HP E242 User instructions

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HP EliteDisplay E242 24-inch Monitor
HP EliteDisplay E242 24-inch Monitor Head Only
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HP EliteDisplay E242 24-inch Monitor
1.
Menu button
3.
Power button and LED
2.
Dynamic OSD function buttons
Note: You can reconfigure the Function buttons in the OSD menu to quickly select the most commonly used operations.
1.
VESA mounting pattern available upon removal of column stand
3.
VGA input

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2.
Security lock slot
4.
USB 2.0 upstream
1.
Power input
2.
DisplayPort v 1.2
3.
HDMI input
4.
VGA input
5.
USB 2.0 upstream
1.
USB 2.0 ports
Your ideal office configuration begins with two HP
EliteDisplay E242 monitors combined with an HP
Adjustable Dual Display Stand (AW664AA) for a small
footprint, high productivity work solution.*

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HP EliteDisplay E242 24-inch Monitor
HP EliteDisplay E242 24-inch Monitor Head Only
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HP EliteDisplay E242 and HP Adjustable Dual Display Stand dual monitor
configuration shown. (Note: monitors and stands sold separately)
*NOTE: Multi-monitor support is dependent on your system. Check your user
guide or technical specifications for compatibility. Optional accessories may be
required.
Overview
Be a master at multi-tasking with HP EliteDisplay E242 24-inch Monitor, which is Certified for Windows 10. Experience Full HD
resolution, adjustable comfort features, and an extra-large screen for all of your work.
Key features:
See and share more of your work on the 24-inch diagonal screen with wide 178-degree viewing angles from IPS.
Set your tilt, height adjustment, and swivel to meet your exact comfort requirements.
Connect to a range of PCs and USB devices with HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, and USB ports.
Attach your HP PC or select HP Thin Client directly behind the display.1
Connect the display to your PC or notebook and experience all Windows 10 has to offer.
Get an intelligent, energy-efficient design that is ENERGY STAR® certified, EPEAT® Gold registered2, and meets TCO
Certified Edge requirements with 85% Post-Consumer Recycled plastics.
Design the screen for how you work with HP Display Assistant software.
Customize a complete solution with HP accessories3designed and tested to work with your display.
Get three years of service and support, and extend your protection with optional HP Care Packs.4
1 Requires HP PC Mounting Bracket for Monitors, sold separately. See product QuickSpecs for exact PC and thin client compatibility.
2 EPEAT® registered where applicable. EPEAT registration varies by country. See www.epeat.net for registration status by country.
3 Each sold separately.
4 Sold separately. Service levels and response times for HP Care Packs may vary depending on your geographic location. Service starts on date of
hardware purchase. Restrictions and limitations apply. For details, visit www.hp.com/go/cpc. HP Services are governed by the applicable HP terms
and conditions of service provided or indicated to Customer at the time of purchase. Customer may have additional statutory rights according to
applicable local laws, and such rights are not in any way affected by the HP terms and conditions of service or the HP Limited Warranty provided
with your HP Product.

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HP EliteDisplay E242 24-inch Monitor
HP EliteDisplay E242 24-inch Monitor Head Only
Technical Specifications
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Models:
M1P02AA- HP EliteDisplay E242 24-inch Monitor
N0Q25AA- HP EliteDisplay E242 24-inch Monitor Head Only
Panel
Type
24-inch IPS/PLS w/LED backlight
Viewable Image Area
(diagonal)
60,96 cm (24-inch) widescreen; diagonally measured
Panel Active Area
(W × H)
51,84 x 32,4 cm (20.41 x 12.76 in)
Resolution
1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Viewing Angle
Up to 178° horizontal/178° vertical typical
Brightness
250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio
(Typical)
1000:1 Static; 5,000,000:1 Dynamic (DCR)
Response Times*
7 ms gray to gray
Pixel Pitch
0.270 x 0.270 mm
Pixels Per Inch (PPI)
93.9
Backlight Lamp Life
(to half brightness)
30,000 hours minimum
Color Support
Up to 16.7 million colors with the use of FRC technology
Color Gamut (Typical)
72%
* Performance specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component
manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower.
User Controls
Buttons or Switches
Dynamically adjust depending upon OSD screen selected
Languages
10 (English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Netherlands,
Portuguese, Japanese, T-Chinese and S-Chinese)
On Screen Display
(OSD) User Controls
Brightness, Contrast, Color Control, Input Control, Image Control,
Power Control, Menu Control, Management, Language, Information
Signal Interface/
Performance
Horizontal Frequency
30 - 80 KHz
Vertical Frequency
50 –60 Hz
Native Resolution
1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Preset Graphic Modes
(non-interlaced)
640 x 480 @ 60Hz
720 x 400 @ 70 Hz
800 x 600 @ 60 Hz
1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
1280 x 720 @ 60 Hz

