HP L2311c User Guide

Connecting the Monitor 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) then lifting the clip off the pedestal (2).
Figure 2-3  Removing the Cable Management Clip
3.Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 (network) jack on the monitor and the other
end to an RJ-45 wall jack or router.
Figure 2-4  Connecting the Ethernet Cable
Connecting the Monitor...

4.Connect peripheral USB devices to the USB ports on the monitor as needed. USB 3.0 ports are
located on the side panel. USB 2.0 ports are located on the rear panel. If you are connecting a
keyboard and mouse (not provided), connect them to the USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel.
Figure 2-5  Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse
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5.Connect the circular end of the power supply cord to the DC power IN connector on the back of
the monitor. Connect the female end of the three-pronged power cord to the power supply and
the male end to an electrical wall outlet.
Figure 2-6  Connecting the Power Cord
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...

8.Secure the cables in place with the cable management clip. Press the clip straight down on the
curved neck of the pedestal ensuring that the tabs on the sides of the clip snap into the slots on
the pedestal.
Figure 2-7  Installing the Cable Management Clip
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 a...

Connecting an HP Notebook Computer and Installing
Drivers
To use the monitor with an HP notebook computer, connect the USB cable between the notebook
and monitor and install the USB and LAN drivers. The video signal is sent over the USB cable. The
USB cable also enables all of the port replicator functions.
You can install the drivers from the CD included with the monitor before connecting the notebook to
the monitor or you can install the drivers from the monitors internal flash drive after connecting...

To install the drivers from the CD included with the monitor:
1.Insert the CD into the optical drive on the notebook computer.
NOTE:If the Autoplay window does not pop up, use Windows Explorer to select the CD, then
proceed to the next step.
2.Double-click the START file.
3.Select your language and click the arrow button.
4.Install the HP L2311c Driver Software (ViewSpan USB Graphics Driver, LAN7500 USB
Ethernet Driver, Monitor INF and ICM Drivers, and the Renesas USB 3.0 Driver Update). Note
that the...

Charging Your HP Notebook Computer
The monitor includes a 90W DC power out port that can be used to charge your HP notebook
computer.
NOTE:The charging system supplies up to 90 watts of power. HP notebooks requiring more than
90 watts may not be charged by the system. Only HP notebooks are supported.
To charge your HP notebook, connect one end of the supplied DC power cable to the power OUT
connector on the monitor and the other end to the power connector on the notebook.
Figure 2-9  Connecting Power to...

Connecting Optional USB Devices
The monitor includes a USB 3.0 hub with two external USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel and two USB
3.0 ports on the side panel. Connect USB 2.0 devices, such as a keyboard and mouse, to the USB
2.0 ports on the rear panel. Connect USB 3.0 devices to the USB 3.0 ports on the side panel.
NOTE:You must connect the USB hub cable from the monitor to the computer to enable the USB
ports on the monitor. Refer to Step 6 in 
Connecting the Monitor Cables on page 5.
Figure 2-10...

Front Panel Controls
Figure 2-11  Monitor Front Panel Controls
Table 2-1  Monitor Front Panel Controls
Control Function
1  Webcam with Dual
Microphone ArrayActive = Blue LED
2
Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu.
3
Minus If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward through
the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels.
4
Plus/source If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate forward through
the OSD menu and increase adjustment levels.
If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the source...

Adjusting the Monitor
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 2-12  Tilting the Monitor
2.Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle.
Figure 2-13  Swiveling the Monitor
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