction with graphics programs to provide consistent
color matching from monitor screen to printer, or from scanner to monitor screen. The .ICM file contains
a monitor color system profile. This file is activated from within graphics programs that support this
feature. |
NOTE:
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The ICM color profile is written in accordance with the International Color Consortium (ICC)
Profile Format specification. |
Installing the .INF and .ICM Files
After you determine that you need to update, you can install the .INF and .ICM files from the CD or
download them.
Installing from the CD
To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from the CD:
Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is displayed.
View the Monitor Driver Software Readme file.
Select Install Monitor Driver Software.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Ensure that the proper resolution and refresh rates appear in the Windows Display control panel. |
NOTE:
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You may need to install the digitally signed monitor .INF and .ICM files manually from the CD
in the event of an installation error. Refer to the Monitor Driver Software Readme file on the CD. |
Downloading from the Worldwide Web
To download the latest version of .INF and .ICM files from the HP monitors support Web site:
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Follow the links for the monitor to the support page and download page.
Ensure the system meets the requirements.
Download the software by following the instructions.
Using the Auto-Adjustment Function
You can optimize the screen performance for the VGA (analog) input by using the -/Auto
button on the
monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software utility on the CD provided.
Do not use this procedure if the monitor is using a DVI-D, HDMI, or DisplayPort input. If the monitor is
using a VGA (analog) input, this procedure can correct the following image quality conditions:
Fuzzy or unclear focus
Ghosting, streaking or shadowing effects
Faint vertical bars
Thin, horizontal scrolling lines
An off-center picture
To use the auto-adjustment feature:
Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting.
Press the -/Auto
button on the monitor front panel.
You can also press the Menu
button, then select Image Control
, Auto Adjustment
from
the OSD Main Menu.
If the result is not satisfactory, continue with the procedure.
Insert the CD in the disc drive. The CD menu is displayed.
Select Open Auto-Adjustment Software. The setup test pattern is displayed.
Press the -/Auto
button on the monitor front panel to produce a stable, centered image.
Press the ESC
key or any other key on the keyboard to exit the test pattern.
Front Panel Controls
Figure 1: HP LP2475w Model
| Call-out
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Control
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Function
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| 1 |
Input / Scan
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Scans all video inputs for valid signals. |
| 2 |
Input / Quick Select
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Displays valid video input signals for quick selection. |
| 3 |
Menu
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Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. |
| 4 |
– (Minus)/Auto
|
Navigates backward through the OSD menu and decreases
adjustment levels.
When the OSD menu is inactive, activates the auto adjustment
feature to optimize the screen image.
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| 5 |
+ (Plus)/Reset
|
Navigates forward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment
levels.
When the OSD menu is inactive, resets the monitor settings to factory
default settings.
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| 6 |
PIP/POP
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Turns Picture-In-Picture or Picture-Outside-Picture On or Off. |
NOTE:
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The PIP/POP feature must be initially set up using the OSD
menu. Select Video Input Control from the OSD menu to make your PIP/
POP, input source, window size and screen position selections. |
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| 7 |
Power LED
|
Fully powered = Green.
Sleep mode = Amber.
Sleep Timer mode = Flashing Amber. |
| 8 |
Power
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Turns the monitor On or Off. |
Adjusting the Monitor Settings
The monitor settings can be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu or from the HP Display
Assistant utility.
Using the On-Screen Display Menu
Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences. To
access the OSD, do the following:
If the monitor is not already On, press the Power
button to turn On the monitor.
To access the OSD Menu, press the Menu
button on the monitor’s front panel.
To navigate through the OSD Menu, press the +
(Plus) button on the monitor’s front panel to scroll
up, or the –
(Minus) button to scroll in reverse.
To select an item from the OSD Menu, use the +
or –
buttons to scroll to and highlight your selection,
then press the Menu
button to select that function.
Adjust the item using the +
or –
buttons on the front panel to adjust the scale.
After adjusting the function, select Save and Return
, or Cancel
if you don’t want to save the setting,
then select Exit
from the Main Menu. |
NOTE:
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If the buttons remain untouched for 10 seconds while displaying a menu, new adjustments will
be discarded and the settings will revert to previous settings and exit the menu. |
OSD Menu Selections
The following table lists the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selections and their functional descriptions.
