HP f2304 - Manual

User’s Guide 2–1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with your monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with your monitor, refer to...

2–2 User’s Guide Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Å WARNING: For the protection of your monitor, as well as your computer, connect all power cords for your computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, scanner) to some form of surge protection device such as a power strip or Unin...

2–4 User’s Guide Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning the Monitor To clean the monitor, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the monitor and the computer.2. Unplug the monitor. 3. Dust the monitor by wiping the screen and the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth. Ä CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner,...

User’s Guide 3–1 3 Setting Up the Monitor The f2304 monitor connects to your computer through an analog connector (VGA) or a digital (DVI) connector. Some video cards support a higher resolution through an analog (VGA) connection than through a digital (DVI) connection.The f2304 monitor supports res...

Setting Up the Monitor User’s Guide 3–5 Å WARNING: 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 image damage on your monitor screen, you should always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monit...

Setting Up the Monitor User’s Guide 3–7 Mounting the Monitor 1. Remove the monitor base. Refer to “Removing the Monitor Base” steps in the previous section. 2. With the base is removed, use the four threaded screw holes on the monitor panel to mount the monitor. The mounting holes are spaced 4 inche...

3–8 User’s Guide Setting Up the Monitor Side Panel Connectors A B C D E F G Label Connector Color Function A Y Green High-Definition Component Video Input Connects to the video component output of a DVD player or set-top box. The f2304 monitor is capable of displaying video from 480i, 480p, 720p, an...

3–10 User’s Guide Setting Up the Monitor Cable Management The f2304 monitor is designed to help you organize your monitor cables in one area. The power cord, the VGA, and DVI cables can be threaded through the hole in the back of the monitor stand and positioned over the two hooks on the inside of t...

User’s Guide 4–1 4 Operating the Monitor Installing the Information Files The User Guide CD included with this monitor contains two information files to be installed onto your computer; an .INF file and an .ICM file. ■ The .INF file defines monitor resources and provides specifications used by most ...

4–2 User’s Guide Operating the Monitor Using Monitor Buttons The monitor buttons are located under the front panel of the monitor. The monitor buttons are used to: ■ Turn on the monitor. ■ Open the Main Menu onscreen display (OSD) window where you can change the monitor settings. ■ Control the brigh...

Operating the Monitor User’s Guide 4–5 Adjusting Monitor Settings Press the Menu button to view the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu. The Main Menu window pops up and you can make adjustments to your monitor’s various features. Use the arrow keys in the Main Menu window to make your adjustments. Using t...

4–8 User’s Guide Operating the Monitor ✎ The Image Control Clock and Clock Phase selections are not available when the monitor is operating in the DVI (digital) mode. Using the Auto Adjustment Function You can easily optimize the screen performance for the VGA interface by using the Auto button and ...

Operating the Monitor User’s Guide 4–9 Identifying Special OSD Messages Special OSD messages appear on the monitor screen for the following monitor conditions: ■ Input Signal Out of Range — Indicates the monitor is unable to access or fully support the provided input signal. The monitor’s preferred ...

4–10 User’s Guide Operating the Monitor Enhancing the Video Function The monitor includes a zoom feature that allows you to adjust the viewable image to full screen display. It enhances video performance by changing the screen’s aspect ratio, the ratio of the picture’s width to its height, to get 4 ...

Operating the Monitor User’s Guide 4–11 ✎ Some DVD wide screen modes may provide formats other than 16:9. When this occurs, black video borders may remain visible above and below the displayed image when Zoom On 2 is active. 5. When the desired zoom setting is highlighted, press the Menu button to c...

4–12 User’s Guide Operating the Monitor ✎ When adjusting the Clock and Clock Phase values, if the monitor images become distorted, continue adjusting the values until the distortion disappears. To restore the factory settings, select Yes from the Factory Reset menu in the OSD. Using Video Connectors...

User’s Guide 5–1 5 Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank or the No Input Signal message is displayed. Power cord is disconnected. Connect ...

Troubleshooting User’s Guide 5–3 Getting Help Using the Worldwide Web Before contacting customer services, refer to the support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support Preparing to call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section, you may need to cal...

User’s Guide A–1 A Specifications f2304 Flat Panel Monitor DisplayType 23 inchesWide screen TFT LCD 58.4 cm Viewable Image Size 23-inch diagonal 58.4 cm Tilt –5 to 20 o Face Treatment Anti-glare polarizer with hard coating Maximum Weight (unpacked) 20.9 lbs. 9.5 kg Dimensions (includes pedestalHeigh...

Specifications User’s Guide A–3 Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The HP f2304 High Definition 23” LCD Monitor supports the display resolution modes listed in the table below. Some of these modes may not be available from the video graphics system used in the computer. Preset modes 20, 22 and 2...

A–6 User’s Guide Specifications To locate defective pixels, the monitor should be viewed under normal operating conditions and in normal operating mode at a supported resolution and refresh rate, from a distance of approximately 16 inches (50 cm).HP expects that, over time, the industry will continu...

Specifications User’s Guide A–7 Using the Energy Saver Feature When the monitor is in its normal operating mode, the monitor uses less than 100 watts of power and the Power light is green. The monitor also supports a reduced power state. The reduced power state will be entered into if the monitor de...

User’s Guide B–1 B 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, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inte...

B–2 User’s Guide Agency Regulatory Notices Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be...

Agency Regulatory Notices User’s Guide B–3 To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product. Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique...

B–4 User’s Guide Agency Regulatory Notices Japanese Notice Korean Notice EPA Energy Star Compliance Monitors that are marked with the Energy Star ® Logo meet the requirements of the EPA Energy Star program. As an Energy Star Partner, Hewlett-Packard has determined that this product meets the Energy ...

Agency Regulatory Notices User’s Guide B–5 Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply is provided with Automatic Line Switching (ALS). This feature allows the monitor to operate on input voltages between 100-120V or 200-240V . The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with t...

B–6 User’s Guide Agency Regulatory Notices HP Recycling Program 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 loc...

User’s Guide C–1 C TCO ‘99 Requirements You have just purchased a TCO ‘99 approved and labeled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and to the further development of environme...

TCO ‘99 Requirements User’s Guide C–3 Environmental requirements Flame retardants: Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay, the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can con...