HP 2509p User Guide

Setting Up the Monitor
User’s Guide3–11
Adjusting the Pivot
The monitor may be pivoted to make it easy to plug in all the connections (select models only). See 
“Pivot Pro Software” for more information.
1.Face the front of the monitor and hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the pivot:
Full pivot — the monitor pivots 90° to portrait position (select models only). 
Partial pivot — the monitor pivots 45° (select models only).
2.After plugging in the connections, move the...

Setting Up the Monitor
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Adjusting the Tilt
For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your own preference, as follows:
1.Face the front of the monitor and hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt.
2.Adjust the tilt by moving the top edge of the monitor either toward or away from you, without touching the 
screen.
Adjusting the monitor tilt
Adjusting the Swivel
The HP LCD monitor allows a usable range of motion with the...

Setting Up the Monitor
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Adjusting the Monitor Height
The HP LCD monitor has a slider height adjustment mechanism with a locking feature. The range of the height 
adjustment is 4 inches (102 mm).
1.While holding the monitor base, push the monitor down to release the lock mechanism.
2.Move the monitor up or down to the desired position and lock into place.
Adjusting the monitor height
Keyboard Parking
If you need more space on your desktop, place the keyboard under the monitor when not in...

Setting Up the Monitor
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Operating the Monitor
CD Software and Utilities
The CD that is included with this monitor contains the 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.
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...

Operating the Monitor
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Using the Auto-Adjustment Function
You can easily optimize the screen performance for the VGA input by using the Auto/Select 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 the VGA input, this 
procedure can correct the following image-quality conditions:
■Fuzzy or unclear focus
■Ghosting, streaking, or...

Operating the Monitor
User’s Guide4–3
Front-Panel Controls
Control buttons are located on the lower right front of the monitor:
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.Touch the slider bar to enable the OSD menu, then press the Menu button....

Operating the Monitor
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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...

Operating the Monitor
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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.
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.
sRGB Sets your screen colors to adapt to the color standards used in 
the image technology industry.
Quick View...

Operating the Monitor
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Management 
(continued)DDC/CI Support Allows the computer to control some OSD menu features such 
as brightness, contrast, and color temperature. Set to:
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.
Sleep Timer Provides the timer-adjustment menu options:
Set Current Time — Sets the current time in hours and minutes.
Set...