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1. 7 1 Manual Setting 1 Right click the G Ignition icon in the notification area and select Show monitor connection list from the list Monitor Connection List Monitors that th To add the mo manually click Manual s Monitor Model Serial No 1 Monitor1 FS2434 i 2 Click Manual setting 3 Associate the monitor s by following the instructions on the screen 18 Chapter 7 Using in Multi Monitor Environments Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause and remedy 1 The icon is not shown in the notification area e If your OS is Windows 8 1 click V on the Start screen and then click G Ignition on the Apps screen If your OS is Windows 8 click the tile displayed as G Ignition Ver x x x in the Start Screen If your OS is Windows 7 click Start All Programs EIZO G Ignition G Ignition Ver x x x to start up the software 2 The icon is in black and white Check if the USB cable is connected Turn off the PC and turn it back on If the problem persists follow the procedure described in 7 1 Manual Setting page 18 3 Auto Color is not functioning The G Ignition icon must be resident in the notification area for Auto Color to function Confirm that the Activate Auto Color option in the Auto Color tab is checked Close the G Ignition setting window Closing the setting window enables the function 4 Hot2. PowerPC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc PSP and PS3 are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc RealPlayer is a registered trademark of RealNetworks Inc Red Hat is a registered trademark of Red Hat Inc TouchWare is a trademark of 3M Touch Systems Inc Windows Windows Media Windows Vista SQL Server Xbox 360 and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries YouTube is a registered trademark of Google Inc Firefox is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Foundation Kensington and MicroSaver are registered trademarks of ACCO Brands Corporation EIZO the EIZO Logo ColorEdge DuraVision FlexScan FORIS RadiCS RadiForce RadiNET Raptor and ScreenManager are registered trademarks of EIZO Corporation in Japan and other countries ColorNavigator EcoView NET EIZO EasyPIX EIZO Monitor Configurator EIZO ScreenSlicer G Ignition i Sound Re Vue Screen Administrator and UniColor Pro are trademarks of EIZO Corporation All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Appendix 21 EIZE EIZE Corporation http Awww eizoglobal com 3rd Edition November 2014 03V25120C1 Copyright 2014 EIZO Corporation All rights reserved U M G IGNITION
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4. Chapter 4 Color Adjustment 9 4 1 Color AdjUStMENt nn 10 4 2 Smart Functions Only for FS2434 11 4 3 Importing Exporting Color Adjustment D la L 12 UPON Saut 12 Eponge ei aies 13 Chapter 5 Hot Keyan 14 5 1 Setting Hot Keys nn 15 Chapter 6 Auto Color 16 6 1 Setting Auto Color 16 6 2 Associating Color Modes with Unregistered Applications 17 Chapter 7 Using in Multi Monitor EnvironmentS ine 18 7 4 Manual Setting 2 0 0 ccceeseeeeesseeeeseeeneeeeeees 18 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 19 Chapter 9 Glossary 20 Appendia E 21 Trad ma k isis ssssssssissssasesssrrssnescnitessasneenesiesnste 21 CONTENTS 3 Chapter 1 Introduction G Ignition is software for adjusting a monitor from a computer through a USB interface using a mouse and keyboard 1 1 4 Features Color Adjustment The monitor s color adjustment function can be controlled from the software When using the software in a multi monitor environment batch adjustment is possible if the monitors are the same model The adjustment values can also be exchanged with other computers by using the adjustment value import export function This means that a group of people playing the same game can share adjustment values Hot Key Settings Functions of the monitor can be registered to keys on the keyboard When using the software in a multi monitor e
5. 1 10 21 2014 05 22 2 3 Icon Display While G Ignition is running an icon is displayed in the notification area The color of the icon changes according to the operating status G Ignition is active G lgnition is not active The software cannot recognize the monitor Check whether the USB cable is connected correctly If the problem persists turn the computer off and back on Note e When using the software in a multi monitor environment also read Chapter 7 Using in Multi Monitor Environments page 18 6 Chapter 2 Setup 2 4 Uninstalling the Software Windows 8 1 1 Click at the bottom of the Start screen The Apps screen appears 2 Click Control Panel under Windows System 3 Select and click Uninstall a program 4 Select G Ignition from the list then click Uninstall Windows 8 1 Right click the mouse on the Start screen at a position where there are no tiles App commands appear at the bottom of the screen 2 Click All apps 3 Click Control Panel under Windows System 4 Select and click Uninstall a program 5 Select G Ignition from the list then click Uninstall Windows 7 1 Click the start button and open the Control Panel 2 Select and click Uninstall a program 3 Select G Ignition from the list then click Uninstall Chapter 2 Setup 7 Chapter 3 Displaying and Exitin
