HP x2301 User's Manual
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3. Icon T Main Menu Options Image Control Sub menu Options Quick View Custom Color Overdrive Auto Adjustment Clock Clock Phase Horizontal Position Vertical Position Custom Scaling Description Select from the following modes Movie Photo Gaming Text Custom settings saved when you adjust the Brightness Contrast or Color in one of the other Quick View options Selects and adjusts your own color scales R Sets your own red color levels G Sets your own green color levels B Sets your own blue color levels Adjusts the screen image Also enables or disables the ambient light sensor Turns Overdrive on or off The factory default is off Automatically adjusts the screen image Minimizes any vertical bars or strips visible on the screen background Adjusting the Clock will also change the horizontal screen image Adjusts the focus of the display This adjustment allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of the characters Adjusts the position of the screen image left and right Adjusts the position of the screen image up and down Selects the method on how displayed information on the monitor will be formatted Select e Fillto Screen image fills the entire screen and might look distorted or elongated because of nonproportional scaling of height and width e Fillto Aspect Ratio image is sized to fit the screen an
4. Ap HP x2301 LCD Monitor User Guide 2011 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U S marks The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright No part of this document might be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett Packard Company First Edition June 2011 Document Part Number 647499 001 About This Guide This guide provides information on setting up the monitor installing drivers using the on screen display menu troubleshooting and technical specifications Z WARNING Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life A CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information E NOTE Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information ENWW iv About This Guide ENWW Table of contents Iso dlc n mee
5. ENWW CD Software and Utilities 11 Control Buttons Control buttons are located on the base of the monitor Button Icon Description Source E Chooses the video input source from the computer Quick View E Opens the OSD Quick View menu where you can select a viewing mode Auto Adjust oy Press to activate the auto adjustment feature to optimize the screen image OK OK Enters the selected option in the OSD Menu Es Opens selects or exits the OSD menu NOTE Pressing the Menu button for 10 seconds will disable operation of the remaining OSD buttons Pressing it again for 10 seconds will re enable functionality Power d Turns the monitor on or puts it in standby or sleep mode The Power button is located on the bottom right of the monitor NOTE Pressing the Power button for 10 seconds will disable operation of the Power button Pressing it again for 10 seconds will re enable functionality 12 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor ENWW Using the On Screen Display OSD Use the On Screen Display OSD to adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences To access the OSD 1 2 3 4 6 Make sure the monitor is on To access the OSD menu press the Menu button The OSD Main Menu appears To navigate through the Main or sub menu press the Plus button to scroll up or the Minus button to scroll in reverse Then press the OK button to select the highlighted function NOTE The menu moves to the top
6. e Monitor serial number located on label on back of monitor or in the OSD display in the Information menu e Purchase date on invoice e Conditions under which the problem occurred e Error messages received e Hardware configuration e Name and version of hardware and software you are using Locating the Rating Label The rating label on the monitor provides the product number and serial number You might need these numbers when contacting HP about your monitor model The rating label is on the bottom of the monitor 20 Appendix A Troubleshooting ENWW B Technical Specifications All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP s component manvfacturers actual performance might vary either higher or lower HP x2301 Model Table B 1 x2301 Specifications Display Type Viewable Image Size Video Input Terminals Tilt Maximum Weight unpacked Dimensions h x w x d Maximum Graphics Resolution Optimum Graphics Resolution Text Mode Pixel Pitch Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Operating Temperature Non Operating Humidity Operating Humidity Non Operating Humidity Operating Altitude Storage Altitude Power Source Maximum Power Consumption Typical Power Consumption Sleep Power Consumption TFT LCD active matrix 58 42 cm 23 0 in diagonal VCA DVI HDMI 5 to 15 3 5 kg 7 7 lb 399 9 x 552 1 x 138 7 mm 15 74 x 21 74 x 5 46 in
7. 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 720 x 400 0 265 x 0 265 mm 24 to 94 kHz 50 to 76 Hz 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F 20 to 80 5 to 95 O to 3 658 meters O to 12 000 feet O to 12 192 meters O to 40 000 feet 100 240 VAC ca 50 60 Hz 30 watts W 28 watts W 0 5 watts W HP x2301 Model 2 Preset Video Modes The monitor automatically recognizes many preset video input modes that will appear properly sized and centered on the screen Table B 2 Factory Preset Video Input Modes Preset Resolution Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz 1 640 x 480 31 469 59 94 2 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 3 800 x 600 37 879 60 317 4 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 5 1280 x 720 45 00 60 00 6 1280 x 960 60 00 60 00 7 1280 x 1024 63 98 60 02 8 1440 x 900 55 94 59 89 9 1600 x 1200 75 00 60 00 10 1680 x 1050 65 29 60 00 11 1920 x 1080 67 50 60 00 Table B 3 HDMI High Definition Factory Preset Video Modes Preset HD Video Display Resolution Horizontal Vertical Frequency Resolution Frequency kHz Hz 1 480p 720 x 480 31 469 60 2 720p60 1280 x 720 45 60 3 576p 720 x 576 31 25 50 4 720p50 1280 x 720 37 5 50 5 1080p60 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 6 1080p50 1920 x 1080 56 25 50 Entering User Modes The video controller signal might occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if e You are not using a standard graphics adapter e You are not using a preset mode It this occ
