HP Hewlett Packard vf51 User Manual

h p p a vilion vf51  
15-inch  
LCD Mon itor  
(15-inch Viewable Image)  
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Con te n ts  
Introduction ……………………………..………… 1  
Features ……………………………………………………… 1  
For Your Safety ……………………………………………… 2  
Working in Comfort …………………………………………… 2  
Installation ………………………………………… 3  
Locations and Functions of Controls ……………………… 3  
How to Install the Drivers ……………………… 6  
Windows 2000 Users ……..……............…...……………… 6  
Windows Me Users ……..……............……...……………… 6  
Windows XP Users ……..……............……...……………… 7  
Using Your Monitor ……………………………… 8  
Tilting the Monitor …………………………………………… 9  
Setting the Video Mode …………………………………… 9  
Setting the Refresh Rate …………………………………… 9  
Caring for and Cleaning the Monitor ……………………… 10  
Adjusting Your Monitor …………….…………… 12  
Summary of Control Buttons ……………………………… 12  
Displaying the OSD Main Menu …………………………… 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  
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Technical Information …………………………. 24  
Monitor Information …………………….………………… 24  
Video Modes ………………………………………………. 25  
Unknown Video Modes .…………………………………… 26  
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In trod uction  
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.  
Fe a ture s  
Important features include:  
Automatic configuration to the PC video settings with maximum XGA (1024 x 768) resolution.  
Three control buttons, plus O SD (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 TCO 99. (European Union O nly)  
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 Sa fe ty  
Warning  
To completely disconnect power from your display, you must remove the power  
cord from the wall outlet and then remove the power cable from the display.  
Only use with the power adapter supplied with the product. To avoid electrical  
shock, do not open the power adapter. There are no user-serviceable parts  
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.  
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.  
Workin g in Com fort  
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:  
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In sta lla tion  
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.  
Un p a ckin g th e Mon itor  
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  
Q uick Start Guide  
Warranty Booklet  
Note: Place the monitor on a flat, sturdy surface. Choose an area free from excessive heat,  
moisture, and sunlight.  
Loca tion s a n d Fun ction s of Con trols  
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  
Select  
Function Description  
(1) O pens the O SD Main Menu.  
(2) Selects item for user adjustment.  
(1) Moves upward through items in the O SD Main  
Menu, or increases user-adjustable values.  
Up ()  
(2) O pens Brightness Menu (Direct-key function).  
(1) Moves downward through items in the O SD Main  
Menu, or decreases user-adjustable values.  
(2) Auto Configuration (Direct-key function).  
Down ()  
Con n e ctin g Your Mon itor  
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 the analog 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 that you use Auto Configuration  
to automatically configure your monitor’s settings.  
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How to In sta ll th e Drive rs  
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:  
Win d ows 2000 Use rs  
NOTE: The procedure for installing the driver for your operating system may vary.  
To install the driver for your monitor:  
1. Click Sta rt, select Se ttin g s, and then click Con trol Pa n e l.  
2. Double-click Disp la y.  
3. Click the Se ttin g s tab.  
4. Click Ad va n ce d Prop e rtie s or Ad va n ce d , and select the Monitor tab.  
5. Click Prop e rtie s.  
6. Click the Drive r tab.  
7. Click Up d a te Drive r and click Next.  
8. Select the recommended option and then click Next.  
9. Select the Sp e cify a Loca tion box.  
10.Find and open the vf51.in f file on the CD-RO M disc in the Drivers directory, and click OK.  
11.Click Next to install the selected monitor.  
Win d ows Me Use rs  
NOTE: The procedure for installing the driver for your operating system may vary.  
To install the driver for your monitor:  
1. Click Sta rt, select Se ttin g s, and then click Con trol Pa n e l  
2. Click Disp la y.  
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3. Select the Se ttin g s tab.  
4. Click Ad va n ce d button.  
5. Select the Monitor tab.  
6. Click the Ch a n g e button.  
7. Select the Sp e cify a Loca tion box.  
8. Find and open the vf51.in f file on the CD-RO M disc in the Drivers directory, and click OK.  
9. Click Next to install the selected monitor.  
Win d ows XP Use rs  
NOTE: The procedure for installing the driver for your operating system may vary.  
