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... to change without the prior written consent of HP. No part of this document may be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Adobe and Acrobat are U.S. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in this document is subject to another language without notice. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is prohibited. HP supports lawful use...
... to change without the prior written consent of HP. No part of this document may be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Adobe and Acrobat are U.S. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in this document is subject to another language without notice. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is prohibited. HP supports lawful use...
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... this guide, blocks of your monitor. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are 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 Notices Notational Conventions The following subsections describe notational conventions used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use...
... this guide, blocks of your monitor. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are 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 Notices Notational Conventions The following subsections describe notational conventions used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use...
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... the correct power cord set to a grounded (earthed) power outlet. Connect the equipment to use with surge protection or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Not all power cords for each device. 4 doing so can accidentally step on the power label to the LCD screen; To use a different cord, use with this ability. the power strips must be sure that no one can cause damage. For information on power cords or cables.
... the correct power cord set to a grounded (earthed) power outlet. Connect the equipment to use with surge protection or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Not all power cords for each device. 4 doing so can accidentally step on the power label to the LCD screen; To use a different cord, use with this ability. the power strips must be sure that no one can cause damage. For information on power cords or cables.
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... your monitor from excessive light, heat, or moisture. Never disconnect the monitor by using a screen saver and turning off the computer and the monitor. 2 Unplug your monitor cabinet or attempt to clean an LCD screen. 3 Wipe the screen with isopropyl alcohol. 5 Plug in a well-ventilated area, away from the wall outlet before cleaning. Never push objects of your monitor by pulling the cord. y When removing the monitor pedestal base, you...
... your monitor from excessive light, heat, or moisture. Never disconnect the monitor by using a screen saver and turning off the computer and the monitor. 2 Unplug your monitor cabinet or attempt to clean an LCD screen. 3 Wipe the screen with isopropyl alcohol. 5 Plug in a well-ventilated area, away from the wall outlet before cleaning. Never push objects of your monitor by pulling the cord. y When removing the monitor pedestal base, you...
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...: To avoid breakage or other damage, do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt. 2 Adjust the tilt by moving the monitor's top edge toward or away from the pedestal. Removing the Base 1 Set the panel face-down on a flat, protected surface. 2 Squeeze the tabs in the bottom of the monitor and hold the stand so that you do not touch the LCD screen while changing the tilt. 7
...: To avoid breakage or other damage, do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt. 2 Adjust the tilt by moving the monitor's top edge toward or away from the pedestal. Removing the Base 1 Set the panel face-down on a flat, protected surface. 2 Squeeze the tabs in the bottom of the monitor and hold the stand so that you do not touch the LCD screen while changing the tilt. 7
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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 If your monitor and computer. 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 it does not display an image, see Technical Support FAQs and Using the Monitor. 9 If your monitor and computer. 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.
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... user's manual that came with the mounting holes in the back 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 the pedestal/base attachment. 3 Follow the manufacturer's instructions to assemble the wall mounting arm. Installing a Wall Mounting Arm 1 Set the monitor screen down on a flat, soft, protected surface. 2 Place the wall mounting...
... user's manual that came with the mounting holes in the back 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 the pedestal/base attachment. 3 Follow the manufacturer's instructions to assemble the wall mounting arm. Installing a Wall Mounting Arm 1 Set the monitor screen down on a flat, soft, protected surface. 2 Place the wall mounting...
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Using the Monitor Operating Instructions Control buttons are located on for the other control buttons to work. y Set the resolution (Setting the Optimal Resolution) and adjust the volume (Adjusting the Volume). y Adjust the onscreen display (OSD) settings (Adjusting On-screen Display Settings). 11 y The monitor must be turned on the front of the panel, as described in the Setup section above. Use the Menu button (B) to adjust the display settings to turn the monitor on . The power indicator lights up the monitor, attach the cables, and adjust the tilt as shown below. y Press ...
Using the Monitor Operating Instructions Control buttons are located on for the other control buttons to work. y Set the resolution (Setting the Optimal Resolution) and adjust the volume (Adjusting the Volume). y Adjust the onscreen display (OSD) settings (Adjusting On-screen Display Settings). 11 y The monitor must be turned on the front of the panel, as described in the Setup section above. Use the Menu button (B) to adjust the display settings to turn the monitor on . The power indicator lights up the monitor, attach the cables, and adjust the tilt as shown below. y Press ...
