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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

ENWW

Installing the .INF and .ICM Files

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Summary of Contents for Compaq LA1751G

Page 1: ...HP LA1751g and LA1951g LCD Monitors User Guide ...

Page 2: ...information in this document is provided as is without warranty of any kind including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and is subject to change without notice The warranties for Hewlett Packard products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products Nothing herein should be construed as constituti...

Page 3: ...ecifications WARNING Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information NOTE Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information ENWW iii ...

Page 4: ...iv About This Guide ENWW ...

Page 5: ...vices 8 Cable Management 8 Adjusting the Monitor 9 Turning on the Monitor 11 Using the Accessory Rails 12 Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base 13 Mounting the Monitor 14 Locating the Rating Labels 15 Installing a Cable Lock 15 4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities 16 The Information File 16 The Image Color Matching File 16 Installing the INF and ICM Files 17 Installing from the CD 17 Downlo...

Page 6: ...rt 32 Preparing to Call Technical Support 32 Appendix B Technical Specifications LA1751g Model 33 LA1951g Model 34 Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions 35 LA1751g and LA1951g Models 35 Entering User Modes 35 Energy Saver Feature 36 Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice 37 Modifications 37 Cables 37 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC...

Page 7: ... by Users in Private Household in the European Union 41 Chemical Substances 41 HP Recycling Program 41 Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS 41 Turkey EEE Regulation 42 Appendix D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy ENWW vii ...

Page 8: ...viii ENWW ...

Page 9: ...GA analog with VGA signal cable provided Video signal input to support DVI digital with DVI D signal cable provided USB 2 0 hub with one upstream port connects to the computer and two downstream ports connects to USB devices USB cable provided to connect the monitor s USB hub to the USB connector on the computer Accessory rail on monitor to accept optional mounted devices such as an HP speaker bar...

Page 10: ...entation Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption Energy Star qualified Intelligent Management AssetControl Compliant with the following regulated specifications European Union CE Directives Swedish TCO Requirements 2 Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW ...

Page 11: ...er them Do not pull on a cord or cable When unplugging from the electrical outlet grasp the cord by the plug To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety and Comfort Guide It describes proper workstation setup posture and health and work habits for computer users and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information This guide is located on the Web at http www hp com ergo and...

Page 12: ... not covered under the HP warranty Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation These openings must not be blocked or covered Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings Do not drop the monitor or place it on an unstable surface Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not walk on the cord Keep the monitor in a well ventilated area away from exce...

Page 13: ...monitor from its box and place it on a flat surface with the display head facing up 2 Pivot the display head from portrait to landscape position 1 Figure 3 1 Pivoting the Display Head 3 Press down on the rear hinge 2 while gently pulling up on the monitor display head 3 4 Raise the monitor 4 to extend the pedestal base to the desired height CAUTION Do not touch the surface of the LCD panel Pressur...

Page 14: ...ctor Connects the AC power cord to the monitor 2 USB Downstream Connectors Connects optional USB devices to the monitor 3 USB Upstream Connector Connects the USB hub cable to the monitor s USB hub connector and to a host USB port hub 4 DVI Connector Connects the DVI D cable to the monitor 5 VGA Connector Connects the VGA cable to the monitor 6 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW ...

Page 15: ...ded Connect the DVI D signal cable to the DVI connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the DVI connector on the computer 3 Connect one end of the power cable to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor and the other end to an electrical wall outlet Figure 3 4 Connecting the Signal and Power Cables WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment Do ...

Page 16: ... the two USB downstream connectors on the monitor Figure 3 5 Connecting USB Devices Cable Management Use the cable management feature to secure and hide your cables when viewed from the front After connecting the cables to the monitor models place the cables through the cable management channels on the sides of the monitor base Figure 3 6 Using the Cable Management Feature 8 Chapter 3 Setting Up t...

