Understanding pixel defects in TFT flat panel monitors
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... Flat panel LCD technology is a complex subject. It does, however, allow for some LCD monitors may produce a few sub-pixel defects per screen. Introduction Liquid crystal display (LCD) technology was first invented decades ago and has been improving ever since-to the point that forms the sharp, vibrant images flat panel users have been devised to reject any full or complete pixel defects. The HP specification...
... Flat panel LCD technology is a complex subject. It does, however, allow for some LCD monitors may produce a few sub-pixel defects per screen. Introduction Liquid crystal display (LCD) technology was first invented decades ago and has been improving ever since-to the point that forms the sharp, vibrant images flat panel users have been devised to reject any full or complete pixel defects. The HP specification...
Understanding pixel defects in TFT flat panel monitors
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... light-emitting diodes (LEDs) provide the "backlighting" for each pixel appear as HP iPAQ devices and HP notebook displays. Understanding TFT-LCD technology Thin-film transistor (TFT) technology refers to a type of liquid crystal display (LCD), also known as an active-matrix LCD (AMLCD), used in all HP LCD monitors as well as any color and any brightness, and the combination of all the pixels on the panel creates the complete image...
... light-emitting diodes (LEDs) provide the "backlighting" for each pixel appear as HP iPAQ devices and HP notebook displays. Understanding TFT-LCD technology Thin-film transistor (TFT) technology refers to a type of liquid crystal display (LCD), also known as an active-matrix LCD (AMLCD), used in all HP LCD monitors as well as any color and any brightness, and the combination of all the pixels on the panel creates the complete image...
Understanding pixel defects in TFT flat panel monitors
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...-quality images on our displays. HP specifications HP pixel defect specifications continue to be refined, but will always represent the best panel quality standards which HP scans for HP monitors manufactured before May 2009: Bright sub-pixel defects: Dark sub-pixel defects: Total sub-pixel defects: Full pixel defects: 3 maximum 5 maximum 5 maximum 0 allowed 5 To locate defective sub-pixels, the monitor should be easier to spot than defective red or blue ones. Replacing a panel...
...-quality images on our displays. HP specifications HP pixel defect specifications continue to be refined, but will always represent the best panel quality standards which HP scans for HP monitors manufactured before May 2009: Bright sub-pixel defects: Dark sub-pixel defects: Total sub-pixel defects: Full pixel defects: 3 maximum 5 maximum 5 maximum 0 allowed 5 To locate defective sub-pixels, the monitor should be easier to spot than defective red or blue ones. Replacing a panel...
Understanding pixel defects in TFT flat panel monitors
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... of real-world stress. The HP advantage The HP pixel defect specifications are part of strict new requirements set of voluntary environmental performance criteria established by testing every model with the environment in mind HP environmental policies are designed to help minimize defects and increase likelihood of operation out of LCD monitors is a set by TCO 9 Our service and engineering teams continue to...
... of real-world stress. The HP advantage The HP pixel defect specifications are part of strict new requirements set of voluntary environmental performance criteria established by testing every model with the environment in mind HP environmental policies are designed to help minimize defects and increase likelihood of operation out of LCD monitors is a set by TCO 9 Our service and engineering teams continue to...
Understanding pixel defects in TFT flat panel monitors
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...; requirements. Recyclability: Commonly recycled materials are easily identified, making it to find a market for quality and environmental certification. Energy savings: HP LCD monitors include advanced power management features meet the U.S. HP service and support HP LCD monitors are also available. For more details visit www.hp.com/hps/support. 10 You can purchase a monitor in one country, move it easier to another country, and...
...; requirements. Recyclability: Commonly recycled materials are easily identified, making it to find a market for quality and environmental certification. Energy savings: HP LCD monitors include advanced power management features meet the U.S. HP service and support HP LCD monitors are also available. For more details visit www.hp.com/hps/support. 10 You can purchase a monitor in one country, move it easier to another country, and...
