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- Page 1 HP 68.6 cm/27-inch Curved Monitors User Guide...
- Page 2 The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
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Page 3: About This Guide
About This Guide This guide provides information on monitor features, setting up the monitor, using the software and technical specifications. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. - Page 4 About This Guide...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Using My Display software (select models) ..................17 Installing the software ......................17 Using the software ......................17 Downloading the software ....................18 Using HP Display Assistant software (select models) ................ 18 Installing the software ......................18 Using the software ......................18... - Page 6 Downloading the software ....................19 Using Auto-Sleep Mode ........................19 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu ..................20 Menu button functions ........................21 Appendix A Technical specifications ........................23 Recognizing preset display resolutions ....................24 Entering user modes ......................24 Power adapter ............................
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Page 7: Product Features
Audio-out (headphone) jack ● On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for easy setup and screen ● optimization My Display software or HP Display Assistant software (depending on the model) included for ● adjusting monitor settings Tilt capability ● Software and documentation disc that includes monitor drivers and product documentation ●... -
Page 8: Safety And Maintenance Guidelines
Damage Replacement Policy so you can replace the equipment, if surge protection fails. Use the appropriate and correctly sized furniture designed to properly support your HP LCD monitor. WARNING! LCD monitors that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests, or carts may fall over and cause personal injury. -
Page 9: Maintenance Guidelines
If the monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact an authorized HP dealer, reseller, or service provider. Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor, as indicated on the label/ ●... -
Page 10: Setting Up The Monitor
Setting up the monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices, and then follow the instructions below. Use caution when setting up the monitor CAUTION: To prevent damage to the monitor, do not touch the surface of the LCD panel. Pressure on the panel may cause non-uniformity of color or disorientation of the liquid crystals. - Page 11 Lift up the bottom of the display panel (1) and insert the stand into the slot on the back of the display panel until it clicks in place (2). Installing the stand...
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Page 12: Rear And Side Components
Rear and side components Component Function Menu button Press to open the OSD menu, select a menu item from the OSD, or close the OSD menu. Menu Plus button If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate forward through the OSD menu and increase adjustment levels. -
Page 13: Connecting The Cables
Connecting the cables NOTE: The monitor ships with select cables. Not all cables shown in this section are included with the monitor. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. Connect the video cable(s). NOTE: The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be selected by pressing the Next Active Input button on the right side of the monitor or through the On-Screen Display (OSD) by pressing the Menu button and selecting Input Control. - Page 14 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the rear of the monitor and the other end to ● the HDMI port on the source device. Connect an MHL cable to the HDMI MHL port on the rear of the monitor and to the micro ●...
- Page 15 Connect an audio cable to the Audio-in jack on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the Audio-out jack on the source device. Connect one end of the power cord to the power supply (1) and the other end to a grounded electrical outlet (2), and then connect the round end of the power supply cord to the monitor (3).
