User Guide
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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. NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.
Table of Contents About This Guide 1. Product Features 2. Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Product Features 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: 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz (18.5 in.) 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz (19.5 in.) 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz (20.7 in. 21.5 in.
2. Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A 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 your media disc, if one is included, or in your documentation kit. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: • Do not disable the power cord grounding feature.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord. Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of the monitor: • 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.
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. Installing the Monitor You can install the monitor on a desktop or wall-mount it. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer.
3. Press the base into the column until it locks in position. 4. Lift the monitor to an upright position and place on a flat, stable surface. Preparing the monitor for wall-mounting 1. Check the stability of the wall-mounting fixture. 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.
4. Remove the base and slide it away from the bottom of 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. 6. Follow the instructions included with the mounting fixture to ensure that the monitor is safely attached. The four threaded holes that are on the back of the panel are compliant with the VESA standard for mounting flat-panel monitors. 7.
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. Be sure the computer and monitor are turned off and unplugged. 1. To connect the VGA cable: Connect one end of the VGA video cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the VGA video connector on the computer. 2.
Connecting the Power Cable 1. Follow all Electrical and Power Warnings 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 power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet. Be sure that the grounded power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible to the operator and located as close to the equipment as possible.
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.
4. Operating the Monitor NOTE: You might need to install the digitally signed monitor drivers (INF or ICM files). If you determine that you need to update the drivers, you can install the monitor driver INF and ICM files from the Internet. Downloading the monitor driver from the Internet To download the latest version of drivers and software files from the HP Support site: 1. Refer to: http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
Front-Panel Controls The monitor buttons are located on the bottom of the front panel 1 No. Icon Description 1 Menu button Opens and closes the OSD menu. 2 Function buttons 2 3 NOTE: To activate the Menu button and the Function buttons, press any of the buttons so that the button labels appear on the screen. 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.
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) 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 Function buttons activates the buttons and displays the icons above the buttons. The factory default button icons and functions are shown below. Button Function Menu Opens the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu. Information Opens the Information menu. (Function button 1 assignable) Next Active Input (Function button 2 assignable) Switches the monitor's input source to the next active input.
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. When Auto-Sleep Mode is enabled (enabled by default), the monitor will enter a reduced power state when the host PC signals low power mode (absence of either horizontal or vertical sync signal).
Selecting Video Input Connectors The input connectors are: • VGA connector (analog) • DVI-D connector (digital) (Select Models) The monitor automatically determines which inputs have valid video signals, and displays the image. You can connect the VGA cable or 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.
Adjusting Screen Quality (VGA only) 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 available on your product support site at www.hp.com/support. If you want additional image quality improvement, use the Clock and Phase controls of the monitor to fine tune the image. See "Optimizing Analog Video" in this chapter.
A. Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions: Problem Possible Cause Screen is blank or video is flashing. Power cord is disconnected. Power cord is disconnected. Monitor is off. Solutions 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.
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. For technical support contact information, refer to the printed documentation included with the monitor.
B. Technical Specifications All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. Face treatment: Glare polarizer with hard coating Input terminal: VGA connector DVI-D connector (Select Models) 18.5 in/47 cm Models Specifications: ENWW Display Type: TFT LCD active matrix Viewable Image Size 47 cm (18.5 in.) diagonal Tilt -3.5 (+/-1.5)~+13.5 (+/-1.5) Maximum Weight (unpacked) 2.36 kg (5.
19.5 in/49.4 cm Models Specifications: ENWW Display Type: TFT LCD active matrix Viewable Image Size 49.4 cm (19.5 in.) diagonal Tilt -3.5 (+/-1.5)~+21.5 (+/-1.5) Maximum Weight (unpacked) 2.49 kg (5.49 lbs) / 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs) Dimensions (w x h x d) 45.07cm x 40.3cm x 19.0cm 17.74 x15.87 x 0.75 in Maximum Graphics Resolution 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz Optimum Graphics Resolution 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz Text Mode 720 x 400 Dot Pitch 0.2907 x 0.2915 mm/0.011 x 0.
20.7 in / 52.6 cm and 21.5 in / 54.6 cm Models Specifications: Display Type: TFT LCD active matrix Viewable Image Size 52.6 cm (20.7 in.) diagonal 54.6 cm (21.5 in.) diagonal Tilt -3.5 (+/-1.5)~+13.5 (+/-1.5) Maximum Weight (unpacked) 20.7 in: 2.99 kg (6.59 lbs) 21.5 in: 3.59 kg (7.92 lbs) Dimensions (w x h x d) 20.7 in / 52.6 cm: 48.94 cm x 37.25 cm x 22.34 cm 19.26 x14.67 x 8.8 in 21.5 in / 54.6 cm: 50.76 cm x 38.25 cm x 22.34 cm 19.98 x15.06 x 8.
Preset Video Modes The monitor automatically recognizes many preset video input modes that will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. 18.5 in/47 cm Models Item Preset Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 1 640 x 480 31.47 59.94 2 720 x 400 31.47 70.09 3 800 x 600 37.88 60.32 4 1024 x 768 48.36 60.00 5 1280 x720 45.00 60.00 6 1280 x800 49.70 59.81 7 1280 x 1024 63.98 60.02 8 1366 x 768 55.93 59.88 19.5 in/49.
20.7 in / 52.6 cm Models Item Preset Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 1 640 x 480 31.47 59.94 2 720 x 400 31.47 70.09 3 800 x 600 37.88 60.32 4 1024 x 768 48.36 60.00 5 1280 x720 45.00 60.00 6 1280 x800 49.70 59.81 7 1280 x 1024 63.98 60.02 8 1440 x 900 55.93 59.88 9 1600 x 900 60.00 60.00 10 1680 x 1050 65.30 59.95 11 1920 x 1080 67.50 60.
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Your 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 your LCD Monitor. These imperfections are caused by one or more defective pixels or subpixels.
