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    HP Compaq L2311c LCD Monitor User Guide[...]

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    © 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademar ks of Microsoft Corporation in the U nited States and/or other countries. The only warrantie s for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services . No[...]

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    About This Guide This guide prov ides information on m onitor features, setting up the monitor, and technical specifications. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indi cates that failure to follow di rections could result in bodily harm or l oss of li fe. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follo w directions could result[...]

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    iv About Thi s Guide[...]

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    Table of contents 1 Produc t Feat ures ........ ......... ......... ............ ......... ............ .......... .......... ............ ......... ....... ..... ........... .......... ....... 1 HP Compaq LCD Monitor .............. ............... ............... ............... ............... ................ ............... .......... .. 1 2 Se[...]

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    Energy Saver Fe ature ............ ......... ........... ......... ......... ........... ......... ............ ......... ......... ...... ........... ... 25 vi[...]

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    1 Product Features HP Compaq LCD Monitor The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor has an active matrix, thin-fil m transistor (TFT) panel with the following features: ● 58.4 cm (23-inch) diagonal viewable area disp la y with 1920 x 1080 resolutio n, plus full-screen support for lower resolution s; includes custom scalin g for maximum image size w[...]

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    ● Energy saver feat ure to meet requir ements for reduced power consumption ● Energy Star® qualified ● Intelligent M anagement AssetControl ● Compliant with the follo wing regu lated specifications (fo r additi onal certificatio ns and agency notices, refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide on the CD included with this mod el): ◦ Eu[...]

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    2 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, en sure that the power is turn ed off to the mon itor, compu ter system, and other attached devices, then follow the instructions below. Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base 1. Lift the monitor fro m its box and place it face down o n a flat surface. 2. Hold down the monitor ba se with one hand (1) the[...]

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    Rear Components Figure 2 -2 Rear Compo nents Component Function 1 DC Power In Connector Connects the power cord to the monitor. 2 DC Power Out Connector Connects the DC power cord from the monitor to an HP notebook computer for charging or powering the notebook (up to 90 watts) 3 Microphone Connects a microphone to the monitor. 4 Headphones Connect[...]

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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 managemen t clip from the pede stal by pul ling outward on the two sides of the clip (1) then lifting th e clip off the pedestal (2 ). Figure 2-3 Removing the Cable Manage ment Clip 3. Connect one end of an Etherne t [...]

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    4. Connect peripheral USB devices to the USB p ort s on the m onitor as ne eded. USB 3.0 ports a re located on the sid e panel. USB 2.0 ports are locate d on the rear pan el. If you are connect ing a keyboard and mouse (not provided ), connect them to the USB 2.0 ports on th e rear panel. Figure 2-5 Connecting a Keybo ard and Mouse 6 Chapter 2 Se t[...]

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    5. Connect the circular end of the power supply cord to the DC p ower IN connector on the back of the monitor. Connect the fe male end of the th re e-pronged power cord to the power supply and the male end to a n electrical wall outle t. Figure 2-6 Connecting the Power Cord WARNING ! To reduce the risk of electric sh ock or damage to the equipment:[...]

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    8. Secure the cables in p lace with the cable management clip. Press the clip stra ight down on the curved neck of the pedestal ensuri ng that the tabs o n the sides of the clip snap in to the slots on the pedestal. Figure 2-7 Installing the Cable Managem ent Clip Turning on the Monitor 1. Press the power but ton on the comput er to turn it on. 2. [...]

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    Connecting an HP Notebook Computer and Installing Drivers To use the mo nitor with an HP notebook computer, co nnect the USB cable between the notebook and monitor an d install the USB and LAN drivers. The vi deo signal is sent ov er the USB cable. The USB cable also enables all of the port replicator functions. You can install the drivers from the[...]

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    To install the drive rs from the CD included wi th the monitor: 1. Insert the CD into th e optical drive on the notebook computer. NOTE: If the Autop lay window does not p op up, us e Windows Explorer to se lect the CD, then proceed to the next step. 2. Double-cl ick the START file. 3. Select your language and click the a rrow button. 4. Install th[...]

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    Charging Your HP Notebook Computer The monitor includes a 90W DC power out port th at can be used to ch arge your HP notebook computer. NOTE: The charging system su pplies up to 90 wa tts of power. HP notebooks requ iring more than 90 watts may not be charged by the system. Only HP notebooks are supported. To charge yo ur HP notebook, c onn ect one[...]

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    Connecting Optional USB Devices The monitor includes a USB 3.0 hub with two extern al USB 2.0 p orts on the rear pane l and two USB 3.0 ports on the sid e panel. Connect USB 2. 0 devices, such as a keyboard and mouse, to the U SB 2.0 ports on the rear panel. Co nnect USB 3.0 de vices to the USB 3.0 ports on the si de panel. NOTE: You must connect t[...]

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    Front Panel Controls Figure 2 -11 Monitor Front Panel Controls Table 2-1 Monito r Front Panel Controls Control Functi on 1 Webcam with Dual Microphone Array Active = Blue LED 2 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. 3 Minus If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backwar d through the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels. 4 Plus/source If t[...]

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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 le ft or right for the b est viewing angle. Figure 2-13 Swiveling the Monitor 14 Chapter 2 [...]

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    3. Adjust the monitor’s height to a comfortable position for you r individua l workstation. The monitor’s top bezel edge should not exceed a height that is para llel to your eye h e ight. A monitor that is positioned low an d reclined may be more comfortable for users with corrective lenses. The monitor should be rep ositioned as you adjust you[...]

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    4. Pivot the monitor from landscape to portrait orie ntatio n viewing to adapt to your ap plication. a. Adjust the monito r to full heig ht position and tilt the moni tor back to full tilt position (1). b. Pivot the monitor clockwise 90° from landscap e to portrait orientation (2). CAUTION: If the monitor is not in full height and full tilt positi[...]

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    Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base You can remove the monitor panel from the pedestal b ase to install the panel on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture. CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure th e monitor is turned off and the power and signal cable s are disconnect ed. Also disconnect all USB cable s connected to [...]

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    Mounting the Monitor The monitor pane l can be attached to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fi xture. NOTE: This apparatus is intended to b e supporte d by UL or CSA Listed wall mo unt bracket. 1. Remove the monitor p anel from the pedestal base. Refer to Removing the Moni tor Pedestal Base on page 17 . CAUTION: This monitor supports the VESA i[...]

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    Installing a Cable Lock You can secure the monitor to a fixed obje ct with an optio nal cable lock available from HP. Figure 2 -19 Installing a Cable Lock Installing a Cable Lock 19[...]

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    3 Using the Webcam Install CyberLink YouCam software and driver from the C D that ca me with y our moni tor. NOTE: USB connectivity between the monitor and PC is required for the webca m to operate. The webcam will not operate if you are using the VGA cable for the graphics interface. Use your webcam to: ● Create videos from files on your compute[...]

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    Before yo u can set up a video chat: 1. Download an Interne t messenger or video p hone call program. Ma ke sure the person you are calling has com patible video- calling software. 2. Enable your webcam as the default video input. This is usuall y done thro ugh the video setu p in the Tools menu in the softw are program you ar e using. 3. Send your[...]

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    4 Using HP MyRoom HP MyRoom is your online m eeting room. Connec t with business colleagues “fa ce to face” and collaborate with useful tools. Installing HP MyRoom from the CD To install HP MyRoom: 1. Insert the CD that came with yo ur m onito r into the computer CD-ROM drive. 2. Select Install HP MyRoom and run the se tup file. 3. Follow the i[...]

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    5 Finding More Information Refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide included on the CD with your monitor for additiona l information on: ● Optimizing monitor performance ● Safety and maintena nce guidel ines ● Installing softwar e from the CD ● Using the OSD menu ● Downloadin g software from th e Web For info rmation on th eft deterre[...]

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    6 Technical Specifications NOTE: All specifications represent the typical sp ecifications provided by HP's component manufacturer s; actual performa nce may vary either higher or lower. L2311c Table 6-1 L2311c Specif ications Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 6.8 kg 15.0 lbs Dimensions (include base) Height (highest position) Height (lowest position) [...]

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    Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults. This monitor automatica lly recognizes these preset mode s and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. L2311c Table 6-2 Factory Pre set Modes Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Vert Freq [...]

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    By selecting the sett ings in the monitor's Energy Saver utility, you can al so program the m onitor to enter into the re duced power state at a p redetermined time. Wh en the monitor's Energy Saver utility causes the monitor to enter the redu ced power state, the powe r light blinks amber. 26 Chapter 6 Techni cal Specifications[...]