HP Pavilion vf51 User manual

hp pavilion vf51

15-inch

LCD Monitor

(15-inch Viewable Image)

User’s Guide

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Business Desktop Division

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38053 Grenoble Cedex 9

France

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Contents

Introduction ……………………………..………… 1

Features ……………………………………………………… 1

For Your Safety ……………………………………………… 2

Working in Comfort …………………………………………… 2

Installation ………………………………………… 3

Unpacking the Monitor ………………………………………. 3

Locations and Functions of Controls ……………………… 3

Connecting Your Monitor …………………………………… 4

How to Install the Drivers ……………………… 6

Windows 2000 Users ……..……............…...……………… 6

Windows Me Users ……..……............……...……………… 6

Windows XP Users ……..……............……...……………… 7

Using Your Monitor ……………………………… 8

Turning the Monitor Onand Off ……..……...……………… 8

Tilting the Monitor …………………………………………… 9

Setting the Video Mode …………………………………… 9

Setting the Refresh Rate …………………………………… 9

Minimizing Power Consumption ……………………………. 10

Caring for and Cleaning the Monitor……………………… 10

Adjusting Your Monitor …………….…………… 12

Summary of Control Buttons ……………………………… 12

Displaying the OSD MainMenu …………………………… 12

Selecting Items in the OSD Menu………………………… 14

Making Adjustments in the OSD Menu …………………… 14

Using the Direct Keys ……………………………………… 20

Troubleshooting ……………………………… 22

LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for vf51

Monitor ………………………………………… 23

Technical Information ………………………….24

Monitor Information …………………….………………… 24

Video Modes ………………………………………………. 25

Unknown Video Modes.…………………………………… 26

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Declaration of Conformity …………………………………… 27

FCC Statement ……………………………………………….. 28

Declaration of VCCI Class B Compliance …………………. 28

Noticefor Korea (Class B) ………………………………… 28

DOC Statement (Canada Only) …………………………….. 29

Environmental Information ………………………………… 29

ENERGYSTAR Compliance ……………………………… 29

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TCO 99 Compliance ………………………………………… 30

Introduction

This latest LCD monitor has a 15-inch active matrix TFT (thin film transistor) liquid crystal display

module. It is designed for use with any Windows®-based PC. The monitor’s compact design

provides great space savings on your computer desk.

Features

Important features include:

Automatic configuration to the PC video settings with maximum XGA (1024 x 768) resolution.

Three control buttons, plus OSD (on-screen display) for easy monitor settings adjustment and

configuration with instant feedback.

Support analog video input for direct and immediate replacement of CRT displays.

 Tilt feature to optimize viewing position.

 Compliant with VESA Mounting standard for easy mounting on wall or mechanical arms.

Anti-glare coating on the panel to reduce the reflection of ambient light.

Flicker-free performance across all recommended video modes.

Support for high refresh rates up to 75 Hz.

VESA DDC2B Plug-and-Display compliant.

A Power-saving feature that is compatible with Microsoft®Windows

This monitor is compliant with ISO 13406-2 guidelines for reduced electromagnetic

emissions.

Compliant with TCO99. (European Union Only)

Note:The lighting flash with the arrowhead symbol inside an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage which may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying

the appliance.

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For Your Safety

Warning

To completely disconnect power from your display, you must remove the powe

cord from the wall outlet and then remove the power cable from the display.

Only usewith the poweradapter supplied with the product.To avoid electrical

shock,do not open the power adapter. There areno user-serviceable parts

inside.Refer servicing toqualified servicepersonnel.

For your safety and the protection of your monitor, follow these precautions:

Use only the factory-supplied power cord that shipped with your monitor.

To prevent electrical shock, do not disassemble the display. The cover should be removed only

by qualified service personnel.

Do not cover the air vents.

 To avoid the risk of damage to the display and electrical shock to yourself, do not expose the

display to rain or moisture.

