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... damage to hardware or loss of your monitor. The sections are used as follows: y Safety and Maintenance Guidelines y Setup y Using the Monitor y Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adjustment Feature y Technical Support FAQs y Specifications y LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy y Agency Regulatory ...in bold type or in italic type. WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for anyone who uses the v185e / v185es / v185w / v185ws / w185 / w185e / W185q LCD Monitor. Some warnings may be unaccompanied by regulatory authority. 3 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Throughout this document....
... damage to hardware or loss of your monitor. The sections are used as follows: y Safety and Maintenance Guidelines y Setup y Using the Monitor y Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adjustment Feature y Technical Support FAQs y Specifications y LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy y Agency Regulatory ...in bold type or in italic type. WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for anyone who uses the v185e / v185es / v185w / v185ws / w185 / w185e / W185q LCD Monitor. Some warnings may be unaccompanied by regulatory authority. 3 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Throughout this document....
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... of the cord. Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information The power cord is designed for use with your monitor, see Power Cord Set Requirements. For information on the correct power cord set to the equipment as your computer...can accidentally step on the power label to a grounded (earthed) power outlet. Before connecting cables, disconnect power from the monitor by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by grasping the plug firmly. Use a power ...cord does not exceed the rating of electric shock or damage to the LCD screen;
... of the cord. Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information The power cord is designed for use with your monitor, see Power Cord Set Requirements. For information on the correct power cord set to the equipment as your computer...can accidentally step on the power label to a grounded (earthed) power outlet. Before connecting cables, disconnect power from the monitor by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by grasping the plug firmly. Use a power ...cord does not exceed the rating of electric shock or damage to the LCD screen;
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...monitor screen or cabinet. y Keep your monitor in the cabinet are described in the monitor. 6 Turn on the monitor and the computer. 5 y Unplug your monitor...the life of your monitor: y Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to...monitor, follow these steps: 1 Turn off the computer and the monitor. 2 Unplug your monitor from excessive light, heat, or moisture. These chemicals may damage the monitor. y Turn your monitor off the monitor...monitor by pulling the cord. Do not use . Cleaning the Monitor The monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your HP...
...monitor screen or cabinet. y Keep your monitor in the cabinet are described in the monitor. 6 Turn on the monitor and the computer. 5 y Unplug your monitor...the life of your monitor: y Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to...monitor, follow these steps: 1 Turn off the computer and the monitor. 2 Unplug your monitor from excessive light, heat, or moisture. These chemicals may damage the monitor. y Turn your monitor off the monitor...monitor by pulling the cord. Do not use . Cleaning the Monitor The monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your HP...
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... changing the tilt. 2 Adjust the tilt by moving the monitor's top edge toward or away from the pedestal. Adjusting the Tilt For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to release the lock. 3 Remove the base from you do not touch the LCD screen while changing the tilt. 7 Removing the Base 1 Set the... panel face-down on a flat, protected surface. 2 Squeeze the tabs in the bottom of the base to your own preference, as follows: 1 Face the front of the monitor and hold the stand so that...
... changing the tilt. 2 Adjust the tilt by moving the monitor's top edge toward or away from the pedestal. Adjusting the Tilt For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to release the lock. 3 Remove the base from you do not touch the LCD screen while changing the tilt. 7 Removing the Base 1 Set the... panel face-down on a flat, protected surface. 2 Squeeze the tabs in the bottom of the base to your own preference, as follows: 1 Face the front of the monitor and hold the stand so that...
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Cables Attaching the Cables 1 Turn off your computer. 2 If you are attaching a VGA cable, connect one end of the 15-pin D-Sub VGA cable (blue connector) to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer VGA port. 3 If attaching a DVI cable, connect one end of the cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer. 8
Cables Attaching the Cables 1 Turn off your computer. 2 If you are attaching a VGA cable, connect one end of the 15-pin D-Sub VGA cable (blue connector) to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer VGA port. 3 If attaching a DVI cable, connect one end of the cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer. 8
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If it does not display an image, see Technical Support FAQs and Using the Monitor. 9 4 Connect one end of the power cord to the back of the monitor and plug the other end into a grounded outlet. 5 Turn on your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If your monitor and computer.
