TITLE: HP Display Assistant Utility

VERSION: 1.30 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the HP Display Assistant Utility for the listed HP 
monitor models. The HP Display Assistant Utilty is a monitor control and 
calibration program that offers an easy step-by-step process for obtaining the 
best overall picture quality. 

Monitor performance can vary due to the graphics card, host computer, lighting 
conditions, and other environmental factors.

To get the best image on a monitor, it must be adjusted for the unique setting 
where it is placed. Unfortunately, the manual controls available to tune the 
image often prove to be challenging. Proper adjustment (tuning) requires an 
easy-to-use program that provides a step-by-step process to obtain the best 
overall picture quality.

The HP Display Assistant guides users through the tuning process with 
easy-to-understand instructions and background patterns designed for each 
monitor control. The display settings for each user can be saved, providing an 
easy way to select display characteristics in a multi-user environment, or to 
save multiple defined presets for a single user based on content and ambient 
lighting.

The HP Display Assistant enables monitor adjustment and color tuning using the 
Display Data Channel Command Interface (DDC/CI) protocol. All adjustments to 
the display are controlled through software to eliminate the need to use the 
monitor on-screen display (OSD). HP Display Assistant runs in the background 
and can be accessed through the Task tray, Start menu, or by right-clicking in 
a blank area of the desktop. The HP Display Assistant enables quick, accurate 
tuning of the display, with the ability to easily save and use monitor 
configurations that are best suited to the user. 

The HP Display Assistant has two modes of operation: Wizard and OSD mode. The 
preferred method of use is Wizard mode, which provides a step-by-step process 
to accurately calibrate the monitor. OSD mode enables changes to any single 
monitor setting without stepping through a predefined sequence. This method is 
less accurate than Wizard mode, but enables easy access to any monitor 
adjustment. 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP34201
SUPERSEDES: SP31528
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 4, 2006
CATEGORY: Utility - Tools
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Monitors

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP L2045w LCD Monitor
HP LP1965 LCD Monitor
HP LP2065 LCD Monitor
HP LP2465 LCD Monitor

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Vista Business 32 Edition
Microsoft Vista Business 64 Edition
Microsoft Vista Ultimate 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Adds support for Microsoft Vista Operating Systems.
- Adds support for the HP LP1965, L2045w, and LP2465 Monitors.
- Updates the user interface to more closely match the monitor OSD controls.

PREREQUISITES: 
None

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. Click Yes 
on the License Agreement screen to start the copying process. After copying is 
complete, click Finish to close the installation program.

NOTE: After the files have been installed, the SoftPaq .EXE file downloaded in 
Step 1 can be deleted, if desired.


Copyright (c) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.