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HP f2304 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide HP f2304 High Definition 23” LCD Monitor...
  • Page 2 ADDITION TO ANY MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE TO YOU. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Product Features 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information ....2–1 Maintenance Guidelines ....2–2 Cleaning the Monitor .
  • Page 4 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for f2304 Monitor ..... A–5 Entering User Modes ....A–6 Using the Energy Saver Feature .

  • Page 5: Product Features

    The HP f2304 High Definition 23” LCD Monitor (liquid crystal display) has an active matrix and a thin-film transistor (TFT). The monitor features include: ■ Large wide screen 23-inch diagonal (58.4 cm) viewable area display. ■ 1920 × 1200 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
  • Page 6 Product Features ■ Multiple video inputs supported: ❏ VGA analog ❏ DVI-I supports either analog or digital signal input ❏ S-video with composite video adapter included ❏ Component video for high definition video support ■ Video input includes PiP (Picture in Picture) option for windowed video display over data display.

  • Page 7: Safety And Maintenance Guidelines

    Safety and Maintenance Important Safety Information A power cord is included with your monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with your monitor, refer to the “Power Cord Set Requirements”...

  • Page 8: Maintenance Guidelines

    Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. If your monitor is not operating properly, or has been dropped or damaged, contact your HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. ■ Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor, as indicated on the label/back plate of the monitor.
  • Page 9 ■ Turn your monitor off when not in use. You can substantially increase the life expectancy of your monitor by using a screen saver program and turning off the monitor when not in use. ■ Unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning.

  • Page 10: Cleaning The Monitor

    Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning the Monitor To clean the monitor, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the monitor and the computer. 2. Unplug the monitor. 3. Dust the monitor by wiping the screen and the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth. Ä...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Monitor

    Some video cards support a higher resolution through an analog (VGA) connection than through a digital (DVI) connection. The f2304 monitor supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 for both analog and digital connections. Please see the documentation that came with your PC or video card for details regarding the video resolution settings supported by your equipment.
  • Page 12 Setting Up the Monitor 2. Connect one end of the VGA monitor signal cable to the VGA video connector on the rear panel of the computer, and the other end to the back of the monitor. Connect one end of the DVI-D monitor signal cable to the DVI video connector on the rear panel of the computer, and the other end to the back of the monitor.
  • Page 13 Setting Up the Monitor Å 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 that is easily accessible at all times.
  • Page 14 Setting Up the Monitor 4. Remove side panel. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 3-7. Connect the speakers cable to the PC Audio In connector on the monitor and then connect the other end to the Audio Out connector on the back of the PC. 5.

  • Page 15: Selecting The Signal Connectors

    Å WARNING: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a prolonged period of time. To avoid burn-in image damage on your monitor screen, you should always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it is not in use for a prolonged period of time.
  • Page 16 Setting Up the Monitor Ä CAUTION: Ensure that the front bezel of the monitor is positioned over a flat table or desktop to prevent it from getting scratched, defaced, or broken when removing the base from the monitor. To remove the monitor base: 1.

  • Page 17: Mounting The Monitor

    Removing the Side Panel On the back of the f2304 monitor there are several connectors behind the side panel. To remove the side panel: 1. Gently pull on the edge of the side panel.

  • Page 18: Side Panel Connectors

    Function High-Definition Component Video Input Connects to the video component output of a DVD player or set-top box. The f2304 monitor is capable of displaying video from 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i sources. S-video Input connects to an S-video output device, such as console game, set-top box, VCR, or DVD player.
  • Page 19 Connector Label Color White Lime Green User’s Guide Function Right/Left RCA audio line-in connects to an audio source, such as a console game, set-top box, VCR, or DVD player. When component or S-video input is selected from the onscreen display, audio will be used from this source.

  • Page 20: Cable Management

    Setting Up the Monitor Cable Management The f2304 monitor is designed to help you organize your monitor cables in one area. The power cord, the VGA, and DVI cables can be threaded through the hole in the back of the monitor stand and positioned over the two hooks on the inside of the monitor stand, located through the back opening.

