HP f1905 manual

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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User’ s Gui de v 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[...]

vi User’ s Guide Contents 4 Operating the Monitor CD Software and Uti lities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . [...]

Contents User’ s Guide vii 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 Require[...]

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User’ s Guide 1–1 1 Pr oduct Features HP LCD Monitor The HP LCD (liquid cr ystal display) Monitor has an activ e matrix, thin-film transistor (TF T) 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) d[...]

Product Features 1–2 User’ s Guide The flat-panel monitor features: ■ Large diagonal viewab le area display ■ 1280 × 1024 factor y-set resolution, plus full-screen suppor t for lower resolutions (HP vs15 LCD Monitor: 1024 x 768) ■ Video inputs supported: ❏ VGA analog signal ❏ DVI-D (select f m onitor models only) digital sig nal ■ [...]

Product Features User’ s Gui de 1–3 ■ Compliance with the following regulated specifications: ❏ EP A 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 pat tern software ❏ Safety information [...]

Product Features 1–4 User’ s Guide[...]

User’ s Guide 2–1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Impor tant Safety Information The power cord is designed for use with your monitor . T o use a different cord, use only a power source and connection compatible with this monitor . Å WA R N I N G : T o reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, do not di sable the power [...]

Safety and Mainte nance Guidelines 2–2 User’ s Guide Safety Precautions ■ Use only a power source and co nnection compatible wi th this monitor , as indicated on the label/back plate of the monitor . ■ Be sure the to tal ampere rating of the products connected to the outlet does n ot exceed the current rating of the electrical outlet, and t[...]

Safety and Main tenance Guideli nes User’ s Gui de 2–3 Maintenance Guidelines T o enhance the per formance and extend the life of your monitor: ■ Do not open your m onitor cabinet or att empt to ser vice this product yourself. If your m onitor is not operating pro perly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your HP authorized dealer , resel[...]

Safety and Mainte nance Guidelines 2–4 User’ s Guide Cleaning the Monitor The monitor is a high-quality opti cal device that requires special care when cleaning. T o clean the monitor , follow these steps: 1. T urn off the computer an d the monitor . 2. Unplug your monitor from th e wall outle t before cleaning. Ä CAUTION: Do not use benzene, [...]

Safety and Main tenance Guideli nes User’ s Gui de 2–5 Shipping the Monitor Keep the original packing box in a storage area. Y ou may need it later if you m ove or ship your monitor . ■ When you ship the vs monitor , remove the base from the pedest al. ■ When you ship the f moni tor , prepare it for shipping by folding it into position. Rem[...]

Safety and Mainte nance Guidelines 2–6 User’ s Guide 3. Holding the panel in plac e, pinch inside the base 1 , as shown in the following illustration, and then pull the base off the pedest al 2 . Removing the base from the vs monitor pedestal 4. Pack the base with the moni tor panel. Preparing the f Monitor for Shipping Read the following warni[...]

Safety and Main tenance Guideli nes User’ s Gui de 2–7 T o prep are the f mon itor for shippi ng: 1. Disconnect the powe r , video, and audio cables from the monitor . 2. Push the panel straig ht down to flatten the hinge 1 , as shown in the following illustration. Place the s trap that came with t he monitor around the base by threading it thr[...]

Safety and Mainte nance Guidelines 2–8 User’ s Guide[...]

User’ s Guide 3–1 3 Setting Up the Monitor Before Y ou Begin 1. Unpack the monitor . Make sure all contents are included. Store the boxes. 2. T urn off the computer , and other attached devices. 3. Determine the video cable or cables that you will connect from the computer video card outputs to the VGA and DVI-D (sele ct f monitors only) inputs[...]

Setting Up the Monitor 3–2 User’ s Guide Installing the Monitor Y ou can install the monitor on a desktop or wall mount. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer . If the monitor will be installed on a: ■ Desktop or table, see “Placing the Monitor on a Desktop” for your monitor type . ■ W all, swing[...]

Setting Up the Monitor User’ s Gui de 3–3 2. Pick up the panel with t he back toward you and lower the pedestal onto the ba se, as shown in the following illustrati on, until the bas e locks. Inser ting the vs monitor onto the base 3. Stand the monitor in the uprig ht position on a desktop or table.[...]

