HP L1950g User Guide

To use the auto-adjustment feature:
1.Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting.
2.Press the -/Auto button on the monitor front panel.
●You can also press the Menu button, then select Image Control from the OSD Main Menu.
Refer to 
Adjusting the Monitor Settings on page 25 in this chapter.
●If the result is not satisfactory, continue with the procedure.
3.Insert the CD in the disc drive. The CD menu is displayed.
4.Select Open Auto-Adjustment Software. The setup test pattern is...

Front Panel Controls
Table 4-1  Monitor Front Panel Controls
Control Function
1MenuOpens, selects or exits the OSD menu.
2Minus●If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward
through the OSD menu and decrease adjustment
levels.
●If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the auto
adjustment feature to optimize the screen image.
3Plus●Navigates forward through the OSD menu and
increases adjustment levels.
●When the OSD menu is inactive, an Input button
chooses the video input signal input, VGA or...

Adjusting the Monitor Settings
The monitor settings can be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu or from the HP Display
Assistant utility.
Using the On-Screen Display Menu
Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences. To
access the OSD, do the following:
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 on the monitor’s front panel.
3.To navigate through the OSD Menu,...

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 only active if you change a menu item.
Table 4-2  OSD Menu
IconMain MenuSubmenuDescription
BrightnessAdjustable scaleAdjusts the...

IconMain MenuSubmenuDescription
9300 KChanges to slightly blueish white.
6500 KChanges to slightly reddish white.
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
sRGBSets your screen colors to adapt to the color standards
used in the image technology industry.
LanguageSelects the language in which the OSD menu is
displayed. The factory default is English.
ManagementSelects the OSD and power...

IconMain MenuSubmenuDescription
Depending on monitor model, factory default is On or
Off.
Power-On Status
DisplayDisplays the operating status of the monitor each time
the monitor is powered on. Select the location to
display the status to:
●Top
●Middle
●Bottom
●Off
The factory default is Top.
DDC/CI SupportAllows 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 LEDTurns off the power LED on the...

IconMain MenuSubmenuDescription
Digital — DVI — Selects DVI input.
InformationSelects and displays important information about the
monitor.
Current SettingsProvides the current input video mode.
Recommended
SettingsProvides the recommended resolution mode and
refresh rate for the monitor.
Serial NumberReports the serial number of the monitor. The serial
number is needed if contacting HP technical support.
VersionReports the firmware version of the monitor.
Backlight HoursReports the total hours of...

Optimizing Digital Conversion
Two controls in the on-screen display can be adjusted to improve image performance: Clock and Clock
Phase.
NOTE:The Clock and Clock Phase controls are adjustable only when using an analog input. These
controls are not adjustable for digital inputs.
The Clock must first be set correctly since the Clock Phase settings are dependent on the main Clock
setting. Use these controls only when the auto-adjustment function does not provide a satisfactory
image....

Identifying Monitor Conditions
Special messages will appear on the monitor screen when identifying the following monitor conditions:
●Input Signal Out of Range—Change resolution setting to 1280 x 1024 – 60Hz—Indicates the
monitor does not support the input signal because the resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher
than the monitor supports (models L1950/L1950g, L1750, L1910 and L1710).
●Input Signal Out of Range—Change resolution setting to 1440 x 900 – 60Hz—Indicates the
monitor does not support...

Sleep Timer Mode
The Sleep Timer mode is an energy-saving feature that enables you to set a time for the monitor to
power on and off at the same time every day. This also extends the life of the backlight bulbs in the
monitor. The Sleep Timer has five settings:
●Set Current Time
●Set Sleep Time
●Set On Time
●Timer: On/Off
●Sleep Now
To set the timer:
1.Press the Menu button on the monitor front panel to display the OSD Menu.
2.Scroll down and highlight Management.
3.Press the Menu button to select...