HP Compaq Q1910s User Guide

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....

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 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...

Side-Panel Controls
Control buttons are located on the right side of the monitor:
Figure 4-2  Side-panel control buttons
1
2
3
4
5
No.IconDescription
1PowerTurns the monitor on or puts it in standby or sleep mode. The Power
button is located on the top right side of the monitor.
2Auto/OKAuto-adjusts the display to the ideal setting when the OSD is not
active / Enters the selected option.
3
/+
Or
Source/+
Hot key to link to Quick View / Navigates forward through the OSD
menu and increases adjustment...

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)...

IconMain Menu OptionsSub-menu OptionsDescription
 Custom ColorSelects 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 AdjustmentAutomatically adjusts the screen image
(VGA input only).
 Horizontal PositionAdjusts the horizontal position of the
picture (VGA input only).
 Vertical PositionAdjusts...

IconMain Menu OptionsSub-menu OptionsDescription
 OSD TimeoutSets the time in seconds that the OSD is
visible after the last button is pressed. The
factory default is 30 seconds.
 Power SaverEnables the power saving feature (see
Power-Saver Feature in this chapter).
Select:
On
Off
The factory default is On.
 Power on RecallRestores power to the monitor following
an unexpected removal of power. Select:
On
Off
The factory default is On.
 Mode DisplayDisplays the resolution, refresh rate, and
frequency...

IconMain Menu OptionsSub-menu OptionsDescription
ManagementPower-On Status DisplayDisplays 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 SupportAllows 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 LEDTurns the light (LED) in the...

IconMain Menu OptionsSub-menu OptionsDescription
  VersionReports the firmware version of the
monitor.
  Backlight HoursReports the total hours of backlight
operation.
  Service SupportFor service support, go to:
http://www.hp.com/support
Factory Reset Returns settings to factory defaults.
Quick View Movie
Photo
Gaming
Text
CustomSettings saved when user adjusts the
Brightness, Contrast, or Color in one of
the Quick View options.
Identifying Monitor Conditions
Special messages appear on the monitor...

Adjusting Screen Quality
The auto adjustment feature automatically fine-tunes the image quality for display size, position, clock,
and phase each time a new video mode is displayed. For more precise adjustments of VGA input, run
the Auto Adjustment software on the CD. See Using the Auto Adjustment Function in this chapter.
If you want additional image quality improvement, use the Clock and Clock Phase controls of the monitor
to fine tune the image. See Optimizing Analog Video in this chapter.
Optimizing...

A Troubleshooting
Solving Common Problems
The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended
solutions:
ProblemSolution
Power LED is not on.Make sure the Power button is on, and the power cord is properly connected to a grounded
power outlet and to the monitor.
Select Management in the OSD menu, and then select Bezel Power LED. Check if the Bezel
Power LED option is set to Off and, if so, set to On mode.
Screen is blank.Connect the power cord. Turn on the...