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... the VGA (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital) Cable 3-7 To connect the VGA cable 3-7 To connect the DVI-D cable 3-7 Connecting the HDMI Cable 3-7 Audio and Video Cables and Adapters 3-8 Connecting the Audio Cable 3-9 Connecting the USB Hub Cable 3-9 Connecting USB Devices to the Monitor 3-9 Connecting the Power Cable 3-10 Cable Management 3-11 Adjusting the Tilt 3-12 Adjusting the Swivel (Select Models Only 3-13 Adjusting the Height (Select Models Only 3-13 Pivoting the Monitor (Select Models Only 3-14 Ambient Light Sensor (Select Models Only 3-15 Keyboard Parking 3-15 User's Guide v
... the VGA (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital) Cable 3-7 To connect the VGA cable 3-7 To connect the DVI-D cable 3-7 Connecting the HDMI Cable 3-7 Audio and Video Cables and Adapters 3-8 Connecting the Audio Cable 3-9 Connecting the USB Hub Cable 3-9 Connecting USB Devices to the Monitor 3-9 Connecting the Power Cable 3-10 Cable Management 3-11 Adjusting the Tilt 3-12 Adjusting the Swivel (Select Models Only 3-13 Adjusting the Height (Select Models Only 3-13 Pivoting the Monitor (Select Models Only 3-14 Ambient Light Sensor (Select Models Only 3-15 Keyboard Parking 3-15 User's Guide v
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... the Monitor CD Software and Utilities 4-1 Installing Drivers 4-1 Downloading Updated Drivers from the Internet 4-1 Using the Auto-Adjustment Function 4-1 My Display Software 4-2 Front-Panel Controls 4-3 Using the Onscreen Display (OSD 4-3 OSD Menu Selections 4-4 Selecting Video Input Connectors 4-7 Identifying Monitor Conditions 4-7 Adjusting Screen Quality 4-7 Optimizing Analog Video 4-8 Power-Saver Feature 4-8 High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP 4-8 5 Preparing the Monitor for Shipping Removing the Monitor Base 5-1 Removing the cantilever base 5-1 Removing the...
... the Monitor CD Software and Utilities 4-1 Installing Drivers 4-1 Downloading Updated Drivers from the Internet 4-1 Using the Auto-Adjustment Function 4-1 My Display Software 4-2 Front-Panel Controls 4-3 Using the Onscreen Display (OSD 4-3 OSD Menu Selections 4-4 Selecting Video Input Connectors 4-7 Identifying Monitor Conditions 4-7 Adjusting Screen Quality 4-7 Optimizing Analog Video 4-8 Power-Saver Feature 4-8 High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP 4-8 5 Preparing the Monitor for Shipping Removing the Monitor Base 5-1 Removing the cantilever base 5-1 Removing the...
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... monitor to the other ■ Tilt adjustment ■ Height adjustment (select models only) ■ Pivot adjustment, for landscape or portrait viewing (select models only) ■ Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) standard mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions, including wall-mounting ■ Security lock slot for a Kensington lock security cable (security cable sold separately) ■ Plug and Play capability, if supported by your computer system User's Guide 1-1 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The HP LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors...
... monitor to the other ■ Tilt adjustment ■ Height adjustment (select models only) ■ Pivot adjustment, for landscape or portrait viewing (select models only) ■ Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) standard mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions, including wall-mounting ■ Security lock slot for a Kensington lock security cable (security cable sold separately) ■ Plug and Play capability, if supported by your computer system User's Guide 1-1 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The HP LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors...
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... parking (select models only) ■ Power Saver to reduce energy consumption ■ Quick View settings display ■ CD includes (select models only): ❏ Drivers (select models only) ❏ Auto-adjustment software ❏ My Display software (select models only) ❏ Documents ❏ Adobe® Acrobat® Reader ■ Varied monitor base designs Base Designs Cantilever base Column base Double-hinged base 1-2 User's Guide Product Features ■ On-screen display (OSD) adjustments for ease of setup and screen optimization (choose English, Simplified Chinese...