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1280 x 800 @ 60 Hz
1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz
1600 x 900 @ 60 Hz
1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz
1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum Pixel Clock
Speed
170 MHz
Anti-Glare
Yes
Video/Other Inputs
Plug and Play
Yes
Input Connectors
1) DisplayPort 1.2, (1) HDMI, (1) VGA
HDCP support on DisplayPort and HDMI
USB
(3) USB 2.0 (Two downstream and one upstream)
Cables Included
(1) DisplayPort 1,8 m (5.9 ft) ; (1) VGA 1,8 m (5.9 ft);
(1) USB 1,8 m (5.9 ft)
Audio
N/A
Multimedia
Speakers
N/A
Power
Power Supply
Internal
Input Power
100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Maximum Power
38 W
Typical Power
30 W
Sleep Power
0.5 W (standby)
Power Cable Length
1.9 m (6.2 ft)
1.83 m (6 ft - head only model)
Mechanical
Dimensions
(W × D × H)
Unpacked w/stand
56,22 x 18,9 x 51,9 cm
(22.13 x 7.44 x 20.43 in)
Unpacked w/o stand
(head only)
56,22 x 5 x 37,74 cm
(22.13 x 1.97 x 14.86 in)
Packaged
65,5 x 22,6 x 44,7 cm
(25.79 x 8.9 x 17.6 in)
Weight
Head Only
4,2 kg (9.26 lb)
Unpacked with stand
6,23 kg (13.73 lb)
Packaged
8,43 kg (18.58 lb)
Packaged (head only)
6,4 kg (14.11 lb)
Detachable Stand
No
Height Adjustment
Yes, 150 mm

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Ergonomic Features
- Not available on
head only model
Tilt Range
-5° to +25°
Swivel
±45°
Pivot
90°
Environmental
Temperature -
Operating
5° to 35° C (41° to 95° F)
Temperature - Non-
operating
–20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
Humidity - Operating
20% to 80% non-condensing
Humidity - Non-
operating
5% to 95%, 38.7° C max wet-bulb
Altitude - Operating
0 to 5,000 m (0 to 16,400 ft)
Altitude –Non-
operating
0 to 12,192 m (0 to 40,000 ft)
White LED Backlights
Yes
CCFL Panel
No
Arsenic-Free Display
Glass
Yes
Low Halogen1
Yes
Mercury-Free Display
Backlighting
Yes, Mercury-free LED backlighting
Environmental Data
Eco-Label Certifications
& declarations
This product has received or is in the process of being certified to the following approvals and may
be labeled with one or more of these marks:
IT ECO declaration
US ENERGY STAR®
TCO 6.0 / TCO Certified Edge
EPEAT® <Gold> registered in the United States. See http://www.epeat.net for registration
status in your country
Energy Consumption
(in accordance with US
ENERGY STAR® test
method)
115VAC, 60Hz
230VAC, 50Hz
100VAC, 60Hz
Normal Operation
18.03 W
18.06 W
18.5 W
Sleep
0.5 W
0.44 W
0.5 W
Off
0.22 W
0.27 W
0.3 W
Heat Dissipation*
115VAC, 60Hz
230VAC, 50Hz
100VAC, 60Hz
Normal Operation
62 BTU/hr
62 BTU/hr
63 BTU/hr
Sleep
2 BTU/hr
2 BTU/hr
2 BTU/hr
Off
1 BTU/hr
1 BTU/hr
1 BTU/hr
*NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated based on the measured watts, assuming the service level is
attained for one hour.

