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HP w20 / w22 LCD Monitor
User’s Guide
• Preface
• Safety and Maintenance Guidelines
• Setup
• Using the Monitor
• Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adjustment Feature
• Technical Support FAQs
• Specifications
• LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy
• Agency Regulatory Notices
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Back to Contents Page Preface About This Guide • Notational Conventions About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who uses the HP w20 / w22 LCD Monitor. It describes the monitor’s features, setup, and operation. The sections are as follows: • Safety and Maintenance Guidelines • Setup • Using the Monitor • Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adjustment Feature • Technical Support FAQs • Specifications • LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy • Agency Regulatory Notices
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Back to Contents Page Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information Safety Precautions Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning the Monitor 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. For information on the correct power cord set to use with your monitor, see Power Cord Set Requirements. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or dama
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• Install your monitor near an outlet that you can easily reach. Disconnect the monitor by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it from the outlet. Never disconnect the monitor by pulling the cord. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord. 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 be
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Back to Contents Page Setup Base and Tilt Cables Wall Mounting Arm Base and Tilt Attaching the Base Removing the Base Adjusting the Tilt Attaching the Base 1 Set the base on a flat surface, such as a table top. 2 Using both hands, position the pedestal over the base and press down firmly to lock in place. Make sure that the base is securely locked in place before continuing with the setup procedure. CAUTION: To prevent damage, avoid applying pressure to the panel front.
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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 release the lock. 3 Remove the base from the pedestal. CAUTION: To prevent damage, avoid applying pressure to the panel front. Adjusting the Tilt For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your own preference, as follows: 1 Face the front of the monitor and hold the stand so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt. 2 Adjust the tilt by
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Back to Contents Page Cables Attaching the Cables Attaching the Cables You can attach a VGA cable, a DVI-D cable (provided for select models only), or both to this monitor. To use DVI, your computer must have a DVI-compliant graphics card. Connectors are found on the back of the monitor. If both of these cables are installed, the source of input can be selected using the source button on the front panel. 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer
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4 If you are attaching a DVI cable, connect one end of the 24-pin DVI-D cable (white connector) to the back of the monitor (select models only) and connect the other end to the computer DVI port. 5 Connect one end of the power cord to the back of the monitor and plug the other end into a grounded outlet. 6 Turn on your monitor and computer. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Technical Support FAQs and Using the Monitor.
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Back to Contents Page Wall Mounting Arm Preparing to Install a Wall Mounting Arm (Not supplied) Installing a Wall Mounting Arm Preparing to Install a Wall Mounting Arm (Not supplied) This monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm that you purchase separately. 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
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Back to Contents Page Using the Monitor Operating Instructions External Controls Settings Setting the Optimal Resolution Adjusting the Volume Locking and Unlocking the OSD Adjusting OSD Settings Operating Instructions Control buttons are located on the front of the panel, as shown below. Use the menu button (C) to adjust the display settings to your personal preferences: • Set up the monitor, attach the cables, and adjust the tilt as described in the Setup section above. •
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External Controls A – (Minus) button Navigates backward through the OSD menu and decreases adjustment levels. If the OSD menu is inactive, activates the Volume decrease. B + (Plus) button Navigates forward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels. If the OSD menu is inactive, activates the Volume increase. C Menu button Opens, selects, or exits the OSD menu. D Source button VGA / DVI select. E Auto button Automatically fine-tunes the image quality. F Power button Turns the
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Back to Contents Page Settings Setting the Optimal Resolution Adjusting the Volume Locking and Unlocking the OSD Adjusting OSD Settings Setting the Optimal Resolution The recommended resolution for this monitor is 1680 x 1050. To configure the monitor to this resolution, complete the setup procedure and make sure that the monitor is connected to the computer. Turn the monitor on and do the following: 1 Click Start. 2 Click Settings. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Double-click Displ
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Adjusting On-Screen Display Settings Use the OSD menu to adjust the screen image and change settings. 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) buttons to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the menu button again to activate it. If the selected function has a sub-menu, it displays. Press – (minus) o
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OSD Menu The table below shows the OSD menus and their functions at each level. OSD Menu Levels Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Factory Preset Brightness Adjustment Scale Y Reset Cancel Save and Return Contrast Adjustment Scale Y Reset Cancel Save and Return Volume Adjustment Scale Y Image Control Auto Adjustment “Adjusting” Message Y Horizontal Position Adjustment Scale Y Vertical Position Adjustment Scale Y Custom Scaling Fill to Screen Fill to Aspect Ratio
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OSD Menu Levels (continued) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Factory Preset Language Deutsch Simplified Chinese Japanese English English Español Français Italiano Nederlands Cancel Save and Return Management Power Saver On / Off Selection Y Power On Recall On / Off Selection Y Mode Display On / Off Selection Y Power-On Status Display On / Off Selection Y DDC/CI Support On / Off Selection Y Sleep Timer Timer Set Menu Y Default Video Input Analog — VGA
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Back to Contents Page 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: http://www.hp.com/support 2 Select your country/region. 3 Select Download Drivers and Software. 4 Enter the model number of your monitor. The software download pages for your monitor will be displayed. 5 Download and install the driver and software files using the instructi
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Back to Contents Page Technical Support FAQs Technical Support FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Problem & Question Possible Solutions Power LED is not on. • Make sure the power button is on and the power cord is properly connected to a grounded power outlet and to the monitor. No Plug & Play. • In order for the Plug & Play feature of the monitor to work, you need a Plug & Play compatible computer and video card. Check with your computer manufacturer. • Check the monitor’s video ca
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Problem & Question Possible Solutions Missing one of the primary colors (red, • Inspect the monitor’s video cable and make sure that none of the green, or blue). pins are bent. • Make sure the monitor’s video cable is properly connected to the computer. Screen image is not centered or sized • Adjust horizontal and vertical screen position. properly. • For VGA input, the auto-adjustment function may fix this problem. Picture has color defects (white does • Adjust RGB color or select col
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Back to Contents Page Specifications HP w20 • HP w22 � Preset Display Modes � Power Cord Set Requirements � Pin Assignments � Plug and Play DDC2B Feature All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. HP w20 Display Type 20.1 inches, TFT LCD 51.11 cm Viewable Image Size 20.1-inch diagonal 51.11 cm Tilt –5° to 20° Face Treatment Antiglare polarizer with hard coating (select m
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HP w22 Display Type 22 inches, TFT LCD 55.868 cm Viewable Image Size 22-inch diagonal 55.868 cm Tilt –5° to 20° Face Treatment Antiglare polarizer with hard coating (select models only) Maximum Weight (unpacked) 13.89 lb. 6.3 kg Dimensions (including pedestal) Height 17.18 inches 436.37 mm Depth 9.84 inches 249.94 mm Width 20.74 inches 526.8 mm Optimum Display Resolution 1680 x 1050 (60 Hz) Text Mode 720 x 400 Dot Pitch 0.282 (H) x 0.282(V) mm Horizontal Frequency
