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HP Compaq L2311c LCD Monitor
User Guide
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About This Guide This guide provides information on monitor features, setting up the monitor, and technical specifications. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information. iii
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iv About This Guide
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Table of contents 1 Product Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1 HP Compaq LCD Monitor ..................................................................................................................... 1 2 Setting Up the Monitor ................................................................................................................................... 3 Unfolding the Mon
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1 Product Features HP Compaq LCD Monitor The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel with the following features: ● 58.4 cm (23-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size while preserving original aspect ratio ● Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or moving side-to-side ● 720p HD Webcam with
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● Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption ● Energy Star® qualified ● Intelligent Management AssetControl ● Compliant with the following regulated specifications (for additional certifications and agency notices, refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide on the CD included with this model): ◦ European Union CE Directives ◦ Swedish TCO Requirements 2 Chapter 1 Product Features
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2 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices, then follow the instructions below. Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base 1. Lift the monitor from its box and place it face down on a flat surface. 2. Hold down the monitor base with one hand (1) then grasp the top of the stand with the other hand and unfold the display head 90 degrees (2). CAUTION: Do not touch the surface of the LCD panel. Pressure on
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Rear Components Figure 2-2 Rear Components Component Function 1 DC Power In Connector Connects the power cord to the monitor. 2 DC Power Out Connects the DC power cord from the monitor to an HP Connector notebook computer for charging or powering the notebook (up to 90 watts) 3 Microphone Connects a microphone to the monitor. 4 Headphones Connects headphones or low wattage speakers to the monitor. 5 VGA Connects a VGA cable to the monitor This is a secondary graphics input and is only needed if
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Connecting the Monitor Cables 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. 2. Remove the cable management clip from the pedestal by pulling outward on the two sides of the clip (1) then lifting the clip off the pedestal (2). Figure 2-3 Removing the Cable Management Clip 3. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 (network) jack on the monitor and the other end to an RJ-45 wall jack or router. Figure 2-4 Connecting the Ethernet Cable Connecting the
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4. Connect peripheral USB devices to the USB ports on the monitor as needed. USB 3.0 ports are located on the side panel. USB 2.0 ports are located on the rear panel. If you are connecting a keyboard and mouse (not provided), connect them to the USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel. Figure 2-5 Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse 6 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Monitor
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5. Connect the circular end of the power supply cord to the DC power IN connector on the back of the monitor. Connect the female end of the three-pronged power cord to the power supply and the male end to an electrical wall outlet. Figure 2-6 Connecting the Power Cord WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the 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 ou
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8. Secure the cables in place with the cable management clip. Press the clip straight down on the curved neck of the pedestal ensuring that the tabs on the sides of the clip snap into the slots on the pedestal. Figure 2-7 Installing the Cable Management Clip Turning on the Monitor 1. Press the power button on the computer to turn it on. 2. Press the power button on the front of the monitor to turn it on. CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on s
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Connecting an HP Notebook Computer and Installing Drivers To use the monitor with an HP notebook computer, connect the USB cable between the notebook and monitor and install the USB and LAN drivers. The video signal is sent over the USB cable. The USB cable also enables all of the port replicator functions. You can install the drivers from the CD included with the monitor before connecting the notebook to the monitor or you can install the drivers from the monitor's internal flash drive after co
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To install the drivers from the CD included with the monitor: 1. Insert the CD into the optical drive on the notebook computer. NOTE: If the Autoplay window does not pop up, use Windows Explorer to select the CD, then proceed to the next step. 2. Double-click the START file. 3. Select your language and click the arrow button. 4. Install the HP L2311c Driver Software (ViewSpan USB Graphics Driver, LAN7500 USB Ethernet Driver, Monitor INF and ICM Drivers, and the Renesas USB 3.0 Driver Update). No
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Charging Your HP Notebook Computer The monitor includes a 90W DC power out port that can be used to charge your HP notebook computer. NOTE: The charging system supplies up to 90 watts of power. HP notebooks requiring more than 90 watts may not be charged by the system. Only HP notebooks are supported. To charge your HP notebook, connect one end of the supplied DC power cable to the power OUT connector on the monitor and the other end to the power connector on the notebook. Figure 2-9 Connecting
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Connecting Optional USB Devices The monitor includes a USB 3.0 hub with two external USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel and two USB 3.0 ports on the side panel. Connect USB 2.0 devices, such as a keyboard and mouse, to the USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel. Connect USB 3.0 devices to the USB 3.0 ports on the side panel. NOTE: You must connect the USB hub cable from the monitor to the computer to enable the USB ports on the monitor. Refer to Step 6 in Connecting the Monitor Cables on page 5. Figure 2-
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Front Panel Controls Figure 2-11 Monitor Front Panel Controls Table 2-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control Function 1 Webcam with Dual Active = Blue LED Microphone Array 2 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. 3 Minus If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward through the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels. 4 Plus/source If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate forward through the OSD menu and increase adjustment levels. If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the sou
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Adjusting the Monitor Your monitor model may look different than the model in the following illustrations. 1. Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. Figure 2-12 Tilting the Monitor 2. Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle. Figure 2-13 Swiveling the Monitor 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Monitor
