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: TIP: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.
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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 .............................................................................................................................. 17 Maintenance guidelines ....................................................................................................................................... 17 Cleaning the monitor ......................................................................................................................... 18 Shipping the monitor ...........................
1 Getting Started 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 optical disc, if one is included, or in your documentation kit.
Product features and components Features This product is an AMD FreeSync™-qualified display, which allows you to enjoy PC gaming with smooth, responsive, tear-free performance whenever a picture changes on the screen. The external source connected to your display must have the FreeSync driver installed. AMD FreeSync technology is designed to eliminate stuttering and tearing in games and videos by locking a display’s refresh rate to the frame rate of the graphics card.
Rear components Component Function 1 Menu button Press to open the OSD menu, select a menu item from the OSD, or close the OSD menu. 2 Plus button If the OSD menu is open, press to navigate forward through the OSD menu and increase adjustment levels. Function button 2— assignable* 3 Minus button Function button 3— assignable* 4 If the OSD menu is inactive, press to advance to the next active input port (USB-C Video, HDMI, DisplayPort).
Setting up the monitor Use caution when setting up the monitor To prevent damage to the monitor, do not touch the surface of the LCD panel. Pressure on the panel may cause nonuniformity of color or disorientation of the liquid crystals. If this occurs the screen will not recover to its normal condition. If installing a stand, lay the monitor facedown on a flat surface covered with protective sheet foam or a nonabrasive cloth. This prevents the screen from getting scratched, defaced, or broken.
Attaching the monitor stand CAUTION: damage. The screen is fragile. Avoid touching or applying pressure to the screen; doing so can cause TIP: Consider the placement of the display, because the bezel might cause interfering reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces. 1. Lift the monitor from its box and place it facedown on a flat surface covered by a clean, dry cloth. 2.
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. Connect a video cable. NOTE: The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be selected by pressing the Minus button or through the on-screen display by pressing the Menu button and selecting Input Control.
● Connect one end of a DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the DisplayPort on the source device. The Auto-Switch Input function switches between the HDMI input and the DisplayPort input. NOTE: The monitor’s USB Type-C port can also function as a DisplayPort audio/video input when connected to a USB Type-C source device. To switch to the USB Type-C input, press one of the OSD bezel buttons to open the OSD menu, and then select Input Control > USB-C Video. 3.
4. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC adapter (1) and the other end to a grounded AC outlet (2), and then connect the round end of the AC adapter to the monitor (3). 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. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Adjusting the monitor Tilt the monitor panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. Turning on the monitor 1. Press the power button on the source device to turn it on. 2. Press the power button on the rear 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 consecutive hours of non-use.
The monitor automatically scans the signal inputs for an active input and uses that input for the screen. HP Watermark and Image Retention Policy The IPS monitor models are designed with IPS (In-Plane Switching) display technology which provides ultrawide viewing angles and advanced image quality. IPS monitors are suitable for a wide variety of advanced image quality applications.
Attaching the VESA mounting bracket A VESA mounting bracket is included with the monitor for use when attaching the monitor panel to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture. NOTE: With the VESA bracket installed, the monitor can be viewed only in the Landscape mode. The Portrait mode is not supported. 1. Remove the monitor stand. Refer to Removing the monitor stand on page 10. 2. Remove and retain the screw from the center of the rear of the monitor panel. 3.
2 Using the monitor Software and utilities The optical disc, if one is included with the monitor, contains files that you can install on the computer. If you do not have an optical drive, you can download the files from http://www.hp.com/support.
1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select Get software and drivers. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your monitor and download the software. Using My Display software Use My Display software to choose preferences for optimum viewing. You can select settings for gaming, movies, photo editing, or just working on documents and spreadsheets. You can also easily adjust settings such as brightness, color, and contrast using My Display software.
Main Menu Description Brightness Adjusts the brightness level of the screen. The factory default is 90. Contrast Adjusts the contrast level of the screen. The factory default is 80. Color Control Selects and adjusts the screen color. Input Control Selects the video input signal. Image Control Adjusts the screen image. Power Control Adjusts the power settings. Menu Control Adjusts the on-screen display (OSD) controls.
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 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.
Product support For additional information on using your monitor, go to http://www.hp.com/support. Select the appropriate support category, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: The monitor user guide, reference material, and drivers are available at http://www.hp.com/support. Here you can: ● Chat online with an HP technician NOTE: When support chat is not available in a particular language, it is available in English.
4 Maintaining the monitor 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.
Cleaning the monitor 1. Turn off the monitor and unplug the power cord from the back of the unit. 2. Dust the monitor by wiping the screen and the cabinet with a soft, clean antistatic cloth. 3. For more difficult cleaning situations, use a 50/50 mix of water and Isopropyl alcohol. CAUTION: Spray the cleaner onto a cloth and use the damp cloth to gently wipe the screen surface. Never spray the cleaner directly on the screen surface. It may run behind the bezel and damage the electronics.
A Technical specifications NOTE: All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. For the latest specifications or additional specifications on this product, go to http://www.hp.com/go/ quickspecs/ and search for your specific display model to find the model-specific QuickSpecs. Display 68.47 cm wide screen Type IPS Viewable image size 68.
Typical settings 55 W 36 W Sleep <0.5 W <0.5 W Off <0.3 W <0.5 W Input terminal Two HDMI connectors, one DisplayPort connector Additional DisplayPort connector (models with USB Type-C only) Preset display resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults. This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen.
Preset Timing name Pixel format Horz freq (kHz) Vert freq (Hz) 5 1080p60 1920 x 1080 67.5 60 6 1080p50 1920 x 1080 56.25 50 Entering user modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if: ● You are not using a standard graphics adapter. ● You are not using a preset mode. If this occurs, you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on-screen display.
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.
