To eliminate vertical bars (Clock):

1.Press the Menu button on the monitor's front panel to open the OSD Menu, and then select Image Control > Clock.

2.Press the + (Plus) or (Minus) buttons on the monitor's front panel to eliminate vertical bars. Press the buttons slowly so that you do not miss the optimum adjustment point.

Figure 4-4Adjusting the Clock

3.After adjusting the Clock, if blurring, flickering, or bars appear on the screen, proceed to adjust the Clock Phase.

To remove flickering or blurring (Clock Phase)

1.Press the Menu button on the monitor's front panel to open the OSD Menu, and then select Image Control > Clock Phase.

2.Press the + (Plus) or (Minus) buttons on the monitor's front panel to eliminate flickering or blurring. Flicking or blurring may not be eliminated depending on your computer or graphics controller card installed.

Figure 4-5Adjusting the Clock Phase

To correct screen position (Horizontal Position or Vertical Position):

1.Press the Menu button on the monitor's front panel to open the OSD Menu, and then select Image Control > Horizontal Position and/or Vertical Position.

2.Press the + (Plus) or (Minus) buttons on the monitor's front panel to properly adjust the position of the image in the display area of the monitor. The Horizontal Position shifts the image left or right; the Vertical Position shifts the image up and down.

Figure 4-6Adjusting the Image Position

Sleep Timer Mode

You can set your computer to sleep when not in use, and this will cause the monitor to sleep (unless you disable low-power mode). In addition, some monitors support a sleep timer, an energy-saving feature that enables you to set daily times for the monitor to go into low-power mode and wake up again. This

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27 XW476A4#ABA, Performance ZR2440w 24 XW477A8#ABA specifications

The HP Performance ZR2440w is a high-end 24-inch display designed for professionals in need of precise and vivid visuals. This monitor, identified by the model number XW477A8#ABA, delivers exceptional image quality and color accuracy, making it a perfect choice for graphic designers, photographers, and video editors.

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