HP W2338h manual

User ’ s Guide w1858 w2228h w2338h w2348h w2448h/hc w2558hc[...]

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User’ s Guide iii Notational Conventions The following section describes notational conventions used in this document. Notes, Cautions, and W arnings Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompan ied by an icon. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows: W ARNING: Indicates that failure to follow directi[...]

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User’ s Guide v Contents Notational Conventions .............. ............................................................ ............................... ................. iii Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ..... ........................................................................ ..................... ....... iii 1 Product Features HP LCD M[...]

vi User’ s Guide 4 Operating the Monitor CD Software and Utilities ........ .................................................. .......................................................... 4–1 Installing Drivers ................... ......................................................................................................... 4–1 Downl[...]

User’ s Guide vii C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission No tice ............................ ........................................................... .. C–1 Modifications ........................................................ .............................. ............................ .............. C–1 Cables ...[...]

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User’ s Guide 1–1 1 Pr oduct Features HP LCD Monitors The HP LCD (liquid cr ystal display) monitors have an acti ve matrix, thin-film transistor (TF T) 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 Fe[...]

Product Features 1–2 User’ s Guide ■ 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 por ts, two are reser ved for internal-only use (for webcam and card reader—select models only). ■ Ambient light sensor (select models only) ■ T ask light (select[...]

User’ s Guide 2–1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Impor tant Safety Information The power cord is designed for use with your monitor . T o use a different cord, use only a power source and connection compatible with this monitor . Safety Precautions ■ Use only a power source and connection compatible with this monitor , as indicated on th[...]

Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 2–2 User’ s Guide Maintenance Guidelines T o enhance the per formance and extend the life of your monitor: ■ Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to ser vice this product yourse lf. If your monito r is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your Hewlett-Packard authorized dealer[...]

User’ s Guide 3–1 3 Setting Up the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor 1. Unpack the monitor . Make sure all cont ents are included. Store the packing box. 2. T urn off the computer and other attached devices. 3. Determine whether the monitor will be desktop mounte d or wall-mounted. See “Installing the Monitor .” 4. Prepare a flat area to assemb[...]

Setting Up the Monitor 3–2 User’ s Guide Unfolding the double-hinged monitor 1. With the monitor still in its flat, folded stat e, set it screen-side up on a flat surface. 2. Rotate the screen to the horizontal position (in the figu re, the straight arrow is your position in front of the monitor). (Perform this step only if your monitor has the[...]

Setting Up the Monitor User’ s Guide 3–3 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 th e neck of the monitor . Y o u will [...]

Setting Up the Monitor 3–4 User’ s Guide 5. Save the removed items (cover , screws, and base) for future use. 6. Follow the instructions included with the mounting fixt ure 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-pane[...]

Setting Up the Monitor User’ s Guide 3–5 T o 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 . T o connect the DVI-D cable Connect one end of the DVI-D video cable to the back of th e monitor and the other end to the DVI video connector on the c[...]

Setting Up the Monitor 3–6 User’ s Guide Audio and V ideo 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 requir ed may var y by model. Some cables and adapters are included for select models only and may be[...]

Setting Up the Monitor User’ s Guide 3–7 Connecting the Audio Cable Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer by us ing the audio cable, as shown in the following illustration. Connecting the audio cables—connector locations may var y Connecting the USB Hub Cable (Select Models Only) Connect the USB hub cable from the computer to [...]

Setting Up the Monitor 3–8 User’ s Guide Connecting USB Devices to the Monitor (Select Models Only) Y ou 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 belo[...]

Setting Up the Monitor User’ s Guide 3–9 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. . Adjusting the Tilt For optimal viewing, adjust the screen ti lt to your own preference, as follows: 1. Face the front of the monitor a[...]

Setting Up the Monitor 3–10 User’ s Guide Adjusting the Swivel The HP LCD monitor allows a usable rang e of motion with the swivel feature. CAUTION: The monitor can fall back if the hing e is extended fully and the monitor screen is tilted back too far . CAUTION: T o avoid breakage or other damage, avoid applying pressure to the LCD screen whil[...]

Setting Up the Monitor User’ s Guide 3–11 Adjusting the Height (Select Models Only) The monitor adjusts up and down easily by extending or lowering the hinge. Pivoting the Monitor (Select Models Only) 1. Facing the monitor and holding its base down, tilt the monitor backward 10 to 30 degrees by pulling the bottom of the screen toward you. NOTE:[...]

Setting Up the Monitor 3–12 User’ s Guide 2. If the monitor is in its landscape position , after it is tilted back, pivot it clockw ise to portrait position. If it is in portrait position, tilt it back and pivot the mo nitor counterclockwise to landscape orientation. CAUTION: The first step is important—the double-hinged monitor can scratch t[...]

Setting Up the Monitor User’ s Guide 3–13 Keyboard Parking If you need more space on your desktop, place the keyboard under the mo nitor when not in use.[...]

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User’ s Guide 4–1 4 Operating the Monitor CD Software and Utilities The CD that is included with this monitor contains the dr ivers and software that you can install on your computer . Installing Drivers If you determine that you need to update the drivers, you can install the monitor-driver INF and ICM files from the CD, or download them from [...]

Operating the Monitor 4–2 User’ s Guide Using the Auto-Adjustment Function Y ou can easily optimize the screen per formance for the VGA input by using the Auto/Select button on the monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software on the CD provided. Do not use this procedure if your monitor is using a DVI or HDMI input. If your monitor is using[...]

Operating the Monitor User’ s Guide 4–3 My Display Software (Select Models Only) Use My Display to choose preferences for optimum viewin g. Y ou can select settings for gaming, movies, photo editing or just working on documents and spreadsheets. My Display also provides an easy way to adjust settings such as brightness, color , and contrast. T [...]

Operating the Monitor 4–4 User’ s Guide Using the On-screen Display (OSD) An On-screen display is an image superimposed on a screen picture, commonly used by monitors, televisions, VCRs, and DVD players to display information such as volume, channel, and time. 1. If the monitor is not already on, press the Power button to turn on the monitor . [...]

Operating the Monitor User’ s Guide 4–5 Icon Main Menu Options Submenu Options Description Switch Video Input (select models only) Switches the video input signal source when the monitor is connected to two active and va lid video sources. Switching video input sources may take several seconds. Brightness Adjusts the brightness level of the scr[...]

Operating the Monitor 4–6 User’ s Guide Color Selects the screen color . The factor y default is 6500 K or Custom Color , depending on the model. 9300 K Changes to slightly blueish white. 6500 K Changes to slightly reddish white. Custom Color Selects and adjusts your own color scales: R — Sets your own red color levels. G — Sets your own gr[...]

Operating the Monitor User’ s Guide 4–7 Management (continued) Power-On Status Display Displays the operating status of the monitor each time the monitor is powered on. Select the location to which to display the status: To p Middle Bottom Off The factor y default is T op or Off, depending on the model. DDC/CI Support Allows the computer to con[...]

Operating the Monitor 4–8 User’ s Guide Selecting V ideo Input Connectors The input connectors are: ■ VGA connector (analog) ■ DVI-D connector (digital) ■ HDMI connector The monitor automatically determines which inputs have valid video signals, and displays the image. Y ou can connect the VGA cable, the DVI-D cable, or both. If both cabl[...]

Operating the Monitor User’ s Guide 4–9 T o obtain the best results: 1. Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting. 2. Display the adjustment-pattern ap plication provided on the CD. 3. Access the OSD menu, then select Image Control . 4. Set the main Clock settings correctly first, because the Clock Phase settings depend on th[...]

Operating the Monitor 4–10 User’ s Guide T ask Light (Select Models) The task light sheds warm white light in front of the monitor . It is located just to the left of the OSD front panel buttons. Press the button to operate the light: ■ Press once for 100% illumination ■ Press again for 75% illumination ■ Press again for 35% illumination [...]

Operating the Monitor User’ s Guide 4–11 Capturing W ebcam V ideo and Snapshots T o use CyberLink Y ouCam after you install it from the provided CD: 1. Click the Windows Vista star t button . 2. Click All Programs , CyberLink Y ouCam , and then click CyberLink Y ouCam again. 3. Click Tu t o r i a l s to view an instructional video. Having a V i[...]

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User’ s Guide 5–1 5 Operating the Digital Picture Frame Card Reader (Select Models) The Digital Picture Frame (DPF) card reader can be used when your computer is on or off. When your computer is on, it can search through the memor y cards inser ted in the DPF card reader . When your computer is off, the DPF card reader is capable of operating o[...]

Operating the Digital Picture Frame Card Reader (Select Models) 5–2 User’ s Guide Using the Monitor Menu with the Remote Contr ol The remote control is designed for easy navigation through all the choices for the DPF card reader . 1. Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the display; the receiver is in the bezel at the bottom[...]

Operating the Digital Picture Frame Card Reader (Select Models) User’ s Guide 5–3 3. The action control buttons let you perfor m va rious tasks: go to the Settings Menu ( J ), go to the Main Menu on the monitor ( K ), start a slide show ( L ), save photo changes on your media card ( M ), manipulate the size of a photo image ( N ), and rotate a [...]

Operating the Digital Picture Frame Card Reader (Select Models) 5–4 User’ s Guide 6. The selected image appears on the screen. 7. T o rotate the image, press the Rotate button. 8. T o modify the screen size and aspect ratio, press the Aspect button. 9. If changes are made to an image, the DPF card reader will prompt you to Save changes? before [...]

Operating the Digital Picture Frame Card Reader (Select Models) User’ s Guide 5–5 4. Press a navigation button to select an audio file. a. The DPF card reader adds a chec k mark in front of the title. b. Press OK to add to the slide show music list. c. Press the Back button to de-select. d. F r o m b o t t o m o f l i s t , u s e t h e D o w n [...]

Operating the Digital Picture Frame Card Reader (Select Models) 5–6 User’ s Guide 3. Use the navigation buttons to move to the Settings icon and then press the OK button. Or press the Setup button on the remote. 4. The Settings Menu shows the current settings. 5. Press a navigation button to select an option you want to change: ❏ Language ❏[...]

Operating the Digital Picture Frame Card Reader (Select Models) User’ s Guide 5–7 Changing the Slideshow T ransition 1. Use the navigation buttons to select the Slideshow T ransition setting. When it is selected, it is highlighted in blue. 2. Press the Right Arrow button to scroll through the slid eshow transition choices. The current choices a[...]

Operating the Digital Picture Frame Card Reader (Select Models) 5–8 User’ s Guide Adjusting the LCD Settings for DPF 1. Use the navigation buttons to select Adjust LCD setting. When it is selected, it is highlighted in blue. 2. Press the Right Arrow button to view the LC D Setting choices. The current choices are: ❏ Brightness ❏ Contrast ?[...]

User’ s Guide 6–1 6 Preparing the Monitor for Shipping Keep the original packing box in a storage area. Y ou ma y need it later if you move or ship your monitor . Removing the Cantilever Base 1. Disconnect the power , video, and audio cables from the monitor . 2. Set the monitor screen down on a flat, soft, protected surface. 3. Press the cente[...]

Preparing the Monitor for Shipping 6–2 User’ s Guide 4. Fold the monitor neck down, and place the mo nitor and base in the original packing box. Folding the Double-Hinged Monitor Y ou don’t have to remove this monitor base for shipping. Fold the double-hinged monitor in its original shipping position. 1. T urn the monitor to a horizontal posi[...]

Preparing the Monitor for Shipping User’ s Guide 6–3 3. Place the shipping strap around the base , pull it tight, and connect it by sl iding the strap ends through the slips. 4. Lower the monitor screen down fl at, horizontal to the desktop. 5. Pivot the monitor to the portrait position (in the figu re, you would be facing the monitor where the[...]

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User’ s Guide A–1 A T r oubleshooting Solving Common Pr oblems The following table lists possible prob lems, the possible cause of each pr oblem, and the recommended solutions: Problem Solution Power LED is not on. Make sure the Power button is on, an d the power cord is properly connected to a grounded power outlet and to the monitor . Select [...]

Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g A–2 User’ s Guide Unable to hear audio from built-in speakers. Do the following: ■ Ensure the source signal is good by using headphones at the source. ■ Press the Menu button to access the OSD menu. Select Management , and then select Vo l u m e to adjust the volume. ■ T urn up the volume with th e front panel[...]