Setting Up the Monitor 3–4 User’ s Guide 4. T ilt the monitor for proper viewing . Do not tilt the m onitor beyond its easily a djustable position. Adjusting the vs mo nitor tilt W all-Mounting the vs Monitor Before you mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture, you m ust remove the moni tor base and the pedestal. Y ou[...]

Setting Up the Monitor User’ s Gui de 3–5 Ä CAUTION: The screen is fragile. Plac ing the monitor screen down on a flat, soft are a prevents sc ratches, defacing, or breakage. 2. Remove the hinge cover 1 as shown in the following illustration, an d set it aside. Three screws and the hinge are exposed. 3. Holding the pedestal so it cannot fall, [...]

Setting Up the Monitor 3–6 User’ s Guide 5. Save th e removed ite ms (screw s, hinge cover , pedestal, and base) for future use. 6. Mount the vs monitor to a swing arm or other mount ing fixture. The four threaded mounting holes on the back of the panel, located around the HP logo, are compliant with the VESA standard for mounting flat-pan el m[...]

Setting Up the Monitor User’ s Gui de 3–7 Placing the f Monitor on a Desktop T o place the f monitor on a deskto p or table, yo u must unfold the monitor . T o place the f monito r on a desktop or table: 1. Set the monito r on a flat sur face. 2. Hold the base of the mo nitor and lift up the panel at the top 1 , as shown in the following illust[...]

Setting Up the Monitor 3–8 User’ s Guide 5. T ilt the monitor for proper viewing . Do not tilt the m onitor beyond its easily a djustable position. Adjusting the f monitor tilt Å WA R N I N G : T ilt the monitor carefully . If you tilt the monitor back more than 35 degrees, beyond its easily adjustab le position, it can fall over . Position th[...]

Setting Up the Monitor User’ s Gui de 3–9 Y ou can adjust t he f monitor so that the panel is fully for ward and the bottom of the panel is nearly on the de sktop, as shown in the following illustration. Adjusting the f monit or fully for ward 6. Assemble the speakers. Refer to “Assembling the f Monitor Satellite Speakers” in this chapter .[...]

Setting Up the Monitor 3–10 User’ s Guide W all-Mounting the f Monitor Before you mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture, you must remo ve the monitor back cover and the monitor pedest al-base assembly . Y ou will need a Phillips-hea d screwdriver . Read the following war ning and caution statements before beginning[...]

Setting Up the Monitor User’ s Guide 3–11 2. Pull up on the bo ttom edge and remove the rectangular back cover 1 as shown in the following illustration. Set the back cover aside. Four screws are exposed. W all-mounting the f monitor 3. Holding the pedestal-base assemb ly so it cannot fall, remove the four screws 2 . Use a Phillips-head sc rewdr[...]

Setting Up the Monitor 3–12 User’ s Guide 4. Save the removed items (screws, back cover , and pedest al-base as sembly) fo r future use. 5. Mount the f monitor to a swing arm or other mounting fixtur e. 6. The four threaded mounting holes on the monitor panel are spaced 100 mm apart and are compliant with the VESA standard for mounting flat-pan[...]

Setting Up the Monitor User’ s Guide 3–13 Assembling the f Moni tor Satellite Speakers T o assemble the two satellit e speakers for the f monitor: 1. Inver t each speaker as shown in the following illustration. 2. Hold a speaker base inver ted over the inver ted speaker . W ith the opening in the base toward th e back of the speaker , match the[...]

Setting Up the Monitor 3–14 User’ s Guide Connecting the Monitor Connecting the monitor includes steps for: ■ Connecting the video input cable to the computer by using a VGA cable or a DVI-D c able (DVI-D connector on select f monitor models only; DVI-D cable sold separately). ✎ Y ou can connect the VGA cable, the DVI-D cable, or both. Only[...]

Setting Up the Monitor User’ s Guide 3–15 Connecting cables on t he vs monitor Item Description 1 VGA connector and VGA cable 3 Audio connector and audio cable 5 AC Power connector and power cord 7 Security lock slot for a Kensington security lock cable (sold sep arately) 1 3 5 7[...]

Setting Up the Monitor 3–16 User’ s Guide Connecting cables on t he f monitor Item Description 1 VGA connector and VGA cable 2 DVI-D connector (select models only) and DVI-D cable (cab le sold separately) 4 DC power connector and DC power cable for speake rs 5 AC Power connector and power cord 6 Cable management clasp 7 Security lock slot for a[...]

Setting Up the Monitor User’ s Guide 3–17 T o connect the DVI-D Cable ■ Connect the DVI-D video cable (sold separately) to the f monitor (select models only) and to the video connector on the rear panel of t he computer . (The D VI-D connector on t he f monitor is for digital-to-digital connection only . Y our computer must have a DVI-compati[...]

Setting Up the Monitor 3–18 User’ s Guide 3. If you are using a n HP subwoofer , insert the subwoofer audio plug into the right speaker subwoofer connector - . 4. Connect one end of the speaker DC power cable w to the right speaker DC power connector q . Connect the other e nd of the cable to t he DC power con nector 4 on the f monitor . 5. As [...]

Setting Up the Monitor User’ s Guide 3–19 Connecting the Power Cable 1. Read the warning below . Å WA R N I N G : T o reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: Do not disable the power cord gr ounding plug. The grounding plug is an impor tant safety featu re. Pl ug the power cord into a ground ed (ear thed) electr ical out[...]

Setting Up the Monitor 3–20 User’ s Guide 4. Apply power to the monitor , the computer and other attached devices. For the f monitor , turn the satellite speake rs on and adjust volume by turning the Control knob 9 on the ri ght speaker . 5. The Monitor Status displays a message: ❏ VGA Input: Active or No Input Signal ❏ DVI Input: Active or[...]

User’ s Guide 4–1 4 Operating the Monitor CD Software and Utilities The CD included with this monitor contains two files you can install on your computer: ■ An INF (information) file ■ An ICM (Image Color Matching) file This CD also contains the auto-adjustment utility . This single pattern program helps improve the picture quality of your [...]

Operating the Monitor 4–2 User’ s Guide The Image Color M atching File The ICM files provide more accu rate color representation by supplying da ta to graphics programs to prov ide consistent color matching from monito r screen to printer , or from scanner to the monitor screen. The ICM files contain a monitor color system profile. These files [...]

Operating the Monitor User’ s Gui de 4–3 Downloading from the W orld Wide W eb T o downlo ad the latest version of INF an d ICM files fr om the HP Suppor t W e b site: 1. Refer to: http://www .hp.com/suppor t Select your countr y/region. 2. Follow the links for your monitor to the su ppor t page. 3. Ensure your system meets the requirements. 4.[...]

Operating the Monitor 4–4 User’ s Guide T o use the auto-adjustment f eature: 1. Allow the monitor to war m up for 20 minutes before adj usting. 2. Press the Auto/Sele ct button on the monitor front panel. ❏ Y ou can also press the Menu button , then select Auto-Adjustm ent from the OSD Main Menu. See “Adjusting Monitor Se ttings” in this[...]

Operating the Monitor User’ s Gui de 4–5 Fr ont Panel Components The monitor buttons a re located on the side of the front panel. Front panel buttons on the vs monitor A B C D E F[...]

Operating the Monitor 4–6 User’ s Guide Front panel buttons on the f monitor A B C D E[...]

Operating the Monitor User’ s Gui de 4–7 ‘ Item Control Function AM e n u (Onscreen Display) OSD Menu Active Button closes OSD. (Also closes setting screens on OSD menu.) OSD Inactive Button opens OSD. B vs monitor: / + (V ol up/Plus) f monitor: / + (VGA/Plus) OSD Menu Active Button navigates up or right brows e, and adjusts settings up. OSD [...]

Operating the Monitor 4–8 User’ s Guide Using the Onscreen Display 1. If the monito r is not already o n, press the Po wer switch ( E ) to turn on the monitor . 2. T o access th e OSD menu, press the Menu button ( A ). The OSD Main Menu displays. *Auto-Adjustment appears for VGA connections only . **V olume appears for the vs monitors only . 3.[...]

Operating the Monitor User’ s Gui de 4–9 ✎ If the buttons remain untouched fo r 30 seconds (factor y default) while displaying a menu, new adju stments and settings, except for brightness and contrast , revert to previous settings, and th en the menu closes. Adjusting Monitor Settings The screen adjustme nts are set in the OSD menus. T wo OSD[...]

Operating the Monitor 4–10 User’ s Guide Advanced Menu OSD T o access the Advanced Menu, press the Menu button again (twice), or select Advanced Menu from the Main Menu. The Advanced Menu Level 1 displays. ✎ After selectin g the Advanced Menu from the Main Menu, the Advanced Menu remains the default OSD on subsequent power- ups of the mon ito[...]

Operating the Monitor User’ s Guide 4–11 Language Deutsch Simplified Ch inese English English Español Français Italiano Nederl ands Cancel Save and Return Management Power Saver On/Off Selection On Power On Recall On/Off Selection On Mode Di spla y On/Of f Selec tion Off Power On Status Display On/Off Selection On Sleep T imer T imer Set Menu[...]

Operating the Monitor 4–12 User’ s Guide Informati on Current Se ttings Recommended Settings Serial Number To t a l H o u r s Backl igh t Hour s Exit Factor y Reset Y es No Exit Advanced Menu OSD (Continued) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Factory Pre-set[...]

Operating the Monitor User’ s Guide 4–13 Selecting the V ideo Input Connectors The two input conne ctors are: ■ VGA connector (analog) ■ DVI-D connector (digital) (f mo nitor , select models only) The monitor automatically determines which inputs have valid video signals and dis plays the image. The video input can be manually selected thro[...]

Operating the Monitor 4–14 User’ s Guide Identifying Monitor Conditions Special messages display on the m o nitor screen for the following monitor conditions: ■ Input Signal Out of Range — Indicates th e monitor does not suppor t the video inpu t signal because the resolution or refresh rate are set higher than the monitor supports. Set the[...]

Operating the Monitor User’ s Guide 4–15 Adjusting Screen Quality The auto-adjustm ent feature automatically fine -tunes the image quality for display size, position , clock, and phase each time a new video m ode is displa yed. Fo r more precise adjustments of VGA input, run the Au to-Adjustment soft ware on the CD. See “Using the Auto -Adjus[...]

Operating the Monitor 4–16 User’ s Guide Entering User Modes The video controller signal may occa sionally require a custom user mode if you are not using a standard graphics adapter or pre-set mode. In this condition, you may need to create a user mode. Y ou can use the OSD to: ■ Create a user-defined mode with custom monitor screen paramete[...]

Operating the Monitor User’ s Guide 4–17 Power-Saver Feature When the monitor is in norm al operating mode, the Power light is blue and the monitor uses th e no rmal watts of power . For power usage, refer to “T echnical Specifications” (A ppendix B). The monitor also support s a power -saver mode that is controlled by the computer . When t[...]

Operating the Monitor 4–18 User’ s Guide[...]

User’ s Guide A–1 A Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Solving Common Pr oblems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Pr oblem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power switch is turned off. Tu r n o n t h e p o w e r. Vi[...]

T roubleshooting A–2 User’ s Guide Image is not centered. Position may need adjustment. Press the Menu button to access the OSD menu. Select Image Control / Horizontal Position or Ve r t i c a l P o s i t i o n to adjust the horizontal or vertica l position of the image. “No Connection, Check Signal Cable” displays on s creen. Monitor video[...]

T roubleshooting User’ s Gui de A–3 Using the W o rld Wide W eb Before contacting customer ser v ice, refer to the HP T echn ical Suppor t at: http://www .hp.com/support Select your countr y/region, and then follow the li nks to the suppor t page for your monitor . Preparing to Call T echnical Suppor t If you cannot solve a problem using the tr[...]

T roubleshooting A–4 User’ s Guide[...]

User’ s Guide B–1 B T echnical Specifications All specifications represent the ty pical specifications provided by HP’ s compon ent manufacturers; actu al per form ance may var y either higher or lower . HP vs LCD Monitors HP vs LCD Monitor Display T ype HP vs15: HP vs17: HP vs19: TF T LC D Active Matrix 15.0 in. 17.0 in. 19.0 in. 38.1 cm 43.[...]

T echnical Specifications B–2 User’ s Guide Dimensions (including base) HP vs15: HP vs17: HP vs19: Height x W idth x Depth 13.6 x 13. 7 x 7.5 in. 15.4 x 15. 0 x 8.1 in. 16.7 x 16. 8 x 8.1 in. Height x Width x Depth 345 x 347 x 1 89 mm 391 x 381 x 2 04 mm 424 x 426 x 2 04 mm Maximum Graphics Resolution HP vs15: HP vs17: HP vs19: 1024 x 768 ( 75 [...]