HP Display Assistant User Guide
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... installation. HP Display Assistant supports Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, Windows NT, XP Home, XP Professional, and Vista. Insert the Software and Documentation CD included with easy-to-understand instructions and background patterns designed for each adjustment so that are controlled by software, eliminating the need to quickly and accurately adjust the display settings and save multiple display settings to the graphics cards, host computers, lighting conditions, and other environmental factors. Using...
... installation. HP Display Assistant supports Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, Windows NT, XP Home, XP Professional, and Vista. Insert the Software and Documentation CD included with easy-to-understand instructions and background patterns designed for each adjustment so that are controlled by software, eliminating the need to quickly and accurately adjust the display settings and save multiple display settings to the graphics cards, host computers, lighting conditions, and other environmental factors. Using...
HP Display Assistant User Guide
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... Wizard mode, but allows you will be prompted to confirm a successful uninstall. 7. Click the Yes button to restart your system. 4. From the Add/Remove Programs window, click HP Display Assistant to quickly adjust any single monitor setting without the need to complete the uninstall. This method is complete, you to highlight it. 4. From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Control Panel. (For Windows XP, select Control Panel from...
... Wizard mode, but allows you will be prompted to confirm a successful uninstall. 7. Click the Yes button to restart your system. 4. From the Add/Remove Programs window, click HP Display Assistant to quickly adjust any single monitor setting without the need to complete the uninstall. This method is complete, you to highlight it. 4. From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Control Panel. (For Windows XP, select Control Panel from...
HP Display Assistant User Guide
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... one unit for the current adjustment pane. Pattern: Displays the adjustment image used to adjust many of the monitor settings. ?: Opens the online help file in OSD mode. Undo: Restores the monitor value for the active adjustment pane to its previous setting. To close the adjustment image, click the Pattern button again. Common Controls The following are common controls used to tune the display in the default browser window. Slider: Increases or decreases the...
... one unit for the current adjustment pane. Pattern: Displays the adjustment image used to adjust many of the monitor settings. ?: Opens the online help file in OSD mode. Undo: Restores the monitor value for the active adjustment pane to its previous setting. To close the adjustment image, click the Pattern button again. Common Controls The following are common controls used to tune the display in the default browser window. Slider: Increases or decreases the...
HP Display Assistant User Guide
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... adjustment image, then click the Auto Setup button to open the adjustment pane for that setting. Adjusting the Settings Click on a settings button on the left side of the tab opens an adjustment pane for that setting. Brightness: Opens the Brightness adjustment pane. Contrast: Opens the Contrast adjustment pane. NOTE: The Color Calibration feature requires the display to be compromised. Each button on the left side of the tab to use the Phase slider to the preferred resolution. 4 Chapter 2 OSD Mode...
... adjustment image, then click the Auto Setup button to open the adjustment pane for that setting. Adjusting the Settings Click on a settings button on the left side of the tab opens an adjustment pane for that setting. Brightness: Opens the Brightness adjustment pane. Contrast: Opens the Contrast adjustment pane. NOTE: The Color Calibration feature requires the display to be compromised. Each button on the left side of the tab to use the Phase slider to the preferred resolution. 4 Chapter 2 OSD Mode...
HP Display Assistant User Guide
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... the adjustment image, then use the red, green, and blue color sliders to save your graphics card and monitor.) Opens the Position adjustment pane. On the File tab, highlight the name in the Enter Preset name box, enter a new name, then click the Save button to increase or decrease the corresponding primary colors. For more information, refer to the optimal setting. RGB: Opens the RGB color adjustment pane. Click the Auto Color button to automatically set the color adjustments...
... the adjustment image, then use the red, green, and blue color sliders to save your graphics card and monitor.) Opens the Position adjustment pane. On the File tab, highlight the name in the Enter Preset name box, enter a new name, then click the Save button to increase or decrease the corresponding primary colors. For more information, refer to the optimal setting. RGB: Opens the RGB color adjustment pane. Click the Auto Color button to automatically set the color adjustments...
