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Table of contents 1 Overview What is HP Display Assistant? ...1 Installing HP Display Assistant ...1 Uninstalling HP Display Assistant ...2 Opening HP Display Assistant ...2 Wizard and OSD Modes ...2 Common Controls ...3 2 OSD Mode Adjust Tab ...4 Adjusting the Settings ...4 3 Wizard Mode Wizard Tab ...6 Wizard Mode Adjustment Sequence ... Presets ...11 Deleting Presets ...11 6 Plug-Ins Plug-ins Tab ...12 Asset Management ...12 Color Calibration ...13 Using HP Display Assistant Color Calibration 13 Calibrated Target 14 Uncalibrated Target 15 Theft Deterrence ...16 7 Tips & Troubleshooting iii
Table of contents 1 Overview What is HP Display Assistant? ...1 Installing HP Display Assistant ...1 Uninstalling HP Display Assistant ...2 Opening HP Display Assistant ...2 Wizard and OSD Modes ...2 Common Controls ...3 2 OSD Mode Adjust Tab ...4 Adjusting the Settings ...4 3 Wizard Mode Wizard Tab ...6 Wizard Mode Adjustment Sequence ... Presets ...11 Deleting Presets ...11 6 Plug-Ins Plug-ins Tab ...12 Asset Management ...12 Color Calibration ...13 Using HP Display Assistant Color Calibration 13 Calibrated Target 14 Uncalibrated Target 15 Theft Deterrence ...16 7 Tips & Troubleshooting iii
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HP Display and Graphics Card Compatibility 18 HP Display Assistant Software Update 18 Asset Management (Select HP Display Models Only 19 Cautions for Theft Deterrence Function Operation (Select HP Display Models Only 19 If HP Display Assistant Is Not Working 19 Laptop Users ...20 Technical Support ...20 iv
HP Display and Graphics Card Compatibility 18 HP Display Assistant Software Update 18 Asset Management (Select HP Display Models Only 19 Cautions for Theft Deterrence Function Operation (Select HP Display Models Only 19 If HP Display Assistant Is Not Working 19 Laptop Users ...20 Technical Support ...20 iv
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... environmental conditions. Select a language from the drop-down list and click the >> button. 3. 1 Overview What is HP Display Assistant? 1 HP Display Assistant supports Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, Windows NT, XP Home, XP Professional, and Vista. Click Install HP Display Assistant Utility. 4. Monitor performance can often be difficult to complete the installation. To get the best image on your environment...
... environmental conditions. Select a language from the drop-down list and click the >> button. 3. 1 Overview What is HP Display Assistant? 1 HP Display Assistant supports Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, Windows NT, XP Home, XP Professional, and Vista. Click Install HP Display Assistant Utility. 4. Monitor performance can often be difficult to complete the installation. To get the best image on your environment...
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...HP Display Assistant HP Display Assistant runs in the background and can be accessed through any single monitor setting without the need to begin uninstalling HP Display Assistant. 6. Click the Yes button to uninstall HP Display Assistant from Add/Remove Programs: 1. Follow the steps below to begin uninstalling HP Display Assistant...step-by-step process to complete the uninstall. The recommended mode of steps for all the monitor settings. Uninstalling HP Display Assistant HP Display Assistant can be uninstalled from the Start menu). 2. From the Start menu, select Settings, ...
...HP Display Assistant HP Display Assistant runs in the background and can be accessed through any single monitor setting without the need to begin uninstalling HP Display Assistant. 6. Click the Yes button to uninstall HP Display Assistant from Add/Remove Programs: 1. Follow the steps below to begin uninstalling HP Display Assistant...step-by-step process to complete the uninstall. The recommended mode of steps for all the monitor settings. Uninstalling HP Display Assistant HP Display Assistant can be uninstalled from the Start menu). 2. From the Start menu, select Settings, ...
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... Controls The following are common controls used to adjust many of the monitor settings. ?: Opens the online help file in OSD mode. Common Controls 3 X: Closes HP Display Assistant. +/-: Increases or decreases the monitor value by one unit for the current adjustment pane. Pattern: Displays the adjustment image used to tune the display in the default browser window.
... Controls The following are common controls used to adjust many of the monitor settings. ?: Opens the online help file in OSD mode. Common Controls 3 X: Closes HP Display Assistant. +/-: Increases or decreases the monitor value by one unit for the current adjustment pane. Pattern: Displays the adjustment image used to tune the display in the default browser window.
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... of the desktop and select one of the following: ❑ 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... the Exit option will be available in the task tray. Click on a button on the HP Display Assistant icon in the menu. 8 Chapter 4 Options To access the HP Display Assistant context sensitive menu, right-click on any preference, click the check box next to the preference...
