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 monitor back to its landscape position.
Monitor pivots to a partial position and a portrait position (select models only)
 
						

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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 swivel feature.
Adjusting the monitor swivel
CAUTION: To avoid breakage or other damage, avoid applying pressure to the LCD screen while swiveling it or 
changing the tilt.
 
						

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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 use. 
Placing the keyboard under the monitor
 
						

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4
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 Install Monitor Driver Software.
4.Follow the onscreen instructions.
5.Restart the computer.
6.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.
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 using the instructions in the download pages.
6.Ensure that your system meets the requirements.
Pivot Pro Software
Use Pivot Pro Software to switch between landscape and portrait view.
To install the software:
1.Insert the CD in your computer CD drive. The CD menu displays.
2.Select the language.
3.Click Install Pivot Pro Software (available on select models).
4.Follow the onscreen instructions.
5.Restart the computer.
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).
 
						

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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 shadowing effects
■Faint vertical bars
■Thin, horizontal scrolling lines
■Off-center picture
To use the auto-adjustment feature:
1.Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting.
2.Press the Auto/Adjust 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. See “Adjusting Screen Quality” in this chapter.
❏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.
Auto-adjustment setup test pattern
7.Press the Auto/Adjust button on the monitor front panel to produce a stable, centered image.
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.
 
						

							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. The OSD Main Menu displays.
3.To navigate through the Main or Sub-Menu menu, press the + (Plus) button on the monitor’s front panel to scroll 
up, or the – (Minus) button to scroll in reverse. With the OSD active, swiping (one horizontal movement across 
the slider) from Minus to Plus results in steady movement to the top of the menu or sub-menu being displayed. 
Then press the OK button to select the highlighted function.
With an adjustment scale active, swiping from Minus to Plus results in steady movement to the maximum 
adjustment setting. If movement is stopped before the end of the slider, the adjustment level stays at the last 
setting.
4.To adjust the scale of a selected item, swipe between the + and – buttons.
5.Select Save and Return.
If you don’t 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.
IconDescription
PowerTurns the monitor on and to standby or sleep mode.
NOTE: The power button is located on the bottom or front of the monitor depending on the model.
MenuOpens, selects, or exits the OSD menu.
Vo l u m eAdjusts the volume level.
SourceChooses video input source from the computer.
–Navigates backward through the OSD menu and decreases adjustment levels.
Slider bar activates the OSD and moves quickly through the menu or submenu selected.
+Navigates forward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels.
AutoAuto-adjusts the display to the ideal setting when the OSD is not active.
OKEnters the selected option.
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.
 
						

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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 to the previous setting.
Icon
Main Menu 
Options
Submenu OptionsDescription 
Brightness Adjusts the brightness level of the screen.
Contrast Adjusts the contrast level of the screen.
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).
Horizontal Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture (VGA Input only).
Vertical Position Adjusts the vertical position of the picture (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).
Custom ScalingFill to Screen
Fill to Aspect Ratio
One to One
Sharpness  Adjust sharpness level of screen.
Video OverDrive On or Off selection.
Ambient Light Sensor 
(select models only)On or Off selection.
OSD Control Adjusts the display of the OSD menus 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 Rotates the OSD menu to landscape or portrait position.
 
						

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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 Shows views optimized for different media: 
Movie
Photo
Gaming
Te x t
Custom
Language Selects the language in which the OSD menu is displayed. The 
factory default is English.
Management Selects the power-management features of the monitor.
Volume Adjusts the volume level for various components.
Select Audio Auto-Detect
Select HDMI Audio
Select PC Analog Audio
Speaker Self-Test
Power Saver Enables the power saving feature (see “Power-Saver Feature” 
in this chapter). Select:
On
Off
The factory default is On.
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 to which to display 
the status:
To p
Middle
Bottom
Off
The factory default is Top or Off, depending on the model.
Icon
Main Menu 
Options
Submenu OptionsDescription (Continued)
 
						

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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 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.
Source Control Selects the default video input signal when the monitor is 
connected to two active and valid video sources. The default is 
DVI. You must restart the computer to have the change take 
effect.
DVI Video input signal comes from DVI.
HDMI Video input signal comes from HDMI.
VGA Video input signal comes from VGA.
Default SourceDVI
HDMI
VGA
The factory default is DVI.
Auto-Switch SourceOn
Off
The factory default is On.
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.
FW 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.
Icon
Main Menu 
Options
Submenu OptionsDescription (Continued)