HP W2228h User Guide

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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines
Important Safety Information
The power cord is designed for use with your monitor. To use a different cord, use only a power source and 
connection compatible with this monitor.
Safety Precautions
■Use only a power source and connection compatible with this monitor, as indicated on the label/back plate of 
the monitor.
■Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected to the outlet does not exceed the current rating of the 
electrical outlet, and the total ampere rating of the products connected to the power cord does not exceed the 
rating of the power cord. Look on the power label to determine the ampere rating (Amps or A) for each device.
■Install your monitor near a power outlet that you can easily reach. Disconnect the monitor by grasping the plug 
firmly and pulling it from the outlet. Never disconnect the monitor by pulling the cord.
■Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord.
WARNING: Always connect your monitor, the computer, and other equipment to a grounded (earthed) power 
outlet. To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding 
feature. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
WARNING: For your safety, be sure that the grounded power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily 
accessible to the operator and located as close to the equipment as possible. To disconnect power from the 
equipment, unplug the power cord from the power outlet by grasping the plug firmly. Never pull on the cord.
CAUTION: To protect your monitor, as well as your computer, connect all power cords for your computer and its 
peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, or scanner) to a surge protection device such as a power strip with 
surge protection or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strips must be specifically labeled as having this ability. Use 
a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy, so you can replace your equipment if surge 
protection fails.
 
						

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Maintenance Guidelines
To enhance the performance and extend the life of your monitor:
■Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. If your monitor is not operating 
properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your Hewlett-Packard authorized dealer, reseller, or service 
provider.
■Adjust only those controls that are described in the operating instructions.
■Turn your monitor off when not in use. You can substantially increase the life expectancy of the monitor by using 
a screen saver program and turning off the monitor when not in use.
■Keep your monitor in a well-ventilated area, away from excessive light, heat, or moisture.
■Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered. 
Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings.
■Unplug the monitor from the power outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
■Do not drop the monitor or place it on an unstable surface.
■When removing the monitor base, you must lay the monitor face down on a soft area to prevent it from getting 
scratched, defaced, or broken.
Cleaning the Monitor
The monitor is a high-quality optical device that requires special care when cleaning. To clean the monitor, follow 
these steps:
1.Turn off the computer and the monitor.
2.Unplug your monitor from the power outlet before cleaning.
3.Wipe the screen with a dry, soft, clean cloth.
If the screen requires additional cleaning, use an antistatic screen cleaner.
4.Dust the monitor housing. Use a damp cloth to clean the cabinet.
If the cabinet requires additional cleaning, use a clean cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
5.Plug in the monitor.
6.Turn on the monitor and the computer.
CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any volatile substance to clean the monitor screen or 
cabinet. These chemicals may damage the monitor. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Never use water to clean 
an LCD screen.
 
						

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Setting Up the Monitor
Unpacking the Monitor
1.Unpack the monitor. Make sure all contents are included. Store the packing box.
2.Turn off the computer and other attached devices.
3.Determine whether the monitor will be desktop mounted or wall-mounted. See “Installing the Monitor.”
4.Prepare a flat area to assemble the monitor. You may need a flat, soft, protected area for placing the monitor 
screen-down while preparing it for installation.
5.You need a Phillips screwdriver for preparing the monitor for wall-mounting. You may need a straight-slot 
screwdriver to secure some cables.
Installing the Monitor
You can install the monitor on a desktop or wall-mount it. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location 
near your computer.
Connect the monitor cables after you have installed the monitor.
Unfolding the monitor
1.With the monitor still in its flat, folded state, set it screen-side up on a flat surface.
2.Rotate the screen to the horizontal position (in the figure, the straight arrow is your position in front of the 
monitor). (Perform this step only if your monitor has the pivot feature.)
WARNING: Do not place the double-hinged monitor face down for folding. The base hinge can spring up and 
cause serious injury or damage.
 
						

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3–2User’s Guide 3.Holding the base of the monitor, lift up the panel at its top without touching or putting pressure on the screen (1).
4.Remove the shipping strap (do not cut it) (2).
5.Put the shipping strap in a safe place, in case you need it to ship the monitor.
6.Lift and lower the base hinge for proper viewing.
Wall-mounting the monitor
Before you mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture, you must remove the monitor base 
and the pedestal. Note that the mounting fixture is not supplied. You will need a Phillips screwdriver. Read the 
following warning and caution statements before beginning the procedure.
Preparation
1.Disconnect the power cable and any other cables from the monitor.
2.Carefully place the monitor face down on a flat, soft surface. This might entail elongating the hinge and tilting 
the monitor back to ensure the monitor is flat.
3.With your fingertips, snap off the VESA cover from the back of the monitor.
4.Remove all four screws from the VESA plate.
5.Save the removed items (cover, screws, and base) for future use.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or of damage to the equipment, check that the wall-mounting 
fixture is adequately installed and secured before attaching the monitor. Refer to the instructions supplied with the 
wall-mounting fixture and check that it is capable of supporting the monitor.
WARNING: Do not place the double-hinged monitor face down for folding. The base hinge can spring up and 
cause serious injury or damage.
 