Page 17: ...el in the following illustrations 1 Tilt the monitor s panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level Figure 3 7 Tilting the Monitor 2 Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle Figure 3 8 Swiveling the Monitor ENWW Adjusting the Monitor 9 ...

Page 18: ...iewing to adapt to your application Figure 3 10 Pivoting the Monitor NOTE To view information on the screen in portrait mode you will need to install the Pivot Pro software included on the software and documentation CD The position of the OSD menu can also be rotated to portrait mode To rotate the OSD menu access the OSD menu select OSD Control then select Rotate OSD 10 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Mo...

Page 19: ...ckout feature may be enabled To disable this feature press and hold the monitor power button for 10 seconds NOTE You can disable the power LED in the OSD menu Press the Menu button on the front of the monitor then select Management Bezel Power LED Off When the monitor is powered on a Monitor Status message is displayed for five seconds The message shows which input DVI or VGA is the current active...

Page 20: ...r that can be used to mount optional devices such as the HP speaker bar to attach to the LCD Refer to the documentation included with the optional device for detailed mounting instructions Figure 3 11 Using the Accessory Rails Feature 12 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW ...

Page 21: ...er 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 monit...

Page 22: ...ing 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 wi...

Page 23: ...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 ENWW Locating the Rating Labels 15 ...

Page 24: ...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 Matchi...

Page 25: ...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 c...

Page 26: ...ng 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 te...

Page 27: ...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 LED Green Fully powered Amber Sleep mode Flashing Amber Sleep Timer mode 5 Power Turns...

Page 28: ...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 Cance...

Page 29: ... to adapt to the color standards used in the image technology industry 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 Image Control Adjusts the screen image VGA input only Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the screen image Horizontal Position Adjusts the position of the screen image le...

Page 30: ...OSD OSD Timeout Sets 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 OSD Rotates the OSD menus and messages to support the monitor s pivot feature The choices are Landscape and Portrait Management Selects the OSD and power management features of the monitor Power Saver Enables the power saving ...

Page 31: ...de Set on Time sets the time you want the monitor to wake up from sleep mode Timer sets the Sleep Timer feature On or Off The default setting is Off Sleep Now immediately sets the monitor to enter sleep mode Language Selects the language in which the OSD menu is displayed The factory default is English Information Selects and displays important information about the monitor Current Settings Provid...

Page 32: ... 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 Clock Increases decreases the value to...

Page 33: ...ional information about the software Identifying Monitor Conditions Special messages will appear on the monitor screen when identifying the following monitor conditions Monitor Status When the monitor is powered on or when the input source signal is changed a Monitor Status message is displayed for five seconds The message shows which input is the current active signal the status of the auto switc...

Page 34: ... a different computer and the theft deterrence PIN number is not entered within the elapsed time When the monitor is in theft deterrence mode all front panel buttons are disabled other than the power button 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...

Page 35: ...ow power sleep mode at predefined times by shutting down or reducing power to most internal circuits This helps protect the LCD panel against image retention Image retention can occur when the monitor is left on while displaying the same image for an extended period of time leaving a shadow of the image on the screen Installing the HP Display LiteSaver Software 1 Insert the CD in the computer CD R...

Page 36: ...formation on how to configure HP Display LiteSaver sRGB Support The monitor is designed to support sRGB for color management which adapts to the color standards used in the image technology industry To take advantage of the sRGB support you will need to change the monitor s color temperature to sRGB and install the sRGB color profile ICM file NOTE The sRGB color temperature preset will improve the...

Page 37: ... Windows Vista 1 Click Appearance and Personalization icon in the Control Panel 2 Click Personalization 3 Click Display Settings 4 Click the Advanced Settings button 5 Click the Color Management tab then click the Color Management button 6 Click the Advanced tab then click the Change System Defaults button 7 On the Devices tab click theAdd button 8 Select the RGB Color Space Profile icm file then ...