8. also supports similar power management features for the display To take advantage of these potential energy savings users must use the default power management settings that are provided with ENERGY STAR qualified computers and displays The default power management settings on ENERGY STAR qualified computers are preset to behave in the following ways when the system is operating on AC power e Turn off an external display after 15 minutes of user inactivity e Initiate a low power sleep mode for the computer after 30 minutes of user inactivity ENERGY STAR qualified computers exit the low power sleep mode and ENERGY STAR qualified displays resume operation when the user resumes use of the computer Examples include the user pressing the power sleep button receiving an input signal from an input device receiving an input signal from a network connection with the Wake On LAN WOL feature enabled etc Additional information on the ENERGY STAR program its environmental benefits and the potential energy and financial savings of the power management feature can be found on the EPA ENERGY STAR Power Management website at http www energystar gov powermanagement Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union X u This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equip
9. the OSD e Dynamic Contrast Ratio ON Indicates that DCR is turned on e Dynamic Contrast Ratio OFF Indicates that DCR has been turned off in the OSD or was automatically turned off after changes were made to Brightness Contrast or Quick View in the OSD e No Input Signal Indicates the monitor is not receiving a video signal from the computer on the monitor video input connector Verify if the computer or input signal source is off or in the power saver mode Power Saver Feature When the monitor is in normal operating mode the Power light is blue and the monitor uses the normal watts of power For power usage see the Technical Specifications on page 21 section The monitor also supports a power saver mode that is controlled by the computer When the monitor is in the reduced power state the monitor screen is blank the backlight is off the Power light is amber and the monitor uses minimum power When the monitor is awakened a brief warm up period occurs before the monitor returns to normal operating mode The energy saving reduced power state activates if the monitor does not detect either the horizontal sync signal or the vertical sync signal The power saver feature must be activated on your computer for this feature to work For instructions on setting energy saver features sometimes called power management features see your computer documentation EY NOTE The energy saver feature works only when the monitor is con
10. the recommended resolution mode and refresh rate for the monitor Reports the serial number of the monitor The serial number is needed if contacting HP technical support 16 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor ENWW Icon GJ Main Menu Options Sub menu Options Description FW Version Reports the firmware version of the monitor Backlight Hours Reports the total hours of backlight operation Service Support For service support see the HP Technical Support website at http www hp com support Factory Reset Returns settings to factory defaults Source Control Selects the video input signal The factory default by priority is DVI HDMI and then VGA DVI Selects DVI as the video input signal HDMI Selects HDMI as the video input signal VGA Selects VGA as the video input signal Default Source Selects the default or primary video input signal when the monitor is connected to two active and valid video sources The monitor automatically determines the video format Auto Switch Source Turns the system s automatic video signal input to On or Off The factory default is On Exit Exits the OSD menu screen Identifying Monitor Conditions ENWW Special messages appear on the monitor screen for the following monitor conditions Monitor Status When the monitor is powered on or when the input source signal is changed a Monitor Status message appears for 5 seconds The message shows which input is the cu
11. 24 Modica ON erea a E E E en tarsn iride MM E obi UE 24 4 24 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo United States Only 24 GING Gets IN GING RUNI HEN 25 PIS NS EEE EEA E AAEE dientes fumi xpi EE 25 Japanese IN ONC M 25 DOLE GM IN ON CS E E E E casual T EE S E E EE 25 Power Cord Set Requirements o cxsicauceasesccesswesnennsagieicenngeuestiamnseeseoadeniadoricameencenisarneei eenecaetene 25 Japanese Power Cord Requirements ccccccecccceseecceeseececeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeessaeeeeeaaeees 26 Product Environmental Notices densicscencannhaaeiendupmmedatnetmmnaeueeeddenedahatnchescnaandenseeaeausinenteoncmneaeaeies 26 ENERGY STAR Qualification acceesaaectcde trsstanaceatcadedensschectsdtidiuiancnenioatetetaeaeiiantasteawert 26 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union 27 Chemical SU SIGS S Lic uiastcdnenietincnsaaetiononaueedcencoascsaehaeehensey Eran E EE E n E evi 27 mui i es To Info Fror Sacco nae ETE 27 Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS ssssessseee eee 27 Turkey EEE ReoUlall OH sostiene A EE EAEE T N DE dieu E M E SARE 28 ENWW Product Features HP x2301 LCD Monitor Figure 1 1 HP x2301 LCD Monitor ENWW The HP x2301 LCD Monitor has an active matrix thin film transistor TFT screen with
