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Contents Notational Conventions...iii Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...iii 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors ...1-1 Features ...1-1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information ...2-1 Safety Precautions ...2-1 Maintenance Guidelines...2-2 Cleaning the Monitor ...2-2 3 Setting Up the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor...3-1 Installing the Monitor ...3-1 Unfolding the monitor ...3-1 Wall-mounting the monitor ...3-2 Preparation ...3-2 Connecting the VGA (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital) Cable 3-3 To connect the VGA cable...
Contents Notational Conventions...iii Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...iii 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors ...1-1 Features ...1-1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information ...2-1 Safety Precautions ...2-1 Maintenance Guidelines...2-2 Cleaning the Monitor ...2-2 3 Setting Up the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor...3-1 Installing the Monitor ...3-1 Unfolding the monitor ...3-1 Wall-mounting the monitor ...3-2 Preparation ...3-2 Connecting the VGA (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital) Cable 3-3 To connect the VGA cable...
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...Display (OSD) ...4-4 OSD Menu Selections ...4-4 Selecting Video Input Connectors ...4-8 Identifying Monitor Conditions ...4-8 Adjusting Screen Quality ...4-8 Optimizing Analog Video ...4-8 Power-Saver Feature ...LCD settings for DPF 5-8 Restoring factory default...5-8 6 Preparing the Monitor for Shipping Folding the Monitor ...6-1 A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems ...A-1 Getting Support from hp.com ...A-3 Preparing to Call Technical Support ...A-3 Locating the Rating Label...A-3 B Technical Specifications HP LCD Monitors ...B-1 Preset Video and High-Definition Modes B-3 LCD Monitor...
...Display (OSD) ...4-4 OSD Menu Selections ...4-4 Selecting Video Input Connectors ...4-8 Identifying Monitor Conditions ...4-8 Adjusting Screen Quality ...4-8 Optimizing Analog Video ...4-8 Power-Saver Feature ...LCD settings for DPF 5-8 Restoring factory default...5-8 6 Preparing the Monitor for Shipping Folding the Monitor ...6-1 A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems ...A-1 Getting Support from hp.com ...A-3 Preparing to Call Technical Support ...A-3 Locating the Rating Label...A-3 B Technical Specifications HP LCD Monitors ...B-1 Preset Video and High-Definition Modes B-3 LCD Monitor...
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.... User's Guide 1-1 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The HP LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) screen. This guide discusses the following models: ■ w2228h LCD monitor ■ 2229h LCD monitor ■ w2448h/hc LCD monitor ■ w2558hc LCD monitor Features ■ Large diagonal display ■... and graphics ■ Easy viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from one side of the monitor to the other ■ Tilt adjustment ■ Height adjustment ■ Swivel adjustment ■ Pivot adjustment, for ...
.... User's Guide 1-1 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The HP LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) screen. This guide discusses the following models: ■ w2228h LCD monitor ■ 2229h LCD monitor ■ w2448h/hc LCD monitor ■ w2558hc LCD monitor Features ■ Large diagonal display ■... and graphics ■ Easy viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from one side of the monitor to the other ■ Tilt adjustment ■ Height adjustment ■ Swivel adjustment ■ Pivot adjustment, for ...
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...Information The power cord is designed for use only a power source and connection compatible with this monitor. WARNING: Always connect your safety, be specifically labeled as having this monitor, as a power strip with this ability. Look on the power label to a surge ...To use a different cord, use with your computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, or scanner) to determine the ampere rating (Amps or A) for your monitor. WARNING: For your monitor, the computer, and other equipment to your equipment if surge protection fails. Safety Precautions ■...
...Information The power cord is designed for use only a power source and connection compatible with this monitor. WARNING: Always connect your safety, be specifically labeled as having this monitor, as a power strip with this ability. Look on the power label to a surge ...To use a different cord, use with your computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, or scanner) to determine the ampere rating (Amps or A) for your monitor. WARNING: For your monitor, the computer, and other equipment to your equipment if surge protection fails. Safety Precautions ■...
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... cleaners or aerosol cleaners. ■ Do not drop the monitor or place it from getting scratched, defaced, or broken. Never use an antistatic screen cleaner. 4. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use water to clean an LCD screen. 3. Plug in use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use... a damp cloth to prevent it on an unstable surface. ■ When removing the monitor base, you must not be blocked or covered. Never push objects ...
... cleaners or aerosol cleaners. ■ Do not drop the monitor or place it from getting scratched, defaced, or broken. Never use an antistatic screen cleaner. 4. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use water to clean an LCD screen. 3. Plug in use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use... a damp cloth to prevent it on an unstable surface. ■ When removing the monitor base, you must not be blocked or covered. Never push objects ...
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...Turn off the computer and other attached devices. 3. You may need a Phillips screwdriver for preparing the monitor for installation. 5. Connect the monitor cables after you have installed the monitor. With the monitor still in its flat, folded state, set it . Prepare a flat area to secure some cables....position (in the figure, the straight arrow is your position in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your monitor has the pivot feature.) User's Guide 3-1 Installing the Monitor You can spring up on a desktop or wall-mount it screen-side up and cause serious injury or ...
