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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. The information contained herein is subject to change with- out notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompa- nying 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, and technical specifications. WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTE: Contains additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    HP Watermark and Image Retention Policy........
  • Page 5 54.61 cm/21.5-inch model ........
  • Page 6: 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 7: Product Features And Components

    NOTE: For safety and regulatory information, refer to the Product Notices provided in your documentation kit. To locate updates to the user guide for your product, go to http://www.hp.com/ support, and download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. In addition, register to receive automatic notifications when updates become available.
  • Page 8: Rear Components

    Rear components Depending on your monitor model, the rear components will differ. 54 .61 cm/21 .5–inch model Component Function DVI dconnector Connects the DVI cable to the monitor (Select or HDMI connector Models) or connects the HDMI cable to the monitor (Select Models) VGA connector Connects the VGA cable to the monitor...
  • Page 9: Front Bezel Controls

    OSD menu. Power Turns the monitor on or off. NOTE: Button 2 to 4 can be assign different function by user. NOTE: To view an OSD menu simulator, visit the HP Customer Self Repair Services Media Library at http://www.hp.com/go/sml. Getting Started...
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Monitor

    Setting up the monitor Installing the monitor stand CAUTION: 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. If this occurs, the screen will not recover to its normal condition.
  • Page 11 • Connect one end of an DVI cable to the DVI connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to a DVI connector on the source device. (Select Models) NOTE: Connector locations may vary. • Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to a HDMI connector on the source device.
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Monitor

    3. Connect one end of the power cord to the monitor and the other end to a grounded AC outlet. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
  • Page 13: Turning On The Monitor

    Image retention is a condition that may occur on all LCD screens. A “burned-in image” on the monitor is not covered under the HP warranty. NOTE: If pressing the Power button has no effect, the Power Button Lockout feature may be enabled.
  • Page 14: Hp Watermark And Image Retention Policy

    Monitors in use for 24 hours per day that result in image retention damage are not covered under the HP warranty. To avoid image retention damage, always turn off the monitor when it is not in use or use the power management setting, if supported on your system, to turn off the display when the system is idle.
  • Page 15: Using The Monitor

    Using the Monitor Downloading the monitor drivers You can download the latest version of .INF and .ICM files from the HP monitors support Web site. 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select Get software and drivers. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the software.
  • Page 16: Assigning The Function Buttons

    It describes proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits for computer users. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. The Safety & Comfort Guide also available on the web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. Using Auto-Sleep Mode The monitor supports an OSD (On-Screen Display) menu option called Auto-Sleep Mode that allows you to enable or disable a reduced power state for the monitor.
  • Page 17: 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 18: Using The Auto-Adjustment Function (Analog Input)

    3. Display the auto-adjustment setup test pattern on your screen. • Download the auto-adjustment test pattern utility from http://www.hp.com/support and open the Auto-Adjustment utility. 4. Press the ESC key or any other key on the keyboard to exit the test pattern.
  • Page 19: Optimizing Image Performance (Analog Input)

    Optimizing image performance (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: You may need to install the digitally signed monitor .INF and .ICM files in the event of an installation error.
  • Page 20: Button Lockouts

    OSD is not active. 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 directions. Here you can: •...
  • Page 21: Locating The Serial Number And Product Number

    The serial number and product number are located on a label on the back of the display. You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monitor model. NOTE: You may need to partially pivot the display head to read the label.
  • Page 22: Maintaining The Monitor

    Turn the monitor off when not in use. You can substantially increase the life expectancy of the monitor by using a screen saver program and turning off the monitor when not in use. NOTE: A “burned-in image” on the monitor is not covered under the HP warranty. •...
  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    NOTE: The product specifications provided in the user guide might have changed between the time of manufacturing and delivery of your product. 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 24: Preset Display Resolutions

    Preset display resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults. The monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. 54 .61 cm/21 .5-inch model Preset Pixel FormatHorz Horz Freq (kHz)
  • Page 25: 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. It this occurs, you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on-screen display.
  • Page 26: 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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