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S1921/S1921d, S2021/S2021a LCD Monitors User Guide...
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Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright.
About This Guide This guide provides information on setting up the monitor, installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu, troubleshooting 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.
Identifying Monitor Conditions ... 20 Adjusting Screen Quality ... 21 Power-Saver Feature ... 21 Appendix A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems ... 22 Getting Support from hp.com ... 23 Preparing to Call Technical Support ... 24 Locating the Rating Label ... 24 ENWW...
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Materials Disposal ... 32 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union ... 32 Chemical Substances ... 32 HP Recycling Program ... 33 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ... 33 Turkey EEE Regulation ... 34 ENWW...
● VGA analog video input ● DVI digital signal (select models) ● Easy viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from one side of the monitor to the other ● Tilt adjustment ● Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) standard mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions, including wall-mounting ●...
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● Built-in stereo speakers, rear- facing(select models) ● Power Saver to reduce energy consumption ● HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) on DVI input(select models) ● Software and utilities CD, containing the following: ◦ Drivers ◦ Auto adjustment software ◦ Documents Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW...
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.
(Amps or A) for each device. ● Install your monitor near a power outlet that you can easily reach. Disconnect the monitor by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it from the outlet. Never disconnect the monitor by pulling the cord. ●...
These chemicals may damage the cabinet finish as well as the screen. Shipping the Monitor Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it later if you move or ship the monitor. ENWW...
Determine whether the monitor will be desktop mounted or wall-mounted. See “Installing the Monitor” in this chapter. Prepare a flat area to assemble the monitor. You may need a flat, soft, protected area for placing the monitor screen-down while preparing it for installation.
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Align the column with the monitor support column and push forward until the column locks in place. Then align the stand with the column and push the stand towards the bottom of the monitor. Figure 3-1 Installing the monitor column and stand Lift the monitor to an upright position and place on a flat, stable surface.
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Press the release button as indicated first before removing the stand then follow the arrow direction to remove it. Figure 3-3 Bottom view of monitor stand showing release button (circled) Figure 3-4 Remove the stand from monitor Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor...
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Use the four holes (A), (B), (C), and (D) to attach the swing arm or other mounting fixture to the back of the monitor with screws (not supplied). Follow the instructions included with the mounting fixture to ensure that the monitor is safely attached.
Use a VGA video cable or a DVI-D (select models) cable to connect your monitor to your computer. To connect the VGA cable (provided with select models) 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.
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Connecting the Audio Cable (select models) Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer by using the audio cable, as the following illustration shows Figure 3-7 Connecting the audio cables (select models) NOTE: When using a VGA or DVI signal, you must connect your audio separately because a VGA or DVI signal converts only video data, not audio data.
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Figure 3-8 Connecting the power cable Connect one end of the power cable to the monitor and the other end to a grounded electrical outlet. WARNING! To prevent injury from electrical shock, you should do one of the following if a properly grounded electrical outlet is not available: (1) You should use an electrical outlet adapter that provides proper grounding.
Adjusting the Tilt For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your own preference, as follows: Face the front of the monitor and hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt. Adjust the tilt by moving the top edge of the monitor either toward or away from you, without touching the screen.
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 the Internet. Installing the monitor driver software from the CD To install the monitor driver software from the CD: Insert the CD in your computer CD drive.
CD provided. Do not use this procedure if your monitor is using a DVI input. If your monitor is using a VGA input, this procedure can correct the following image-quality conditions: ●...
Front-Bezel Controls Control buttons are located on the front bezel of the monitor: Figure 4-2 Front-bezel control buttons Icon Power LED Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor Description Auto-adjust the display to the ideal setting when the OSD is not active / Enter the selected option Pressing the “OK”...
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The "OK/Auto" button function Pressing the “OK/Auto” button will auto adjust the screen display. Figure 4-3 Pressing the “OK/Auto” button for 5 seconds shall be a hot-key for the Input Select (select models). Figure 4-4 The "Minus" (-) and "Plus" (+)OSD button function The “Minus”...
To access the OSD menu, press the Menu button. The OSD Main Menu displays. To navigate through the Main or sub-menu, press the + (Plus) button on the monitor’s front bezel to scroll up, or the – (Minus) button to scroll in reverse. Then press the Menu button to select the highlighted function.
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Icon Main Menu Options Picture Display Audio Settings ENWW Sub-menu Options Description Backlight Luminance of the LCD panel is adjusted. Brightness R, G and B video gain adjustment Contrast Image horizontal position adjustment (1 Pixel pitch). H. position Image vertical position adjustment (1 Pixel pitch). V.
● No Input Signal — Indicates the monitor is not receiving a video signal from the computer on the monitor video input connector. Check to see if the computer or input signal source is off or in the power-saver mode.
Power-Saver Feature When the monitor is in normal operating mode, the Power light is green and the monitor uses the normal watts of power. For power usage, refer to “Technical Specifications” (Appendix B). The monitor also supports a power-saver mode that is controlled by the computer. When the monitor is in the reduced-power state, the monitor screen is blank, the backlight is off, and the Power light is amber.
Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to turn off the screen- blanking utility. Press the Auto/OK button on the monitor front bezel. If this does not correct the image, press the Menu button to open the OSD menu, and adjust the brightness and contrast scales.
Make sure the graphics card supports the optimal resolution. Make sure the latest supported driver is installed for the graphics card. For HP and Compaq systems, you can download the latest graphics driver for your system from: www.hp.com/support. For other systems, refer to the Web site for your graphics card.
Have the following information available when you call: ● Monitor model number ● Monitor serial number (located on the back of monitor or in the OSD display in the Information menu) ● Purchase date on invoice ●...
Technical Specifications All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. Compaq LCD Monitors Face treatment: Glare polarizer with hard coating Input terminal: ● VGA connector ● DVI-D 24–pin D-type connector (select models)
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Relative Humidity (non- condensing): Operating Humidity: Non-Operating Humidity: Power Source: Power Consumption: Sleep Power Consumption: Table B-2 Models S2021\S2021a Specifications: Display Type: Viewable Image Size: Tilt Dimensions (h x w x d): Maximum Weight (unpacked): Maximum Graphics Resolution: Text Mode:...
Preset Video Modes The monitor automatically recognizes many preset video input modes that will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. Table B-4 Factory Preset Video Input Mode, S1921\S1921d Model Preset Table B-5 Factory Preset Video Input Modes, S2021\S2021a Models...
(16 inches). We expect that, over time, the industry will continue to improve its ability to produce displays with fewer cosmetic imperfections, and we will adjust guidelines as improvements are made. For more information about your Compaq LCD Monitor, refer to the HP Web site at: support.
Agency Regulatory 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 Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Hewlett Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800 474-6836) For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact: Hewlett Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call (281) 514-3333 To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product.
0.75 mm² or 18 AWG, and the length of the cord must be between 6 feet (1.8 m) and 12 feet (3.6 m). If you have questions about the type of power cord to use, contact an authorized HP service provider.
Do not use the power cord received with this product on any other products. Product Environmental Notices Materials Disposal This HP product contains mercury 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 the local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) http://www.eiae.org.
HP Recycling Program HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries. For more information about recycling programs, go to recycle. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, 2005, mandates that manufacturers provide Material Content Declarations for certain categories of electronic products offered for sale after July 1, 2006.