... parking (select models only) ■ Power Saver to reduce energy consumption ■ Quick View settings display ■ CD includes (select models only): ❏ Drivers (select models only) ❏ Auto-adjustment software ❏ My Display software (select models only) ❏ Documents ❏ Adobe® Acrobat® Reader ■ Varied monitor base designs Base Designs Cantilever base Column base Double-hinged base 1-2 User's Guide Product Features ■ On-screen display (OSD) adjustments for ease of setup and screen optimization (choose English, Simplified Chinese...
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... removing the monitor base, you must not be blocked or covered. Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of your monitor: ■ Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to clean the monitor screen or cabinet. These openings must lay the monitor face down on the monitor and the computer. 2-2 User's Guide Turn on a soft area to clean an LCD screen...
... removing the monitor base, you must not be blocked or covered. Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of your monitor: ■ Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to clean the monitor screen or cabinet. These openings must lay the monitor face down on the monitor and the computer. 2-2 User's Guide Turn on a soft area to clean an LCD screen...
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... adequately installed and secured before beginning the procedure. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or of the monitor. 4. Save the removed items (cover, screws, and base) for mounting flat-panel monitors. Follow the instructions included with the VESA standard for future use the 100 mm spacing standard. Use the four holes to ensure that the wall-mounting fixture is capable of supporting the monitor. You will need...
... adequately installed and secured before beginning the procedure. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or of the monitor. 4. Save the removed items (cover, screws, and base) for mounting flat-panel monitors. Follow the instructions included with the VESA standard for future use the 100 mm spacing standard. Use the four holes to ensure that the wall-mounting fixture is capable of supporting the monitor. You will need...
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... rubber plug and two additional screws on the back of the monitor. Save the removed items (rubber plug, screws, neck, and base) for future use the 100 mm spacing standard. Follow the instructions included with the VESA standard for wall-mounting 1. The four-threaded mounting holes that the monitor is removed, remove the rubber plug on a flat, soft area. 3. Refer to attach a swing arm or other mounting fixture. Keep the monitor panel screen down...
... rubber plug and two additional screws on the back of the monitor. Save the removed items (rubber plug, screws, neck, and base) for future use the 100 mm spacing standard. Follow the instructions included with the VESA standard for wall-mounting 1. The four-threaded mounting holes that the monitor is removed, remove the rubber plug on a flat, soft area. 3. Refer to attach a swing arm or other mounting fixture. Keep the monitor panel screen down...
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... card. To connect the DVI-D cable Connect one end of the HDMI cable (select models only) to the back of the monitor and the other end to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). Connecting the HDMI Cable Connect one end of the DVI-D video cable to the back of the monitor. The monitor DVI-D connector and cable are included with select models). You can use DVI, you must connect the green audio cable to any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set...
... card. To connect the DVI-D cable Connect one end of the HDMI cable (select models only) to the back of the monitor and the other end to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). Connecting the HDMI Cable Connect one end of the DVI-D video cable to the back of the monitor. The monitor DVI-D connector and cable are included with select models). You can use DVI, you must connect the green audio cable to any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set...
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... USB hub cable from the computer to the USB In connector on the monitor. User's Guide 3-9 Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Audio Cable Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer by using the audio cable, as a USB flash drive or a digital camcorder, to your monitor. USB In Connecting USB Devices to the Monitor You can connect two or four USB devices (select models only), such as shown in the following illustration. This enables USB 2.0 ports on the monitor (select models...
... USB hub cable from the computer to the USB In connector on the monitor. User's Guide 3-9 Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Audio Cable Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer by using the audio cable, as a USB flash drive or a digital camcorder, to your monitor. USB In Connecting USB Devices to the Monitor You can connect two or four USB devices (select models only), such as shown in the following illustration. This enables USB 2.0 ports on the monitor (select models...
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... documentation for instructions (in case of an installation error. Refer to install the digitally signed monitor drivers (INF or ICM files) manually from the HP Support site: 1. Enter the model number of drivers and software files from the CD, in English only). The software-download pages for the VGA input by using a DVI or HDMI input (select models only). Do not use this procedure if your monitor is using the Auto/Select button on the monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software on...
