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HP W2338h - 23" LCD Monitor User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide 2309P...
  • Page 2 ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR logo are U.S. registered marks of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of its products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law.

  • Page 3: Notational Conventions

    Notational Conventions The following section describes notational conventions used in this document. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows: WARNING: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
  • Page 4 iv Features may vary by model. User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notational Conventions.......................... iii Notes, Cautions, and Warnings......................iii 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors ..........................1-1 Features ............................1-1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information ......................... 2-1 Safety Precautions .......................... 2-1 Maintenance Guidelines........................2-2 Cleaning the Monitor ........................... 2-2 3 Setting Up the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor.........................
  • Page 6 5 Preparing the Monitor for Shipping Preparing the Monitor for Shipping ....................5-1 A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems ........................A-1 Getting Support from hp.com ........................A-3 Preparing to Call Technical Support .......................A-3 Locating the Rating Label.........................A-3 B Technical Specifications HP LCD Monitor ..........................B-1 Preset Video and High-Definition Modes....................

  • Page 7: Product Features

    Product Features HP LCD Monitors The HP LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) screen. This guide discusses the following model: 2309P LCD monitor ■ Features Large diagonal display ■ Optimum resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz ■...
  • Page 8 Product Features CD included: ■ Drivers ❏ Auto-adjustment software ❏ Documents ❏ ® ® Adobe Acrobat Reader ❏ Monitor pivot software ❏ 1–2 Features may vary by model. User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Safety And Maintenance Guidelines

    Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information The power cord is designed for use with your monitor. To use a different cord, use only a power source and connection compatible with this monitor. WARNING: Always connect your monitor, the computer, and other equipment to a grounded (earthed) power outlet.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Guidelines

    Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. If your monitor is not operating ■ properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your Hewlett-Packard authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Adjust only those controls that are described in the operating instructions.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Monitor

    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. Determine whether the monitor will be desktop mounted or wall-mounted. See “Installing the Monitor” in this chapter.
  • Page 12 Setting Up the Monitor 2. Grip the base near the bottom of the monitor with one hand and hold the top of the monitor with the other hand. Then lift the top part of the monitor until it is unfolded into the desired position. Lifting the monitor to the upright position 3.

  • Page 13: Preparing The Monitor For Wall-Mounting

    Setting Up the Monitor Preparing the monitor for wall-mounting WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or of damage to the equipment, check that the wall-mounting fixture is adequately installed and secured before attaching the monitor. Refer to the instructions supplied with the wall-mounting fixture and check that it is capable of supporting the monitor.
  • Page 14 Setting Up the Monitor 5. Remove the two screws in the monitor base. Lift the monitor base off the monitor. Removing the plate from the back of the monitor Four threaded holes are exposed. These holes are for screws to attach the swing arm or other mounting fixture to the back of the monitor.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Vga (Analog) Or Dvi-D (Digital) Cable

    Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the VGA (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital) Cable Use a VGA video cable or a DVI-D video cable (provided with select models). To use DVI, you must have a DVI-compliant graphic card. Connectors are located on the back of the monitor. Be sure the computer and monitor are turned off and unplugged.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Hdmi Cable (Select Models Only)

    Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the HDMI Cable (Select Models Only) Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to a computer with an HDMI connector. Connecting the HDMI cable—connector locations may vary Audio and Video Cables and Adapters The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may be required to connect the monitor to the computer, TV, or set-top box.

  • Page 17: High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (Hdcp)

    Setting Up the Monitor High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) If your monitor supports HDCP, it can receive high-definition content. High-definition content is available in many sources, such as Blu-ray Disc devices or HDTV air or cable broadcasts. If you do not have an HDCP-enabled monitor, you may see a black screen or a lower resolution picture when playing high-definition protected content.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Power Cable

    Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Power Cable 1. Read the warning below. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the ■...

  • Page 19: Cable Management

    Setting Up the Monitor Cable Management The HP LCD monitors have cable management. 1. Connect all necessary cables to the monitor. 2. Remove the cable management bracket from the base. 3. Gather the cables from both sides of the monitor and place them over the base. 4.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Pivot

    Setting Up the Monitor Adjusting the Pivot The monitor may be pivoted to make it easy to plug in all the connections (select models only). 1. Face the front of the monitor and hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the pivot: Full pivot —...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Tilt

    Setting Up the Monitor 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.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Monitor Height

    Setting Up the Monitor Adjusting the Monitor Height The HP LCD monitor has a slider height adjustment mechanism with a locking feature. The range of the height adjustment is 4 inches (102 mm). 1. While holding the monitor base, push the monitor down to release the lock mechanism. 2.

  • Page 23: Operating The Monitor

    Operating the Monitor CD Software and Utilities The CD that is included with this monitor contains the drivers and software that you can install on your computer. Installing Drivers If you determine that you need to update the drivers, you can install the monitor-driver INF and ICM files from the CD, or download them from the Internet.

