HP Compaq S2021 User manual

S1921
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S192
1d
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S2021
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S
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LCD Monitors
User Guide

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Company, L.P.
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o
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Second Edition (April 2010)
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About This
Guide
This guide provides information on setting upthe monitor, installing drivers, usingthe on-screen displa
y
menu, troubleshootingand technical specifications.
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Text setoff inthis manner indicates thatfailure to followdirections could result inbodily
harmor loss of life.
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Text set off in this manner indicates that failureto followdirectionscould result indamage
to equipment or loss ofinformation.
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Text set offin thismanner provides important supplementalinformation.
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Table of contents
1
P
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od
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ct
F
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e
s
Compaq LCD Monitors .........................................................................................................................
1
2
Safety
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M
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G
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Important SafetyInformation ................................................................................................................
3
SafetyPrecautions ...............................................................................................................................
4
MaintenanceGuidelines .......................................................................................................................
5
Cleaning the Monitor ............................................................................................................
5
Shipping theMonitor ............................................................................................................
5
3
Setti
n
g
Up t
h
e
Mo
n
it
o
r
UnpackingThe Monitor ........................................................................................................................
6
Installing The Monitor ...........................................................................................................................
6
Adjusting The Tilt............................................................................................................................ ...13
4
O
p
er
at
i
n
g
the
M
o
nitor
CD Software andUtilities ................................................................................................................... 1
4
InstallingDrivers ................................................................................................................1
4
Usingthe Auto Adjustment Function ..................................................................................................1
5
Front-BezelControls .......................................................................................................................... 1
6
Using the On-ScreenDisplay(OSD)..................................................................................................1
8
IdentifyingMonitor Conditions ............................................................................................................ 2
0
AdjustingScreenQuality.................................................................................................................... 2
1
Power-Saver Feature ......................................................................................................................... 2
1
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sh
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Solving Common Problems ................................................................................................................ 2
2
Getting Support fromhp.com.............................................................................................................2
3
Preparing toCall Technical Support ...................................................................................................2
4
Locating theRatingLabel ...................................................................................................................
24
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B
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Specificat
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Compaq LCD Monitors .......................................................................................................................2
5
Preset Video Modes ...........................................................................................................................
27
LCDMonitor QualityandPixel Policy.................................................................................................
28
Power CordSetRequirements ............................................................................................................
28
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Federal Communications Commission Notice ...................................................................................
29
Modifications ......................................................................................................................
29
Cables ................................................................................................................................
29
Declaration ofConformityfor Products Marked with the FCC Logo (UnitedStates Only).................
.29
Canadian Notice ................................................................................................................................. 3
0
Avis Canadien .................................................................................................................................... 3
0
European Union RegulatoryNotice ....................................................................................................3
0
German Ergonomics Notice ............................................................................................................... 31
Japanese Notice .................................................................................................................................31
KoreanNotice .....................................................................................................................................31
Power CordSetRequirements ........................................................................................................... 3
1
JapanesePower Cord Requirements ................................................................................ 3
2
Product Environmental Notices ..........................................................................................................3
2
Materials Disposal ............................................................................................................. 32
Disposal ofWaste Equipment byUsers in PrivateHousehold in the European
Union ................................................................................................................................. 3
2
ChemicalSubstances ........................................................................................................ 3
2
HP Recycling Program...................................................................................................... 3
3
Restrictionof Hazardous Substances (RoHS)................................................................... 3
3
TurkeyEEE Regulation .....................................................................................................3
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1
Product
Features
Compaq LCD Monitors
TheCompaq LCD(liquidcrystaldisplay)monitorshaveanactivematrix,thin-filmtransistor(TFT)s
creen
withthe following features:
Large diagonal display
Maximumgraphics resolution:
S1921: 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz
◦
S2021: 1600 x 900 @ 60Hz
◦
Plusfull-screen supportfor lower resolutions
◦
VGA analogvideoinput
DVIdigital signal (selectmodels)
S2021a: 1600x 900@ 60Hz
Easyviewing froma sitting or standing position, or while moving fromone side ofthe monitor to
the other
Tilt adjustment
Removablepedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA)standard mounting
holes for flexiblemounting solutions, including wall-mounting
Securitylockslot for alocking securitycable (securitycable sold separately)
Plug andPlaycapability,if supportedbyyour computer system
On-screen display (OSD) adjustments for ease ofsetup andscreen optimization (choose
English,
Spanish, French, Italian, Deutsch, Japanese,Simplified Chinese or Traditional Chinese)
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◦
S1921d:1366 x 768 @ 60Hz

Built-in stereo speakers, rear- facing select models）
Power Saver toreduce energyconsumption
HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital ContentProtection) on DVIinput(select models)
Software and utilities CD, containingthe following:
Drivers
◦
Auto adjustment software
◦
Documents
◦
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2
Safetyand Maintenance Guidelines
Important
SafetyInformation
A power cord is included with the monitor. Ifanother cord is used, use onlyapower source and
connection appropriatefor this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use witht
he
monitor, refer to the Connecting the Power Cable sectioninChapter 3.