12. aid to the plug electrical outlet and the point where the cord exits from the product Japanese Power Cord Requirements For use in Japan use only the power cord received with this product A CAUTION Do not use the power cord received with this product on any other products Product Environmental Notices ENERGY STAR Qualification HP Displays marked with the ENERGY STARQ certification mark meet the requirements of the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA ENERGY STAR program The EPA ENERGY STAR certification mark does not imply endorsement by the EPA As an ENERGY STAR Partner Hewlett Packard Company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR program requirements for display energy efticiency The following ENERGY STARQ certification mark appears on all ENERGY STAR qualified displays ENERGY STAR The ENERGY STAR program specifications for displays and computers were created by the EPA to promote energy efficiency and reduce air pollution through more energy efficient equipment in homes offices and factories One way products achieve this goal is by using the Microsoft Windows power management feature to reduce power consumption when the product is not in use The power management feature enables the computer to initiate a low power or sleep mode after a period of user inactivity When used with an external ENERGY STAR qualified display this feature 26 Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices ENWW
13. an LED backlight and the following features Large diagonal display Maximum graphics resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz plus full screen support for lower resolutions VGA analog input signal with cable provided DVI digital input signal with single link DVI D to DVI D cable provided High definition multimedia interface HDMI signal input Fast response time providing better experience for hardcore gaming and graphics Easy viewing from a sitting or standing position or while moving from one side of the monitor to the other Dynamic Contrast Ratio to provide deeper blacks and brighter whites for brilliant shading effects while gaming or watching movies Tilt adjustment Plug and Play capability if supported by your computer system On screen display OSD adjustments for easy setup and screen optimization available in English Simplified Chinese French German Italian Spanish Dutch Japanese and Portuguese HP x2301 LCD Monitor e Power Saver to reduce energy consumption e Quick View settings display e HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection on DVI and HDMI inputs e Software and utilities CD containing drivers and documents 2 Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information For displays with glossy bezels consider the placement of the display because the bezel might cause distracting reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces For informati
14. an the monitor screen or cabinet These chemicals might damage the monitor Shipping the Monitor Keep the original packing box in a storage area You might need it later if you move or ship the monitor 4 Chapter 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines ENWW To prepare the monitor for shipping 1 Disconnect the power and video cables from the monitor 2 Place the monitor in the original packing box ENWW Maintenance Guidelines 5 3 Setting Up the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor 1 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 E NOTE Use only the power cord and adapter provided with this monitor Connecting Monitor Cables A CAUTION Before connecting cables to the monitor ensure that the computer and monitor are powered off The video source is determined by the video cable used The monitor automatically determines which inputs have valid video signals The inputs can be selected by pressing the source button on the front of the monitor Connecting the DVI D Cable Connect one end of the DVI D video cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the DVI D video connector on the computer You can use this cable only if your computer has a DVI compliant graphics card that is either integrated or installed The DVI D cable is provided Figure 3 1 Connecting the DVI D Cable 6 Chapter 3 Setting Up t
15. ct yourself Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions e Ifthe monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged contact an authorized HP dealer reseller or service provider e Turn the monitor off when not in use You can substantially increase the life expectancy of the monitor by using a screen saver program and turning off the monitor when not in use E NOTE Monitors with a burned in image are not covered under the HP warranty e Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation These openings must not be blocked or covered Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings e Do not drop the monitor or place it on an unstable surface e Keep the monitor in a well ventilated area away from excessive light heat or moisture 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 Spray the cleaner onto a cloth and use the damp cloth to gently wipe the screen surface CAUTION Do not spray the cleaner directly on the screen surface The cleaner might run behind the bezel and damage the electronics CAUTION Do not use cleaners that contain any petroleum based materials such as benzene thinner or any volatile substance to cle
