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User’s Guide
HP f2304 High Definition 23” LCD Monitor
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. ® Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. HP shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE E
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Contents 1Product Features 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Cleaning the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 Shipping the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 3 Setting Up the Monitor Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Removing the Monitor Base . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Using Video Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12 Composite to S-video Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12 5 Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1 Getting Help Using the Worldwide Web . . . . . 5–3 Preparing to call Technical Support . . . . . . . . . 5–3 A Specifications f2304 Flat Panel Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions . . . . . . A–3 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for f230
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1 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. ■ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or a standing position. ■ Tilt adjustment capabilities. ■ Removable base for flexible mounting solutions. ■ Integrated stere
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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. ■ The high definition component video input supports 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i video format. ■ Audio support connections include a PC line-in connector, RCA connectors for AV
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2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 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” section in Appendix B. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your Å equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature. This equipment is designed
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines WARNING: For the protection of your monitor, as well as your Å computer, connect all power cords for your 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 offers a Damage Replacem
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines ■ 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. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use an antistatic screen cleaner. CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any othe
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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. CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any volatile Äsubstance to clean the monitor screen or cabinet. These chemicals may damage the monitor. Never use water to clean an LCD screen. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a clean cl
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3 Setting Up the Monitor The f2304 monitor connects to your computer through an analog connector (VGA) or a digital (DVI) connector. 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 equi
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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. Or 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. 3–2 User’s Guide
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Setting Up the Monitor WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your Å 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. Disconnect power from the monitor by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet. Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or
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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. Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the monitor’s tilt adjustment capabilities. 20º -5º 3–4 User’s Guide
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Setting Up the Monitor WARNING: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that Å 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. Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cable There are five signal input connectors: one VGA connector, one DVI-I connector, one S-video connector, two RCA au
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Setting Up the Monitor CAUTION: Ensure that the front bezel of the monitor is positioned Ä 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. Disconnect and remove the signal and power cables from the back of the monitor. 2. Lay the monitor face down on a flat area. 3. Remove the back panel by gently pulling on the handle and then slowly easing the tabs around the panel out of the tab
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Setting Up the Monitor Mounting the Monitor 1. Remove the monitor base. Refer to “Removing the Monitor Base” steps in the previous section. 2. With the base is removed, use the four threaded screw holes on the monitor panel to mount the monitor. The mounting holes are spaced 4 inches (10.2 cm) apart. Mount the monitor to a swing arm or other mounting fixture ✎ by following the instructions included with the mounting fixture to be used. Removing the Side Panel On the back of the f2304 monito
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Setting Up the Monitor Side Panel Connectors A B C D E F G Connector Label Color Function A YGreen High-Definition Component Video Input B P Blue b Connects to the video component output of a DVD player or set-top box. The f2304 monitor C P Red r is capable of displaying video from 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i sources. D S-VIDEO Black S-video Input connects to an S-video output IN device, such as console game, set-top box, VCR, or DVD player. A composite cable can be attached ✎ to the S
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Setting Up the Monitor Connector Label Color Function E RRed Right/Left RCA audio line-in connects to an audio source, such as a console game, F LWhite 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. G Lime Green PC Audio In connects to audio from a PC source. When VGA or DVI input is selected, audio will be used from this source. User’s Guide 3–9
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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. Similarly, the cables you connect to the back side of your monitor can be threaded through the bottom of the side door and looped through the same opening on t
