HP L2206tm User Guide

Connecting the cables
1.Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer.
2.Remove the cable management clip from the pedestal by pulling outward on the two sides of the
clip (1) and lifting the clip off the pedestal (2).
Figure 2-3  Removing the cable management clip
3.Connect a VGA signal cable, DVI-D signal cable, or DisplayPort signal cable.
NOTE:The monitor is capable of supporting either analog or digital input. The video mode is
determined by the video cable used. The...

6.Connect one end of the power cord to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor, and
connect the other end to an electrical wall outlet.
Figure 2-4  Connecting the cables
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...

Adjusting the monitor
NOTE:Your monitor model may look different than the model in the following illustrations.
1.Tilt the monitors panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level.
Figure 2-6  Tilting the monitor
2.Adjust the monitor’s height to a comfortable position for your individual workstation. The monitor’s
top bezel edge should not exceed a height that is parallel to your eye height. A monitor that is
positioned low and reclined may be more comfortable for users with corrective...

3.Pivot the monitor from landscape to portrait orientation viewing to adapt to your application.
a.Adjust the monitor to full-height position and tilt the monitor back to full-tilt position (1).
b.Pivot the monitor clockwise 90° from landscape to portrait orientation (2).
CAUTION:If the monitor is not in full-height and full-tilt position when pivoting, the bottom
right corner of the monitor panel will come in contact with the base and potentially cause
damage to the monitor.
Figure 2-8  Pivoting the...

Front components
Figure 2-9  Front components
Table 2-1  Front components
Component Description
1
Menu button Opens, selects from, or exits the OSD menu.
2
Minus/volume button If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward through the OSD
menu and decrease adjustment levels.
If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the volume adjustment
menu.
3
Plus/source button If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate forward through the OSD menu
and increase adjustment levels.
If the OSD menu is inactive,...

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 may occur on monitors that display the same static image on-
screen for 12 or more consecutive hours of non-use. 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...

Connecting USB devices
USB connectors are used to connect devices such as a digital camera, USB keyboard, or USB mouse.
Two USB connectors are located on the side panel of the monitor.
NOTE:You must connect the USB hub cable from the monitor to the computer to enable the USB 2.0
ports on the monitor. Refer to Step 4 in 
Connecting the cables on page 5.
Figure 2-10  Connecting USB devices
Connecting USB devices
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Removing the monitor pedestal base
You can remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base to install the panel on a wall, swing arm, or
other mounting fixture.
CAUTION:Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and the
power and signal cables are both disconnected. Also disconnect all USB cables connected to the
monitor.
1.Disconnect and remove the signal, power, and USB cables from the monitor.
2.Lay the monitor face down on a flat surface covered by a clean, dry...

Mounting the monitor
The monitor panel can be attached to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture.
NOTE:This apparatus is intended to be supported by a UL or CSA listed wall mount bracket.
1.Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refer to Removing the monitor pedestal base
on page 12.
CAUTION:This monitor supports the VESA industry standard 100 mm mounting holes. To
attach a third-party mounting solution to the monitor, four 4 mm, 0.7 pitch, and 10 mm long
screws are required. Longer...

Locating the rating labels
The rating labels on the monitor provide the spare part number, product number, and serial number.
You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monitor model. The rating labels are
located on the rear panel of the monitor display head.
Figure 2-14  Locating the rating labels
Installing a cable lock
You can secure the monitor to a fixed object with an optional cable lock available from HP.
Figure 2-15  Installing a cable lock
14 Chapter 2   Setting up the monitor