HP 2311x manual

2011x/2011s/2011xi 2211f/2211x 2311cm/2311f/2311x/2311xi 2511x 2711x LCD Monitors User Guide[...]

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About This Guide This guide provides information on safety and main tenance, setting up the LCD monitor, installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu, troubleshooting and technical specifications. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that fail ure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set [...]

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Table of contents 1 Product Features ................... ........................... ...................... ........................ ............... .... 1 LCD Monitors ... ................... ..................... ................... ............... ..................... ................ ........ 1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines .............[...]

Appendix A Troubleshooting ....................................... ........................... .......................... . 24 Solving Commo n Problems .... .......... .......... ............ ........... .......... ........... .......... ........... ............. 24 Getting Suppor t from hp.co m .............................. ......................[...]

1 Product Features LCD Monitors Figure 1-1 LCD Monitors The HP LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, thin-film tr ansistor (TFT) screen with an LED backlight and the following features: ● Large diagonal display ● Maximum graphics resolution ◦ 2011x/ 2011xi/ 2011s: 1600 x 900 @ 60Hz ◦ 2211f / 221 1x: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz[...]

● Dynamic contrast ratio (DCR) to provide de eper blacks and brighter whites for brilliant shading effects while gaming or watching movies ● External USB powered speakers with audio cable provided (select models) ● Plug and Play c apability, if suppor ted by your computer sys tem ● On-screen display (OSD) adjustments for ea se of setup and [...]

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with the monitor. If anothe r cord is used, be sure t hat the power source and connection are appropriate for this monito r. For information on the correct power cord set to use with the monitor, see Power Cord Set Requirements on page 33 . WARNING! To reduce [...]

● Install the monitor near a power outlet that yo u can easily reach. Di sconnect the monitor by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it from the outlet. Never disconnect the monitor by pulling the cord. ● Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord. Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and e xtend the [...]

Cleaning the Monitor CAUTION: Spray the cleaner on a cloth a nd use the damp cloth to gently wipe the screen surface. Never spray the cleaner directly on the screen surf ace. It might ru n behind the bezel and da mage the electronics. Do not use cleaners that contain any petroleum based materials such as benzene, thinner, or any volatil e substance[...]

3 Setting Up the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor 1. Unpack the monitor. M ake sure all contents are included. Store t he packing box. 2. Turn off the computer and other attached devices. 3. Prepare a flat area to a ssemble the monitor. Y ou may need a flat, so ft, protected area f or placing the monitor screen-down while preparing it fo r installatio[...]

3. Slide the hinge bracket on the monitor into the op ening on top of the pedestal. The panel will click into place when fully inserted. Figure 3-2 Inserting the Monitor Panel Connecting Monitor Cables CAUTION: Before conn ecting cables to the monitor, ensure that the computer and monitor are powered off. NOTE: When using a DVI, VGA, or HDMI signal[...]

Connecting the VGA Video Cable Connect one end of the VGA video cable to the ba ck of the monitor and the other end to the VGA video connector on the computer. The VGA cable is included with select models. Figure 3-3 Connecting the VGA Cable (cable pr ovided with select models only) 8 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor[...]

Connecting the DVI-D Vide o Cable (Select Models) Connect one end of the DVI-D video cable to the ba ck of the monitor and the other end to the DVI-D video connector on the computer. You can use this cable only if your computer has a DVI compliant graphics card that is either integrated or instal led. The DVI-D connector and cable are included with[...]

Connecting the HDMI Cable (Select Models) Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end connector to the input device. The HDMI cable is in cluded wit h select models. NOTE: The audio stream must be connected direct ly to external speakers or to an audio receiver. Figure 3-5 Connecting the HDMI Cable (cable provided[...]

Connecting the Power Cord 1. Follow all electrical and power warnings WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric sh ock or damage to your equipment: Do not disable the power-cord grounding plug. The groundin g plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a ground ed (ear thed) electrical outlet. Be sure that the grounded power outlet [...]

Installing the Cable Management Clip Install the cable ma nagement clip over the input ca ble and power cord to gath er them together behind the monitor. Figure 3-7 Installing the Cable management Clip High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) select models Your monitor supports HDCP and can receive high- definition content. High-definition [...]

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 might occur on monito rs that display the same static image on screen for a prolonged period of time.* To avoid burn-in image damage on the monitor screen, you should alwa[...]

Adjusting The Tilt For optimal viewing, adjust the screen ti lt to your own preference, as follows: CAUTION: To avoid breakage or other damage, avoid a pplying pressure to the LCD screen while changing the tilt. 1. Face the front of the monitor an d hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt. 2. Adjust the tilt by m[...]

Connecting External Speakers and Audio Cable (Select Models) Use the following procedure to connect the exte rnal speakers to a computer. 1. Turn the computer o n. 2. Connect the audio cable to the audio-speaker co nnector on the computer, and then connect the USB power cable to a USB connector on the computer. NOTE: Use the volume controls on the [...]

4 Operating the Monitor CD Software and Utilities The CD that is included with this moni tor contains drivers and software that you can install on your computer. Installing Drivers If you determine that you need to update the driver s, you can install the monitor driver INF and ICM files from the CD, or download them from the Internet. Installing t[...]

