User Guide
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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. TIP: Provides helpful hints for completing a task.
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Table of contents 1 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................. 1 Important safety information ............................................................................................................................... 1 Product features and components ........................................................................................................................ 2 Features .........
4 Maintaining the monitor .............................................................................................................................. 25 Maintenance guidelines ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Cleaning the monitor ........................................................................................................................................... 25 Shipping the monitor .........
1 Getting Started Important safety information An AC power cord is included with the monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with the monitor, refer to the Product Notices provided on the optical disc or in your documentation kit. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: • Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Product features and components Features The monitor features include the following: ● 54.61 cm (21.
Rear components Component Function 1 Turns off all power to the monitor. Master power switch NOTE: Putting the switch in the Off position will yield the lowest power state for the monitor when not in use. 2 Power connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 3 DisplayPort connector Connects the DisplayPort cable to the monitor. 4 HDMI connector Connects the HDMI cable to the monitor. 5 VGA connector Connects the VGA cable to the monitor. 6 USB 2.
Front bezel controls Control 1 Function Menu button Opens and closes the OSD menu. NOTE: To activate the Menu button and the Function buttons, press any of the buttons so that the button labels appear on the screen. 2 Function buttons Use these buttons to navigate through the OSD menu based on the indicators next to 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.
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. 1. Lay the display head face down on a flat surface covered by a clean, dry cloth. 2. Slide the top of the mounting plate (1) on the stand under the upper lip of the recess in the back of the panel. 3.
Connecting the cables NOTE: The monitor ships with select cables. Not all cables shown in this section are included with the monitor. 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. 2. Before connecting the cables, route the cables through the cable routing hole in the center of the stand. 3. Connect a video cable. NOTE: The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals.
● Connect a DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the DisplayPort connector on the source device. ● Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the HDMI connector on the source device.
4. Connect the Type B connector of the USB upstream cable to the USB upstream port on the rear of the monitor. Then connect the cable’s Type A connector to the USB downstream port on the source device. 5. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the power connector on the rear of the monitor, and the other end to an 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.
Adjusting the monitor 1. Tilt the display head forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. 2. Swivel the display head to the left or right for the best viewing angle.
3. Adjust the monitor’s height to a comfortable position for your individual workstation. The monitor’s top bezel edge should not exceed a height that is parallel to your eye height. A monitor that is positioned low and reclined may be more comfortable for users with corrective lenses. The monitor should be repositioned as you adjust your working posture throughout the work day. 4. You can pivot the display head from landscape to portrait orientation viewing to adapt to your application. a.
Turning on the monitor 1. Set the master power switch on the rear of the monitor to the On position. 2. Press the Power button on the computer to turn it on. 3. Press the Power button on the front of the monitor to turn it on. CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on the screen for 12 or more consecutive hours of nonuse.
Removing the monitor stand You can remove the display head from the stand to install the display head on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture. CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure that the monitor is turned off and all cables are disconnected. 1. Disconnect and remove all cables from the monitor. 2. Lay the monitor face down on a flat surface covered by a clean, dry cloth. 3. Push up on the latch near the bottom center of the monitor (1). 4.
2. Remove the four screws from the VESA holes located on the rear of the display head. 3. Install the mounting plate to the wall or swing arm of your choice using the four screws that were removed from the VESA holes on the rear of the display head.
Installing a security cable You can secure the monitor to a fixed object with an optional cable lock available from HP.
2 Using the monitor Software and utilities The optical disc that comes with the monitor contains files you can install on the computer: ● an .INF (Information) file ● .ICM (Image Color Matching) files (one for each calibrated color space) The Information file The .INF file defines monitor resources used by Microsoft Windows operating systems to ensure monitor compatibility with the computer’s graphics adapter.
Downloading from the Web If you do not have a computer or source device with an optical drive, you can download the latest version of .INF and .ICM files from the HP monitors support Web site. 16 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support and select the appropriate country and language. 2. Select Drivers & Downloads, type your monitor model in the Find my product search field, and click Go. 3. If necessary, select your monitor from the list. 4. Select your operating system, and then click Next. 5.
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu to adjust the monitor screen image based on your preferences. You can access and make adjustments in the OSD menu using the buttons on the monitor's front bezel. To access the OSD menu and make adjustments, do the following: 1. If the monitor is not already on, press the Power button to turn on the monitor. 2.
Assigning the Function buttons Pressing one of the four front bezel buttons activates the buttons and displays the icons above the buttons. The factory default button icons and functions are shown below. The following are the default button icons and functions for a VGA (analog) active input. Button Function 1 Menu Opens the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu. 2 Information Opens the Information menu.
Button Function (Function button 3 assignable) You can change the Function buttons from their default values so that when the buttons are activated you can quickly access commonly used menu items. To assign the Function buttons: 1. Press one of the four front bezel buttons to activate the buttons, and then press the Menu button to open the OSD. 2. In the OSD menu, select Menu Control > Assign Buttons and then select one of the available options for the button you want to assign.
3 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 flashing. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power button is turned off. Press the front bezel Power button. NOTE: If pressing the Power button has no effect, press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds to disable the Power button lockout feature.
Using the auto-adjustment function (analog input) When you first set up the monitor, conduct a Factory Reset of the computer, or change the resolution of the monitor, the Auto-Adjustment feature automatically engages, and attempts to optimize your screen for you. You may also optimize the screen performance for the VGA (analog) input at any time by using the autoadjustment button on the monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software utility on the optical disc provided (select models only).
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: The Clock and Phase controls are adjustable only when using an analog (VGA) input. These controls are not adjustable for digital inputs. The Clock must first be set correctly since the Phase settings are dependent on the main Clock setting.
2. Press the Function buttons on the monitor front bezel that display up and down arrow icons to properly adjust the position of the image in the display area of the monitor. The Horizontal Position shifts the image left or right; the Vertical Position shifts the image up and down. Button lockouts Holding down the Power button or Menu button for ten seconds will lock out the functionality of that button. You can restore the functionality by holding the button down again for ten seconds.
Locating the serial number and product number The serial number and product number are located on a label on the rear of the display head. 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.
4 Maintaining the monitor Maintenance guidelines ● Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. 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. ● Turn the monitor off when not in use.
A 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. 54.61 cm/21.5–inch model Display 54.61 cm wide screen 21.5-inch wide screen Type IPS LCD Viewable Image Size 54.61 cm diagonal 21.
58 cm/23–inch model Display 58 cm wide screen 23-inch wide screen Type IPS LCD Viewable Image Size 58 cm diagonal 23-inch diagonal Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 5.0 kg 11.02 lbs Height (highest position) 48.66 cm 19.16 inches Height (lowest position) 32.8 cm 12.92 inches Depth 18.9 cm 7.44 inches Width 52.08 cm 20.
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 and 58 cm/23-inch models Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Vert Freq (Hz) 1 640 × 480 31.469 59.940 2 800 × 600 37.879 60.317 3 1024 × 768 48.363 60.004 4 1280 × 720 45.000 60.000 5 1280 × 800 49.702 59.
Energy saver feature The monitors support a reduced power state. The reduced power state will be entered into if the monitor detects the absence of either the horizontal sync signal or the vertical sync signal. Upon detecting the absence of these signals, the monitor screen is blanked, the backlight is turned off, and the power light is turned amber. When the monitor is in the reduced power state, the monitor will utilize 0.5 watts of power.
B 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.
