HP W2558hc User Guide
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User’s Guideiii Notational Conventions The following section describes notational conventions used in this document. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows: WARNING: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. NOTE: Indicates additional information.
User’s Guidev Contents Notational Conventions .......................................................................................................................... iii Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ......................................................................................................... iii 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors ................................................................................................................................ 1–1 Features ....................................................................................................................................... 1–1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................ 2–1 Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 2–1 Maintenance Guidelines...................................................................................................................... 2–2 Cleaning the Monitor .......................................................................................................................... 2–2 3 Setting Up the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor........................................................................................................................ 3–1 Installing the Monitor .......................................................................................................................... 3–1 Unfolding the monitor ............................................................................................................... 3–1 Wall-mounting the monitor ........................................................................................................ 3–2 Preparation ............................................................................................................................. 3–2 Connecting the VGA (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital) Cable ...................................................................... 3–3 To connect the VGA cable......................................................................................................... 3–4 To connect the DVI-D cable........................................................................................................ 3–4 Connecting the VGA / DVI-I Cable (Select Models Only) ................................................................... 3–4 Connecting the HDMI Cable ........................................................................................................... 3–4 Audio and Video Cables and Adapters............................................................................................3–5 Connecting the Audio Cable........................................................................................................... 3–6 Connecting the USB Hub Cable ...................................................................................................... 3–6 Connecting USB Devices to the Monitor ...........................................................................................3–7 Connecting the Power Cable .......................................................................................................... 3–7 Cable Management....................................................................................................................... 3–8 Adjusting the Tilt ................................................................................................................................. 3–8 Adjusting the Swivel............................................................................................................................ 3–9 Adjusting the Height .................................................................................................................... 3–10 Pivoting the Monitor........................................................................................................... .......... 3–10 Keyboard Parking............................................................................................................................. 3–12
viUser’s Guide 4 Operating the Monitor CD Software and Utilities .................................................................................................................... 4–1 Installing Drivers............................................................................................................................ 4–1 Downloading updated drivers from the Internet ............................................................................ 4–1 Pivot Pro Software (Select Models)..............................................................................................4–1 Using the Auto-Adjustment Function................................................................................................. 4–2 My Display Software (Select Models) .................................................................................................... 4–3 Front-Panel Controls ............................................................................................................................ 4–3 Using the Onscreen Display (OSD) ....................................................................................................... 4–4 OSD Menu Selections .................................................................................................................... 4–4 Selecting Video Input Connectors ......................................................................................................... 4–8 Identifying Monitor Conditions ............................................................................................................. 4–8 Adjusting Screen Quality ..................................................................................................................... 4–8 Optimizing Analog Video .............................................................................................................. 4–8 Power-Saver Feature ........................................................................................................................... 4–9 Ambient Light Sensor (Select Models) .................................................................................................... 4–9 Task Light (Select Models) .................................................................................................................. 4–10 Webcam (Select Models) .................................................................................................................. 4–10 Capturing Webcam Video and Snapshots ...................................................................................... 4–11 Having a Video Chat or Making Conference Calls .......................................................................... 4–11 High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) ...............................................................................4–11 5 Operating the Digital Picture Frame Card Reader (Select Models) Using the Monitor Menu with the Remote Control .............................................................................. 5–2 Main Menu .................................................................................................................................. 5–3 Viewing Photos ............................................................................................................................. 5–3 Viewing a Slide Show.................................................................................................................... 5–4 Listening to Music/Audio................................................................................................................ 5–4 Watching Video Files .................................................................................................................... 5–5 Changing Settings .............................................................................................................................. 5–5 Changing the language setting ....................................................................................................... 5–6 Changing the display image size setting .......................................................................................... 5–6 Changing the slideshow transition ................................................................................................... 5–7 Changing the slideshow speed ....................................................................................................... 5–7 Changing the slideshow shuffle ....................................................................................................... 5–7 Adjusting the LCD settings for DPF ................................................................................................... 5–8 Restoring factory default ................................................................................................................. 5–8 6 Preparing the Monitor for Shipping Folding the Monitor ....................................................................................................................... 6–1 A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems .................................................................................................................. A–1 Getting Support from hp.com ............................................................................................................... A–3 Preparing to Call Technical Support ...................................................................................................... A–3 Locating the Rating Label................................................................................................................ A–3 B Technical Specifications HP LCD Monitors ................................................................................................................................ B–1 Preset Video and High-Definition Modes................................................................................................ B–3 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy .................................................................................................... B–6 Power Cord Set Requirements .............................................................................................................. B–6
User’s Guidevii C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice .........................................................................................C–1 Modifications................................................................................................................................C–1 Cables .........................................................................................................................................C–1 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only ....................................C–1 Materials Disposal ..............................................................................................................................C–2 Chemical Substances ..........................................................................................................................C–2 Canadian Notice ...............................................................................................................................C–2 Avis Canadien ...................................................................................................................................C–2 European Union Regulatory Notice .......................................................................................................C–2 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union..................................C–3 Japanese Notice.................................................................................................................................C–3 Japanese Power Cord Notice ...............................................................................................................C–3 Japanese Material Content Declaration .................................................................................................C–3 Korean Notice ...................................................................................................................................C–4 EPA ENERGY STAR ® Compliance ........................................................................................................C–4 HP Recycling Program .........................................................................................................................C–4 Republic of Turkey EEE Regulation........................................................................................................C–4
User’s Guide1–1 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The HP LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) screen. This guide discusses the following models: ■w2228h LCD monitor ■2229h LCD monitor ■w2448h/hc LCD monitor ■w2558hc LCD monitor Features ■Large diagonal display ■Optimum resolution: ❏w2228h: 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz ❏2229h: 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz ❏w2448h/hc: 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz ❏w2558hc: 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Plus full-screen support for lower resolutions ■Video inputs supported: ❏VGA analog signal (select models only) ❏DVI digital signal ❏High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) ■Fast response time, providing better experience for gaming and graphics ■Easy viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from one side of the monitor to the other ■Tilt adjustment ■Height adjustment ■Swivel adjustment ■Pivot adjustment, for landscape or portrait viewing (select models only) ■Webcam and microphone (select models only) ■Two-slot memory card reader with remote control (select models only) ■Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) standard mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions, including wall-mounting ■Security lock slot for a Kensington lock security cable (security cable sold separately) ■Plug and Play capability, if supported by your computer system ■On-screen display (OSD) adjustments for ease of setup and screen optimization (choose English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, or Japanese) ■Built-in stereo speakers, rear-facing ■Four to six Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports to use with USB devices. In models with six USB ports, two are reserved for internal-only use (for webcam and card reader).
Product Features 1–2User’s Guide ■Ambient light sensor (select models only) ■Task light (select models only) ■Keyboard parking ■Power Saver to reduce energy consumption ■Quick View settings display ■CD included: ❏Drivers ❏Auto-adjustment software ❏My Display software ❏Webcam software (select models only) ❏Documents ❏Adobe® Acrobat® Reader ■Double-hinged base design