...Turn off the computer and other attached devices. 3. You may need a Phillips screwdriver for preparing the monitor for installation. 5. Connect the monitor cables after you have installed the monitor. With the monitor still in its flat, folded state, set it . Prepare a flat area to secure some cables....position (in the figure, the straight arrow is your position in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your monitor has the pivot feature.) User's Guide 3-1 Installing the Monitor You can spring up on a desktop or wall-mount it screen-side up and cause serious injury or ...
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...up the panel at its top without touching or putting pressure on a flat, soft surface. This might entail elongating the hinge and tilting the monitor back to the equipment, check that the wall-mounting fixture is flat. 3. Read the following warning and caution statements before attaching the... monitor. With your fingertips, snap off the VESA cover from the VESA plate. 5. Save the removed items (cover, screws, and base) for proper viewing. ...
...up the panel at its top without touching or putting pressure on a flat, soft surface. This might entail elongating the hinge and tilting the monitor back to the equipment, check that the wall-mounting fixture is flat. 3. Read the following warning and caution statements before attaching the... monitor. With your fingertips, snap off the VESA cover from the VESA plate. 5. Save the removed items (cover, screws, and base) for proper viewing. ...
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... or DVI-D cable-connector locations may vary User's Guide 3-3 Follow the instructions included with select models). The four-threaded mounting holes that the monitor is safely attached. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use DVI, you must have both a DVI connector and a DVI-to the converter and the... monitor. Use the four holes to ensure that are turned off and unplugged. To use the DVI-to-VGA converter to connect to the computer: Connect ...
... or DVI-D cable-connector locations may vary User's Guide 3-3 Follow the instructions included with select models). The four-threaded mounting holes that the monitor is safely attached. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use DVI, you must have both a DVI connector and a DVI-to the converter and the... monitor. Use the four holes to ensure that are turned off and unplugged. To use the DVI-to-VGA converter to connect to the computer: Connect ...
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...Select Models Only) Connect the VGA end of the cable to the back of the computer and connect the DVI-I end of the monitor and the other end to any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, a DVD player, or a ...Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the DVI video connector on the computer. Setting Up the Monitor 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. To connect the DVI...
...Select Models Only) Connect the VGA end of the cable to the back of the computer and connect the DVI-I end of the monitor and the other end to any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, a DVD player, or a ...Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the DVI video connector on the computer. Setting Up the Monitor 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. To connect the DVI...
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... Name HDMI cable DVI cable Description HDMI transmits an all -digital video signal. It is capable of cables required may be required to connect the monitor to a DVI connector on the back of the computer, TV, or set -top box. NOTE: If you use an HDMI signal, because an... digital audio and digital video signals, because it has video, audio, and control signals. DVI transmits an all -digital signal. Setting Up the Monitor Audio and Video Cables and Adapters The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may be sold separately. Some cables and adapters are...
... Name HDMI cable DVI cable Description HDMI transmits an all -digital video signal. It is capable of cables required may be required to connect the monitor to a DVI connector on the back of the computer, TV, or set -top box. NOTE: If you use an HDMI signal, because an... digital audio and digital video signals, because it has video, audio, and control signals. DVI transmits an all -digital signal. Setting Up the Monitor Audio and Video Cables and Adapters The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may be sold separately. Some cables and adapters are...
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USB In 3-6 User's Guide Connecting the audio cables-connector locations may vary Connecting the USB Hub Cable Connect the USB hub cable from the computer to the computer by using the audio cable, as shown in monitor speakers to the USB In connector on the monitor. Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Audio Cable Connect the built-in the following illustration. This enables USB 2.0 ports on the monitor.
USB In 3-6 User's Guide Connecting the audio cables-connector locations may vary Connecting the USB Hub Cable Connect the USB hub cable from the computer to the computer by using the audio cable, as shown in monitor speakers to the USB In connector on the monitor. Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Audio Cable Connect the built-in the following illustration. This enables USB 2.0 ports on the monitor.
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... so that are placed upon it or against it is an important safety feature. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the power cable to the monitor and the other end to your equipment: ■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. A power cord should be walked on or pinched by... not pull on or trip over them so that the grounded power outlet you have connected the USB hub cable from the computer to your monitor. Read the warning below. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet. ■ Be sure that no one end of electric shock or damage...
... so that are placed upon it or against it is an important safety feature. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the power cable to the monitor and the other end to your equipment: ■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. A power cord should be walked on or pinched by... not pull on or trip over them so that the grounded power outlet you have connected the USB hub cable from the computer to your monitor. Read the warning below. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet. ■ Be sure that no one end of electric shock or damage...
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... changing the tilt. 2. Adjust the tilt by moving the top edge of the monitor and hold the base so that you , without touching the screen. 3-8 User's Guide Setting Up the Monitor Cable Management The HP LCD monitors have two cable tunnels on either toward or away from the front. Cables can ...be easily secured and are set loosely enough so they will not pull and disconnect when the monitor is pivoted. . Face the front of the...
