HP Lp2480zx User Guide

							Using the Accessory Rails
The monitor features accessory rails on the rear that may be used to mount optional devices, such as
the HP speaker bar, to the LCD monitor. Refer to the documentation included with the optional device
for detailed mounting instructions.
Figure 3-10  Using the Accessory Rails Feature
Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base
You can remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base to mount the panel on a wall, a swing arm,
or other mounting fixture.
This monitor has a Quick Release mechanism that allows you to easily remove and replace the monitor
panel to the pedestal base.
CAUTION:Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and the
power and signal cables are both disconnected. Also disconnect any USB cables that are connected to
the monitor.
1.Disconnect and remove the signal and power cables from the back of the monitor.
2.Slide the quick release latch (1) on the pedestal base to the side (either right or left).
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							3.Pull up on the monitor display panel (2) to remove it from the base.
Figure 3-11  Removing the Monitor from the Pedestal Base
Mounting the Monitor
The HP Quick Release can be removed from the pedestal base and installed on a mounting fixture. It
allows you to quickly and securely attach the monitor panel to the mounting fixture.
1.Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refer to 
Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base
on page 15 in the previous section.
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 (not provided with the monitor). 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.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury or of damage to the equipment, check that the
wall-mounting fixture is adequately installed and secured before attaching the monitor. Refer to the
instructions supplied with the wall-mounting fixture and check that it is capable of supporting the
monitor.
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							2.Remove the Quick Release from the pedestal base by removing the four screws.
Figure 3-12  Removing the HP Quick Release from the Pedestal Base
3.Mount the Quick Release to a swing arm or other mounting fixture using the four screws removed
from the Quick Release in the previous step.
Figure 3-13  Installing the Quick Release
CAUTION:The Quick Release can also be installed directly to a wall to mount the monitor panel.
It is designed to support a maximum of up to 10.9 kg (24 lbs). If you are mounting to a wall, HP
recommends that you consult with a qualified engineering, architectural, or construction
professional to determine the appropriate type and quantity of mounting fasteners required for your
application and to ensure that the mounting solution is properly installed to support applied loads.
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							4.Insert the monitor panel into the Quick Release, and then press down firmly on the monitor to lock
it in place. When the Quick Release locks, it will make a clicking sound.
Figure 3-14  Inserting the Monitor Panel into the Quick Release
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 of the monitor display panel.
Figure 3-15  Locating the Rating Labels
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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
●.ICM (Image Color Matching) files
●auto-adjustment pattern utility
●HP Display Assistant software
PDF Complete is supplied on this CD and can be installed from the menu.
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 20 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. The .ICM file contains
a monitor color system profile. 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.
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							Using the Auto-Adjustment Function
You can optimize the screen performance for VGA (analog) input by using the - (Minus) 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-D, HDMI, or DisplayPort 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
To use the auto-adjustment feature:
1.Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting.
2.Press the - (minus) button on the monitor front panel.
●You can also press the Menu button, then select Image Control > Auto Adjustment from
the OSD Main Menu. Refer to 
Adjusting the Monitor Settings on page 23 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 - (minus) 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
1FunctionPerforms the function set in the OSD menu (OSD Control >
Function Control).
2InputSelects the video input (DVI-1, DVI-2, HDMI, DisplayPort,
Component, S-Video, or Composite).
3+ (Plus)Navigates forward through the OSD menu and increases
adjustment levels.
4– (Minus)●Navigates backward through the OSD menu and
decreases adjustment levels.
●When the OSD menu is inactive, activates the auto
adjustment feature to optimize the screen image.
5Menu/SelectOpens, selects or exits the OSD menu.
6Power LEDGreen = Fully powered.
Amber = Sleep mode.
Flashing Amber = Sleep Timer mode.
7 Power 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 software.
NOTE:If you are having a problem with the monitor settings, select the Factory Reset option in the
OSD menu to see if that solves the problem before adjusting other settings in the OSD menu. The
Factory Reset function returns all OSD menu settings and DDC/CI controls to the factory default settings,
except the language.
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
down, or the – (minus) button to scroll up.
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 front panel buttons remain untouched for 40 seconds while displaying a menu, the OSD
will automatically “time out” and close, and all adjustments made in the OSD will be saved. The factory
default 40 second delay can be adjusted in the OSD to between 10 and 60 seconds.
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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.
●Reset—to change back to the previous setting.
Table 4-2  OSD Menu
IconMain MenuSubmenuDescription
Color Space Displays the Color Space presets.
For each Color Space preset, the RGB primaries, WhitePoint,
Gamma, and Luminance are listed. Presets set up at the factory
can be reset to factory calibration. Presets set up by the user can
be reset to the last calibration.
  FullFactory-calibrated preset with the full color gamut and native white
point supported by the panel/backlight.
  Adobe-RGBFactory calibrated preset for the Adobe-RGB standard.
  SMPTE-CFactory calibrated preset for the SMPTE-C standard.
  sRGBFactory calibrated preset for the sRGB standard.
  Rec. 709Factory calibrated preset for the Rec. 709 standard.
  DCI-P3 EmulationFactory calibrated emulation preset for the DCI-P3 standard. Note
the monitor’s color gamut does not fully enclose the DCI-P3 color
space.
  User-7User-calibrated preset that must be set up before use.
 Luminance/BrightnessAdjusts the Luminance/Brightness level of the screen. The control
range is 50 – 250 cd/m2 with a step size of 1 cd/m2.
 WhitePoint/Color TempAdjust the WhitePoint/Color Temp level of the screen. The control
range is 4000 – 12,000 K with a step size of 100.
  Primaries and Gamma
InformationDisplays Primaries and Gamma information for the active Color
Space preset.
  Reset to Factory
CalibrationReturns Color Space preset to the factory calibrated settings.
  Reset to Last CalibrationReturns Color Space preset to the last calibrated settings.
Image ControlAdjusts the screen image.
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 Scaling Selects the method on how displayed information on the monitor
will be formatted. Select:
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