Page 2 - Preface; About This Guide
Back to Contents Page Preface About This Guide • Notational Conventions About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who uses the w17e / W17q LCD Monitor. It describes the monitor’s features, setup, and operation. The sections are as follows: • Safety and Maintenance Guidelines • Setup • Using...
Page 3 - Safety and Maintenance Guidelines; Important Safety Information
Back to Contents Page Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information • Safety Precautions • Maintenance Guidelines • Cleaning the Monitor Important Safety Information The power cord is designed for use with your monitor. To use a different cord, use only a power source and connection...
Page 5 - Setup; Base and Tilt; Attaching the Base
Back to Contents Page Setup Base and Tilt • Cables • Wall Mounting Arm Base and Tilt Attaching the Base • Removing the Base • Adjusting the Tilt Attaching the Base 1 Set the panel face-down on a flat, protected surface. 2 Align the pedestal slots with the panel tabs and insert ( A ). 3 Slide the ped...
Page 6 - Removing the Base
Removing the Base 1 Push the release tab and raise the pedestal off the base. 2 Set the panel face-down on a flat, protected surface. 3 Slide the pedestal to the left to unlock it from the base ( A ). 4 Remove the pedestal from the panel ( B ). WARNING: Be careful to avoid pinching or scraping finge...
Page 7 - Adjusting the Tilt
Adjusting the Tilt For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your own preference, as follows: 1 Face the front of the monitor and hold the stand so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt. 2 Adjust the tilt by moving the monitor’s top edge toward or away from you. CAUTION: To...
Page 8 - Cables; Attaching the Cables
Back to Contents Page Cables Attaching the Cables Attaching the Cables Attach the provided VGA cable to this monitor. Connectors are on the back of the monitor. 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer, using the audio cable (green connector).
Page 10 - Wall Mounting Arm; Preparing to Install a Wall Mounting Arm (Not supplied); Installing a Wall Mounting Arm
Back to Contents Page Wall Mounting Arm Preparing to Install a Wall Mounting Arm (Not supplied) • Installing a Wall Mounting Arm Preparing to Install a Wall Mounting Arm (Not supplied) This monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm that you purchase separately. CAUTION: Before disassembling the...
Page 11 - Using the Monitor
Back to Contents Page Using the Monitor Operating Instructions • External Controls • LED Indicators • Settings • Setting the Optimal Resolution • Adjusting the Volume • Using Headphones • Locking the OSD • Adjusting OSD Settings • OSD Menu Operating Instructions Control buttons are located on the fr...
Page 13 - Settings; Setting the Optimal Resolution; Adjusting the Volume
Back to Contents Page Settings Setting the Optimal Resolution • Adjusting the Volume • Using Headphones • Locking the OSD • Adjusting OSD Settings • OSD Menu Setting the Optimal Resolution The recommended resolution for this monitor is 1440 by 900. To configure the monitor to this resolution, comple...
Page 14 - Adjusting OSD Settings; OSD Menu
Adjusting OSD Settings 1 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD menu. 2 Press + or – on the monitor front panel to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the Menu button again to activate it. If the selected function has a sub-menu, it will be displayed. P...
Page 16 - Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adjustment Feature; Downloading Drivers and Software; Using the Auto-Adjustment Function
Back to Contents Page Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adjustment Feature Downloading Drivers and Software • Using the Auto-Adjustment Function Downloading Drivers and Software To download the latest version of drivers and software files from the HP Support Web site: 1 Refer to: http://www.hp.c...
Page 17 - Technical Support FAQs; Technical Support FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Back to Contents Page Technical Support FAQs Technical Support FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Technical Support FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Problem & Question Possible Solutions Power LED is not on • Make sure the Power button is on and the power cord is properly connected to a grounded...
Page 19 - Specifications; General
Back to Contents Page Specifications General• LCD Panel (17”) • Resolution • Preset Display Modes • Physical Characteristics • Environmental • Power Cord Set Requirements • VGA Connector Pin Assignments • Plug and Play DDC2B Feature All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by...
Page 20 - Preset Display Modes; Physical Characteristics
Preset Display Modes Standard Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Dos-mode 720 x 400 31 70 VGA 640 x 480 31 60 VGA 640 x 480 35 67 VGA 640 x 480 38 73 VGA 640 x 480 38 75 SVGA 800 x 600 35 56 SVGA 800 x 600 38 60 SVGA 800 x 600 48 72 SVGA 800 x 600 47 75 SVGA 832 x 624 50 7...
Page 22 - Plug and Play DDC2B Feature; LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy
Plug and Play DDC2B Feature This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities. The DDC2B ...
Page 23 - Agency Regulatory Notices; Federal Communications Commission Notice; Modifications
Back to Contents Page Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice • Modifications • Cables • Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only • Canadian Notice • Avis Canadien • European Union Regulatory Notice • Disposal of Waste Equipment by Us...
Page 24 - Canadian Notice
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inc...
