HP ProDisplay P232 User Guide

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    User Guide
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    common to most models. Some features may not be available on your product. To access the latest user guide, go to http://www.hp.com/support and select your country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Second Edition: August 2015 Document Part Number: 799838-002
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    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
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    iv About This Guide
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    features ...1 HP ProDisplay Monitors ...1 2 Safety and maintenance guidelines ...3 Important safety information ...3 Maintenance guidelines ...4 Cleaning the monitor ...4 Shipping the monitor ...4 3 Setting up the monitor ...5 Use caution when setting up the monitor ...5 Attaching the stand base
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    25 61 cm (24 in) model factory preset modes 25 Entering user modes ...25 Energy saver feature ...26 Appendix B Support and troubleshooting ...27 Solving common problems ...27 Using the Auto-Adjustment Function (Analog Input 28 Optimizing Image Performance (Analog Input 29 Button lockouts ...30
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    ● Removable stand for flexible monitor panel mounting solutions ● Video signal input to support VGA analog with VGA signal cable provided ● Video signal input to support DisplayPort digital with DisplayPort signal cable provided (select models) ● Video signal input to support HDMI digital (select
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    includes monitor drivers and product documentation ● Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption ● Supports an optional HP Integrated Work Center Stand ● Supports an optional HP ProDisplay Companion Stand ● Supports an optional HP Quick Release to enable mounting to an
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    work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the web at http://www.hp and correctly sized furniture designed to properly support your HP LCD monitor. WARNING! LCD monitors that screen. Important safety information 3
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    instructions. If the monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact an authorized HP dealer, reseller, or service or moisture. ● When removing the monitor stand, you must lay the monitor face down 2. Dust the monitor by wiping the screen and the cabinet with a soft, clean
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    the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices, then follow the instructions below. Use caution when setting up the monitor To prevent damage to the the liquid crystals. If this occurs the screen will not recover to its normal condition. If installing a stand, lay the monitor face down on
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    tabs on the stand into the bracket on the back of the display head until they click into place. CAUTION: Do not touch the surface of the LCD panel. Pressure on the panel may cause non-uniformity of color or disorientation of the liquid crystals. If this occurs the screen will not
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    Identifying rear components Component 1 VESA Panel 2 AC Power Connector 3 DisplayPort 4 HDMI (select models) 5 VGA Function Covers the VESA mounting holes Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. Connects the DisplayPort cable to the monitor. Connects the HDMI cable to the monitor.
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    in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer or source device. 2. Connect a DisplayPort signal cable or an HDMI signal cable (select models) or a VGA signal cable. NOTE: The monitor is capable of supporting either analog or digital input. The video mode is determined by the video
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    (select models), use an HDMI signal cable (not provided). Connect the HDMI signal cable to the HDMI on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the HDMI connector on the computer. ● For analog operation, use the VGA signal cable provided. Connect the VGA signal cable to the VGA connector
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    3. 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. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety
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    , or HDMI). If the OSD menu is on, press to select the highlighted menu item. If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the auto adjustment feature to optimize the screen image. Turns the monitor on or off. NOTE: To view an OSD menu simulator, visit the HP Customer Self Repair Services Media
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    when it is not in use for a prolonged period of time. 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 non-use. 12 Chapter 3 Setting up the monitor
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    (DisplayPort or VGA) is the current active signal, the status of the auto-switch source Mounting the monitor The monitor panel can be attached to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture. NOTE: This apparatus is intended to be supported by UL or CSA Listed wall mount bracket. 1. Remove the stand
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    to verify that the manufacturer's mounting solution is compliant with the VESA standard and is rated to support the weight of the monitor display the mounting holes on the monitor. To attach the monitor to other mounting fixtures, follow the instructions included with the mounting fixture to
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    Locating the rating label The rating label on the monitor provides the product number and serial number. You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monitor model. The rating label is located on the bottom of the monitor. Installing a cable lock You can secure the monitor to a fixed
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    graphic card is VESA DDC2-compliant and that the monitor connects directly to the graphics card. Plug and Play does not work through separate matching from monitor screen to printer, or from scanner to monitor screen. This file is activated from within graphics programs that support this feature.
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    have a computer with an optical drive, you can download the latest version of .INF and .ICM files from the HP monitors support website: 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support and select the appropriate country and language. 2. Select Drivers & Downloads, type your monitor model in the Find my product
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    . Adjusts the contrast level of the screen Selects the video input signal. Selects and adjusts the screen color. Adjusts the screen image. Adjusts the power settings. Adjusts the on-screen display (OSD) and Function button controls. Enables/disables DDC/CI support and returns all OSD menu settings
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    Mode The display supports an OSD (On-Screen Display) option called Auto-Sleep Mode that allows you to enable or disable a reduced power state for the display. When Auto-Sleep Mode is enabled (enabled by default), the monitor will enter a reduced power state when the host PC signals low power mode
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    specifications NOTE: All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary. 49.6 cm (19.53 in) model specifications Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 3.5 kg 7.7 lbs Dimensions (include stand) Height Depth Width 35.76 cm 17.58 cm
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    Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 4.0 kg 8.8 lbs Dimensions (include stand) Height Depth Width 40.82 cm 18.58 cm 54. ft above sea level NOTE: For more information, go to http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin and search for your specific display model to find the model-specific QuickSpecs.
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    kg 9.47 lbs Dimensions (include stand) Height Depth Width 41.64 one DisplayPort connector with cable included (select models); one HDMI connector with cable included (select models) Tilt -5° , go to http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin and search for your specific display model
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    94 lbs Dimensions (include stand) Height Depth Width 41. cable included; one DisplayPort connector with cable included; one HDMI connector Tilt -5° to +22° Operating Temperature 0° to more information, go to http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin and search for your specific display model to
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    and are set as factory defaults. This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. 49.6 cm (19.53 in) models factory preset modes Preset 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pixel Format 640 × 480 800 × 600 1024 × 768 1280 × 720 1280 x 800 1280
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    02 59.887 60.00 59.954 60.00 Entering user modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if: ● You are this occurs, you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on-screen display. Your changes can be made to any or all of these
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    monitor will return to its normal operating mode. Refer to the computer manual for instructions on setting energy saver features (sometimes called power management features). NOTE: The above power saver feature only works when connected to computers that have energy saver features. By selecting the
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    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 manually screen. Monitor video cable is disconnected. Connect the appropriate video signal
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    You may also optimize the screen performance for the VGA (analog) input at any time by using the Auto button on the monitor (see your model's user guide for the specific button adjustment test pattern utility can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/support. 28 Appendix B Support and troubleshooting
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    the buttons slowly so that you do not miss the optimum adjustment point. 3. After adjusting the Clock, if blurring, flickering, or bars appear on the screen, proceed to adjust the Phase. To remove flickering or blurring (Phase): 1. Press the Menu button on the monitor's front panel to open the OSD
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    , it is available in English. ● Find support telephone numbers ● Locate an HP service center Preparing to call technical support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section, you may need to call technical support. Have the following information available when you
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    ● Hardware configuration ● Name and version of the hardware and software you are using Preparing to call technical support 31
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    and services that can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities, either on a stand-alone basis or with appropriate assistive devices. Supported assistive technologies HP products support a wide variety of operating system assistive technologies and can be configured to work with
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