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HP W17q - Compaq - 17" LCD Monitor User Manual

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User Guide
1506, 1706 and1906 LCD Monitors
Document Part Number: 389521-002
October 2005
This guide provides information on setting up the monitor,
installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu,
troubleshooting and technical specifications.

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  • Page 1 User Guide 1506, 1706 and1906 LCD Monitors Document Part Number: 389521-002 October 2005 This guide provides information on setting up the monitor, installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu, troubleshooting and technical specifications.
  • Page 2 © 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP, Hewlett Packard, and the Hewlett-Packard logo are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company in the U.S. and other countries. Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. in the U.S. and other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Product Features 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information..... . 2–1 Maintenance Guidelines......2–2 Cleaning the Monitor.
  • Page 4 Contents Optimizing Digital Conversion ....4–9 Identifying Monitor Conditions ....4–10 Sleep Timer Mode .

  • Page 5: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy

    Contents Korean Notice ....... . . C–5 ENERGY STAR Compliance ..... C–5 Power Cord Set Requirements .
  • Page 6 Contents User Guide...

  • Page 7: Product Features

    Product Features The flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: 1506 Model ■ 15-inch (38.1 cm) viewable area display. ■ 1024 x 768 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
  • Page 8 Product Features ■ Compliant with the following regulated specifications: ❏ EPA ENERGY STAR ❏ European Union CE Directives ❏ Swedish MPR II 1990 ❏ Swedish TCO 1706 Model ■ 17-inch (43.18 cm) viewable area display. ■ 1280 × 1024 native resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
  • Page 9 Product Features ❏ European Union CE Directives ❏ Swedish MPR II 1990 ❏ Swedish TCO 1906 Model ■ 19-inch (48.3 cm) viewable area display. ■ 1280 x 1024 native resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or moving side-to-side.
  • Page 10 Product Features ■ Compliant with the following regulated specifications: ❏ EPA ENERGY STAR ❏ European Union CE Directives ❏ Swedish MPR II 1990 ❏ Swedish TCO 1–4 User Guide...

  • Page 11: Safety And Maintenance Guidelines

    Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with your monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with your monitor, refer to the “Power Cord Set Requirements”...

  • Page 12: Maintenance Guidelines

    Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Ä CAUTION: For the protection of your monitor, as well as your computer, connect all power cords for your computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, scanner) to some form of surge protection device such as a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

  • Page 13: Cleaning The Monitor

    Safety and Maintenance Guidelines ■ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings. ■ Do not drop your monitor or place it on an unstable surface. ■...
  • Page 14 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 2–4 User Guide...

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Monitor

    Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices, then follow the steps below. Installing the Monitor Pedestal To install the monitor pedestal: 1. Place the pedestal plate on your desktop or table and check to be sure the arrow on the underside of the plate is facing forward.
  • Page 16 Setting Up the Monitor 2. Using both hands, position the monitor over the pedestal base and press down firmly to lock the pedestal base in place. When the base locks, it will make a clicking sound. Make sure the pedestal base is securely locked before continuing with the setup.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Monitor

    Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Monitor 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. 2. Connect the monitor signal cable on the back of the monitor to the video connector on the rear panel of the computer. Å...
  • Page 18 Setting Up the Monitor 3. Connect one end of the power cable to the back of the monitor, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet. Connecting the Signal and Power Cables 3–4 User Guide...
  • Page 19 Setting Up the Monitor 4. Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the monitor’s tilt adjustment capability. Tilting the Monitor 5. Press the power switch to turn on 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.

  • Page 20: Removing The Monitor Base

    Setting Up the Monitor Removing the Monitor Base You can remove the monitor base to mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture. Read the Caution and Warning statements below before beginning the procedure. Ä CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and the power and signal cables are both disconnected.

  • Page 21: Mounting The Monitor

    Setting Up the Monitor 3. Remove the three screws 2 as shown in the following illustration. Removing the Monitor Base Ä CAUTION: Ensure that the bottom of the monitor base is positioned over a table or desktop before removing the base from the monitor. 4.

  • Page 22: Locating The Rating Labels

    Setting Up the Monitor Ä CAUTION: This monitor supports the VESA industry standard 100mm mounting holes. To attach a third party mounting solution to the monitor, four 4mm, 0.7 pitch, and 10mm long screws are required (not provided with the monitor). Longer screws should not be used because they may damage the monitor.

  • Page 23: Operating The Monitor

    Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities The monitor includes a CD that contains two files you can install on your computer: ■ an .INF (Information) file ■ an .ICM (Image Color Matching) file Adobe Reader is supplied on this CD and can be installed from the menu.

