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12 Chapter 2 Using the monitor

2 Using the monitor

Software and utilities

The optical disc, if one is included with the monitor, contains the following files you can install on the

computer. If you do not have an optical drive, you can download the files from http://www.hp.com/support.

• INF (Information) file

• ICM (Image Color Matching) files (one for each calibrated color space)

The Information file

The INF file defines 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 file. 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 buffers/boxes.

The Image Color Matching file

The ICM files are data files 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 file is activated from

within graphics programs that support this feature.

NOTE: The ICM color profile is written in accordance with the International Color Consortium (ICC) Profile

Format specification.

Installing the INF and ICM files

After you determine that you need to update, use one of the following methods to install the files.

Installing from the optical disc (available in select regions)

1. Insert the optical disc into the computer optical disc drive. The optical disc menu is displayed.

2. View the HP Monitor Software Information file.

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 files manually. Refer to the HP Monitor Software

Information file on the optical disc.

Downloading from the Web

If you do not have a computer or a source device with an optical drive, you can download the latest version of

INF and ICM files from the HP monitors support website.

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HP VH240a Specifications

General

3D	No
Pixel pitch	0.274 x 0.274 mm
Screen shape	Flat
Display diagonal	23.8 \
Display technology	LED
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Viewable size, vertical	296.4 mm
Contrast ratio (dynamic)	5000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000:1
Display number of colors	16.78 million colors
Viewable size, horizontal	527 mm
Display brightness (typical)	250 cd/m²
Supported graphics resolutions	640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+)
On/off switch	Yes
Pivot angle	0 - 90 °
Tilt angle range	-5 - 30 °
Panel mounting interface	100 x 100 mm
Product color	Black
Country of origin	China
Market positioning	-
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (off)	0.3 W
Annual energy consumption	28 kWh
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)	19 W
RMS rated power	4 W
Number of speakers	2

Weight and Dimensions