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L2151w/L2151ws LCD Monitor User’s Guide
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Preface About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who uses the HP L2151w/L2151ws LCD Monitor. It describes the monitor’s features, setup, and operation. The sections are as follows: Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Setup Using the Monitor Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adjustment Feature Technical Support FAQs Specifications LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Agency Regulatory Notices Notational Conventions The following subsections describe notatio
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information The power adapter and cord are designed for use with your HP monitor . The adapter provided by HP is only for this monitor. To use a different cord, use a power source and connection compatible with this adapter. For information on the correct power cord set to use with your monitor, see Power Cord Set Requirements. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, do not disable the power cord gr
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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 HP 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 your monitor by u
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Setup Base and Tilt Attaching the Base 1 Set the panel face down on a flat , protected surface , such as a table top. 2 Using both hands , align the base with the pedestal and push in firmly to lock in place. Make sure that the base is securely locked in place before continuing with the setup procedure. CAUTION: To prevent damage, avoid applying pressure to the panel front. 6
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Removing the Base 1 Set the panel face-down on a flat, protected surface. 2 Squeeze the tabs in the bottom of the base to release the lock. 3 Remove the base from the pedestal. CAUTION: To prevent damage, avoid applying pressure to the panel 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 stand so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt. 2 Adjust the tilt by
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Cables Attaching the Cables 1 Turn off your computer. 2 If you are attaching a VGA cable, connect one end of the 15-pin D-Sub VGA cable (blue connector) to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer VGA port. 3 If attaching a DVI cable, connect one end of the cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer. 8
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4 Connect the power cord and adapter first, and then connect one end of the power adapter to the back of the monitor and plug the other end into a grounded outlet. 5 Turn on your monitor and computer. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Technical Support FAQs and Using the Monitor. 9
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Using the Monitor Operating Instructions Control buttons are located on the front of the panel, as shown in the following illustration. Use the Menu button (B) to adjust the display settings to your personal preferences: Set up the monitor, attach the cables, and adjust the tilt as described in the Setup section above. Press the Power button (E) to turn the monitor on and off. The power indicator lights up when the monitor is on. The monitor must be turned on for the other control
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External Controls A Auto button Automatically fine-tunes the image quality. B Menu button Opens, selects, or exits the OSD menu. C – (minus) button Navigates backward through the OSD menu and decreases adjustment levels. D + (plus) button Navigates forward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels. E Power button Turns the monitor on or off. F Power LED Fully powered = green Sleep mode = amber Sleep timer mode = flashing amber See Technical Support FAQs for more in
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Settings Setting the Optimal Resolution The recommended resolution for this monitor is 1920 x 1080.To configure the monitor to this resolution, complete the setup procedure and make sure that the monitor is connected to the computer. Turn the monitor on and do the following: ® 1 Click the Windows Start Button , and then click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. 3 Set the resolution slide bar to 1920 x 1080. NOTE: If 1920 x 1080 is
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Adjusting On-Screen Display Settings Use the OSD menu to adjust the screen image and change settings. To access the OSD menu: 1 If the monitor is not already on, press the Power button to turn the monitor on. 2 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD menu. 3 Press the – (minus) and + (plus) buttons to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the Menu button again to activate it. If the selected function has a sub-menu, it displays. Press – (minus) o
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OSD Menu The table below shows the OSD menus and their functions at each level. OSD Menu Levels Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Factory Preset Brightness Adjustment Scale Y Reset Cancel Save and Return Contrast Adjustment Scale Y Reset Cancel Save and Return Color 9300 K 6500 K Y sRGB Custom Color Adjustment Custom Color Reset Cancel Save and Return Reset Cancel Save and Return Image Control Auto Adjustment “Adjusting” Message Y Clock Adjus
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OSD Menu Levels (continued) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Factory Preset OSD Control Horizontal OSD Position Adjustment Scale Y Vertical OSD Position Adjustment Scale Y OSD Transparency Adjustment Scale Y OSD Timeout Adjustment Scale Y Cancel Save and Return Management Power Saver On / Off Selection Y Power on Recall On / Off Selection Y Mode Display On / Off Selection Y Top / Middle / Bottom /Off Monitor Status Selection DDC/CI Support On / Off Selection Y Bezel Power LE
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OSD Menu Levels (continued) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Factory Preset Default DVI / VGA Selection Y Auto-Switch Source On / Off Selection Y Cancel Save and Return Exit 16
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Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adjustment Feature Downloading Drivers and Software To download the latest version of drivers and software files from the HP Support Web site: 1 Refer to: http://www.hp.com/support 2 Select your country/region. 3 Select Download Drivers and Software. 4 Enter the model number of your monitor. The software download pages for your monitor will be displayed. 5 Download and install the driver and software files using the instructions in the download pa
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Technical Support FAQs Technical Support FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Problem & Question Possible Solutions Power LED is not on. Make sure the Power button is on and the power adapter and cord are properly connected to a grounded power outlet and to the monitor. No Plug & Play. In order for the Plug & Play feature of the monitor to work, you need a Plug & Play compatible computer and video card. Check with your computer manufacturer. Check the monitor’s video cable and make s
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Technical Support FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) (continued) Problem & Question Possible Solutions Missing one of the primary colors (red, Inspect the monitor’s video cable and make sure that none of the pins green, or blue). are bent. Make sure the monitor’s video cable is properly connected to the computer. Screen image is not centered or sized Adjust horizontal and vertical screen position. properly. For VGA input, the auto-adjustment function may fix this problem. Picture h
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Specifications All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. L2151w/L2151ws Display Type 21.5 inches, TFT LCD 55 cm Viewable Image Size 21.5 inch diagonal 55 cm Tilt –5° to 20° Face Treatment Antiglare polarizer with hard coating (select models only) Maximum Weight (unpacked) 6.83 lb. 3.1 kg Dimensions (including pedestal) Height 14.17 inches 360 mm Depth 7.09 inches
