Page 3 - Contents; Product Features
User Guide iii Contents 1 Product Features L156v Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1L176v Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - A Troubleshooting
iv User Guide Contents The Information File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7The Image Color Matching File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8 Installing the .INF and .ICM Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8 Installing from the CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - Product Features
User Guide 1–1 1 Product Features The flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: L156v Model ■ 38.1cm (15") TFT Color LCD Monitor ■ Crisp, clear display for Windows ■ Recommened resolutions: 1024 x 768 @60Hz ■ ...
Page 7 - Safety and Maintenance; Important Safety Information
User 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 t...
Page 8 - Maintenance Guidelines
2–2 User 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 Uninte...
Page 9 - Cleaning the Monitor; Shipping the Monitor
Safety and Maintenance Guidelines User Guide 2–3 ■ 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 n...
Page 11 - Setting Up the Monitor; Installing and Removing the Base
User 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 and Removing the Base 1 Installing the base. 2 Removing the base.
Page 12 - Power Cord
3–2 User Guide Setting Up the Monitor Power Cord Be sure the power cord is the correct type required in your region. This LCD monitor has an internal universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240V AC voltage area (No user adjustment is required.) ✎ A certified power s...
Page 13 - Adjusting the Viewing Angle
Setting Up the Monitor User Guide 3–3 Adjusting the Viewing Angle ■ For optimal viewing, it is recommended that you look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor's angle to your own preference. ■ Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the monitor's angle. ■ Y...
Page 15 - Operating the Monitor; General Instructions; Front Panel Controls
User Guide 4–1 4 Operating the Monitor General Instructions Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located at the front panel of the monitor. By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preference. ■ The power cord should be c...
Page 17 - OSD Lock Function
Operating the Monitor User Guide 4–3 L176v Model OSD Lock Function To lock the OSD, press and hold the MENU button while the monitor is off and then press power button to turn the monitor on. To unlock the OSD - press and hold the MENU button while the monitor is off and then press the power button ...
Page 18 - How To Adjust a Setting; Adjusting the Picture
4–4 User Guide Operating the Monitor How To Adjust a Setting 1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window. 2. Press < or > to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the MENU-button to activate it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press &l...
Page 21 - Software and Utilities; The Information File
Operating the Monitor User Guide 4–7 Software and Utilities The monitor includes a CD that contains two files you can install on your computer: ■ an .INF (Information) file ■ an .ICM (Image Color Matching) file Adobe Reader is supplied on this CD and can be installed from the menu. ✎ If the monitor ...
Page 22 - The Image Color Matching File
4–8 User Guide Operating the Monitor This monitor is Windows Plug and Play compatible and the monitor will work correctly without installing the .INF file. Monitor Plug and Play compatibility requires that the computer’s graphic card is VESA DDC2 compliant and that the monitor connects directly to t...
Page 23 - Downloading from the Worldwide Web; Plug and Play; Plug & Play DDC2B Feature
Operating the Monitor User Guide 4–9 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. After the INF software has been installed, restart Windows. 6. Ensure that the proper resolution and refresh rates appear in the Windows Display control panel. ✎ You may need to install the digitally signed monitor .INF an...
Page 25 - Troubleshooting; Solving Common Problems
User Guide A–1 A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems and the recommended solutions. Problem Solution Power LED is not on Check if the power switch is in the ON position. Power cord should be connected. No Plug & Play Check if the PC system is Plug ...
Page 26 - Error Messages and Possible Solutions
A–2 User Guide Troubleshooting CLOCK (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the picture has not correct width. FOCUS adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjust...
Page 27 - Using the Worldwide Web
Troubleshooting User Guide A–3 Unsupported Mode. Try Different Video Card Setting - Your computer resolution is out of VESA specification. Using the Worldwide Web For online access to technical support information, self-solve tools, online assistance, community forums of IT experts, broad multivendo...
Page 29 - Technical Specifications
User Guide B–1 B Technical Specifications ✎ All performance specifications are provided by the component manufacturers. Performance specifications represent the highest specification of all HP’s component manufacturers’ typical level specifications for performance and actual performance may vary eit...
Page 34 - Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions
B–6 User Guide Technical Specifications Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults. This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the scree...
Page 36 - Entering User Modes
B–8 User 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 s...
Page 37 - Agency Regulatory Notices
User 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 interf...
Page 38 - Modifications
C–2 User Guide Agency Regulatory Notices Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett Packard Company may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device m...
Page 39 - Materials disposal
Agency Regulatory Notices User Guide C–3 To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product. Materials disposal This HP product contains Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the display LCD that might require special handling at end-of-life. Disposal of this mate...