T echnical Specifications User’ s Gui de B –3 Power Consumption HP vs15: HP vs17: HP vs19: <32 watts typical <45 watts typical <45 watts typical Sleep Power C onsumption HP vs15: HP vs17: HP vs19: <2 watts typical <2 watts typical <2 watts typical Input T erminals VGA 15-pin D-type connector HP vs LCD Monitor (Continued)[...]

T echnical Specifications B–4 User’ s Guide HP f LCD Monitors HP f LCD Monitor Display T ype HP f1705: HP f1905: TF T LC D Active Matrix 17.0 in. 19.0 in. 43.2 cm 48.3 cm Viewable Image Size HP f1705: HP f1905: 17.0-in. diagonal 19.0-in. diagonal 43.2 cm 48.3 cm Ti l t – 5 o to 35 o Face T reatment Antiglare po larizer with hard coating (sele[...]

T echnical Specifications User’ s Gui de B –5 V er tical Refresh Rate (analog mode) 50 to 76 Hz Environmental Requirements Te m p e r a t u r e : Operating T emperature Non-operating T emperature 41 to 95 o F –4 to 140 o F 5 to 35 o C –20 to 60 o C Relative Humidity 20% to 80% Power Source 100–240V , 50/60 Hz Power Consumption <70 watt[...]

T echnical Specifications B–6 User’ s Guide Pre-set V ideo Modes This monitor automatically recogn izes many pre-set video input modes that will appear properly si zed and cente red on the screen. The following modes are assi gned at the factor y and are the most commonly used display resolutions: ■ HP vs15 suppor ts pre-set modes 1 through 1[...]

T echnical Specifications User’ s Gui de B –7 *Pre-set not suppor ted for HP vs15 monitor . 12* 1152 x 870 68.7 75.6 13* 1152 x 900 71.7 76.0 14* 1280 x 1024 63.9 60.0 15* 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 Factor y Pre-set V ideo Inp ut Modes (Continued) Pre-set Pixel Format Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Ve r t i c a l Frequency (Hz)[...]

T echnical Specifications B–8 User’ s Guide LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The HP LCD Monitor uses high -pre cision technology , manufactured according to high standards, to guarantee trouble-free per formance. Never theless, the display may have co smetic imperf ections that appear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all LCD[...]

T echnical Specifications User’ s Gui de B –9 Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply is pr ovided with Automatic Line Switching (ALS). This feature allows the monitor to ope rate on input voltages between 100–120V or 200–240V . The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with the monitor meets the requirement s fo[...]

T echnical Specifications B–10 User’ s Guide[...]

User’ s Guide C–1 C Agency Regulator y Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Par t 15 of the FC C Rules. These limits are designed to prov ide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference in a resident ial installation.[...]

Agency Regulator y Notices C–2 User’ s Guide Modifications The FCC requ ires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user’ s authority to operate the equipme nt. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with[...]

Agency Regulator y Notices User’ s Gui de C–3 Materials Disposal This HP product contains the following mate rials that might re quire special handling at end-of-life: ■ Mercur y i n the fluorescent lamp in the display LCD. ■ Lead in the solder and some component leads. Disposal of this material can be re gulated beca use of environmental c[...]

Agency Regulator y Notices C–4 User’ s Guide Eur opean Union Regulatory Notice This product complies with the following EU Directives: ■ Low V oltage Directive 73/23 /EEC ■ EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards (European Norms) which are listed on the EU Decl[...]

Agency Regulator y Notices User’ s Gui de C–5 Disposal of W aste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the Eur opean Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be di sposed of with your other household waste. I n s t e a d , i t i s y o u r r e s p o n s i b i l i t y t o d i s p o s e o f y [...]

Agency Regulator y Notices C–6 User’ s Guide Japanese Power Cord Notice Korean Notice EP A Ener gy Star Compliance Products marked with th e ENERGY ST AR ® logo on the packaging box qualify with the U.S. Envi ronmental Protection Agency’ s ENERGY ST AR ® guidelines for e nergy efficiency . Products with the ENERGY ST AR ® label are designe[...]

Agency Regulator y Notices User’ s Gui de C–7 HP Recycling Pr ogram HP offers product end- of-life re turn programs for HP and other manufacturers’ hardware in several geographic areas. The terms and availability of th ese programs var y by geography because of differences in regu lator y requirements and local customer demand. For informatio[...]

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