6. 3 gt Libraries Documents 4 Search Document pl Organize Newfolder ae vir Favorites Documents library MT BE Desktop Includes 2 locations g es Name i Date modified Type Recent Places LU Userl dat 8 28 2014 4 04 PM DAT File 1KB Fa Libraries Documents d Music E Pictures BB Videos g Computer Local Disk C Local Disk D lt a Windows 7 Japar Filename User2 Save as type Data File dat Hide Folders Save Cancel File export is completed Chapter 4 Color Adjustment 13 Chapter 5 Hot Key Functions on the monitor can be assigned to keys on the keyboard By pressing keys on the keyboard the same operation as executing a function is performed e While G Ignition is running keys set to G Ignition cannot be used in other applications e Hot key settings cannot be changed according to the application being used Note e When the software is used in a multi monitor environment and the same hot key setting is applied to all the monitors the registered function will be actuated at all the monitors at the same time when the hot keys are pressed FS2434 B fE G Ignition Se usiment HotKey At Monitor Hotkeys Power On Off Mute On Off None Color Mode Ts Screen Sizes Smart Insight 2 On Off ___ None IE Apply to the same models Check this box to set the same hot key for all monitors of the same model 14 Chapter 5 Ho
7. K Chapter 4 Color Adjustment 11 4 3 Importing Exporting Color Adjustment Data Color adjustment data can be imported from a file or exported to a file Note e Data exported from ScreenManager Pro for Gaming can also be imported to G Ignition Importing Import a data file and set it to the monitor 1 From the Mode Selection pull down menu select the color mode that is to be the target of the color adjustment 2 Click Import 3 Select the file to be imported and click Open sl Open gO C3 gt Libraries Documents 4 Search Document p Organize New folder m Favorites Documents library BE Desktop Includes 2 locations 18 Downloads Name Date modified Type E Recent Places Userl dat 8 28 2014 4 04PM DAT File 1KB G Libraries Documents d Music E Pictures BB Videos g Computer amp Local Disk C c Local Disk D ca Windows 7 Japar Windows Vista Ja d 05 kna devr Filename Userl dat Data File dat The file is imported and the color adjustment data is applied to the monitor 1 2 Chapter 4 Color Adjustment Exporting Export color adjustment data to a file 1 From the Mode Selection pull down menu select the color mode to export color adjustment data from 2 Click Export The file save dialog box appears 3 Specify the filename then click Save cs Save As ay JO T
8. Key is disabled e Close the G Ignition setting window Closing the setting window enables the function 5 In a multi monitor environment the target monitor The USB connected monitor may not be linked cannot be adjusted or operated a different correctly to the software Follow the procedure monitor is adjusted or operated described in 7 1 Manual Setting page 18 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 19 Chapter 9 Glossary Gain This is used to adjust each color parameter for red green and blue An LCD monitor displays the color by the light passing through the panel color filter Red green and blue are the three primary colors All the colors on the screen are displayed by combining these three colors The color tone can be changed by adjusting the light intensity volume passing through each color s filter Gamma Generally the monitor brightness varies nonlinearly with the input signal level which is called Gamma Characteristic A small gamma value produces a low contrast image while a large gamma value produces a highcontrast image Temperature Color temperature is a method to measure the white color tone generally indicated in degrees Kelvin The screen becomes reddish at a low temperature and bluish at a high temperature like the flame temperature 5000 K Slightly reddish white 6500 K White referred to as daylight balanced color 9300 K Slightly bluish white 20 Chapter 9 Glossary Appendix Trademark
9. User s Manual G Ignition Important Please read this User s Manual carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and effective usage e The latest software and User s Manual are available for download from our web site http www eizoglobal com No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical or otherwise without the prior written permission of EIZO Corporation EIZO Corporation is under no obligation to hold any submitted material or information confidential unless prior arrangements are made pursuant to EIZO Corporation s receipt of said information Although every effort has been made to ensure that this manual provides up to date information please note that EIZO software specifications are subject to change without notice 2 CONTENTS GON TENTS se 3 Chapter 1 Introduction iie RC QUO S Se 4 Ghapteti2 Setu passes 5 2 1 System Requirements ccccseeeeseenseeees 5 2 2 Installing the Software cccssessseneeeees 5 2 3 ICON Display ssscsssssssssssssss svscs snssserensenses 6 2 4 Uninstalling the Software ccssseeseeee 7 Windows Tirant T Windows ae eee 7 WINDOWS ne mandats 7 Chapter 3 Displaying and Exiting the Setting Window 8 i 3 1 Displaying the setting window 8 3 2 Exiting the setting window a 3 3 Versio an ciiicitinsuenneiainede mete 8
