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 the monitor from the box and place it face down 
on a flat surface.
2.Slide the stand into the base until the stand is locked in place.
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							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 optional cable lock to the monitor* Select models only6Chapter 3   Setting Up the Monitor   
						

							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, use a VGA signal cable. Connect the VGA signal cable to the VGA 
connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the VGA connector on the 
computer.
●Connect an HDMI cable to an HDMI port on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the 
HDMI port on the source device. The HDMI cable is included for select models only.
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							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 unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.
For your safety, 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. When unplugging from 
the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.
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							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
QuickView
+ (Plus)
Auto Adjustment Press and hold to automatically adjust the screen 
image.NOTE:This item can only be used with a VGA input signal.
QuickView If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the Quick View 
button that chooses different settings (HP Enhance+, Movie, Photo, 
Gaming, Text, Custom).
+ If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate forward through the OSD 
menu and increase adjustment levels.
4Source
Back/Cancel/Exit
Source If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the Source button 
that chooses the video signal input (VGA or HDMI).
Back/Cancel/Exit Press to go back, cancel, or exit.
5PowerTurns the monitor on or off.NOTE:To view an OSD menu simulator, visit the HP Customer Self Repair Services Media Library 
at 
http://www.hp.com/go/sml.
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							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 select a color setting 
for your application.3Auto-AdjustActivates the auto-adjustment feature to optimize the screen.4Next Active InputSwitches the monitor's input source to the next active input.
If the active video input is a digital signal (HDMI input), the buttons have the following functions.
ButtonFunction1MenuOpens the OSD (On-Screen Display) main menu, select a menu 
item from the OSD, or closes the OSD menu.2BrightnessOpens the Brightness adjustment scale.3Quick ViewOpens the Quick View menu where you can select a color setting 
for your application.4Next Active InputSwitches the monitor's input source to the next active input.10Chapter 3   Setting Up the Monitor   
						

							Adjusting the Monitor
Tilt the monitor panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level.
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							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 on all LCD screens. Monitors 
with a “burned-in image” are not covered under the HP warranty.
* A prolonged period of time is 12 consecutive hours of non-use.
NOTE:If pressing the power button has no effect, the Power Button Lockout feature may be 
enabled. To disable this feature, press and hold the monitor power button for 10 seconds.NOTE:You can disable the power LED in the OSD menu. Press the Menu button on the front of the 
monitor, then select 
Management > Bezel Power LED > Off.
When the monitor is powered on, a Monitor Status message is displayed for five seconds. The 
message shows which input (VGA or HDMI) is the current active signal, the status of the auto-switch 
source setting (On or Off; factory default is On), the default source signal (factory default is Auto-
switch), the current preset display resolution, and the recommended preset display resolution.
The monitor automatically scans the signal inputs for an active input and uses that input for the 
display. If two or more inputs are active, the monitor will display the default input source. If the default 
source is not one of the active inputs, then the monitor will display the highest ranking priority input in 
the following order: HDMI, then VGA. You can change the default source in the OSD by pressing the 
front panel 
Source button.
HP Watermark and Image Retention Policy
The 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 monitor's 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.
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							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 may damage the monitor. It is 
important to verify that the manufacturer’s mounting solution is compliant with the VESA standard and 
is rated to support the weight of the monitor display panel. For best performance, it is important to use 
the power and video cables provided with the monitor.
Removing the Monitor Stand
You can remove the monitor panel from the stand to install the panel on a wall, a swing arm, or other 
mounting fixture.
CAUTION:Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and all 
cables are disconnected.
1.Disconnect and remove all cables from the monitor.
2.Adjust the monitor to the vertical position.
3.Lay the monitor face down on a flat surface covered by a clean, dry cloth.
4.Press down on the release latch (1) and slide the stand out of the slot on the display head (2).
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							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 mounting device (purchased separately), insert 
four mounting screws through the holes on the mounting device and into the screw holes on the 
VESA mount that was installed on the rear of the monitor.
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