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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.
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iv Features may vary by model. User’s Guide...
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...
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5 Preparing the Monitor for Shipping Preparing the Monitor for Shipping ... 5-1 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 Monitor ... B-1 Preset Video and High-Definition Modes...
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: 2309p LCD monitor ■ 2509p LCD monitor ■ Features Large diagonal display ■ Optimum resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz ■...
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Product Features CD included: ■ Drivers ❏ Auto-adjustment software ❏ Documents ❏ ® ® Adobe Acrobat ❏ Pivot Pro software ❏ 1–2 Features may vary by model. Reader User’s Guide...
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. WARNING: Always connect your monitor, the computer, and other equipment to a grounded (earthed) power outlet.
■ 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.
3. Determine whether the monitor will be desktop mounted or wall-mounted. See “Installing the Monitor” in this chapter. 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.
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Setting Up the Monitor 2. Grip the base near the bottom of the monitor with one hand and hold the top of the monitor with the other hand. Then lift the top part of the monitor until it is unfolded into the desired position.
1. Disconnect the power cable and any other cables from the monitor. 2. Place the monitor face down on a flat, protected surface. 3. Remove the monitor base cover by inserting a screw driver into the slots and prying the cover off. Inserting screwdriver into slots to remove monitor base cover 4.
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Threaded holes for attaching wall mount 6. Follow the instructions included with the mounting fixture to ensure that the monitor is safely attached. The four threaded holes that are on the back of the panel are compliant with the VESA standard for mounting flat-panel monitors.
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.
Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the HDMI Cable (Select Models Only) Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to a computer with an HDMI connector. Connecting the HDMI cable—connector locations may vary...
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. User’s Guide...
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.
Do not pull on a cord or cable. See “Technical Specifications” (Appendix B) for additional information. Connecting the power cable 2. Connect one end of the power cable to the monitor and the other end to a grounded electrical outlet. User’s Guide Setting Up the Monitor...
2. Remove the cable management bracket from the base. 3. Gather the cables from both sides of the monitor and place them over the base. 4. Snap the cable management bracket in place over the base to gather and guide the cables. Cables are partially hidden when viewed from the front.
“Pivot Pro Software” for more information. 1. Face the front of the monitor and hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the pivot: Full pivot — the monitor pivots 90° to portrait position (select models only).
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.
Adjusting the Monitor Height The HP LCD monitor has a slider height adjustment mechanism with a locking feature. The range of the height adjustment is 4 inches (102 mm). 1. While holding the monitor base, push the monitor down to release the lock mechanism.
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Setting Up the Monitor 3–14 Features may vary by model. User’s Guide...
The CD that is included with this monitor contains the drivers and software that you can install on your computer. Installing Drivers If you determine that you need to update the drivers, you can install the monitor-driver INF and ICM files from the CD, or download them from the Internet.
CD provided. Do not use this procedure if your monitor is using a DVI or HDMI input. If your monitor is using the VGA input, this procedure can correct the following image-quality conditions: Fuzzy or unclear focus ■...
2. Touch the slider bar to enable the OSD menu, then press the Menu button. The OSD Main Menu displays. 3. To navigate through the Main or Sub-Menu menu, press the + (Plus) button on the monitor’s front panel to scroll up, or the –...
Operating the Monitor OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selections and their functional descriptions. After changing an OSD menu item, and if the menu screen has these options, you may choose to: Cancel — to return to the previous menu level.
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Select: The factory default is On or Off, depending on the model. Monitor Status Displays the operating status of the monitor each time the monitor is powered on. Select the location to which to display the status: Middle Bottom The factory default is Top or Off, depending on the model.
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Set Sleep Time — Sets the time you want to place the monitor in sleep mode. Set on Time — Sets the time you want the monitor to wake up from sleep mode. Timer — Sets the Sleep Timer feature On or Off; the default setting is Off.
If the OSD is locked, press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD. If the OSD is unlocked, press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to lock the OSD. No Input Signal — Indicates the monitor is not receiving a video signal from the computer on the monitor ■...
To restore the factory settings, access the OSD menu, select Factory Reset, and then select Yes. Power-Saver Feature When the monitor is in normal operating mode, the Power light is aqua and the monitor uses the normal watts of power. For power usage, refer to “Technical Specifications” (Appendix B).