After changing an OSD menu item, and if the menu screen has these options, you may choose to:
Cancel
- to return to the previous menu level.
Save and Return
- to save all changes and return to the OSD Main Menu screen. This Save and
Return
option is only active if you change a menu item.
Reset
- to change back to the previous setting.
| Icon
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Main Menu
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Submenu
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Description
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Brightness |
Adjustable scale |
Adjusts the brightness level of the screen. The factory default
range is 90. |
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Contrast |
Adjustable scale |
Adjusts the contrast level of the screen. The factory default range
is 80. |
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Image Control |
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Adjusts the screen image. |
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Auto Adjustment |
Automatically adjusts the screen image. |
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Horizontal Position |
Adjusts the position of the screen image left and right. |
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Vertical Position |
Adjusts the position of the screen image up and down. |
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Custom Scaling |
Selects the method on how displayed information on the monitor
will be formatted. Select:
Fill to Screen
- image fills the entire screen and may look
distorted or elongated because of non-proportional scaling
of height and width.
Fill to Aspect Ratio
- image is sized to fit the screen and
maintains proportional image.
One-to-one
- disables video scaling, displays an image that
is smaller in size than the monitor’s capability and centers
the image on the screen in the active viewing area.
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Clock |
Minimizes any vertical bars or strips visible on the screen
background. Adjusting the Clock will also change the horizontal
screen image. |
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Clock Phase |
Adjusts the focus of the display. This adjustment allows you to
remove any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of
characters. |
|
Color |
|
Selects the screen color. The factory default is 6500K or Custom
Color, depending on the model. |
| 9300 K |
Changes to slightly blueish white. |
| 6500 K |
Changes to slightly reddish white. |
|
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Custom Color |
Selects and adjusts your own color scales:
R - sets your own red color levels.
G - sets your own green color levels.
B - sets your own blue color levels.
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| sRGB |
Sets your screen colors to adapt to the color standards used in
the image technology industry. |
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Color Saturation |
Adjustable scale for color intensity. |
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Color Tint |
Adjustable scale for color tint. |
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Language |
|
Selects the language in which the OSD menu is displayed. The
factory default is English. |
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Management |
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Selects the power management features of the monitor. |
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Power Saver |
Enables the power saving feature. Select:
The factory default is On. |
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Power On Recall |
Restores power to the monitor following an unexpected removal
of power. Select:
The factory default is On. |
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Mode Display |
Displays the resolution, refresh rate and frequency information on
the screen each time the OSD Main Menu is accessed. Select:
The factory default is On or Off, depending on the model. |
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Power-On Status
Display |
Displays the operating status of the monitor each time the monitor
is powered on. Select the location to display the status to:
The factory default is On or Off, depending on the model. |
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DDC/CI Support |
Allows the computer to control some OSD menu features such as
brightness, contrast and color temperature. Set to:
The factory default is On. |
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Bezel Power LED |
Turns front panel Power LED On or Off. Set to:
The factory default is On. |
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Sleep Timer |
Provides the timer adjustment menu options:
Set Current Time
- sets the current time in hours and
minutes.
Set Sleep Time
- sets the time you want to place the monitor
in sleep mode.
Set On Time
- sets the time you want the monitor to wake
up from sleep mode.
Timer
- sets the Sleep Timer feature On or Off. The default
setting is Off.
Sleep Now
- immediately sets the monitor to enter sleep
mode.
