HP W2228h User Guide

Setting Up the Monitor
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Adjusting the Swivel
The HP LCD monitor allows a usable range of motion with the swivel feature.
CAUTION: The monitor can fall back if the hinge is extended fully and the monitor screen is tilted back too far.
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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Adjusting the Height
The monitor adjusts up and down easily by extending or lowering the hinge.
Pivoting the Monitor
1.Facing the monitor and holding its base down, tilt the monitor backward 10 to 30 degrees by pulling the bottom 
of the screen toward you.
NOTE: For full functionality of this pivot feature (select models only), the My Display software may need to be 
installed. See “My Display Software (Select Models)” in the Operating the Monitor chapter for...

Setting Up the Monitor
User’s Guide3–11 2.If the monitor is in its landscape position, after it is tilted back, pivot it clockwise to portrait position. If it is in 
portrait position, tilt it back and pivot the monitor counterclockwise to landscape orientation.
CAUTION: The first step is important—the double-hinged monitor can scratch the base surface if the monitor is not 
tilted back enough before pivoting it.
 

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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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Operating the Monitor
CD Software and Utilities
The CD that is included with this monitor contains the 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.
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...

Operating the Monitor
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Using the Auto-Adjustment Function
You can easily optimize the screen performance for the VGA input by using the Auto/Select 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 the VGA input, this 
procedure can correct the following image-quality conditions:
■Fuzzy or unclear focus
■Ghosting, streaking, or shadowing effects
■Faint vertical...

Operating the Monitor
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My Display Software (Select Models)
Use My Display to choose preferences for optimum viewing. You can select settings for gaming, movies, photo 
editing or just working on documents and spreadsheets. My Display also provides an easy way to adjust settings 
such as brightness, color, and contrast.
To install the software:
1.Insert the CD in your computer CD drive. The CD menu displays.
2.Select the language.
3.Click Install My Display Software (available on select...

Operating the Monitor
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Using the Onscreen Display (OSD)
An onscreen 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 menu, press the + (Plus) button on the monitor’s...

Operating the Monitor
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Icon
Main Menu 
Options
Submenu OptionsDescription 
Switch Video Input 
(select models only)Switches the video input signal source when the monitor is 
connected to two active and valid video sources. Switching 
video input sources may take several seconds.
Brightness Adjusts the brightness level of the screen.
Contrast Adjusts the contrast level of the screen.
Image Control Adjusts the screen image. Also enables or disables the ambient 
light sensor (select...

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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.
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.
sRGB Sets your screen colors to adapt to the color standards used in 
the image technology industry.
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