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
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							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 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.
6.If you are using the monitor as a standard single monitor with a desktop computer, connect the
VGA cable between the monitor and computer. The video signal is sent over the VGA cable.
When using the VGA cable, the port replicator features will not function.
If your are connecting an HP notebook computer to the monitor, connect one end of the provided
USB cable to a USB connector on the computer, and the other end to the upstream USB
connector on the monitor. The video signal is sent over the USB cable and the port replicator
features will be functional. For more information, refer to 
Connecting an HP Notebook Computer
and Installing Drivers on page 9.
DO NOT connect both the VGA cable and the USB cable to the monitor.
7.Connect headphones and/or a microphone to the headphones and microphone jacks on the
monitor as needed. As an alternative to headphones, you can connect low wattage speakers to
the headphones jack.
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							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 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 (USB or VGA) 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 USB), 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 (USB). To
switch between USB and VGA input sources, press the Source button on the monitors front panel.
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							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 the
notebook to the monitor.
To install the drivers from the monitors internal flash drive:
1.Turn on power to the monitor and the HP notebook computer.
2.Connect one end of the provided USB cable to a USB connector on the notebook computer, and
the other end to the upstream USB connector on the monitor.
NOTE:For optimal performance, connect the USB cable to a SuperSpeed USB or USB 3.0
port on the notebook. These ports are color-coded in blue or with an ss-USB icon. The monitor
will also function when connected to a USB 2.0 port but will run at lower overall data rates.
Figure 2-8  Connecting the USB Cable
3.After the USB cable is connected, an Autoplay window will pop up on the notebooks screen. In
the Autoplay window, click on Open folder to view files.
NOTE:If the Autoplay window does not pop up, open Windows Explorer, navigate to and
select the HP L2311c drive, then proceed to the next step.
4.Double-click the START file.
5.Select your language and click the arrow button.
6.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 ViewSpan USB Graphics Driver installation is required in order to display video with the
HP L2311c monitor. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers.
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							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 ViewSpan USB Graphics Driver installation is required in order to display video with the
HP L2311c monitor. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers.
5.After the drivers are installed, connect one end of the provided USB cable to a USB connector
on the notebook computer, and the other end to the upstream USB connector on the monitor as
shown above.
NOTE:For optimal performance, connect the USB cable to a SuperSpeed USB or USB 3.0
port on the notebook. These ports are color-coded in blue or with an ss-USB icon. The monitor
will also function when connected to a USB 2.0 port but will run at lower overall data rates.
When connecting a notebook to the monitor after the initial software installation has been completed,
the Autoplay window may pop up on the notebooks screen. You do not need to install the software
each time you connect to the monitor so you can close the Autoplay window. If you do not want the
Autoplay window to pop up each time a connection is made, follow the instructions in the following
link for Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems: 
http://www.support.microsoft.com/kb/
967715.
To disable the Autoplay window in Windows 7:
1.Open Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound > AutoPlay.
2.Uncheck Use Autoplay for all/some devices and click Save.
To access the user documentation after initial setup, insert the CD included with the monitor and use
Windows Explorer to navigate to the documentation on the CD.
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							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 a Notebook
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							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  Connecting a USB 3.0 Device
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							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
button that chooses the video signal input (USB or VGA)
5
OK/auto If the OSD menu is on, press to select the highlighted
menu item.
If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the auto
adjustment feature to optimize the screen image. The auto
adjustment feature only functions if the active video signal
is VGA.
6
Power Turns the monitor on or off.
7   Power LED Blue = Fully powered.
Amber = Sleep mode.
Flashing Amber = Sleep Timer mode.
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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							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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