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User’s Guide
HP vs15 LCD Monitor
HP vs17 LCD Monitor
HP vs19 LCD Monitor
HP f1705 LCD Monitor
HP f1905 LCD Monitor
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Contents 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Cleaning the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 Shipping the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5 Removing the vs Monitor Base . . . . .
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Contents 4 Operating the Monitor CD Software and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1 The Information File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1 The Image Color Matching File . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Installing INF and ICM Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Installing from the CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Downloading from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3 Using the Auto-Adjustment Function . . . . . . . . . 4–3 Front Panel Components .
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Contents B Technical Specifications HP vs LCD Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1 HP f LCD Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4 Pre-set Video Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–6 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy . . . . . . . . . . B–8 Power Cord Set Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–9 C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice. . . . . C–1 Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents viii User’s Guide
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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 LCD Monitor, a 19-inch (48.3 cm) display ❏ HP f1705 LCD Monitor, a 17-inch (43.2 cm) display ❏ HP f1905 LCD Monitor, a 19-inch (48.3 cm) display The vs monitor with internal speakers and the f monitor (f monitor satel
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Product Features The flat-panel monitor features: ■ Large diagonal viewable area display ■ 1280 × 1024 factory-set resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions (HP vs15 LCD Monitor: 1024 x 768) ■ Video inputs supported: ❏ VGA analog signal ❏ DVI-D (select f monitor models only) digital signal ■ VGA cable ■ Fast response time providing better experience for gaming and graphics ■ Easy to view from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from one side of the monitor to the
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Product Features ■ Compliance with the following regulated specifications: ❏ EPA Energy Star ❏ European Union CE Directives ❏ Swedish MPR II 1990 ❏ TCO Environmental Requirements ■ CD with: ❏ Information (INF) file ❏ Image Color Matching (ICM) file ❏ Auto-adjustment pattern software ❏ Safety information ❏ TCO Environmental Requirements ❏ The User’s Guide ® ® ❏ Adobe Acrobat Reader User’s Guide 1–3
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Product Features 1–4 User’s Guide
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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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your Å equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Connect the equipment to a grounded (earthed) power outlet. WARNING: For your safety, be sure that the g
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 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 rating of the electrical outlet, and the total ampere rating of the products connected to the cord does not exceed the rating of the cord. Look on the power label to determine the ampere rating (Amps or A) for each
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 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 your HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. ■ Adjust only those controls that are described in the operating instructions. ■ Turn your monitor off when not in use. You can substantially increase the
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 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 cleaning. CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any volatile Ä substances to clean the monitor screen or cabinet. These chemicals may damage the monitor. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Never
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 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 by folding it into position. Removing the vs Monitor Base Read the following warning and caution statements before beginning the procedure. WARNING: Do not remove the base from the pedestal while Åthe monitor is s
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 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. 1 2 Removing the base from the vs monitor pedestal 4. Pack the base with the monitor panel. Preparing the f Monitor for Shipping Read the following warning and caution statements before beginning the procedure. WARNING: Before folding the monitor, turn off the monitor power, Å and disconnect all power, video, and audio ca
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines To prepare the f monitor for shipping: 1. Disconnect the power, video, and audio cables from the monitor. 2. Push the panel straight down to flatten the hinge 1, as shown in the following illustration. Place the strap that came with the monitor around the base by threading it through the hinge 2. Rotate the front of the panel down to a horizontal position 3. Avoid applying pressure to the LCD screen, doing so can cause damage. 1 2 3 Folding the f monitor
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 2–8 User’s Guide
