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Notice
Important Safety Instructions
What the f1503 Monitor Offers
What the f1703 Monitor Offers
Unpacking the Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor
hp pavilion
Installing the Drivers
f1503/f1703
Using the Monitor
15-inch/17-inch
Adjusting the Monitor Settings
LCD Monitor
Troubleshooting
(15-inch/17-inch Viewable Image)
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel
Policy for f1503 Monitor
User’s Guide
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel
Policy for f1703 Monitor
Technical Specifications for the
f1503 Monitor
Technical Spe
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor Notice Notice The information contained in the documents accompanying this product is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. HP shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of thi
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor f1503 15-inch LCD f1703 17-inch LCD Monitor Monitor hp pavilion f1503/f1703 15-inch/17-inch LCD Monitor (15-inch/17-inch Viewable Image) User’s Guide 3English
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol inside an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage which may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. WARNING: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the ! presence of important operating and servicing instruction
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Use the monitor with the power adapter supplied with your HP monitor only. ! To avoid electrical shock, do not open the monitor cover or the power adapter. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Only qualified service personnel should service these parts. Make sure the computer is turned off before connecting or disconnecting a display peripheral. Working in comfort Thank you for selecting HP monitor equipment
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor What the f1503 Monitor Offers What the f1503 Monitor Offers Slim and space saving Full scan TFT screen that gives an Anti-glare edge-to-edge image surface On/Off switch Menu button Browse buttons Auto/Select button The HP f1503 monitor is a liquid crystal display (LCD) 15-inch, high resolution, multi-synchronous color monitor. Multi-synchronous means that the monitor can use a range of video modes. It is optimized for use with HP computers. The HP f1503 mon
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor What the f1503 Monitor Offers An On Screen Display (OSD) manager that allows you to adjust settings through onscreen menus * Power-management system (VESA standard) controlled from suitably equipped HP computers to automatically reduce the power consumption of the monitor ® NOTE: As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Low power consumption: 40 W maximum Compliance with str
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor What the f1703 Monitor Offers What the f1703 Monitor Offers Slim and space saving Full scan TFT screen that gives an Anti-glare edge-to-edge image surface On/Off switch Menu button Browse buttons Auto/Select button The HP f1703 monitor is a liquid crystal display (LCD) 17-inch, high resolution, multi-synchronous color monitor. Multi-synchronous means that the monitor can use a range of video modes. It is optimized for use with HP computers. The HP f1703 mon
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor What the f1703 Monitor Offers Low power consumption: 50 W maximum * Power-management system (VESA standard) controlled from suitably equipped HP computers to automatically reduce the power consumption of the monitor NOTE: As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Plug and Play capability enabling the monitor to identify itself to suitably equipped HP computers Slot for securi
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor Unpacking the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor Check for the following items. If they are missing or damaged, consult your retailer immediately. 1 liquid crystal display (LCD) 1 power cord 1 DC adapter with an attached DC cable 1 set of speakers with a DC cable or speaker DC power adapter 1 video cable (VGA) 1 quick setup poster 1 warranty booklet 1 CD-ROM disc 10 English
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Place the monitor on a flat, sturdy surface. Ensure that the operating site is free from excessive heat and moisture. For best performance, make sure nothing is resting on the monitor. Connecting the power and video cables Before you connect any cables or install the HP monitor, refer to the safety instructions at the beginning of this manual. Refer also to the documentation that came with the computer to ensur
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor To connect the cables to the f1503/f1703 monitor: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Plug the video cable into the video connector (VGA) on the back of the monitor and into the corresponding video connector on the computer. Secure the cable by tightening the thumbscrews. 3 Plug the DC adapter cable into the connector on the back of the monitor. 4 Plug the power cord into the DC adapter and into the main power source. Refer to the warnings in
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Connecting speakers to the monitor The monitor is designed for use with the speakers supplied by HP. You may have two speakers, or two speakers and an optional subwoofer (not included with the monitor). The left and right speakers sit on the desktop. The right speaker features: On/Volume knob Headphones connector Stereo audio cable (green plug) that plugs into the PC or the subwoofer Hardwired audio cable that goes to the lef
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor The optional subwoofer sits on the desktop, or under your computer desk. The subwoofer features: On button (front) Volume knob (front) Audio cable (green plug) that plugs into the PC Control cable (purple plug) that plugs into the right speaker Connector (green) that accepts the right speaker stereo audio cable Receptacle for the power adapter cable Audio cable On/off button Audio connector Control cable Volume Power knob c
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor To connect a two-speaker system (without a subwoofer): 1 Place the speakers in a location near the monitor. 2 Connect the right speaker to the appropriate power source: If the monitor came with a power cable, plug the power cable into the back of the right speaker and into the back of the monitor. If the monitor came with a power adapter for the speakers, plug the power adapter cable into the back of the right speaker and plug th
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor To connect a two-speaker and subwoofer system: 1 Place the speakers and subwoofer in the appropriate locations near the monitor. 2 Plug the power cable into the back of the right speaker and into the back of the monitor. 3 Plug the power adapter cable into the back of the subwoofer and then plug the power adapter into the main power source. 16 English
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor 4 Connect the two speakers to the subwoofer: Plug the right speaker audio cable (green plug) into the green subwoofer connector. Plug the control cable (purple plug) from the subwoofer into the purple connector on the right speaker. Plug the subwoofer audio cable (green plug) into the PC. Refer to your PC user’s guide for instructions on how to connect your speakers to the PC. To PC Power adapter 5 Turn on the PC, the monitor,
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Adjusting the Position of the Monitor Screen The f1503 or f1703 monitor screen is attached to an adjustable pedestal, allowing you to position the monitor screen for best viewing in your particular environment. To adjust the monitor position: 1 Grasp the sides of the monitor screen and gently but firmly tilt the top of screen forward or backward to the desired angle. 2 While still holding the screen sides, move the screen up or down
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Securing the monitor The f1503 or f1703 monitor can be secured to a desk or to any other fixed object, using a Kensington lock security cable. The cable can be attached to a slot located on the rear of the monitor base. NOTE: The Kensington lock is not an HP accessory. It cannot be ordered from HP. Contact your retailer for more information. Slot for lock To secure the monitor: 1 Insert the lock in the slot located on the rear of the
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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor Installing the Drivers Installing the Drivers The HP monitor comes with driver software allowing you to take ® advantage of the Plug and Play feature of the Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system. This software enables the computer to communicate with the monitor and use all the monitor features. Without this software, the monitor settings and display images cannot be correct. NOTE: HP computers may come with the Plug and Play drivers p
