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Notational Conventions The following section describes notational conventions used in this document. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows: Å...
Product Features ■ On-screen display (OSD) adjustments for ease of setup and screen optimization (choose English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, or Japanese) ■ Swiveling monitor, allowing a usable range of motion (select models only) ■ Built-in stereo speakers, front- or rear-facing depending on model ■...
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. Å WARNING: Always connect your monitor, the computer, and other equipment to a grounded (earthed) power outlet.
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 Hewlett-Packard authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
Setting Up the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor 1. Unpack the monitor. Make sure all contents are included. Store the packing box. 2. Turn off the computer and other attached devices. 3. Determine whether the monitor will be desktop mounted or wall-mounted. See “Installing the Monitor.” 4.
Setting Up the Monitor Unfolding the double-hinged monitor Å WARNING: Do not place the double-hinged monitor face down for folding. The base hinge can spring up and cause serious injury or damage. 1. With the monitor still in its flat, folded state, set it screen-side up on a flat surface. 2.
Setting Up the Monitor Assembling the cantilever base Ä CAUTION: The screen is fragile. Avoid touching or applying pressure to the LCD screen; doing so can cause damage. 1. Set the monitor screen down on a flat, soft, protected surface. 2.
Setting Up the Monitor Wall-Mounting the Monitor (Mounting Fixture not Supplied) Before you mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture, you must remove the monitor base and the pedestal. You will need a Phillips screwdriver. Read the following warning and caution statements before beginning the procedure.
The four-threaded mounting holes that are on the back of the panel are compliant with the VESA standard for mounting flat-panel monitors. The vp15 monitor uses the 75 mm spacing standard, while the other models use the 100 mm spacing standard.
The four-threaded mounting holes that are on the back of the panel are compliant with the VESA standard for mounting flat-panel monitors. The vp15 monitor uses the 75 mm spacing standard, while the other models use the 100 mm spacing standard.
Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the VGA (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital) Cable Use a VGA video cable or a DVI-D video cable (provided with select models). To use DVI, you must have a DVI-compliant graphic card. Connectors are located on the back of the monitor. Be sure the computer and monitor are turned off and unplugged.
Setting Up the Monitor Audio and Video Cables and Adapters The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may be required to connect the monitor to the computer, TV, or set-top box. The number and type of cables required may vary by model. Some cables and adapters are included for select models only and may be sold separately.
Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Audio Cable Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer by using the audio cable, as shown in the following illustration. Connecting the audio cables—connector locations may vary Connecting the USB Hub Cable Connect the USB hub cable from the computer to the USB In connector on the monitor (select models only have USB capability).
Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Power Cable 1. Read the warning below. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: ■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet.
Setting Up the Monitor Cable Management The HP LCD monitors have either two hooks or two cable tunnels on either side for cable management. Cables can be easily secured and are hidden when viewed from the front. ✎ NOTE: If your monitor has the pivot feature, make sure the cords are set loosely enough so they will not pull and disconnect when the monitor is pivoted.
Setting Up the Monitor Adjusting the Tilt For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your own preference, as follows: 1. Face the front of the monitor and hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt. 2.
Setting Up the Monitor Adjusting the Swivel (Select Models Only) The HP LCD monitor allows a usable range of motion with the swivel feature. Ä CAUTION: To avoid breakage or other damage, avoid applying pressure to the LCD screen while swiveling it or changing the tilt.
Setting Up the Monitor Pivoting the Monitor (Select Models Only) ✎ NOTE: For full functionality of this pivot feature, the My Display software may need to be installed. See “My Display Software” in the Operating the Monitor chapter for information on how to install this software. Some graphics cards support rotating the image of the display automatically.
Setting Up the Monitor Ambient Light Sensor (Select Models Only) An integrated light sensor, on the left front of the monitor, adjusts the LCD backlight output to the current ambient light conditions. By default, the ambient light sensor is on. You manually enable or disable the sensor using the Image Control main menu in the OSD.
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Operating the Monitor CD Software and Utilities The CD that is included with this monitor contains the drivers and software that you can install on your computer. Installing Drivers If you determine that you need to update the drivers, you can install the monitor-driver INF and ICM files from the CD (select models only), or download them from the Internet.
