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							2.Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle (select models).
Figure 3-11  Swiveling the Monitor
3.Adjust the monitors height so that it is parallel to your eye height for a comfortable viewing position
(select models).
Figure 3-12  Adjusting the Height
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							4.Pivot the monitor clockwise from landscape to portrait orientation viewing to adapt to your
application (select models).
Figure 3-13  Pivoting the Monitor
NOTE:To view information on the screen in portrait mode, you will need to install the Pivot Pro
software included on the software and documentation CD. The position of the OSD menu can also
be rotated to portrait mode. To rotate the OSD menu, access the OSD menu, select Management,
then select OSD Control.
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.
* 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.
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							Connecting USB Devices
Two USB connectors (on select models) are used to connect devices such as a digital camera, USB
keyboard, or USB mouse.
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 10.
Figure 3-14  Connecting USB Devices
Using the Accessory Rails
The monitor features accessory rails on the rear that can be used to mount optional devices, such as
the HP speaker bar, to attach to the LCD. Refer to the documentation included with the optional device
for detailed mounting instructions.
Figure 3-15  Using the Accessory Rails Feature
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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, a 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. If the monitor has a connected audio cable, disconnect
it.
1.Disconnect and remove the signal and power cables from the back of the monitor.
2.Lay the monitor face down on a flat surface.
3.Remove the screws on the back of the monitor that connect the monitor panel with the pedestal
base.
a.On the double-hinged base, there are four screws that connect the monitor panel to the
pedestal base.
Figure 3-16  Removing the Double-Hinged Pedestal Base
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							b.On the single-hinged base, there are three screws that connect the monitor panel to the
pedestal base.
Figure 3-17  Removing the Single-Hinged Pedestal Base
4.Lift up on the pedestal base to remove it from the monitor display head.
Mounting the Monitor
HP provides an HP Flat Panel Monitor Quick Release (purchased separately) that installs to the back
of the monitor panel and allows you to quickly and securely attach the panel to a wall or swing arm
mounting fixture. To install the HP Quick Release:
1.Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refer to 
Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base
on page 16 steps in the previous section.
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 (not provided with the monitor). Longer screws should 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.
2.Set the monitor panel down on a flat, soft, protected surface.
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							3.Place the optional HP Quick Release onto the back of the monitor. Line up the holes on the HP
Quick Release with the mounting holes on the back of the monitor.
Figure 3-18  Mounting the HP Quick Release
4.Insert four 10mm screws into the mounting holes and tighten.
5.Mount the HP Quick Release to a swing arm or other mounting fixture using the four screws
removed from the back of the monitor in the previous step.
Figure 3-19  Installing the HP Quick Release
CAUTION:The HP Quick Release is designed to support a maximum of up to 24 lbs. (10.9 kg).
If you are mounting to a wall, HP recommends that you consult with a qualified engineering,
architectural, or construction professional to determine the appropriate type and quantity of
mounting fasteners required for your application and to ensure that the mounting solution is
properly installed to support applied loads.
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							6.Insert the monitor panel into the HP Quick Release, and then press down firmly on the monitor to
lock it in place. When the HP Quick Release locks, it will make a clicking sound.
Figure 3-20  Inserting the Monitor Panel into the HP Quick Release
7.Reconnect the cables to the monitor panel.
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 3-21  Locating the Rating Labels
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							4 Operating the Monitor
Software and Utilities
The CD that comes with the monitor contains files you can install on the computer:
●an .INF (Information) file
●an .ICM (Image Color Matching) file
●auto-adjustment pattern utility
●additional software for the monitor model
NOTE:If the monitor does not include a CD, the .INF and .ICM files can be downloaded from the HP
monitors support Web site. See 
Downloading from the Worldwide Web on page 21 in this chapter.
The Information File
The .INF file defines monitor resources used by Microsoft Windows operating systems to ensure monitor
compatibility with the computer’s graphics adapter.
This monitor is Microsoft Windows Plug and Play compatible and the monitor will work correctly without
installing the .INF file. Monitor Plug and Play compatibility requires that the computer’s graphic card is
VESA DDC2–compliant and that the monitor connects directly to the graphics card. Plug and Play does
not work through separate BNC type connectors or through distribution buffers/boxes.
The Image Color Matching File
The .ICM files are data files that are used in conjunction with graphics programs to provide consistent
color matching from monitor screen to printer, or from scanner to monitor screen. The .ICM file contains
a monitor color system profile. This file is activated from within graphics programs that support this
feature.
NOTE:The ICM color profile is written in accordance with the International Color Consortium (ICC)
Profile Format specification.
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							Installing the .INF and .ICM Files
After you determine that you need to update, you can install the .INF and .ICM files from the CD or
download them.
Installing from the CD
To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from the CD:
1.Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is displayed.
2.View the Monitor Driver Software Readme file.
3.Select Install Monitor Driver Software.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions.
5.Ensure that the proper resolution and refresh rates appear in the Windows Display control panel.
NOTE:You may need to install the digitally signed monitor .INF and .ICM files manually from the CD
in the event of an installation error. Refer to the Monitor Driver Software Readme file on the CD.
Downloading from the Worldwide Web
To download the latest version of .INF and .ICM files from the HP monitors support Web site:
1.Refer to 
http://www.hp.com/support and select the country region.
2.Follow the links for the monitor to the support page and download page.
3.Ensure the system meets the requirements.
4.Download the software by following the instructions.
Using the Auto-Adjustment Function
You can optimize the screen performance for the VGA (analog) input by using the -/Auto button on the
monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software utility on the CD provided.
Do not use this procedure if the monitor is using a DVI input. If the monitor is using a VGA (analog)
input, this procedure can correct the following image quality conditions:
●Fuzzy or unclear focus
●Ghosting, streaking or shadowing effects
●Faint vertical bars
●Thin, horizontal scrolling lines
●An off-center picture
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							To use the auto-adjustment feature:
1.Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting.
2.Press the -/Auto button on the monitor front panel.
●You can also press the Menu button, then select Image Control from the OSD Main Menu.
Refer to 
Adjusting the Monitor Settings on page 24 in this chapter.
●If the result is not satisfactory, continue with the procedure.
3.Insert the CD in the disc drive. The CD menu is displayed.
4.Select Open Auto-Adjustment Software. The setup test pattern is displayed.
5.Press the -/Auto button on the monitor front panel to produce a stable, centered image.
6.Press the ESC key or any other key on the keyboard to exit the test pattern.
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