T roubleshooting User’ s Guide A–3 Getting Suppor t fr om hp.com Before you contact customer ser vice, refer to HP T echnical Support at: http://www .hp.com/support Select your countr y/region, and then follow th e links to the suppor t page for your monitor . Preparing to Call T echnical Suppor t If you cannot solve a problem by using the trou[...]

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User’ s Guide B–1 B T echnical Specifications All specifications represent the typical specifications prov ided by HP’ s component manufacturers; actual per formance may var y either higher or lower . HP LCD Monitors Face treatment: Antiglare po larizer with hard coating Input T erminals: ■ VGA connector (select models) ■ DVI-D 24-pin D-t[...]

T echnical Specifications B–2 User’ s Guide model w2228 Display T ype: Viewable Image Size: Ti lt : Maximum W eight (unpacked): Dimensions (h x w x d): Maximum Graphics Resolution: Optimum Graphics Resolution: Te x t M o d e : Dot Pitch: Horizontal Frequency (analog mode): V ertical Refresh Rate (analog mode): Environmental Requirements T e mpe[...]

T echnical Specifications User’ s Guide B–3 model w2448 Display T ype: Viewable Image Size: Ti lt : Maximum W eight (unpacked): Dimensions (h x w x d) (high position): (low position): Maximum Graphics Resolution: Optimum Graphics Resolution: Te x t M o d e : Dot Pitch: Horizontal Frequency (analog mode): V ertical Refresh Rate (analog mode): En[...]

T echnical Specifications B–4 User’ s Guide Preset V ideo and High-Definition Modes The monitor automatically recognizes many preset video in put modes that will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. Factory Preset V ideo Input Modes, w1858 Preset Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Ve r t i c a l Frequency (Hz) 1 640 x 480 31.4 5[...]

T echnical Specifications User’ s Guide B–5 14 1280 x 1024 63.9 60.0 15 1280 x 1024 79.9 75.0 16 1440 x 900 55.9 59.9 17 1600 x 1000 61.6 60.0 18 1680 x 1050 65.3 60.0 19 1600 x 1200 75.0 60.0 20 1920 x 1200 74.0 60.0 Factory Preset V ideo Input Modes, w2338, w2348 Preset Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Ve r t i c a l Frequency (Hz) 1 640[...]

T echnical Specifications B–6 User’ s Guide Factory Preset V ideo Input Modes, w2448 Preset Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Ve r t i c a l Frequency (Hz) 1 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 2 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 3 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 4 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 5 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 6 832 x 624 49.7 74.6 7 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 8 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 9 1152 x[...]

T echnical Specifications User’ s Guide B–7 Factory Preset V ideo Input Modes, w2558 Preset Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Ve r t i c a l Frequency (Hz) 1 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 2 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 3 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 4 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 5 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 6 832 x 624 49.7 74.6 7 1024 x 768 48.3 60.0 8 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 9 1152 x[...]

T echnical Specifications B–8 User’ s Guide LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The HP LCD Monitor uses high-precision technology , manufact ured according to high stan dards, to help guarantee trouble-free performance. Never theless, the display may have cosmetic imper fections that appear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all [...]

User’ s Guide C–1 C Agency Regulator y Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide re asonable protection against harmful inter ference in a residential installation. T[...]

Agency Regulator y Notices C–2 User’ s Guide Materials Disposal This HP product contains mercur y in the fluorescent lamp in the display LCD that might require special handling at end-of-life: Disposal of this material can be regulated because of environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities[...]

Agency Regulator y Notices User’ s Guide C–3 Disposal of W aste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the Eur opean Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indi cates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it o[...]

Agency Regulator y Notices C–4 User’ s Guide Korean Notice EP A ENERGY ST AR ® Compliance Products marked with the ENERGY ST AR ® logo on the packaging box qualify with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’ s ENERGY ST AR ® guidelines for energy efficiency . Products with the ENERGY ST AR ® label are designed to use less energy , help[...]

Agency Regulator y Notices User’ s Guide C–5 The Table of Toxic and Hazardous Substances/Elements and their Content as required by China’s Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products Toxic and Hazardous Substances and Elements Part Name Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)) Polybr[...]

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