16. d maintains proportional image 14 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor ENWW Icon iy Main Menu Options Sub menu Options Sharpness Dynamic Contrast Ratio OSD Control Horizontal OSD Position Vertical OSD Position OSD Transparency OSD Timeout Management Power Saver Power On Recall Mode Display Description Adjusts the screen image to look sharper or soft Sets the Dynamic Contrast Ratio DCR setting on or off The factory default setting is off DCR automatically adjusts the balance between white and black levels to provide you with an optimal image Adjusts the position of the OSD menu on the screen Changes the viewing position of the OSD menu to the left or right area of the screen The factory default range is 94 Changes the viewing position of the OSD menu to the top or bottom area of the screen The factory default range is 17 Adjust to view the background information through the OSD Sets the time in seconds that the OSD is visible after the last button is pressed The factory default is 30 seconds Selects the power management features of the monitor Enables the power saving feature see Power Saver Feature on page 18 Select On Off The factory default is On Restores power to the monitor following an unexpected removal of power Select On Off The factory default is On Displays the resolution refresh rate and frequency information on the screen each ti
17. d to the power supply and the other end to a grounded electrical outlet A WARNING To prevent injury trom electrical shock you must do one of the following if a properly grounded electrical outlet is not available Use an electrical outlet adapter that provides proper grounding Have a properly grounded electrical outlet installed Use only the following power supply for this monitor model Manufacturer Delta Electronics Inc model ADP 40DD B or Manufacturer Lite On Technology Corporation model PA 1041 0 Figure 3 4 Connecting the Power Cord 8 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP Your monitor supports HDCP and 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 a blank screen or a lower resolution picture appears when playing high definition protected content Your computer graphics card and monitor must both support HDCP to display protected content Turning on the Monitor 1 Press the power button on the computer 2 Press the power button on the monitor A CAUTION Burn in image damage might occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a prolonged period of time at least 12 consecutive hours of non use To avoid burn in image damage on the monitor screen activate a screen saver application or turn off the mo
18. des on page 22 Restart your computer so that the new settings take effect Adjust the contrast and brightness controls Make sure that you are not using an extension cable or switch box HP recommends plugging the monitor directly into the graphic card output connector on the back of your computer Make sure the graphics card supports the optimal resolution Make sure the latest supported driver is installed for the graphics card For HP and Compaq systems you can download the latest graphics driver for your system from the HP website at www hp com support For other systems see the website for your graphics card Verify that your monitor and computer support HDCP For more information see the High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP on page 9 or HP website at htto www hp com support In order for the Plug and Play feature of the monitor to work you must have a computer and graphic card that are compatible with Plug and Play Check with your computer manufacturer Inspect the monitor video cable and make sure that none of the pins are bent Make sure that the monitor drivers are installed For more information see the Installing Drivers on page 11 section Monitor drivers are also available at the HP website at http www hp com support Resolving Common Issues 19 Issue Picture bounces flickers or wave pattern is present in the picture Using HDMI connection unable to hear audio Monito
19. difications 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 might 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 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo United States Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device might not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that might cause undesired operation For questions regarding the product contact Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 692000 Mail Stop 530113 Houston Texas 77269 2000 24 Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices ENWW 1 800 HP INVENT 1 800 474 6836 For questions regarding this FCC declaration contact Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 692000 Mail Stop 510101 Houston Texas 77269 2000 281 514 3333 To identify this product see the Part Series or Model number found on the product Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Avis Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le materi
20. el brouilleur du Canada Japanese Notice CORBI QOARRRRNRECT ORES RER COP ATAZCEAAHMELTHETA TORES SR A FLEVaL S 2RIIIL Cena SRE MOT CEMHVET Mik S IGE TC IELL MY MLS LTF VCCI B Korean Notice B2 JA ol AAE JARED AMARES H2DIgA F 2 2 SOM ASHE 20g BASS SH SE AIIM A OBS YSIN 2t 4 ALICE Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply is provided with Automatic Line Switching ALS This feature allows the monitor to operate on input voltages between 100 120V or 200 240V ENWW Canadian Notice 25 The power cord set flexible cord or wall plug received with the monitor meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased the equipment If you must obtain a power cord for a different country purchase a power cord that is approved for use in that country The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the electrical ratings label of the product The voltage and current rating of the cord must be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product In addition the cross sectional area of the wire must be a minimum of 0 75 mm or 18 AWG and the length of the cord must be between 6 ft 1 8 m and 12 ft 3 6 m If you have questions about the type of power cord to use contact an authorized HP service provider A power cord must be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon it or against it Particular attention must be p