 Make sure the computer is turned off before connecting or disconnecting a display peripheral.

 If you are in any doubt that you can lift the equipment safely, do not try to move it without help.

If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the display and contact qualified service personnel:

The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.

You have spilled liquid into the display.

The display has been exposed to rain or water.

The display does not operate correctly when the operating instructions are followed.

The display has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

Working in Comfort

To optimize your comfort and productivity, it’s important that you set up your work area correctly

and use your HP equipment properly. With that in mind, we have developed some setup and use

recommendations for you to follow based on established ergonomic principles.

You can consult the online version of Working in Comfort preloaded on the hard disk of HP

computers, or visit HP’s Working in Comfort Web site at:

http://www.hp.com/ergo

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Installation

Please follow the instructions in this chapter to install your LCD monitor.

Note:Before connecting your monitor, first read through the instructions in this chapter and the

safety precautions in the previous chapter.

Unpacking the Monitor

When you are unpacking the monitor, make sure that you have the following items:

The LCD monitor

AC power adapter with attached DC power cable

A power cord

Analog video signal cable

CD with User's Guide and Driver

Quick Start Guide

Warranty Booklet

Note:Place the monitor on a flat, sturdy surface. Choose an area free from excessive heat,

moisture, and sunlight.

Locations and Functions of Controls

There are three control buttons and one power button on the front panel of the monitor, as well as

an LED for power status indication.

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Use the power button located at the lower middle of the front panel of your monitor to turn on and

off the monitor.

Three control buttons are also located at the lower middle of the front panel of your monitor. Their

functions are described below:

Button Function Description

Select (1) Opens the OSD Main Menu.

(2) Selects item for user adjustment.

Up (▲) (1) Moves upward through items in the OSD Main

Menu, or increases user-adjustable values.

(2) Opens Brightness Menu (Direct-key function).

Down (▼) (1) Moves downward through items in the OSD Main

Menu, or decreases user-adjustable values.

(2) Auto Configuration (Direct-key function).

Connecting Your Monitor

Before connecting any cables, make sure that the computer and monitor are turned off.

To connect the power and video signal cables:

1. Locate the AC power adapter with attached DC power cable.

2. Connect the DC power cable to the power jack on the back of the monitor (as shown below).

3. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and then into the main power source.

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4. Plug theanalog video signal cable into the Analog Video Input port on the back of the monitor

(as shown above).

5. Connect the other end of the video cable into your computer’s video port. (Please check your

computer’s documentation for port location.)

Note: For best monitor performance, it is strongly recommended thatyou use Auto Configuration

to automatically configure your monitor’s settings.

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How to Install the Drivers

The HP monitor comes with driver software that allows you to take advantage of the Plug and Play

feature of the Windows® Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system. This software

enables the computer to communicate with the monitor and use all the monitor features. Without

this software, the monitor settings and display images will not be correct.

NOTE: HP computers may ship with the Plug and Play drivers preinstalled. If you have an older

computer, these drivers may not be preinstalled and you may need to install the drivers

from the CD-ROM disc that came with the monitor.

You can also download the latest version of a driver from the HP Monitor Support Web site at:

http://www.hp.com/go/monitorsupport/

Windows 2000 Users

NOTE: The procedure for installing the driver for your operating system may vary.

To install the driver for your monitor:

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Click Start, select Settings, and then click Control Panel.

Double-click Display.

Click the Settings tab.

Click Advanced Properties or Advanced, and select the Monitor tab.

Click Properties.

Click the Driver tab.

Click Update Driver and click Next.

Select the recommended option and then click Next.

Select the Specify a Location box.

Find and open the vf51.inf file on the CD-ROM disc in the Drivers directory, and click OK.

Click Next to install the selected monitor.

Windows Me Users

NOTE: The procedure for installing the driver for your operating system may vary.

To install the driver for your monitor:

1. Click Start, select Settings, and then click Control Panel

2. Click Display.

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