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OSD Control |
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Adjusts the position of the OSD menu on the screen. |
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Horizontal OSD Position |
Changes the viewing position of the OSD menu to the left or right
area of the screen. The factory default range is 50. |
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Vertical OSD Position |
Changes the viewing position of the OSD menu to the top or
bottom area of the screen. The factory default range is 50. |
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OSD Transparency |
Adjust to view the background information through the OSD. |
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OSD Timeout |
Sets the time duration in seconds that the OSD is visible after the
last button is pressed. The factory default is 30 seconds. |
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OSD Rotation |
Select landscape or portrait orientation. |
|
Video Input
Control (LP2275w
Model) |
|
Controls the video input signal for the monitor. |
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Switch Video Input |
Selects the video input signal (DVI-I-1 Digital, DVI-I-1 Analog, or
DisplayPort). Default is DVI-I-1 Digital. |
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Auto-Switch Input |
Turns the system's automatic video signal input to On or Off. The
factory default is On. |
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Default Video Input |
Selects the default or primary video input signal (DVI-I-1 Digital,
DVI-I-1 Analog, or DisplayPort) when the monitor is connected to
two active and valid video sources. |
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Video Input
Control (LP2475w
Model) |
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Controls the video input signal for the monitor. |
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Default Video Input |
Forces one of the following as the default or primary video input
signal: DVI-I-1 Digital, DVI-I-1 Analog, DVI-I-2 Digital, or DVI-I-2
Analog, DisplayPort, HDMI, S-Video. Composite, Component, or
Auto-Detect. The factory default is Auto-Detect. |
NOTE:
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The Default Video Input must be set to Auto-Detect to
activate functionality of the Video Input Detect Mode and Input
Switch Mode menu items. |
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Video Input Detect Mode |
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NOTE:
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The Default Video Input must be set to Auto-Detect to
activate functionality of the Video Input Detect Mode. |
Automatic Input Scan
- pressing the Scan button
automatically scans through all video inputs for valid signals.
Manual Input Scan
- pressing the Scan button scans the
video inputs one at a time for valid signals.
The factory default is Automatic Input Scan. |
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Input Switch Mode |
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NOTE:
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The Default Video Input must be set to Auto-Detect to
activate functionality of the Input Switch Mode. |
Input Auto-Switching OFF
- the monitor takes no action
when the displayed input is removed or enters the power
savings mode.
Input Auto-Switching ON
- the monitor automatically seeks
and displays an active input when the currently displayed
video input is removed or enters the power mode.
The factory default is Off. |
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PIP/POP Select |
Selects the type of secondary window. The choices are:
PIP
- Picture In Picture - secondary window is displayed as
a small window within the primary window.
POP
- Picture Outside Picture - secondary window is
displayed side by side with the primary window.
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PIP/POP Source |
Selects the input source for the PIP/POP window. The choices
are Composite Video, S-Video, and Component Video. |
NOTE:
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All inputs are supported for the main window. however
only Composite, S-Video, and Component inputs are supported
for the secondary window. |
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PIP Size |
Selects the size of the PIP window. The choices are Small,
Medium, and Large. |
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PIP Position |
Selects the position of the PIP window on the screen. The choices
are Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Right, and Bottom Left. |
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Information |
|
Selects and displays important information about the monitor. |
| Current Settings |
Provides the current input video mode. |
| Recommended Settings |
Provides the recommended resolution mode and refresh rate for
the monitor. |
| Serial Number |
Reports the serial number of the monitor. The serial number is
needed if contacting HP technical support. |
| Version |
Reports the firmware version of the monitor. |
| Backlight Hours |
Reports the total hours of backlight operation. |
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Factory Reset |
|
Returns all OSD menu settings and DDC/CI controls to the factory
default settings, except the Language. |
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Exit |
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Exits the OSD menu screen. |
Optimizing Digital Conversion
Two controls in the on-screen display can be adjusted to improve image performance: Clock and Clock
Phase. |
NOTE:
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The Clock and Clock Phase controls are adjustable only when using an analog input. These
controls are not adjustable for digital inputs.The Clock must first be set correctly since the Clock Phase settings are dependent on the main Clock
setting. Use these controls only when the auto-adjustment function does not provide a satisfactory
image. |
Clock
- Increases/decreases the value to minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen
background.
Clock Phase
- Increases/decreases the value to minimize video distortion or video jitter.
|
NOTE:
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When using the controls, you will obtain the best results by using the auto-adjustment pattern
software utility provided on the CD.When adjusting the Clock and Clock Phase values, if the monitor images become distorted, continue
adjusting the values until the distortion disappears. To restore the factory settings, select Yes from the
Factory Reset menu in the on-screen display. |
Using the HP Display Assistant Utility
HP Display Assistant, included on the software and documentation CD, is a software utility that guides
you through the tuning process with easy to understand instructions and background patterns designed
for each monitor control. It provides:
Accurate screen calibration through the use of step-by-step instruction Wizards to obtain the best
overall image quality.
