Page 3 - Contents
Contents Introduction ……………………………..………… 1 Features ……………………………………………………… 1 For Your Safety ……………………………………………… 2 Working in Comfort …………………………………………… 2 Installation ………………………………………… 3 Unpacking the Monitor ………………………………………. 3 Locations and Functions of Controls ……………………… 3 Connecting Your Monitor …………...
Page 5 - Introduction; Features
Introduction This latest LCD monitor has a 15-inch active matrix TFT (thin film transistor) liquid crystal display module. It is designed for use with any Windows ® -based PC. The monitor’s compact design provides great space savings on your computer desk. Features Important features include: Automa...
Page 6 - For Your Safety; Warning; Working in Comfort
For Your Safety Warning To completely disconnect power from your display, you must remove the powercord from the wall outlet and then remove the power cable from the display. Only use with the power adapt er supplied with the product. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the power adapt er. There ...
Page 7 - Installation; Unpacking the Monitor
Installation Please follow the instructions in this chapter to install your LCD monitor. Note: Before connecting your monitor, first read through the instructions in this chapter and the safety precautions in the previous chapter. Unpacking the Monitor When you are unpacking the monitor, make sure t...
Page 8 - Connecting Your Monitor
Use the power button located at the lower middle of the front panel of your monitor to turn on and off the monitor. Three control buttons are also located at the lower middle of the front panel of your monitor. Their functions are described below: Button Function Description Select (1) Opens the OSD...
Page 10 - How to Install the Drivers; Windows Me Users
How to Install the Drivers The HP monitor comes with driver software that allows you to take advantage of the Plug and Play feature of the Windows ® Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system. This software enables the computer to communicate with the monitor and use all the monitor features. ...
Page 11 - Windows XP Users
3. Select the Settings tab. 4. Click Advanced button. 5. Select the Monitor tab. 6. Click the Change button. 7. Select the Specify a Location box. 8. Find and open the vf51.inf file on the CD-ROM disc in the Drivers directory, and click OK . 9. Click Next to install the selected monitor. Windows XP ...
Page 12 - Using Your Monitor; Turning the Monitor On and Off
Using Your Monitor This chapter contains information about using your LCD monitor. Turning the Monitor On and Off Use the power button located at the lower middle of the front panel of the monitor to turn the monitor on and off. When the monitor is on, the light (LED) near the Power button is illumi...
Page 13 - Tilting the Monitor; Setting the Video Mode
Tilting the Monitor The monitor has a tilt feature that allows you to tilt the monitor back and forth to find the most comfortable viewing position. To tilt the monitor, grasp the sides and push the monitor back or pull it toward you until it is in the desired position. The monitor can be tilted 20º...
Page 16 - Adjusting Your Monitor; Summary of Control Buttons; Displaying the OSD Main Menu
Adjusting Your Monitor This chapter contains information about how to change display settings for your LCD Monitor. It is designed with an On-Screen Display (OSD) menu to help you easily adjust to its optimum performance. Note: You must perform Auto Configuration before making any adjustment. Summar...
Page 18 - Adjusting the Positions of the Displayed Images
Selecting Items in the OSD Menu To select a specific item in the OSD Main Menu, or a specific item in the OSD submenu, use the Up ( ▲ ) and Down ( ▼ ) buttons to move to that item, and then select it by pressing the Select button. Making Adjustments in the OSD Menu Adjusting the Positions of the Dis...
Page 22 - Reverting to Factory Default Settings
You may determine how long the OSD will stay onscreen by selecting the OSD TIMEOUT option. Increase or decrease the OSD display time by pressing the Up ( ▲ ) or Down ( ▼ ) buttons in the OSD TIMEOUT submenu. The maximum timeout setting is 60 seconds. You may turn on or off the displayed image inform...
Page 23 - Checking Other Information about Your Monitor
Checking Other Information about Your Monitor There is some useful information available to you with the OSD display. These include BACKLIGHT INFO, SERIAL NUMBER and MODE INFO. BACKLIGHT INFO tells you the total accumulated time the backlight has been turned on. To show this information, follow the ...
Page 24 - Using the Direct Keys; Performing Auto Configuration Using the Direct Key
Choosing Your Native or Preferred Language for the OSD Display There are five language options for the OSD display: English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, and Español. To make your choice, follow the steps below: 1. Open the OSD Main Menu by pressing the Select button. 2. Press the Up ( ▲ ) or Down (...
Page 25 - Adjusting Brightness Using the Direct Key
Note: Auto Configuration uses state-of-the-art signal processing algorithms based on the image displayed on your screen. Therefore, you should not change the image on your screen while Auto Configuration is running. Once you have executed Auto Configuration for a particular mode, the monitor will st...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting; A. My monitor doesn’t work, even though the computer appears to; B. The message “No Signal” appears on my monitor.
Troubleshooting This chapter contains information about how to troubleshoot your LCD Monitor. If you have tried all of the items listed below, please contact a qualified service technician. A. My monitor doesn’t work, even though the computer appears to work. 1. Make sure the power cable is securely...
Page 28 - Technical Information; Monitor Information
Technical Information This chapter contains technical information about your LCD Monitor. Monitor Information LCD Module 15-in (38.1 cm), active matrix TFT, anti-glare coating, 0.297 mm pixel pitch Display Size 304.1 mm x 228.1 mm Viewing Angle Left/Right Up/Down -60 ° ~ 60 ° -55 ° ~ 45 ° Luminance ...
Page 29 - Video Modes
Operating Conditions Temperature Humidity Altitude 5 ° ~ 40 ° C at altitude 0 ~ 2000m 5 ° ~ 30 ° C at altitude 2000 ~ 3000m 20% ~ 85% RH, non-condensing 3000m Max. Storage Conditions Temperature Humidity Altitude -20 ° ~ 60 ° C 5% ~ 95% RH 10000m Max. Video Modes Your LCD monitor supports the follow...
Page 30 - Unknown Video Modes
Unknown Video Modes Like all other monitors, your LCD monitor is designed to work with standard video modes. However, not all video/graphics cards use only standard display modes. Your LCD monitor uses state-of-the-art technology, which is designed to automatically synchronize to any display mode li...
Page 31 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014 Manufacturer's name: HEWLETT-PACKARD France Manufacturer's address: 5 Avenue Raymond Chanas-Eybens 38053 GRENOBLE Cedex 09 - FRANCE Declares that the product : Product Name HP LCD 15” Monitor Model Name vf51 Product Num...
Page 32 - FCC Statement; Declaration of VCCI Class B Compliance
FCC Statement 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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, a...
