HP La1951g User Guide

							Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base
You can remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base to install the panel on a wall, a swing arm,
or other mounting fixture.
CAUTION:Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and the
power and signal cables are both disconnected.
1.Disconnect and remove the signal and power cables from the back of the monitor.
2.Lay the monitor face down on a flat surface covered by a dry, clean cloth.
3.Remove the four screws on the back of the monitor that connect the monitor panel to the pedestal
base.
Figure 3-12  Removing the Pedestal Base
4.Lift up on the pedestal base to remove it from the monitor display head.
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							Mounting the Monitor
The monitor panel can be attached to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture.
1.Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refer to 
Removing the Monitor Pedestal
Base on page 13 in the previous section.
2.To attach the monitor to a swing arm, insert four 10mm screws through the holes on the swing arm
plate and into the mounting holes on the monitor.
CAUTION:This monitor supports the VESA industry standard 100 mm mounting holes. To attach
a third-party mounting solution to the monitor, four 4 mm, 0.7 pitch, and 10 mm long screws are
required. Longer screws must not be used because they may damage the monitor. It is important
to verify that the manufacturer’s mounting solution is compliant with the VESA standard and is rated
to support the weight of the monitor display panel. For best performance, it is important to use the
power and video cables provided with the monitor.
Figure 3-13  Mounting the Monitor
To attach the monitor to other mounting fixtures, follow the instructions included with the mounting
fixture to ensure that the monitor is safely attached.
3.Reconnect the cables to the monitor panel.
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							Locating the Rating Labels
The rating labels on the monitor provide the spare part number, product number, and serial number.
You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monitor model. The rating labels are
located on the rear panel of the monitor display head.
Figure 3-14  Locating the Rating Labels
Installing a Cable Lock
You can secure the monitor to a fixed object with an optional cable lock available from HP.
NOTE:For more information on HP accessories, go to http://www.hp.com/go/options.
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							4 Operating the Monitor
Software and Utilities
The CD that comes with the monitor contains files you can install on the computer:
●an .INF (Information) file
●an .ICM (Image Color Matching) file
●auto-adjustment pattern utility
●additional software for the monitor model
NOTE:If the monitor does not include a CD, the .INF and .ICM files can be downloaded from the HP
monitors support Web site. See 
Downloading from the Worldwide Web on page 17 in this chapter.
The Information File
The .INF file defines monitor resources used by Microsoft Windows operating systems to ensure monitor
compatibility with the computer’s graphics adapter.
This monitor is Microsoft Windows Plug and Play compatible and the monitor will work correctly without
installing the .INF file. Monitor Plug and Play compatibility requires that the computer’s graphic card is
VESA DDC2–compliant and that the monitor connects directly to the graphics card. Plug and Play does
not work through separate BNC type connectors or through distribution buffers/boxes.
The Image Color Matching File
The .ICM files are data files that are used in conjunction with graphics programs to provide consistent
color matching from monitor screen to printer, or from scanner to monitor screen. This file is activated
from within graphics programs that support this feature.
NOTE:The ICM color profile is written in accordance with the International Color Consortium (ICC)
Profile Format specification.
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							Installing the .INF and .ICM Files
After you determine that you need to update, you can install the .INF and .ICM files from the CD or
download them.
Installing from the CD
To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from the CD:
1.Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is displayed.
2.View the Monitor Driver Software Readme file.
3.Select Install Monitor Driver Software.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions.
5.Ensure that the proper resolution and refresh rates appear in the Windows Display control panel.
NOTE:You may need to install the digitally signed monitor .INF and .ICM files manually from the CD
in the event of an installation error. Refer to the Monitor Driver Software Readme file on the CD.
Downloading from the Worldwide Web
To download the latest version of .INF and .ICM files from the HP monitors support Web site:
1.Refer to 
http://www.hp.com/support and select the country region.
2.Follow the links for the monitor to the support page and download page.
3.Ensure the system meets the requirements.
4.Download the software by following the instructions.
Using the Auto-Adjustment Function
You can optimize the screen performance for the VGA (analog) input by using the -/Auto button on the
monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software utility on the CD provided.
Do not use this procedure if the monitor is using a DVI input. If the monitor is using a VGA (analog)
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
●An off-center picture
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							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 20 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 displayed.
5.Press the -/Auto button on the monitor front panel to produce a stable, centered image.
6.Press the ESC key or any other key on the keyboard to exit the test pattern.
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							Front Panel Controls
Table 4-1  Monitor Front Panel Controls
Control Function
1MenuOpens, selects or exits the OSD menu.
2– (minus)/Auto●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.
3+ (plus)/Input●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 DVI (select
models have input select function).
4 Power LEDGreen = Fully powered.
Amber = Sleep mode.
Flashing Amber = Sleep Timer mode.
5Power Turns the monitor on or off.
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							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, press the + (Plus) button on the monitor’s front panel to scroll
up, or the – (Minus) button to scroll in reverse.
4.To select an item from the OSD Menu, use the + or – buttons to scroll to and highlight your selection,
then press the Menu button to select that function.
5.Adjust the item using the + or – buttons on the front panel to adjust the scale.
6.After adjusting the function, select Save and Return, or Cancel if you don’t want to save the setting,
then select Exit from the Main Menu.
NOTE:If the buttons remain untouched for 10 seconds while displaying a menu, new adjustments will
be discarded and the settings will revert to previous settings and exit the menu.
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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 only active if you change a menu item.
Table 4-2  OSD Menu
IconMain MenuSubmenuDescription
BrightnessAdjustable scaleAdjusts the brightness level of the screen. The factory
default range is 90.
ContrastAdjustable scaleAdjusts the contrast level of the screen. The factory
default range is 80.
ColorSelects the screen color. The factory default is 6500K
or Custom Color, depending on the model.
9300 KChanges to slightly blueish white.
6500 KChanges to slightly reddish white.
sRGBSets your screen colors to adapt to the color standards
used in the image technology industry.
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 ControlAdjusts the screen image. (VGA input only)
Auto AdjustmentAutomatically adjusts the screen image.
Horizontal PositionAdjusts the position of the screen image left and right.
Vertical PositionAdjusts the position of the screen image up and down.
Custom ScalingSelects 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 (non-native
modes)Adjusts the screen image to look sharper or soft.
Clock Minimizes any vertical bars or strips visible on the
screen background. Adjusting the Clock will also
change the horizontal screen image.
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							IconMain MenuSubmenuDescription
Clock PhaseAdjusts the focus of the display. This adjustment
allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear or
sharpen the image of characters.
OSD ControlProvides a menu for adjusting the on-screen display
(OSD) controls.
Horizontal OSD
PositionChanges the viewing position of the OSD menu to the
left or right area of the screen. The factory default
range is 50.
Vertical OSD PositionChanges the viewing position of the OSD menu to the
top or bottom area of the screen. The factory default
range is 50.
OSD TransparencyAdjust to view the background information through the
OSD.
OSD TimeoutSets the time duration in seconds that the OSD is
visible after the last button is pressed. The range is 5
– 60 seconds. The factory default is 30 seconds.
 Rotate OSDRotates the OSD menus and messages to support the
monitors pivot feature. The choices are Landscape
and Portrait.
ManagementSelects the OSD and power management features of
the monitor.
Power SaverEnables the power saving feature. 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 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.
Table 4-2  OSD Menu (continued)
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