hp E201 EliteDisplay LED Backlit Monitors User Guide
- May 15, 2024
- HP
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hp E201 EliteDisplay LED Backlit Monitors
Specifications
- LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors with active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel
- E201 model: 50.8 cm (20-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1600 x 900 resolution
- E221 model: 54.6 cm (21.5-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1920 x 1080 resolution
- E231 model: 58.4 cm (23-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1920 x 1080 resolution
- E241i model: 61 cm (24-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1920 x 1200 resolution
- E271i model: 68.6 cm (27-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1920 x 1080 resolution
- Non-glare panel with LED backlight
- Wide viewing angle for comfortable viewing from different positions
- Tilt capability for adjusting the monitor angle
- Pivot capability to rotate the display to portrait mode
- Swivel and height adjustment capabilities for flexible positioning
- Removable stand for easy monitor panel mounting
- VGA analog video signal input support (cables provided with select models)
Product Usage Instructions
Setting up the Monitor
- Unpack the monitor and remove all packaging materials.
- Place the monitor on a stable surface.
- If required, connect the VGA cable to the monitor and your computer.
- Connect the power cable to the monitor and a power outlet.
- Press the power button to turn on the monitor.
Adjusting Monitor Settings
To adjust the monitor settings, follow these steps:
- Press the menu button on the monitor.
- Use the navigation buttons to navigate through the menu options.
- Select the desired setting using the menu buttons.
- Adjust the setting using the navigation buttons.
- Press the menu button again to exit the menu.
Using the Monitor Features
The monitor features include:
- Custom scaling for maximum image size while preserving the original aspect ratio
- Wide viewing angle for comfortable viewing from different positions
- Tilt capability for adjusting the monitor angle
- Pivot capability to rotate the display to portrait mode
- Swivel and height adjustment capabilities for flexible positioning
- Removable stand for easy monitor panel mounting
- VGA analog video signal input support (cables provided with select models)
This guide provides information on monitor features, setting up the monitor, and technical specifications.
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Product Features
HP LCD Monitors
The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, thin-film
transistor (TFT) panel. The monitor models and features include:
- E201 model, 50.8 cm (20-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1600 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions: includes custom scaling for maximum image size while preserving the original aspect ratio
- E221 model, 54.6 cm (21.5-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 the original aspect ratio
- E221i model, 54.6 cm (21.5 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 the original aspect ratio
- E231 model, 58.4 cm (23-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 the original aspect ratio
- E231i model, 58.4 cm (23–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
- E241i model, 61 cm (24-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1920 x 1200 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size while preserving the original aspect ratio
- E271i, 68.6 cm (27-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 the original aspect ratio
- Non-glare panel with an LED backlight
- Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or moving side-to-side
- Tilt capability
- Pivot capability to rotate the display to portrait mode
- Swivel and height adjustment capabilities
- Removable stand for flexible monitor panel mounting solutions
- Video signal input to support VGA analog (cables are provided with select models)
- Video signal input to support DVI digital (cables are provided with select models)
- Video signal input to support DisplayPort digital (cables are provided with select models)
- USB 2.0 hub with one upstream port (connects to the computer) and two downstream ports (connects to USB devices)
- A USB cable was provided to connect the monitor’s USB hub to the USB connector on the computer
- Supports an optional HP speaker bar
- Plug-and-play capability if supported by the computer system
- Privacy filter slots to insert filters (purchased separately) to block side-screen viewing
- Security slot provision on the rear of monitor for optional cable lock
- Cable management feature for placement of cables and cords
- On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for easy setup and screen optimization
- HP Display Assistant for adjusting monitor settings and enabling theft deterrence features
- HDCP copy protection on DVI and DisplayPort inputs
- Software and documentation disc that includes monitor drivers and product documentation
- Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption
- Intelligent Management AssetControl
- Compliant with the following regulated specifications (for additional certifications and agency notices, refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide on the disc included with this monitor):
- European Union CE Directives
- Swedish TCO Requirements
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
- Lift the monitor from its box and place it face down on a flat surface.
- Hold down the monitor stand with one hand (1) then grasp the top of the display with the other hand and unfold the display head 90 degrees (2).
CAUTION: Do not touch the surface of the LCD panel. Pressure on the panel may cause non-uniformity of color or disorientation of the liquid crystals. If this occurs the screen will not recover to its normal condition. NOTE: When the monitor is unfolded for the first time, the display head is locked from adjusting to a full-height position. To adjust the display head to full height, press down on the display head to unlock it then pull up on the display head to raise it to the full-height position. Refer to step 3 in Adjusting the Monitor on page 10.
WARNING! The handle on the rear of the monitor is used to help raise the display to the full-height position. To lower the display, do not grasp the handle. Doing so may cause you to pinch your fingers between the display and top of the stand. Press down on the top of the display head to lower the position of the monitor.
Rear Components
Connecting the Cables
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Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer.
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Remove the cable management clip from the back of the stand by pressing inward on one side of the clip (1) and pulling outward on the other side of the clip (2)
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Depending on your configuration, connect either the DisplayPort, DVI, or VGA video cable between the PC and the monitor.
NOTE : The monitor is capable of supporting either analog or digital input. 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 front panel or through the On- Screen Display (OSD) feature by pressing the Menu button. -
For 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 the computer (cable provided with select models).
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For DVI digital operation, connect the DVI-D signal cable to the DVI connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the DVI connector on the computer (cable provided with select models).
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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 the computer (cable provided with select models).
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Connect one end of the provided USB cable to the USB hub connector on the rear panel of the computer, and the other end to the upstream USB connector on the monitor.
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Connect one end of the power cord to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet. 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 power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
* Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.
* For your safety, do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.
6. Secure the cables in place with the cable management clip. Press the clip straight down into the slots on the back of the stand ensuring that the tabs on the sides of the clip snap into the slots on the stand.Front Panel Controls
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
NOTE: Your monitor model may look different than the model in the following illustrations.
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Tilt the monitor’s panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level.
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Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle.
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Adjust the monitor’s height to a comfortable position for your 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 workday.
NOTE : When the monitor is unfolded for the first time, the display head is locked from adjusting to a full-height position. To adjust the display head to full height, press down on the display head to unlock it then pull up on the display head to raise it to the full-height position.
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You can pivot the monitor from landscape to portrait orientation viewing to adapt to your application.
- a. Adjust the monitor to full height position and tilt the monitor back to full tilt position (1).
- b. Pivot the monitor clockwise 90° from landscape to portrait orientation (2).
CAUTION: If the monitor is not in full height and full tilt position when
pivoting, the bottom right corner of the monitor panel will come in contact
with the base and potentially cause damage to the monitor.
If you are adding an optional speaker bar to the monitor, install it after
pivoting the monitor. The speaker bar will come in contact with the base when
pivoting and potentially cause damage to the monitor or speaker bar. NOTE:
To view information on the screen in portrait mode, you can install the HP
Display Assistant software included on the software and documentation 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, and then select Rotate OSD.
Turning on the Monitor
- Press the power button on the computer to turn it on.
- Press the power button on the front of the monitor to turn it on. CAUTION : Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a prolonged period.* 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. 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.
A prolonged time is 12 consecutive hours of a static image.
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 Monitor Status message is displayed for five seconds. The message shows which input (DisplayPort, DVI, or VGA) 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 in the following order: DisplayPort, DVI, and then VGA. You can change the default source in the OSD by pressing the front panel Menu button and selecting Input Control > Default Input.
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 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. 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.
Connecting USB Devices
USB connectors are used to connect devices such as a digital camera, USB
keyboard, or USB mouse. Two USB connectors are located on the side panel of
the monitor.
NOTE: You must connect the USB hub cable from the monitor to the computer
to enable the USB 2.0 ports on the monitor. Refer to Step 4 in Connecting the
Cables on page 5.
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.
Installing a Cable Lock
You can secure the monitor to a fixed object with an optional cable lock
available from HP.
Finding More Information
Reference Guides
Refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide included on the disc with your
monitor for additional information on:
- 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
For information on theft deterrence, refer to the HP Display Assistant User Guide included on the disc with your monitor.
Product Support
For additional information on using and adjusting your monitor, go to
http://www.hp.com/support. Select your country or region, select Product
Support & Troubleshooting, and then enter your monitor model in the SEARCH
window.
NOTE: The monitor user guide, reference guide, and drivers are available
at http://www.hp.com/support.
If the information provided in the guide or in the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide does not address your questions, you can contact support. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.
Here you can: Chat online with an HP technician
NOTE: When support chat is not available in a particular language, it is
available in English.
- E-mail support
- Find support telephone numbers
- Locate an HP service center
Appendix A Technical Specifications
NOTE: All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower.
E201 Model
E221 Model
E221i Model
E231 Model
E231i Model
E241i Model
E271i Model
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
E201 Model
E221 Model
E221i Model
E231 Model
E231i Model
E241i Model
E271i Model
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.
If 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, and 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.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the resolution of the E231 model?
- A: The E231 model has a resolution of 1920 x 1080.
- Q: Can I adjust the height of the monitor?
- A: Yes, the monitor has height adjustment capabilities.
- Q: Does the monitor support VGA input?
- A: Yes, the monitor supports VGA analog video signal input.
- Q: Can I rotate the display to portrait mode?
- A: Yes, the monitor has a pivot capability to rotate the display to portrait mode.
References
- Laptop Computers, Desktops, Printers, Ink & Toner | HP® Official Site
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- hp.com/go/contactHP
- QuickSpecs Overview
- hp.com/support
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