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Additional Information
This product is in compliance with the Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
directive - 2002/95/EC.
This HP product is designed to comply with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive –2002/96/EC.
This product is in compliance with California Proposition 65 (State of California; Safe
Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986).
This product is in compliance with the IEEE 1680 (EPEAT) standard at the Gold level, see
www.epeat.net
Plastics parts weighing over 25 grams used in the product are marked per ISO 11469 and
ISO1043.
This product contains 44.1 % post-consumer recycled plastic (by wt.)
This product is 98.2 % recycle-able when properly disposed of at end of life.
Packaging Materials
External:
PAPER/Corrugated
850 g
Internal:
PLASTIC/EPS (Expanded Polystyrene)
335 g
PLASTIC/Polyethylene low density
20 g
RoHS Compliance
Hewlett-Packard is committed to compliance with all applicable environmental laws and
regulations, including the European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive.
HP’s goal is to exceed compliance obligations by meeting the requirements of the RoHS Directive on
a worldwide basis. By July 1, 2006, RoHS substances will be virtually eliminated (virtually = to levels
below legal limits) for all HP electronic products subject to the RoHS Directive, except where it is
widely recognized that there is no technically feasible alternative (as indicated by an exemption
under the EU RoHS Directive).
Environmental Data
Eco-Label Certifications
& declarations
This product has received or is in the process of being certified to the following approvals and may
be labeled with one or more of these marks:
IT ECO declaration
US ENERGY STAR®
TCO 6.0 / TCO Certified Edge
EPEAT® <Gold> registered in the United States. See http://www.epeat.net for registration
status in your country
Energy Consumption
(in accordance with US
ENERGY STAR® test
method)
115VAC, 60Hz
230VAC, 50Hz
100VAC, 60Hz
Normal Operation
19.22 W
19.27 W
19.4 W
Sleep
0.22 W
0.27 W
0.21 W
Off
0.19 W
0.23 W
0.19 W
Heat Dissipation*
115VAC, 60Hz
230VAC, 50Hz
100VAC, 60Hz
Normal Operation
66 BTU/hr
66 BTU/hr
66 BTU/hr
Sleep
1 BTU/hr
1 BTU/hr
1 BTU/hr
Off
1 BTU/hr
1 BTU/hr
1 BTU/hr
*NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated based on the measured watts, assuming the service level is
attained for one hour.

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HP EliteDisplay E242 24-inch Monitor Head Only
Technical Specifications
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Additional Information
This product is in compliance with the Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
directive - 2002/95/EC.
This HP product is designed to comply with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive –2002/96/EC.
This product is in compliance with California Proposition 65 (State of California; Safe
Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986).
This product is in compliance with the IEEE 1680 (EPEAT) standard at the Gold level, see
www.epeat.net
Plastics parts weighing over 25 grams used in the product are marked per ISO 11469 and
ISO1043.
This product contains 44.1 % post-consumer recycled plastic (by wt.)
This product is 98.2 % recycle-able when properly disposed of at end of life.
Packaging Materials
External:
PAPER/Corrugated
850 g
Internal:
PLASTIC/EPS (Expanded Polystyrene)
335 g
PLASTIC/Polyethylene low density
20 g
RoHS Compliance
Hewlett-Packard is committed to compliance with all applicable environmental laws and
regulations, including the European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive.
HP’s goal is to exceed compliance obligations by meeting the requirements of the RoHS Directive on
a worldwide basis. By July 1, 2006, RoHS substances will be virtually eliminated (virtually = to levels
below legal limits) for all HP electronic products subject to the RoHS Directive, except where it is
widely recognized that there is no technically feasible alternative (as indicated by an exemption
under the EU RoHS Directive).
Options
(sold separately)
HP Adjustable Dual
Display Stand—Part
Number AW664AA
Premium space-saving dual screen solution provides access to more
monitor real estate and makes it possible to manage multiple
applications simultaneously. Weight adjustable for dual monitors from
17-24”. Rotate displays into portrait/landscape positions.
HP Single Monitor
Arm—Part number
BT861AA
The flexible design of the HP Single Monitor Arm provides a seemingly
endless range of display adjustments with an amazing 13 inches of lift,
75 degrees of tilt, and 360 degrees of pan and rotation –all at your
fingertips -- helping you stay comfortable and productive throughout
the day.
HP LCD Monitor Quick
Release —Part number
EM870AA4
An easy-to-use, VESA-compliant, LCD monitor mounting solution that
allows you to quickly and securely attach an LCD monitor to a variety of
stands, brackets, arms or wall mounts. For more information, refer to
this product's QuickSpecs document.
HP LCD Speaker Bar—
Part number NQ576AA
Powered directly by the connected PC, the Speaker Bar seamlessly
attaches to the monitor's lower bezel to bring full audio support to
select HP flat panel monitors. Features include dual speakers with full

