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 the monitor by wiping the screen and the cabinet using a soft, clean antistatic cloth.
3.For more difficult cleaning situations, use a 50/50 mix of water and Isopropyl alcohol.
Shipping the Monitor
Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You might need it later if you move or ship the
monitor.
To prepare the monitor for shipping:
1.Disconnect the power and video cables from the monitor.
2.Press the button on the front of the pedestal (1) and lift the monitor panel from the base (2).
Figure 2-1  Removing the Monitor Panel
3.Set the panel on a soft, protected surface.
4.Carefully pull the pedestal away from the base to release and separate them.
NOTE:2511x and 2711x models only: Remove one screw from the bottom of the base to
release the pedestal from the base.
5.Place the monitor, pedestal, and base in the original packing box.
Maintenance Guidelines
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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 monitor.
CAUTION:The screen is fragile. Avoid touching or applying pressure to the LCD screen; doing so
can cause damage.
TIP:For monitor displays with glossy bezels, consider the placement of the display, because the
bezel might cause interfering reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces.
1.Set the monitor panel down on a flat, soft, protected table or desk surface.
2.Slide the pedestal into the slot on the base (1) until the pedestal clicks into the base.
NOTE:The bottom side of the monitor base might look different on your model.
2511x and 2711x models only: Install one screw (2) in the base to secure the pedestal to
the base.
Figure 3-1  Assembling the Base and Pedestal
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							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 inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be selected by pressing the source button on the
front panel.
Connecting Monitor Cables
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							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 in Microsoft Windows. If HDMI is not activated, you can not hear any sound. To
activate HDMI sound on your computer:
1.Right-click on the volume icon in the Windows system tray.
2.Click Playback Devices. The sound window opens.
3.On the Playback tab, click the HDMI output audio device that is listed.
4.Click Set Default.
5.Click Apply.
6.Click OK to close the window.
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							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 likely to be walked on or pinched by items that are placed on it or against it.
Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one might accidentally
step on or trip over them. Do not pull on a cord or cable.
See 
Technical Specifications on page 27 for additional information.
2.Connect the round end of the power supply cord to the monitor, and then connect one end of the
power cord to the power supply and the other end to a grounded electrical outlet.
WARNING!To prevent injury from electrical shock, you should do one of the following if a
properly grounded electrical outlet is not available: (1) You should use an electrical outlet adapter
that provides proper grounding. (2) You should have a properly grounded electrical outlet
installed.
Figure 3-6  Connecting the Power Cord
Connecting Monitor Cables
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							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 blank screen or a lower resolution picture when playing
high-definition protected content. Your computer graphics card and monitor must both support HDCP to
display protected content.
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							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 occur on all LCD screens. Monitors
with a burned-in image are not covered under HP warranty.
* A prolonged period of time is 12 consecutive hours of non-use.
When the monitor is powered on, a Monitor Status message is displayed for five seconds and the
power source LED on the rear of the monitor is green. The message shows which input is the current
active signal, the status of the auto-switch source setting (On or Off), the default source signal, the
current preset display resolution, and the recommended preset display resolution.
HP Watermark and Image Retention Policy
The HP 2011xi IPS and HP 2311xi IPS monitor models are designed with IPS (In-Plane Switching)
display technology which provides ultra-wide viewing angles and advanced image quality. IPS
monitors are suitable for a wide variety of advanced image quality applications. This panel technology,
however, is not suitable for applications that exhibit static, stationary or fixed images for long periods
of time without the use of screen savers. These types of applications may include camera surveillance,
video games, marketing logos, and templates that are displayed on the screen for a prolonged period
of time. Static images may cause image retention damage that could look like stains or watermarks on
the monitors screen.
Monitors in use for 24 hours per day that result in image retention damage are not covered under the
HP warranty. To avoid image retention damage, always turn off the monitor when it is not in use or use
the power management setting, if supported on your system, to turn off the display when the system is
idle.
Selecting Video Input Connectors
The input connectors are:
●VGA (analog)
●DVI-D connector (digital) select models
●HDMI connector (digital) select models
The monitor automatically scans the signal inputs for an active input and uses that input for the display.
If two inputs are active, the monitor will display the default input source. If the default source is not an
active input, then the monitor will display the other input if it is active. You can change the default
source in the OSD by pressing the front-panel Menu button and selecting Source Control > Default
Source.
Turning on the Monitor
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							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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