To install the driver for your monitor:  
1. Click Sta rt.  
2. Click Con trol Pa n e l.  
3. Click Ap p e a ra n ce a n d Th e m e s.  
4. Clicks Disp la y.  
5. Select the Se ttin g s tab.  
6. Click the Ad va n ce d button.  
7. Select the Monitor tab.  
8. Click Prop e rtie s.  
9. Select the Drive r tab.  
10.Click Up d a te Drive r and click Next.  
11.Select the recommended option and then click Next.  
12.Select the Sp e cify a Loca tion box.  
13.Find and open the vf51.in f file on the CD-RO M disc in the Drivers directory, and click OK.  
14.Click Next to install the selected monitor.  
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Usin g Your Mon itor  
This chapter contains information about using your LCD monitor.  
Turn in g th e Mon itor On a n d Off  
Use the power button located at the lower middle of the front panel of the monitor to turn the  
monitor on and off. When the monitor is on, the light (LED) near the Power button is illuminated.  
The light is green when both the monitor and PC are active, and amber when the monitor is in a  
reduced power mode.  
If your PC sends power saving signals to the monitor, the monitor’s power management features  
reduce power consumption to low levels when your PC goes into its power-saving mode. See the  
“Minimizing Power Consumption” section for more information.  
If your PC doesn’t use industry standard power-save signaling techniques, you can reduce power  
consumption by turning off the monitor when it won’t be used for an extended period. You can turn  
the monitor off even if you leave your PC running.  
Note:  
Because of the technology used in LCD panels, screen savers will not prolong the life of  
your monitor. So if the monitor will not be used for an extended period, be sure to turn it off.  
Warning  
To completely disconnect power from your display, you must  
remove the power cord from the wall outlet and then remove  
the power cable from the display.  
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Tiltin g th e Mon itor  
The monitor has a tilt feature that allows you to tilt the monitor back and forth to find the most  
comfortable viewing position. To tilt the monitor, grasp the sides and push the monitor back or pull  
it toward you until it is in the desired position. The monitor can be tilted 20º backward and 5º  
forward.  
Note: Do not tilt the monitor by grasping the top edge.  
Se ttin g th e Vid e o Mod e  
Since the inherent format of this monitor is 1024 pixels by 768 lines, the monitor will perform best  
when your PC is set to a screen resolution of 1024 x 768. If you use a lower resolution (such as 640  
x 480), the image is expanded to fill the screen but with a slightly degraded image quality.  
Your monitor supports many common video modes, as shown in the “Video Modes” section.  
Check the documentation supplied with your PC and video adapter card to find out which modes  
they support.  
To view the video mode in Microsoft Windows, check the Windows settings in your PC.  
Se ttin g th e Re fre sh Ra te  
The image refresh rate is the number of times per second that the image is refreshed; it is also  
known as the vertical frequency.  
Although your LCD monitor supports up to 75 Hz for analog video input, we recommend that you  
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use 60 Hz refresh rate for best performance. The table in the “Video Mode” section shows the  
image refresh rates supported by the monitor at different screen resolutions.  
To set the refresh rate with a standard Windows installation, consult your Windows or graphics card  
documentation.  
Min im izin g Powe r Con sum p tion  
Many PCs support industry standard power-save signaling techniques. Power management  
features reduce the monitor’s power consumption after a period of keyboard and mouse inactivity.  
When the monitor is in a power-saving mode, the screen is blank and the power indicator turns  
amber. Pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse restores the image in several seconds.  
Consult your PC documentation for information about setting the power-saving modes.  
The monitor accepts the signals for the three standard power-saving modes – Standby, Suspend,  
and Sleep – from your PC. For any of these conditions, the monitor will go into Sleep mode.  
Ca rin g for a n d Cle a n in g the Mon itor  
To maximize screen life and prevent damage to the LCD panel, we recommend that you:  
Use the monitor power management system (if available on your PC).  
If you don’t use a power management system, turn off the monitor when you won’t be using it  
for an extended period.  