Software control of the monitor image and color settings to eliminate dependence on the monitor’s
front panel buttons and On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
Defined preset display settings for each individual user in a multi-user environment.
Multiple preset display settings for a single user based on content and ambient lighting.
Asset Management and Power Management capabilities that include remote control for individual
or a group of displays on the domain from a centralized console application.
The HP Display Assistant Utility has two modes of operation: Wizard and OSD mode. The preferred
method of use is Wizard mode, which takes you through a step-by-step process to accurately calibrate
the monitor. This method relies on a sequence of steps that will obtain the best display results when
completed. |
NOTE:
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Refer to the HP Display Assistant user guide for additional information about the software. |
Identifying Monitor Conditions
Special messages will appear on the monitor screen when identifying the following monitor conditions:
Input Signal Out of Range - Change resolution setting to 1680 × 1050 – 60Hz
- Indicates the
monitor does not support the input signal because the resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher
than the monitor supports (LP2275w Model).
Input Signal Out of Range - Change resolution setting to 1920 × 1200 – 60Hz
- Indicates the
monitor does not support the input signal because the resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher
than the monitor supports (LP2475w Model).
No Input Signal
- Indicates the monitor is not receiving a video signal from the PC on the monitor
video input connector. Check to determine if the PC or input signal source is off or in the power
saving mode.
Multiple Inputs are Active - Use the OSD to select the desired video input
- Indicates the
monitor is connected to two video inputs. The monitor is trying to display both inputs, but after 10
seconds the monitor uses the default signal input.
Auto Adjustment is in Progress
- Indicates the auto-adjustment function is active.
Monitor Going to Sleep
- Indicates the screen display is entering a sleep mode.
Check Video Cable
- Indicates the video cable is not properly connected to the computer.
OSD Lockout
- The OSD can be enabled or disabled by pressing and holding the Menu
button
on the front panel for 10 seconds. If the OSD is locked, the warning message OSD Lockout
displays for ten seconds.
If the OSD is locked, press and hold the Menu
button for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD.
If the OSD is unlocked, press and hold the Menu
button for 10 seconds to lock the OSD.
Power Button Lockout
- Indicates the power button is locked. If the power button is locked, the
warning message Power Button Lockout displays.
If the power button is locked, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to unlock the
power button function.
If the power button is unlocked, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to lock out
the power button function.
Sleep Timer Mode
The Sleep Timer mode is an energy-saving feature that enables you to set a time for the monitor to
power On and Off at the same time every day. This also extends the life of the backlight bulbs in the
monitor. The Sleep Timer has five settings:
Set Current Time
Set Sleep Time
Set On Time
Timer: On/Off
Sleep Now
To set the timer:
Press the Menu
button on the monitor front panel to display the OSD Menu
.
Scroll down and highlight Management
.
Press the Menu
button to select Management.
Scroll down and highlight and select Sleep Timer
, Set Current Time
. |
NOTE:
|
You must set the current local time before you reset the time for Sleep Time
or On
Time
. Note that the time is displayed in a 24–hour clock format. For example, 1:15 p.m. is displayed
as 13 hours 15 minutes. |
Press the Menu
button once to enter the adjustment mode for hours.
Press the -
(Minus) or +
(Plus) button to adjust the hour.
Press the Menu
button again to enter the time for minutes.
Press the -
(Minus) or +
(Plus) button to adjust the minutes.
Press the Menu
button to lock in the time chosen.
After setting the current time, the highlight automatically skips to Set Sleep Time hours
. Repeat
steps 6 through 9 to set Sleep Time
.
If you do not want to set Sleep Time, press the Menu
button twice, then select Save and
Return
to exit the menu.
After setting Sleep Time
, the highlight automatically skips to Set On Time hours
. Repeat steps 6
through 9 to set On Time
.
Set the Timer mode to On
to activate the Sleep Timer
settings.
When you are finished, select Save and Return
to exit the menu.
The fifth selection, Sleep Now
, turns the monitor backlights Off immediately and stays in sleep mode
until the next On Time activates or a monitor button is pressed.