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Page 16: Front Panel Controls
Front panel controls Control Function Speakers Provide premium audio sound. Power LED System on = white System off = off Sleep mode = amber Sleep timer mode = blinking amber Power Turns the monitor on or off. Chapter 3 Setting up the monitor... -
Page 17: Adjusting The Tilt
Adjusting the tilt Tilt the monitor panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. Mounting the monitor (select models) A VESA mounting bracket is available for select models only. The mounting bracket can be used to attach the monitor to any standard mounting system with a standard VESA 100mm x 100mm mount pattern. -
Page 18: Attaching The Vesa Mounting Bracket (Select Models)
Lift up the bottom of the display panel (1), and then press the release latch (2) and slide the stand out of the slot on the display panel (3). Attaching the VESA mounting bracket (select models) Remove the monitor stand. Refer to Removing the monitor stand on page Before attaching the VESA mounting bracket, connect the required cables to the rear of the monitor. -
Page 19: Turning On The Monitor
Image retention is a condition that may occur on all LCD screens. Monitors with a “burned-in image” are not covered under the HP warranty. * A prolonged period of time is 2 consecutive hours of a static image. -
Page 20: Locating The Rating Label
Locating the rating label The rating label on the monitor provides the product number and serial number. You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monitor model. The rating label is located on the bottom of the monitor. -
Page 21: Installing A Cable Lock
Installing a cable lock You can secure the monitor to a fixed object with an optional cable lock available from HP. Installing a cable lock... -
Page 22: Operating The Monitor
To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from the disc: Insert the disc in the computer optical drive. The disc menu is displayed. View the HP Monitor Software Information file. Select Install Monitor Driver Software. Follow the on-screen instructions. -
Page 23: Downloading From The Internet
NOTE: You may need to install the digitally signed monitor .INF and .ICM files manually from the disc in the event of an installation error. Refer to the HP Monitor Software Information file on the disc. Downloading from the Internet To download the latest version of .INF and .ICM files from the HP monitors support Web site:... -
Page 24: Downloading The Software
HP Display Assistant software (select models) Using HP Display Assistant is a software utility that guides you through the image tuning process with easy to understand instructions and background patterns designed for each monitor control. You can configure display settings that can be saved for each user, providing an easy way to select display characteristics in a multi-user environment, or a single user can have multiple defined presets based on content and ambient lighting. -
Page 25: Downloading The Software
HP Display Assistant User Guide included on the disc with your For additional information, refer to the monitor. Downloading the software HP Display Assistant software, follow the instructions below. If you prefer to download the Go to http://www.hp.com/support and select the appropriate country and language. -
Page 26: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences. You can access and make adjustments in the OSD using the buttons on the right side of the monitor. To access the OSD and make adjustments, do the following: If the monitor is not already on, press the power button to turn on the monitor. -
Page 27: Menu Button Functions
Menu button functions Pressing one of the three Menu buttons on the right side of the monitor activates the buttons and displays the icons next to the buttons. The function of the buttons depends on the active video input and the model. On all models, if the active video input is an analog signal (VGA input), the buttons have the following functions. - Page 28 On some models, if the active video input is a digital signal (HDMI or MHL input), the buttons have the following functions. Button Function Menu Opens the OSD (On-Screen Display) main menu, select a menu item from the OSD, or closes the OSD menu. Brightness Opens the Brightness adjustment scale.
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Page 29: Appendix A Technical Specifications
Technical specifications NOTE: All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. For the latest specifications or additional specifications on this product, go to http://www.hp.com/go/ quickspecs/ and search for your specific monitor model to find the model-specific QuickSpecs. -
Page 30: Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions
Recognizing preset display resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults. This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. Preset Pixel format Horz freq (kHz) Vert freq (Hz) -
Page 31: Power Adapter
Power adapter Manufacturer Model number Power supply rating Delta Electronic(S) Pte Ltd ADP 65-HB HCB 65W/19V Power adapter... -
Page 32: Appendix B Support And Troubleshooting
Support and troubleshooting Solving common problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank or video is Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. flashing. -
Page 33: Using The Auto-Adjustment Feature (Vga Analog Input)
Press the Auto-Adjust button on the right side of the monitor to produce a stable, centered image. Press the key or any other key on the keyboard to exit the test pattern. NOTE: The auto-adjustment test pattern utility can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/support. Using the Auto-Adjustment feature (VGA analog input) -
Page 34: Optimizing Image Performance (Vga Analog Input)
Optimizing image performance (VGA analog input) Two controls in the on-screen display can be adjusted to improve image performance: Clock and Phase (available in the OSD menu). NOTE: The Clock and Phase controls are adjustable only when using an analog (VGA) input. These controls are not adjustable for digital inputs. -
Page 35: Product Support
Vertical Position shifts the image up and down. Product support For additional information on using your monitor, go to http://www.hp.com/support. Select your country or region, select Troubleshooting, and then enter your model in the search window and click the Go button. -
Page 36: Appendix C Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy
This is common to all LCD monitors used in products supplied by all vendors and is not specific to the HP LCD. These imperfections are caused by one or more defective pixels or sub-pixels.