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Using the monitor

2

This chapter describes how to use your monitor and its features, including software and utilities, the OSD 

menu, the function buttons, and power states.

Downloading software and utilities

You can download and install these files from HP Support.

To download software files and utilities:

1.

Go to 

http://www.hp.com/support

.

2.

Select Software and Drivers.

3.

Select your product type.

4.

Type your HP monitor model in the search field and follow the on-screen instructions.

Downloading OMEN Gaming Hub and accessing OMEN Lighting 

Studio

You can download and install OMEN Gaming Hub from the Microsoft Store app. You must install OMEN Gaming 

Hub to access OMEN Light Studio.

NOTE:

Be sure to download OMEN Gaming Hub to access OMEN Light Studio in order to have full control and 

to customize RGB lighting effects.

To download the application:

1.

Select Start from the taskbar.

2.

Select the Microsoft Store app.

3.

Type 

OMEN Gaming Hub

 and select Get.

Using the OSD menu

You can adjust your HP monitor to suit your preferences. Use the OSD menu to customize the viewing features 

of your monitor.

To access and make adjustments in the OSD, use the OSD controller on the monitor’s rear panel.

To access the OSD menu and make adjustments:

1.

If the monitor is not already on, press the power button to turn on the monitor.

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Chapter 2  Using the monitor

Summary of Contents for OMEN 27u

Page 1: ...User Guide SUMMARY This guide provides technical specifications and information about monitor features setting up the monitor and using the monitor ...

Page 2: ...rds Association VESA in the United States and other countries The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors ...

Page 3: ...not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury IMPORTANT Indicates information considered important but not hazard related for example messages related to property damage Warns the user that failure to follow a procedure exactly as described could result in loss of data or in damage to hardware or software Also contains essential information to explain a concept or to complete a task NOTE Co...

Page 4: ...cting USB devices select products only 12 Adjusting the monitor select products only 12 Installing a security cable 13 Turning on the monitor 14 HP watermark and image retention policy 15 2 Using the monitor 16 Downloading software and utilities 16 Downloading OMEN Gaming Hub and accessing OMEN Lighting Studio 16 Using the OSD menu 16 Display mode status 18 Using RGB Gain Adjust 18 Selecting color...

Page 5: ...28 International Association of Accessibility Professionals IAAP 29 Finding the best assistive technology 29 Assessing your needs 29 Accessibility for HP products 29 Standards and legislation 30 Standards 30 Mandate 376 EN 301 549 30 Web Content Accessibility Guidelines WCAG 30 Legislation and regulations 31 Useful accessibility resources and links 31 Organizations 31 Educational institutions 31 O...

Page 6: ...lso provides important electrical and mechanical safety information The Safety Comfort Guide is also available on the web at http www hp com ergo IMPORTANT For the protection of the monitor and the computer connect all power cords for the computer and its peripheral devices such as a monitor printer scanner to a surge protection device such as a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS Not ...

Page 7: ...r any other cables that shipped with your monitor Preparing to call technical support Use this information if you have to troubleshoot an issue If you cannot solve a problem using Support and troubleshooting on page 21 a call to technical support can provide additional help Have the following information available when you call Monitor model number Monitor serial number Purchase date on invoice Co...

Page 8: ...adjustment capabilities Picture beside Picture PbP functionality to enable the DisplayPort and HDMI inputs to be viewed in each half of the screen On screen display OSD adjustments in 10 languages for easy setup and screen optimization Color space presets for DCI P3 Gaming mode and sRGB Standard mode Connectors NOTE Cables are not provided for connectors except for select products only DisplayPort...

Page 9: ...s Component Description 1 Power light White The monitor is on Amber The monitor is in a reduced power state because of inactivity 2 OSD controller Opens the OSD menu and makes adjustments to monitor settings 3 Power button Turns the monitor on or off Rear components To identify the components on the rear of the monitor use this illustration and table 4 Chapter 1 Getting started ...

Page 10: ...C port upstream Connects a USB Type C to A cable to a source device such as a computer or a game console s USB Type A port This port only enables the USB Type A ports to perform their functions 8 USB Type A ports downstream Connects a USB cable to a peripheral device such as a keyboard mouse or USB flash drive 9 Headphone storage The monitor features a headphone hook at the top of the stand for co...

Page 11: ...en will not recover to its normal condition IMPORTANT To prevent the screen from getting scratched defaced or broken and to prevent damage to the control buttons position the monitor facedown on a flat surface covered with protective sheet foam or a nonabrasive cloth Attaching the monitor stand Correctly attaching your monitor stand is critical for safe use This section describes how to safely att...

