HP V241a/V241 LED Backlit Monitor
User Guide
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First Edition (June 2013)
Document Part Number: 741027-001
Chapter I. Introduction
1.1 Features
Multilingual OSD adjustment
Compatible with IBM VGA, extended VGA, VESA VGA, SVGA, XG A, 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. Comp at i ble with Windows 9x / 2000 / XP / 7 / 8/Vista
operation systems
1.2 Check list
Please make sure the follow ing it ems are included with your LCD m onitor;
The monitor (and the pedestal)
Stand
Power cord
VGA cable
DVI cable (Optional)
Audio cable (only for V241a)
Documentation and s oftware Disc
Setup poster
Warranty certificate (Optional)
If any of these items are missing, please contact your dealer for technical support and custom
service.
Note: Be sure to save original box and all packing mater ials for future transport.
Chapter II. Installation
2.1 Install the pedestal
Please follow the steps illust r at ed below to install the pedestal.
2.2 Connect your monitor to your computer
1. Power off and unplug your computer.
2. Connect the 15-Pin ends of the signal c able to the VGA port of your m onitor and the VGA OUT jack
on the back of your computer. Secur e t he screws on both ends of the signal cable.
3. Connect one end of power cord to the monitor, t hen connect the other end of the power cords to the
nearest electrical outlet.
4. Power on your computer and monitor. I f y our mo nitor displays an image, the inst al lat i on has been
successfully done. If the mo nit or does not display any image, check all the connections.
Cautions: 1. For installation, please complete signal cord connec tion before plugging the power cor d
into the electrical outlet to avoid damaging the monitor.
2. During installation, please support the front fr ame w ith your han d at its cent er of gravity to
avoid dropping and damaging the monitor.
Overview of the ports on the monitor:
1. AC power supply input
2. AUDIO signal input (V241a only)
3. DVI signal input
4. VGA signal input
2.3 Disconnect the pedestal for shipping
Press the clip button on the pedesta l and remove the pedestal from the stand.
Chapter III. Monitor overview
Overview of front panel controls
Chapter IV. Operational Instruction
4.1 Power ON/OFF Switch
Press this button to power on/ of f your monitor. Note: The ON/OF F switch does not disconne ct your
monitor from the main voltage. To completely disconnect t he m ai n voltage, please remove the
power plug from the socket.
4.2 Power indicator
The power LED is blue when the monitor operates nor m al ly. If the monitor runs in power-saving
mode, this indicator chan ges to amber. When the monit or i s turned off, this indicator is unlit.
4.3 Menu features
All the following features of your monitor can be accesse d and adjusted by using the on screen
display (menu) 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 OS D main menu will be displayed.
3. To view the main menu or submenu, pr ess t he “+” on the front panel o f your monitor to scroll up
or the “-” to scroll down. Then press the "OK” button to select a high li ght ed function.
When the highlight scrolls down to the bottom of the menu, it r et ur ns t o top of the menu. When the
highlight scrolls up to the top of the menu, it ret ur ns 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 sett ing, select “Cancel” fro m the
submenu or “Exit” from the main menu.
6. Press the “Menu” button to exit from the OSD menu.