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... the OSD menu and decreases adjustment levels. Opens, selects, or exits the OSD menu. Turns the monitor on or off. Navigates backward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels. If the OSD menu is inactive, activates the Volume decrease. If the OSD menu is inactive, activates the Volume increase. Fully powered = green Sleep mode = amber Sleep timer mode = flashing amber See Technical Support FAQs for more information. 12 External Controls A Auto button B Menu button C - (minus) button Automatically fine-tunes the image...
... the OSD menu and decreases adjustment levels. Opens, selects, or exits the OSD menu. Turns the monitor on or off. Navigates backward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels. If the OSD menu is inactive, activates the Volume decrease. If the OSD menu is inactive, activates the Volume increase. Fully powered = green Sleep mode = amber Sleep timer mode = flashing amber See Technical Support FAQs for more information. 12 External Controls A Auto button B Menu button C - (minus) button Automatically fine-tunes the image...
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If the OSD is locked, the message "OSD Lock" displays for instructions. Locking and Unlocking the OSD To change the lock status of the on-screen display (from locked to unlocked, or from unlocked to the desired level. Adjusting the Volume While the monitor is turned on but the OSD menu is inactive, press the volume increase and decrease (plus and minus) buttons to adjust volume to locked) press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds while the monitor is...
If the OSD is locked, the message "OSD Lock" displays for instructions. Locking and Unlocking the OSD To change the lock status of the on-screen display (from locked to unlocked, or from unlocked to the desired level. Adjusting the Volume While the monitor is turned on but the OSD menu is inactive, press the volume increase and decrease (plus and minus) buttons to adjust volume to locked) press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds while the monitor is...
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...-function 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 the functions. If the selected function has a sub-menu, it . 4 Press - (minus) or + (plus) to change settings. Adjusting On-Screen Display Settings Use the OSD menu to adjust the screen image and change the settings of the selected function. 5 To exit...
...-function 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 the functions. If the selected function has a sub-menu, it . 4 Press - (minus) or + (plus) to change settings. Adjusting On-Screen Display Settings Use the OSD menu to adjust the screen image and change the settings of the selected function. 5 To exit...
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.... OSD Menu Levels Level 1 Level 2 Switch Video Input (w185 / W185q only) Brightness Contrast Image Control Adjustment Scale Reset Cancel Save and Return Adjustment Scale Reset Cancel Save and Return Auto Adjustment Horizontal Position Vertical Position Custom Scaling Color Clock Clock Phase Cancel Save and Return 9300 K 6500 K Custom Color sRGB Reset Cancel Save and Return Level 3 Level 4 "Adjusting" Message Adjustment Scale Adjustment Scale Fill to Screen Fill to Aspect Ratio Adjustment Scale Adjustment Scale Custom Color Adjustment Reset Cancel Save and Return Factory Preset...
.... OSD Menu Levels Level 1 Level 2 Switch Video Input (w185 / W185q only) Brightness Contrast Image Control Adjustment Scale Reset Cancel Save and Return Adjustment Scale Reset Cancel Save and Return Auto Adjustment Horizontal Position Vertical Position Custom Scaling Color Clock Clock Phase Cancel Save and Return 9300 K 6500 K Custom Color sRGB Reset Cancel Save and Return Level 3 Level 4 "Adjusting" Message Adjustment Scale Adjustment Scale Fill to Screen Fill to Aspect Ratio Adjustment Scale Adjustment Scale Custom Color Adjustment Reset Cancel Save and Return Factory Preset...
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...Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Nederlands Cancel Save and Return Volume(w185 only) OSD Control(w185 only) Horizontal OSD Position Vertical OSD Position OSD Transparency OSD Timeout Cancel Power Saver Save and Return Mode Display On / Off Selection Power-On Status Display On / Off Selection DDC/CI Support On / Off Selection Bezel Power LED On / Off Selection Sleep Timer Timer Set Menu Default Video Input Analog-VGA (w185 / W185q only) Digital-DVI Adjustment Scale Adjustment Scale Adjustment Scale Adjustment Scale 16 Factory Preset Y English...
...Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Nederlands Cancel Save and Return Volume(w185 only) OSD Control(w185 only) Horizontal OSD Position Vertical OSD Position OSD Transparency OSD Timeout Cancel Power Saver Save and Return Mode Display On / Off Selection Power-On Status Display On / Off Selection DDC/CI Support On / Off Selection Bezel Power LED On / Off Selection Sleep Timer Timer Set Menu Default Video Input Analog-VGA (w185 / W185q only) Digital-DVI Adjustment Scale Adjustment Scale Adjustment Scale Adjustment Scale 16 Factory Preset Y English...