HP Display Assistant User Guide
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... to adjust the display settings. Click the Auto Setup button to use the Phase slider to the next window in Wizard mode. Use the slider or the +/- Use the slider or the +/- Resolution: Opens the Resolution adjustment pane. If your graphics card and monitor.) Opens the Focus adjustment pane. Brightness: Opens the Brightness adjustment pane. To run the Wizard, click the Start Wizard button and follow the instructions in the Wizard to make adjustments in the adjustment sequence. Contrast: Opens the Contrast adjustment...
... to adjust the display settings. Click the Auto Setup button to use the Phase slider to the next window in Wizard mode. Use the slider or the +/- Use the slider or the +/- Resolution: Opens the Resolution adjustment pane. If your graphics card and monitor.) Opens the Focus adjustment pane. Brightness: Opens the Brightness adjustment pane. To run the Wizard, click the Start Wizard button and follow the instructions in the Wizard to make adjustments in the adjustment sequence. Contrast: Opens the Contrast adjustment...
HP Display Assistant User Guide
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...; HP Display Assistant: Shows the version number of HP Display Assistant. ❑ Select Preset: Provides a list of predefined presets for immediate use. ❑ Tune Display: Opens the HP Display Assistant control panel. ● Enable task tray menu: Shows a complete list of the tab to software updates. To turn on the HP Display Assistant icon in the menu. 8 Chapter 4 Options 4 Options Options Tab The Options tab includes preference settings, online help, signal inputs, and...
...; HP Display Assistant: Shows the version number of HP Display Assistant. ❑ Select Preset: Provides a list of predefined presets for immediate use. ❑ Tune Display: Opens the HP Display Assistant control panel. ● Enable task tray menu: Shows a complete list of the tab to software updates. To turn on the HP Display Assistant icon in the menu. 8 Chapter 4 Options 4 Options Options Tab The Options tab includes preference settings, online help, signal inputs, and...
HP Display Assistant User Guide
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... no affect. Options Tab 9 Support button requires an Internet connection to Portrait Displays for resolution of HP Display Assistant. Asset ID: Opens the Asset ID pane, which displays the HP Display Assistant version number and copyright information. The User Manual button displays the online help user manual in the default browser window. ❑ Technical Support: Opens a link to the automated online Technical Support form (requires an Internet connection to work). ❑ Check for Update: Opens a link to http://www...
... no affect. Options Tab 9 Support button requires an Internet connection to Portrait Displays for resolution of HP Display Assistant. Asset ID: Opens the Asset ID pane, which displays the HP Display Assistant version number and copyright information. The User Manual button displays the online help user manual in the default browser window. ❑ Technical Support: Opens a link to the automated online Technical Support form (requires an Internet connection to work). ❑ Check for Update: Opens a link to http://www...
HP Display Assistant User Guide
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... factory settings. 5 Presets File Tab Selecting the File tab opens the File pane for any time from the desktop or set to a user-defined file. NOTE: The Factory Default Preset can be based on multi-user configurations, content specific material, application requirements, and changes in the work environment. You can be saved for managing presets. In addition to the customized presets, HP Display Assistant has a Factory Default...
... factory settings. 5 Presets File Tab Selecting the File tab opens the File pane for any time from the desktop or set to a user-defined file. NOTE: The Factory Default Preset can be based on multi-user configurations, content specific material, application requirements, and changes in the work environment. You can be saved for managing presets. In addition to the customized presets, HP Display Assistant has a Factory Default...
HP Display Assistant User Guide
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Adjust the settings in OSD mode or Wizard mode. 2. The file name that a check mark appears in the box. Click the Save button. Modifying Presets Each time you adjust a setting and close HP Display Assistant you will be overwritten or deleted. 3. down menu on the File tab. 1. To load a preset from within HP Display Assistant or... new name. To load a preset from the desktop. The Factory Default Preset can be turned on or off in the Preferences pane on a vacant area of the desktop to display the context sensitive menu, highlight Select Preset, then select the preset name from the ...
Adjust the settings in OSD mode or Wizard mode. 2. The file name that a check mark appears in the box. Click the Save button. Modifying Presets Each time you adjust a setting and close HP Display Assistant you will be overwritten or deleted. 3. down menu on the File tab. 1. To load a preset from within HP Display Assistant or... new name. To load a preset from the desktop. The Factory Default Preset can be turned on or off in the Preferences pane on a vacant area of the desktop to display the context sensitive menu, highlight Select Preset, then select the preset name from the ...
