HP (Hewlett-Packard) W17q manual

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  • Page 1

    Back to Contents Page w17e/W17q LCD Monitor User ’ s Guide • Preface • Safety and Maintenance Guidelines • Setup • Using the Monitor • Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adj ustment Feature • T echnical Support F AQs • Specifications • LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy • Agency Regulator y Notices The only warranties for H[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Preface About This Guide • Notational Conventions About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who us es the w17e / W17q LCD Monitor. It describ es the monitor’s features, setup, and operation. The sections are as follows: • Safety and Maintenance Guidelines • Setup • Using the Monitor • Installing Drivers an[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information • Safety Precautions • Maintenance Guidelines • Cleaning the M onitor 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 informat[...]

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    Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of your monitor: • Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to ser vice this product yourself. If your monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact yo ur Hewlett-Packard authoriz ed dealer , reseller , or ser vice provider . • Adjust only those[...]

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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 panel face-down on a flat, protected sur face. 2 Align the pedestal slots with the panel tabs and insert ( A ). 3 Slide the pedestal to the right to lock it into place [...]

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    Removing the Base 1 Push the release tab and rais e the pedestal off the base. 2 Set the panel face-down on a flat, protected sur face. 3 Slide the pedestal to the left to unlock it from the base ( A ). 4 Remove the pedestal from the panel ( B ). WARNING: Be careful to avo id pinching or scrapi ng fingers when attach ing the base. CAUTION: To preve[...]

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    Adjusting the Tilt For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your o wn 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 moving the monitor’ s top edge toward or away from you. CAUTION: To avoid breakage or other damage, do not t ouch[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Cables Attaching the Cables Attaching the Cables Attach the provided VGA cable to this monitor. Connectors are on the back of the monitor. 1 T urn off your computer . 2 Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the co mputer , using the audio cable (gree n connector).[...]

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    3 Connect one end of the 15-pin D-Sub VG A cable (blue connector) to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer VGA port. 4 Connect one end of the power cord to the back of the monitor and plug the other end into a grounded outlet. 5 T urn on your monitor and computer . If your monitor displays an image, installation is compl[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Wa l l M o u n t i n g A r m Preparing to Install a Wall Mounting Arm (Not supplied) • Installing a Wall Mounting Arm Preparing to Install a W all Mounting Arm (Not supplied) This monitor can be attached to a wall mo unting arm that you purchase separately. CAUTION: Before disassembling the monitor, turn off the monitor powe[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Using the Monitor Operating Instructions • External Controls • LED Indicators • Settings • Setting the Optimal Resolution • Adjusting the Volume • Using Headphones • Locking the OSD • Adjusting OSD Settin gs • OSD Menu Operating Instructions Control buttons are located on the front of the panel, as sh own in [...]

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    External Contr ols A Auto-configuration / Exit B Volume decrease / Left navigation C Volume increase / Right navigation D Menu / Enter E Power F LED indicator LED Indicators Status LED Color Full Power Mode Green Power Save Mode Amber See Technical Support FAQs for more information.[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Settings Setting the Optimal Resolution • Adjusting the Volume • Using Headphones • Locking the OSD • Adjusting OSD Settin gs • OSD Menu Setting the Optimal Resolution The recommended resolution for this monitor is 1 440 by 900. To configure the monitor to this reso lution, complete the setup procedure and make sure [...]

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    Adjusting OSD Settings 1 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD menu. 2 Press + or – on the monitor front panel to navigate throug h the functions. Once the desir ed function is highlighted, press the Menu button agai n to activate it. If the selected function has a sub-menu, it will be displayed. Press + or – again to navigate through the s[...]

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    Main Menu Item Main Menu Icon Sub-Menu Item Sub-Menu Icon Description ( continued ) H. Position Adjust the horizontal position of the picture Image Position V . Position Adjust the vertical position of the picture W arm N/A Recall warm color temperature from EEPROM Cool N/A Recall cool color temperature from EEPROM sRGB N/A Recall sRGB temperature [...]

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    Back to Contents Page Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adjustmen t Feature Downloading Drivers and Software • Using the Auto-Adjustment Function Downloading Drivers and Software To download the latest version of drivers and software files from the HP Support Web sit e: 1 Refer to: http://www .hp.com/su pport 2 Select your countr y/region. 3 [...]

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    Back to Contents Page T echnical Support F AQs Technical Support FAQs (F requently Asked Questions) T echnical Suppor t F AQs (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[...]

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    Problem & Question Possible Solutions ( continued ) Missing one of the primary colors (red, green, or blue) • Inspect the monitor’ s video cable an d make sure that none of the pins are bent. • Make sure the monitor’ s video cabl e is properly connected to the computer . Screen image is not cente red or sized properly • Adjust horizon[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Specifications General • LCD Panel (17”) • Resol u tion • Preset Displ ay Modes • Physical Characteristics • Environmental • Power Cord Set Requirements • VGA Connector Pin Assignments • Plug and Play DDC2B Feature All specifications represent the typi cal specifications provided by HP’s component manufactu[...]

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    Preset Display Modes Standard Resolution Horizontal Frequen cy (kHz) V er tical Frequency ( Hz) Dos-mode 720 x 400 31 70 VGA 640 x 480 31 60 VGA 640 x 480 35 67 VGA 640 x 480 38 73 VGA 640 x 480 38 75 SVGA 800 x 600 35 56 SVGA 800 x 600 38 60 SVGA 800 x 600 48 72 SVGA 800 x 600 47 75 SVGA 832 x 624 50 75 XGA 1024 x 768 48 60 XGA 1024 x 768 56 70 XG[...]

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    Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply is provided wi th automatic line switching ( ALS). This feature allows the monitor to operate on input voltages in the range of 100–240V ∿ , 50/60 Hz, 1.5A. The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with the monitor meets the requirement s for use in the country/region where th[...]

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    Plug and Play DDC2B Feature This monitor is equipped wi th VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the leve l of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities. The DDC2B is a bi-directional data channel based on th e I[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Agency Regulator y Notices Federal Communications Commis sion Notice • Modifications • Cables • Declaration of Conformity for Products Ma rked with FCC Logo, United States Only • Canadian Notice • Avis Canadien • European Union Regulatory Notice • Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household s in the[...]

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    Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper ation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this de vice must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired ope[...]

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    Disposal of W aste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates th at this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibil ity to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recy[...]

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    Japanese Material Content Declaration A Japanese regulatory requirement, defi n ed by Specification JIS C 0950, 2005, mandates that manufacturers provide Mate rial Content Declarations for certain categories of electronic products offered fo r sale after July 1, 2006. To view the JIS C 0950 material declaration for this product, visit www.hp.com/go[...]

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    EP A ENERGY ST AR ® Compliance Products marked with the ENERGY STAR ® logo on the packaging box qualify with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for en ergy efficiency. Products with the ENERGY STAR ® label are designed to use less energy, help you save money on utility bills, and help protect the environment. [...]