Page 12: ... the monitor head For best performance use the power and video cables provided with the monitor NOTE This apparatus is intended to be supported by a UL listed or CSA listed wall mount bracket Removing the monitor stand If you decide to use a wall mount instead of the monitor stand that you attached first remove the stand IMPORTANT Before you disassemble the monitor be sure that the monitor is turn...

Page 13: ...ice To avoid damage to your monitor follow these instructions 1 Remove the monitor stand if it is attached See Removing the monitor stand on page 7 2 Use a flathead screwdriver to pry open the VESA cover on the back of the monitor and remove the VESA cover 1 3 Use a screwdriver to remove the six screws that hold the hinge in place 2 and then remove the hinge 3 8 Chapter 1 Getting started ...

Page 14: ...mounting device manufacturer s instructions when mounting the monitor to a wall or swing arm Connecting the cables In addition to details about how to connect a cable this section contains information about how your monitor functions when you connect certain cables NOTE Depending on the model the monitor might be capable of supporting USB Type C HDMI or DisplayPort inputs The video mode is determi...

Page 15: ...DMI port on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the HDMI port on the source device NOTE HDMI 2 0 and 2 1 ports must use the correct HDMI cable for each version Connect one end of a USB Type C cable to the USB Type C port on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the USB Type A port on the source device Use only the HP approved USB Type C to USB Type A cable provided with the monitor...

Page 16: ...onitor 3 WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment Do not disable the power cord grounding plug The grounding plug is an important safety feature Plug the power cord into a grounded earthed AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet For your safety do not place anything on power ...

Page 17: ...nything that is USB connected and can accept 5 V Table 1 4 USB port locations USB Ports 1 USB Type C port 2 USB Type A ports 2 Adjusting the monitor select products only To support an ergonomic work space your monitor offers the adjustment options outlined in this section WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety Comfort Guide It describes proper workstation setup and proper pos...

Page 18: ...height A monitor that is positioned low and reclined might be more comfortable for users with corrective lenses Reposition your monitor as you adjust your working posture throughout the work day Installing a security cable As a security measure you can secure the monitor to a fixed object with an optional security cable available from HP Use the key that came with the optional security cable to at...

Page 19: ... be in use for a prolonged period of time Image retention is a condition that might occur on all LCD screens Burn in damage on the monitor is not covered under the HP warranty NOTE If pressing the power button has no effect the Power Button Lockout feature might be enabled To disable this feature press and hold the monitor power button for 10 seconds NOTE On select HP monitors you can disable the ...

Page 20: ...gles and advanced image quality Though suitable for many applications this panel technology is not suitable for static stationary or fixed images for long periods of time unless you use screen savers Applications with static images can include camera surveillance video games marketing logos and templates Static images can cause image retention damage that could look like stains or watermarks on th...

Page 21: ...ll OMEN Gaming Hub from the Microsoft Store app You must install OMEN Gaming Hub to access OMEN Light Studio NOTE Be sure to download OMEN Gaming Hub to access OMEN Light Studio in order to have full control and to customize RGB lighting effects To download the application 1 Select Start from the taskbar 2 Select the Microsoft Store app 3 Type OMEN Gaming Hub and select Get Using the OSD menu You ...

Page 22: ...d Shadow Vision are disabled when the color mode of the Game Remaster Mode is selected External lighting Adjusts the external lighting color and status Color Provides a variety of color presets that configure the monitor for viewing features such as gaming standard warm cool native night HP Enhance and RGB gain adjust Input Selects the video input signal DisplayPort or HDMI PbP auto switch input D...

Page 23: ...ect Adaptive Sync and then select On NOTE The Adaptive Sync menu default setting is on It is only used for the DisplayPort input Using RGB Gain Adjust You can use RGB Gain Adjust to adjust the color temperature of any color preset RGB gain adjustments are stored separately for each color preset Selecting color presets Use the OSD menu to select from a variety of color presets that configure the mo...

Page 24: ...tic images and motion video to enhance their appearance The three user selectable options are Low Medium and High The default is Medium RGB Gain Adjust Use this setting to adjust the color temperature of any color preset RGB gain adjustments are stored separately for each color preset Using Auto Sleep Mode Your monitor has an energy saving feature called Auto Sleep Mode a reduced power state This ...

Page 25: ...nce the gaming experience You can adjust the color and brightness of the external light or turn it off in the OSD menu or OMEN Command Center To adjust the external lighting 1 Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu press the center of the OSD controller to open the OSD menu 2 In the OSD select External Lighting 3 Select a setting Off Turns off the ambient lighting Task Light Emulates an adjust...

Page 26: ...he Input menu Set Auto Switch Input to Off and manually select the input or Replace the video card or connect the video cable to one of the computer s on board video sources Image appears blurred indistinct or too dark Brightness setting is too low Open the OSD menu and select Brightness to adjust the brightness scale as needed Check Video Cable is displayed on the screen Monitor video cable is di...

Page 27: ...n the monitor is on an active signal is displayed and the OSD menu is closed Holding down the power button or Left button for 10 seconds disables that button You can re enable the button by holding it down again for 10 seconds 22 Chapter 3 Support and troubleshooting ...

Page 28: ...ord Look on the power label to determine the ampere rating AMPS or A for each device Install the monitor near an outlet that you can easily reach Disconnect the monitor by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it from the outlet Never disconnect the monitor by pulling the cord Turn the monitor off when it is not in use and use a screen saver program Doing this can substantially increase the life ex...

Page 29: ...e ventilation openings or other points of entry can cause damage to the monitor Allow the monitor to air dry before use 5 After you remove the dirt and debris you can also clean the surfaces with a disinfectant The World Health Organization WHO recommends cleaning surfaces followed by disinfection as a best practice for preventing the spread of viral respiratory illnesses and harmful bacteria A di...

Page 30: ...m 27 in model specifications This section provides specifications for your monitor Table A 1 Technical specifications Specification Measurement Display wide screen 68 5 cm 27 in Type IPS Viewable image size 68 5 cm diagonal 27 in diagonal Maximum weight unpacked 7 82 kg 17 24 lb Dimensions include base Height highest position 51 38 cm 20 23 in Height lowest position 38 38 cm 15 11 in Depth 26 05 c...

Page 31: ... 48 36 60 00 6 1280 720 45 00 60 00 7 1280 800 49 70 59 81 8 1280 1024 63 98 60 02 9 1440 900 55 94 59 89 10 1440 900 55 47 59 90 11 1600 900 60 00 60 00 12 1600 1200 75 00 60 00 13 1680 1050 65 29 59 95 14 1920 1080 67 50 60 00 15 1920 1200 74 04 59 95 16 1920 1200 74 56 59 89 17 2560 1440 88 79 59 95 18 2560 1440 150 92 99 95 19 2560 1440 183 00 120 00 20 2560 1600 98 71 59 97 21 3840 2160 65 69...

Page 32: ...n the reduced power state the monitor uses 0 5 W of power There is a brief warm up period before the monitor returns to its normal operating state See the computer manual for instructions on setting the energy saver mode sometimes called power management feature NOTE This power saver feature works only when the monitor is connected to a computer that has energy saver features By selecting the sett...

Page 33: ...ps ensure that the benefits of technology are available to all The HP accessibility goal is to design produce and market products and services that can be effectively used by everyone including people with disabilities either on a stand alone basis or with appropriate assistive devices To achieve that goal this Accessibility Policy establishes seven key objectives to guide HP actions All HP manage...

Page 34: ...variety of assistive technologies make HP products easier to use How do you choose Assessing your needs Technology can unleash your potential Assistive technology removes barriers and helps you create independence at home at work and in the community Assistive technology AT helps increase maintain and improve the functional capabilities of electronic and information technology You can choose from ...

Page 35: ... 301 549 The European Union created the EN 301 549 standard within Mandate 376 as an online toolkit for public procurement of ICT products The standard specifies the accessibility requirements applicable to ICT products and services with a description of the test procedures and evaluation methodology for each requirement Web Content Accessibility Guidelines WCAG Web Content Accessibility Guideline...

Page 36: ... that provide information about disabilities and age related limitations American Association of People with Disabilities AAPD The Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs ATAP Hearing Loss Association of America HLAA Information Technology Technical Assistance and Training Center ITTATC Lighthouse International National Association of the Deaf National Federation of the Blind Rehabilitati...

Page 37: ...ort and safety guide HP public sector sales Contacting support HP offers technical support and assistance with accessibility options for customers with disabilities NOTE Support is in English only Customers who are deaf or hard of hearing who have questions about technical support or accessibility of HP products Use TRS VRS WebCapTel to call 877 656 7058 Monday through Friday 6 a m to 9 p m Mounta...

Page 38: ...nts 4 G getting started 1 getting to know your monitor 2 H HDMI port 4 HP Assistive Policy 28 HP resources 2 HP support 2 I International Association of Accessibility Professionals 29 J jacks audio out headphone 4 L label 5 M menu button 4 O optimizing image performance analog input 21 OSD button 4 P ports HDMI 4 USB Type C 4 power connector 4 product label 5 product number 5 R rear components 4 r...

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