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The only warranties for country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then HP products and services are set forth in the follow the on-screen instructions. express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
About This Guide This guide provides information on monitor features, setting up the monitor, and technical specifications. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
Front panel controls ............................12 Adjusting the monitor ............................13 Turning on the monitor ............................16 HP watermark and image retention policy ......................17 Connecting USB devices ............................17 Locating the rating labels ............................ 18 Installing a cable lock ............................18 Downloading the monitor drivers ........................
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E231i/E231e models ............................26 E241i/E241e models ............................26 E271i model ................................. 27 Recognizing preset display resolutions ......................29 E201 model ............................29 E221 Model ............................29 E221i model ............................30 E231 model ............................31 E231i/E231e models ......................... 31 E241i/E241e models ......................... 32 E271i model ............................
(ISP) panel, depending on your model. The monitor models and features include: ● E201 model, 50.8 cm (20-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1600 x 900 resolution, plus full- screen support for lower resolutions: includes custom scaling for maximum image size while preserving original aspect ratio ●...
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For safety and regulatory information, refer to the Product Notices provided on your media disc, if one is included, or in your documentation kit. To locate updates to the user guide for your product, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on- screen instructions.
Damage Replacement Policy so you can replace the equipment, if surge protection fails. Use the appropriate and correctly sized furniture designed to properly support your HP LCD monitor. WARNING! LCD monitors that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests, or carts may fall over and cause personal injury.
Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. If the monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact an authorized HP dealer, reseller, or service provider. ●...
Setting up the monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices, then follow the instructions below. NOTE: Monitor models in a lighter color are available in select countries or regions. Your model may be a different color than the monitor images provided in this guide.
Unfolding the monitor Lift the monitor from its box and place it face down on a flat surface. Hold down the monitor stand with one hand (1) then grasp the top of the display with the other hand and unfold the display head 90 degrees (2). CAUTION: Do not touch the surface of the LCD panel.
Rear components Component Function USB 2.0 Downstream Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. Connectors (2) AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. DisplayPort Connects the DisplayPort cable to the monitor. Connects the VGA cable to the monitor. DVI-D Connects the DVI-D cable to the monitor.
Connecting the cables Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. Remove the cable management clip from the back of the stand by pressing inward on one side of the clip (1) and pulling outward on the other side of the clip (2) Depending on your configuration, connect either the DisplayPort, DVI, or VGA video cable between the PC and the monitor.
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● For DVI digital operation, connect the DVI-D signal cable to the DVI connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the DVI connector on the computer (cable provided with select models). ● For DisplayPort digital operation, connect the DisplayPort signal cable to the DisplayPort connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the DisplayPort connector on the computer (cable provided with select models).
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Connect one end of the provided USB cable to the USB hub connector on the rear panel of the computer, and the other end to the upstream USB connector on the monitor. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet.
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Secure the cables in place with the cable management clip. Press the clip straight down into the slots on the back of the stand ensuring that the tabs on the sides of the clip snap into the slots on the stand. Connecting the cables...
If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the auto adjustment feature to optimize the screen image. Power Turns the monitor on or off. NOTE: To view an OSD menu simulator, visit the HP Customer Self Repair Services Media Library at http://www.hp.com/go/sml. Chapter 3 Setting up the monitor...
Adjusting the monitor NOTE: Your monitor model may look different than the model in the following illustrations. Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle. Adjusting the monitor...
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Adjust the monitor’s height to a comfortable position for your individual workstation. The monitor’s top bezel edge should not exceed a height that is parallel to your eye height. A monitor that is positioned low and reclined may be more comfortable for users with corrective lenses. The monitor should be repositioned as you adjust your working posture throughout the work day.
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NOTE: To view information on the screen in portrait mode, you can install the HP Display Assistant software included on the software and documentation disc. The position of the OSD menu can also be rotated to portrait mode. To rotate the OSD menu, access the OSD menu by pressing the...
Image retention is a condition that may occur on all LCD screens. Monitors with a “burned-in image” are not covered under the HP warranty. * A prolonged period of time is 12 consecutive hours of a static image.
Monitors in use for 24 hours per day that result in image retention damage are not covered under the HP warranty. To avoid image retention damage, always turn off the monitor when it is not in use or use the power management setting, if supported on your system, to turn off the display when the system is idle.
The rating labels on the monitor provide the spare part number, product number, and serial number. You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monitor model. The rating labels are located on the rear panel of the monitor display head.
NOTE: You may need to install the digitally signed monitor .INF and .ICM files manually from the disc in the event of an installation error. Refer to the HP Monitor Software Information file on the disc. Downloading from the Web If you do not have a computer or source device with an optical drive, you can download the latest version of .INF and .ICM files from the HP monitors support Web site:...
Support and troubleshooting Solving common problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power button is turned off. Press the front panel power button.
Product support For additional information on using your monitor, go to http://www.hp.com/support. Select your country or region, select Troubleshooting, and then enter your model in the search window and click the Go button. NOTE: The monitor user guide, reference material, and drivers are available at http://www.hp.com/...
Technical specifications NOTE: All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. E201 model Display 50.8 cm wide screen 20 inches wide screen Type TFT LCD Viewable Image Size 50.8 cm diagonal 20–inch diagonal...
Typical Settings 25 watts Sleep 0.5 watts Switch Off 0.5 watts Input Terminal One VGA connector; one DVI connector; one DisplayPort connector (cable inclusion varies by region) E221 model Display 54.61 cm wide screen 21.5 inches wide screen Type TFT LCD Viewable Image Size 54.61 cm diagonal 21.5-inch diagonal...
One VGA connector; one DVI connector; one DisplayPort connector (cable inclusion varies by region) NOTE: For the latest specifications or additional specifications on this product, go to http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin search for your specific display model to find the model-specific QuickSpecs. Appendix B Technical specifications...
One VGA connector; one DVI connector; one DisplayPort connector (cable inclusion varies by region) NOTE: For the latest specifications or additional specifications on this product, go to http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin search for your specific display model to find the model-specific QuickSpecs. E241i/E241e models Display 61 cm wide screen...
Dimensions (include base) 51.7 cm 20.35 inches Height (highest position) 37.9 cm 14.9 inches Height (lowest position) 27.6 cm 10.87 inches Depth 55.6 cm 21.89 inches Width Maximum Graphic Resolution 1920 x 1200 (60 Hz) analog input 1920 x 1200 (60 Hz) digital input Optimum Graphic Resolution 1920 x 1200 (60 Hz) analog input 1920 x 1200 (60 Hz) digital input...
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Height (highest position) 53.20 cm 20.94 inches Height (lowest position) 40.20 cm 15.83 inches Depth 27.85 cm 10.96 inches Width 64.20 cm 25.27 inches Maximum Graphic Resolution 1920 x 1080 (60 Hz) analog input 1920 x 1080 (60 Hz) digital input Optimum Graphic Resolution 1920 x 1080 (60 Hz) analog input 1920 x 1080 (60 Hz) digital input...
The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults. This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. E201 model Preset Pixel Format...
Supported assistive technologies HP products support a wide variety of operating system assistive technologies and can be configured to work with additional assistive technologies. Use the Search feature on your device to locate more information about assistive features.