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HP 2311gt 3D LCD Monitor
User Guide
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© 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional wa
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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. 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: Text set off in this ma
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Table of contents 1 Product Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1 HP 2311gt 3D LCD Monitor .................................................................................................................. 1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 3 Important Safety Informatio
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Using the 3D Passive FPR Glasses ................................................................................................... 26 Using CyberLink PowerDVD 3D ......................................................................................................... 26 Using TriDef 3D Ignition Game Player ............................................................................................... 27 Caring for the 3D Glasses .................................................................
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Japanese Power Cord Requirements ................................................................................ 39 Product Environmental Notices .......................................................................................................... 40 ENERGY STAR® Qualification .......................................................................................... 40 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union ..... 40 Chemical Substances .............
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1 Product Features HP 2311gt 3D LCD Monitor Figure 1-1 HP 2311gt 3D LCD Monitor The HP LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, twisted nematic (TN) screen with an LED backlight and the following features: ● Large diagonal display ● Maximum 2D graphics resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz plus full-screen support for lower resolutions Maximum 3D graphics resolution 1920 x 540 @ 60Hz plus full-screen support for lower ● resolutions ● 3D Passive Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) Glasses
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● Dynamic contrast ratio (DCR) to provide deeper blacks and brighter whites for brilliant shading effects while gaming or watching movies ● 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 energy consumption ● Quick View Settings to optimize the pi
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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 39. 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. Pl
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● 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 operat
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Shipping the Monitor Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You might need it later if you move or ship the monitor. To prepare the monitor for shipping: 1. Disconnect the power and video cables from the monitor. 2. Press the button on the front of the pedestal (1) and lift the monitor panel from the base (2). Figure 2-1 Removing the Monitor Panel 3. Set the panel on a soft, protected surface. 4. Carefully pull the pedestal away from the base to release and separate them. 5. Place the
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3 Setting Up the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor 1. Unpack the monitor and store the packing box. 2. Turn off the computer and other attached devices. 3. Prepare a flat area to assemble the monitor. You may need a flat, soft, protected area for placing the monitor screen-down while preparing it for installation. Assembling the Monitor Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. Connect the monitor cables after you have assembled the monitor. CAUTION: The screen
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3. Slide the hinge bracket on the monitor into the opening on top of the pedestal. The panel will click into place when fully inserted. Figure 3-2 Inserting the Monitor Panel Connecting Monitor Cables CAUTION: Before connecting cables to the monitor, ensure that the computer and monitor are powered off. NOTE: When using a DVI, VGA, or HDMI signal, you must connect your audio output to external speakers. The video source is determined by the video cable used. The monitor will automatically deter
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Figure 3-3 Connecting the HDMI Cable Getting HDMI Sound If you use HDMI to connect to a monitor model without speakers, you must activate HDMI sound by adjusting the setting in Microsoft Windows. If HDMI is not activated, you can not hear any sound. To activate HDMI sound on your computer: 1. Right-click on the volume icon in the Windows system tray. 2. Click Playback Devices. The sound window opens. 3. On the Playback tab, click the HDMI output audio device that is listed. 4. Click Set Default
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Connecting the VGA Video Cable (not provided) Connect one end of the VGA video cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the VGA video connector on the computer. The VGA cable is not included with the monitor. Figure 3-4 Connecting the VGA Cable (cable not provided) ENWW Connecting Monitor Cables 9
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Connecting the DVI-D Video Cable (not provided) Connect one end of the DVI-D video cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the DVI-D video connector on the computer. You can use this cable only if your computer has a DVI compliant graphics card that is either integrated or installed. The DVI-D connector and cable are not included with the monitor. Figure 3-5 Connecting the DVI-D Cable (cable not provided) Connecting the Power Cord 1. Follow all electrical and power warnings WARNIN
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2. Connect the round end of the power supply cord to the monitor, and then connect one end of the power cord to the power supply and the other end to a grounded electrical outlet. WARNING! To prevent injury from electrical shock, you should do one of the following if a properly grounded electrical outlet is not available: (1) You should use an electrical outlet adapter that provides proper grounding. (2) You should have a properly grounded electrical outlet installed. Figure 3-6 Connecting the
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Installing the Cable Management Clip Install the cable management clip over the input cable and power cord to gather them together behind the monitor. Figure 3-7 Installing the Cable management Clip High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) Your monitor supports HDCP and can receive high-definition content when using either the HDMI or DVI input. High-definition content is available in many sources, such as Blu-ray disc devices or HDTV air or cable broadcasts. Your computer graphics card