Page 38: ... native screen resolution to provide the best picture quality Image appears blurred indistinct or too dark Brightness and contrast are too low Press the Auto button on the front panel If this does not correct the image press the Menu button to open the OSD Menu and adjust the brightness and contrast scales as needed Image is not centered Position may need adjustment Press the Menu button to access...

Page 39: ...he HP Display LiteSaver is compatible with the system 1 Right click on the HP Display LiteSaver icon in the system tray 2 Select Power Off Display from the menu The monitor screen should turn off if the system is compatible To turn the monitor back on wait 5 seconds and move the mouse NOTE If the monitor did not turn off then the computer graphics driver is not compatible with the HP Display LiteS...

Page 40: ... to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section you may need to call technical support Have the following information available when you call Monitor model number Monitor serial number Purchase date on invoice Conditions under which the problem occurred Error messages received Hardware configuration Name and version of the hardware and softwa...

Page 41: ...gonal Tilt 5 to 35 Swivel 45 to 45 Maximum Weight Unpacked 6 8 kg 15 lbs Dimensions include base Height Depth Width 47 2 cm 30 1 cm 37 7 cm 18 59 inches 11 86 inches 14 85 inches Maximum Graphic Resolution 1280 1024 60 Hz analog input 1280 1024 60 Hz digital input Optimum Graphic Resolution 1280 x 1024 60 Hz analog input 1280 x 1024 60 Hz digital input Text Mode 720 400 Dot Pitch 0 294 H 0 294 W m...

Page 42: ...ensions include base Height Depth Width 50 3 cm 30 1 cm 41 4 cm 19 8 inches 11 9 inches 16 3 inches Maximum Graphic Resolution 1280 1024 60 Hz analog input 1280 1024 60 Hz digital input Optimum Graphic Resolution 1280 x 1024 60 Hz analog input 1280 x 1024 60 Hz digital input Text Mode 720 400 Dot Pitch 0 294 H 0 294 W mm Horizontal Frequency 24 to 83 kHz Vertical Refresh Rate 50 to 76 Hz Environme...

Page 43: ... 31 469 59 940 2 720 400 31 469 70 087 3 800 600 37 879 60 317 4 1024 768 48 363 60 004 5 1280 960 60 00 60 00 6 1280 1024 63 98 60 02 Entering User Modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if You are not using a standard graphics adapter You are not using a preset mode It this occurs you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by usin...

Page 44: ... power state the monitor will utilize less than 1 watt of power There is a brief warm up period before the monitor will return to its normal operating mode Refer to the computer manual for instructions on setting energy saver features sometimes called power management features NOTE The above power saver feature only works when connected to computers that have energy saver features By selecting the...

Page 45: ...ng antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by ...

Page 46: ...èglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada European Union Regulatory Notice This product complies with the following EU Directives Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards European Norms which are listed on the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by Hewlett Packard for this product ...

Page 47: ...uld purchase a power cord that is approved for use in that country The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product s electrical ratings label The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product In addition the cross sectional area of the wire must be a minimum of 0 75 mm or 18 AWG ...

Page 48: ...efault power management settings that are provided with ENERGY STAR qualified computers and displays The default power management settings on ENERGY STAR qualified computers are preset to behave in the following ways when the system is operating on AC power Turn off an external display after 15 minutes of user inactivity Initiate a low power sleep mode for the computer after 30 minutes of user ina...

Page 49: ...where you purchased the product Chemical Substances HP is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH Regulation EC No 1907 2006 of the European Parliament and Council A chemical information report for this product can be found at http www hp com go reach HP Recycling Program HP encour...

Page 50: ...11363 2006 11363 2006 Turkey EEE Regulation In Conformity with the EEE Regulation EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur 42 Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices ENWW ...

Page 51: ...pixel A defective whole pixel is always turned on a bright spot on a dark background or it is always off a dark spot on a bright background The first is the more visible of the two A defective sub pixel dot defect is less visible than a defective whole pixel and is small and only visible on a specific background To locate defective pixels the monitor should be viewed under normal operating conditi...

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