User Manual
Turning on the monitor
1. Set the master power switch on the rear of the monitor to the On position (for more information, see
Rear and side components on page 4).
2. Press the power button to turn it on.
IMPORTANT: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen
for two or more hours. To avoid burn-in image damage on the monitor screen, you should always activate a
screen saver application or turn o the monitor when it is not in use for a prolonged period of time. 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 eect, the Power Button Lockout feature may be enabled. To
disable this feature, press and hold the monitor power button for 10 seconds.
NOTE: You can disable the power LED in the OSD menu. Press the Menu button on the monitor’s rear panel,
and then select Power Control > Power LED > O.
When the monitor is rst turned on, a Monitor Status message is displayed for ve seconds. The message
shows which input is the current active signal, the current preset display resolution, and the recommended
preset display resolution.
The monitor automatically scans the signal inputs for an active input and uses that input for the display.
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