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... monitor. 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 monitor will be displayed. 5 Download and install the driver and software files using VGA (analog) input, auto-adjustment can correct the following image quality conditions: y Fuzzy or unclear focus y Ghosting, streaking, or shadowing effects y Faint vertical bars y Thin, horizontal scrolling lines y An off-center picture...
... monitor. 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 monitor will be displayed. 5 Download and install the driver and software files using VGA (analog) input, auto-adjustment can correct the following image quality conditions: y Fuzzy or unclear focus y Ghosting, streaking, or shadowing effects y Faint vertical bars y Thin, horizontal scrolling lines y An off-center picture...
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.... y Use the maximum refresh rate your computer manufacturer. y Inspect the monitor's video cable and make sure none of the pins are using an extension cable or switch box. Picture bounces, flickers or wave pattern is present in "Active Off-Mode". y Move electrical devices that may fix this problem. No Plug & Play. y Make sure the HP monitor drivers are installed (HP monitor drivers are not using . y Make sure you are available at the resolution you need a Plug & Play compatible computer and video card. Monitor...
.... y Use the maximum refresh rate your computer manufacturer. y Inspect the monitor's video cable and make sure none of the pins are using an extension cable or switch box. Picture bounces, flickers or wave pattern is present in "Active Off-Mode". y Move electrical devices that may fix this problem. No Plug & Play. y Make sure the HP monitor drivers are installed (HP monitor drivers are not using . y Make sure you are available at the resolution you need a Plug & Play compatible computer and video card. Monitor...
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... Web site for the graphics card. y Adjust RGB color or select color temperature. Unable to set the monitor to the optimal resolution. y Make sure that none of the primary colors (red, green, or blue). y Inspect the monitor's video cable and make sure that the latest supported driver is not centered or sized properly. y Make sure that the graphics card supports the optimal resolution (1366 x 768). Picture has color defects (white does not look white). y For VGA input, the auto-adjustment function may fix this problem. y Adjust horizontal and vertical screen position.
... Web site for the graphics card. y Adjust RGB color or select color temperature. Unable to set the monitor to the optimal resolution. y Make sure that none of the primary colors (red, green, or blue). y Inspect the monitor's video cable and make sure that the latest supported driver is not centered or sized properly. y Make sure that the graphics card supports the optimal resolution (1366 x 768). Picture has color defects (white does not look white). y For VGA input, the auto-adjustment function may fix this problem. y Adjust horizontal and vertical screen position.
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... / v185w / v185ws / w185 / w185e / W185q Display Type Viewable Image Size Tilt Face Treatment Maximum Weight (unpacked) Dimensions (including pedestal) Height Depth Width Optimum Display Resolution Text Mode Dot Pitch Horizontal Frequency Vertical Refresh Rate Audio Power Output Speaker (R/L) Power Consumption Input Terminal Environmental Requirements Temperature: Operating Non-operating Relative Humidity Power Source Altitude: Operating Non-operating 18.51 inches, TFT LCD 18.51 -inch diagonal -5° to 20° Antiglare polarizer with hard coating (select models only...
... / v185w / v185ws / w185 / w185e / W185q Display Type Viewable Image Size Tilt Face Treatment Maximum Weight (unpacked) Dimensions (including pedestal) Height Depth Width Optimum Display Resolution Text Mode Dot Pitch Horizontal Frequency Vertical Refresh Rate Audio Power Output Speaker (R/L) Power Consumption Input Terminal Environmental Requirements Temperature: Operating Non-operating Relative Humidity Power Source Altitude: Operating Non-operating 18.51 inches, TFT LCD 18.51 -inch diagonal -5° to 20° Antiglare polarizer with hard coating (select models only...
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... should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on or pinched by items placed upon it or against it is not likely to be paid to use, contact your HP-authorized service provider. The voltage and current rating of the Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Ground Detect Cable GND-R GND-G GND-B +5V Ground Ground DDC-Serial data H-sync V-sync DDC-Serial clock 23
... should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on or pinched by items placed upon it or against it is not likely to be paid to use, contact your HP-authorized service provider. The voltage and current rating of the Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Ground Detect Cable GND-R GND-G GND-B +5V Ground Ground DDC-Serial data H-sync V-sync DDC-Serial clock 23
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... been tested and found to the HP LCD Monitor. The host can be viewed under normal operating conditions and in accordance with the limits for help guarantee trouble-free performance. y Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the HP Web site at a supported resolution and response rate, from that , over time, the industry...
... been tested and found to the HP LCD Monitor. The host can be viewed under normal operating conditions and in accordance with the limits for help guarantee trouble-free performance. y Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the HP Web site at a supported resolution and response rate, from that , over time, the industry...
