HP E232 User Guide

User Guide

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First Edition: July 2015

Document Part Number: 820350-001

About This Guide

This guide provides information on monitor features, setting up the monitor, and technical specifications.

WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTE: Contains additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.

TIP: Provides helpful hints for completing a task.

This product incorporates HDMI technology.

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Table of contents

1 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................. 1

Important safety information ............................................................................................................................... 1

Product features and components ........................................................................................................................ 2

Features ............................................................................................................................................... 2

Rear components ................................................................................................................................ 3

Front bezel controls ............................................................................................................................ 4

Setting up the monitor .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Installing the monitor stand ............................................................................................................... 5

Connecting the cables ......................................................................................................................... 5

Adjusting the monitor ......................................................................................................................... 9

Turning on the monitor ..................................................................................................................... 11

Removing the monitor stand ............................................................................................................ 12

Mounting the display head ................................................................................................................ 12

Installing a security cable ................................................................................................................. 14

2 Using the monitor ........................................................................................................................................ 15

Software and utilities .......................................................................................................................................... 15

The Information file .......................................................................................................................... 15

The Image Color Matching file .......................................................................................................... 15

Installing the .INF and .ICM files .......................................................................................................................... 15

Installing from the optical disc ......................................................................................................... 15

Downloading from the Web .............................................................................................................. 16

Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu ........................................................................................................... 17

Assigning the Function buttons .......................................................................................................................... 18

Using Auto-Sleep Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 19

3 Support and troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 20

Solving common problems .................................................................................................................................. 20

Using the auto-adjustment function (analog input) ........................................................................................... 21

Optimizing image performance (analog input) ................................................................................................... 22

Button lockouts ................................................................................................................................................... 23

Product support ................................................................................................................................................... 23

Preparing to call technical support ..................................................................................................................... 23

Locating the serial number and product number ............................................................................................... 24

4 Maintaining the monitor .............................................................................................................................. 25

Maintenance guidelines ....................................................................................................................................... 25

Cleaning the monitor ........................................................................................................................................... 25

Shipping the monitor ........................................................................................................................................... 25

Appendix A Technical specifications ................................................................................................................ 26

50.8 cm/20–inch model ....................................................................................................................................... 26

54.61 cm/21.5–inch model ................................................................................................................................. 27

58 cm/23–inch model .......................................................................................................................................... 27

60.45 cm/23.8–inch model ................................................................................................................................. 28

60.45 cm/23.8–inch QHD model ......................................................................................................................... 28

61 cm/24–inch model .......................................................................................................................................... 29

68.47 cm/27–inch QHD model ............................................................................................................................ 29

Preset display resolutions ................................................................................................................................... 30

50.8 cm/20-inch model ..................................................................................................................... 30

54.61 cm/21.5-inch model ............................................................................................................... 30

58 cm/23-inch model ........................................................................................................................ 31

60.45 cm/23.8-inch model ............................................................................................................... 31

60.45 cm/23.8-inch QHD model ....................................................................................................... 32

61 cm/24-inch model ........................................................................................................................ 32

68.47 cm/27-inch QHD model .......................................................................................................... 33

Entering user modes ........................................................................................................................................... 34

Energy saver feature ........................................................................................................................................... 34

Appendix B Accessibility ................................................................................................................................. 35

Supported assistive technologies ....................................................................................................................... 35

Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. 35

1 Getting Started

Important safety information

An AC power cord is included with the monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with the monitor, refer to the Product Notices provided on the optical disc or in your documentation kit.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

• Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

• Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.

• If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.

For your safety, do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them.

To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety and Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation, setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at

http://www.hp.com/ergo.

CAUTION: For the protection of the monitor, as well as the computer, connect all power cords for the

computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, scanner) to some form of surge protection device such as a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strips must be specifically labeled as having this ability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a 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.

Care should be taken to route all cords and cables connected to the LCD monitor so that they cannot be pulled, grabbed, or tripped over.

Be sure that the total ampere rating of the products connected to the AC outlet does not exceed the current rating of the outlet, and that the total ampere rating of the products connected to the cord does not exceed the rating of the cord. Look on the power label to determine the ampere rating (AMPS or A) for each device.

Install the monitor near an AC outlet that you can easily reach. Disconnect the monitor by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it from the AC outlet. Never disconnect the monitor by pulling the cord.

Do not drop the monitor or place it on an unstable surface.

NOTE: This product is suitable for entertainment purposes. Consider placing the monitor in a controlled

luminous environment to avoid interference from surrounding light and bright surfaces that may cause disturbing reflections from the screen.

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Product features and components

Features

The monitor features include the following:

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50.8 cm (20-inch) diagonal viewable screen area 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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54.61 cm (21.5-inch) diagonal viewable screen area with 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size while preserving original aspect ratio

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58 cm (23-inch) diagonal viewable screen area with 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size while preserving original aspect ratio

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60.45 cm (23.8-inch) diagonal viewable screen area with 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size while preserving original aspect ratio

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60.45 cm (23.8-inch) diagonal viewable screen area with 2560 x 1440 resolution (QHD), plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size while preserving original aspect ratio

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61 cm (24-inch) diagonal viewable screen area with 1920 x 1200 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size while preserving original aspect ratio

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68.47 cm (27-inch) diagonal viewable screen area with 2560 x 1440 resolution (QHD), plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size while preserving original aspect ratio

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Nonglare panel with an LED backlight

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Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or when moving from side to side

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Tilt capability

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Pivot capability to rotate the display head from landscape to portrait mode

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Swivel and height adjustment capabilities

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Removable stand for flexible display head mounting solutions

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DisplayPort and VGA video inputs (cables provided)

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One HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) video input (cable not provided)

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USB 2.0 hub with one upstream port (connects to the computer) and two downstream ports (connects to USB devices)

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USB cable provided to connect the monitor's USB hub to the USB connector on the computer

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Plug-and-play capability if supported by your operating system

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Security cable slot provision on rear of monitor for optional security cable

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On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for easy setup and screen optimization

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HP Display Assistant software for adjusting monitor settings and enabling the theft deterrence features (refer to the HP Display Assistant User Guide on the optical disc included with your monitor)

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HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copy protection on all digital inputs

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Software and documentation optical disc that includes monitor drivers and product documentation

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Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption

NOTE: For safety and regulatory information, refer to the Product Notices provided on your optical disc or in

your documentation kit. To locate updates to the user guide for your product, go to

support, and select your country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Rear components

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Component Function

1 Power connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor.

2 DisplayPort connector Connects the DisplayPort cable to the monitor.

3 HDMI connector Connects the HDMI cable to the monitor.

4 VGA connector Connects the VGA cable to the monitor.

5 USB 2.0 upstream connector Connects the USB hub cable from the source device to the

monitor.

6 USB connectors Connects USB devices to the monitor.

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Front bezel controls

Control Function

1 Menu button Opens and closes the OSD menu.

2 Function buttons Use these buttons to navigate through the OSD menu based on the indicators next to the

NOTE: To activate the Menu button and the Function buttons, press any of the buttons

so that the button labels appear on the screen.

buttons that are activated while the OSD menu is open.

NOTE: You can reconfigure the Function buttons in the OSD menu to quickly select the

most commonly used operations. See more information.

Assigning the Function buttons on page 18 for

3 Power button 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.

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Setting up the monitor

Installing the monitor stand

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 recover to its normal condition.

1. Lay the display head face down on a flat surface covered by a clean, dry cloth.

2. Slide the top of the mounting plate (1) on the stand under the upper lip of the recess in the back of the

panel.

3. Lower the bottom of the stand's mounting plate (2) into the recess until it snaps into place.

4. The latch (3) pops up when the stand is locked in place.

Connecting the cables

NOTE: The monitor ships with select cables. Not all cables shown in this section are included with the

monitor.

1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer.

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2. Before connecting the cables, route the cables through the cable routing hole in the center of the stand.

3. Connect a video cable.

NOTE: The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can

be selected by pressing the Menu button to access the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu and selecting Input Control.

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Connect a VGA cable to the VGA connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the VGA connector on the source device.

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Connect a DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort IN connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the DisplayPort connector on the source device.

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Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the HDMI connector on the source device.

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