HP EliteDisplay S231d LED Backlit IPS Monitor User Guide
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About This Guide This guide provides information on monitor features, setting up the monitor, and technical specifications. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. NOTE: ENWW Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.
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Table of contents 1 Product Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1 HP LCD Monitor ................................................................................................................................... 1 2 Setting Up the Monitor ...................................................................................................................................
S231d ................................................................................................................................ 23 Entering User Modes .......................................................................................................................... 24 Sleep Timer Utility ..............................................................................................................................
1 Product Features HP LCD Monitor The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel with the following features: ENWW ● 58.
2 ● Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption ● Intelligent Management AssetControl ● Safety guidelines, certifications, and regulatory notices for this product are available in the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide on the disc included with this model.
2 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices, then follow the instructions below. Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base 1. Lift the monitor from its box and place it face down on a flat surface. 2. Hold down the monitor base with one hand (1) then grasp the top of the stand with the other hand and unfold the display head 90 degrees (2). CAUTION: Do not touch the surface of the LCD panel.
Rear Components Component Function 1 DC Power In Connector Connects the Adapter DC power cord to the monitor. 2 Power Indicator Light 3 DC Power Out Connector Connects the DC power cord from the monitor to an HP notebook computer for charging or powering the notebook (up to 90 watts). 4 DisplayPort Connects the DisplayPort cable to the monitor. 5 VGA Connects a VGA cable to the monitor. This is a secondary graphics input and is only needed if connecting a desktop computer.
Connecting the Monitor Cables ENWW 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. 2. Remove the cable management clip from the pedestal by pulling outward on the two sides of the clip (1) then lifting the clip off the pedestal (2). 3. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 (network) jack on the monitor and the other end to an RJ-45 wall jack or router. 4. Connect peripheral USB devices to the USB ports on the monitor as needed.
5. Connect the circular end of the power supply cord to the DC power IN connector on the back of the monitor. Connect the female end of the three-pronged power cord to the power supply and the male end to an electrical wall outlet. NOTE: The outer case of DC Out 90 watt devices must meet IEC60950–1 requirements. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
6. If you are using the monitor as a standard single monitor with a desktop computer, connect the VGA cable between the monitor and computer. The video signal is sent over the VGA cable. When using the VGA cable, the port replicator features will not function. If you are connecting an HP notebook computer to the monitor, connect one end of the provided USB cable to a USB connector on the computer, and the other end to the upstream USB connector on the monitor.
7. Connect headphones and/or a audio out to the headphones and audio in jacks on the monitor as needed. As an alternative to headphones, you can connect low wattage speakers to the headphones jack. 8. Secure the cables in place with the cable management clip. Press the clip straight down on the curved neck of the pedestal ensuring that the tabs on the sides of the clip snap into the slots on the pedestal. Turning on the Monitor 1. Press the power button on the computer to turn it on. 2.
The monitor automatically scans the video input connections for an active signal at power on, and if using the monitor's default settings, will display video on the first input detected with an active signal. If two or more inputs are active, the default input and auto-switch input settings will determine the priority of the input signal being displayed. To switch between USB, DisplayPort and VGA inputs, press the Input Control button on the monitor's front panel.
5. Select your language and click the arrow button. 6. Install the DisplayLink driver. To install the drivers from the media disc included with the monitor: 1. Insert the media disc into the optical drive on the notebook computer. NOTE: If the AutoPlay window does not pop up, use Microsoft Windows Explorer to select the media disc, then proceed to the next step. 2. Double-click the START file. 3. Select your language and click the arrow button. 4. Install the HP S231d Driver Software: 5.
Charging Your HP Notebook Computer The monitor includes a 90W DC power out port that can be used to charge your HP notebook computer. NOTE: The charging system supplies up to 90 watts of power. HP notebooks requiring more than 90 watts may not be charged by the system. Only HP notebooks are supported. To charge your HP notebook, connect one end of the supplied DC power cable to the power OUT connector on the monitor and the other end to the power connector on the notebook.
Connecting Optional USB Devices The monitor includes a USB 3.0 hub with four external USB 3.0 ports on the rear panel. NOTE: You must connect the USB hub cable from the monitor to the computer to enable the USB ports on the monitor. Refer to Step 6 in Connecting the Monitor Cables on page 5. Front Panel Controls Table 2-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control Function 1 Microphone (2) Records sound. 2 Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.
NOTE: To view an OSD menu simulator, visit the HP Customer Self Repair Services Media Library at http://www.hp.com/go/sml. Adjusting the Monitor Your monitor model may look different than the model in the following illustrations. ENWW 1. Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. 2. Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle.
3. Adjust the monitor’s height to a comfortable position for your individual workstation. The monitor’s top bezel edge should not exceed a height that is parallel to your eye height. A monitor that is positioned low and reclined may be more comfortable for users with corrective lenses. The monitor should be repositioned as you adjust your working posture throughout the work day. NOTE: When the monitor is unfolded for the first time, the display head is locked from adjusting to a full-height position.
NOTE: To view information on the screen in portrait mode, you can install the HP Display Assistant software included on the software and documentation media disc. The position of the OSD menu can also be rotated to portrait mode. To rotate the OSD menu, access the OSD menu by pressing the Menu button on the front panel, select OSD Control from the menu, then select Rotate OSD.
Mounting the Monitor The monitor panel can be attached to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture. NOTE: 1. This apparatus is intended to be supported by UL or CSA Listed wall mount bracket. Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refer to Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base on page 15. 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.
Installing a Cable Lock You can secure the monitor to a fixed object with an optional cable lock available from HP. 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 are located on the rear panel of the monitor display head.
3 Using the Webcam Install CyberLink YouCam software and driver from the media disc that came with your monitor. NOTE: USB connectivity between the monitor and PC is required for the webcam to operate. The webcam will not operate if you are using the VGA cable for the graphics interface. Use your webcam to: ● 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.
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. Webcam Troubleshooting Problems with the webcam can come from different sources.
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 media disc To install HP MyRoom: 1. Insert the media disc that came with your monitor into the computer optical drive. 2. Select Install HP MyRoom and run the setup file. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Downloading HP MyRoom from the Internet To download HP MyRoom: 1. Go to https://www.rooms.hp.com/myroom. 2.
5 Locating Additional Information Refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide included on the media disc with your monitor for additional information on: ● Optimizing monitor performance ● Safety and maintenance guidelines ● Using the OSD menu ● Agency and regulatory notices ● Troubleshooting and recommended solutions to common problems For information on theft deterrence, refer to the HP Display Assistant User Guide included on the media disc with your monitor.
6 Technical Specifications NOTE: All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. EliteDisplay S231d Table 6-1 EliteDisplay S231d Specifications Display Type 58.4 cm wide screen 23 inches wide screen Viewable Image Size 58.4 cm diagonal 23–inch diagonal Aspect Ratio 16:9 Tilt -5 to 30° Swivel 360° Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 6.12 kg 13.5 lbs Height (highest position) 47.00 cm 18.
Table 6-1 EliteDisplay S231d Specifications (continued) Measured Power Consumption: Full Power 60 watts Typical Settings 38 watts Sleep 2.2 watts Switch Off 0.5 watts Input Terminals One USB upstream connector with cable included; one VGA connector (cable not included); one DisplayPort connector (cable not included); one audio in connector (cable not included); one Ethernet connector (cable not included) For the latest specifications or additional specifications on this product, go to http://www.
Table 6-4 High-definition video formats Preset Timing name Pixel format Horz freq (kHz) Vert freq (Hz) 1 720p50 1280 x 720 37.5 50 2 720p60 1280 x 720 45 60 3 1080p60 1920 x 1080 67.5 60 4 1080p50 1920 x 1080 56.25 50 Entering User Modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if: ● You are not using a standard graphics adapter. ● You are not using a preset mode.
