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... ...5 Connecting the Cables ...6 Connecting the Speakers (select models only 7 Adjusting the Monitor ...7 Turning on the Monitor ...7 Mounting the Monitor Panel ...8 Locating the Rating Labels ...10 4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities ...11 Installing from the CD (with select models 11 Downloading from the Worldwide Web 11 Using the Auto-Adjustment Function 11 Front Panel Controls ...12 Adjusting the Monitor Settings ...13 Using the On-Screen Display Menu 13 OSD Menu Selections 14 Optimizing Digital Conversion 16 Identifying Monitor Conditions ...16 Appendix A Troubleshooting...
... ...5 Connecting the Cables ...6 Connecting the Speakers (select models only 7 Adjusting the Monitor ...7 Turning on the Monitor ...7 Mounting the Monitor Panel ...8 Locating the Rating Labels ...10 4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities ...11 Installing from the CD (with select models 11 Downloading from the Worldwide Web 11 Using the Auto-Adjustment Function 11 Front Panel Controls ...12 Adjusting the Monitor Settings ...13 Using the On-Screen Display Menu 13 OSD Menu Selections 14 Optimizing Digital Conversion 16 Identifying Monitor Conditions ...16 Appendix A Troubleshooting...
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Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions 20 w15e Model ...20 Entering User Modes ...21 Energy Saver Feature ...21 Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice 22 Modifications ...22 Cables ...22 Declaration of Conformity for Products ...Power Cord Set Requirements ...24 Japanese Power Cord Requirements 24 Product Environmental Notices ...25 Energy Star Compliance ...25 Materials Disposal ...25 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union ...25 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 26 Appendix D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel...
Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions 20 w15e Model ...20 Entering User Modes ...21 Energy Saver Feature ...21 Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice 22 Modifications ...22 Cables ...22 Declaration of Conformity for Products ...Power Cord Set Requirements ...24 Japanese Power Cord Requirements 24 Product Environmental Notices ...25 Energy Star Compliance ...25 Materials Disposal ...25 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union ...25 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 26 Appendix D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel...
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... resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions ● Tilt capability ● Removable base and pedestal for flexible monitor panel mounting solutions ● Video signal input to support VGA analog with VGA signal cable provided ● USB speakers (select models) ● Plug and play capability if supported by the system ● Cable management feature for placement of cables and cords ● On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for easy setup and screen optimization ● Software and documentation available on CD or downloaded from the HP support...
... resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions ● Tilt capability ● Removable base and pedestal for flexible monitor panel mounting solutions ● Video signal input to support VGA analog with VGA signal cable provided ● USB speakers (select models) ● Plug and play capability if supported by the system ● Cable management feature for placement of cables and cords ● On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for easy setup and screen optimization ● Software and documentation available on CD or downloaded from the HP support...
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... can replace the equipment, if surge protection fails. Use the appropriate and correctly sized furniture designed to the Power Cord Set Requirements on power cords or cables. Care should be taken to route all cords and cables connected to the equipment: • Do not disable the power cord grounding feature. 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with the monitor. WARNING! WARNING! For your HP LCD monitor. LCD monitors...
... can replace the equipment, if surge protection fails. Use the appropriate and correctly sized furniture designed to the Power Cord Set Requirements on power cords or cables. Care should be taken to route all cords and cables connected to the equipment: • Do not disable the power cord grounding feature. 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with the monitor. WARNING! WARNING! For your HP LCD monitor. LCD monitors...
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... an authorized HP dealer, reseller, or service provider. ● Use only a power source and connection appropriate for ventilation. Cleaning the Monitor 1. Turn off when not in use . ● Slots and openings in a storage area. Clean the monitor screen with water. 4. CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any kind into cabinet slots or other volatile substances to the cord does not exceed the rating of any...
... an authorized HP dealer, reseller, or service provider. ● Use only a power source and connection appropriate for ventilation. Cleaning the Monitor 1. Turn off when not in use . ● Slots and openings in a storage area. Clean the monitor screen with water. 4. CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any kind into cabinet slots or other volatile substances to the cord does not exceed the rating of any...
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... sure the base is turned off to lock it in place and adjust the tilt angle to the desired position. Using both hands, position the pedestal over the base and press down firmly to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices, then follow the instructions below. Set the base on the panel may cause nonuniformity of color or disorientation of the LCD panel. Pressure on a flat surface...
... sure the base is turned off to lock it in place and adjust the tilt angle to the desired position. Using both hands, position the pedestal over the base and press down firmly to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices, then follow the instructions below. Set the base on the panel may cause nonuniformity of color or disorientation of the LCD panel. Pressure on a flat surface...
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... the power button on . 2. Connecting the Speakers (select models only) 7 Adjusting the Monitor Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to turn it to a comfortable eye level. CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on . Connect one end of the monitor to turn it is not in use . Connect the USB cable on the control speaker to the audio output connector on the computer. 3. Press the power button on the computer to set near the monitor so...
... the power button on . 2. Connecting the Speakers (select models only) 7 Adjusting the Monitor Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to turn it to a comfortable eye level. CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on . Connect one end of the monitor to turn it is not in use . Connect the USB cable on the control speaker to the audio output connector on the computer. 3. Press the power button on the computer to set near the monitor so...