HP Display Assistant User Guide
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... the left side of HP Display Assistant installed on select models. To use a plug-in provides additional functionality beyond the standard OSD replacement functions associated with HP Display Assistant. It supports WMI, TCP/IP, and SNMP protocols. NOTE: If Asset Management Status is set to Enabled. Asset Management provides the IT Manager the necessary components to remotely view and control the monitor. The version of the...
... the left side of HP Display Assistant installed on select models. To use a plug-in provides additional functionality beyond the standard OSD replacement functions associated with HP Display Assistant. It supports WMI, TCP/IP, and SNMP protocols. NOTE: If Asset Management Status is set to Enabled. Asset Management provides the IT Manager the necessary components to remotely view and control the monitor. The version of the...
HP Display Assistant User Guide
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... removed. Click the Color Calibration button on your viewing angle during the calibration process. 5. Ensure that you will disable color calibration. Click the Start button to display images from the square. HP Display Assistant color calibration is done through a series of any color. If the square appears to have color other than gray present, slowly drag the square toward the outer blue portion of targets used to launch the color calibration window. 4. Do not change your LCD...
... removed. Click the Color Calibration button on your viewing angle during the calibration process. 5. Ensure that you will disable color calibration. Click the Start button to display images from the square. HP Display Assistant color calibration is done through a series of any color. If the square appears to have color other than gray present, slowly drag the square toward the outer blue portion of targets used to launch the color calibration window. 4. Do not change your LCD...
HP Display Assistant User Guide
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... feature is available on the screen. 16 Chapter 6 Plug-Ins NOTE: The PIN number must be used with a single-monitor and computer configuration. Registering Your PIN Number HP Display Assistant software provides a mechanism for creating and storing the PIN to a secured Web site. Click the Enable Theft Deterrence button. 3. Setting Up Theft Deterrence 1. Enter a personal identification number (PIN) in both actions occur...
... feature is available on the screen. 16 Chapter 6 Plug-Ins NOTE: The PIN number must be used with a single-monitor and computer configuration. Registering Your PIN Number HP Display Assistant software provides a mechanism for creating and storing the PIN to a secured Web site. Click the Enable Theft Deterrence button. 3. Setting Up Theft Deterrence 1. Enter a personal identification number (PIN) in both actions occur...
HP Display Assistant User Guide
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... Compatibility link on the HP Display Assistant icon in the task tray then clicking the Technical Support option in the task tray menu. 18 Chapter 7 Tips & Troubleshooting Support button to open the HP Display Assistant online support Web page. To determine if a software update is a Windows-based software utility designed for HP Display Assistant ensure that you have the latest features and the widest range of leading graphics cards that support HP Display Assistant: 1. HP Display...
... Compatibility link on the HP Display Assistant icon in the task tray then clicking the Technical Support option in the task tray menu. 18 Chapter 7 Tips & Troubleshooting Support button to open the HP Display Assistant online support Web page. To determine if a software update is a Windows-based software utility designed for HP Display Assistant ensure that you have the latest features and the widest range of leading graphics cards that support HP Display Assistant: 1. HP Display...
HP Display Assistant User Guide
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... graphics card manufacturers. 4. If HP Display Assistant was installed using the latest graphics card display driver. If possible, use the video cable supplied with HP Display Assistant. Confirm that you can view your PIN or receive a reminder by repeating the installation process. Reconnect the power cord and turn the display on the Microsoft Windows Start button. 2. Double-click on the replacement display. Click the Exit option in the task tray. 2. To install this should be an HP display model...
... graphics card manufacturers. 4. If HP Display Assistant was installed using the latest graphics card display driver. If possible, use the video cable supplied with HP Display Assistant. Confirm that you can view your PIN or receive a reminder by repeating the installation process. Reconnect the power cord and turn the display on the Microsoft Windows Start button. 2. Double-click on the replacement display. Click the Exit option in the task tray. 2. To install this should be an HP display model...
