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- Page 1 User Guide...
- Page 2 Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright.
- Page 3 About This Guide This guide provides information on setting up the monitor, installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu, troubleshooting 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Getting Support from hp.com ........ -
Page 5: Product Features
1. Product Features HP LCD Monitors The HP LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) screen with the following features: • Large diagonal display • Maximum graphics resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Plus full-screen support for lower resolutions •... -
Page 6: Safety And Maintenance Guidelines
Use the appropriate and correctly sized furniture designed to properly support your HP LCD monitor. WARNING: LCD monitors that are inappropriately situated on dressers, book cases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests, or carts may fall over and cause personal injury. -
Page 7: 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/back plate of the monitor. -
Page 8: Setting Up The Monitor
3. Setting Up the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor 1. Unpack the monitor. Make sure all contents are included. Store the packing box. 2. Turn off the computer and other attached devices. 3. Prepare a flat area to assemble the monitor. You may need a flat, soft, protected area for placing the monitor screen-down while preparing it for installation. - Page 9 3. Press the base into the column until it locks in position. Figure 3-2 Attaching the Base 4. Lift the monitor to an upright position and place on a flat, stable surface. Figure 3-3 Monitor in upright position Preparing the monitor for wall-mounting 1.
- Page 10 4. Remove the base and slide it away from the bottom of the monitor. Figure 3-4 Sliding the base away from the monitor 5. Four threaded holes are exposed on the back panel of the monitor. These holes are for screws to attach the swing arm or other mounting fixture to the back of the monitor.
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Page 11: Connecting Monitor Cables
Connecting Monitor Cables Connecting the VGA (Analog) Cable or DVI-D (Digital) Cable Use a VGA video cable or a DVI-D cable to connect your monitor to your computer. To use DVI, you must have a DVI-compliant graphic card. Connectors are located on the back of the monitor. -
Page 12: High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (Hdcp)
High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) Your monitor supports HDCP and can receive high-definition content. High-definition content is available in many sources, such as Blue-ray Disc devices or HDTV air or cable broadcasts. If you do not have an HDCP-enabled monitor, you will see a blank screen or a lower resolution picture when playing high-definition protected content. -
Page 13: Adjusting The Tilt
Adjusting the Tilt For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your own preference, as follows: 1. Face the front of the monitor and hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt. 2. Adjust the tilt by moving the top edge of the monitor either toward or away from you, without touching the screen. -
Page 14: Operating The Monitor
NOTE: You might need to install the digitally signed monitor drivers (INF or ICM files) manually from the CD, in case of an installation error. Refer to the "HP Monitor Software Information" file on the CD for instructions (in English only). -
Page 15: Front-Panel Controls
Front-Panel Controls The monitor buttons are located on the bottom of the front panel Figure 4-1 Front-panel control buttons Menu Icon Description Power Turns the monitor on or puts it in standby or sleep mode. The Power button is located on the bottom or front of the monitor depending on the model. -
Page 16: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd)
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) The following table lists the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selections and their functional descriptions. After changing an OSD menu item, and if the menu screen has these options, you may choose to: • Cancel - to return to the previous menu level. •... - Page 17 OSD MENU Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Brightness Adjustable scale Adjusts the brightness level of the screen. The factory default range is 90. Contrast Adjustable scale Adjusts the contrast level of the screen. The factory default range is 80. Color Selects the screen color.
- Page 18 OSD MENU Icon Main Menu Submenu Description OSD Transparency Adjust to view the background information through the OSD. OSD Timeout Sets the time duration in seconds that the OSD Is visible after the last button is pressed. The range Is 5 - 60 seconds.
- Page 19 Provides the recommended resolution mode and Settings refresh rate for the monitor. Serial Number Reports the serial number of the monitor. The serial number Is needed if contacting HP technical support. FW Version Reports the firmware version of the monitor. Backlight Hours Reports the total hours of backlight operation.
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Page 20: Selecting Video Input Connectors
Selecting Video Input Connectors The input connectors are: • VGA connector (analog) • DVI-D connector (digital) The monitor automatically determines which inputs have valid video signals, and displays the image. You can connect the VGA cable, the DVI-D cable, or both. If both cables are installed, the default input selection is DVI.The source of input can be switched using the Input Select option in the OSD menu. -
Page 21: Adjusting Screen Quality
Adjusting Screen Quality The auto adjustment feature automatically fine-tunes the image quality for display size, position, clock, and phase each time a new video mode is displayed. For more precise adjustments of VGA input, run the Auto Adjustment software on the CD. If you want additional image quality improvement, use the Clock and Phase controls of the monitor to fine tune the image. -
Page 22: Sleep Timer Mode
Sleep Timer Mode The Sleep Timer mode is an energy-saving feature that enables you to set a time for the monitor to power on and off at the same time every day. This also extends the life of the backlight bulbs in the monitor. The Sleep Timer has five settings: •... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Check with your computer manufacturer. Also check the monitor's video cable and make sure none of the pins are bent. • Make sure the HP Monitor Drivers are installed (HP Monitor Drivers are available at: http://www.hp.com/support) • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness Controls. -
Page 24: Getting Support From Hp.com
Getting Support from hp.com Before you contact customer service, refer to HP Technical Support at: http://www.hp.com/support Select your country/region, and then follow the links to the support page for your monitor. Preparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem by using the troubleshooting tips in this section, you might have to call technical support. -
Page 25: Technical Specifications
B. Technical Specifications All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. HP LCD Monitors Face treatment: Glare polarizer with hard coating Input terminal: VGA connector DVI-D 24-pin D-type connector... -
Page 26: Preset Video Modes
Preset Video Modes The monitor automatically recognizes many preset video input modes that will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. Item Preset Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 31.47 59.94 720 x 400 31.47 70.09 800 x 600 37.88... -
Page 27: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy
50 cm (16 inches). We expect that, over time, the industry will continue to improve its ability to produce displays with fewer cosmetic imperfections, and we will adjust guidelines as improvements are made. For more information about your LCD Monitor, refer to the HP Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support. ENWW...