HP v216 User Manual

v216 LCD Monitor User’s Guide

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Preface

About This Guide

This guide is intended for anyone who uses the v216 LCD Monitor. It describes the monitor’s features, setup, and operation.

The sections are as follows:

• Safety and Maintenance Guidelines

• Setup

• Using the Monitor

• Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adjustment Feature

• Technical Support FAQs

• Specifications

• LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy

• Agency Regulatory Notices

Notational Conventions

The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows:

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your monitor.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data, and tells you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem.

Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the warning is mandated by regulatory authority.

Safety and Maintenance Guidelines

Important Safety Information

The power cord is designed for use with your monitor. To use a different cord, use only a power source and connection compatible with this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with your monitor,

Power Cord Set Requirements.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Connect the equipment to a grounded (earthed) power outlet.

For your safety, be sure that the grounded power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible to the operator and located as close to the equipment as possible. To disconnect power from the equipment, unplug the power cord from the power outlet by grasping the plug firmly. Never pull on the cord.

Before connecting cables, disconnect power from the monitor by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one can accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by its plug.

CAUTION: To protect your monitor, as well as your computer, connect all power cords for your computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, or scanner) to a surge protection device such as a power strip with surge protection 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 your equipment if surge protection fails.

Safety Precautions

CAUTION: Avoid applying pressure to the LCD screen; doing so can cause damage.

• Use only a power source and connection compatible with this monitor, as indicated on the label/back plate of

the monitor.

• Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected to the outlet does not exceed the current rating of the

electrical outlet, and 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 your monitor near an 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.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord.

Maintenance Guidelines

To enhance the performance and extend the life of your monitor:

• Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. If your monitor is not operating

properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

• Adjust only those controls that are described in the operating instructions.

• Turn your monitor off when not in use. You can substantially increase the life expectancy of your monitor by

using a screen saver and turning off the monitor when not in use.

• Keep your monitor in a well-ventilated area, away from excessive light, heat, or moisture.

• Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or

covered. Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings.

• Unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning.

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

• When removing the monitor pedestal base, you must lay the monitor face down on a soft area to prevent it

from getting scratched, defaced, or broken.

Cleaning the Monitor

The monitor is a high-quality optical device that requires special care when cleaning. To clean the monitor, follow these steps:

1 Turn off the computer and the monitor. 2 Unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning.

CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any volatile substances to clean the monitor screen or cabinet. These chemicals may damage the monitor. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Never use water to clean an LCD screen.

3 Wipe the screen with a dry, soft, clean cloth.

• If the screen requires additional cleaning, use an antistatic screen cleaner.

4 Dust the monitor housing. Use a damp cloth to clean the cabinet.

• If the cabinet requires additional cleaning, use a clean cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.

5 Plug in the monitor. 6 Turn on the monitor and the computer.

Setup

Base and Tilt

Attaching the Base

1 Set the base on a flat surface, such as a table top. 2 Using both hands, position the pedestal over the base and press down firmly to lock in place. Make sure that

the base is securely locked in place before continuing with the setup procedure.

CAUTION: To prevent damage, avoid applying pressure to the panel front.

Removing the Base

1 Set the panel face-down on a flat, protected surface. 2 Squeeze the tabs in the bottom of the base to release the lock. 3 Remove the base from the pedestal.

CAUTION: To prevent damage, avoid applying pressure to the panel front.

Adjusting the Tilt

For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your own preference, as follows:

1 Face the front of the monitor and hold the stand so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt. 2 Adjust the tilt by moving the monitor’s top edge toward or away from you.

CAUTION: To avoid breakage or other damage, do not touch the LCD screen while changing the tilt.

Cables

Attaching the Cables

1 Turn off your computer. 2 Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer, using the audio cable (green connector).

3 If you are attaching a VGA cable, connect one end of the 15-pin D-Sub VGA cable (blue connector) to the

back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer VGA port.

4 Connect one end of the power cord to the back of the monitor and plug the other end into a grounded outlet.

5 Turn on your monitor and computer.

If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image,

Technical Support FAQs and Using the Monitor.

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