HP ProDisplay P242va 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 could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
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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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    1 Product features HP ProDisplay Monitors The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel. The monitor models and features include: ● 49.6 cm (19.53 in) diagonal viewable area display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower
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    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 optional HP
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    risk of serious injury, read the Safety and Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation, setup, posture, and health correctly sized furniture designed to properly support your HP LCD monitor. WARNING! LCD monitors that are inappropriately situated on dressers screen. Important safety information 3
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    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. ● Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this
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    monitor, computer system, and other attached devices, then follow the instructions below. Use caution when setting up the monitor To prevent damage to the monitor, crystals. If this occurs the screen will not recover to its normal condition. If installing a stand, lay the monitor face down on a flat
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    Attaching the stand base 1. Remove the stand/base assembly, and then lift the monitor from the box and place it face down on a flat surface. 2. Position the stand over the base, and press down firmly to lock it in place. 3. Insert the two tabs on the stand into the bracket on the back of the display
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    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. Connects the VGA cable to the monitor. Identifying rear components 7
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    capable of supporting either analog or digital input. The video mode is determined by the video cable used. The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be selected by pressing the +/source button on the front panel or through the On-Screen Display
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    HDMI digital operation (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
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    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 a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug. 10 Chapter 3 Setting up the monitor
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    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 Library at http://www.hp.com/go/sml. Identifying front panel controls 11
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    , you should always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor 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
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    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 from the monitor. See Removing the monitor stand on page 13. Removing the monitor stand
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    of the VESA panel up and off the display. 3. To attach the monitor to a swing arm (sold separately), insert four 10 mm screws through the holes on the swing arm plate and into the mounting holes on the monitor. To attach the monitor to other mounting fixtures, follow the instructions included with
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    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 object with an optional cable lock available from HP (sold separately). Locating the rating label 15
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    that are used in conjunction with graphics programs to provide consistent color matching from monitor screen to printer, or from scanner to monitor screen. This file is activated from within graphics programs that support this feature. NOTE: The ICM color profile is written in accordance with the
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    drive. The disc menu is displayed. 2. View the HP Monitor Software Information file. 3. Select Install Monitor Driver Software. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. Ensure that the proper resolution and refresh rates appear in the Windows Display control panel. NOTE: You may need to install
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    . Enables/disables DDC/CI support and returns all OSD menu settings to the factory default settings. Selects the language in which the OSD menu is displayed. The factory default is English. Displays important information about the monitor. Exits the OSD menu screen. 18 Chapter 4 Operating the
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    Using Auto-Sleep 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
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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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    specifications Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 4.3 kg 9.47 lbs Dimensions (include stand) Height Depth Width 41.64 cm 19.12 cm 57.12 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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    Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 3.6 kg 7.94 lbs Dimensions (include stand) Height Depth Width 41.64 cm 19.12 cm 57.12 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. 61
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    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. 58.4 cm (23 in) model factory preset modes Preset 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pixel Format 640 × 480 800 × 600 1024 × 768 1280 × 720 1280 x 800 1280 ×
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    using the on-screen display. Your changes can be made to any or all of these modes and saved in memory. The monitor automatically stores the new setting, then recognizes the new mode just as it does a preset mode. In addition to the factory preset modes, there are at least 10 user modes
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    will utilize .5 watts of power. There is a brief warm up period before the 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
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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 monitor's OSD Lockout function Press and hold the Menu button on the front panel for 10 is
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    the Auto button on the monitor front panel to produce a stable, centered image. 6. Press the ESC key or any other key on the keyboard to exit the test pattern. NOTE: The auto-adjustment test pattern utility can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/support. 28 Appendix B Support and troubleshooting
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    the distortion disappears. To restore the factory settings, select Yes from the Factory Reset menu in the on-screen display. To eliminate vertical bars (Clock): 1. Press the Menu button on the monitor's front panel to open the OSD Menu, and then select Image Control > Clock. 2. Press the + (Plus) or
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    , 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/ support. If the information provided
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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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    designs, produces, and markets products 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
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