HP W2558HC, 2229H, W2228H, W2448H-HC User Manual 2
User’s Guide
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Contents
Notational Conventions.......................................................................................................................... iii
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings......................................................................................................... iii
1 Product Features
HP LCD Monitors................................................................................................................................ 1–1
Features .......................................................................................................................................1–1
2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines
Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................2–1
Safety Precautions .........................................................................................................................2–1
Maintenance Guidelines...................................................................................................................... 2–2
Cleaning the Monitor ..........................................................................................................................2–2
3 Setting Up the Monitor
Unpacking the Monitor........................................................................................................................ 3–1
Installing the Monitor ..........................................................................................................................3–1
Unfolding the monitor ............................................................................................................... 3–1
Wall-mounting the monitor ........................................................................................................ 3–2
Preparation .............................................................................................................................3–2
Connecting the VGA (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital) Cable ...................................................................... 3–3
To connect the VGA cable......................................................................................................... 3–4
To connect the DVI-D cable........................................................................................................ 3–4
Connecting the VGA / DVI-I Cable (Select Models Only) ...................................................................3–4
Connecting the HDMI Cable........................................................................................................... 3–4
Audio and Video Cables and Adapters............................................................................................ 3–5
Connecting the Audio Cable...........................................................................................................3–6
Connecting the USB Hub Cable ...................................................................................................... 3–6
Connecting USB Devices to the Monitor ...........................................................................................3–7
Connecting the Power Cable .......................................................................................................... 3–7
Cable Management....................................................................................................................... 3–8
Adjusting the Tilt................................................................................................................................. 3–8
Adjusting the Swivel............................................................................................................................ 3–9
Adjusting the Height .................................................................................................................... 3–10
Pivoting the Monitor...........................................................................................................
Keyboard Parking............................................................................................................................. 3–12
.......... 3–10
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4 Operating the Monitor
CD Software and Utilities ....................................................................................................................4–1
Installing Drivers............................................................................................................................ 4–1
Downloading updated drivers from the Internet............................................................................ 4–1
Pivot Pro Software (Select Models)..............................................................................................4–1
Using the Auto-Adjustment Function ................................................................................................. 4–2
My Display Software (Select Models) .................................................................................................... 4–3
Front-Panel Controls ............................................................................................................................ 4–3
Using the Onscreen Display (OSD) ....................................................................................................... 4–4
OSD Menu Selections ....................................................................................................................4–4
Selecting Video Input Connectors .........................................................................................................4–8
Identifying Monitor Conditions .............................................................................................................4–8
Adjusting Screen Quality..................................................................................................................... 4–8
Optimizing Analog Video ..............................................................................................................4–8
Power-Saver Feature ........................................................................................................................... 4–9
Ambient Light Sensor (Select Models) .................................................................................................... 4–9
Task Light (Select Models).................................................................................................................. 4–10
Webcam (Select Models) ..................................................................................................................4–10
Capturing Webcam Video and Snapshots...................................................................................... 4–11
Having a Video Chat or Making Conference Calls.......................................................................... 4–11
High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) ...............................................................................4–11
5 Operating the Digital Picture Frame Card Reader (Select Models)
Using the Monitor Menu with the Remote Control .............................................................................. 5–2
Main Menu ..................................................................................................................................5–3
Viewing Photos ............................................................................................................................. 5–3
Viewing a Slide Show.................................................................................................................... 5–4
Listening to Music/Audio................................................................................................................ 5–4
Watching Video Files ....................................................................................................................5–5
Changing Settings .............................................................................................................................. 5–5
Changing the language setting ....................................................................................................... 5–6
Changing the display image size setting .......................................................................................... 5–6
Changing the slideshow transition ................................................................................................... 5–7
Changing the slideshow speed .......................................................................................................5–7
Changing the slideshow shuffle .......................................................................................................5–7
Adjusting the LCD settings for DPF ................................................................................................... 5–8
Restoring factory default................................................................................................................. 5–8
6 Preparing the Monitor for Shipping
Folding the Monitor ....................................................................................................................... 6–1
A Troubleshooting
Solving Common Problems ..................................................................................................................A–1
Getting Support from hp.com...............................................................................................................A–3