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To reduce the riskofelectric shockor damage totheequipment:
• Do not disable thepower cord grounding feature. The grounding plug is animportant safetyfeature.
• Plug the power cord in agrounded(earthed)outletthat is easilyaccessible at all times.
• Disconnect powerfromthe productbyunpluggingthe power cordfromthe electrical outlet.
For your safety, do not place anythingonpowercords or cables.Arrangethemsothatnoonemay
accidentallysteponortrip over them.Do not pullonacord or cable.Whenunpluggingfromtheelect
rical
outlet,grasp the cord bythe plug.
Toreduce the riskofserious injury,read the Safety andComfort Guide.It describes proper workstation,
setup, posture, and healthand workhabits for computer users, andprovidesimportant electricaland
mechanical safetyinformation. This guide is locatedonthe Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and/or on
the documentationCD, ifone isincludedwiththe monitor.
C
A
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For the protectionofthe monitor,as well as the computer, connect all powercords for the
computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer,scanner) tosome formofsurge
protection device such as apowerstripor Uninterruptible Power Supply(UPS). Not all powerstrips
providesurgeprotection;thepowerstrips mustbe specificallylabeledas havingthisability.Use ap
ower
strip whosemanufacturer offers a Damage Replacement Policyso youcan replace the equipment, if
surge protection fails.
Use the appropriateand correctlysized furniture designed toproperlysupport yourHP LCDmonitor.
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LCD monitors that are inappropriatelysituatedondressers, bookcases, shelves, desks,
speakers, chests, orcarts mayfall over andcause personal injury.
Care should betaken toroute all cords andcablesconnected to the LCD monitorso thattheycan not
be pulled, grabbed,or tripped over.
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Safety
Precautions
Use onlya power sourceand connection compatible with this monitor, as indicated onthelabel/
backplate ofthe monitor.
Be sure thetotal ampere ratingoftheproducts connected totheoutlet does notexceed thecurrent
ratingofthe electrical outlet, andthetotal ampere rating oftheproducts connected tothepower
corddoes notexceedtheratingofthepowercord.Lookon thepower labeltodeterminetheampe
re
rating(Amps or A) for eachdevice.
Install yourmonitor neara power outlet that you caneasilyreach. Disconnectthe monitor by
grasping theplugfirmlyand pullingit fromthe outlet.Never disconnect the monitor by
pulling the
cord.
Do not allowanything to rest on thepower cord. Do not walkon the cord.
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Maintenance
Guidelines
To enhance the performance andextend the life ofthe monitor:
Do notopenthe monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself.Adjust onlythose
controls that are covered intheoperatinginstructions. If the monitor isnotoperating properlyo
r
has beendropped ordamaged, contact an authorized HP dealer, reseller, or service provider.
Use onlya power sourceand connectionappropriate for this monitor, as indicatedonthelabel/
backplate ofthe monitor.
Be surethe total ampere rating ofthe products connected to the outlet does not exceed the current
rating ofthe electricaloutlet,and the totalampere ratingofthe products connectedtothe cord doe
s
not exceed the rating of the cord. Look on thepower label todetermine the ampere rating
(AMPS
or A)for each device.
Install themonitor near an outlet that you can easilyreach. Disconnect the monitor bygrasping the
plug firmlyand pullingitfromthe outlet. Neverdisconnect the monitor bypullingthe cord.
