HP IPS LED Backlit Monitor 21,5 Inch User Guide

3Setting Up the Monitor
To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other 
attached devices, then follow the instructions below.
Attaching the Monitor Stand
CAUTION:The screen is fragile. Avoid touching or applying pressure to the screen; doing so can 
cause damage.TIP:Consider the placement of the display, because the bezel might cause interfering reflections 
from surrounding light and bright surfaces.
1.Remove the stand/base assembly, and then lift...

3.Insert the two tabs on the stand into the slot on the back of the display head until they click into 
place.
Identifying Rear Components
ComponentFunction1VGAConnects the VGA cable from the computer to the monitor2HDMIConnects the HDMI cable from the computer to the monitor3HDMI*Connects the HDMI cable from the computer to the monitor4DC Power LEDIlluminates when power adapter is connected to the 
monitor5DC Power ConnectorConnects the DC power adapter to the monitor6Cable Lock SlotConnects the...

Connecting the Cables
1.Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer.
2.Connect a signal cable.
NOTE:The monitor is capable of supporting analog or HDMI input. The video mode 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 
or through the On-Screen Display (OSD) feature by pressing the 
Menu button.
●For analog operation,...

3.Connect one end of the power cord to the power supply (1) and the other end to a grounded 
electrical outlet (2), and then connect the round end of the power supply cord to the monitor (3).WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the 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 that is easily accessible at all 
times.
Disconnect power from the equipment by...

Identifying Front Panel ControlsControlFunction1MenuOpens, selects or exits the OSD menu.2Brightness
– (Minus)
QuickView
Brightness If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the Brightness 
Menu to adjust brightness.
– If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward through the OSD 
menu and decrease adjustment levels.
QuickView If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the QuickView 
button that chooses different settings (HP Enhance+, Movie, Photo, 
Gaming, Text, Custom).
3Auto Adjustment...

Menu button functions
Pressing one of the four Menu buttons on the bottom of the monitor activates the buttons and displays the icons next to the buttons. The function of the buttons depends on the active video input 
and the model.
If the active video input is an analog signal (VGA input), the buttons have the following functions.
ButtonFunction1MenuOpens the OSD (On-Screen Display) main menu, selects a menu 
item from the OSD, or closes the OSD menu.2Quick ViewOpens the Quick View menu where you can...

Adjusting the Monitor
Tilt the monitor panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level.
Adjusting the Monitor11  

Turning on the Monitor
1.Press the power button on the front of the monitor to turn it on.
2.Press the power button on the computer to turn it on.
CAUTION:Burn-in image damage may 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 may occur...

Mounting the Monitor (Optional)
The monitor panel can be attached to a VESA mount kit provided with select models. To attach the 
VESA mount kit, use the following steps.
NOTE:This apparatus is intended to be supported by UL or CSA Listed wall mount bracket.CAUTION:This VESA mount kit supports the VESA industry standard 100 mm mounting holes. To 
attach a third-party mounting solution to the VESA mount, four 4 mm, 0.7 pitch, and 10 mm long 
screws are required. Longer screws must not be used because they...

Attaching the VESA Mount Kit (Available with Select Models)
1.Remove the monitor stand. Refer to Removing the Monitor Stand on page 13.
2.Remove the screw from the center of the rear of the display head.
3.Insert the tab at the bottom of the VESA mount into the slot on the back of the display head until 
the VESA mount clicks in place (1), and then secure the top of the VESA mount with the screw 
that was installed in the center of the display head (2).
4.To attach the monitor to a swing arm or other...