HP Display LiteSaver
HP Display LiteSaver is a software application, available on the CD, that increases monitor life and
saves energy. It allows you to place the monitor into its low power sleep mode at predefined times by
shutting down or reducing power to most internal circuits. This helps protect the LCD panel against
image retention. Image retention can occur when the monitor is left on while displaying the same image
for an extended period of time, leaving a shadow of the image on the screen.
Installing the HP Display LiteSaver Software
Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM Drive. The CD menu is displayed.
Select Install HP Display LiteSaver Software.
After installing the software, click the HP Display LiteSaver
icon in the Windows system tray or
right-click the icon and select Configure
from the pop-up menu.
Select the following options to configure the HP Display LiteSaver features:
HP Display LiteSaver Configuration Options
| Select This Option
|
To Do This
|
|---|
| Enable Display LiteSaver |
Enables the HP Display LiteSaver functions; deselect to disable the HP Display
LiteSaver. |
| Display Off |
Sets the time when the monitor automatically turns Off. This does not affect screen
saver operation, which has priority over the HP Display LiteSaver. |
| Display On |
Sets the time when the monitor automatically turns On. This does not affect screen
saver operation, which has priority over the HP Display LiteSaver. |
| Activity Extension |
Sets the time in minutes before the monitor turns off if there is any keyboard or mouse
activity after the Display Off time is reached. If the keyboard or mouse is used, then
HP Display LiteSaver waits until the set amount of time before turning the display
Off again. Set to 0 to disable. If disabled, the monitor will turn Off as soon as the
Display Off time is reached, regardless of keyboard or mouse activity. |
| Show 1 minute Display Off Notice |
Displays a popup message in the system tray 1 minute before the monitor is turned
Off by HP Display LiteSaver. |
| Status |
Shows the time until the monitor is next due to be turned Off by HP Display LiteSaver. |
| OK |
Stores the current settings and minimizes HP Display LiteSaver to the System Tray. |
| Cancel |
Restores the previous settings and minimizes HP Display LiteSaver to the System
Tray. HP Display LiteSaver will continue to run. |
| Help |
Opens the online help file. |
| Exit |
Exits and closes the HP Display LiteSaver. It will no longer control the monitor power
until it is next run. |
View HP Display LiteSaver Readme
on the CD for additional information on how to configure HP Display
LiteSaver.
sRGB Support
The monitor is designed to support sRGB for color management, which adapts to the color standards
used in the image technology industry.
To take advantage of the sRGB support, you will need to change the monitor’s color temperature to
sRGB and install the sRGB color profile (ICM) file. |
NOTE:
|
The sRGB color temperature preset will improve the color accuracy of sRGB images on the
computer monitor, but some color variation may still occur. |
Changing the Color Temperature
Press the Menu
button on the front panel of the monitor to launch the Main Menu of the OSD.
Select Color
.
Select sRGB
.
Select Save and Return
to exit the menu.
Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP
|
NOTE:
|
To complete the following procedure, you must be logged in as an administrator or a member
of the administrator’s group. If the computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may
prevent you from completing this procedure. The sRGB ICM file does not support Microsoft Windows 95 and
Windows NT operating systems. |
Click the Display
icon in the Control Panel.
In the Display Properties
windows, select the Settings
tab, then click the Advanced
button.
Select the Color Management
tab, then click the Add
button to open the Add Profile
Association
dialog box.
Select the sRGB Color Space Profile.icm
file, then click the Add
button
To activate a color profile for the monitor, you must set it as the Default Monitor Profile. Select
sRGB Color Space Profile
, then click Set as Default
button.
Click Apply
or OK
.
Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows Vista
Click Appearance and Personalization
icon in the Control Panel.
Click Personalization
.
Click Display Settings
.
Click the Advanced Settings
button.
Click the Color Management
tab, then click the Color Management
button.
Click the Advanced
tab, then click the Change System Defaults
button.
On the Devices
tab, click the Add
button.
Select the RGB Color Space Profile.icm file, then click the OK
button.
To activate a color profile for the monitor, you must set it as the Default Monitor Profile. Select
sRGB Color Space Profile
, then click the Set as Default
button.
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