HP 2311x User Guide

Cleaning the Monitor
CAUTION:Spray the cleaner on a cloth and use the damp cloth to gently wipe the screen surface.
Never spray the cleaner directly on the screen surface. It might run behind the bezel and damage the
electronics.
Do not use cleaners that contain any petroleum based materials such as benzene, thinner, or any
volatile substance to clean the monitor screen or cabinet. These chemicals might damage the monitor.
1.Turn off the monitor and unplug the power cord from the back of the unit.
2.Dust...

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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.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.
Assembling the Monitor
Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. Connect the monitor
cables after you have assembled the...

3.Slide the hinge bracket on the monitor into the opening on top of the pedestal. The panel will click
into place when fully inserted.
Figure 3-2  Inserting the Monitor Panel
Connecting Monitor Cables
CAUTION:Before connecting cables to the monitor, ensure that the computer and monitor are
powered off.
NOTE:When using a DVI, VGA, or HDMI signal, you must connect your audio output to external
speakers.
The video source is determined by the video cable used. The monitor will automatically determine
which...

Connecting the VGA Video 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. The VGA cable is included with select models.
Figure 3-3  Connecting the VGA Cable (cable provided with select models only)
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Connecting the DVI-D Video Cable (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 DVI-D connector and cable are included with
select models.
Figure 3-4  Connecting the DVI-D Cable (cable provided with select models only)
Connecting Monitor Cables
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Connecting the HDMI Cable (Select Models)
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end connector to the input
device. The HDMI cable is included with select models.
NOTE:The audio stream must be connected directly to external speakers or to an audio receiver.
Figure 3-5  Connecting the HDMI Cable (cable provided with select models only)
Getting HDMI Sound
If you use HDMI to connect to a monitor model without speakers, you must activate HDMI sound by
adjusting the setting...

Connecting the Power Cord
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 not...

Installing the Cable Management Clip
Install the cable management clip over the input cable and power cord to gather them together behind
the monitor.
Figure 3-7  Installing the Cable management Clip
High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)
select models
Your monitor supports HDCP and can receive high-definition content. High-definition content is
available in many sources, such as Blu-ray disc devices or HDTV air or cable broadcasts. If you do not
have an HDCP-enabled monitor, you will see a...

Turning on the Monitor
1.Press the power button on the computer to turn it on.
2.Press the power button on the front of the monitor to turn it on.
CAUTION:Burn-in image damage might occur on monitors that display the same static image on
screen for a prolonged period of time.* To avoid burn-in image damage on the monitor screen, you
should always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it is not in use for a
prolonged period of time. Image retention is a condition that might...

Adjusting The Tilt
For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your own preference, as follows:
CAUTION:To avoid breakage or other damage, avoid applying pressure to the LCD screen while
changing the tilt.
1.Face the front of the monitor and hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while
changing the tilt.
2.Adjust the tilt by moving the top edge of the monitor either toward or away from you, without
touching the screen.
Figure 3-8  Tilt Adjustment
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