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... monitor panel (2). If the monitor has a connected audio cable, disconnect it. 1. Lay the monitor face down on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture. Figure 3-5 Removing the Pedestal Base 8 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor CAUTION: Before beginning to install the panel on a flat surface. 3. Disconnect and remove the signal and power cables from the back of the monitor that connect the monitor panel to the pedestal base (1) and slide the pedestal base from the pedestal base to disassemble...
... monitor panel (2). If the monitor has a connected audio cable, disconnect it. 1. Lay the monitor face down on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture. Figure 3-5 Removing the Pedestal Base 8 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor CAUTION: Before beginning to install the panel on a flat surface. 3. Disconnect and remove the signal and power cables from the back of the monitor that connect the monitor panel to the pedestal base (1) and slide the pedestal base from the pedestal base to disassemble...
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... models) To install the drivers and software files on the CD provided. NOTE: You may need to the Monitor Driver Software Readme file on -screen instructions. 5. Refer to the support page and download page. 3. Insert the CD in the Windows Display control panel. The CD menu is displayed. 2. Select Install Monitor Driver Software. 4. Refer to install the digitally signed monitor .INF and .ICM files manually from the CD in the event of the files from the HP support...
... models) To install the drivers and software files on the CD provided. NOTE: You may need to the Monitor Driver Software Readme file on -screen instructions. 5. Refer to the support page and download page. 3. Insert the CD in the Windows Display control panel. The CD menu is displayed. 2. Select Install Monitor Driver Software. 4. Refer to install the digitally signed monitor .INF and .ICM files manually from the CD in the event of the files from the HP support...
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... vertical bars ● Thin, horizontal scrolling lines ● An off . 12 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor Front Panel Controls Table 4-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control Function 1 Auto Activates the auto-adjustment feature. 2 Exit 3 - (minus) 4 + (plus) Exits the OSD menu and saves the adjusted settings. ● If the OSD menu is inactive, press to produce a stable, centered image. Press the Auto button on the monitor front panel to adjust the brightness feature. 5 Select Opens and selects the OSD menu. 6 Power Turns the monitor on...
... vertical bars ● Thin, horizontal scrolling lines ● An off . 12 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor Front Panel Controls Table 4-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control Function 1 Auto Activates the auto-adjustment feature. 2 Exit 3 - (minus) 4 + (plus) Exits the OSD menu and saves the adjusted settings. ● If the OSD menu is inactive, press to produce a stable, centered image. Press the Auto button on the monitor front panel to adjust the brightness feature. 5 Select Opens and selects the OSD menu. 6 Power Turns the monitor on...
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...) buttons on the monitor's front panel to scroll up, or the - (minus) button to adjust the scale. 6. After adjusting the function, press the Exit button on your selection, then press the Select button to leave the menu. Using the On-Screen Display Menu Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image based on the front panel to select that function. 5. Adjusting the Monitor Settings 13 To select an item from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu...
...) buttons on the monitor's front panel to scroll up, or the - (minus) button to adjust the scale. 6. After adjusting the function, press the Exit button on your selection, then press the Select button to leave the menu. Using the On-Screen Display Menu Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image based on the front panel to select that function. 5. Adjusting the Monitor Settings 13 To select an item from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu...
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... own blue color levels Adjusts the position and duration of the screen image up a user preset. Vertical OSD Position-Changes the viewing position of the OSD menu to slightly reddish white. The factory default is 50. Adjusts the focus of the screen. sets your own green color levels ● Blue - The factory default range is 30 seconds. 14 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor Adjusts the contrast level of the screen. Color OSD Pixel Clock Phase 9300 K 7500 K 6500 K User Preset H. Changes to slightly greenish white. Luminance Geometry Brightness Contrast Adjusts the...
... own blue color levels Adjusts the position and duration of the screen image up a user preset. Vertical OSD Position-Changes the viewing position of the OSD menu to slightly reddish white. The factory default is 50. Adjusts the focus of the screen. sets your own green color levels ● Blue - The factory default range is 30 seconds. 14 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor Adjusts the contrast level of the screen. Color OSD Pixel Clock Phase 9300 K 7500 K 6500 K User Preset H. Changes to slightly greenish white. Luminance Geometry Brightness Contrast Adjusts the...
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Adjusts the screen image to control some OSD menu features such as brightness, contrast and color temperature. Adjusting the Monitor Settings 15 Set to the factory default settings, except the Language. Allows the computer to look sharper or softer. Selects Sharpness, DDC/CI, and Display Information features of the monitor. Returns all OSD menu settings and DDC/CI controls to : ● On ● Off The factory default is English. Selects and displays important information about the monitor. The factory default is On...
Adjusts the screen image to control some OSD menu features such as brightness, contrast and color temperature. Adjusting the Monitor Settings 15 Set to the factory default settings, except the Language. Allows the computer to look sharper or softer. Selects Sharpness, DDC/CI, and Display Information features of the monitor. Returns all OSD menu settings and DDC/CI controls to : ● On ● Off The factory default is English. Selects and displays important information about the monitor. The factory default is On...
