HP vs15 - Manual

User’s Guide 1–1 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitor The HP LCD (liquid crystal display) Monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) screen. This guide discusses five models: ❏ HP vs15 LCD Monitor, a 15-inch (38.1 cm) display ❏ HP vs17 LCD Monitor, a 17-inch (43.2 cm) display ❏ HP vs19 LC...

User’s Guide 2–1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 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 compatible with this monitor. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equi...

Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 2–2 User’s Guide Safety Precautions ■ Use only a power source and connection compatible with this monitor, as indicated on the label/back plate of the monitor. ■ Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected to the outlet does not exceed the current rati...

Safety and Maintenance Guidelines User’s Guide 2–3 Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of your monitor: ■ Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. If your monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact ...

Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 2–4 User’s Guide Cleaning the Monitor The monitor is a high-quality optical device that requires special care when cleaning. To clean the monitor, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer and the monitor. 2. Unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleani...

Safety and Maintenance Guidelines User’s Guide 2–5 Shipping the Monitor Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it later if you move or ship your monitor. ■ When you ship the vs monitor, remove the base from the pedestal. ■ When you ship the f monitor, prepare it for shipping b...

Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 2–6 User’s Guide 3. Holding the panel in place, pinch inside the base 1 , as shown in the following illustration, and then pull the base off the pedestal 2 . Removing the base from the vs monitor pedestal 4. Pack the base with the monitor panel. Preparing the f Moni...

User’s Guide 3–1 3 Setting Up the Monitor Before You Begin 1. Unpack the monitor. Make sure all contents are included. Store the boxes. 2. Turn off the computer, and other attached devices. 3. Determine the video cable or cables that you will connect from the computer video card outputs to the VGA a...

Setting Up the Monitor 3–2 User’s Guide Installing the Monitor You can install the monitor on a desktop or wall mount. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer.If the monitor will be installed on a: ■ Desktop or table, see “Placing the Monitor on a Desktop” for ...

Setting Up the Monitor 3–4 User’s Guide 4. Tilt the monitor for proper viewing. Do not tilt the monitor beyond its easily adjustable position. Adjusting the vs monitor tilt Wall-Mounting the vs Monitor Before you mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture, you must remove th...

Setting Up the Monitor User’s Guide 3–7 Placing the f Monitor on a Desktop To place the f monitor on a desktop or table, you must unfold the monitor.To place the f monitor on a desktop or table: 1. Set the monitor on a flat surface. 2. Hold the base of the monitor and lift up the panel at the top 1 ...

Setting Up the Monitor 3–10 User’s Guide Wall-Mounting the f Monitor Before you mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture, you must remove the monitor back cover and the monitor pedestal-base assembly. You will need a Phillips-head screwdriver. Read the following warning an...

Setting Up the Monitor User’s Guide 3–13 Assembling the f Monitor Satellite Speakers To assemble the two satellite speakers for the f monitor: 1. Invert each speaker as shown in the following illustration. 2. Hold a speaker base inverted over the inverted speaker. With the opening in the base toward...

Setting Up the Monitor 3–14 User’s Guide Connecting the Monitor Connecting the monitor includes steps for: ■ Connecting the video input cable to the computer by using a VGA cable or a DVI-D cable (DVI-D connector on select f monitor models only; DVI-D cable sold separately). ✎ You can connect the VG...

Setting Up the Monitor User’s Guide 3–17 To connect the DVI-D Cable ■ Connect the DVI-D video cable (sold separately) to the f monitor (select models only) and to the video connector on the rear panel of the computer. (The DVI-D connector on the f monitor is for digital-to-digital connection only. Y...

Setting Up the Monitor User’s Guide 3–19 Connecting the Power Cable 1. Read the warning below. 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 grou...

User’s Guide 4–1 4 Operating the Monitor CD Software and Utilities The CD included with this monitor contains two files you can install on your computer: ■ An INF (information) file ■ An ICM (Image Color Matching) file This CD also contains the auto-adjustment utility. This single pattern program he...

Operating the Monitor 4–2 User’s Guide The Image Color Matching File The ICM files provide more accurate color representation by supplying data to graphics programs to provide consistent color matching from monitor screen to printer, or from scanner to the monitor screen. The ICM files contain a mon...

