HP Z38c 37.5" 21:9 Curved IPS Monitor (Smart Buy) - Manual (Page 20)

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Software and utilities
The optical disc, if one is included with the monitor, contains 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)
● HP Display Assistant software
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)
To install the INF and ICM files on the computer from the optical disc:
1. Insert the optical disc in the computer optical 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.
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