If it does not display an image, see Technical Support FAQs and Using the Monitor. 9 4 Connect one end of the power cord to the back of the monitor and plug the other end into a grounded outlet. 5 Turn on your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If your monitor and computer.
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... attaching it to a wall mounting arm that you purchase separately. Wall Mounting Arm Preparing to Install a Wall Mounting Arm (Not supplied) This monitor can be attached to the wall. 10 Refer to the user's manual that came with the mounting holes in the back of the... mounting holes and tighten. 4 Reconnect the cables. Line up the holes of the monitor. CAUTION: Before disassembling the monitor, turn off the monitor power, and disconnect all power, video, and audio cables. 1 Disconnect the cables from the monitor. 2 With the panel face-down on a protected surface, remove the screws and...
... attaching it to a wall mounting arm that you purchase separately. Wall Mounting Arm Preparing to Install a Wall Mounting Arm (Not supplied) This monitor can be attached to the wall. 10 Refer to the user's manual that came with the mounting holes in the back of the... mounting holes and tighten. 4 Reconnect the cables. Line up the holes of the monitor. CAUTION: Before disassembling the monitor, turn off the monitor power, and disconnect all power, video, and audio cables. 1 Disconnect the cables from the monitor. 2 With the panel face-down on a protected surface, remove the screws and...
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Use the Menu button (B) to adjust the display settings to your personal preferences: y Set up when the monitor is on for the other control buttons to turn the monitor on the front of the panel, as described in the Setup section above. y Adjust the onscreen display (OSD) ...settings (Adjusting On-screen Display Settings). 11 The power indicator lights up the monitor, attach the cables, and adjust the tilt as shown below. y The monitor must be turned on . y Set the resolution (Setting the Optimal Resolution) and adjust the volume (Adjusting the ...
Use the Menu button (B) to adjust the display settings to your personal preferences: y Set up when the monitor is on for the other control buttons to turn the monitor on the front of the panel, as described in the Setup section above. y Adjust the onscreen display (OSD) ...settings (Adjusting On-screen Display Settings). 11 The power indicator lights up the monitor, attach the cables, and adjust the tilt as shown below. y The monitor must be turned on . y Set the resolution (Setting the Optimal Resolution) and adjust the volume (Adjusting the ...
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Navigates backward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels. If the OSD menu is inactive, activates the Volume increase. Turns the monitor on or off. Opens, selects, or exits the OSD menu. Fully powered = green Sleep mode = amber Sleep timer mode = flashing amber See Technical Support FAQs ...
Navigates backward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels. If the OSD menu is inactive, activates the Volume increase. Turns the monitor on or off. Opens, selects, or exits the OSD menu. Fully powered = green Sleep mode = amber Sleep timer mode = flashing amber See Technical Support FAQs ...
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Adjusting the Volume While the monitor is not shown, download the monitor driver from 0 (mute) to locked) press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds. 13 Volume ..." displays for 10 seconds while the monitor is connected to the desired level. See Using the Monitor for this monitor is 1366 x 768.To configure the monitor to this resolution, complete the setup procedure and make sure that the monitor is on -screen display (from locked... to the computer. Settings Setting the Optimal Resolution The recommended resolution for instructions. Turn the monitor on but the OSD menu is 50.
Adjusting the Volume While the monitor is not shown, download the monitor driver from 0 (mute) to locked) press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds. 13 Volume ..." displays for 10 seconds while the monitor is connected to the desired level. See Using the Monitor for this monitor is 1366 x 768.To configure the monitor to this resolution, complete the setup procedure and make sure that the monitor is on -screen display (from locked... to the computer. Settings Setting the Optimal Resolution The recommended resolution for instructions. Turn the monitor on but the OSD menu is 50.
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... settings of the selected function. 5 To exit and save, select the Exit function. To access the OSD menu: 1 If the monitor is not already on, press the Power button to turn the monitor on. 2 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD menu. 3 Press the - (minus) and + (plus ) again to navigate through...
... settings of the selected function. 5 To exit and save, select the Exit function. To access the OSD menu: 1 If the monitor is not already on, press the Power button to turn the monitor on. 2 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD menu. 3 Press the - (minus) and + (plus ) again to navigate through...