  • Page 21: Operating The Monitor

    The .INF file ensures monitor compatibility and optimization with your computer’s graphics adapter. You can download .INF files by clicking on: http://www.hp.com/support and then selecting the desired monitor. ■ The .ICM file provides color matching consistency from monitor screen to printer and is activated from within graphics programs that have this feature.

  • Page 22: Using Monitor Buttons

    Operating the Monitor Using Monitor Buttons The monitor buttons are located under the front panel of the monitor. The monitor buttons are used to: ■ Turn on the monitor. ■ Open the Main Menu onscreen display (OSD) window where you can change the monitor settings. ■...

  • Page 23: Monitor Buttons

    Icon/ Label Power button Power LED Headphone connector Volume Down Volume Up PiP button User’s Guide Monitor Buttons Control Turns the monitor on and off. Full power = Blue Sleep = Amber Use a headphone device. Note: When the headphone connector is being used, the monitor speakers are muted.
  • Page 24 Operating the Monitor Icon/ Label Input Signal Input button Auto Auto button OSD Down Adjustment OSD Up Adjustment Menu button (+) and (--) buttons 4–4 Monitor Buttons Control Signal input selection — scrolls through VGA-Analog, DVI-Analog, DVI-Digital, S-video, and component video input. Automatically adjusts the display to the ideal setting.

  • Page 25: Adjusting Monitor Settings

    Adjusting Monitor Settings Press the Menu button to view the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu. The Main Menu window pops up and you can make adjustments to your monitor’s various features. Use the arrow keys in the Main Menu window to make your adjustments. Using the On-Screen Display The adjustments for screen settings are located in the on-screen display (OSD).
  • Page 26 Operating the Monitor Menu Level 1 Color Language Management 4–6 OSD Menu Levels Menu Level 2 Image Zoom Zoom Off (Displayed when video device is selected) Zoom On 1 Zoom On 2 Sharpness Sharpness Selection Clock Adjustment Scale Clock Phase Adjustment Scale 9300K...
  • Page 27 Menu Level 1 OSD Control Video Input Controls User’s Guide OSD Menu Levels Menu Level 2 Serial Number Display serial number Sleep Timer Set current & sleep time Basic Menu Horizontal Position Adjustment Scale Vertical Position Adjustment Scale OSD Timeout Adjustment Scale OSD Transparency...

  • Page 28: Using The Auto Adjustment Function

    Operating the Monitor Menu Level 1 Factory Reset Exit ✎ The Image Control Clock and Clock Phase selections are not available when the monitor is operating in the DVI (digital) mode. Using the Auto Adjustment Function You can easily optimize the screen performance for the VGA interface by using the Auto button and the auto-adjustment pattern software on the User Guide CD that came with this monitor.

  • Page 29: Identifying Special Osd Messages

    Identifying Special OSD Messages Special OSD messages appear on the monitor screen for the following monitor conditions: ■ Input Signal Out of Range — Indicates the monitor is unable to access or fully support the provided input signal. The monitor’s preferred video mode is 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz.

  • Page 30: Enhancing The Video Function

    Operating the Monitor Enhancing the Video Function The monitor includes a zoom feature that allows you to adjust the viewable image to full screen display. It enhances video performance by changing the screen’s aspect ratio, the ratio of the picture’s width to its height, to get 4 to 3 (standard broadcast) and 16 to 9 (widescreen) formats.

  • Page 31: Optimizing Digital Conversion

    ✎ Some DVD wide screen modes may provide formats other than 16:9. When this occurs, black video borders may remain visible above and below the displayed image when Zoom On 2 is active. 5. When the desired zoom setting is highlighted, press the Menu button to confirm the selection.

  • Page 32: Using Video Connectors

    Operating the Monitor ✎ When adjusting the Clock and Clock Phase values, if the monitor images become distorted, continue adjusting the values until the distortion disappears. To restore the factory settings, select Yes from the Factory Reset menu in the OSD. Using Video Connectors The monitor includes the following video connectors for input from external video sources such as DVD players, VHS...
  • Page 33 4. Press the Input button to select S-video input. 5. If the display becomes distorted, press and hold the PIP button for at least 5 seconds until the display is corrected. ✎ Repeat step 5 whenever the Input button is pressed, or the Factory Reset Function is activated.
  • Page 34 Operating the Monitor 4–14 User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Screen is blank or the No Input Signal message is displayed. User’s Guide Troubleshooting Possible Cause Power cord is disconnected. Monitor power switch is turned off.
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting Problem Image appears blurred, indistinct, or too dark. Image is not centered. “Check Video Cable” is displayed on screen. “Input Signal Out of Range” is displayed on screen. 5–2 Possible Cause Brightness and contrast are too low. Image position may need adjustment.