Don’t press, rub, or poke the monitor with your finger or other object.  
Handle your monitor with care.  
Your LCD module is a high-quality optical device that requires special care when cleaning.  
Warning  
Don’t use liquid, aerosol, or abrasive cleaning solutions to  
clean the screen.  
To clean the screen:  
1. Shut down the PC.  
2. Turn off and unplug the monitor.  
3. Gently dust the screen with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.  
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Note: If the screen is still dirty, you can dampen the cloth with several drops of distilled water.  
Make sure the LCD panel is completely dry before you turn the monitor back on.  
4. Plug in the monitor.  
5. Turn on your PC and monitor.  
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Ad justin g Your Mon itor  
This chapter contains information about how to change display settings for your LCD Monitor. It is  
designed with an O n-Screen Display (O SD) menu to help you easily adjust to its optimum  
performance.  
Note: You must perform Auto Configuration before making any adjustment.  
Sum m a ry of Con trol Button s  
There are three control buttons located at the lower middle part of the front panel of your monitor:  
Select: Displays the O SD Main Menu and selects items for user adjustment.  
Up (): Moves upward through the choice in the O SD Main Menu. If an adjustment bar is  
displayed, this button increases the setting value.  
Note: This key is also used as a direct key. When the OSD Main Menu is inactive, press this key  
to open the OSD Brightness Menu.  
Down (): Moves downward through the choice in the O SD Main Menu. If an adjustment bar  
is displayed, this button decreases the setting value.  
Note: This key is also used as a direct key. When the OSD Main Menu is inactive, press this key to  
perform the Auto Configuration function.  
Disp la yin g the OSD Ma in Me n u  
You can use the O SD features to change the screen settings of your monitor. To display the O SD  
Main Menu, press the Select button.  
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The following table briefly describes each of the items in the O SD Main Menu.  
Item  
Description  
Adjusts the horizontal (H) position of the displayed image. The default  
setting of H position is in the middle.  
H PO SITIO N  
Adjusts the vertical (V) position of the displayed image. The default setting  
of V position is in the middle.  
V PO SITIO N  
CLO CK  
Adjusts the timing clock setting of the display. The default setting of the  
timing clock is in the middle (50).  
Adjusts the phase setting of the display. The optimum phase setting will be  
different for different PCs.  
PHASE  
AUTO  
Performs image auto adjustment function.  
O pens the CO LO R submenu where you can select BLUISH, WHITE,  
REDDISH, or USER RGB SAVE options.  
CO LO R  
CO NTRAST Adjusts the level of difference between light and dark areas of the image.  
Controls the brightness of the display by adjusting the light output of the  
BRIGHTNESS  
backlight.  
O pens the O SD MANAGER submenu where you can select O SD  
TIMEO UT, INFO RM ON-O FF, H PO SITION, or V PO SITIO N options for  
further adjusting.  
O SD  
MANAGER  
MO DE RECALL Recalls the manufacturing factory settings for current mode.  
BACKLIGHT  
INFO  
Displays the elapsed turn-on time of the backlight.  
SERIAL NUMBER Displays the serial number of your monitor.  
Displays the associated information of current mode used by your display.  
Also, it contains the supported modes of this monitor.  
MO DE INFO  
O pens the LANGUAGE submenu where you can select ENGLISH,  
DEUTSCH, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO or ESPANO L options.  
LANGUAGE  
EXIT  
Exits the Main Menu.  
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Se le ctin g Ite m s in th e OSD Me n u  
To select a specific item in the O SD Main Menu, or a specific item in the O SD submenu, use the  
Up () and Down () buttons to move to that item, and then select it by pressing the Select  
button.  
Ma kin g Ad justm e n ts in the OSD Me n u  
Ad justing the Positions of the Displa ye d Im a g e s  
To adjust the horizontal (or vertical) positions of the displayed images, follow the steps below:  
1. O pen the O SD Main Menu by pressing the Select button.  
2. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to move forward or backward to the H PO SITION (or  
V PO SITIO N) icon and highlight it.  
3. Press the Select button to select it. This will open the H PO SITIO N (or V PO SITIO N) bar with the  
associated numeric value for your adjustment onscreen.  
4. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to adjust its value. The range for adjustment is from 0  
to 100. The Up () button will increase the numeric value of the setting and the Down ()  
button will decrease it.  
Ad justing th e Clock a n d Ph a se Se ttin g s  
To adjust the clock (or phase) setting, follow the steps below:  
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1. O pen the O SD Main Menu by pressing the Select button.  
2. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to move forward or backward to the CLO CK (or PHASE)  
icon and highlight it.  
3. Press the Select button to select it. This will open the CLO CK (or PHASE) bar with the associated  
numeric value for your adjustment onscreen.  
4. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to adjust its value. The range for adjustment is from 0  
to 100. The Up () button will increase the numeric value of the setting and the Down ()  
button will decrease it.  
Tip: If Auto Configuration does not produce a clear image, try adjusting the PHASE setting.  
Pe rform ing Auto Config ura tion in the OSD Me nu  
To perform auto adjustment in the O SD menu, follow the steps below:  
1. O pen the O SD Main Menu by pressing the Select button.  
2. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to move forward or backward to the AUTO icon and  
highlight it.  
3. Press the Select button to select it. This will open the AUTO CO NFIG submenu and start the  
auto adjustment function.  
After the auto adjustment is complete, the O SD will close.  
Config uring Colors  
To configure the color settings for your preference, follows the steps below:  
1. O pen the O SD Main Menu by pressing the Select button.  
2. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to move forward or backward to the CO LO R icon and  
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highlight it.  
3. Press the Select button to select it. This will open the CO LO R submenu with four options in it:  
BLUISH, WHITE, REDDISH, and USER RGB SAVE.  
4. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to select the setting.  
As you choose an item, the color setting of your display immediately updates to reflect this  
setting.  
You may also set your own color definitions. To do this, move to the USER RGB SAVE option,  
and then press the Select button. This will open the USER RGB SAVE submenu.  
Press the Up () or Down () buttons to choose and move to one of the five options (R, G, B,  
EXIT AND SAVE, and EXIT WITHO UT SAVE) and then press the Select button to select it.  
If the R, G or B options are selected, the foreground color Yellow will be changed to White (the  
color of background is Pink). Then you may adjust its setting by pressing the Up () or Down  
() buttons. This control may be helpful in achieving a more natural appearance in graphic  
images and closer color matching between the printer and the monitor.  
After you are finished adjusting the settings, save the new settings by choosing the EXIT AND  
SAVE option. O r you may cancel the settings by choosing the EXIT WITHO UT SAVE option.  
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Ad justing Con tra st a n d Brig h tn e ss  
To adjust the contrast (or brightness) of the displayed images, follow the steps below:  
1. O pen the O SD Main Menu by selecting the Select button.  
2. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to move forward or backward to the CO NTRAST (or  
BRIGHTNESS) icon and highlight it.  
3. Press the Select button to select it. This will open the CO NTRAST (or BRIGHTNESS) bar with  
associated numeric value for your adjustment onscreen.  
4. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to adjust its value. The range for adjustment is from 0  
to 100. Pressing the Up () button will increase the numeric value of the setting and pressing  
the Down () button will decrease it.  
Ad justing the OSD Disp la y  
To adjust the O SD display, follow the steps below:  
1. O pen the O SD Main Menu by selecting the Select button.  
2. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to move forward or backward to the O SD MANAGER  
icon and highlight it.  
3. Press the Select button to select it. This will open the O SD MANAGER submenu with five  
options in it.  
Select EXIT to exit the O SD MANAGER submenu and go back to the Main Menu.  
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You may determine how long the O SD will stay onscreen by selecting the O SD TIMEO UT  
option. Increase or decrease the O SD display time by pressing the Up () or Down ()  
buttons in the O SD TIMEO UT submenu. The maximum timeout setting is 60 seconds.  
You may turn on or off the displayed image information by selecting the INFO RM O N-O FF  
option. Turn this option on to display information onscreen that informs you when the input  
signal has been changed.  
If you want to put your O SD menu on a certain location on the screen, select the H PO SITION  
and V PO SITIO N options. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to change the O SD position  
in the submenus using these two options.  