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sound range and dual external headphone jacks. Sold separately. For
more information, refer to the product’s QuickSpecs.
HP Business PC Security
Lock v2 Kit—Part
number N3R93AA
Help prevent chassis tampering and secure your PC and display in
workspaces and public areas with the HP Business PC Security Lock v2
Kit.
HP PC Mounting Bracket
for Monitors—Part
number N6N00AA
Customize an altogether better solution with the HP PC Mounting
Bracket for Monitors, which lets you attach your HP Desktop Mini, HP
Chromebox, or select HP Thin Client directly behind select HP Z Displays
and EliteDisplays.
What’s in the box?
HP UHD USB Graphics
Adapter —Part number
N2U81AA
Just plug the adapter into any USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your PC and
connect the DisplayPort connector on the other end to your UHD
display.
What’s in the box?
Monitor and
Accessories
HP EliteDisplay E242 24-inch Monitor (and column stand)
or HP EliteDisplay E242 24-inch Monitor Head Only
AC power cord (1.9m) 6.2ft
VGA Cable (1.8m) 5.9ft
DP Cable (1.8m) 5.9ft
USB 2.0 cable (1.8m)
Documentation
CD (includes U.G., warranty, drivers)
Software
HP Display Assistant
Other
User Guide Languages
English, Arabic, S. Chinese, T. Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish,
French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean,
Norwegian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish,
Swedish and Turkish.
Warranty Languages
English, Arabic, S. Chinese, T. Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish,
French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean,
Norwegian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish,
Swedish and Turkish.
Color
Black
VESA Mounting
100 mm VESA mount
Security Lock-Ready
Yes
Country of Origin
China
Certification and
Compliance
TCO Certified Edge, CEL Grade 1, Microsoft WHQL Certification (Windows 8.1 and Windows 7),
ENERGY STAR® Qualified, EPEAT®Gold2, CE, CB, KC, KCC, NOM, PSB, ICE, TUV-S, ISO 9241-307, EAC,
UL, CSA, PSB, ISC, CCC, CECP, SEPA, ISC, VCCI, FCC, BSMI, WEEE
Compatibility
Compatible with platforms using the VESA standard video modes. Recommended for use with HP
products.
Service and Warranty
Protected by HP, including a 3 year standard limited warranty. Optional HP Care Pack Services are
extended service contracts that extend your protection beyond the standard warranties.3

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© Copyright 2016 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
ENERGY STAR is a registered mark owned by the U.S. government. All specifications represent the typical specifications provided
by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. The only warranties for HP products and
services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be
construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained
herein.
1. External power supplies, power cords, cables and peripherals are not Low Halogen. Service parts obtained after purchase may not be
Low Halogen.
2. EPEAT® Gold where HP registers commercial display products. See www.epeat.net for registration status in your country.
3. Service levels and response times for HP Care Pack Services may vary depending on your geographic location. Service starts from date
of hardware purchase. Restrictions and limitations apply. See http://www.hp.com/go/cpc for details.
4. The HP Quick Release has been designed to support a maximum of up to 24 lbs (10.9 kg) for all devices mounted. Because mounting
surfaces vary widely and the final mounting method and configuration may vary, mounting fasteners are not supplied (other than the
VESA-compliant screws). HP recommends that you consult with a qualified engineering, architectural or construction professional to
determine the appropriate type and quantity of mounting fasteners required for your application and to ensure that your mounting
solution is properly installed to support applied loads.

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Change Log
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Date of change:
Version History:
Action
Description of change:
October 16, 2015
From v1 to v2
Update
“HP UHD USB Graphics Adapter” to “HP Dual Output USB Graphics
Adapter”
May 09, 2016
From v2 to v3
Update
Environmental Values