  • Page 37: Getting Help Using The Worldwide Web

    Serial number for the monitor (on back panel) ■ Purchase date from invoice ■ Conditions under which the problem occurred ■ Error messages received ■ Hardware configuration (found on Windows Control Panel) ■ Computer hardware and software you are using User’s Guide http://www.hp.com/support Troubleshooting 5–3...
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting 5–4 User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 Flat Panel Monitor Display Type Viewable Image Size Tilt Face Treatment Maximum Weight (unpacked) Dimensions (includes pedestal Height (maximum) Depth Width Maximum Graphics Resolution Text Mode Dot Pitch Horizontal Frequency Vertical Refresh Rate Operating Temperature Non-operating Temperature User’s Guide...

  • Page 40: F2304 Flat Panel Monitor

    * Commission Internationale d’Eclairage (CIE), 1931 Standard. All performance specifications are provided by the component manufacturers. Performance specifications represent the highest specification of all HP’s component manufacturers’ typical level specifications for performance and actual performance may vary either higher or lower.

  • Page 41: Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions

    DVI signal input using reduced blanking techniques. Before selecting this new video mode on the f2304 monitor and to avoid images not displaying properly, refer to the documentation that comes with the video graphics system to confirm if the system supports this 1920 x 1200 reduced blanking mode.
  • Page 42 Specifications Pixel Preset Format 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 720 1152 x 870 1152 x 900 1280 x 768 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1000 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050...

  • Page 43: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy For F2304 Monitor

    This is common to all LCD displays used in products supplied by all vendors and is not specific to the HP f2304 displays. These imperfections are caused by one or more defective pixels or sub-pixels. ■...

  • Page 44: Entering User Modes

    16 inches (50 cm). HP expects that, over time, the industry will continue to improve its ability to produce displays with fewer cosmetic imperfections and HP will adjust guidelines as improvements are made.

  • Page 45: Using The Energy Saver Feature

    Using the Energy Saver Feature When the monitor is in its normal operating mode, the monitor uses less than 100 watts of power and the Power light is green. The monitor also supports a reduced power state. The reduced power state will be entered into if the monitor detects the absence of either the horizontal sync signal and/or the vertical sync signal.
  • Page 46 Specifications A–8 User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: B Agency Regulatory Notices

    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 harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 48: Modifications

    Agency Regulatory Notices Modifications 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 may 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.

  • Page 49: Canadian Notice

    To identify this product, refer to 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 numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

  • Page 50: Japanese Notice

    Agency Regulatory Notices Japanese Notice Korean Notice EPA Energy Star Compliance Monitors that are marked with the Energy Star the requirements of the EPA Energy Star program. As an Energy Star Partner, Hewlett-Packard has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 51: Power Cord Set Requirements

    6 feet (1.8 m) and 12 feet (3.6 m). If you have questions about the type of power cord to use, contact your HP authorized service provider. A power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon it or against it.

  • Page 52: Hp Recycling Program

    The terms and availability of these programs vary by geography because of differences in regulatory requirements and local customer demand. For information on the HP recycling program, refer to the HP Web site at: http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/ environment/recycle/hardware.html B–6...
  • Page 53 TCO ‘99 Requirements You have just purchased a TCO ‘99 approved and labeled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
  • Page 54 TCO ‘99 Requirements What does the environmental labeling involve? This product meets the requirements for the TCO ‘99 scheme which provides for an international and environmental labeling of personal computers. The labeling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation), Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National Energy Administration), and SEMKO AB.

  • Page 55: Environmental Requirements

    Environmental requirements Flame retardants: Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay, the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs.
  • Page 56 TCO ‘99 Requirements Mercury: Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO ‘99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labeled unit.

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