Re ve rting to Fa ctory De fa ult Se ttin g s  
If you have made some incorrect adjustments in the O SD menus and you don’t know how to get  
back to a good setting, don’t worry. The MO DE RECALL feature will return you to a good starting  
point: the factory settings. To do a MO DE RECALL, follow the steps below:  
1. O pen the O SD Main Menu by pressing the Select button.  
2. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to move forward or backward to the MO DE RECALL  
icon and highlight it.  
3. Press the Select button to select it. This will return you to the factory settings immediately.  
Tip: MODE RECALL will return you the following settings:  
H PO SITIO N and V PO SITIO N of the displayed image and O SD menu, BRIGHTNESS  
and CO NTRAST, CLO CK AND PHASE. CO LO R will be set to WHITE and LANGUAGE  
will set to ENGLISH.  
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Ch e ckin g Oth e r In form a tion a bout Your Mon itor  
There is some useful information available to you with the O SD display. These include BACKLIGHT  
INFO, SERIAL NUMBER and MO DE INFO.  
BACKLIGHT INFO tells you the total accumulated time the backlight has been turned on. To show  
this information, follow the steps below:  
1. O pen the O SD Main Menu by pressing the Select button.  
2. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to move forward or backward to the BACKLIGHT INFO  
icon and highlight it.  
3. Press the Select button to select it. This will open the submenu.  
SERIAL NUMBER tells you the identification number of your monitor. To show this information,  
follow the steps below:  
1. O pen the O SD Main Menu by pressing the Select button.  
2. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to move forward or backward to the SERIAL NUMBER  
icon and highlight it.  
3. Press the Select button to select it. This will open the submenu.  
MO DE INFO tells you information about the mode displayed currently. Also, it will show you the  
preset modes and currently saved user modes. To show this information, follow the steps below:  
1. O pen the O SD Main Menu by pressing the Select button. Press the Up () or Down ()  
buttons to move forward or backward to the MODE INFO icon and highlight it.  
2. Press the Select button to select it. This will open the submenu.  
3. Press the Up () or Down () buttons select options in the MODE INFO submenu. There are  
two additional submenus, PRESET and USER, which give you information about the preset and  
user modes currently supported in your display.  
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Ch oosing Your Na tive or Pre fe rre d La n g ua g e for the OSD Displa y  
There are five language options for the O SD display: English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, and  
Español. To make your choice, follow the steps below:  
1. O pen the O SD Main Menu by pressing the Select button.  
2. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to move forward or backward to the LANGUAGE icon  
and highlight it.  
3. Press the Select button to select it. This will open the LANGUAGE submenu.  
4. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to select the language you prefer.  
Tip: As you choose an item, your OSD information displayed immediately updates to reflect this  
setting.  
Exiting the OSD Me nu  
In the O SD Main Menu, just press the Up () or Down () buttons to move forward or backward  
to the EXIT icon, highlight it, and select it by pressing the Select button. The O SD menu will close.  
Usin g th e Dire ct Ke ys  
There are two direct keys that function while the O SD Main Menu is inactive: one executes Auto  
Configuration and the other opens the O SD BRIGHTNESS submenu.  
Pe rform ing Auto Config ura tion Using the Dire ct Ke y  
Use Auto Configuration whenever you apply a new video mode or change the refresh rate. While  
the Auto Configuration routine is running, you should have a stable image displayed on the screen.  
Do not move items around the screen, changing display mode, play games, or view video during  
Auto Configuration.  
For display image with black background, such as DO S mode, please do not perform Auto  
Configuration.  
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Note: Auto Configuration uses state-of-the-art signal processing algorithms based on the image  
displayed on your screen. Therefore, you should not change the image on your screen  
while Auto Configuration is running.  
O nce you have executed Auto Configuration for a particular mode, the monitor will store the new  
values in its permanent memory.  
To execute Auto Configuration using the Direct Key function:  
1. Make sure the O SD Main Menu is not displayed onscreen. Press the Down () button to open  
the AUTO CONFIG submenu and start running Auto Configuration.  
2. After Auto Configuration has finished, you should have a stable and clear image.  
Ad justing Brig htne ss Using the Dire ct Ke y  
To adjust brightness directly:  
1. Make sure the OSD Main Menu is not displayed onscreen. Press the Up () button to open the  
BRIGHTNESS submenu.  
2. Press the Up () or Down () buttons to increase or decrease the brightness setting.  
3. Press the Select button to close and exit the BRIGHTNESS menu.  
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Troub le sh ootin g  
This chapter contains information about how to troubleshoot your LCD Monitor. If you have tried  
all of the items listed below, please contact a qualified service technician.  
A. My m onitor d oe snt work, e ve n th oug h th e com p ute r a p p e a rs to  
work.  
1. Make sure the power cable is securely plugged into the monitor.  
2. Make sure the monitor is turned on.  
3. Try turning the monitor off and then turning it on again.  
4. Make sure the monitor’s power cord is plugged into a power outlet and into the AC power  
adapter. Check to see whether the outlet works by plugging another device (such as a lamp)  
into the outlet. (If the light on the front of the monitor is lit, it is getting power. Try the next item  
on this procedure.)  
5. Check the cable connection between the monitor and the computer. The cable connectors  
must be pushed in all the way.  
B. Th e m e ssa g e “No Sig n a l” a p p e a rs on m y m onitor.  
This message appears when the video cable is not properly connected to the computer.  
1. Make sure the analog video cable is plugged into the Analog Video Input port on the back of  
the monitor.  
2. Make sure the other end of the analog video cable is plugged into the PC’s video port.  
C. The im a g e is ve ry unsta ble .  
1. Set your PC to a supported video mode, preferably 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz. See the “Setting the  
Video Mode” section.  
2. Restore the original factory settings by choosing MO DE RECALL in the OSD Main Menu.  
3. Perform the Auto Configuration function. See the “Performing Auto Configuration Using the  
Direct Key” section.  
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LCD Mon itor Qua lity a n d Pixe l Policy for  
vf51 Mon itor  
vf51 15-in ch m on itor  
The HP vf51 TFT monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to HP  
standards, to guarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the monitor may have cosmetic  
imperfections that appear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all LCD monitors used  
in products supplied by all vendors and is not specific to the HP P4824A LCD. O ne or more  
defective pixels or sub-pixels cause these imperfections.  
• A pixel consists of one red, one green, and one blue sub-pixel.  
• A defective whole pixel is always on (a bright spot on a dark background), or it is always off (a  
dark spot on a bright background). The first is the more visible of the two.  
• A defective sub-pixel (dot defect) is less visible than a defective whole pixel and is small and only  
visible on a specific background.  
The HP P4824A monitor does not have more than:  
• 10 total dot defects.  
• 10 defective full pixels.  
• 10 defective red sub-pixels.  
• 4 defective green sub-pixels (green is most visible).  
• 10 defective blue sub-pixels.  
• No more than two adjacent (less than 2.5 mm edge-to-edge) and defective pixels.  
• No more than two pairs of two adjacent defective pixels.  
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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Te ch n ica l In form a tion  
This chapter contains technical information about your LCD Monitor.  
Mon itor In form a tion  
LCD Module  
15-in (38.1 cm), active matrix TFT, anti-glare coating, 0.297 mm pixel pitch  
Display Size  
304.1 mm x 228.1 mm  
Viewing Angle  
Left/Right  
-60° ~ 60°  
-55° ~ 45°  
Up/Down  
Luminance  
Contrast Ratio  
220 cd/m2 (Typical)  
350 : 1 (Typical)  
Display Colors  
16.7 Millions  
AC Adapter  
Input  
100 ~ 240 V Full Range, 50/60 Hz. < 1.2 A @ 110V; < 0.6 A @ 230 V  
AC  
O utput  
12 V , 3.3 A  
DC  
Power consumption O perating mode: 30W max.  
Sleep mode: 2W max.  
