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HP shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP.
Your microprocessor-based, digitally controlled color monitor is a high-performance and easy-to-use product. It employs the latest on-screen menu technology. Kit Contents Your monitor kit should contain: ■ CRT monitor ■ Monitor Base (pre-attached on selected models) ■ AC power cord ■...
Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Safety Guidelines Power Requirements Refer to the “Power Cord Set Requirements” section in “Agency Regulatory Notices,” for information on the correct power cord set for this device. Important Safety Information Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature.
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines ■ 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 device.
Removing the Monitor Base In the event that you need to disassemble the base from the monitor, follow these instructions: 1. If you must remove the base attachment, release the catch and slide the base toward the back of your monitor. 2.
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 2–4 v52 Monitor Guide...
Monitor Base Installation On some monitors, the base must be attached prior to monitor installation. If you need to attach the base, follow these steps: 1. Align the hooks on the base with the sockets on the bottom of the monitor, and attach the base.
Installation Monitor Installation Before installing your monitor, place it in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. 1. Turn off the power to your computer and other peripheral devices. 2. Connect the video cable (blue connector) 1 from the back of the monitor to the blue 15-pin connector on the back of the computer.
Speaker Installation Selected monitors come with speakers that must be installed. If you need to install your speakers, follow these steps: 1. Place the control speaker 1 and the other speaker 2 on either side of your monitor. 2. Attach the speaker power cable 3 to the black connector on the back of the control speaker 1, and then connect the AC adapter 4 into an electrical wall outlet.
2. Perform the steps to install the drivers. See “Installing Drivers,” and choose the steps for your operating system. 3. To get the latest .INF and .ICM files, download them from the HP Web site. Access and follow the links to the Support page for monitors to download the http://www.hp.com...
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Operation 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. Click Advanced Properties or Advanced, and select the Monitor tab. 5. Click Properties. 6. Click the Driver tab. 7. Click Update Driver and click Next. 8. Select the recommended option, and then click Next. 9.
7. Select the Monitor tab. 8. Click Properties. 9. Select the Driver tab. 10. Click Update Driver and click Next. 11. Select the recommended option, and then click Next. 12. Select the Specify a Location box. 13. Find and open the hp_v52.inf file on the CD-ROM disc in the Drivers directory, and click OK.
Operation On-Screen Display The On-Screen Display (OSD) adjusts the screen image based on your viewing preferences. To access the OSD, do the following: 1. If the monitor is not already on, press the Power button to turn on the monitor. 2.
On-Screen Display Functions Use the Right-Adjustment and Left-Adjustment buttons found on the front control panel of your monitor to adjust these functions. ✎ The shaded area indicates that this function is available in the model indicated. On-Screen Display Icons and Functions Icon Function Contrast...
4–6 Description This control demagnetizes the screen to reduce color impurities. HP suggests you not degauss more than once within a 30-minute period of time. Right-Adjustment selects the color temperature to the right and Left-Adjustment selects the color temperature to the left.
Out of Frequency Range Message If an Out of Frequency Range message is displayed on your monitor, your video resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher than the levels your monitor supports. To change the video resolution or refresh rate on your monitor, follow these steps: 1.
Operation Using the Energy Saver Mode Your monitor is designed to meet strict Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star requirements for reduced power consumption. Using a combination of hardware and software functions, this energy-saving feature allows your computer to control your monitor’s power consumption and reduce your monitor’s power state when not in use.
Move the object farther away. Press the SELECT button to access the On-Screen Display. Select Degauss to activate. HP suggests you not degauss more than once within a 30-minute period of time. Press the SELECT button to access the On-Screen Display.
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Troubleshooting Problem Image is not centered. “No Signal” is displayed on screen. “Out of Frequency” is displayed on screen. No speaker power. No sound from speakers. A–2 Possible Cause Solution Horizontal position may need Press the SELECT button adjustment. to access the On-Screen Display.
Problem No sound from left speaker. Monitor is overheating. Preparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section, you may need to call technical support. Have the following information available when you call: ■...
HP Pavilion v52/15" Monitor Screen Size Dot Pitch Display Area Default Display Colors Display Resolutions 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 Synchronization (Horizontal) Synchronization (Vertical)
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Technical Specifications Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Altitude MPRII Plug and Play B–2 ° ° F to 95 ° ° C to 35 ° ° –22 F to 140 ° ° –30 C to 60 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Up to 10,000 ft./3048 meters Some models meet MPRII v52 Monitor Guide...
Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Agency Regulatory Notices Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with the monitor meets the requirements for use in the country/region where you purchased the equipment. For more information on power cord set requirements, contact your HP authorized dealer, reseller or service provider.