						

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User’s Guide3–3 6.Follow the instructions included with the mounting fixture to ensure that the monitor is safely attached.
The four-threaded mounting holes that are on the back of the panel are compliant with the VESA standard for 
mounting flat-panel monitors. The monitor uses the 100 mm spacing standard.
Use the four holes to attach a swing arm or other mounting fixture.
Connecting the VGA (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital) Cable
Use a VGA video cable or a DVI-D video cable (provided with select models). To use DVI, you must have a 
DVI-compliant graphic card. Connectors are located on the back of the monitor. Be sure the computer and monitor 
are turned off and unplugged.
Some graphic cards have both a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in the box (select models only). 
If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use the DVI-to-VGA converter to connect to the computer: 
Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA 
cable to the converter and the monitor.
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To connect the VGA cable
Connect one end of the VGA video cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the VGA video connector 
on the computer.
To connect the DVI-D cable
Connect one end of the DVI-D video cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the DVI video connector on 
the computer. You can use this cable only if your computer has a DVI-compliant graphic card installed. The monitor 
DVI-D connector and cable are included with select models only.
Connecting the VGA / DVI-I Cable (Select Models Only)
Connect the VGA end of the cable to the back of the computer and connect the DVI-I end of the cable to the monitor.
Connecting the HDMI Cable
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to any compatible digital 
audio/video source, such as a set-top box, a DVD player, or a digital television.
NOTE: If you use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter, you must connect the green audio cable to enable the speakers. The 
signal from the DVI connector is for video only.
 
						

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Audio and Video Cables and Adapters
The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may be required to connect the monitor to the computer, 
TV, or set-top box.
The number and type of cables required may vary by model. Some cables and adapters are included for select 
models only and may be sold separately.
Cable/AdapterNameDescription
HDMI cable HDMI transmits an all-digital signal. It is the 
recommended choice for playback from a DVD 
or DVR.
HDMI is capable of transmitting both 
uncompressed digital audio and digital video 
signals, because it has video, audio, and control 
signals.
DVI cable DVI transmits an all-digital video signal.
VGA cable VGA transmits an analog video signal.
DVI-to-VGA adapter Connects a DVI monitor to a VGA connector on the 
back of the computer, TV, or set-top box or connects 
a VGA monitor to a DVI connector on the back of 
the computer, TV, or set-top box.
DVI-to-HDMI adapter Connects a DVI monitor to an HDMI connector on 
the back of the computer, TV, or set-top box or 
connects an HDMI monitor to a DVI connector on 
the back of the computer, TV, or set-top box.
NOTE: If you use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter, you must 
connect the green audio cable to enable the 
speakers.
VGA-to-DVI-I cable Converts an analog video signal to a digital video 
signal.
NOTE: When using a VGA or DVI signal, you must connect your audio separately because a VGA or DVI signal 
converts only video data, not audio data. A separate audio connection is not necessary when you use an HDMI 
signal, because an HDMI signal can convert both video and audio data.
 
						

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Connecting the Audio Cable
Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer by using the audio cable, as shown in the following illustration.
Connecting the audio cables—connector locations may vary
Connecting the USB Hub Cable
Connect the USB hub cable from the computer to the USB In connector on the monitor. This enables USB 2.0 ports on 
the monitor.
USB In
 
						

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Connecting USB Devices to the Monitor
You can connect four USB devices, such as a USB flash drive or a digital camcorder, to your monitor. Do this only 
after you have connected the USB hub cable from the computer to the monitor.
Connecting the Power Cable
1.Read the warning below.
Connecting the power cable
2.Connect one end of the power cable to the monitor and the other end to a grounded electrical outlet.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your 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.
■Be sure that the grounded power outlet you plug the power cord is easily accessible to the operator and located 
as close to the equipment as possible. A power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or 
pinched by items that are placed upon it or against it.
■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.
See “Technical Specifications” in Appendix B for additional information.
 
						

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Cable Management
The HP LCD monitors have two cable tunnels on either side for cable management. Cables can be easily secured and 
are hidden when viewed from the front.
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Adjusting the Tilt
For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your own preference, as follows:
1.Face the front of the monitor and hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt.
2.Adjust the tilt by moving the top edge of the monitor either toward or away from you, without touching the 
screen.
NOTE: If your monitor has the pivot feature, make sure the cords are set loosely enough so they will not pull and 
disconnect when the monitor is pivoted.