HP 2710m User Guide

							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.
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							Keyboard Parking
If you need more space on your desktop, place the keyboard under the monitor when not in use.
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							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.
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							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.
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							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
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							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.
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							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.
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							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.
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							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.
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							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.
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