Preparing to Call Technical Support......................................................................................................A–3
Locating the Rating Label................................................................................................................A–3
B Technical Specifications
HP LCD Monitors................................................................................................................................ B–1
Preset Video and High-Definition Modes................................................................................................ B–3
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy.................................................................................................... B–6
Power Cord Set Requirements .............................................................................................................. B–6
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C Agency Regulatory Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice.........................................................................................C–1
Modifications................................................................................................................................C–1
Cables.........................................................................................................................................C–1
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only ....................................C–1
Materials Disposal..............................................................................................................................C–2
Chemical Substances ..........................................................................................................................C–2
Canadian Notice ...............................................................................................................................C–2
Avis Canadien ...................................................................................................................................C–2
European Union Regulatory Notice.......................................................................................................C–2
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union..................................C–3
Japanese Notice.................................................................................................................................C–3
Japanese Power Cord Notice...............................................................................................................C–3
Japanese Material Content Declaration .................................................................................................C–3
Korean Notice ...................................................................................................................................C–4
EPA ENERGY STAR
HP Recycling Program.........................................................................................................................C–4
Republic of Turkey EEE Regulation ........................................................................................................C–4
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Compliance ........................................................................................................C–4
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HP LCD Monitors
The HP LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) screen. This guide
discusses the following models:
■ w2228h LCD monitor
■ 2229h LCD monitor
■ w2448h/hc LCD monitor
■ w2558hc LCD monitor
Features
■ Large diagonal display
■ Optimum resolution:
❏ w2228h: 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz
❏ 2229h: 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz
❏ w2448h/hc: 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
❏ w2558hc: 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Plus full-screen support for lower resolutions
■ Video inputs supported:
❏ VGA analog signal (select models only)
❏ DVI digital signal
❏ High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI)
■ Fast response time, providing better experience for gaming and graphics
■ Easy viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from one side of the monitor to the other
■ Tilt adjustment
■ Height adjustment
■ Swivel adjustment
■ Pivot adjustment, for landscape or portrait viewing (select models only)
■ Webcam and microphone (select models only)
■ Two-slot memory card reader with remote control (select models only)
■ Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) standard mounting holes for flexible
mounting solutions, including wall-mounting
■ Security lock slot for a Kensington lock security cable (security cable sold separately)
■ Plug and Play capability, if supported by your computer system
■ On-screen display (OSD) adjustments for ease of setup and screen optimization (choose English, Simplified
Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, or Japanese)
■ Built-in stereo speakers, rear-facing
■ Four to six Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports to use with USB devices. In models with six USB ports, two are
reserved for internal-only use (for webcam and card reader).
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Product Features
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Product Features
■ Ambient light sensor (select models only)
■ Task light (select models only)
■ Keyboard parking
■ Power Saver to reduce energy consumption
■ Quick View settings display
■ CD included:
■ Double-hinged base design
❏ Drivers
❏ Auto-adjustment software
❏ My Display software
❏ Webcam software (select models only)
❏ Documents
❏ Adobe
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Acrobat® Reader
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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.
WARNING: Always connect your monitor, the computer, and other equipment to a grounded (earthed) power
outlet. 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.
WARNING: 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.
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.
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Safety Precautions
■ 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 power cord does not exceed the
rating of the power cord. Look on the power label to determine the ampere rating (Amps or A) for each device.
■ Install your monitor near a power 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.
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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 Hewlett-Packard 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 the monitor by using
a screen saver program 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 the monitor from the power outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
■ Do not drop the monitor or place it on an unstable surface.
■ When removing the monitor 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 power outlet before cleaning.
CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any volatile substance to clean the monitor screen or
cabinet. These chemicals may damage the monitor. Do not use liquid 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.
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Unpacking the Monitor
1. Unpack the monitor. Make sure all contents are included. Store the packing box.
2. Turn off the computer and other attached devices.
3. Determine whether the monitor will be desktop mounted or wall-mounted. See “Installing the Monitor.”
4. Prepare a flat area to assemble the monitor. You may need a flat, soft, protected area for placing the monitor
screen-down while preparing it for installation.
5. You need a Phillips screwdriver for preparing the monitor for wall-mounting. You may need a straight-slot
screwdriver to secure some cables.
Installing the Monitor
You can install the monitor on a desktop or wall-mount it. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location
near your computer.
Connect the monitor cables after you have installed the monitor.
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Setting Up the Monitor
Unfolding the monitor
WARNING: Do not place the double-hinged monitor face down for folding. The base hinge can spring up and
cause serious injury or damage.
1. With the monitor still in its flat, folded state, set it screen-side up on a flat surface.
2. Rotate the screen to the horizontal position (in the figure, the straight arrow is your position in front of the
monitor). (Perform this step only if your monitor has the pivot feature.)
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3. Holding the base of the monitor, lift up the panel at its top without touching or putting pressure on the screen (1).
4. Remove the shipping strap (do not cut it) (2).
5. Put the shipping strap in a safe place, in case you need it to ship the monitor.
6. Lift and lower the base hinge for proper viewing.
Wall-mounting the monitor
Before you mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture, you must remove the monitor base
and the pedestal. Note that the mounting fixture is not supplied. You will need a Phillips screwdriver. Read the
following warning and caution statements before beginning the procedure.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or of damage to the equipment, check that the wall-mounting
fixture is adequately installed and secured before attaching the monitor. Refer to the instructions supplied with the
wall-mounting fixture and check that it is capable of supporting the monitor.
