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User’s Guide
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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.......................................................................................................................... iii Notes, Cautions, and Warnings......................................................................................................... iii 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors................................................................................................................................1–1 Features ............................
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4 Operating the Monitor CD Software and Utilities ....................................................................................................................4–1 Installing Drivers............................................................................................................................4–1 Downloading updated drivers from the Internet............................................................................4–1 Using the Auto-Adjustment Function ........................
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C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice.........................................................................................C–1 Modifications................................................................................................................................C–1 Cables.........................................................................................................................................C–1 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked w
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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: ■ w1858 LCD monitor ■ w2228h LCD monitor ■ w2338h LCD monitor ■ w2348h LCD monitor ■ w2448h/hc LCD monitor ■ w2558hc LCD monitor Features ■ Large diagonal display ■ Optimum resolution: ❏ w1858: 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz ❏ w2228h: 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz ❏ w2338h: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz ❏ w2348h: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz ❏ w2448h/hc: 1920 x
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Product Features ■ Built-in stereo speakers, rear-facing ■ Four to six Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports to use with USB devices. In models with six USB ports, two are reserved for internal-only use (for webcam and card reader—select models only). ■ Ambient light sensor (select models only) ■ Task light (select models only) ■ Keyboard parking ■ Power Saver to reduce energy consumption ■ Quick View settings display ■ CD included: ❏ Drivers ❏ Auto-adjustment software ❏ My Display software ❏ We
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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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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 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 in
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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.” 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 screwdriver for preparing
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Setting Up the Monitor Unfolding the double-hinged monitor WARNING: Do not place the double-hinged monitor face down for folding. The base hinge can spring up and cause serious injury or damage. 1. With the monitor still in its flat, folded state, set it screen-side up on a flat surface. 2. Rotate the screen to the horizontal position (in the figure, the straight arrow is your position in front of the monitor). (Perform this step only if your monitor has the pivot feature.) 3. Holding the base
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Setting Up the Monitor Preparing the cantilever-base monitor for wall-mounting 1. Disconnect the power cable and any other cables from the monitor. 2. Remove the monitor base. Keep the monitor panel screen down on a flat, soft area. 3. After the base is removed, remove the rubber plug on the neck of the monitor. You will see a screw below the rubber plug and two additional screws on the panel. 4. Remove all three screws. 5. Remove the neck from the monitor. 6. Save the removed items (rubber plu
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Setting Up the Monitor 5. Save the removed items (cover, screws, and base) for future use. 6. Follow the instructions included with the mounting fixture to ensure that the monitor is safely attached. The four-threaded mounting holes that are on the back of the panel are compliant with the VESA standard for mounting flat-panel monitors. The monitor uses the 100 mm spacing standard. Use the four holes to attach a swing arm or other mounting fixture. Connecting the VGA (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital)
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Setting Up the Monitor To connect the VGA cable Connect one end of the VGA video cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the VGA video connector on the computer. To connect the DVI-D cable Connect one end of the DVI-D video cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the DVI video connector on the computer. You can use this cable only if your computer has a DVI-compliant graphic card installed. The monitor DVI-D connector and cable are included with select models only.
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Setting Up the Monitor 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 Name Description HDMI cable HDMI transmits an all-digital signal. It is the recommended choice for playback from a DVD or DVR. HDMI is capabl
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Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Audio Cable Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer by using the audio cable, as shown in the following illustration. Connecting the audio cables—connector locations may vary Connecting the USB Hub Cable (Select Models Only) Connect the USB hub cable from the computer to the USB In connector on the monitor. This enables USB 2.0 ports on the monitor. USB In User’s Guide 3–7
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Setting Up the Monitor Connecting USB Devices to the Monitor (Select Models Only) You can connect four USB devices, such as a USB flash drive or a digital camcorder, to your monitor. Do this only after you have connected the USB hub cable from the computer to the monitor. 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
