Compaq LA2405x LCD Monitors Reference Guide - Page 8

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To Get the Best Performance from Your Monitor 1. Be sure to install the latest graphics card driver from your graphics card manufacturer. 2. For monitors using VGA signal input, once the monitor is operating, press the Auto button on the monitor to optimize the display. If the Auto function does not fully correct the display, run the Auto-Adjustment software available on the CD included with the monitor and then press the Auto button. 3. Using the Display Properties settings of the computer's operating system, set your screen to the optimal resolution for your monitor size as indicated in the following table. Monitor Size 15 in 15 in 15.6 in 18.5 in 17 in 19 in 17 in 19 in 20 in 20.1 in 20.1 in 22 in 21.5 in 42 in 47 in 23 in 24 in 27 in 30 in 38.1 cm 38.1 cm 39.6 cm 47 cm 43.2 cm 48.3 cm 43.2 cm 48.3 cm 50.8 cm 51.1 cm 51.1 cm 55.9 cm 54.6 cm 106.7 cm 119.4 cm 58.4 cm 61 cm 68.6 cm 76.2 cm Aspect Ratio Format 4:3 16:9 16:9 Optimal Resolution 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 1366 x 768 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 60 60 5:4 1280 x 1024 60 16:10 1440 x 900 60 16:9 4:3 16:10 1600 x 900 60 1600 x 1200 60 1680 x 1050 60 16:9 1920 x 1080 60 16:10 16:9 16:10 1920 x 1200 60 2560 x 1600 60 4. Install the most up-to-date driver on the computer if it is not already installed. The latest driver is on the CD included with the monitor, or you can download the latest driver from the HP monitors support Web site, http://www.hp.com/support. IMPORTANT: For optimal video performance, use only the video cable(s) included with the monitor. To maximize the display life and avoid burn-in damage, activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it is not in use for a prolonged period of time (12 consecutive hours of non-use). 2 Chapter 1 Optimizing Monitor Performance ENWW

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To Get the Best Performance from Your Monitor
1.
Be sure to install the latest graphics card driver from your graphics card manufacturer.
2.
For monitors using VGA signal input, once the monitor is operating, press the Auto button on the
monitor to optimize the display. If the Auto function does not fully correct the display, run the
Auto-Adjustment software available on the CD included with the monitor and then press the Auto
button.
3.
Using the Display Properties settings of the computer’s operating system, set your screen to the
optimal resolution for your monitor size as indicated in the following table.
Monitor Size
Aspect Ratio
Format
Optimal Resolution
Refresh
Rate (Hz)
15 in
38.1 cm
4:3
1024 x 768
60
15 in
38.1 cm
16:9
1280 x 720
60
15.6 in
18.5 in
39.6 cm
47 cm
16:9
1366 x 768
60
17 in
19 in
43.2 cm
48.3 cm
5:4
1280 x 1024
60
17 in
19 in
43.2 cm
48.3 cm
16:10
1440 x 900
60
20 in
50.8 cm
16:9
1600 x 900
60
20.1 in
51.1 cm
4:3
1600 x 1200
60
20.1 in
22 in
51.1 cm
55.9 cm
16:10
1680 x 1050
60
21.5 in
42 in
47 in
54.6 cm
106.7 cm
119.4 cm
16:9
1920 x 1080
60
23 in
24 in
27 in
58.4 cm
61 cm
68.6 cm
16:10
16:9
1920 x 1200
60
30 in
76.2 cm
16:10
2560 x 1600
60
4.
Install the most up-to-date driver on the computer if it is not already installed. The latest driver is
on the CD included with the monitor, or you can download the latest driver from the HP monitors
support Web site,
support
.
IMPORTANT:
For optimal video performance, use only the video cable(s) included with the monitor.
To maximize the display life and avoid burn-in damage, activate a screen saver application or turn off
the monitor when it is not in use for a prolonged period of time (12 consecutive hours of non-use).
2
Chapter 1
Optimizing Monitor Performance
ENWW