Preparation
WARNING: Do not place the double-hinged monitor face down for folding. The base hinge can spring up and
cause serious injury or damage.
1. Disconnect the power cable and any other cables from the monitor.
2. Carefully place the monitor face down on a flat, soft surface. This might entail elongating the hinge and tilting
the monitor back to ensure the monitor is flat.
3. With your fingertips, snap off the VESA cover from the back of the monitor.
4. Remove all four screws from the VESA plate.
5. Save the removed items (cover, screws, and base) for future use.
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Setting Up the Monitor
6. Follow the instructions included with the mounting fixture to ensure that the monitor is safely attached.
The four-threaded mounting holes that are on the back of the panel are compliant with the VESA standard for
mounting flat-panel monitors. The monitor uses the 100 mm spacing standard.
Use the four holes to attach a swing arm or other mounting fixture.
Connecting the VGA (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital) Cable
Use a VGA video cable or a DVI-D video cable (provided with select models). To use DVI, you must have a
DVI-compliant graphic card. Connectors are located on the back of the monitor. Be sure the computer and monitor
are turned off and unplugged.
Some graphic cards have both a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in the box (select models only).
If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use the DVI-to-VGA converter to connect to the computer:
Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA
cable to the converter and the monitor.
Connecting the VGA or DVI-D cable—connector locations may vary
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To connect the VGA cable
Connect one end of the VGA video cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the VGA video connector
on the computer.
To connect the DVI-D cable
Connect one end of the DVI-D video cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the DVI video connector on
the computer. You can use this cable only if your computer has a DVI-compliant graphic card installed. The monitor
DVI-D connector and cable are included with select models only.
NOTE: If you use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter, you must connect the green audio cable to enable the speakers. The
signal from the DVI connector is for video only.
Connecting the VGA / DVI-I Cable (Select Models Only)
Connect the VGA end of the cable to the back of the computer and connect the DVI-I end of the cable to the monitor.
Connecting the HDMI Cable
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to any compatible digital
audio/video source, such as a set-top box, a DVD player, or a digital television.
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Audio and Video Cables and Adapters
The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may be required to connect the monitor to the computer,
TV, or set-top box.
The number and type of cables required may vary by model. Some cables and adapters are included for select
models only and may be sold separately.
Cable/Adapter Name Description
HDMI cable HDMI transmits an all-digital signal. It is the
DVI cable DVI transmits an all-digital video signal.
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recommended choice for playback from a DVD
or DVR.
HDMI is capable of transmitting both
uncompressed digital audio and digital video
signals, because it has video, audio, and control
signals.
VGA cable VGA transmits an analog video signal.
DVI-to-VGA adapter Connects a DVI monitor to a VGA connector on the
back of the computer, TV, or set-top box or connects
a VGA monitor to a DVI connector on the back of
the computer, TV, or set-top box.
DVI-to-HDMI adapter Connects a DVI monitor to an HDMI connector on
the back of the computer, TV, or set-top box or
connects an HDMI monitor to a DVI connector on
the back of the computer, TV, or set-top box.
NOTE: If you use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter, you must
connect the green audio cable to enable the
speakers.
VGA-to-DVI-I cable Converts an analog video signal to a digital video
signal.
NOTE: When using a VGA or DVI signal, you must connect your audio separately because a VGA or DVI signal
converts only video data, not audio data. A separate audio connection is not necessary when you use an HDMI
signal, because an HDMI signal can convert both video and audio data.
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Setting Up the Monitor
Connecting the Audio Cable
Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer by using the audio cable, as shown in the following illustration.
Connecting the audio cables—connector locations may vary
Connecting the USB Hub Cable
Connect the USB hub cable from the computer to the USB In connector on the monitor. This enables USB 2.0 ports on
the monitor.
USB In
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Connecting USB Devices to the Monitor
You can connect four USB devices, such as a USB flash drive or a digital camcorder, to your monitor. Do this only
after you have connected the USB hub cable from the computer to the monitor.
Setting Up the Monitor
Connecting the Power Cable
1. Read the warning below.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:
■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the
power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet.
■ Be sure that the grounded power outlet you plug the power cord is easily accessible to the operator and located
as close to the equipment as possible. A power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items that are placed upon it or against it.
■ Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip
over them. Do not pull on a cord or cable.
See “Technical Specifications” in Appendix B for additional information.
Connecting the power cable
2. Connect one end of the power cable to the monitor and the other end to a grounded electrical outlet.
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