... changing the tilt. 2. Adjust the tilt by moving the top edge of the monitor and hold the base so that you , without touching the screen. 3-8 User's Guide Setting Up the Monitor Cable Management The HP LCD monitors have two cable tunnels on either toward or away from the front. Cables can ...be easily secured and are set loosely enough so they will not pull and disconnect when the monitor is pivoted. . Face the front of the...
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User's Guide 3-9 Adjusting the Swivel The HP LCD monitor allows a usable range of motion with the swivel feature. Setting Up the Monitor CAUTION: The monitor can fall back if the hinge is extended fully and the monitor screen is tilted back too far. CAUTION: To avoid breakage or other damage, avoid applying pressure to the LCD screen while swiveling it or changing the tilt.
User's Guide 3-9 Adjusting the Swivel The HP LCD monitor allows a usable range of motion with the swivel feature. Setting Up the Monitor CAUTION: The monitor can fall back if the hinge is extended fully and the monitor screen is tilted back too far. CAUTION: To avoid breakage or other damage, avoid applying pressure to the LCD screen while swiveling it or changing the tilt.
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... only), the My Display software may need to 30 degrees by extending or lowering the hinge. Setting Up the Monitor Adjusting the Height The monitor adjusts up and down , tilt the monitor backward 10 to be installed. Some graphics cards support rotating the image of this software. Facing the... monitor and holding its base down easily by pulling the bottom of the screen toward you. 3-10 User's Guide Pivoting the Monitor NOTE: For full functionality ...
... only), the My Display software may need to 30 degrees by extending or lowering the hinge. Setting Up the Monitor Adjusting the Height The monitor adjusts up and down , tilt the monitor backward 10 to be installed. Some graphics cards support rotating the image of this software. Facing the... monitor and holding its base down easily by pulling the bottom of the screen toward you. 3-10 User's Guide Pivoting the Monitor NOTE: For full functionality ...
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Setting Up the Monitor CAUTION: The first step is important-the double-hinged monitor can scratch the base surface if the monitor is in its landscape position, after it is tilted back, pivot it clockwise to landscape orientation. If it is not tilted back enough before pivoting it back and pivot the monitor counterclockwise to portrait position. User's Guide 3-11 If the monitor is in portrait position, tilt it . 2.
Setting Up the Monitor CAUTION: The first step is important-the double-hinged monitor can scratch the base surface if the monitor is in its landscape position, after it is tilted back, pivot it clockwise to landscape orientation. If it is not tilted back enough before pivoting it back and pivot the monitor counterclockwise to portrait position. User's Guide 3-11 If the monitor is in portrait position, tilt it . 2.
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Setting Up the Monitor Keyboard Parking If you need more space on your desktop, place the keyboard under the monitor when not in use. 3-12 User's Guide
Setting Up the Monitor Keyboard Parking If you need more space on your desktop, place the keyboard under the monitor when not in use. 3-12 User's Guide
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...Software. 4. To install the software: 1. User's Guide 4-1 The CD menu appears. 2. Refer to install the digitally signed monitor drivers (INF or ICM files) manually from the HP Support site: 1. The CD menu displays. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. 5. Insert the CD in your computer CD drive.... (available on the CD for instructions (in the download pages. 6. Refer to the Windows® operating system documentation for your monitor are displayed. 5. Insert the CD in your computer CD drive. Download and install the driver and software files by using the ...
...Software. 4. To install the software: 1. User's Guide 4-1 The CD menu appears. 2. Refer to install the digitally signed monitor drivers (INF or ICM files) manually from the HP Support site: 1. The CD menu displays. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. 5. Insert the CD in your computer CD drive.... (available on the CD for instructions (in the download pages. 6. Refer to the Windows® operating system documentation for your monitor are displayed. 5. Insert the CD in your computer CD drive. Download and install the driver and software files by using the ...
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... the VGA input by Auto Adjustment from the OSD menu. Image retention is using the Auto/Select button on the monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software on all LCD screens. Select the language. 5. Select Open Auto-Adjustment Software. 6. To avoid burn-in use for 20 minutes ...before adjusting. 2. To use this chapter. ❏ If the result is not in image damage on the monitor front panel to warm up ...
... the VGA input by Auto Adjustment from the OSD menu. Image retention is using the Auto/Select button on the monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software on all LCD screens. Select the language. 5. Select Open Auto-Adjustment Software. 6. To avoid burn-in use for 20 minutes ...before adjusting. 2. To use this chapter. ❏ If the result is not in image damage on the monitor front panel to warm up ...
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.... To install the software: 1. The CD menu displays. 2. Or 1. Click the Windows Vista start button™ 2. Select HP My Display. Front-Panel Controls Control buttons are located on the front or top of the monitor depending on the model. Chooses video input source from the computer. User's Guide 4-3 Insert the CD in...
.... To install the software: 1. The CD menu displays. 2. Or 1. Click the Windows Vista start button™ 2. Select HP My Display. Front-Panel Controls Control buttons are located on the front or top of the monitor depending on the model. Chooses video input source from the computer. User's Guide 4-3 Insert the CD in...