Operating the Monitor Ä CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a prolonged period of time. *To avoid burn-in image damage on your monitor screen, you should always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it is not in use for a prolonged period of time.
Operating the Monitor Front-Panel Controls Control buttons are located on the front or top of the monitor: Icon Description Power Turns the monitor on and to standby or sleep mode. ✎ NOTE: The power button is located on the top or front of the monitor depending on the model. Menu Opens, selects, or exits the OSD menu.
Operating the Monitor OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selections and their functional descriptions. After changing an OSD menu item, and if the menu screen has these options, you may choose to: ■ Cancel — to return to the previous menu level. ■...
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Operating the Monitor Main Menu Icon Options Submenu Options Description (Continued) Color Selects the screen color. The factory default is 6500 K or Custom Color, depending on the model. 9300 K Changes to slightly blueish white. 6500 K Changes to slightly reddish white. Custom Color Selects and adjusts your own color scales: R —...
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Operating the Monitor Main Menu Icon Options Submenu Options Description (Continued) Power-On Status Display Displays the operating status of the monitor each time the monitor is powered on. Select the location to which to display the status: Middle Bottom The factory default is Top or Off, depending on the model. DDC/CI Support Allows the computer to control some OSD menu features such as brightness, contrast, and color temperature.
Operating the Monitor Selecting Video Input Connectors The input connectors are: ■ VGA connector (analog) ■ DVI-D connector (digital) for select models ■ HDMI connector for select models The monitor automatically determines which inputs have valid video signals, and displays the image. You can connect the VGA cable, the DVI-D cable, or both.
Operating the Monitor Optimizing Analog Video This monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the monitor to function as a standard analog monitor. Two controls in the OSD menu can be adjusted to improve analog image performance: ■ Clock — Increase or decrease the value to minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background.
Preparing the Monitor for Shipping Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it later if you move or ship your monitor. You may need to detach the monitor base when you ship the HP LCD monitor. Removing the Monitor Base Å...
Preparing the Monitor for Shipping 4. Fold the monitor neck down, and place the monitor and base in the original packing box. Removing the column base 1. Disconnect the power, video, and audio cables from the monitor. 2. Set the monitor screen down on a flat, soft, protected surface. 3.
Preparing the Monitor for Shipping Folding the Double-Hinged Monitor You don’t have to remove this monitor base for shipping. Fold the double-hinged monitor in its original shipping position. Å WARNING: Do not place the double-hinged monitor face down for folding. The base hinge can spring up and cause serious injury or damage.
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Preparing the Monitor for Shipping 5. Pivot the monitor to the portrait position (in the figure, you would be facing the monitor where the straight arrow is). 6. Place the folded monitor, screen-side up, in its original shipping box. 5–4 User’s Guide...
Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions: Problem Solution 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.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution (Continued) No Plug and Play. In order for the Plug and Play feature of the monitor to work, you need a computer and graphic card that are compatible with Plug and Play. Check with your computer manufacturer. Check the monitor’s video cable, and make sure that none of the pins are bent.
Face treatment: Antiglare polarizer with hard coating (select models only) Input Terminals: ■ VGA 15-pin D-type connector ■ DVI-D 24-pin D-type connector (select models only) ■ HDMI connector (select models only) Specifications model vp15 Display Type: TFT LCD active matrix Screen Size: 15.0 in., 38.1 cm Viewable Image Size: 15.0 in.
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Technical Specifications Specifications (Continued) model vp17 Display Type: TFT LCD active matrix Screen Size: 17.0 in., 43.2 cm Viewable Image Size: 17.0 in., 43.2 cm diagonal Tilt: –5 to +25 Maximum Weight (unpacked): 11.7 lb, 5.3 kg Dimensions (including base) (h x w x d): 15.7 x 17.3 x 7.3 in., 398 x 440 x 184 mm Maximum Graphics Resolution: 1280 ×...
