HP 2210i User Guide
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2.Adjust the tilt by moving the top edge of the monitor either toward or away from you, without touching the screen. Figure 3-12 Tilt adjustment Adjusting the Swivel The monitor allows a usable range of motion with the swivel feature. Figure 3-13 Swivel adjustment CAUTION:To avoid breakage or other damage, avoid applying pressure to the LCD screen while swiveling it or changing the tilt. Adjusting the Swivel 15
Keyboard Parking If you need more space on your desktop, place the keyboard under the monitor when not in use. 16 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor
4 Operating the Monitor CD Software and Utilities The CD that is included with this monitor contains drivers and software that you can install on your computer. Installing Drivers If you determine that you need to update the drivers, you can install the monitor driver INF and ICM files from the CD, or download them from the Internet. Installing the monitor driver software from the CD To install the monitor driver software from the CD: 1.Insert the CD in your computer CD drive. The CD menu appears. 2.Select the language. 3.Click Install Monitor Driver Software. 4.Follow the on-screen instructions. 5.Ensure that the proper resolutions and refresh rates appear in the Display Control Panel settings. Refer to the Windows® operating system documentation for more information. NOTE:You might need to install the digitally signed monitor drivers (INF or ICM files) manually from the CD, in case of an installation error. Refer to the Driver Software Readme file on the CD for instructions (in English only). Downloading updated drivers from the Internet To download the latest version of drivers and software files from the HP Support site: 1.Refer to: http://www.hp.com/support. 2.Select your country/region. 3.Select Download Drivers and Software. 4.Enter the model number of your monitor. The software download pages for your monitor are displayed. 5.Download and install the driver and software files by following the instructions on the download pages. 6.Ensure that your system meets the requirements. CD Software and Utilities 17
Using the Auto Adjustment Function You can easily optimize the screen performance for the VGA input by using the Auto/OK button on the monitor and the auto adjustment pattern software on the CD provided. Do not use this procedure if your monitor is using a DVI or HDMI input. If your monitor is using a VGA 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 ●Off-center picture CAUTION:Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on- screen for a prolonged period of time (12 consecutive hours of non-use). To avoid burn-in image damage on your monitor screen, you should always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it is not in use for a prolonged period of time. Image retention is a condition that may occur on all LCD screens. To use the auto adjustment feature: 1.Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting. 2.Press the Auto/OK button on the monitor front panel. ●You can also press the Menu button, and then select Image Control, followed by Auto Adjustment from the OSD menu. ●If the result is not satisfactory, continue with the procedure. 3.Insert the CD in your computer CD drive. The CD menu displays. 4.Select the language. 5.Select Open Auto Adjustment Software. 6.The setup test pattern displays. Figure 4-1 Auto adjustment setup test pattern 7.Press the Auto/OK button on the monitor panel to produce a stable, centered image. 18 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor
Front-Panel Controls Control buttons are located on the right front of the monitor: No. Icon Description 1Power Turns the monitor on or puts it in standby or sleep mode. The Power button is located on the top or front of the monitor depending on the model. 2MenuOpens, selects, or exits the OSD menu. 3 Adjusts the volume level. 4SourceChooses video input source from the computer 5 Navigates backward through the OSD menu and decreases adjustment levels. 6 Navigates forward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels. 7AutoAuto-adjusts the display to the ideal setting when the OSD is not active / Enters the selected option. 8OKEnters the selected option Front-Panel Controls 19
