Compaq vf17 - Manuals

User’s Guide 2–1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with your monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with your monitor, refer to...

2–2 User’s Guide Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Ä CAUTION: For the protection of your monitor, as well as your computer, connect all power cords for your computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, scanner) to some form of surge protection device such as a power strip or Unin...

2–4 User’s Guide Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning the Monitor To clean the monitor, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the monitor and the computer. 2. Dust the monitor by wiping the screen and the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a clean cloth...

User’s Guide 3–1 3 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 steps below. Installing the Monitor Pedestal To install the monitor pedestal: 1. Place the pedestal plate on your desktop ...

3–4 User’s Guide Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Monitor 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. 2. Connect the monitor signal cable on the back of the monitor to the video connector on the rear panel of the computer. 3. Connect one end of the power c...

Setting Up the Monitor User’s Guide 3–7 Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your 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 acc...

Setting Up the Monitor User’s Guide 3–9 Mounting the Monitor 1. Remove the monitor base. Refer to “Removing the Monior Base” steps in the previous section. After the base is removed from the monitor, four threaded mounting holes are exposed on the monitor back panel to be used for mounting purposes....

User’s Guide 4–1 4 Operating the Monitor Installing the Information Files The CD-ROM included with this monitor contains two information files to be installed onto your computer; an .INF file and an .ICM file. ■ The .INF file defines monitor resources and provides specifications used by most operati...

4–2 User’s Guide Operating the Monitor Front Panel Components L1502m, L1702m, f1523, f1723, FP5315, and FP7317 Monitors ‘ No. Control Function 1 Speakers Audio feature for music, alarms, etc. (multimedia models only) 2 (Headphone jack) Connects a headphone set to the monitor. 3 Menu button Launches ...

4–4 User’s Guide Operating the Monitor Adjusting Monitor Settings Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences. To access the OSD, do the following: 1. If the monitor is not already on, press the Power switch to turn on the monitor. 2. To access the OS...

Operating the Monitor User’s Guide 4–5 3. To navigate through the OSD Menu, press the + (Plus) button on the monitor’s front panel to scroll up, or the – (Minus) button to scroll in reverse. 4. To select an item from the OSD Menu, use the + or – buttons to scroll to and highlight your selection, the...

4–8 User’s Guide Operating the Monitor Adjusting Screen Quality Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before performing the following procedures. The Auto-adjustment feature automatically fine-tunes the image quality each time a new video mode is displayed. If additional image quality improvem...

Operating the Monitor User’s Guide 4–9 ■ Clock—Increase/decrease the value to minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. ■ Clock Phase—Increase/decrease the value to minimize video distortion or video jitter. ✎ When using the controls, you will obtain the best results by...

4–10 User’s Guide Operating the Monitor ❏ If the OSD is locked, press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD. ❏ If the OSD is unlocked, press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to lock the OSD. Sleep Timer Mode The Sleep Timer mode is an energy-saving feature that enables you...

Operating the Monitor User’s Guide 4–11 6. Press the - (Minus) or + (Plus) buttons to adjust the hour. 7. Press the Menu button again to enter the time for minutes. 8. Press the - (Minus) or + (Plus) buttons to adjust the minutes. 9. Press the Menu button to lock in the time chosen. 10. After settin...

4–12 User’s Guide Operating the Monitor Changing the Color Temperature ✎ These steps are not necessary for the L1502, L1502m, L1702 and L1702m models. When the color temperature is changed to 6500 K - sRGB, there will be a small reduction in brightness. 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel of...

Operating the Monitor User’s Guide 4–13 4. Select the “sRGB Color Space Profile.icm” file, then click the Add button 5. To activate a color profile for your monitor, you must set it as the Default Monitor Profile. Select “sRGB Color Space Profile,” then click Set as Default button. 6. Click Apply or...

User’s Guide A–1 A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power switch is turned off. ...

A–2 User’s Guide Troubleshooting Using the Worldwide Web Before contacting customer services, refer to the support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/support Image appears blurred, indistinct, or too dark. Brightness and contrast are too low. Press the Minus button on the monitor front panel to auto-...

Troubleshooting User’s Guide A–3 Preparing to call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section, you may need to call technical support. Have the following information available when you call: ■ The monitor ■ Monitor model number (on front and back p...

User’s Guide B–1 B Technical Specifications vf15, FP15, L1502, L1502m, f1523, and FP5315 Models 15-inch Flat Panel Monitors DisplayType 15.0 inchesTFT LCD 38.1 cm Viewable Image Size 15.0-inch diagonal 38.1 cm Tilt --5 to 30 o Maximum Weight(Unpacked) 9.15 lbs. 4.15 kg (unpacked) Dimensions (include...

B–4 User’s Guide Technical Specifications 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...

User’s Guide C–1 C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inte...

C–2 User’s Guide Agency Regulatory Notices Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations. Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only This device comp...

Agency Regulatory Notices User’s Guide C–3 Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Ca...

C–4 User’s Guide Agency Regulatory Notices Korean Notice EPA Energy Star Compliance Monitors that are marked with the Energy Star Logo meet the requirements of the EPA Energy Star program. As an Energy Star Partner, Hewlett Packard Company has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guide...

User’s Guide D–1 D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to HP standards, to guarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small bright or dark spots. This is common t...