HP 2159m User Guide

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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.
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).
 
						

							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.
 
						

							Front-Panel Controls
Control buttons are located on the lower right front of the monitor:
Using the On-screen Display (OSD)
An On-screen 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.
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.
OKEnters the selected option.
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.
 
						

							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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
Power-On Status Display Displays the operating status of the monitor each time the 
monitor is powered on. Select the location to which to display 
the status:
To p
Middle
Bottom
Off
The factory default is Top or Off, depending on the model.
DDC/CI Support Allows the computer to control some OSD menu features such 
as brightness, contrast, and color temperature. Set to:
On
Off
The factory default is On.
Bezel Power LED Turns the light (LED) in the power button On and Off. When set 
to Off, the light will remain off at all times.
Icon
Main Menu 
Options
Submenu OptionsDescription (Continued)
 
						

							Management 
(continued)Sleep Timer Provides the timer-adjustment menu options:
Set Current Time— Sets the current time in hours and minutes.
Set Sleep Time— Sets the time you want to place the monitor 
in sleep mode.
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.
Default Video Input Selects the default video input signal when the monitor is 
connected to two active and valid video sources. The default is 
DVI. You must restart the computer to have the change take 
effect.
Information Selects and displays important information about the monitor.
Current Settings Provides the current input video mode.
Recommended Settings Provides the recommended resolution mode and refresh rate for 
the monitor.
Serial Number Reports the serial number of the monitor. The serial number is 
needed if contacting HP technical support.
Version Reports the firmware version of the monitor.
Backlight Hours Reports the total hours of backlight operation.
Service Support For service support, go to: http://www.hp.com/support
Factory Reset Returns settings to factory defaults.
Icon
Main Menu 
Options
Submenu OptionsDescription (Continued)
 
						

							Selecting Video Input Connectors
The input connectors are:
■VGA connector (analog)
■DVI-D connector (digital)
■HDMI connector
The monitor automatically determines which inputs have valid video signals, and displays the image.
You can connect the VGA cable, the DVI-D cable, or both. If both cables are installed, the default input selection is 
DVI. The HDMI cable is in place of the DVI-D cable. The source of input can be switched using the Switch Video 
Input option in the OSD menu. Switching from a VGA to an HDMI input source may take several seconds.
Identifying Monitor Conditions
Special messages appear on the monitor screen for the following monitor conditions:
■Input Signal Out of Range — Indicates the monitor does not support the video card’s input signal because 
its resolution or refresh rate are set higher than the monitor supports.
Change your video card settings to a lower resolution or refresh rate. Restart your computer for the new settings to 
take effect.
■Monitor Going to Sleep — Indicates the screen display is entering a sleep mode. The speakers are turned off 
in sleep mode.
■Check Video Cable — Indicates a video input cable is not properly connected to the computer or monitor.
■OSD Lock-out — The OSD can be enabled or disabled by pressing and holding the Menu button on the front 
panel for 10 seconds. If the OSD is locked, the warning message OSD Lock-out appears for 10 seconds.
If the OSD is locked, press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD.
If the OSD is unlocked, press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to lock the OSD.
■No Input Signal — Indicates the monitor is not receiving a video signal from the computer on the monitor 
video input connector(s). Check to see if the computer or input signal source is off or in the power-saver mode.
■Auto Adjustment in Progress — Indicates the auto-adjustment function is active. See “Adjusting Screen 
Quality” in this chapter.
 
						

							Adjusting Screen Quality
The auto-adjustment feature automatically fine-tunes the image quality for display size, position, clock, and phase each 
time a new video mode is displayed. For more precise adjustments of VGA input, run the Auto-Adjustment software on 
the CD. See “Using the Auto-Adjustment Function” in this chapter.
If you want additional image-quality improvement, use the Clock and Clock Phase controls of the monitor to fine-tune 
the image. See “Optimizing Analog Video” in this chapter.
Optimizing Analog Video
Some monitors contain advanced circuitry that allow the monitor to function as a standard analog monitor. Two 
controls in the OSD menu can be adjusted to improve analog image performance:
■Clock —Increase or decrease the value to minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen 
background.
■Clock Phase —Increase or decrease the value to minimize video distortion or video jitter.
Use these controls only when the auto-adjustment function does not provide a satisfactory monitor image in 
analog mode.
To obtain the best results:
1.Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting.
2.Display the adjustment-pattern application provided on the CD.
3.Access the OSD menu, then select Image Control.
4.Set the main Clock settings correctly first, because the Clock Phase settings depend on the main Clock setting.
When adjusting the Clock and Clock Phase values, if the monitor images become distorted, continue adjusting 
the values until the distortion disappears.
To restore the factory settings, access the OSD menu, select Factory Reset, and then select Ye s.
Power-Saver Feature
When the monitor is in normal operating mode, the Power light is green and the monitor uses the normal watts of 
power. For power usage, refer to “Technical Specifications” (Appendix B).
The monitor also supports a power-saver mode that is controlled by the computer. When the monitor is in the 
reduced-power state, the monitor screen is blank, the backlight is off, and the Power light is amber. The monitor uses 
minimum power. When the monitor is “awakened,” a brief warm-up period occurs before the monitor returns to normal 
operating mode. The energy-saving reduced power state activates if the monitor does not detect either the horizontal 
sync signal or the vertical sync signal. The power-saver feature must be activated on your computer for this feature to 
work.
Refer to your computer documentation for instructions on setting energy-saver features (sometimes called 
power-management features).
NOTE: The energy-saver feature works only when the monitor is connected to computers that have energy-saver 
features.
 
						

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Preparing the Monitor for Shipping
Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it later if you move or ship your monitor.
Preparing the Monitor for Shipping
1.Disconnect the power, video, and audio cables from the monitor.
2.Set the monitor base on a soft, protected surface.
Preparing the monitor for shipping
3.Hold the base with one hand, where it attaches to the rear of the monitor, and push the monitor forward, folding 
the monitor flat onto the soft, protected surface.
4.Place the monitor and base in the original packing box.
WARN I N G: Before folding the monitor, turn off the monitor power, and disconnect all power, video, and audio 
cables. To disconnect power from the equipment, unplug the power cord from the power outlet by grasping the power 
plug firmly. Never pull on the cord.
CAUTION: The screen is fragile. Placing the monitor screen down on a flat, soft area prevents scratches, defacing, 
or breakage. Avoid applying pressure to the LCD screen; doing so can cause damage.