HP W2228h User Guide

							Setting Up the Monitor
User’s Guide3–9
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 information on how 
to install this software. Some graphics cards support rotating the image of the display automatically.
 
						

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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 Install Monitor Driver Software.
4.Follow the onscreen instructions.
5.Restart the computer.
6.Ensure that the proper resolutions and refresh rates appear in the Display Control Panel settings. Refer to the 
Windows
® operating system documentation for more information.
Downloading updated drivers from the Internet
To download the latest version of drivers and software files from the HP Support site:
1.Refer to: http://www.hp.com/support
2.Select your country/region.
3.Select Download Drivers and Software.
4.Enter the model number of your monitor. The software-download pages for your monitor are displayed.
5.Download and install the driver and software files by using the instructions in the download pages.
6.Ensure that your system meets the requirements.
Pivot Pro Software (Select Models)
Use Pivot Pro Software to switch between landscape and portrait view.
To install the software:
1.Insert the CD in your computer CD drive. The CD menu displays.
2.Select the language.
3.Click Install Pivot Pro Software (available on select models).
4.Follow the onscreen instructions.
5.Restart the computer.
NOTE: You might need to install the digitally signed monitor drivers (INF or ICM files) manually from the CD, in case 
of an installation error. Refer to the “Driver Software Readme” file on the CD for instructions (in English only).
 
						

							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 bars
■Thin, horizontal scrolling lines
■Off-center picture
To use the auto-adjustment feature:
1.Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting.
2.Press the Auto/Select button on the monitor front panel.
❏You can also press the Menu button, and then select Image Control, followed by Auto Adjustment 
from the OSD menu. See “Adjusting Screen Quality” in this chapter.
❏If the result is not satisfactory, continue with the procedure.
3.Insert the CD in your computer CD drive. The CD menu displays.
4.Select the language.
5.Select Open Auto-Adjustment Software.
6.The setup test pattern displays.
Auto-adjustment setup test pattern
7.Press the Auto/Select button on the monitor front panel to produce a stable, centered image.
CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a 
prolonged period of time (12 consecutive hours of non-use). To avoid burn-in image damage on your monitor 
screen, you should always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it is not in use for a 
prolonged period of time. Image retention is a condition that may occur on all LCD screens.
 
						

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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 models).
4.Follow the onscreen instructions.
5.Restart the computer.
To open the My Display software:
1.Click the HP My Display icon on the taskbar. 
Or
1.Click the Windows Vista start button™   on the taskbar.
2.Click All Programs.
3.Click HP My Display.
4.Select HP My Display.
For additional information, refer to the onscreen Help within the software.
Front-Panel Controls
Control buttons are located on the front or top of the monitor:
IconDescription
PowerTurns the monitor on and to standby or sleep mode.
NOTE: The power button is located on the top or front of the monitor depending on the model.
MenuOpens, selects, or exits the OSD menu.
Adjusts the volume level.
SourceChooses video input source from the computer.
–Navigates backward through the OSD menu and decreases adjustment levels.
+Navigates forward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels.
AutoAuto-adjusts the display to the ideal setting when the OSD is not active.
SelectEnters the selected option.
 
						

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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 front panel to scroll 
up, or the – (Minus) button to scroll in reverse. Then press the Auto/Select button to select the highlighted 
function.
The menu moves to the top if you scroll down at the bottom of the selections. The menu moves to the bottom if 
you scroll up at the top of the selections.
4.To adjust the scale of a selected item, press the + or – button.
5.Select Save and Return.
If you don’t want to save the setting, select Cancel from the Sub-Menu or Exit from the Main Menu.
6.Press the Menu button to exit the OSD.
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 active only if you change a menu item.
■Reset — to change back to the previous setting.
NOTE: You can use My Display OSD software or the front-panel control buttons to adjust settings.
NOTE: When a menu is displayed, if the buttons are untouched for 30 seconds (factory default), adjustments and 
settings are saved and the menu closes.
 
						

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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 models).
Auto-Adjustment Automatically adjusts the screen image (VGA Input only).
Horizontal Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture (VGA Input only).
Vertical Position Adjusts the vertical position of the picture (VGA Input only).
Custom Scaling Selects the method on how displayed information on the 
monitor will be formatted. Select:
Fill to Screen — Image fills the entire screen and might 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.
Refresh Overdrive 
(select models)Provides access to the gray-to-gray panel overdrive function. 
Enabled for panel native resolution only. The default is Off.
Sharpness 
(select models)On a scale of 1 to 5, adjusts the screen image to look sharper 
or softer.
NOTE: If the one-to-one custom scaling menu is selected, 
scaling is disabled and the Sharpness feature is as well.
Ambient Light Sensor 
(select models)Adjusts the brightness of the screen depending on the ambient 
light of the environment. The sensor is on the left front of the 
monitor.
By default the sensor is set to On. If you adjust the Quick View, 
Brightness, Contrast, or sRGB functions in the OSD, the 
ambient light sensor will automatically be disabled.
Clock Minimizes any vertical bars or strips visible on the screen 
background. Adjusting the Clock will also change the 
horizontal screen image (VGA Input only).
Clock Phase Adjusts the focus of the display. This adjustment allows you to 
remove any horizontal noise, and clear or sharpen the image 
of characters (VGA Input only).
 
						

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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.
Quick View Selects viewing mode.
Movie Selects the movie mode.
Photo Selects the photo mode.
Gaming Selects the gaming mode.
Text Selects the text mode.
Custom Settings saved when user adjusts the Brightness, Contrast, or 
Color in one of the Quick View options.
Language Selects the language in which the OSD menu is displayed. The 
factory default is English.
Management Selects the power-management features of the monitor.
Volume Adjusts the volume level.
OSD Control Adjusts the position of the OSD menu on the screen.
Horizontal OSD Position — Changes the viewing 
position of the OSD menu to the left or right area of the 
screen. The factory default range is 50.
Vertical OSD Position — Changes the viewing position 
of the OSD menu to the top or bottom area of the 
screen. The factory default range is 50.
OSD Transparency — Adjust to view the background 
information through the OSD.
OSD Timeout — Sets the time in seconds that the OSD 
is visible after the last button is pressed. The factory 
default is 30 seconds.
Power Saver Enables the power saving feature (see “Power-Saver Feature” 
in this chapter). 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 or Off, depending on the model.
Icon
Main Menu 
Options
Submenu OptionsDescription (Continued)