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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 United States and/or other countries. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. 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.
  • Page 3 About This Guide This guide provides information on monitor features, setting up the monitor, and technical specifications. WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTE: Contains additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.
  • Page 4 About This Guide...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the cables ......................... 4 Adjusting the monitor ......................... 7 Turning on the monitor ........................7 HP watermark and image retention policy ..................8 Removing the monitor stand ......................8 Mounting the monitor ......................... 8 Installing a security cable ......................... 10 2 Using the monitor ............................
  • Page 6 4 Maintaining the monitor ..........................19 Maintenance guidelines ............................19 Cleaning the monitor ............................19 Shipping the monitor ............................19 Appendix A Technical specifications ......................... 20 54.6 cm/21.5-inch ............................... 20 60.5 cm/23.8-inch ............................... 20 68.6 cm/27-inch ..............................21 Preset display resolutions ........................... 21 Power adapter ..............................
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    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 may fall over and cause personal injury.
  • Page 8: Product Features And Components

    On-screen display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for easy setup and screen optimization ● HP Display Assistant software for adjusting monitor settings and enabling the theft deterrence features ● Software and documentation optical disc (provided with the monitor in select regions) that includes ●...
  • Page 9: Rear Components

    See Assigning the Function buttons on page 12 for more information. NOTE: To view an OSD simulator, visit the HP Customer Self Repair Services Media Library at http://www.hp.com/go/sml. Product features and components...
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Monitor

    Setting up the monitor Installing the monitor stand CAUTION: 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. Attach the base to the stand by aligning the screw on the base with the screw hole on the stand (1), and then tightening the screw (2).
  • Page 11 NOTE: The monitor automatically determines which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be selected by pressing the Menu button to access the on-screen display (OSD) menu and selecting Input Control. Connect one end of the VGA cable to the VGA port on the rear of the monitor and the other end to ●...
  • Page 12 Connect one end of the power cord to the AC adapter (1), and the other end of the power cord to a grounded AC outlet (2). Then, connect 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.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Monitor

    Image retention is a condition that may occur on all LCD screens. Monitors with a “burned-in image” are not covered under the HP warranty. NOTE: If pressing the power button has no effect, the Power Button Lockout feature may be enabled.
  • Page 14: Hp Watermark And Image Retention Policy

    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 ultra- wide viewing angles and advanced image quality. IPS monitors are suitable for a wide variety of advanced image quality applications.
  • Page 15 Insert the VESA mounting bracket into the slot on the back of the monitor (1), and then tighten the screw (2). Secure the mounting plate to the wall or swing arm of your choice using the four screws included with the mounting plate.
  • Page 16: Installing A Security Cable

    Installing a security cable You can secure the monitor to a fixed object with an optional security cable available from HP. Chapter 1 Getting started...
  • Page 17: Using The Monitor

    Ensure that the proper resolution and refresh rates appear in the Windows Display control panel. NOTE: If you receive an installation error, try to install the files manually. Refer to the HP Monitor Software Information file on the optical disc.
  • Page 18: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    Go to http://www.hp.com/support. Select Get software and drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your monitor and download the software. Using the on-screen display (OSD) menu Use the on-screen display (OSD) menu to adjust the monitor screen image based on your preferences. You can access and make adjustments in the OSD menu using the buttons on the monitor's bezel.
  • Page 19: Using Auto-Sleep Mode

    Adjusting Low Blue Light Mode Decreasing the blue light emitted from the display reduces the blue light exposure to your eyes. HP monitors provide a setting to reduce blue light output and create a more relaxing and less stimulating image while you read content on the screen.
  • Page 20: Support And Troubleshooting

    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 Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. flashing.
  • Page 21: Using The Auto-Adjustment Function (Analog Input)

    Press the OK button on the monitor to produce a stable, centered image. Press the key or any other key on the keyboard to exit the test pattern. NOTE: The auto-adjustment test pattern utility can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/support. Using the auto-adjustment function (analog input)
  • Page 22: Optimizing Image Performance (Analog Input)

    Optimizing image performance (analog input) Two controls in the on-screen display can be adjusted to improve image performance: Clock and Phase (available in the OSD menu). NOTE: The Clock and Phase controls are adjustable only when using an analog (VGA) input. These controls are not adjustable for digital inputs.
  • Page 23: Button Lockouts

    OSD is not active. Product support For additional information on using your monitor, go to http://www.hp.com/support. Select Find your product list, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 24: Locating The Serial Number And Product Number

    Locating the serial number and product number The serial number and product number are located on labels on the under side of the monitor bezel. You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monitor model. Chapter 3 Support and troubleshooting...
  • Page 25: Maintaining The Monitor

    If the monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact an authorized HP dealer, reseller, or service provider. Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor, as indicated on the label/back ●...
  • Page 26: Appendix A Technical Specifications

    The product specifications provided in the user guide might have changed between the time of manufacturing and delivery of your product. For the latest specifications or additional specifications on this product, go to http://www.hp.com/go/ quickspecs/ and search for your specific monitor model to find the model-specific QuickSpecs.
  • Page 27: 68.6 Cm/27-Inch

    Maximum graphic resolution 1920 x 1080 Optimum graphic resolution 1920 x 1080 Environmental requirements temperature 5 to 35° C 41 to 95° F Operating temperature -20 to 60° C -4 to 140° F Storage temperature Power source 100–240 V ac 50/60 Hz Input terminal One VGA port with cable included;...
  • Page 28: Power Adapter

    1280 × 800 49.702 59.810 1280 × 1024 63.981 60.020 1440 × 900 55.469 59.901 1600 × 900 60.000 60.000 1680 x 1050 65.290 59.954 1920 x 1080 67.500 60.000 Power adapter Manufacturer Model number Power supply rating Delta ADP-40LD B 19 V dc/2.1A Entering user modes Under the following conditions, the video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset:...
  • Page 29: Appendix B Accessibility

    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.

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