  • Page 24: The Image Color Matching File

    Operating the Monitor The Image Color Matching File The .ICM files are data files that are used in conjunction with graphics programs to provide consistent color matching from monitor screen to printer, or from scanner to monitor screen. The .ICM file contains a monitor color system profile. This file is activated from within graphics programs that support this feature.

  • Page 25: Downloading From The Worldwide Web

    Operating the Monitor Downloading from the Worldwide Web To download the latest version of .INF and .ICM files from the HP monitors support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support 1. Refer to and select your country region. 2. Follow the links for your monitor to the support page and download page.

  • Page 26: Front Panel Controls

    Operating the Monitor Front Panel Controls ‘ Control Function Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. – ( Minus button) • Navigates backward through the OSD menu and decreases adjustment levels. • If the OSD menu is inactive, activates the auto adjustment feature to optimize the screen image.

  • Page 27: Adjusting Monitor Settings

    Operating the Monitor Adjusting Monitor Settings Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust 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 switch to turn on the monitor.

  • Page 28: Using The On-Screen Display

    Operating the Monitor 6. After adjusting the function, select Save and Return, or Cancel if you don’t want to save the setting, then select Exit from the Main Menu. ✎ If the buttons remain untouched for 10 seconds while displaying a menu, new adjustments will be discarded and the settings will revert to previous settings and exit the menu.
  • Page 29 Operating the Monitor The Advanced OSD Menu has up to three sublevels and can be viewed in one of six available languages. The following table provides the menus and their functions at each level: Advanced OSD Menu Levels Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Factory...

  • Page 30: Adjusting Screen Quality

    Operating the Monitor Advanced OSD Menu Levels (Continued) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Factory Preset Mode Display On / Off Selection Power-On Status On / Off Selection Display Sleep Timer Timer Set Menu Serial Number Displays monitor serial number Basic Menu Cancel Save and Return...

  • Page 31: Optimizing Digital Conversion

    Operating the Monitor For more precise adjustments, run the Adjustment Pattern provided on the CD and use the Clock and Clock Phase controls (accessible from the OSD menu) as described in the following section. Optimizing Digital Conversion This monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the flat panel screen to function like a standard monitor.

  • Page 32: Identifying Monitor Conditions

    Operating the Monitor Identifying Monitor Conditions Special messages will appear on the monitor screen when identifying the following monitor conditions: ■ Input Signal Out of Range— Indicates the monitor does not support the input signal because the resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher than the monitor supports.
  • Page 33 Operating the Monitor ■ Set On Time ■ Timer: On/Off ■ Sleep Now To set the timer: 1. Press the Menu button on the monitor front panel to display the Advanced Menu. 2. Scroll down and highlight Management. 3. Press the Menu button to select Management. 4.

  • Page 34: Hp Display Litesaver (Available With Select Models)

    Operating the Monitor 13. Set the Timer mode to On to activate the Sleep Timer settings. 14. When you are finished, select Save and Return to exit the menu. The fifth selection, Sleep Now, turns the monitor backlights off immediately and stays in sleep mode until the next On Time activates or a monitor button is pressed.
  • Page 35 Operating the Monitor 4. Select the following options to configure the HP Display LiteSaver features: Configure Options Function Enable Display LiteSaver Enables the HP Display LiteSaver functions; deselect to disable the HP Display LiteSaver. Display Off Sets the time when the monitor automatically turn off.

  • Page 36: Srgb Support (Available With Select Models)

    Operating the Monitor Configure Options Function Stores the current settings and minimizes HP Display LiteSaver to the System Tray. Cancel Restores the previous settings and minimizes HP Display LiteSaver to the System Tray. HP Display LiteSaver will continue to run. Help Opens the online help file.

  • Page 37: Changing The Color Temperature

    Operating the Monitor Changing the Color Temperature 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel of the monitor to launch the Main Menu of the OSD. 2. Select Advanced Menu to access all options in the Main Menu. 3. Select Color to display the Color Temperature menu. 4.
  • Page 38 Operating the Monitor 5. To activate a color profile for your monitor, you must set it as the Default Monitor Profile. Select “sRGB Color Space Profile,” then click Set as Default button. 6. Click Apply or OK. 4–16 User Guide...