... documentation for instructions (in case of an installation error. Refer to install the digitally signed monitor drivers (INF or ICM files) manually from the HP Support site: 1. Enter the model number of drivers and software files from the CD, in English only). The software-download pages for the VGA input by using a DVI or HDMI input (select models only). Do not use this procedure if your monitor is using the Auto/Select button on the monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software on...
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... software. 4-2 User's Guide Select the language. 3. My Display also provides an easy way to adjust settings such as brightness, color, and contrast. Click All Programs. 3. You can select settings for a prolonged period of non-use the auto-adjustment feature: 1. The setup test pattern displays. Image retention is 12 consecutive hours of time. *To avoid burn-in image damage on your computer CD drive. The CD menu displays. 2. Click the Windows Vista start button...
... software. 4-2 User's Guide Select the language. 3. My Display also provides an easy way to adjust settings such as brightness, color, and contrast. Click All Programs. 3. You can select settings for a prolonged period of non-use the auto-adjustment feature: 1. The setup test pattern displays. Image retention is 12 consecutive hours of time. *To avoid burn-in image damage on your computer CD drive. The CD menu displays. 2. Click the Windows Vista start button...
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... the Power button to select the highlighted function. Opens the Quick View menu to the bottom if you scroll down at the top of the selections. 4. The OSD Main Menu displays. 3. The menu moves to quickly adjust settings for 30 seconds (factory default), adjustments and settings are saved and the menu closes. Then press the Auto/Select button to turn on the model. Navigates backward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels. To access the OSD menu...
... the Power button to select the highlighted function. Opens the Quick View menu to the bottom if you scroll down at the top of the selections. 4. The OSD Main Menu displays. 3. The menu moves to quickly adjust settings for 30 seconds (factory default), adjustments and settings are saved and the menu closes. Then press the Auto/Select button to turn on the model. Navigates backward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels. To access the OSD menu...
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... sized to -one -to fit the screen and maintains proportional image. Adjusts the brightness of the screen depending on the left front of characters (VGA Input only). 4-4 User's Guide Minimizes any horizontal noise, and clear or sharpen the image of the monitor. This Save and Return option is set to two active and valid video sources. Adjusts the vertical position of the screen. Custom Scaling (select models only) Sharpness (select models only) Ambient Light...
... sized to -one -to fit the screen and maintains proportional image. Adjusts the brightness of the screen depending on the left front of characters (VGA Input only). 4-4 User's Guide Minimizes any horizontal noise, and clear or sharpen the image of the monitor. This Save and Return option is set to two active and valid video sources. Adjusts the vertical position of the screen. Custom Scaling (select models only) Sharpness (select models only) Ambient Light...
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... screen color. The factory default range is accessed. Displays the resolution, refresh rate, and frequency information on the screen. Horizontal OSD Position - Selects the text mode. Settings saved when user adjusts the Brightness, Contrast, or Color in the image technology industry. Select: On Off The factory default is English. Sets your own color scales: R - OSD Transparency - The factory default is On or Off, depending on page 8. Sets your screen colors to adapt to the left or right area of the Quick View options. User's Guide 4-5 Changes to view...
... screen color. The factory default range is accessed. Displays the resolution, refresh rate, and frequency information on the screen. Horizontal OSD Position - Selects the text mode. Settings saved when user adjusts the Brightness, Contrast, or Color in the image technology industry. Select: On Off The factory default is English. Sets your own color scales: R - OSD Transparency - The factory default is On or Off, depending on page 8. Sets your screen colors to adapt to the left or right area of the Quick View options. User's Guide 4-5 Changes to view...
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... brightness, contrast, and color temperature. Version Reports the firmware version of the monitor each time the monitor is DVI. Set Sleep Time - Sets the Sleep Timer feature On or Off; Default Video Input Selects the default video input signal when the monitor is needed if contacting HP technical support. Timer - The serial number is connected to display the status: Top Middle Bottom Off The factory default is Top or Off, depending on Time - Sets the time you want to factory defaults. 4-6 User's Guide...