Turn the monitor offwhen not in use. You cansubstantiallyincrease the life expectancyof the
monitor byusing ascreen saver programand turning offthe monitor whennot in use.
Slots andopeningsinthecabinet areprovidedfor ventilation.These openings mustnot beblocked
or covered.Neverpushobjects ofanykindinto cabinet slotsor other openings.
Do notdropthemonitor or place it onan unstable surface.
Do notallowanything torest on thepower cord.Donot walkon the cord.
Keep the monitor in awell-ventilated area,awayfromexcessive light, heat or moisture.
When removing the monitor base, youmust laythe monitor face down on a soft area to preventit
fromgetting scratched, defaced, or broken.
Cleaning the Monitor
1.
Turn offthe monitor and the computer.
2.
Unplug the monitor fromthe wall outlet.
3.
Clean the monitor plastics with a clean cloth dampened with water.
4.
Clean the monitor screen withan antistatic screen cleaner.
C
A
UTION:
Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any other volatile substances tocleanthe
monitor or thescreen. These chemicals maydamage the cabinet finishas well as the screen.
Shipping
the Monitor
Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You mayneed it later if you move or ship the monitor.
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3
Setting Up the Monitor
Unpacking
the
Monitor
1.
Unpackthe monitor. Make sure all contents are included. Storethe packing box.
2.
Turn offthe computer and other attacheddevices.
3.
Determine whether themonitor will be desktop mounted or wall-mounted. See“Installing the
Monitor” in this chapter.
4.
Prepare a flat area toassemble the monitor. You mayneed aflat, soft, protected area for placing
the monitor screen-down whilepreparingitfor installation.
5.
Youneed aPhillips screwdriverfor preparingthe monitor for wall-mounting. Youmayneeda
straight-slotscrewdriver tosecure somecables.
Installing
the
Monitor
You caninstall the monitor on a desktop or wall-mount it. Place the monitor in aconvenient, well-
ventilated locationnear yourcomputer. Connectthemonitor cables after youhave installedthemonitor.
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1.
Set the monitor screenface down on aflat,soft, protected tableor desksurface with thesupport
column overhangingthe edge.
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:
The screen is fragile.Avoidtouching orapplyingpressure to the LCD screen;doing
so can causedamage.
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2.
Align the column with the monitor support column and push forward until the column
locks in place.Then align the standwith the column and push the stand towards the
bottomofthe monitor.
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Installingthe monitor column and stand
3.
Lift the monitor to an upright position andplace on aflat, stable surface.
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Monitor inupright position
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1.
Checkthe stabilityofthe wall-mounting fixture.
W
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I
NG
!
To reduce the riskofpersonal injuryor ofdamage tothe equipment, checkthat the
wall-mounting fixture is adequatelyinstalledand securedbefore attaching the monitor. Refer to
the
instructions suppliedwith thewall-mounting fixture andcheckthat itis capableof supporting the
monitor.
2.
Disconnect the power cableand anyother cables fromthe monitor.
3.
Placethemonitor face down on a flat,protectedsurface.
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Bottomviewof monitor stand showingrelease button (circled)
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Remove the stand frommonitor
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4. Press the release buttonas indicated first before removing the stand then followthe arrow
direction toremoveit.

6
.
Follow theinstructions included withthemounting fixture to ensure that the monitoris safely
attached.
The four threaded holes that are ontheback ofthe panel are compliantwiththeVESA standard
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5. Use the threaded holes to attach thewall mount bracket.
Use the four holes (
A
), (
B
), (
C
), and (
D
) to attachtheswingarmor other mounting fixture to the
backofthe monitor with screws (notsupplied).
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.
Attach aswingarmor othermounting fixture.
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The threaded holes

N
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TE:
Ifyour computer has aDVI connector and noVGA connector, use aDVI-I to VGAadapter
to connect your computer to themonitor. Connectthe DVI-I toVGA adapter totheDVIconnect
or
on thecomputer graphic card, andconnecttheVGA cable tothe adapter and the monitor.
Connect one endoftheVGA videocable to thebackof the monitor and the other end to the VGA
video connector onthe computer.
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Connecting the VGA(Analog) Cable or DVI-D(Digital) Cable
Use a VGA videocable or a DVI-D(selectmodels)cable to connect your monitorto your computer.