Signal Input  
RGB positive 0.7V , 75 ohm  
Separate, TTL Level  
Video Signal  
Sync signals  
PP  
Line (horizontal)  
frequency  
30 kHz ~ 63 kHz  
Raster (vertical)  
frequency  
56 Hz ~ 75 Hz  
Pixel dot clock  
80 MHz (maximum)  
Recommended mode 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz  
Pedestal tilt  
20° forward, -5°backward  
Dimensions  
(W x H x D)  
341mm x 317.43mm x 140mm  
341mm x 338.1 mm x 67.6 mm (pedestal fold)  
Net weight  
Gross weight  
3.0 kg  
4.5 kg  
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O perating  
Conditions  
Temperature  
5° ~ 40°C at altitude 0 ~ 2000m  
5° ~ 30°C at altitude 2000 ~ 3000m  
20% ~ 85% RH, non-condensing  
3000m Max.  
Humidity  
Altitude  
Storage Conditions  
Temperature  
Humidity  
-20° ~ 60°C  
5% ~ 95% RH  
10000m Max.  
Altitude  
Vid e o Mod e s  
Your LCD monitor supports the following industry-standard combinations of screen resolution and  
refresh rates. O ther combinations are possible, but may require adjustments to the image.  
For optimum performance, set your PC to a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 at a 60 Hz refresh  
rate.  
Supported Resolution  
(dots x lines)  
Vertical Frequency  
(Refresh Rate)  
(1)  
VGA  
640 x 350  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
70 Hz  
60 Hz  
70 Hz  
72 Hz  
75 Hz  
SVGA  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
56 Hz  
60 Hz  
70 Hz  
72 Hz  
75 Hz  
XGA  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
60 Hz  
70 Hz  
72 Hz  
75 Hz  
US TEXT  
720 x 400  
70 Hz  
Power MAC  
640 x 480  
832 x 624  
67 Hz  
75 Hz  
(1) This display mode is supported without extend to full screen.  
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Un kn own Vid e o Mod e s  
Like all other monitors, your LCD monitor is designed to work with standard video modes. However,  
not all video/graphics cards use only standard display modes.  
Your LCD monitor uses state-of-the-art technology, which is designed to automatically synchronize  
to any display mode listed in the above table. We recommend you choose one of the supported  
modes listed above. If you choose an unknown mode, you will need to manually adjust the clock,  
phase, and image position and may still get a bad display.  
If you must use a display mode beyond the above list, you should run Auto Configuration first. If  
Auto Configuration doesn’t provide adequate image adjustment, then you must manually adjust  
the clock, phase, horizontal position, and vertical position. If this still not work, please choose a  
recommended mode.  
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014  
Manufacturer's name:  
HEWLETT-PACKARD France  
Manufacturer's address: 5 Avenue Raymond Chanas-Eybens  
38053 GRENOBLE Cedex 09 - FRANCE  
Declares that the product :  
Product Name  
Model Name  
HP LCD 15” Monitor  
vf51  
Product Number P4824** (Where * can be any alphanumeric character or blank)  
Conforms to the following Product Specifications:  
SAFETY  
- International:  
- Europe  
IEC 60950:1991 +A1 +A2 +A3 +A4 / GB4943-1995.  
EN 60950:1992 +A1 +A2 +A3 +A4 +A11.  
:
ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY  
- CISPR22:1997 / EN55022:1998 Class B  
- CISPR24:1997 / EN55024:1998  
- IEC 61000-3-3:1994 / EN61000-3-3:1995  
- GB9254-1998  
- FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (1)  
- ICES-003, Issue 3  
- VCCI-B  
- AS/NZ 3548:1995  
Products bearing the CE marking(2) also comply with:  
IEC 61000-3-2:1995 / EN 61000-3-2:1995. + A14  
Those products comply with the requirements of the following Directives and carry the CE-marking  
accordingly: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, both amended by  
the Directive 93/68/EEC.  
(1) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
a- This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
b- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
(2) All products sold in the European Economic Area (EEA) bear the CE marking.  
Grenoble  
June 2002  
Benoit MONTFORT  
Quality Manager  
For Compliance Information ONLY, contact :  
USA contact : Hewlett Packard Company, Corporate Product Regulations Manager  
3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304. (Phone (+1) (650) 857-1501)  
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FCC Sta te m e n t  
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. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it can  
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Move the monitor and the PC away from the radio or television.  