Webcam (Select Models Only) Install CyberLink YouCam software and driver from the CD that came with your monitor. NOTE: USB connectivity between the monitor and PC is required for the webcam to operate. Use your webcam to: create videos from files on your computer.
Operating the Monitor Capturing Webcam Video and Snapshots To use CyberLink YouCam after you install it from the provided CD: 1. Click the Start button. 2. Click All Programs, CyberLink YouCam, and then click CyberLink YouCam again. 3. Click Tutorials to view an instructional video.
2. Set the monitor base on a soft, protected surface. Preparing the monitor for shipping 3. Hold the base with one hand, where it attaches to the rear of the monitor, and push the monitor forward, folding the monitor flat onto the soft, protected surface.
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Preparing the Monitor for Shipping 5-2 Features may vary by model. User’s Guide...
For VGA input, the auto-adjustment feature might fix this problem. Make sure the graphic card supports the optimal resolution. Make sure the latest supported driver is installed for the graphic card. For HP and Compaq systems, you can download the latest graphics driver for your system from: www.hp.com/support.
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Check the monitor’s video cable, and make sure that none of the pins are bent. Make sure that the HP monitor drivers are installed. Refer to “Installing Drivers” in the Operating the Monitor chapter for more information. HP monitor drivers are also available at: http://www.hp.com/support...
Monitor model number (located on label on back of monitor) ■ Monitor serial number (located on label on back of monitor or in the OSD display in the Information menu) ■ Purchase date on invoice ■...
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Troubleshooting A–4 Features may vary by model. User’s Guide...
All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. HP LCD Monitor Face treatment: Glare polarizer with hard coating Input Terminals: VGA connector (select models) ■ DVI-D 24-pin D-type connector (select models) ■...
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Technical Specifications Specifications (Continued) model 2509p Display Type: Viewable Image Size: Tilt: Maximum Weight (unpacked): Dimensions (h x w x d): Maximum Graphics Resolution: Optimum Graphics Resolution: Text Mode: Dot Pitch: Horizontal Frequency (analog mode): Vertical Frequency (analog mode): Environmental Requirements...
Preset Video and High-Definition Modes The monitor automatically recognizes many preset video input modes that will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. Factory Preset Video Input Modes, 2309p and 2509p Preset Resolution 640 x 480 720 x 400...
The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product. If you have questions about the type of power cord to use, contact your HP-authorized service provider.
Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Agency Regulatory Notices Materials Disposal This HP product contains mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the display LCD that might require special handling at end-of-life: Disposal of this material can be regulated because of environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) (http://www.eiae.org).
A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by Specification JIS-C-0950, 2008, mandates that manufacturers provide Material Content Declarations for certain categories of electronic products offered for sale after July 1, 2006. To view the JIS-C-0950 material declaration for this product, visit www.hp.com/go/jisc0950 Korean Notice User’s Guide...
HP offers product end-of-life return programs for HP and other manufacturers’ hardware in several geographic areas. The terms and availability of these programs vary by geography because of differences in regulatory requirements and local customer demand. For information on the HP recycling program, refer to the HP Web site at: http://www.hp.com/recycle Republic of Turkey EEE Regulation Republic of Turkey: In conformity with the EEE Regulation.
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The Table of Toxic and Hazardous Substances/Elements and their Content Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products Part Name Lead (Pb) Liquid Crystal Display Panel Chassis/Other O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.
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Agency Regulatory Notices C–6 Features may vary by model. User’s Guide...
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2-2 guidelines 2-2 monitor conditions Auto Adjustment in Progress 4-7 Check Video Cable 4-7 Input Signal Out of Range 4-7 Monitor Going to Sleep 4-7 No Input Signal 4-7 OSD Lock-out 4-7 monitor operation 4-1 4-10 – monitor setup 3-1 3-13 –...
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Index technical specifications B-1 tilt adjustment 3-11 3-12 – troubleshooting A-1 – Part number: 575820-001 D–2 Features may vary by model. unpacking 3-1 – video and audio cables and adapters 3-6 video input connectors selecting 4-7 User’s Guide...