HP 2010i User Guide

Maintenance Guidelines
To enhance the performance and extend the life of the monitor:
●Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those
controls that are covered in the operating instructions. If the monitor is not operating properly or
has been dropped or damaged, contact an authorized HP dealer, reseller, or service provider.
●Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor, as indicated on the label/
back plate of the monitor.
●Be sure...

3.Hold the base with one hand, where it attaches to the rear of the monitor, and push the monitor
forward, folding the monitor flat onto the soft, protected surface.
4.Place the monitor and base in the original packing box.
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3 Setting Up the Monitor
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 in this chapter.
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...

Preparing the monitor for desktop use
1.Set the monitor screen face down on a flat, soft, protected table or desk surface with the support
column overhanging the edge.
CAUTION:The screen is fragile. Avoid touching or applying pressure to the LCD screen; doing
so can cause damage.
Figure 3-1  Unfolding the monitor
2.Grip the base near where it attaches to the monitor with one hand and lift the top part of the
monitor until it is unfolded into the desired position.
Figure 3-2  Unfolding the monitor
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3.Lift the monitor to an upright position and place on a flat, stable surface.
Figure 3-3  Monitor in upright position
Preparing the monitor for wall-mounting
1.Check the stability of the wall-mounting fixture.
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...

5.Slide the base away from the bottom of the monitor.
Figure 3-5  Sliding the base away from the monitor
6.Remove the square plate on the back of monitor. Use a coin at the base of the plate to pry it
loose.
Figure 3-6  Removing the plate from the back of the monitor
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7.Four threaded holes are exposed. These holes are for screws to attach the swing arm or other
mounting fixture to the back of the monitor.
Figure 3-7  Threaded holes for attaching wall mount
8.Follow the instructions included with the mounting fixture to ensure that the monitor is safely
attached.
The four threaded holes that are on the back of the panel are compliant with the VESA standard
for mounting flat-panel monitors.
9.Attach a swing arm or other mounting fixture.
Connecting Monitor Cables...

2.To connect the DVI-D cable (provided with select models)
Connect one end of the DVI-D video cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the
DVI-D video connector on the computer. You can use this cable only if your computer has a DVI
compliant graphics card that is either integrated or installed. The monitor DVI-D connector and
cable are included.
Figure 3-8  Connecting the VGA or a DVI-D cable - connector locations may vary
NOTE:When using a VGA or DVI signal, you must connect your audio...

playing high-definition protected content. Your computer graphics card and monitor must both support
HDCP to display protected content.
Connecting the Audio Cable
Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer by using the audio cable, as shown in the
following illustration:
Figure 3-10  Connecting the audio cables - connector locations may vary
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Connecting the Power Cable
1.Follow all electrical and power warnings:
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 into 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...