4 Operating the Monitor
Software and Utilities
The CD that comes with the monitor contains files that you can install on the computer to enhance the
performance of the monitor.
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HP monitor driver software, which automatically detects the computer's Microsoft Operating
System and installs the corresponding .INF (Information) and .ICM (Image Color Matching)
driver files that are used to configure the HP monitor
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Auto-adjustment pattern utility to optimize the display
PDF Complete is supplied on this CD and can be installed from the menu.
NOTE: If the monitor does not include a CD, the .INF and .ICM files can be downloaded from the
HP monitors support Web site. See
Downloading from the Worldwide Web on page 21 in this
chapter.
The Information File
The setup information, or .INF file, defines monitor resources used by Microsoft Windows operating
systems to ensure monitor compatibility with the computer’s graphics adapter.
The Image Color Matching File
The image color matching, or .ICM file, is a color data file that is used in conjunction with graphics
applications to provide consistent color matching from monitor screen to printer, or from scanner to
the monitor screen. The .ICM file is only activated from within the graphics applications that support
this feature.
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