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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 Pivot Pro Software (Select Models).........................
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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: ■ w2228h LCD monitor ■ 2229h LCD monitor ■ w2448h/hc LCD monitor ■ w2558hc LCD monitor Features ■ Large diagonal display ■ Optimum resolution: ❏ w2228h: 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz ❏ 2229h: 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz ❏ w2448h/hc: 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz ❏ w2558hc: 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Plus full-screen support for lower resolutions ■ Video
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Product Features ■ 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 ❏ Webcam software (select models only) ❏ Documents ® ® ❏ Adobe Acrobat Reader ■ Double-hinged base design 1–2 User’s Guide
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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 3. Holding the base of the monitor, lift up the panel at its top without touching or putting pressure on the screen (1). 4. Remove the shipping strap (do not cut it) (2). 5. Put the shipping strap in a safe place, in case you need it to ship the monitor. 6. Lift and lower the base hinge for proper viewing. Wall-mounting the monitor Before you mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture, you must remove the monitor base and the pedestal. Note that t
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Setting Up the Monitor 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) Cable Use a VGA video cable or a DVI-D video cable (provided with se
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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 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 3–6 User’s Guide
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Setting Up the Monitor Connecting USB Devices to the Monitor 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. Plug the power cor
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Setting Up the Monitor Cable Management The HP LCD monitors have two cable tunnels on either side for cable management. Cables can be easily secured and are hidden when viewed from the front. NOTE: If your monitor has the pivot feature, make sure the cords are set loosely enough so they will not pull and disconnect when the monitor is pivoted. . 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