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... adjustable for digital inputs. Check to determine if the PC or input signal source is off or in the on the monitor video input connector. Optimizing Digital Conversion Two controls in the power saving mode. ● Auto Adjusting...-Indicates the auto-adjustment function is active. ● Signal Cable Not Connected!-Indicates the video cable is not properly connected to the computer. ● Nonpreset Mode!-Indicates a non-preset timing is being used. 16 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor Use these controls only when the auto-adjustment...
... adjustable for digital inputs. Check to determine if the PC or input signal source is off or in the on the monitor video input connector. Optimizing Digital Conversion Two controls in the power saving mode. ● Auto Adjusting...-Indicates the auto-adjustment function is active. ● Signal Cable Not Connected!-Indicates the video cable is not properly connected to the computer. ● Nonpreset Mode!-Indicates a non-preset timing is being used. 16 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor Use these controls only when the auto-adjustment...
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... screen blanking utility. Video resolution and/or refresh rate are too low. Restart the computer and enter Safe Mode. Power cord is not centered Position may need adjustment. Screen image appears distorted; Brightness and contrast are set lower or higher than what the monitor supports. is disconnected. Monitor video cable is displayed on screen. Change the settings to Chapter 3, Setting Up the Monitor on page 20). Power button on the computer. Position to the VGA connector on front panel of Range! text is blank. Problem...
... screen blanking utility. Video resolution and/or refresh rate are too low. Restart the computer and enter Safe Mode. Power cord is not centered Position may need adjustment. Screen image appears distorted; Brightness and contrast are set lower or higher than what the monitor supports. is disconnected. Monitor video cable is displayed on screen. Change the settings to Chapter 3, Setting Up the Monitor on page 20). Power button on the computer. Position to the VGA connector on front panel of Range! text is blank. Problem...
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.... w15e Model Table B-1 w15e Specifications Display Type Viewable Image Size Tilt Maximum Weight (Unpacked) Dimensions (include base) Height Depth Width Maximum Graphic Resolution Optimum Graphic Resolution Text Mode Dot Pitch Horizontal Frequency Vertical Refresh Rate Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity Power Source Altitude: Operating 38.1 cm wide screen TFT LCD 38.1 cm diagonal -5 to 20° 4 kg 33.9 cm 13.7 cm 37.7 cm 1280 × 720 (60Hz) analog input 1280...
.... w15e Model Table B-1 w15e Specifications Display Type Viewable Image Size Tilt Maximum Weight (Unpacked) Dimensions (include base) Height Depth Width Maximum Graphic Resolution Optimum Graphic Resolution Text Mode Dot Pitch Horizontal Frequency Vertical Refresh Rate Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity Power Source Altitude: Operating 38.1 cm wide screen TFT LCD 38.1 cm diagonal -5 to 20° 4 kg 33.9 cm 13.7 cm 37.7 cm 1280 × 720 (60Hz) analog input 1280...
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Table B-1 w15e Specifications (continued) Storage 0 to 12192 m 0 to 40,000 feet Power Consumption (maximum) 21 watts / standby
Table B-1 w15e Specifications (continued) Storage 0 to 12192 m 0 to 40,000 feet Power Consumption (maximum) 21 watts / standby
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... and the Power light is a brief warm up period before the monitor will utilize less than 2 watts of either the horizontal sync signal and/or the vertical sync signal. Entering User Modes The video controller signal may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on setting energy saver features (sometimes called power management features). It this occurs, you can be entered and stored. There is green.
... and the Power light is a brief warm up period before the monitor will utilize less than 2 watts of either the horizontal sync signal and/or the vertical sync signal. Entering User Modes The video controller signal may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on setting energy saver features (sometimes called power management features). It this occurs, you can be entered and stored. There is green.
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... than the voltage and current rating marked on input voltages between 6 feet (1.8 m) and 12 feet (3.6 m). The installation guides included with Automatic Line Switching (ALS). A power cord should be rated for the product and for use , contact an authorized HP service provider. This feature allows the monitor to operate on the product. Japanese Notice Korean Notice Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply is provided with the products...
... than the voltage and current rating marked on input voltages between 6 feet (1.8 m) and 12 feet (3.6 m). The installation guides included with Automatic Line Switching (ALS). A power cord should be rated for the product and for use , contact an authorized HP service provider. This feature allows the monitor to operate on the product. Japanese Notice Korean Notice Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply is provided with the products...
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... the more visible of the two. ● A defective sub-pixel (dot defect) is less visible than a defective whole pixel and is not specific to the HP Web site at a supported resolution and refresh rate, from a distance of one red, one green, and one blue sub-pixel. ● A defective whole pixel is always turned on (a bright spot on a dark background), or it is always off (a dark...
... the more visible of the two. ● A defective sub-pixel (dot defect) is less visible than a defective whole pixel and is not specific to the HP Web site at a supported resolution and refresh rate, from a distance of one red, one green, and one blue sub-pixel. ● A defective whole pixel is always turned on (a bright spot on a dark background), or it is always off (a dark...
