HP 27b User Manual

HP 27b User Manual

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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

    Table of contents 1 Getting Started ............................. 1 Important safety information ..........................1 Product features and components ........................2 Features ............................... 2 Rear components ..........................3 Front components ..............................4 Setting up the monitor ............................5 Attaching the monitor stand ....................... 5 Connecting the cables .........................
  • Page 6 4 Maintaining the monitor ..........................18 Maintenance guidelines ............................18 Cleaning the monitor ......................... 18 Shipping the monitor ......................... 18 Appendix A Technical specifications ......................... 19 Preset display resolutions ........................... 20 Entering user modes ......................... 21 Power adapter ..............................21 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

    For safety and regulatory information, refer to the Product Notices provided on your optical disc, if one is included, or in your documentation kit. To locate updates to the user guide for your product, go to http://www.hp.com/support. Select Find your product, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Chapter 1 Getting Started...
  • Page 9: Rear Components

    Rear components NOTE: Depending on your model, the connector components will vary. Component Function Menu/OK button If the OSD menu is open, press to confirm selection. If the OSD menu is closed, press to open the OSD menu. Plus/Up/Next Input Port If the OSD menu is open, press to navigate forward through the OSD menu button and increase adjustment levels.
  • Page 10: Front Components

    Component Function NOTE: When a device is connected to a headphone jack, the speakers are disabled. Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the monitor. NOTE: * Buttons 2–4 are function buttons that can be changed from their default settings in the OSD menu to a different menu selection that you most commonly use and want to quickly access.
  • Page 11: Setting Up The Monitor

    Setting up the monitor Attaching the monitor stand CAUTION: 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. TIP: Consider the placement of the monitor, because the bezel might cause interfering reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces.
  • Page 12: 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 to the video input port. NOTE: The monitor automatically determines which inputs have valid video signals.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Monitor

    Connect one end of the power cord to the AC adapter (1), and the other end of the power cord to a grounded AC outlet (2). Then, connect the AC adapter to the monitor (3). WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug.
  • Page 14: 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 15: Removing The Monitor Stand

    Removing the monitor stand You can remove the monitor from the stand to mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture. CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and all cables are disconnected.
  • Page 16: 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 from the stand. Refer to Removing the monitor stand on page Attach the VESA mounting bracket (1) by inserting and tightening the screws (2).
  • Page 17: Installing A Security Cable

    Installing a security cable You can secure the monitor to a fixed object with an optional security cable available from HP. Setting up the monitor...
  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: Assigning The Function Buttons

    Assigning the Function buttons Pressing one of the 1–4 back bezel Function buttons activates the buttons and displays the icons beside the buttons. The factory default functions are shown below. Button Function Menu/OK Opens the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu. Next Input Port Switches the monitor’s input source to the next active input.
  • Page 21: Adjusting To Low Blue Light Mode

    Adjusting to Low Blue Light Mode Decreasing the blue light emitting from the display reduces the blue light exposure to your eyes. HP monitors provide a setting to reduce blue light output and create a more relaxing and less stimulating image while you read content on the screen.
  • Page 22: 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 23: Product Support

    Locating the rating labels The rating labels on the monitor provide the product number and serial number. You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monitor model. The two rating labels are located on the rear of the monitor.
  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: Preset Display Resolutions

    Typical settings 33.5 W Sleep <0.5 W <0.3 W Input terminal One DisplayPort, one HDMI 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 27: 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 28: 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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