HP La2006x User Guide

Rear Components
Figure 2-2  Rear Components
Component Function
1 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor.
2 DisplayPort Connects the DisplayPort cable to the monitor.
3 DVI-D Connects the DVI-D cable to the monitor.
4 VGA Connects the VGA cable to the monitor.
5 USB Upstream Connector Connects the USB hub cable to the monitors USB hub
connector and to a host USB port/hub.
6USB Downstream
Connectors (2)Connects optional USB devices to the monitor.
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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) then lifting the clip off the pedestal (2).
Figure 2-3  Removing the Cable Management Clip
Figure 2-4  Removing the Cable Management Clip (HP LA1956x Model)
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3.Connect a VGA signal cable, DVI-D signal cable, or DisplayPort signal cable. Refer to Figure 2-5
Connecting the Cables on page 8Figure 2–7 and Figure 2-6 Connecting the Cables (HP
LA1956x Model) on page 8Figure 2–8.
NOTE:The monitor is capable of supporting either analog or digital 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...

5.Connect one end of the power cord to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor, and
the other end to an electrical wall outlet.
Figure 2-5  Connecting the Cables
Figure 2-6  Connecting the Cables (HP LA1956x Model)
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...

6.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
Figure 2-8  Installing the Cable Management Clip (HP LA1956x Model)
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Front Panel Controls
Figure 2-9  Monitor Front Panel Controls
Table 2-1  Monitor Front Panel Controls
Control Function
1
Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu.
2
Minus If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward through
the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels.
3
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 (VGA, DVI, or...

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 2-10  Tilting the Monitor
2.Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle.
Figure 2-11  Swiveling the Monitor
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3.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 lenses. The monitor
should be repositioned as you adjust your working posture throughout the work day.
NOTE:When the monitor is unfolded for the first time, the display head is locked from adjusting
to a full-height position. To...

4.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.
If you are adding an...

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 (DisplayPort, DVI, or VGA) is the current active signal, the...