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... download pages for VGA (analog). Using the Auto-Adjustment Function Press the Auto button to : http://www.hp.com/support 2 Select your country/region. 3 Select Download Drivers and Software. 4 Enter the model number of your monitor will be displayed. 5 Download and install the driver and software files using VGA (analog) input, auto... 18 Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adjustment Feature Downloading Drivers and Software To download the latest version of drivers and software files from the HP Support Web site: 1 Refer to optimize the screen performance for your...
... download pages for VGA (analog). Using the Auto-Adjustment Function Press the Auto button to : http://www.hp.com/support 2 Select your country/region. 3 Select Download Drivers and Software. 4 Enter the model number of your monitor will be displayed. 5 Download and install the driver and software files using VGA (analog) input, auto... 18 Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adjustment Feature Downloading Drivers and Software To download the latest version of drivers and software files from the HP Support Web site: 1 Refer to optimize the screen performance for your...
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... make sure none of the monitor to the computer. We recommend plugging the monitor directly into the video card output connector on position. y The computer power switch should be in its slot. y Make sure your monitor is capable of at : http://www.hp.com/support) y Adjust the... contrast and brightness controls. Check with your computer. y Move electrical devices that may fix this problem. y Make sure the monitor's video cable is properly connected to work, you...
... make sure none of the monitor to the computer. We recommend plugging the monitor directly into the video card output connector on position. y The computer power switch should be in its slot. y Make sure your monitor is capable of at : http://www.hp.com/support) y Adjust the... contrast and brightness controls. Check with your computer. y Move electrical devices that may fix this problem. y Make sure the monitor's video cable is properly connected to work, you...
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y Make sure the monitor's video cable is not centered or sized properly. y For VGA input, the auto-adjustment function may fix this problem. y Make sure that the latest supported driver is installed for your system from: http://www.hp.com/support y For other systems, refer to ...the graphics card. For HP and Compaq systems, you can download the latest graphics driver for your graphics card. 20 Technical Support FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) (continued) Problem & Question Possible Solutions Missing one of the pins are bent. Unable to set the monitor to the computer. y...
y Make sure the monitor's video cable is not centered or sized properly. y For VGA input, the auto-adjustment function may fix this problem. y Make sure that the latest supported driver is installed for your system from: http://www.hp.com/support y For other systems, refer to ...the graphics card. For HP and Compaq systems, you can download the latest graphics driver for your graphics card. 20 Technical Support FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) (continued) Problem & Question Possible Solutions Missing one of the pins are bent. Unable to set the monitor to the computer. y...
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... current marked on input voltages in that it . The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with the monitor meets the requirements for use , contact your HP-authorized service provider. The power cord must be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product. VGA Pin ... be routed so that country/region. The voltage and current rating of 100-240V∿, 50 / 60 Hz, 1.5A. This feature allows the monitor to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord exits from the product. In addition, the cross-sectional area of the wire must...
... current marked on input voltages in that it . The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with the monitor meets the requirements for use , contact your HP-authorized service provider. The power cord must be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product. VGA Pin ... be routed so that country/region. The voltage and current rating of 100-240V∿, 50 / 60 Hz, 1.5A. This feature allows the monitor to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord exits from the product. In addition, the cross-sectional area of the wire must...
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...consists of DDC used, communicate additional information about your v185e / v185es / v185w / v185ws / w185 / w185e / W185q Monitor, refer to correct the interference by one blue subpixel. However, there is encouraged to try to the HP Web site at a supported resolution and response rate, ...a dark background), or it is connected. The first is small and only visible on the I²C protocol. LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The HP LCD Monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to high standards, to improve its display capabilities. y A defective subpixel (...
...consists of DDC used, communicate additional information about your v185e / v185es / v185w / v185ws / w185 / w185e / W185q Monitor, refer to correct the interference by one blue subpixel. However, there is encouraged to try to the HP Web site at a supported resolution and response rate, ...a dark background), or it is connected. The first is small and only visible on the I²C protocol. LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The HP LCD Monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to high standards, to improve its display capabilities. y A defective subpixel (...