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  • Page 1 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.
  • 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...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the cables ......................... 7 Adjusting the monitor ......................... 9 Turning on the monitor ........................10 HP watermark and image retention policy ..................10 Mounting the monitor ........................11 Removing the monitor stand ..................11 Attaching the VESA mounting bracket ................12 2 Using the monitor ............................
  • Page 6 4 Maintaining the monitor ..........................20 Maintenance guidelines ............................20 Cleaning the monitor ......................... 21 Shipping the monitor ......................... 21 Appendix A Technical specifications ......................... 22 Preset display resolutions ........................... 23 Entering user modes ......................... 24 Power adapter ..............................24 Energy saver feature ............................
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    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 8: Product Features And Components

    Plug and Play capability if supported by your operating system ● On-screen display (OSD) adjustments in 10 languages for easy setup and screen optimization ● HP Display Assistant software for adjusting monitor settings and enabling theft deterrence features ● HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) used on digital inputs ●...
  • Page 9: Rear Components

    Rear components Component Function Menu button Press to open the OSD menu, select a menu item from the OSD, or close the OSD menu. 2–4 Function buttons Use these buttons to navigate through the OSD menu based on the indicators above the buttons that are activated while the OSD menu is open. NOTE: You can reconfigure the Function buttons in the OSD menu to quickly select the most commonly used operations.
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Monitor

    Setting up the monitor Chapter 1 Getting Started...
  • Page 11: Use Caution When Setting Up The Monitor

    Use caution when setting up the monitor To prevent damage to the monitor, do not touch the surface of the LCD panel. Pressure on the panel may cause nonuniformity of color or disorientation of the liquid crystals. If this occurs the screen will not recover to its normal condition.
  • Page 12: Attaching The Monitor Stand

    Attaching the monitor stand CAUTION: The screen is fragile. Avoid touching or applying pressure to the screen; doing so can cause damage. TIP: Consider the placement of the monitor, because the bezel might cause interfering reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces. Lift the monitor from its box and place it facedown on a flat surface covered by a clean, dry cloth.
  • 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 a video cable. NOTE: The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be selected by pressing the –...
  • Page 14 Connect one end of the provided USB Type-C cable to the USB Type-C port on the monitor (use only the HP-approved USB Type-C cable provided with the monitor) and the other end to the USB port on the source device.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the monitor Tilt the monitor panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. Setting up the monitor...
  • Page 16: 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. NOTE:...
  • Page 17: Mounting The Monitor

    Mounting the monitor The monitor panel can be attached to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture. NOTE: This apparatus is intended to be supported by UL– or CSA–Listed wall-mount bracket. If the monitor is TCO certified, the power cord plugged into the monitor panel must be a shielded power cable. The use of a shielded power cable meets the TCO Certified criteria for display products.
  • Page 18: Attaching The Vesa Mounting Bracket

    Attaching the VESA mounting bracket A VESA mounting bracket is included with the monitor for use when attaching the monitor panel to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture. Remove the monitor stand. Refer to Removing the monitor stand on page Remove and retain the screw from the monitor panel.
  • Page 19: Using The Monitor

    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 ●...
  • Page 20: Downloading From The Web

    Downloading from the web If you do not have a computer or a source device with an optical drive, you can download the latest version of INF and ICM files from the HP monitors support website. Go to http://www.hp.com/support. Select Get software and drivers.
  • Page 21: Assigning The Function Buttons

    Assigning the Function buttons Pressing one of the three bezel buttons activates the buttons and displays the icons above the buttons. The factory default button icons and functions are shown below. Button Function Menu button Press to open the OSD menu, select a menu item from the OSD, or close the OSD menu.
  • Page 22: Adjusting To Low Blue Light Mode

    Adjusting to Low Blue Light Mode Decreasing the blue light emitted by the display reduces the blue light exposure to your eyes. This monitor allows you to select a setting to reduce blue light output and create a more relaxing and less stimulating image while reading content on the screen.
  • Page 23: 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 24: Product Support

    Product support For additional information on using your monitor, go to http://www.hp.com/support. Select Find your product, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: The monitor user guide, reference material, and drivers are available at http://www.hp.com/support. Here you can: Chat online with an HP technician ●...
  • Page 25: 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 panel.
  • Page 26: Maintaining The Monitor

    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/back ●...
  • Page 27: Cleaning The Monitor

    Cleaning the monitor Turn off the monitor and unplug the power cord from the back of the unit. Dust the monitor by wiping the screen and the cabinet with a soft, clean antistatic cloth. For more difficult cleaning situations, use a 50/50 mix of water and Isopropyl alcohol. CAUTION: Spray the cleaner onto a cloth and use the damp cloth to gently wipe the screen surface.
  • Page 28: 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 29: Preset Display Resolutions

    Typical settings 30 W Sleep <0.5 W <0.3 W Input terminal One DisplayPort, one HDMI port, one USB Type-C port 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.
  • Page 30: Entering User Modes

    Entering user modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if: You are not using a standard graphics adapter. ● You are not using a preset mode. ● If this occurs, you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on-screen display. Your changes can be made to any or all of these modes and saved in memory.
  • Page 31: Appendix B Accessibility

    Accessibility HP designs, produces, and markets products and services that can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities, either on a stand-alone basis or with appropriate assistive devices. Supported assistive technologies HP products support a wide variety of operating system assistive technologies and can be configured to work with additional assistive technologies.

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