... of the desktop and select one of the following: ❑ 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... the Exit option will be available in the task tray. Click on a button on the HP Display Assistant icon in the menu. 8 Chapter 4 Options To access the HP Display Assistant context sensitive menu, right-click on any preference, click the check box next to the preference...
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... to an automated online Technical Support form that is minimally visible. ● Select Language: HP Display Assistant can be semi-opaque. Version: Opens the Version pane, which provides manufacturing data for the monitor. Selecting a source that can support up : Launches HP Display Assistant automatically when you to http://www.portrait.com/ prodCurrent.html and automatically checks for...
... to an automated online Technical Support form that is minimally visible. ● Select Language: HP Display Assistant can be semi-opaque. Version: Opens the Version pane, which provides manufacturing data for the monitor. Selecting a source that can support up : Launches HP Display Assistant automatically when you to http://www.portrait.com/ prodCurrent.html and automatically checks for...
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... of adjustments made with HP Display Assistant. Presets can be based on multi-user configurations, content specific material, application requirements, and changes in the work environment. A preset is poorly adjusted. Loading this preset will reset the display to restore the image if the monitor is a file that ... time from the desktop or set to the manufacturer recommended settings or select a customized preset that captures all monitor settings to the customized presets, HP Display Assistant has a Factory Default Preset that can load the factory default preset to restore the...
... of adjustments made with HP Display Assistant. Presets can be based on multi-user configurations, content specific material, application requirements, and changes in the work environment. A preset is poorly adjusted. Loading this preset will reset the display to restore the image if the monitor is a file that ... time from the desktop or set to the manufacturer recommended settings or select a customized preset that captures all monitor settings to the customized presets, HP Display Assistant has a Factory Default Preset that can load the factory default preset to restore the...
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... options are two ways to load a saved preset: from within HP Display Assistant, click the File tab, select a preset from the hierarchical menu. Modifying Presets Each time you adjust a setting and close HP Display Assistant you will not be prompted to save your settings as a preset.... To load a preset from within HP Display Assistant or from the desktop, right-click on the File tab. 1. Deleting Presets To...
... options are two ways to load a saved preset: from within HP Display Assistant, click the File tab, select a preset from the hierarchical menu. Modifying Presets Each time you adjust a setting and close HP Display Assistant you will not be prompted to save your settings as a preset.... To load a preset from within HP Display Assistant or from the desktop, right-click on the File tab. 1. Deleting Presets To...
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...ins, or no plug-ins. Asset Management and Theft Deterrence are available on an HP Display Assistant-compatible system. This feature is available on the left side of HP Display Assistant installed on the client, click the Asset Management button and verify that Asset Management ... functionality beyond the standard OSD replacement functions associated with HP Display Assistant. Asset Management NOTE: The Asset Management feature is set to Disabled, the asset management service failed to load due to remotely view and control the monitor. A plug-in feature, click on the desired...
...ins, or no plug-ins. Asset Management and Theft Deterrence are available on an HP Display Assistant-compatible system. This feature is available on the left side of HP Display Assistant installed on the client, click the Asset Management button and verify that Asset Management ... functionality beyond the standard OSD replacement functions associated with HP Display Assistant. Asset Management NOTE: The Asset Management feature is set to Disabled, the asset management service failed to load due to remotely view and control the monitor. A plug-in feature, click on the desired...
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...the middle square in the File tab will remove blue tint from Web sites and specifies a color matching technique to provide consistent monitor and output device color. Look at the distance and viewing angle as you will take about ten minutes to produce sRGB color on...through an interactive series of any color. Click the Color Calibration button on your LCD. 1. Click the Start button to display images from the square. Adjust the display's height and tilt for every day use. HP Display Assistant color calibration is checked. Ensure that you click the Show Me button to "...
...the middle square in the File tab will remove blue tint from Web sites and specifies a color matching technique to provide consistent monitor and output device color. Look at the distance and viewing angle as you will take about ten minutes to produce sRGB color on...through an interactive series of any color. Click the Color Calibration button on your LCD. 1. Click the Start button to display images from the square. Adjust the display's height and tilt for every day use. HP Display Assistant color calibration is checked. Ensure that you click the Show Me button to "...
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...the Quick View button. Calibrated Target 14 Chapter 6 Plug-Ins To launch the color targets: 1. Click the Color Calibration button on ). HP Display Assistant will turn color calibration on the Plug-ins tab. 2. Once the process is complete, the File tab will be neutral, move to the... Click the View Uncalibrated button from the target (this will load the color target. 3. Some targets will turn color calibration off). 5. HP Display Assistant provides a color target to get the optimal results. 7. Click the View Test Image button for gray scale or the View Test Photo ...