1.
To co
n
n
e
ct
t
he
VG
A
c
able
(provided with select models)
2.
To co
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ct
the
DVI
-
D
ca
b
le
(provided with sele
ct models)
Connect oneendofthe DVI-D videocableto the backofthe monitor andtheother end tothe DVI-
D videoconnector on thecomputer. You can use this cable onlyif your computer has a DVI
compliant graphics card installed. The monitor DVI-D connector andcable are included with se
lect
models only.
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ConnectingtheVGA or a DVI-D (select models) cable
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Protect
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(HP
C
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(Select Models)
Ifyour monitor supports HDCP, it can receive high-definition content. High-definition content is available
in many sources, such as Blue-ray Disc devices or HDTV airor cablebroadcasts.Ifyou donothavean
HDCP-enabledmonitor, youwill see a blankscreen ora lowerresolution picture when playing high-
definition protected content. Yourcomputer graphics card and monitor must both support HDCP to
displayprotected content.
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(selectmodels)
Connect thebuilt-in monitor speakers to the computer byusingtheaudio cable,as the
following illustration shows
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Connecting the audio cables (select models)
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When using a VGA or DVIsignal, you must connect your audio separatelybecausea
VGA or DVI signal converts onlyvideodata, notaudio data.
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1.
Follow all Electrical andPower Warnings
W
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N
I
NG
!
To reduce the riskofelectric shock or damage to your equipment:
Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safetyfeature.
Plug thepower cord into a grounded(earthed) electrical outlet.
Besure thatthe grounded poweroutlet youplugthepower cordinto is easilyaccessibletothe
operator and located as close to the equipment as possible.Apower cord should berouted so th
at
it is not likelyto be walked on orpinched byitems that areplaced upon it or against it.
Do not place anything on power cords orcables.Arrange themso thatno one mayaccidentally
step onor trip over them. Do notpull on a cord or cable.
See“Technical Specifications” (AppendixB) for additional information.
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Connecting the power cable
2.
Connectoneendofthe powercable to the monitor and theotherendtoagrounded electricaloutlet.
W
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I
NG
!
Topreventinjuryfromelectricalshock,youshoulddooneofthefollowingifaproperly
groundedelectrical outlet isnotavailable: (1) You should use anelectrical outlet adapter that
provides propergrounding. (2) You shouldhave aproperlygroundedelectrical outlet installed.
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Adjusting the Tilt
For optimal viewing,adjust the screen tilt toyour own preference, as follows:
1.
Facethefront ofthe monitor and holdthe base so that you donottopplethemonitor whilechanging
the tilt.
2.
Adjust the tilt bymoving thetopedge ofthe monitor either toward or awayfromyou, without
touchingthe screen.
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Tilt adjustment
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Adjusting the Tilt
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4
Operating the Monitor
CD Software and Utilities
The CD that is included with this monitor contains drivers and software that you can install on yo
ur
computer.
Installing Drivers
Ifyoudetermine that youneed to update thedrivers, youcan install themonitor driver INF and ICM fi
les
fromthe CD, or downloadthemfromthe Internet.
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To install themonitor driversoftware fromthe CD:
1.
Insert theCDin yourcomputer CD drive.The CD menu appears.
2.
Selectthelanguage.
3.
Click
I
n
stall
M
o
nitor
Driver
Softw
a
r
e
.
4.
Followtheon-screen instructions.
5.
Ensure thatthe proper resolutions and refresh rates appear in the DisplayControl Panel settings.
Refer to the Windows® operatingsystemdocumentation for more information.
N
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Youmight need to install the digitallysigned monitor drivers(INF or ICMfiles) manually
fromthe CD, in case ofan installationerror. Refer to the “Driver Software Readme” file on theCD
for instructions (in English only).
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To download the latestversion ofdrivers and softwarefiles fromthe HP Support site:
1.
Refer to:
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Select your country/region.
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Select
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.
4.
Enterthe model number ofyour monitor. The software download pages for your monitorare
displayed.
5.
Downloadandinstall thedriver andsoftware files byfollowingtheinstructions onthe download
pages.
6.
Ensure that your systemmeets the requirements.
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