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Technical Specifications Specifications (Continued) model FP1707 Display Type: TFT LCD active matrix Screen Size: 17.0 in., 43.2 cm Viewable Image Size: 17.0 in., 43.2 cm diagonal Tilt: –5 to +25 Maximum Weight (unpacked): 10.1 lb, 4.6 kg Dimensions (including base) (h x w x d): 15.4 x 17.4 x 8.2 in., 392 x 441 x 207 mm Maximum Graphics Resolution: 1280 ×...
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Technical Specifications Specifications (Continued) model w1707 Display Type: TFT LCD active matrix Screen Size: 17.0 in., 43.2 cm Viewable Image Size: 17.0 in., 43.2 cm diagonal Tilt: –5 to +25 Maximum Weight (unpacked): 8.4 lb, 3.8 kg Dimensions (including base) (h x w x d): 14.3 x 16.3 x 17.2 in., 362 x 414 x 184 mm Maximum Graphics Resolution: 1440 ×...
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Technical Specifications Specifications (Continued) model w2007 Display Type: TFT LCD active matrix Screen Size: 20.0 in., 50.8 cm Viewable Image Size: 20.0 in., 50.8 cm diagonal Tilt: –5 to +25 Maximum Weight (unpacked): 13.3 lb, 6.0 kg Dimensions (including base) (h x w x d): 15.6 x 19.3 x 7.3 in., 397 x 490 x 184 mm Maximum Graphics Resolution: 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz analog mode...
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Technical Specifications Specifications (Continued) model w2216 Display Type: TFT LCD active matrix Screen Size: 21.6 in., 54.9 cm Viewable Image Size: 21.6 in., 54.9 cm diagonal Tilt: –5 to +25 Maximum Weight (unpacked): 19.6 lb, 8.9 kg Dimensions (h x w x d): 18.9 x 20.6 x 11.4 in., 481 x 523 x 289 mm Maximum Graphics Resolution: 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz analog mode...
The following modes are assigned at the factory and are the most commonly used display resolutions: ■ vp15 supports preset modes 1 through 11 ■ vp17, vp19, and FP1707 support preset modes 1 through 15 Factory Preset Video Input Modes, vp15, vp17, vp19, and FP1707 Horizontal Vertical...
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Technical Specifications Factory Preset Video Input Modes, w1707 (Continued) Horizontal Vertical Preset Resolution Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) 1280 x 768 47.4 60.0 1280 x 960 60.0 60.0 1280 x 1024 64.3 60.0 1280 x 1024 79.9 75.0 1440 x 900 55.9 59.8 ■...
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Technical Specifications ■ w2007 supports preset modes 1 through 18 Factory Preset Video Input Modes, w2007 Horizontal Vertical Preset Resolution Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 31.4 59.9 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 800 x 600...
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Technical Specifications Factory Preset Video Input Modes, w2207 (Continued) Horizontal Vertical Preset Resolution Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) 1280 x 768 47.4 60.0 1280 x 960 60.0 60.0 1280 x 1024 63.9 60.0 1280 x 1024 79.9 75.0 1440 x 900 55.9 59.9 1600 x 1000...
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Technical Specifications ■ w2408 supports preset modes 1 through 20 Factory Preset Video Input Modes, w2408 Horizontal Vertical Preset Resolution Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 800 x 600...
Technical Specifications LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The HP LCD Monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to high standards, to help guarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all LCD displays used in products supplied by all vendors and is not specific to the HP LCD Monitor.
Modifications The FCC requires 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 equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
■ EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards (European Norms) which are listed on the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by Hewlett-Packard for this product or product family. This compliance is indicated by one of the following conformity markings placed on the product:...
Agency Regulatory Notices Japanese Notice Japanese Power Cord Notice Japanese Material Content Declaration A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by Specification JIS-C-0950, 2005, mandates that manufacturers provide Material Content Declarations for certain categories of electronic products offered for sale after July 1, 2006. To view the JIS-C-0950 material declaration for this product, visit www.hp.com/go/jisc0950. Korean Notice ®...
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Agency Regulatory Notices The Table of Toxic and Hazardous Substances/Elements and their Content as required by China’s Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products Toxic and Hazardous Substances and Elements Part Name Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd)