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HP ProDisplay LCD Backlit Monitors User Guide[...]
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© 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein[...]
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About This Guide This guide provides information on monitor fe atures, setting up the monitor, 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 off in this manner indicates that failure to follo w directions could result in [...]
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iv About This Guide[...]
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Table of contents 1 Product Features ................... ........................... ............................ ........................ ......... .... 1 HP LCD Monitor s ........................ ....................... ....................... ....................... .................. ...... 1 2 Setting Up the Monitor ......... .................[...]
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1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The LCD (liquid crystal dis play) monitors have an active matrix, thin -film transistor (TFT) panel. The monitor models and features include: ● P191 model, 47-cm (18.5-inch) diagon al viewable area display with 1366 x 768 resolution, plus full-screen suppo rt for lower reso lutions; includes cu stom scaling for [...]
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● Energy Star ® qualified ● Safety guidelines, certifications, and regulatory no tices for the se products are available in the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide on th e CD included with this monitor 2 Chapter 1 Produc t Features[...]
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2 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure th at the power is turned off to the monitor, compu ter system, and other attached devices, then fo llow the instructions below. Attaching the Stand Base 1. Lift the stand base from the monitor box and se t it on a flat surface such as a table top . 2. Using both hands, lift the monitor from it[...]
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Rear Components Figure 2-2 Rear Components Component Function 1 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 Audio Connector (s elect models) Connects the audio cable to the monitor. 3 DVI-D (select models ) Connects the DVI-D cable to t he monitor. 4 VGA Connects the VGA cable to the mon itor. 4 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Monitor[...]
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Connecting the Cables 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-v entilated location near the computer. 2. Remove the cable management clip from the stand by pullin g outward on the two sides of the clip (1), then lifting the clip off the stand (2) . Figure 2-3 Removing the Cable Management Clip 3. Connect a VGA signal cable or DV I-D signal ca bl[...]
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5. Connect one end of the po wer cord to the AC po wer connector on t he back of the monito r, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet. Figure 2-4 Connecting the Cables WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord gr ounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Pl[...]
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Front Panel Controls Figure 2-6 Monitor Front Panel Controls Table 2-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control Function 1 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. 2 or Minus or Minus/volume (P201m) If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward through the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels. If the OSD menu is inactive, press t o activate th[...]
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NOTE: To view an OSD menu simulator, visit the HP Cus tomer Self Repair Services Media Libra ry at http://www.hp.com/ go/sml . Adjusting the Monitor Tilt the monitor panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. Figure 2-7 Tilting the Monitor Turning on the Monitor 1. Press the power button on the computer to turn on the computer.[...]
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The monitor automatically scans the signal inputs for an active input and uses that input for the display. If two or more inputs are active, the monitor will di splay the default input source. If the default source is not one of the active inputs, then the monitor will display the highest ranking priority input in the following order: DVI then VGA.[...]
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NOTE: This apparatus is intended to be supporte d by UL or CSA Listed wall mount bracket. 1. Remove the stand from the monitor. Refer to Removing t he Monitor Stand on page 9 . CAUTION: This monitor supports the VESA indust ry standard 100 mm mounting holes. To attach a third-party mounting solution to the monitor, four 4 mm, 0. 7 pitch, and 10 mm [...]
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Installing a Cable Lock You can secure the monitor to a fi xed object with an optional cabl e lock available from HP (sold separately). Figure 2-10 Installing a Cable Lock Installing a Cable Lock 11[...]
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3 Finding More Information Refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide included on the CD with your monitor for additional information on: ● Optimizing monitor performance ● Safety and maintenance guidelines ● Installing software from the CD ● Using the OSD menu ● Downloading sof tware from the Web ● Agency regulatory information ● T[...]
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4 Technical Specifications NOTE: All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP 's component manufacturers; actual performance ma y vary. P191 Model Table 4-1 P191 Specifications Maximum Weight (Unpacke d) 3.2 kg 7.1 lbs Dimensions (include st and) Height Depth Width 34.0 cm 14.3 cm 44.93 cm 13.4 inches 5.63 inches 17.6[...]
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Table 4-2 P201 and P201m Specif ications (continu ed) Optimum Graphic Resolution 1600 x 900 (60 Hz) analog input 1600 x 900 (60 Hz) digital input Power Source 100 – 240 VAC 50/60 Hz Input Terminal One VGA connect or with cable included; one DVI connector with cable included; one audio connector with cabl e included (P201m only) Tilt 25° Operatin[...]
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Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions lis ted below are the most c ommonly used modes and are set as factory defaults. This monitor automaticall y recognizes these preset modes and they will ap pear properly sized and centered on the s creen. P191 Model Table 4-4 Factory Preset Modes Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Vert Freq (Hz) 1[...]
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Table 4-6 Factory Preset Mo des (continued) 2 720 × 400 31.469 70.087 3 800 × 600 37.879 60.317 4 1024 × 768 48.363 60.004 5 1280 × 720 45.00 60.00 6 1280 × 1024 63.981 60.02 7 1440 × 900 55.935 59.887 8 1600 × 900 60.00 60.00 9 1680 × 1050 65.29 59.954 10 1920 x 1080 67.50 60.00 16 Chapter 4 Technical Specifications[...]