  • Page 24: Using The Auto-Adjustment Function

    Operating the Monitor Using the Auto-Adjustment Function You can easily optimize the screen performance for the VGA input by using the Auto/Select button on the monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software on the CD provided. Do not use this procedure if your monitor is using a DVI or HDMI input. If your monitor is using the VGA input, this procedure can correct the following image-quality conditions: Fuzzy or unclear focus ■...

  • Page 25: Front-Panel Controls

    Operating the Monitor Front-Panel Controls Control buttons are located on the lower right front of the monitor: Icon Description Power Turns the monitor on and to standby or sleep mode. NOTE: The power button is located on the top or front of the monitor depending on the model. Menu Opens, selects, or exits the OSD menu.

  • Page 26: Osd Menu Selections

    Operating the Monitor OSD Menu Selections 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 27 Operating the Monitor Main Menu Icon Options Submenu Options Description (Continued) Color Selects the screen color. The factory default is 6500 K or Custom Color, depending on the model. 9300 K Changes to slightly blueish white. 6500 K Changes to slightly reddish white. Custom Color Selects and adjusts your own color scales: R —...
  • Page 28 Operating the Monitor Main Menu Icon Options Submenu Options Description (Continued) Management DDC/CI Support Allows the computer to control some OSD menu features such (continued) as brightness, contrast, and color temperature. Set to: The factory default is On. Bezel Power LED Turns the light (LED) in the power button On and Off.

  • Page 29: Selecting Video Input Connectors

    Operating the Monitor Selecting Video Input Connectors The input connectors are: VGA connector (analog) ■ DVI-D connector (digital) ■ HDMI connector ■ 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.

  • Page 30: Adjusting Screen Quality

    Operating the Monitor 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. See “Using the Auto-Adjustment Function” in this chapter. If you want additional image-quality improvement, use the Clock and Clock Phase controls of the monitor to fine-tune the image.

  • Page 31: Preparing The Monitor For Shipping

    Preparing the Monitor for Shipping Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it later if you move or ship your monitor. WARNING: Before folding the monitor, turn off the monitor power, and disconnect all power, video, and audio cables.
  • Page 32 Preparing the Monitor for Shipping 5-2 Features may vary by model. User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Solving Common Problems

    Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions: Problem Solution Power LED is not on. Make sure the Power button is illuminated (aqua or amber light), and the power cord is properly connected to a grounded power outlet and to the monitor.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting Problem Solution (Continued) Unable to hear audio from Do the following: built-in speakers. ■ Ensure the source signal is good by using headphones at the source. ■ Press the Menu button to access the OSD menu. Select Management, and then select Volume to adjust the volume.

  • Page 35: Getting Support From Hp.com

    Troubleshooting 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 36 Troubleshooting A–4 Features may vary by model. User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: B Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. HP LCD Monitor Face treatment: Glare polarizer with hard coating Input Terminals: VGA connector (select models) ■ DVI-D 24-pin D-type connector (select models) ■...

  • Page 38: Preset Video And High-Definition Modes

    Technical Specifications Preset Video and High-Definition Modes The monitor automatically recognizes many preset video input modes that will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. Factory Preset Video Input Modes, 2309P Horizontal Vertical Preset Resolution Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 31.47 59.94...

  • Page 39: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy

    Technical Specifications LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The HP LCD Monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to high standards, to help guarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all LCD displays used in products supplied by all vendors and is not specific to the HP LCD Monitor.
  • Page 40 Technical Specifications B–4 Features may vary by model. User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: C Agency Regulatory Notices

    Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC rules and regulations.

  • Page 42: Materials Disposal

    ■ Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards (European Norms) which are listed on the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by Hewlett-Packard for this product or product family. This compliance is indicated by one of the following conformity markings placed on the product:...

  • Page 43: Disposal Of Waste Equipment By Users In Private Households In The European Union

    Agency Regulatory Notices Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

  • Page 44: Epa Energy Star ® Compliance

    Agency Regulatory Notices ® EPA ENERGY STAR Compliance ® Products marked with the ENERGY STAR logo on the packaging box qualify with the U.S. ® Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ® Products with the ENERGY STAR label are designed to use less energy, help you save money on utility bills, and help protect the environment.
  • Page 45 Agency Regulatory Notices The Table of Toxic and Hazardous Substances/Elements and their Content as required by China’s Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products Toxic and Hazardous Substances and Elements Part Name Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd)
  • Page 46 Agency Regulatory Notices C–6 Features may vary by model. User’s Guide...
  • Page 47 Index adjustments maintenance swivel 3-11 cleaning 2-2 tilt 3-10 3-11 guidelines 2-2 – audio and video cables and adapters 3-6 monitor conditions Auto Adjustment in Progress 4-7 Check Video Cable 4-7 Input Signal Out of Range 4-7 base Monitor Going to Sleep 4-7 unfolding 3-2 No Input Signal 4-7 OSD Lock-out 4-7...
  • Page 48 Index technical specifications B-1 unpacking 3-1 – tilt adjustment 3-10 3-11 – troubleshooting A-1 – video and audio cables and adapters 3-6 video input connectors selecting 4-7 Part number: 537300-002 D–2 Features may vary by model. User’s Guide...

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