Plug the monitor and PC into a different electrical outlet so that the monitor and PC and the radio  
or television are on separate electrical circuits.  
Make sure that all peripheral devices are also FCC Class B-certified.  
Consult a PC dealer, HP, or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Note: HP’s system verification tests were conducted with HP-supported peripheral devices and  
HP-shielded cables, such as those you received with your system. Cables used with this  
monitor must be properly shielded to comply with FCC requirements.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by HP could void the user’s authority to operate  
the equipment.  
De cla ra tion of VCCI Cla ss B Com p lia n ce  
Notice for Kore a (Cla ss B)  
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DOC Sta te m e n t (Ca n a d a On ly)  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing  
Equipment Regulations.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe(*) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada  
En viron m e n ta l In form a tion  
HP has a strong commitment toward the environment. Your HP monitor has been designed to  
respect the environment as much as possible.  
HP can also take back your old monitor for recycling when it reaches the end of its useful life.  
HP has a product take-back program in several countries/regions. The collected equipment is sent  
to one of HP’s recycling facilities in Europe or the USA. As many parts as possible are reused. The  
remainder is recycled. Special care is taken for batteries and other potentially toxic substances,  
which are reduced to non-harmful components through a special chemical process. If you require  
more details about HP’s product take-back program, contact your dealer or your nearest HP Sales  
O ffice.  
This hp product contains the following materials that may require special handling at end-of-life:  
mercury in the liquid crystal display.  
ENERGY STAR Com p lia n ce  
®
Hewlett-Packard Pavilion PCs and Monitors marked with the ENERGY STAR  
logo on the packaging box qualify with the U.S. Environmental Protection  
Agency’s ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy 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.  
®
ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark owned by the U.S. government.  
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Congratulations!  
You have just purchased a TCO'99 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with  
a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden  
on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics  
products.  
This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme which provides for an international  
environmental and quality labelling of personal computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a  
joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Svenska  
Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation), Statens Energimyndighet  
(The Swedish National Energy Administration) and SEMKO AB.  
The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability, reduction of  
electric and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical safety.  
Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?  
In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the  
adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other  
electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the  
products and during their manufacture. Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the  
majority of electronics equipment, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter  
nature.  
There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are  
important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and natural (external) environments. Since  
all methods of electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (e.g. acidic and  
climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste), it is vital to save energy. Electronics equipment in  
offices is often left running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy.  
What does the environmenal labelling involve?  
The environmental demands has been developed by Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish  
Society for Nature Conservation). These demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of  
heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons) and chlorinated solvents,  
among other things. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to  
have an environmental policy which must be adhered to in each country where the company  
implements its operational policy.  
The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period of  
inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of  
time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.  
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Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The  
complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from:  
TCO Development  
SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden  
Fax: +46 8 782 92 07  
Email (Internet): [email protected]  
Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labelled products may also be  
Environmental requirements  
Flame retardants  
Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their  
purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer  
casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride,  
and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs.  
Both the flame retardants containing bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise to  
severe health effects, including reproductive damage in fish-eating birds and mammals, due to the bio-  
accumulative* processes. Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear that  
disturbances in foetus development may occur.  
The relevant TCO'99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not  
contain flame retardants with organically bound bromine or chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed in  
the printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available.  
Cadmium**  
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour-generating layers of certain computer  
displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99  
requirement states that batteries, the colour-generating layers of display screens and the electrical or  
electronics components must not contain any cadmium.  
Mercury**  
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is  
toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any  
mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components  
associated with the labelled unit. There is however one exception. Mercury is, for the time being,  
permitted in the back light system of flat panel monitors as there today is no commercially available  
alternative. TCO aims on removing this exception when a mercury free alternative is available.  
CFCs (freons)  
The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the  
manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed  
circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere,  
causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with e.g. increased risks of skin cancer  
(malignant melanoma) as a consequence.  
Lead**  
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous  
system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO´99 requirement permits the  
inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.  
* Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms  
** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio-accumulative.  
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