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) An on-screen display is an image superimposed on a screen picture, commonly used by monitors, televisions, VCRs, and DVD players to display information such as volume, channel, and time. 1.If the monitor is not already on, press the Power button to turn on the monitor. 2.To access the OSD menu, press the Menu button. The OSD Main Menu displays. 3.To navigate through the Main or sub-menu, press the + (Plus) button on the monitors side panel to scroll up, or the – (Minus) button to scroll in reverse. Then press the Auto/OK button to select the highlighted function. NOTE:The menu moves to the top if you scroll down at the bottom of the selections. The menu moves to the bottom if you scroll up at the top of the selections. 4.To adjust the scale of a selected item, press the + or – button. 5.Select Save and Return. If you dont want to save the setting, select Cancel from the sub-menu or Exit from the Main Menu. 6.Press the Menu button to exit the OSD. NOTE:When a menu is displayed, if the buttons are untouched for 30 seconds (factory default), adjustments and settings are saved and the menu closes. 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 active only if you change a menu item. ●Reset — to change back to the previous setting. Icon Main Menu Options Sub-menu Options Description Brightness Adjusts the brightness level of the screen. Contrast Adjusts the contrast level of the screen. Color Selects the screen color. The factory default is 6500 K or Custom Color, depending on the model. 9300 K Changes to slightly blueish white. 6500 K Changes to slightly reddish white. sRGB Sets your screen colors to adapt to the color standards used in the image technology industry. 20 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor
Icon Main Menu Options Sub-menu Options Description Quick View Settings saved when user adjusts the Brightness, Contrast, or Color in one of the Quick View options. Movie Photo Gaming Text Custom 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. Image Control Adjusts the screen image. Also enables or disables the ambient light sensor (select models). Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the screen image (VGA input only). Clock Minimizes any vertical bars or strips visible on the screen background. Adjusting the Clock will also change the horizontal screen image (VGA input only). 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 (VGA input only). Horizontal Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture (VGA input only). Vertical Position Adjusts the vertical position of the picture (VGA input only). 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. Sharpness (VGA only)Adjusts the screen image to look sharper or soft. Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) 21
Icon Main Menu Options Sub-menu Options Description Video OverDrive Reduces motion blur in video and fast moving games. Sets the OverDrive feature on or off; the default setting is Off. (select models) Dynamic Contrast Ratio Displays the status of the Dynamic Contrast Ratio (DCR) setting. DCR automatically adjusts the balance between white and black levels to provide you with an optimal image. Select: On Off The factory default is On or Off, depending on the model. OSD Control Adjusts the position of the OSD menu on the screen. 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. 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. OSD Transparency Adjust to view the background information through the OSD. OSD Timeout Sets the time in seconds that the OSD is visible after the last button is pressed. The factory default is 30 seconds. Rotate OSD Selects the Landscape or Portrait position. The factory default is Landscape. (select models) Management Selects the power-management features of the monitor. Power Saver Enables the power saving feature (see Power-Saver Feature in this chapter). Select: On Off The factory default is On. Power-On Recall Restores power to the monitor following an unexpected removal of power. Select: On Off The factory default is On. 22 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor
Icon Main Menu Options Sub-menu Options Description Mode Display Displays the resolution, refresh rate, and frequency information on the screen each time the OSD Main Menu is accessed. Select: On Off The factory default is On or Off, depending on the model. Monitor Status Displays the operating status of the monitor each time the monitor is powered on. Select the location at which to display the status: Top Middle Bottom Off The factory default is Top or Off, depending on the model. DDC/CI Support Allows the computer to control some OSD menu features such as Brightness, Contrast, and Color Temperature. Select: On Off The factory default is On. Bezel Power LED Turns the light (LED) in the Power button on and off. When set to off, the light will remain off at all times. Volume Adjusts the volume level. Speaker Self-Test (HDMI only)Provides a self-test for the speakers. Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) 23
Icon Main Menu Options Sub-menu Options Description 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. Language Selects the language in which the OSD menu is displayed. The factory default is English. 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. Service Support For service support, go to: http://www.hp.com/support Factory Reset Returns settings to factory defaults. Source Control Selects the video input signal. VGA is the factory default. DVI Selects DVI as the video input signal. HDMI Selects HDMI as the video input signal. (select models) VGA Selects VGA as the video input signal. 24 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor