Page 3 - About This Guide
About This Guide This guide provides information on setting up the monitor, installing drivers, using the on-screen displaymenu, 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....
Page 5 - Table of contents
Table of contents 1 Product Features HP w15e LCD Monitor .......................................................................................................................... 1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information ........................................................
Page 7 - Product Features; HP w15e LCD Monitor
1 Product Features HP w15e LCD Monitor The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel. The monitorfeatures include: ● Wide-screen 38.1 cm (15-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1280 × 720 resolution, plusfull-screen support for lower resolution...
Page 8 - Safety and Maintenance Guidelines; Important Safety Information
2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with the monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source andconnection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with themonitor, refer to the Power Cord Set R...
Page 9 - Maintenance Guidelines; Cleaning the Monitor
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 thosecontrols that are covered in the operating instructions. If the monitor is not operating properly orhas been dropped o...
Page 10 - Setting Up the Monitor; Attaching the Monitor Base
3 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and otherattached devices, then follow the instructions below. Attaching the Monitor Base 1. Set the base on a flat surface such as a table top. 2. Using both hands, position the pede...
Page 13 - Turning on the Monitor
Connecting the Speakers (select models only) 1. Place the speaker set near the monitor so that the speaker with the controls is on the right sidewhen viewing the monitor from the front. 2. Connect the USB cable on the control speaker to a USB connector on the computer. 3. Connect one end of the audi...
Page 14 - Mounting the Monitor Panel
Mounting the Monitor Panel You can remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base to install the panel on a wall, a swing arm,or other mounting fixture. CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and the power and signal cables are both disconnected. If ...
Page 17 - Operating the Monitor; Software and Utilities; Installing from the CD (with select models); Downloading from the Worldwide Web; Using the Auto-Adjustment Function
4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities Install the drivers and software from the CD provided with the monitor or download the latest version ofthe files from the HP support Web site. Installing from the CD (with select models) To install the drivers and software files on the computer from th...
Page 18 - Front Panel Controls
● Faint vertical bars ● Thin, horizontal scrolling lines ● An off-center picture To use the auto-adjustment feature: 1. Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting. 2. Press the Auto button on the monitor front panel to produce a stable, centered image. Front Panel Controls Table 4-...
Page 19 - Adjusting the Monitor Settings; Using the On-Screen Display Menu
Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Using the On-Screen Display Menu Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences. Toaccess the OSD, do the following: 1. If the monitor is not alrea...
Page 20 - OSD Menu Selections
OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selections and their functional descriptions.Settings will be saved automatically after adjustments are made. Table 4-2 OSD Menu Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Auto Adjust Automatically adjusts the screen image. Lumin...
Page 22 - Optimizing Digital Conversion; Identifying Monitor Conditions
Optimizing Digital Conversion Two controls in the on-screen display can be adjusted to improve image performance: Pixel Clock andPhase. NOTE: The Pixel Clock and Phase controls are adjustable only when using an analog input. These controls are not adjustable for digital inputs. The Pixel Clock must ...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting
A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommendedsolutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power button on front panel ofthe monitor is t...
Page 25 - Technical Specifications
B Technical Specifications NOTE: All performance specifications are provided by the component manufacturers. Performance specifications represent the highest specification of all HP's component manufacturers' typical levelspecifications for performance and actual performance may vary either higher o...
Page 26 - Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions
Storage 0 to 12192 m 0 to 40,000 feet Power Consumption (maximum) 21 watts / standby <2 watts Input Terminal One VGA connector with cable included Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults.This moni...
Page 27 - Energy Saver Feature
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. It this occurs, you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on-screendisplay. You...
Page 28 - Agency Regulatory Notices; Federal Communications Commission Notice; Modifications; Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the
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, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a resid...
Page 29 - Canadian Notice
Hewlett Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800 474-6836) For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact: Hewlett Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call (281) 514-3333 To identi...
Page 30 - Japanese Power Cord Requirements
Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, Germany German Ergonomics Notice HP products which bear the “GS” approval mark, when forming part of a system comprising HP brandcomputers, keyboards and monitors that bear the “GS” approval mark, meet the applicable ergonomic...
Page 31 - Energy Star Compliance
CAUTION: Do not use the power cord received with this product on any other products. Product Environmental Notices Energy Star Compliance Monitors that are marked with the ENERGY STAR Logo meet the requirements of the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR program. As an ENERGY STAR P...
Page 32 - Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, 2005, mandates thatmanufacturers provide Material Content Declarations for certain categories of electronic productsoffered for sale after July 1, 2006. To view the JIS C 0950 material ...
Page 33 - LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy
D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to HP standards, toguarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections thatappear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all LCD displays ...