HP EliteDisplay S240ml Monitor
User Guide
About this guide
This guide provides information on monitor features, setting up the monitor, and technical
specifications.
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damage to equipment or loss of information.
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About this guide
Table of contents
1 Product features ............................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Setting up and using the monitor .................................................................................................................. 3
Adjusting the tilt ................................................................................................................. 13
Front components .............................................................................................................................. 15
Removing the monitor stand .............................................................................................................. 17
3 Using the webcam ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Capturing webcam video and snapshots ........................................................................................... 21
4 Using HP MyRoom ........................................................................................................................................ 23
5 Using mobile high-definition link (MHL) ..................................................................................................... 24
6 Finding more information ............................................................................................................................ 26
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Appendix A Technical specifications ............................................................................................................ 27
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1 Product features
The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor has an active matrix, wide viewing angle panel. The monitor
features include:
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60.5-cm (23.8-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen
support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size while preserving
original aspect ratio
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Ultra-slim bezel IPS monitor
MHL (mobile high-definition link) 2.0 support for connection with mobile devices
LED backlight for energy efficiency
Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or moving from side-to-
side
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Tilt capability -5 to +21 degrees recline
Removable stand for flexible monitor panel mounting solutions with VESA Standard 100 x 100
mounting pattern
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Video signal input to support HDMI digital with HDMI signal cable provided
Video signal input to support MHL/HDMI digital with MHL signal cable provided
Video signal input to support DisplayPort digital with DisplayPort signal cable provided
Video signal input to support analog VGA with VGA signal cable provided
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Audio input jack with audio cable included
Integrated webcam and dual microphone array
Integrated speakers
Audio output headphone jack
Supports Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems only
Plug and play capability on Windows 7 and Windows 8
Security slot provision on rear of monitor for optional cable lock
On-screen display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for easy setup and screen
optimization
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HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copy protection on HDMI and DisplayPort
inputs
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Software and documentation disc that includes monitor drivers and product documentation
Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption
Safety guidelines, certifications, and regulatory notices for this product are available in the HP
LCD Monitors Reference Guide on the disc included with this monitor
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Chapter 1 Product features
2 Setting up and using the monitor
To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other
attached devices, and then follow the instructions below.
CAUTION: The screen is fragile. Avoid touching or applying pressure to the screen; doing so can
cause damage.
Attaching the monitor stand base
1. Remove the monitor with attached stand from its box and lay it on a flat surface covered by a
clean, dry cloth.
2. Remove the cover from the base.
3. Attach the stand base to the stand by tilting the stand base to engage the two tabs on the bottom
of the stand riser with the slots in the stand base (1).
Attaching the monitor stand base
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4. Rotate the stand base upward so that the flat bottom of the stand riser is fully seated within the
recess of the stand base (2).
5. Tighten the captive screw on the underside of the base to secure the base to the stand.
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6. Tilt the stand base cover and first insert the edge away from the stand (1), and then press the
cover down to snap the cover into place (2).
Attaching the monitor stand base
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Rear components
Component
Description
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Headphone jack
Connects the headphone cable (not included) to the monitor.
Connects the MHL cable to the monitor.
MHL/HDMI connector
Can also be used to connect the HDMI cable to the monitor.
Connects the USB cable or device to the monitor.
Connects the DC power cable to the monitor.
Connects the DisplayPort cable to the monitor.
Connects the HDMI cable to the monitor.
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USB 3.0 (2) connector
DC power connector
DisplayPort connector
HDMI connector
VGA connector
Connects the VGA cable to the monitor.
Audio In connector
USB upstream connector
Connects the audio cable from a host computer to the monitor .
Connects the USB cable to the monitor's USB connector and to
a host USB port/hub.
NOTE: A USB connection between the monitor and computer
is required for webcam functionality.
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USB 3.0 connector
Connects the USB cable or device to the monitor.
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Connecting the cables
NOTE: Use only the video cable(s) included with the monitor.
Connecting the cables may be easier if you first lay the monitor panel face down on a flat surface
covered by a clean, dry cloth.
1. Rotate the bottom of the cable cover up (1) then slide out the top of the cover (2) to remove it.
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2. Depending on your configuration, connect either the DisplayPort, HDMI, or VGA video cable
between the source device and the monitor.
NOTE: The video mode is determined by the video cable used. The monitor will automatically
determine which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be selected by pressing the
Input button on the side panel or through the On-Screen Display (OSD) feature by pressing the
Menu button.
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For DisplayPort digital operation, connect the DisplayPort signal cable to the DisplayPort
connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the DisplayPort connector on your
input device (cable provided).
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For HDMI digital operation, connect the HDMI signal cable to the HDMI connector on the
rear of the monitor and the other end to the HDMI connector on your input device (cable
provided).
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For VGA analog operation, connect the VGA signal cable to the VGA connector on the rear
of the monitor and the other end to the VGA connector on your input device (cable
provided).
3. Connect the provided MHL cable to the MHL/HDMI connector on the side of the monitor and the
other end of the cable to the Micro USB connector on the mobile device.
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4. Connect one end of the provided USB cable to a USB connector on the rear panel of the
computer, and the other end to the USB connector on the monitor.
NOTE: You must connect the USB cable between the computer and monitor for webcam
functionality.
5. Connect a USB device to a USB connector on the side of the monitor.
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6. Connect a headphone cable to the headphone jack on the side of the monitor.
7. Connect the provided audio cable to the audio input connector on the rear of the monitor and the
other end to the audio output jack on your input device.
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8. Plug the power cord into the power supply brick (1), and then connect the other end of the power
cord to an electrical outlet (2). Plug the round end of the power supply cord into the power
supply connector on the rear of the monitor (3).
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
Plug the power cord into AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.
If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded
(earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a
2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.
9. Replace the cable cover on the rear of the monitor by sliding the tabs on the top of the cover into
the slots on the top of the cable connection recess (1) then rotate the cover down and snap into
the recess (2) so that it is securely fastened to the rear of the monitor.
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Adjusting the monitor
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation,
setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and
mechanical safety information. The Safety & Comfort Guide is located on the HP website at
Adjusting the tilt
Adjust the tilt to the desired position. To adjust the tilt upward, hold the top of the monitor with two
hands and rotate the monitor upward and forward. To adjust the tilt downward, hold the top of the
monitor with two hands and rotate the monitor back and down.
The monitor tilt range is -5 to +21 degrees.
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Adjusting the height
Adjust the height to a comfortable position.To raise the monitor, hold the top of the monitor with two
hands and lift the monitor up. To lower the monitor, hold the top of the monitor with two hands and
push the monitor down.
The monitor height range is 0 mm to 130 mm.
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Front components
Component
Description
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Dual microphone array
Integrated into the top of the monitor's bezel.
Integrated into the top of the monitor's bezel.
Indicates that the Webcam is active
Opens, selects from, or exits the OSD menu.
Webcam
Webcam activity LED
Menu button
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Minus/volume button
If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward through the OSD
menu and decrease adjustment levels.
If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the volume adjustment
menu.
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Plus/input control
If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate forward through the OSD
menu and increase adjustment levels.
If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the input control that
chooses the video signal input (DisplayPort, HDMI, MHL/HDMI, or
VGA).
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OK/auto adjust
Power button
If the OSD menu is on, press to select the highlighted menu item.
If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the auto adjustment
feature to optimize the screen image (VGA input only).
Turns the monitor on or off.
NOTE: To view an OSD menu simulator, visit the HP Customer Self Repair Services Media Library
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Turning on the monitor
1. Press the power button on the source device to turn it on.
2. Press the capacitive power button on the lower right front of the monitor to turn it on.
NOTE: When the power button is pressed, the other capacitive button icons light up briefly.
CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on-
screen for 12 or more consecutive hours of non-use. To avoid burn-in image damage on the monitor
screen, you should always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it is not in
use for a prolonged period of time. Image retention is a condition that may occur on all LCD screens.
Monitors with a “burned-in image” are not covered under the HP warranty.
NOTE: If pressing the power button has no effect, the Power Button Lockout feature may be
enabled. To disable this feature, press and hold the monitor power button for 10 seconds.
NOTE: You can disable the power LED in the OSD menu. Press the Menu button on the front of the
monitor, then select Management > Bezel Power LED > Off.
When the monitor is powered on, a status message is displayed for five seconds. The message
shows which input (HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, or MHL) is the current active signal, the status of the
auto-switch source setting (On or Off; factory default is On), the default source signal (factory default
is DisplayPort), the current preset display resolution, and the recommended preset display resolution.
The monitor automatically scans the signal inputs for an active input and uses that input for the
display. If two or more inputs are active, the monitor will display the default input source. If the default
source is not one of the active inputs, then the monitor will display the highest ranking priority input.
You can change the default source in the OSD by pressing the front panel Menu button and selecting
Input Control > Default Input.
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HP watermark and image retention policy
The IPS monitor models are designed with IPS (In-Plane Switching) display technology which
provides ultra-wide viewing angles and advanced image quality. IPS monitors are suitable for a wide
variety of advanced image quality applications. This panel technology, however, is not suitable for
applications that exhibit static, stationary or fixed images for long periods of time without the use of
screen savers. These types of applications may include camera surveillance, video games, marketing
logos, and templates that are displayed on the screen for a prolonged period of time. Static images
may cause image retention damage that could look like stains or watermarks on the monitor's screen.
Monitors in use for 24 hours per day that result in image retention damage are not covered under the
HP warranty. To avoid image retention damage, always turn off the monitor when it is not in use or
use the power management setting, if supported on your system, to turn off the display when the
system is idle.
Removing the monitor stand
You can remove the monitor panel from the stand 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 disconnected. Also disconnect the USB and audio cables
connected to the monitor.
1. Disconnect and remove the signal, power, USB, and audio cables from the monitor.
2. Lay the monitor face down on a flat surface covered by a clean, dry cloth so the base extends
over the edge of the surface and the monitor is lying flat on the surface.
3. Push the stand cover toward the top of the stand to disengage the "L" tabs (about 1/2 inch) (1),
and then lift the cover off the stand riser (2).
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4. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the stand to the display head.
5. Lift the base up after 45 degrees to disengage the stand (1), and then pull the stand off of the
monitor (2).
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Mounting the monitor
The monitor panel can be attached to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture with a 100 mm x
100 mm mounting pattern.
NOTE: This apparatus is intended to be supported by a UL or CSA listed wall mount bracket.
CAUTION: This monitor supports the VESA industry standard 100 mm mounting holes. To
attach a third-party mounting solution to the monitor, four 4 mm, 0.7 pitch, and 10 mm long
screws are required. Longer screws must not be used because they may damage the monitor. It
is important to verify that the manufacturer’s mounting solution is compliant with the VESA
standard and is rated to support the weight of the monitor display panel. For best performance, it
is important to use the power and video cables provided with the monitor.
2. To attach the monitor to a swing arm, insert four 10 mm screws through the holes on the swing
arm plate and into the mounting holes on the monitor.
To attach the monitor to other mounting fixtures, follow the instructions included with the
mounting fixture to ensure that the monitor is safely attached.
3. Reconnect the cables to the monitor panel.
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Locating the rating label
The rating label on the monitor provides the spare part number, product number, and serial number.
You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monitor model. The rating label is
located on the rear panel of the monitor behind the cable cover.
Installing a cable lock
You can secure the monitor to a fixed object with an optional cable lock available from HP.
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3 Using the webcam
Install CyberLink YouCam software and driver from the disc that came with your monitor. If you do not
your country, and download the YouCam software.
NOTE: USB connectivity between the monitor and PC is required for the webcam to operate.
Use your webcam to:
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Create videos from files on your computer.
Create snapshots to view, organize, edit, send, and print.
Create video notes for an enhanced visual calendar and to share.
Initiate live video chats with Windows Live Messenger or other compatible software program.
Import live videos into a movie-making program to save, send, stream on the Web, or record to
disc.
Installing YouCam from the disc
To install YouCam:
1. Insert the disc that came with your monitor into the computer's optical drive.
2. Select Install YouCam and run the setup file.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Capturing webcam video and snapshots
To use CyberLink YouCam after you install it from the provided disc:
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.
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Having a video chat or making conference calls
To set up a video chat, you must have a connection to the Internet, and ISP, and software that
enables you to make video calls over the Internet. As with chat or instant messenger software, you
can use this kind of software to chat with one or more people at a time. This software may require a
separate subscription.
The optimal distance for recording sound with the array microphone is about .5 meters (2 feet) away
from the microphone.
Before you can set up a video chat:
1. Download an Internet messenger or video phone call program. Make sure the person you are
calling has compatible video-calling software.
2. Enable your webcam as the default video input. This is usually done through the video setup in
the Tools menu in the software program you are using.
3. Send your video call by following the instructions for the video-calling software program.
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4 Using HP MyRoom
HP MyRoom is your online meeting room. Connect with business colleagues “face to face” and
collaborate with useful tools.
Installing HP MyRoom from the disc
To install HP MyRoom:
1. Insert the disc that came with your monitor into the computer media drive.
2. Select Install MyRoom and run the setup file.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Downloading HP MyRoom from the Internet
To download HP MyRoom:
2. Select language of your choice in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Click Go if
changing language.
3. Click Download Now.
4. Click Run to run the file.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the software installation.
Creating a HP MyRoom account
To begin using HP MyRoom after the software installation is complete:
1. Click Create New Account.
2. Enter your name, e-mail address, and set a password.
3. Follow the prompt to validate your e-mail address.
4. Sign in to HP MyRoom.
5. Begin using HP MyRoom by clicking on the Add Contact button.
6. Click the question mark button and select Documentation for detailed instructions.
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5 Using mobile high-definition link (MHL)
MHL is used to transmit a mirrored image of an attached smart phone or tablet to the monitor while
also recharging the device battery. The smart phone or tablet must be attached using the supplied
MHL cable.
NOTE: The mobile device must be a certified MHL device. Certified devices are listed at
1. Verify that the mobile device is a certified MHL device.
2. Connect the HDMI end of the provided MHL signal cable to the MHL/HDMI connector on the
side of the monitor and the other end of the cable to the Micro USB connector on the mobile
device.
NOTE: The MHL/HDMI connector on the side of the monitor is the only connector that is
enabled for connecting MHL mobile devices.
3. If the mobile device screen is locked or the device is in power-saving mode, unlock the screen or
deactivate the power-saving mode.
4. Turn on the monitor.
If no other video connection is active, the new input source is automatically detected and the
image on the mobile device screen appears on the display.
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NOTE: The entire screen is dedicated to the MHL device and cannot be shared with any other
video source.
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To change the input source to HDMI/MHL if another video connection is active, press
and select MHL.
b. If no signal or picture appears, turn the monitor off and then on again.
Screen resolution and picture scale is determined by the mobile device. Images from some mobile
devices, are scaled to fill the screen, but they retain the original aspect ratio. If the MHL cable is
disconnected, the monitor displays another active video source.
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Reference guides
Refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide included on the disc with your monitor for additional
information on:
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Optimizing monitor performance
Safety and maintenance guidelines
Installing software from the disc
Using the OSD menu
Downloading software from the Web
Agency regulatory information
Troubleshooting and recommended solutions to common problems
Product support
country or region, select Troubleshooting, and then enter your model in the search window and click
the Go button.
If the information provided in the guide or in the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide do not address
Here you can:
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Chat online with an HP technician
NOTE: When support chat is not available in a particular language, it is available in English.
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Find support telephone numbers
Locate an HP service center
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A Technical specifications
NOTE: All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component
manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower.
HP S240ml
Viewable Image Size
Maximum Weight (Unpacked)
Dimensions (with stand)
Height
60.5-cm diagonal
6.6 kg
23.8-inch diagonal
14.55 lbs
38.4 cm
15.1 inches
9.4 inches
21.3 inches
23.9 cm
Depth
54.0 cm
Width
Maximum Graphic Resolution
Optimum Graphic Resolution
Environmental Requirements Temperature
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Altitude
1920 x 1080 (60 Hz) digital input
1920 x 1080 (60 Hz) digital input
5° to 35° C
41° to 95° F
-4° to 140° F
-20° to 60° C
0 to 5,000 m
0 to 16,400 ft
0 to 40,000 ft
Operating
0 to 12,192 m
Storage/Shipment
Power Source
100 – 240 VAC 50/60 Hz external
adapter
Input Terminal
One DisplayPort connector (cable
provided), one HDMI connector (cable
provided), one VGA connector (cable
provided), and one MHL/HDMI
connector (cable provided)
NOTE: For the latest specifications or additional specifications on this product, go to and search for your specific display
model to find the model-specific QuickSpecs.
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Recognizing preset display resolutions
The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory
defaults. This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly
sized and centered on the screen.
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Table A-1 Factory preset modes
Preset Pixel format
Horz freq (kHz)
31.469
31.469
37.879
48.363
45.00
Vert freq (Hz)
59.940
70.087
60.317
60.004
60.00
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640 × 480
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720 × 400
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800 × 600
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1024 × 768
1280 × 720
1280 x 800
1280 × 1024
1440 × 900
1600 x 900
1680 × 1050
1920 × 1080
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49.702
63.981
55.935
60.00
59.81
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60.02
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59.887
60.00
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65.29
59.954
60.00
67.50
Table A-2 High Definition video formats
Preset Timing name
Pixel format
720 × 480
Horz freq (kHz)
31.469
31.25
Vert freq (Hz)
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480p
59.94
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576p
720 × 576
720p50
720p60
1080p50
1080p60
1280 × 720
1280 × 720
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080
37.5
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45
60
56.25
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67.5
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Power adapter
Table A-3 Power Adapters/Model
Manufacturer
Model Number
Power Supply Rating
TPV
ADPC1965
65 W/19 V
Entering user modes
The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if:
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You are not using a standard graphics adapter.
You are not using a preset mode.
It this occurs, you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on-screen
display. Your changes can be made to any or all of these modes and saved in memory. The monitor
automatically stores the new setting, then recognizes the new mode just as it does a preset mode. In
addition to the factory preset modes, there are at least 10 user modes that can be entered and
stored.
Energy saver feature
The monitors support a reduced power state. The reduced power state will be entered into if the
monitor detects the absence of either the horizontal sync signal and/or the vertical sync signal. Upon
detecting the absence of these signals, the monitor screen is blanked, the backlight is turned off, and
the power light is turned amber. When the monitor is in the reduced power state, the monitor will
utilize 0.5 watts of power. There is a brief warm-up period before the monitor will return to its normal
operating mode.
Refer to the computer manual for instructions on setting energy saver features (sometimes called
power management features).
NOTE: The above power saver feature only works when connected to computers that have energy
saver features.
By selecting the settings in the monitor's sleep timer utility, you can also program the monitor to enter
into the reduced power state at a predetermined time. When the monitor's sleep timer utility causes
the monitor to enter the reduced power state, the power light blinks amber.
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