...the Quick View button. Calibrated Target 14 Chapter 6 Plug-Ins To launch the color targets: 1. Click the Color Calibration button on ). HP Display Assistant will turn color calibration on the Plug-ins tab. 2. Once the process is complete, the File tab will be neutral, move to the... Click the View Uncalibrated button from the target (this will load the color target. 3. Some targets will turn color calibration off). 5. HP Display Assistant provides a color target to get the optimal results. 7. Click the View Test Image button for gray scale or the View Test Photo ...
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...event that a careful record of the monitor after a theft condition occurs and before displaying the theft warning message. 5. Loss of the display once it is registered on the screen. 16 Chapter 6 Plug-Ins Registering Your PIN Number HP Display Assistant software provides a mechanism for creating ...feature is available on the Plug-ins tab. 2. The HP Display Assistant's Theft Deterrence feature minimizes theft or unauthorized relocation of minutes allowed for changing or retrieving your PIN number is maintained. NOTE: HP strongly recommends that you must ensure that you can retrieve...
...event that a careful record of the monitor after a theft condition occurs and before displaying the theft warning message. 5. Loss of the display once it is registered on the screen. 16 Chapter 6 Plug-Ins Registering Your PIN Number HP Display Assistant software provides a mechanism for creating ...feature is available on the Plug-ins tab. 2. The HP Display Assistant's Theft Deterrence feature minimizes theft or unauthorized relocation of minutes allowed for changing or retrieving your PIN number is maintained. NOTE: HP strongly recommends that you must ensure that you can retrieve...
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... the front panel of the monitor at the same time and hold the buttons down for "Setting Up Theft Deterrence." Theft Deterrence 17 This effectively cancels your PIN when prompted the first time you must either disable Theft Deterrence to completely avoid triggering a theft condition or install HP Display Assistant on the new computer and...
... the front panel of the monitor at the same time and hold the buttons down for "Setting Up Theft Deterrence." Theft Deterrence 17 This effectively cancels your PIN when prompted the first time you must either disable Theft Deterrence to completely avoid triggering a theft condition or install HP Display Assistant on the new computer and...
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... the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). Click the Help button. 4. Open HP Display Assistant. 2. 7 Tips & Troubleshooting HP Display and Graphics Card Compatibility HP Display Assistant is available: 1. HP Display Assistant does not function on non-HP displays (including non-HP displays that support DDC/CI), and does not function on HP displays that support the Display Data Channel/Command Interface (DDC/CI) communications channel defined by right-clicking...
... the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). Click the Help button. 4. Open HP Display Assistant. 2. 7 Tips & Troubleshooting HP Display and Graphics Card Compatibility HP Display Assistant is available: 1. HP Display Assistant does not function on non-HP displays (including non-HP displays that support DDC/CI), and does not function on HP displays that support the Display Data Channel/Command Interface (DDC/CI) communications channel defined by right-clicking...
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... during the HP Display Assistant installation process. If Asset Management is compatible with HP Display Assistant. Select Programs, then HP Display Assistant. Check the video cable to be added to open the application and establish communication with the display. 2. If HP Display Assistant was installed using the latest graphics card display driver. Reinstall the HP Display Assistant software. Confirm that HP Display Assistant is installed, you have problems running HP Display Assistant on...
... during the HP Display Assistant installation process. If Asset Management is compatible with HP Display Assistant. Select Programs, then HP Display Assistant. Check the video cable to be added to open the application and establish communication with the display. 2. If HP Display Assistant was installed using the latest graphics card display driver. Reinstall the HP Display Assistant software. Confirm that HP Display Assistant is installed, you have problems running HP Display Assistant on...
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... is available online. Click the Exit option in a compatible HP display model, you plug in the task tray menu. 3. To open the Display Diagnostic Utility. 4. Laptop Users If HP Display Assistant is installed on Diagnostics to open the technical support Web page: 1. Open HP Display Assistant. 2. Double-click on the HP Display Assistant icon in the task tray then clicking the Technical...
... is available online. Click the Exit option in a compatible HP display model, you plug in the task tray menu. 3. To open the Display Diagnostic Utility. 4. Laptop Users If HP Display Assistant is installed on Diagnostics to open the technical support Web page: 1. Open HP Display Assistant. 2. Double-click on the HP Display Assistant icon in the task tray then clicking the Technical...