21. ent 10 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW 4 Operating the Monitor CD Software and Utilities The CD that is included with this monitor contains drivers and software that you can install on your computer Installing Drivers If you determine that you have to update the drivers you can install the monitor driver INF and ICM files from the CD or download them from the HP website Installing the monitor driver software from the CD Insert the CD in your computer CD drive The CD menu appears Select the language Click Install Monitor Driver Software Follow the on screen instructions Po ol Ensure that the proper resolutions and refresh rates appear in the Display Control Panel settings For more information see the Windows operating system documentation 2 NOTE You might have to install the digitally signed monitor drivers INF or ICM files manually from the CD in case of an installation error See the Driver Software Readme file on the CD for instructions in English only Downloading updated drivers from the Internet Go to the HP Technical Support website at http www hp com su Select your country region Select Download Drivers and Software Enter the model number of your monitor The software download pages for your monitor appear Ad a oa Download and install the driver and software files by following the instructions on the download pages 6 Ensure that your system meets the requirements
22. he Monitor ENWW Connecting the VGA Cable Connect one end of the VGA cable to the back of the monitor and the other end of the cable to the input device A VGA cable is provided Figure 3 2 Connecting the VGA cable Connecting the HDMI Cable select models Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end of the cable to the input device An HDMI cable is provided with select models only Figure 3 3 Connecting the HDMI Cable only provided on select models ENWW Connecting Monitor Cables Connecting the Power Cord 1 Follow all electrical and power warnings A 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 A power cord must be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items that are placed upon it or against it Do not place anything on power cords or cables Arrange them so that no one might accidentally step on or trip over them Do not pull on a cord or cable For additional information see Technical Specifications on page 21 2 Connect the round end of the power cord to the monitor and then connect one end of the power cor
23. if you scroll down at the bottom of the selections The menu moves to the bottom if you scroll up at the top of the selections To adjust the scale of a selected item press the or button Select Save and Return If you don t want to save the setting select Cancel from the sub menu or Exit from the Main Menu Press the Menu button to exit the OSD Ey NOTE When a menu appears if the buttons are untouched for 30 seconds factory default adjustments and settings are saved and the menu closes OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the on screen display OSD menu selections and their functional descriptions After J changing an OSD menu item and if the menu screen has these options you might choose to Cancel To return to the previous menu level Save and Return To save all changes and return to the OSD Main Menu screen This option is active only if you change a menu item Reset To change back to the previous setting Main Menu Options Sub menu Options Description Brightness Adjusts the brightness level of the screen Contrast Adjusts the contrast level of the screen Color Selects the screen color The factory default is 5000 K Warm 5000 K Changes to slightly reddish white Cool 9300 K Changes to slightly bluish white Standard 6500 K Sets your screen colors to adapt to the color standards used in the image technology industry ENWW Using the On Screen Display OSD 13
24. me the OSD Main Menu is accessed Select On Off The factory default is On ENWW Using the On Screen Display OSD 15 Icon Main Menu Options Sub menu Options em Monitor Status DDC CI Support Leb Bezel Power LED Y Sleep Timer xm Language Information Current Settings Recommended Settings Serial Number Description Displays the operating status of the monitor each time the monitor is powered on Select the location at which to display the status Top Middle Bottom Off The factory default is Top Allows the computer to control some OSD menu features such as Brightness Contrast and Color Temperature Select On Off The factory default is On Turns the light LED in the Power button on and off When set to off the light will remain off at all times Provides the timer adjustment menu options Set Current Time Sets the current time in hours and minutes Set Sleep Time Sets the time you want to place the monitor in sleep mode Set On Time Sets the time you want the monitor to wake up from sleep mode Timer Sets the Sleep Timer feature on or off the default setting is Off Sleep Now Immediately sets the monitor to enter sleep mode Selects the language in which the OSD menu is displayed The factory default is English Selects and displays important information about the monitor Provides the current input video mode Provides
