HP EM890AA - Manual

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with the monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source andconnection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with themonitor, refer to the Power Cord Set R...

Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of the monitor: ● Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only thosecontrols that are covered in the operating instructions. If the monitor is not operating properly orhas been dropped o...

3 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and otherattached devices, then follow the instructions below. Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base NOTE: The monitor is shipped with the base attached in a folded-flat position. To be...

5. Remove the swivel locking pin (5) from the pedestal base. Figure 3-2 Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base Rear Components Figure 3-3 Rear Components Component Function 1 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 USB Downstream Connectors Connects optional USB devices to the m...

Connecting the Signal and Power Cables 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. 2. Connect a VGA signal cable or DVI-D signal cable. NOTE: The monitor is capable of supporting either analog or digital input. The video mode is determined by the video cable use...

Connecting USB Devices 1. Connect one end of the provided USB cable to the USB hub upstream connector on the rear panelof the monitor, and the other end to the USB connector on the computer. 2. Connect USB devices to the two USB downstream connectors on the monitor. Figure 3-5 Connecting USB Devices...

Adjusting the Monitor NOTE: Your monitor model may look different than the model in the following illustrations. 1. Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. Figure 3-7 Tilting the Monitor 2. Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle....

Turning on the Monitor 1. Press the power button on the computer to turn it on. 2. Press the power button on the front of the monitor to turn it on. CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a prolonged period of time.* To avoid burn-in imag...

Using the Accessory Rails The monitor features accessory rails on the rear that can be used to mount optional devices, such asthe HP speaker bar, to attach to the LCD. Refer to the documentation included with the optional devicefor detailed mounting instructions. Figure 3-11 Using the Accessory Rail...

Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base You can remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base to install the panel on a wall, a swing arm,or other mounting fixture. CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and the power and signal cables are both disconnec...

Mounting the Monitor The monitor panel can be attached to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture. 1. Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refer to Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base on page 13 in the previous section. 2. To attach the monitor to a swing arm, insert four 10mm screws...

Locating the Rating Labels The rating labels on the monitor provide the spare part number, product number, and serial number.You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monitor model. The rating labels arelocated on the rear panel of the monitor display head. Figure 3-14 Locating the Rat...

4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities The CD that comes with the monitor contains files you can install on the computer: ● an .INF (Information) file ● an .ICM (Image Color Matching) file ● auto-adjustment pattern utility ● additional software for the monitor model NOTE: If the monitor does...

Installing the .INF and .ICM Files After you determine that you need to update, you can install the .INF and .ICM files from the CD ordownload them. Installing from the CD To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from the CD: 1. Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is di...

Front Panel Controls Table 4-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control Function 1 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. 2 – (minus)/Auto ● If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backwardthrough the OSD menu and decrease adjustmentlevels. ● If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the autoa...

Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu or from the HP DisplayAssistant utility. Using the On-Screen Display Menu Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences. Toaccess the OSD, do the f...

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. ● Save and Return —to save all cha...

Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Factory Reset Returns all OSD menu settings and DDC/CI controlsto the factory default settings, except the Language. Source Control Selects the video input signal. VGA is the factorydefault. DVI Selects DVI as the video input signal. VGA Selects VGA as the video in...

Using the HP Display Assistant Utility HP Display Assistant, included on the software and documentation CD, is a software utility that guidesyou through the tuning process with easy to understand instructions and background patterns designedfor each monitor control. It provides: ● Accurate screen ca...

● OSD Lockout —The OSD can be enabled or disabled by pressing and holding the Menu button on the front panel for 10 seconds. If the OSD is locked, the warning message OSD Lockout displays for ten seconds. ◦ If the OSD is locked, press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD. ◦ If t...

6. Press the - (Minus) or + (Plus) button to adjust the hour. 7. Press the Menu button again to enter the time for minutes. 8. Press the - (Minus) or + (Plus) button to adjust the minutes. 9. Press the Menu button to lock in the time chosen. 10. After setting the current time, the highlight automati...

Select This Option To Do This Activity Extension Sets the time in minutes before the monitor turns off if there is any keyboard or mouseactivity after the Display Off time is reached. If the keyboard or mouse is used, thenHP Display LiteSaver waits until the set amount of time before turning the dis...

3. Select the Color Management tab, then click the Add button to open the Add Profile Association dialog box. 4. Select the sRGB Color Space Profile.icm file, then click the Add button 5. To activate a color profile for the monitor, you must set it as the Default Monitor Profile. Select sRGB Color S...

A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommendedsolutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power button on front panel ofthe monitor is t...

B Technical Specifications NOTE: All performance specifications are provided by the component manufacturers. Performance specifications represent the highest specification of all HP's component manufacturers' typical levelspecifications for performance and actual performance may vary either higher o...

Altitude: Operating Storage 0 to 3657.6 m 0 to 12192 m 0 to 12,000 feet 0 to 40,000 feet Power Consumption (maximum) <44 watts Input Terminal One VGA connector with cable included;one DVI connector with cable included Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are...

Energy Saver Feature When the monitor is in its normal operating mode, the monitor uses less than 33.5 watts and the Powerlight is green. The monitor also supports a reduced power state. The reduced power state will be entered into if themonitor detects the absence of either the horizontal sync sign...

C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a resid...

Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, Germany German Ergonomics Notice HP products which bear the “GS” approval mark, when forming part of a system comprising HP brandcomputers, keyboards and monitors that bear the “GS” approval mark, meet the applicable ergonomic...

Product Environmental Notices ENERGY STAR® Qualification HP Displays marked with the ENERGY STAR® certification mark meet the requirements of the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR program. The EPA ENERGY STAR®certification mark does not imply endorsement by the EPA. As an ENERGY ...

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of withyour household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handingit over to a de...

11363-2006 11363-2006 Turkey EEE Regulation In Conformity with the EEE Regulation EEE Yönetmeli ğ ine Uygundur 42 Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices ENWW

D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to HP standards, toguarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections thatappear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all LCD displays ...