HP V241 User Manual

HP V241a/V241 LED Backlit Monitor

User Guide

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First Edition (June 2013)

Document Part Number: 741027-001

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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 / 7 / 8/Vista operation systems

1.2 Check list

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

The monitor (and the pedestal)

Stand

Power cord

VGA cable

DVI cable (Optional)

Audio cable (only for V241a)

Documentation and software 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 materials for future transport.

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Chapter II. Installation

2.1 Install the pedestal

Please follow the steps illustrated below to install the pedestal.

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2.2 Connect your monitor to your computer

1.Power off and unplug your computer.

2.Connect the 15-Pin ends of the signal cable to the VGA port of your monitor and the VGA OUT jack on the back of your computer. Secure the screws on both ends of the signal cable.

3.Connect one end of power cord to the monitor, then connect the other end of the power cords 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 on the monitor:

1.AC power supply input

2.AUDIO signal input (V241a only)

3.DVI signal input

4.VGA signal input

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2.3Disconnect the pedestal for shipping

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

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Chapter III.Monitor overview

Overview of front panel controls

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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

The power LED is 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 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 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.

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

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		4.4	OSD operational instructions
	Icon	Main menu		Submenu option	Note
		option
					To adjust the brightness level of the
		Brightness			screen. The factory default range is
					90.
					To adjust the contrast level of the
		Contrast			screen.The factory default range is
					80.
					Selects the screen color.The
		Color			factory is 6500K or Custom
					color,depending on the mode.
				Warm5000K	Changes color to slightly reddish
					white.
				Standard6500K	Uses standard colors (default).
				Cool9300K	Change color to slightly blueish
					white.
					Selects and adjusts your own color
					scales:
					Red Color – sets your own red color
				Custom (RGB)	levels.
					Green Color – sets your own green
					color levels.
					Blue Color – sets your own blue
					color levels.
					To adjust the image on the screen.
		Image control			The ambient brightness sensor can
					also be enabled or disabled (only
					applicable to some models)
					To automatically adjust the image
				Auto-adjustment	on the screen (only applicable to
					VGA input).
					To adjust the clock phase of the
					screen.
				Clock and Phase	This adjustment eliminates all
					horizontal noises to enable clearer
					and more lifelike images and

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