10. g the Setting Window 3 1 Displaying the setting window Right click the G Ignition icon in the notification area then select Setting of G Ignition from the list The G Ignition setting window appears Note The setting window can also be displayed by double clicking the G Ignition icon in the notification area e If the G Ignition icon is not found in the notification area use the following method to start up the software Windows 8 1 Click on the Start screen and then click G Ignition Ver x x x on the Apps screen Windows 8 On the Start screen click the tile displayed as G Ignition Ver x x x Windows 7 Click start All Programs EIZO G Ignition G Ignition Ver x x x al G Ignition Se justment HotKey COLOR ADJUSTMENT E Monitor Adjustment of Color mode Mode Selection I Apply to the same models gaming eizo com tips Click to visit our website 3 2 Exiting the setting window Click Close on each setting window 3 3 Version The version of G Ignition can be displayed by clicking the icon at the left end of the G Ignition title bar and selecting About 8 Chapter 3 Displaying and Exiting the Setting Window Chapter 4 Color Adjustment Independent color adjustments can be set for each color mode Color adjustment data can also be imported and exported from files e Importing a
11. he Auto Color function the G Ignition icon must be resident in the notification area cs G Ignition Check to activate the Auto Color function EXPLORER Windows Explorer X ani m Used to register a color mode for an application or delete registration Not chang he made See 6 2 Associating Color Modes with Unregistered Applications page 17 6 1 Setting Auto Color To set the Auto Color function use the following procedure to register color modes in association with applications 1 Check the Activate Auto Color check box 2 Select the application from the Application Selection pull down menu Note e Application names that have been active and that have been already registered as color modes are displayed in the pull down menu e It is not possible to register a color mode for the Windows Desktop 3 Select the color mode from the Color mode for selected application pull down menu Note The color modes shown in the pull down menu differ depending on the monitor model For details on the color mode see the user s manual for the monitor 16 Chapter 6 Auto Color 4 Click Register The association between the application and color mode is registered 5 If proceeding to register the application repeat steps 2 to 4 6 Click Close The Auto Color settings come into effect When a registered application becomes active the mon
12. itor s color mode automatically switches to the one associated with the application 6 2 Associating Color Modes with Unregistered Applications If unregistered application starts up apply Not change the mode v This is the procedure for associating a color mode with an application for which no particular color mode has been registered at Application Registration When an unregistered application becomes active the color mode of the monitor is automatically switched to the associated color mode 1 Select a color mode from the If unregistered application starts up apply pull down menu and set it Note If Not change the mode is selected the same color mode remains displayed and is not changed Chapter 6 Auto Color 17 Chapter 7 Using in Multi Monitor Environments G Ignition can be used in a multi monitor environment and used to adjust and operate multiple EIZO monitors Check the following points before such use If any of these problems apply adjust the monitors manually e With the USB cable connected correctly the G Ignition icon is displayed in black and white even when the computer is restarted The connected monitor is not shown in the Monitor pull down menu on the setting window The target monitor cannot be controlled or a different monitor is being controlled Note The selection for Monitor can be checked on the setting screen Color Adjustment Hot Key
13. nager Pro for Medical EIZO EcoView NET Client 2 2 Installing the Software 1 Connect the USB cable Connect the USB downstream port of the computer and the USB upstream port of the monitor with the USB cable en Note e For details on setting up USB devices see the user s manual for the monitor Chapter 2 Setup 5 2 After unzipping the downloaded file double click Launcher exe A Menu screen opens automatically Click G Ignition 3 Install the software Clicking Install starts the installer Note The User Account Control dialog box may appear Click Yes to open the menu Le 4 User Account Control Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer Program name setup Verified publisher EIZO Corporation File origin Y Show details Change when these notifications appear Depending on your settings the User Account Control dialog box may not be displayed Follow the instructions to install the software When installation is completed the G Ignition starts and the icon appears in the Windows notification area When G Ignition is started a color profile temperature 6500 K gamma 2 2 suitable for the monitor in use is automatically applied Color matching can be optimized when the color mode of the monitor is set as Web sRGB FS2434 or Web FG242
14. nd exporting of color adjustment data can only be done in the User mode 1 G Agnition Color Adjustment HotKey Auto Color COLOR ADJUSTMENT Monitor m Monitor1 FG2421 S N Soames Adjustment of Glor mode Mode Selection enm l Parameter Adjustment O Apply to the same models ning eizo com tips For basic color adjustment see 4 1 Color Adjustment page 10 Smart Functions are available when using the FS2434 monitor see 4 2 Smart Functions Only for FS2434 page 11 For exporting the set color adjustment information to a file see Exporting page 13 For importing color adjustment information from a file see Importing page 12 Check this box to apply the same color adjustments to all monitors of the same model Chapter 4 Color Adjustment 9 4 1 Color Adjustment 1 In a multi monitor environment select the monitor to be adjusted from the Monitor pull down menu EXT e If any monitor is not listed select it manually by referring to 7 1 Manual Setting page 18 2 From the Mode Selection pull down menu select the color mode that will be the target of the color adjustment 3 Click Color Adjustment The Color Adjustment screen is displayed 4 Adjust each parameter Like at the monitor Brightness Contrast and so on can be adjusted The items that can be adjusted on this screen are the same as those tha
15. nvironment batch registration is possible if the monitors are the same model Auto Color Function By registering color modes for individual applications the color mode of the monitor can be switched automatically for each application Note Example of use Ifa color mode is adjusted to be dedicated to a specific application and that color mode is registered for the application using the Auto Color function the dedicated monitor settings are selected when the application is started up Auto applied Color Profile When G Ignition is started a color profile temperature 6500 K gamma 2 2 suitable for the monitor in use is automatically applied Appropriate color management can be performed when the color mode of the monitor is set as Web sRGB FS2434 or Web FG2421 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 System Requirements The G Ignition software operates under the systems shown below Microsoft Windows 8 1 32 bit edition or 64 bit edition Microsoft Windows 8 32 bit edition or 64 bit edition Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 32 bit edition or 64 bit edition Computer Built in USB The following software cannot be used with G Ignition at the same time If any of the following software is installed they will be uninstalled when G Ignition is installed ScreenManager Pro ScreenManager Pro for Gaming ScreenManager Pro for LCD ScreenManager Pro for LCD DDC CI ScreenMa
16. t Key FG2421 cs G Ignition pn Monitor Hotkeys Power On Off i A Mute On Off _ Color Mode _ Screen Size D Apply to the same models Check this box to set the same hot key sealed 220 00 for all monitors of the same model 5 1 Setting Hot Keys 1 In a multi monitor environment select the monitor for which the setting is to be made from the Monitor pull down menu Note e If any monitor is not listed select it manually by referring to 7 1 Manual Setting page 18 2 Set the hot key Move the cursor to the box of the item to be set for a hot key and press any key s Pressing the Delete key or Back Space key will display None in the box and cancel the setting Note The following keys cannot be set Modifier keys Shift Ctrl Alt either in isolation or in combination with other modifier keys only e g Ctrl Shift Combinations of keys that are registered to the system e g Ctrl Alt Delete The following keys either in isolation or in combination with a modifier key s Tab Enter Esc Delete BackSpace Windows A F12 key in isolation ShifttCaps Lock key 3 Click Close The hot key setting will become effective Chapter 5 HotKey 15 Chapter 6 Auto Color By registering color modes for individual applications the color mode of the monitor can be switched automatically for each application To run t
17. t can be adjusted using the monitor s color adjustment function To check the items that can be adjusted using the monitor s color adjustment function see the user s manual for the monitor Color Adjustment Color Temperature ES OFF Saturatio Brightness 1 Gamma Turbo 240 N eduction Note e Clicking Reset returns only the color mode currently being used to the factory settings 5 Click OK 10 Chapter 4 Color Adjustment 4 2 Smart Functions Only for FS2434 1 In a multi monitor environment select the monitor to be adjusted from the Monitor pull down menu e If any monitor is not listed select it manually by referring to 7 1 Manual Setting page 18 2 Select the color mode to configure from the Mode Selection pull down menu 3 Click Smart Functions The Smart Functions screen is displayed 4 Set each item The items that can be set on this screen are the same as those which can be set in the Smart Functions menu of the FS2434 monitor For details see the User s Manual of the FS2434 monitor g Smart Functions Smar Detection Full Screen Ww Smart Resolution Settings Smart Resolution Off v Skin Tone Enhancer isase TextEnhancer E Smart Insight 2 Note e Clicking Reset returns the Smart Functions settings of the color mode currently being used to the factory settings 5 Click O
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