HP S1931A, S2231A, S2231, S2031A User Manual 3

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LCD Monitors

User Guide

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accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an

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Hewlett-Packard Company.

Second Edition (March 2010)

Document Part Number:

603307-002

Important Safety Instructions

1. Please read all the following instructions carefully and keep this manual for future reference.

2. Unplug this monitor before cleaning. Do not use liquids or aerosol cleaners to clean the surface of

the LCD. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

3. Do not push the surface of the LCD screen with your hands or any hard article. It may cause

damage to the circuit or liquid crystal molecules inside the monitor.

4. Do not expose the equipment to water, rain or moisture.

5. Do not place the product on any unstable cart, stand or table, shelves etc. It may fall, causing

serious damage to itself.

6. Do not block or cover the openings for ventilation with any clothing or sheath. Do not place the

equipment near a radiator or electrical heater or within a closed space, such as a bookcase, without proper ventilation.

7. Do not place anything on the power cord. Do not locate the power cord where it will be abused by

persons walking on it.

8. Never insert any object into this monitor through cabinet slots as it may touch dangerous

high-voltage points or cause short circuit, resulting in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the monitor.

9. Follow the suggested resolution of the monitor to decide the resolution setting in the computer to

enable optimum display.

10. Avoid displaying the same image on the screen of the monitor for a long time. Otherwise, it may

cause aging liquid crystal molecules inside the monitor and poor display.

11. Unplug the monitor to prolong its life cycle when it has been unused for a long time.

12. Do not attempt to service this monitor yourself since opening or removing the covers may expose

you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service engineer.

13. Unplug the monitor and take it to the manufacturer’s service personnel under the following

circumstances:

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the monitor. c. If the monitor has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

e. When the monitor exhibits a distinct change in performance and servicing is needed.

Chapter I. Introduction

1.1 Features

Multilingual OSD adjustment

Compatible with IBM VGA, extended VGA, VESA VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGA modes

Wide range of applicable voltages (AC 100-240V 50/60Hz ) enables direct use without any

setting.

Plug-and-play VESA DDC1/ 2B Standard. Compatible with Windows 9x / 2000 / xp / Vista

operation systems

1.2 Check list

Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD monitor;

The monitor (and the pedestal)

Lower stand

Power cord

Signal cord

User manual

Fast installation manual

Warranty certificate

service.

Audio cable (select models)

DVI Cable (select models)

If any of these items are missing, please contact your dealer for technical support and custom

Note: Be sure to save original box and all packing materials for future transport.

Chapter II. Installation

2.1 Install the pedestal

Please follow the steps illustrated below to install the pedestal.

Step 1

Step 2

2.2 Connect your monitor to your computer

1. Power off and unplug your computer.

2. Connect the 15-Pin or 24-Pin ends of the signal cable to the VGA or DVI port of your monitor and

the VGA or DVI OUT jack on the back of your computer. Secure the screws on both ends of the signal cable.

3. Connect the power cords of your computer and monitor to the nearest electrical outlet.

4. Power on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, the installation has been

successfully done. If the monitor does not display any image, check all the connections.

Cautions: 1. For installation, please complete signal cord connection before plugging the power cord

into the electrical outlet to avoid damaging the monitor.

2. During installation, please support the front frame with your hand at its center of gravity to

avoid dropping and damaging the monitor.

Overview of the ports of the monitor:

AC power supply input

2. Audio

3. DVI signal input

4. VGA signal input

signal input

(select models)

Connecting the Audio Cable(Select Models)

Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer and to the audio connector on the rear of the monitor by using the audio cable (provided with select models).

2.3 Disconnect the pedestal

1. Press the clip button on the pedestal and remove the pedestal from the stand.

2. Press the clip button on the stand and remove the pedestal from your LCD monitor.

Note: This monitor uses VESA-compatible 100mmx100mm installation ports.

Chapter III. Monitor overview

Overview of front panel controls

1. Menu Button (MENU)

2. Select Button

3. Select Button

4. OK Button (OK)

5. Power Button (POWER)

-(minus) +(plus)

Chapter IV. Operational Instruction

4.1 Power ON/OFF Switch

Press this button to power on/off your monitor. Note: The ON/OFF switch does not disconnect your

monitor from the main voltage. To completely disconnect the main voltage, please remove the

power plug from the socket.

4.2 Power indicator

This indicator lights up in blue when the monitor operates normally. If the monitor runs in

power-saving mode, this indicator changes to amber. When the monitor is turned off, this indicator is

unlit.

4.3 Menu features

All the following features of your monitor can be accessed and adjusted by using the on screen menu (OSD) system.

1. If your monitor is not powered on, press the "Power” button to turn it on.

2. Press the "Menu” button to activate the OSD menu. The OSD main menu will be displayed.

3. To view the main menu or submenu, press the “+” on the front panel of your monitor to scroll up or

the “-” to scroll down. Then press the "OK" button to select a highlighted function.

scrolls down to the bottom of the menu, it returns to top of the menu. When the

to the

top of the menu, it returns to bottom of the menu."

4. To adjust the selected option, press the “+” or “-” button.

5. Select “Save” and return.

If you do not want to save the setting, select “Cancel” from the submenu or “Exit” from the main

menu.

6. Press the “Menu” button to exit from the OSD menu.

When the highlight

highlight scrolls up

4.4 OSD operational instructions

Icon Main menu option Submenu option Note

Switch the video

input (only

applicable to some

models)

Brightness

Contrast

Image control

When the monitor is connected to two

active and valid video sources, switching

between the video input sources is

available. Switching the video input

signal sources may take you several

seconds.

To adjust the brightness level of the

screen.

To adjust the image on the screen. The

Auto-adjustment

Horizontal position

To adjust the contrast level of the

screen.

ambient brightness sensor can also be

enabled or disabled (only applicable to

some models)

To automatically adjust the image on the

screen (only applicable to VGA input).

To adjust the horizontal position of an

image (only applicable to VGA input).

Vertical position

Clock

Clock phase

To adjust the vertical position of an

image (only applicable to VGA input).

To minimize the visible vertical lines or

bars on the screen background.

Adjusting the clock will change the

horizontal image on the screen (only

applicable to VGA input).

To adjust the clock phase of the screen.

This adjustment eliminates all horizontal

noises to enable clearer and more lifelike

images and characters (only applicable

to VGA input)

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