  • Page 39: Solving Common Problems

    Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank. Power cord is Connect the power cord. disconnected. Power switch on front Press the front panel power panel of the monitor is button.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Image appears Brightness and contrast Press the Auto Adjust button blurred, indistinct, or are too low. on the front panel. If this too dark. does not correct the image, press the Menu button to open the Basic OSD Menu, and adjust the brightness and contrast scales as needed.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution “Out of Range. Set Video resolution and/or Restart your computer and Monitor to 1280 x refresh rate are set enter Safe Mode. Change 1024 @ 60Hz” is higher than what your your settings to a supported displayed on screen.

  • Page 42: Using The Worldwide Web

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The HP Display LiteSaver Confirm that the HP Display may not be compatible LiteSaver is compatible with with your computer your system. system. 1. Right-click on the HP Some notebook Display LiteSaver icon computers are not in the system tray.

  • Page 43: Preparing To Call Technical Support

    Troubleshooting 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: ■ The monitor ■ Monitor model number ■...
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting A–6 User Guide...

  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications ✎ All performance specifications are provided by the component manufacturers. Performance specifications represent the highest specification of all HP’s component manufacturers’ typical level specifications for performance and actual performance may vary either higher or lower. 1506 Flat Panel Monitor Display 15.0 inches 38.1 cm...
  • Page 46 Technical Specifications 1506 Flat Panel Monitor (Continued) Vertical Refresh Rate 50 to 76 Hz Environmental Requirements Temperature: 41 to 95 5 to 35 Operating Temperature -4 to 140 --20 to +60 Non-operating Temperature Relative Humidity 20 to 80% Power Source 100 –...
  • Page 47 Technical Specifications 1706 Flat Panel Monitor Display 17.0 inches 43.18 cm Type TFT LCD Viewable Image Size 17.0-inch diagonal 43.18 cm Tilt --5 to 30 Maximum Weight 10.1 lbs. 4.60 kg (unpacked) (Unpacked) Dimensions (include pedestal) Height 15.6 inches 395 mm Depth 8.0 inches 203 mm...
  • Page 48 Technical Specifications 1706 Flat Panel Monitor (Continued) Power Consumption <37 watts typical Input Terminal 15-pin D-type connector with cable included. B–4 User Guide...
  • Page 49 Technical Specifications 1906 Flat Panel Monitor Display 19.0 inches 48.3 cm Type TFT LCD Viewable Image Size 19.0-inch diagonal 48.3 cm Tilt --5 to 30 Maximum Weight 11.7 lbs. 5.30 kg (unpacked) (Unpacked) Dimensions (includes pedestal) Height 16.8 inches 427 mm Depth 8.0 inches 203 mm...

  • Page 50: Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions

    Technical Specifications 1906 Flat Panel Monitor (Continued) Power Consumption <37 watts Input Terminals 15-pin D-type connector with cable included. Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults. This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen.

  • Page 51: Entering User Modes

    Technical Specifications Factory Preset Display Modes (Continued) Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Vert Freq (Hz) 1152 x 900 71.7 76.1 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 * Modes 12, 13, 14, and 15 apply to 1706 and 1906 models only Entering User Modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if:...
  • Page 52 Technical Specifications blanked, the backlight is turned off, and the Power light is turned amber. When the monitor is in the reduced power state, the monitor will utilize less than 2 watts of power. There is a brief warm up period before the monitor will return to its normal operating mode.

  • Page 53: C Agency Regulatory Notices

    Agency Regulatory 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 Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 54: Modifications

    Agency Regulatory Notices 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.

  • Page 55: Materials Disposal

    Agency Regulatory Notices To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product. Materials disposal This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end-of-life: ■ Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the display LCD. ■...

  • Page 56: Disposal Of Waste Equipment By Users In Private Household In The European Union

    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 the following conformity marking placed on the product:...

  • Page 57: Japanese Notice

    Agency Regulatory Notices Japanese Notice Korean Notice ENERGY STAR Compliance Monitors that are marked with the ENERGY STAR Logo meet the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR program. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Hewlett Packard Company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 58: Japanese Power Cord Requirements

    Agency Regulatory Notices The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with the monitor meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased the equipment. If you need to obtain a power cord for a different country, you should purchase a power cord that is approved for use in that country.
  • Page 59 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to HP standards, to 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.
  • Page 60 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy To locate defective pixels, the monitor should be viewed under normal operating conditions, in normal operating mode at a supported resolution and refresh rate, from a distance of approximately 50 cm (16 in.). HP expects that, over time, the industry will continue to improve its ability to produce LCDs with fewer cosmetic imperfections and HP will adjust guidelines as improvements are made.

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