25. ment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling or waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact the local city office the household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Chemical Substances HP is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH Regulation EC No 1907 2006 of the European Parliament and Council A chemical information report for this product can be found at the EU REACH Declarations page in the HP website at hito www hp com go reach HP Recycling Program HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware HP original print cartridges and rechargeable batteries For more information about recycling programs go to the HP Planet Partners Recycling Program website at http www hp com recycle Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS A Japanese regulatory requirement defined by specification JIS C 0950 2005 mandates that manufacturers provide Material Content Declarations for certain categories of electronic products ENWW Product Environ
26. mental Notices 27 offered for sale after July 1 2006 To view the JIS C 0950 material declaration for this product visit the HP website at htto www hp com go jisc0950 2008 HXINA RBA m ZO iE ISCOMSOASREMELL N iX X03 200677 R 1 H UERN 08 S ETERO XE 6E dm EOS RSLTosezLcmiDteJHUTondz SisomMXxm 7o XL Cld www hp com go jisc09 502 S ELTH EL Fgn8SexWEBiBEEBHERESS BEHE RIUEBUTRUSRIOBUEHDIE LCD ES Ama CCP X x o o o SAGE WED X oO o oO dis Ri x olo o o O ATRAEN A ENRERE TANEH S GE SJ T 11363 2006 tr SGEBSBR E SEE ELT X XekpiEHExHxWmzvoibxBMEEX HBEBPHMBIEeBiagH SJ TT1363 2006 EAR TE BY RR Ee hey X GS BRS RoHS EM BD RAS Re 7003 17 2 BxT irm m erp BS E ERAS SE ER ES 2002 95 EC Bj ERERDERDRRIREUACGUEBGRHURCTPCAIEW Lie eae Turkey EEE Regulation In Conformity with the EEE Regulation EEE Y netmeli ine Uygundur 28 Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices ENWW
27. nected to computers that have energy saver features Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor ENWW A Troubleshooting Resolving Common Issues Issue Power LED is not on Screen is blank Image appears blurred indistinct or too dark Check Video Cable appears on screen Input Signal Out of Range appears on screen Picture is fuzzy and has ghosting shadowing issue Unable to set the monitor to the optimal resolution Screen is black or displaying at a lower resolution while displaying high definition HD content No Plug and Play Solution Make sure the Power button is on and the power cord is properly connected to a grounded power outlet and to the monitor Select Management in the OSD menu and then select Bezel Power LED Verify that the Bezel Power LED option is set to Off and if so set to On mode Connect the power cord Turn on the power Connect the video cable properly For more information see Setting Up the Monitor on page 6 Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to turn off the screen blanking utility Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu and adjust the brightness and contrast scales Connect the appropriate video cable VGA DVI or HDMI between the computer and monitor Be sure that the computer power is off while connecting the video cable Restart your computer and enter Safe Mode Change your settings to a supported setting see the table in Preset Video Mo
28. nitor when it is not in use for a prolonged period of time Image retention is a condition that might occur on all LCD screens Monitors with a burned in image are not covered under HP warranty When the monitor is powered on a Monitor Status message appears for 5 seconds The message shows which input is the current active signal the status of the auto switch source setting On or Off the default source signal the current preset display resolution and the recommended preset display resolution Selecting Video Input Connectors The input connectors are e VGA analog e DVI D connector digital e HDMI connector digital The monitor automatically scans the signal inputs for an active input and uses that input for the display If two inputs are active the monitor will display the default input source If the default source is not an active input then the monitor displays the other input if it is active You can change the default source in the OSD by pressing the Menu button and selecting Source Control Default Source 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 ENWW High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP 9 2 Adjust the tilt by moving the top edge of the monitor either toward or away from you without touching the screen Figure 3 5 Tilt Adjustm
29. on on the correct power cord set to use with the monitor see Power Cord Set Requirements on page 25 A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment Do not disable the power cord grounding feature The grounding plug is an important safety feature Plug the power cord in a grounded earthed outlet that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet For your safety do not place anything on power cords or cables Arrange them so that no one might accidentally step on or trip over them Do not pull on a cord or cable When unplugging from the electrical outlet grasp the cord by the plug To reduce the risk of serious injury see the HP Safety and Comfort Guide on the HP website at http www hp com ergo or on the documentation CD The guide describes proper workstation setup posture and health and work habits for computer users and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information A CAUTION For the protection of the monitor as well as the computer connect all power cords for the computer and its peripheral devices such as a monitor printer scanner to some form of surge protection device such as a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS Not all power strips provide surge protection the power strips must be specifically labeled as having this ability Use a power strip whose manufacturer offer
30. pproximately 50 cm 16 inches For more information about your LCD Monitor and pixel policy see the HP website at www hp com support To find pixel policy information on the HP website type in HP Pixel Policy in the search box and press Enter ENWW LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 23 C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmtul interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions might cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Mo
31. r is always in sleep mode amber LED Solution Move electrical devices that might cause electrical interference as far away from the monitor as possible Use the maximum refresh rate that your monitor is capable of at the resolution that you are using The monitor does not provide an audio solution The audio stream must be connected directly to external speakers or to an audio receiver Power to the computer must be turned on The computer graphic card must be snugly seated in the slot Verify that the monitor video cable is properly connected to the computer Inspect the monitor video cable and make sure that none of the pins are bent Verify that your computer is operational Press the Caps Lock key and observe the Caps Lock LED found on most keyboards The LED must either turn on or off after hitting the Caps Lock key Getting Support from the HP website Before you contact customer service see the HP Technical Support website at hitp 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 an issue by using the troubleshooting tips in this section you might have to call technical support For technical support contact information see the printed documentation included with the monitor Have the following information available when you call e Monitor model number located on label on back of monitor
32. rrent active signal the status of the auto switch source setting On or Off the default source signal the current preset display resolution and the recommended preset display resolution Input Signal Out of Range Indicates the monitor does not support the video card s input signal because its resolution or refresh rate are set higher than the monitor supports Change your video card settings to a lower resolution or refresh rate Restart your computer for the new settings to take effect Power Button Lockout Indicates the power button is locked If the power button is locked the warning message Power Button Lockout appears If the power button is locked press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to unlock the power button function If the power button is unlocked press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to lock out the power button function Monitor Going to Sleep Indicates the screen display is entering a sleep mode Identifying Monitor Conditions 17 18 e Check Video Cable Indicates a video input cable is not properly connected to the computer or monitor e OSD Lockout The OSD can be enabled or disabled by pressing and holding the Menu button on the front panel for 10 seconds If the OSD is locked the warning message OSD Lockout appears for 10 seconds If the OSD is locked press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD If the OSD is unlocked press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to lock
33. s a Damage Replacement Policy so you can replace the equipment if surge protection fails Use the appropriate and correctly sized furniture designed to properly support your HP LCD monitor WARNING LCD monitors that are inappropriately situated on dressers bookcases shelves desks speakers chests or carts might fall over and cause personal injury Care must be taken to route all cords and cables connected to the LCD monitor so that they cannot be pulled grabbed or tripped over Safety Precautions ENWW e Use only a power source and connection compatible with this monitor as indicated on the label of the power adapter e Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected to the outlet does not exceed the current rating of the electrical outlet and the total ampere rating of the products connected to the power cord does not exceed the rating of the power cord To determine the ampere rating Amps or A for each device see the power label Important Safety Information D e Install your monitor near a power outlet that you can easily reach e Disconnect the monitor by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it from the outlet e Never disconnect the monitor by pulling the cord e Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord e Do not walk on the cord Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of the monitor e Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this produ
34. urs you have to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on screen display Your changes can be made to any or all of these modes and saved in memory The monitor 22 Appendix B Technical Specifications ENWW automatically stores the new setting then recognizes the new mode just as it does a preset mode In addition to the factory preset modes there are at least ten user modes that can be entered and stored 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 might have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small bright or dark spots This is common to all LCD displays that are 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 A pixel consists of one red one green and one blue subpixel A defective whole pixel is always turned on a bright spot on a dark background or it is always off a dark spot on a bright background The first is the more visible of the two A defective subpixel dot defect is less visible than a defective whole pixel and is small and only visible on a specific background To locate defective pixels the monitor must be viewed under normal operating conditions and in normal operating mode at a supported resolution and refresh rate from a distance of a
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