Operating the Monitor User’s Guide 4–3 Downloading from the World Wide Web To download the latest version of INF and ICM files from the HP Support Web site: 1. Refer to: http://www.hp.com/support Select your country/region. 2. Follow the links for your monitor to the support page. 3. Ensure your sys...

Operating the Monitor User’s Guide 4–5 Front Panel Components The monitor buttons are located on the side of the front panel. Front panel buttons on the vs monitor A B CD E F

Operating the Monitor 4–8 User’s Guide Using the Onscreen Display 1. If the monitor is not already on, press the Power switch ( E ) to turn on the monitor. 2. To access the OSD menu, press the Menu button ( A ). The OSD Main Menu displays. *Auto-Adjustment appears for VGA connections only. **Volume ...

Operating the Monitor User’s Guide 4–9 ✎ If the buttons remain untouched for 30 seconds (factory default) while displaying a menu, new adjustments and settings, except for brightness and contrast, revert to previous settings, and then the menu closes. Adjusting Monitor Settings The screen adjustment...

Operating the Monitor User’s Guide 4–13 Selecting the Video Input Connectors The two input connectors are: ■ VGA connector (analog) ■ DVI-D connector (digital) (f monitor, select models only) The monitor automatically determines which inputs have valid video signals and displays the image. The video...

Operating the Monitor 4–14 User’s Guide Identifying Monitor Conditions Special messages display on the monitor screen for the following monitor conditions: ■ Input Signal Out of Range — Indicates the monitor does not support the video input signal because the resolution or refresh rate are set highe...

Operating the Monitor User’s Guide 4–15 Adjusting Screen Quality The auto-adjustment feature automatically fine-tunes the image quality for display size, position, clock, and phase each time a new video mode is displayed. For more precise adjustments of VGA input, run the Auto-Adjustment software on...

Operating the Monitor 4–16 User’s Guide Entering User Modes The video controller signal may occasionally require a custom user mode if you are not using a standard graphics adapter or pre-set mode. In this condition, you may need to create a user mode. You can use the OSD to: ■ Create a user-defined...

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. ...

Troubleshooting User’s Guide A–3 Using the World Wide Web Before contacting customer service, refer to the HP Technical Support at: http://www.hp.com/support Select your country/region, and then follow the links to the support page for your monitor. Preparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot ...

User’s Guide B–1 B Technical Specifications All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. HP vs LCD Monitors HP vs LCD Monitor Display Type HP vs15:HP vs17:HP vs19: TFT LCD Active Matrix15.0 in.17...

Technical Specifications B–4 User’s Guide HP f LCD Monitors HP f LCD Monitor Display Type HP f1705:HP f1905: TFT LCD Active Matrix17.0 in.19.0 in. 43.2 cm48.3 cm Viewable Image Size HP f1705:HP f1905: 17.0-in. diagonal19.0-in. diagonal 43.2 cm48.3 cm Tilt –5 o to 35 o Face Treatment Antiglare polari...

Technical Specifications B–8 User’s Guide LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The HP LCD Monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to high standards, to guarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small bright or ...

Technical Specifications User’s Guide B–9 Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply is provided with Automatic Line Switching (ALS). This feature allows the monitor to operate on input voltages between 100–120V or 200–240V .The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with the...

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...

Agency Regulatory Notices C–2 User’s Guide 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...

Agency Regulatory Notices User’s Guide C–3 Materials Disposal This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end-of-life: ■ Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the display LCD. ■ Lead in the solder and some component leads. Disposal of this material can be reg...

Agency Regulatory Notices C–4 User’s Guide European Union Regulatory Notice This product complies with the following EU Directives: ■ Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC ■ EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards (European N...

Agency Regulatory Notices User’s Guide C–5 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispos...

Agency Regulatory Notices C–6 User’s Guide Japanese Power Cord Notice Korean Notice EPA Energy Star Compliance Products marked with the ENERGY STAR ® logo on the packaging box qualify with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Products with the EN...

Agency Regulatory Notices User’s Guide C–7 HP Recycling Program HP offers product end-of-life return programs for HP and other manufacturers’ hardware in several geographic areas.The terms and availability of these programs vary by geography because of differences in regulatory requirements and loca...