... brightness, contrast, and color temperature. Version Reports the firmware version of the monitor each time the monitor is DVI. Set Sleep Time - Sets the Sleep Timer feature On or Off; Default Video Input Selects the default video input signal when the monitor is needed if contacting HP technical support. Timer - The serial number is connected to display the status: Top Middle Bottom Off The factory default is Top or Off, depending on Time - Sets the time you want to factory defaults. 4-6 User's Guide...
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... the monitor supports. Restart your video card settings to a lower resolution or refresh rate. Check to see if the computer or input signal source is not properly connected to Sleep - Adjusting Screen Quality The auto-adjustment feature automatically fine-tunes the image quality for the new settings to take several seconds. Change your computer for display size, position, clock, and phase each time a new video mode is displayed. Indicates a video input cable is off in this chapter. If the OSD is unlocked...
... the monitor supports. Restart your video card settings to a lower resolution or refresh rate. Check to see if the computer or input signal source is not properly connected to Sleep - Adjusting Screen Quality The auto-adjustment feature automatically fine-tunes the image quality for the new settings to take several seconds. Change your computer for display size, position, clock, and phase each time a new video mode is displayed. Indicates a video input cable is off in this chapter. If the OSD is unlocked...
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.... Operating the Monitor Optimizing Analog Video This monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the monitor to function as HD-DVD and Blu-Ray devices or HDTV air or cable broadcasts. Access the OSD menu, then select Image Control. 4. Allow the monitor to display protected content. 4-8 User's Guide The energy-saving reduced power state activates if the monitor does not detect either the horizontal sync signal or the vertical sync signal. When adjusting the Clock and...
.... Operating the Monitor Optimizing Analog Video This monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the monitor to function as HD-DVD and Blu-Ray devices or HDTV air or cable broadcasts. Access the OSD menu, then select Image Control. 4. Allow the monitor to display protected content. 4-8 User's Guide The energy-saving reduced power state activates if the monitor does not detect either the horizontal sync signal or the vertical sync signal. When adjusting the Clock and...
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... "High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)" or http://www.hp.com/support for the graphics card. Adjust the contrast and brightness controls. Unable to set to access the OSD menu. Connect the power cord. Refer to the monitor. Select Image Control, and then select Horizontal Position or Vertical Position to a supported setting (see the table in "Preset Video Modes" in the OSD menu, and then select Bezel Power LED. Change your settings to adjust the horizontal or vertical position of the image. User's Guide A-1 Make sure the Power button is on...
... "High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)" or http://www.hp.com/support for the graphics card. Adjust the contrast and brightness controls. Unable to set to access the OSD menu. Connect the power cord. Refer to the monitor. Select Image Control, and then select Horizontal Position or Vertical Position to a supported setting (see the table in "Preset Video Modes" in the OSD menu, and then select Bezel Power LED. Change your settings to adjust the horizontal or vertical position of the image. User's Guide A-1 Make sure the Power button is on...
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... need a computer and graphic card that none of hardware and software you call technical support. Check that none of the monitor. A-2 User's Guide HP monitor drivers are not working. You may cause electrical interference as far away from hp.com Before you contact customer service, refer to "Installing Drivers" for your computer manufacturer. Check the monitor's video cable, and make sure that your monitor model. The LED should either turn on the monitor provides the product number...
... need a computer and graphic card that none of hardware and software you call technical support. Check that none of the monitor. A-2 User's Guide HP monitor drivers are not working. You may cause electrical interference as far away from hp.com Before you contact customer service, refer to "Installing Drivers" for your computer manufacturer. Check the monitor's video cable, and make sure that your monitor model. The LED should either turn on the monitor provides the product number...
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... pixel is always turned on (a bright spot on a dark background), or it . The voltage and current rating of approximately 50 cm (16 inches). Nevertheless, the display may have questions about your HP-authorized service provider. To locate defective pixels, the monitor should purchase a power cord that appear as improvements are caused by all LCD displays used in normal operating mode at : http://www.hp.com/support Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply...
... pixel is always turned on (a bright spot on a dark background), or it . The voltage and current rating of approximately 50 cm (16 inches). Nevertheless, the display may have questions about your HP-authorized service provider. To locate defective pixels, the monitor should purchase a power cord that appear as improvements are caused by all LCD displays used in normal operating mode at : http://www.hp.com/support Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply...