HP 2511x User Guide

2011x/2011s/2011xi
2211f/2211x
2311cm/2311f/2311x/2311xi
2511x
2711x
LCD Monitors
User Guide
 

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About This Guide
This guide provides information on safety and maintenance, setting up the LCD monitor, installing
drivers, using the on-screen display menu, troubleshooting and technical specifications.
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Table of contents
1  Product Features ............................................................................................................... 1
LCD Monitors .......................................................................................................................... 1
2  Safety and Maintenance Guidelines .................................................................................. 3
Important Safety Information...

Appendix A  Troubleshooting .............................................................................................  24
Solving Common Problems ...................................................................................................... 24
Getting Support from hp.com .................................................................................................. 26
Preparing to Call Technical Support...

1 Product Features
LCD Monitors
Figure 1-1  LCD Monitors
The HP LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) screen with
an LED backlight and the following features:
●Large diagonal display
●Maximum graphics resolution
◦2011x/ 2011xi/ 2011s: 1600 x 900 @ 60Hz
◦2211f / 2211x: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
◦2311cm / 2311f / 2311x/ 2311xi: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
◦2511x: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
◦2711x: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
◦Plus full-screen support for lower resolutions (all models)...

●Dynamic contrast ratio (DCR) to provide deeper blacks and brighter whites for brilliant shading
effects while gaming or watching movies
●External USB powered speakers with audio cable provided (select models)
●Plug and Play capability, if supported by your computer system
●On-screen display (OSD) adjustments for ease of setup and screen optimization (choose English,
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, or
Brazilian Portuguese)
●Power Saver to reduce...

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines
Important Safety Information
A power cord is included with the monitor. If another cord is used, be sure that the power source and
connection are appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with
the monitor, see 
Power Cord Set Requirements on page 33.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
Do not disable the power-cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug
the...

●Install the monitor near a power outlet that you can easily reach. Disconnect the monitor by
grasping the plug firmly and pulling it from the outlet. Never disconnect the monitor by pulling the
cord.
●Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord.
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 those
controls that are covered in the operating...