HP S2031a User Guide

							
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
User Guide 
 
LCD Monitors 
S1931a, S2031/S2031a, 
S2231/S2231a, S2331a S2321aS2331/ ,,
 
						

							

 
 
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Document Part Number: Second Edition (March 2010) 
603307-002
 
						

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Important Safety Instructions 
 
1.  Please read all the following instructions carefully and keep this manual for future reference. 
2.  Unplug this monitor before cleaning. Do not use liquids or aerosol cleaners to clean the surface of 
the LCD. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 
3.  Do not push the surface of the LCD screen with your hands or any hard article. It may cause 
damage to the circuit or liquid crystal molecules inside the monitor.  
4.  Do not expose the equipment to water, rain or moisture.  
5.  Do not place the product on any unstable cart, stand or table, shelves etc. It may fall, causing 
serious damage to itself.  
6.  Do not block or cover the openings for ventilation with any clothing or sheath. Do not place the 
equipment near a radiator or electrical heater or within a closed space, such as a bookcase, without 
proper ventilation.  
7.  Do not place anything on the power cord. Do not locate the power cord where it will be abused by 
persons walking on it.  
8.  Never insert any object into this monitor through cabinet slots as it may touch dangerous 
high-voltage points or cause short circuit, resulting in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any 
kind on the monitor. 
9.  Follow the suggested resolution of the monitor to decide the resolution setting in the computer to 
enable optimum display.  
10.  Avoid displaying the same image on the screen of the monitor for a long time. Otherwise, it may 
cause aging liquid crystal molecules inside the monitor and poor display.  
11.  Unplug the monitor to prolong its life cycle when it has been unused for a long time.  
12.  Do not attempt to service this monitor yourself since opening or removing the covers may expose 
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service engineer.  
13.  Unplug the monitor and take it to the manufacturer’s service personnel under the following 
circumstances:  
a.  When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. 
b.  If liquid has been spilled into the monitor. 
c.  If the monitor has been exposed to rain or water. 
d.  If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. 
e.  When the monitor exhibits a distinct change in performance and servicing is needed.   
 
						

							
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Chapter I. Introduction 
 
1.1 Features 
  Multilingual OSD adjustment   
  Compatible with IBM VGA, extended VGA,  VESA VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGA modes   
  Wide range of applicable voltages (AC 100-240V  50/60Hz ) enables direct use without any 
setting.  
  Plug-and-play VESA DDC1/ 2B Standard. Compat ible with Windows 9x / 2000 / xp / Vista 
operation systems 
 
1.2 Check list 
Please make sure the following items  are included with your LCD monitor; 
  The monitor (and the pedestal) 
 Lower stand 
 Power cord 
 Signal cord 
 User manual 
  Fast installation manual 
 Warranty certificate 
 
If any of these items are missi ng, please contact your dealer  for technical support and custom 
service. 
 
 
Note: Be sure to save original box and  all packing materials for future transport. 
 
Audio cable (select models) 
DVI Cable (select models) 
 
						

							
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Chapter II.  Installation 
 
2.1 Install the pedestal 
 
Please follow the steps illustrated  below to install the pedestal.  
 
 
 
Step 1
  
 
Step 2 
 
						

							
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2.2  Connect your monitor to your computer 
 
1.  Power off and unplug your computer.   
 
2.  Connect the 15-Pin or 24-Pin ends of the signal cable to the VGA or DVI port of your monitor and 
the VGA or DVI OUT jack on the back of your co mputer. Secure the screws on both ends of the 
signal cable.   
3.  Connect the power cords of your computer  and monitor to the nearest electrical outlet.  
4.  Power on your computer and monitor. If your  monitor displays an image, the installation has been 
successfully done. If the monitor does not di splay any image, check all the connections.   
 
Cautions:   1.  For installation, please complete signal  cord connection before plugging the power cord 
into the electrical outlet to  avoid damaging the monitor.   
2.  During installation, please suppor t the front frame with your hand at its center of gravity to 
avoid dropping and damaging the monitor.   
 
 
 
Overview of the ports of the monitor:  
1. 
3.  DVI signal input 
4.  VGA signal input 
2. Audio AC power supply input signal input 
Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer and to the audio connector on the rear 
of the monitor by using the audio cable (provided with select models). 
Connecting the Audio Cable (Select Models) 
(select models) 
 
						

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2.3  Disconnect the pedestal  
 
1.  Press the clip button on the pedestal and remove the pedestal from the stand.  
 
 
2.  Press the clip button on the stand and remove the pedestal from your LCD monitor.  
 
 
Note: This monitor uses VESA-compatible 100mmx100mm installation ports. 
 
						

							
 
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Chapter III.  Monitor overview 
 
Over view of  front panel controls   
 
1.  Menu Button (MENU) 
2. Select Button  
3. Select Button  
4.  OK Button (OK)  
5.  Power Button (POWER) 
 
-(minus) 
+(plus) 
 
						

							
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Chapter IV.  Operational Instruction 
 
 
4.1  Power ON/OFF Switch 
Press this button to power on/off your monitor. Note: The ON/OFF switch does not disconnect your 
monitor from the main voltage. To completely  disconnect the main voltage, please remove the 
power plug from the socket. 
 
4.2 Power indicator 
This indicator lights up in blue when the moni tor operates normally. If the monitor runs in 
power-saving mode, this indicator ch anges to amber. When the monitor is turned off, this indicator is 
unlit.  
 
4.3 Menu features  
All the following features of your monitor can  be accessed and adjusted by using the on screen menu 
(OSD) system.   
1.  If your monitor is not powered on, pr ess the Power” button to turn it on.  
2.  Press the Menu” button to activate the OS D menu. The OSD main menu will be displayed.   
3.  To view the main menu or submenu, press the “+ ” on the front panel of your monitor to scroll up or 
 top of the menu, it returns to bottom of the menu.  
4.  To adjust the selected option, press the “+” or “-” button.   
5.  Select “Save” and return.   
If you do not want to save the setting, select “C ancel” from the submenu or “Exit” from the main 
menu.   
6.  Press the “Menu” button to exit from the OSD menu.   
the “-” to scroll down. Then press the OK
 button to select a highlighted function.  
When the highlight 
scrolls down to the bottom of t he menu, it returns to top of the menu. When the 
highlight scrolls up
 to the
 
						

							
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4.4 OSD operational instructions  
 
 
Icon  Main menu option  Submenu option  Note   
  Switch the video 
input (only 
applicable to some 
models)    When the monitor is connected to two 
active and valid video sources, switching 
between the video input sources is 
available. Switching the video input 
signal sources may take you several 
seconds.   
 Brightness     To adjust the brightness level of the 
screen.   
 Contrast    
To adjust the contrast level of the 
screen. 
 
Image control      To adjust the image on the screen. The 
ambient brightness sensor can also be 
enabled or disabled (only applicable to 
some models) 
  screen (only applicable to VGA input).   
  
Horizontal position    To adjus
t the horizontal position of an 
image (only applicable to VGA input).     
   
Vertical position    To adjus
t the vertical position of an 
image (only applicable to VGA input).     
   
Clock    To minimize the visible vertical lines or 
bars on the screen background. 
Adjusting the clock will change the 
horizontal image on the screen (only 
applicable to VGA input).     
   
Clock phase    To adjust the clock phase of the screen. 
This adjustment elimi
nates all horizontal 
noises to enable clearer and more lifelike 
images and characters  (only applicable 
to VGA input) 
 
  Auto-adjustment  To 
automat ically adjust the image on the