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User’s Guide
1859m
2009m/v/f
2159m/v
2309m/v
2709m
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Notational Conventions The following section describes notational conventions used in this document. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows: WARNING: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. NOTE: Indi
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Contents Notational Conventions...................................................................................................................... 1–iii Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..................................................................................................... 1–iii 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors................................................................................................................................ 1–1 Features ...............................
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Solving Common Problems ..................................................................................................................A–1 Getting Support from hp.com...............................................................................................................A–3 Preparing to Call Technical Support......................................................................................................A–3 Locating the Rating Label..................................................
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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: ■ 1859m LCD monitor ■ 2009m/v/f LCD monitor ■ 2159m/v LCD monitor ■ 2309m/v LCD monitor ■ 2709m LCD monitor Features ■ Large diagonal display ■ Optimum resolution: ❏ 1859m: 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz ❏ 2009m/v/f: 1600 x 900 @ 60Hz ❏ 2159m/v: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz ❏ 2309m/v: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz ❏ 2709m: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Plus ful
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■ CD included: ❏ Drivers ❏ Auto-adjustment software ❏ Webcam software (select models only) ❏ Documents ® ® ❏ Adobe Acrobat Reader
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2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information The power cord is designed for use with your monitor. To use a different cord, use only a power source and connection compatible with this monitor. WARNING: Always connect your monitor, the computer, and other equipment to a grounded (earthed) power outlet. To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. WARNING:
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Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of your monitor: ■ Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. If your monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your Hewlett-Packard authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. ■ Adjust only those controls that are described in the operating instructions. ■ Turn your monitor off when not in use. You can substantially increase the life expectancy of the
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3 Setting Up the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor 1. Unpack the monitor. Make sure all contents are included. Store the packing box. 2. Turn off the computer and other attached devices. 3. Determine whether the monitor will be desktop mounted or wall-mounted. See “Installing the Monitor” in this chapter. 4. Prepare a flat area to assemble the monitor. You may need a flat, soft, protected area for placing the monitor screen-down while preparing it for installation. 5. You need a Phillips screwdriv
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3. Lift the monitor to an upright position and place on a flat, stable surface. Monitor in upright position Preparing the monitor for wall-mounting WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or of damage to the equipment, check that the wall-mounting fixture is adequately installed and secured before attaching the monitor. Refer to the instructions supplied with the wall-mounting fixture and check that it is capable of supporting the monitor. 1. Disconnect the power cable and any other cab
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4. Slide the base away from the bottom of the monitor. Sliding the base away from the monitor 5. Remove the square plate on the back of monitor. Use a coin at the base of the plate to pry it loose. Removing the plate from the back of the monitor
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Four or six threaded holes are exposed (depending on your model). These holes are for screws to attach the swing arm or other mounting fixture to the back of the monitor. Some models will include mounting screws in the mounting holes. You will need to remove the screws, position the mounting device, then re-install the screws. 100 x 100mm Threaded holes for attaching wall mount 100 x 200mm Threaded holes for attaching wall mount 6. Follow the instructions included with the mounting fixture to
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Connecting the VGA (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital) Cable Use a VGA video cable or a DVI-D video cable (provided with select models). To use DVI, you must have a DVI-compliant graphic card. Connectors are located on the back of the monitor. Be sure the computer and monitor are turned off and unplugged. Some graphic cards have both a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in the box (select models only). If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use the DVI-to-VGA converte
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Connecting the HDMI Cable (Select Models Only) Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to a computer with an HDMI connector. Audio and Video Cables and Adapters The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may be required to connect the monitor to the computer, TV, or set-top box. The number and type of cables required may vary by model. Some cables and adapters are included for select models only and may be sold separately. Cable/Adapter N
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Cable/Adapter (Continued) Name Description DVI-to-HDMI adapter Connects a DVI monitor to an HDMI connector on the back of the computer, TV, or set-top box or connects an HDMI monitor to a DVI connector on the back of the computer, TV, or set-top box. NOTE: If you use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter, you must connect the green audio cable to enable the speakers. VGA-to-DVI-I cable Connects a DVI monitor to a VGA connector on the back of the computer, TV, or set-top box or connects a VGA monitor to a
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Connecting the Power Cable 1. Read the warning below. 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. ■ Be sure that the grounded power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible to the operator and located as close to the equipment as possible. A power cord should be routed so that it is not
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Cable Management The HP LCD monitors have cable management. Cables can be easily routed through the square hole in the base and are partially hidden when viewed from the front. . Adjusting the Tilt For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your own preference, as follows: 1. Face the front of the monitor and hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt. 2. Adjust the tilt by moving the top edge of the monitor either toward or away from you, without touching t
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Adjusting the Swivel The HP LCD monitor allows a usable range of motion with the swivel feature. CAUTION: To avoid breakage or other damage, avoid applying pressure to the LCD screen while swiveling it or changing the tilt. Keyboard Parking If you need more space on your desktop, place the keyboard under the monitor when not in use.
