User Guide

2 Using the monitor
Software and utilities
The optical disc, if one is included with the monitor, contains the following les you can install on the
computer. If you do not have an optical drive, you can download the les from http://www.hp.com/support.
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INF (Information) le
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ICM (Image Color Matching) les (one for each calibrated color space)
The Information le
The INF le denes monitor resources used by Windows® operating systems to ensure monitor compatibility
with the computer’s graphics adapter.
This monitor is Windows Plug and Play–compatible and the monitor will work correctly without installing the
INF le. 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 buers/boxes.
The Image Color Matching le
The ICM les are data les that are used in conjunction with graphics programs to provide consistent color
matching from monitor screen to printer, or from scanner to monitor screen. This le is activated from within
graphics programs that support this feature.
NOTE: The ICM color prole is written in accordance with the International Color Consortium (ICC) Prole
Format specication.
Installing the INF and ICM les
After you determine that you need to update, use one of the following methods to install the les.
Installing from the optical disc (available in select regions)
1. Insert the optical disc into the computer optical drive. The optical disc menu is displayed.
2. View the HP Monitor Software Information le.
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: If you receive an installation error, try to install the les manually. Refer to the HP Monitor Software
Information le on the optical disc.
Downloading from the Web
You can download the latest version of INF and ICM les from the HP monitors support website.
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