Maintenance Guidelines

To enhance the performance and extend the life of your monitor:

●Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. If your monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

●Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor, as indicated on the label/ back plate of the monitor.

●Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected to the outlet does not exceed the current rating of the electrical outlet, and the total ampere rating of the products connected to the cord does not exceed the rating of the cord. Check the power label to determine the ampere rating (AMPS or A) for each device.

●Install your monitor near an 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.

●Turn your monitor off when not in use. You can substantially increase the life expectancy of

your monitor by using a screen saver program and turning off the monitor when not in use. Note: The HP Warranty does not cover monitors with a burned-in image.

●Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings.

●Do not drop your monitor or place it on an unstable surface.●Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord.

●Keep your monitor in a well-ventilated area, away from excessive light, heat or moisture.

●When removing the monitor base, you must lay the monitor face down on a soft area to prevent it from being scratched, defaced, or broken.

Cleaning your monitor

1.Turn off the monitor and the computer.2.Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet.3.Clean the monitor plastics with a clean cloth dampened with water.4.Clean the monitor screen with an antistatic screen cleaner.

CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any other volatile substances to clean the monitor or the screen. These chemicals may damage the cabinet finish as well as the screen.

Shipping the monitor

Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it later if you move or ship your monitor. To prepare the monitor for shipping, refer to Chapter 2, “Disconnect the Pedestal for Shipping.”

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