Front-Panel Controls Control buttons (repre sented by icons ) are located on the bottom right of the monitor. Button Icon Description Quick View Opens the OSD Quick View menu where you can select a viewing mode which compliments or optimizes the content you are viewing. Minus Navigates down through the OSD menu and decreases adjustment levels. Sour[...]

5. Select Save and Return . If you do not want to save the setting, select Cancel from the sub- menu or Exit from the Main Menu. 6. Press the Menu button to exit the OSD. NOTE: When a menu is displayed, if the buttons ar e untouched for 30 seco nds (factory default), adjustments and sett ings are saved and the menu closes. OSD Menu Selections The f[...]

Icon Main Menu Option s Sub-menu Options Description Image Control Adjusts the screen image. Auto-Adjustment Automatical ly adjust the screen image. NOTE: This item can only be used with a VGA input signal. Clock Minimizes any vertical bars or strips visible on the screen background. Adjusting the Clock also changes the horizontal screen image (VGA[...]

Icon Main Menu Option s Sub-menu Options Description Vertical OSD Position Changes the viewing position of the OSD menu to the top or bottom area of the screen. OSD Transparency Adjust to view the background information through the OSD. OSD Timeout Sets the time in seconds that th e OSD is visible after the last button is pressed. The factory defau[...]

Icon Main Menu Option s Sub-menu Options Description DDC/CI Support Allows the computer to control some OSD menu features such as Bright ness, Contrast, and Color Temperature. Select: ● On ● Off The factory default is On. Bezel Power LED Turns the light (LED ) in the Power button on and off. When set to off, the light will remain off at all tim[...]

Icon Main Menu Option s Sub-menu Options Description Source Control Selects the video input signal. The factory default by priority is DVI, VGA, and then HDMI. DVI (select models) Selects DVI as the video input signal. HDMI (select models) Selects HDMI as the video input signal. VGA Selects VGA as the video input signal. Default Source Selects the [...]

● OSD Lockout — The OSD can b e enabled or disabled by pressing and holding the Menu butt on on the front panel for 10 seconds. If the OS D is locked, the warning message OSD Lockout appears for 10 seconds. ◦ If the OSD is locked, press and hold the Me nu button for 10 second s to unlock the OSD. ◦ If the OSD is unlocked, press and hold the[...]

A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the po ssible cause of each problem, and the rec ommended solutions: Problem Solution Power button LED is not on. Make sure that the Power button is on, and the power cord is connected to a grounded power outlet and to the monitor. Select Management in the OSD me[...]

Problem Solution No Audio. Make sure that the speaker audio cable and USB power cable are connected directly to the computer. NOTE: External speakers are available for select models only. No Plug and Play. In order for the Plug and Play feature of the monitor to work, you need a computer and graphic card that are compatible with Plug an d Play. Che[...]

Getting Support from hp.com Before you contact customer service, refer to HP Technical Support at: www.hp.com/ support . Select your country/r egion, and then follow the links to the support page for your monitor. Preparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem by us ing the troubleshooting tips in th is section, you mi ght have t[...]

B Technical Specifications All specifications represent the typical specific ations provided by HP component manufacturers; performance might vary either higher or lo wer. HP LCD Monitors Table B-1 2011x/2011s/2011xi Specifications Specifications Video Input Terminals: VGA and/or DVI Maximum Weight (unpacked): 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) Dimensions (w x d x h)[...]

Table B-3 2311cm/2311f/2311x/2311xi Spec ifications (continued) Specifications Dimensions (w x d x h): 557.95 x 159.0 x 416.4 8 mm (21.97 x 6.26 x 16.40 in) Maximum Graphics Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Optimum Graphics Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Power Source (adapter): 100-240 VAC (ca), 50/60 Hz Power Source (monitor): 12V dc, 50/60 Hz Tab[...]

Table B-6 2011x/2011s/2011xi Factory Preset Video Input Modes Preset Resolution Horizontal Freque ncy (kHz) Vertical Fre quency (Hz) 1 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 2 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 3 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 4 1024 x 768 48.363 6 0.004 5 1280 x 720 45.00 60.00 6 1280 x 1024 63.98 60.02 7 1440 x 900 55.94 59.89 8 1600 x 900 60.00 60.00 Table B-7 2[...]

Entering User Modes The video controller signal might occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if: ● You are not usin g a standard grap hics adapter. ● You are not using a factory preset mode. It this occurs, you might need to readjust the param eters of the monitor s creen by using the on-screen display. Your changes can be mad e to any[...]

C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipme nt has been te sted and found to comply with the l imits for a Cla ss B digital devi ce, pursuant t o Part 15 of the FCC Rul es. These limi ts are designed to prov ide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential inst allation. This equipment ge[...]

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A power cord should be routed so that it is not like ly to be walked on or pinched by item s placed upon it or against it. Particular attention should be paid to the plug, electric al outlet, and the point where the cord exits from the product. Japanese Power Cord Requirements For use in Ja pan, use only the power cord received with this product. C[...]

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