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hp pavilion fx50 15" lcd monitor Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before calling HP check the following: There is no picture and LED is off: • Check that the monitor is switched on. • Check that the power cord is properly connected. • Check the electrical outlet. • Test and see if monitor works on another PC previously set to another monitor's supported resolution. English There is no picture and the LED is on: • Check that the monitor is not in power saving mode. • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness through OSD or control buttons. • Check that the PC is switched on. • Check that the video cable has no bent pins. • Test that the monitor works on another PC previously set to another monitor's supported resolution. The picture is fuzzy: • Adjust your monitor, using the Automatic Adjustment function (refer to "Auto Adjustment" on page 14). • If you are running a Windows 95/98/2000 Operating System then install the INF file - Plug and Play driver (refer to "How To Install The Drivers" on page 8). • Change the resolution to the recommended resolution 1024 x 768 at 60Hz. Pixels are missing: • Refer to "LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy" on page 21. Colors are not pure: • Check that the video cable has no bent pins and is firmly attached to both the PC and monitor Video Connectors. • Recall the colors default factory settings (refer to "Miscellaneous" on page 17). • Adjust the RGB (Red, Green and Blue) colors to as required (refer to "Color Adjustment" on page 14). 20EnglishEnglish X

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Notice	2
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Hewlett-Packard Company Home Products Division P.O. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA	2
© Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2001. All rights reserved.	2
Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company in the United States of Amer...	2
hp pavilion fx50 P3901 15-inch lcd monitor (15-inch Viewable Image) User’s Guide	3
Important Safety Instructions	4
WARNING For your safety always connect equipment to a grounded wall outlet. Always use a power co...	4
Working in Comfort	4
CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, situated within an equilateral triangle, is in...	4
WARNING Before you connect any cables or install your HP monitor, refer to the above safety instr...	4
What Your New Monitor Offers	5
Unpacking Your Monitor	6
Setting Up Your Monitor	7
Where to Place the Monitor	7
WARNING Before you connect any cables, or install your HP monitor, refer to the safety instructio...	7
Connecting the Cables	7
1 Make sure the system power is turned off.	7
2 Plug the signal cable into the signal connector at the rear of thePC.	7
3 Plug the adapter output cable into the jack at the rear of the monitor and the power cord to th...	7
4 Plug the video cable into the video connector at the rear of the monitor. Secure the cable by t...	8
5 Connect the audio cables to the connectors according to the following color definitions: Red + ...	8
6 Connect the power cord to the power source.	8
7 Turn on the computer and the monitor.	8
Connecting the Speakers	8
Changing the Monitor Viewing Position	9
1 Tilt the lower part of the monitor upwards.	9
2 Rotate the monitor clockwise until the monitor controls are on the left side.	9
3 Firmly push the lower part of the monitor downwards to secure it in the new position.	9
How To Install The Drivers	10
Windows 95 and 98 Users	10
1 Click on Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel.	10
2 Double click on Display.	10
3 Click on the Settings tab.	10
4 Click on Advanced Properties or Advanced... and select the Monitor tab.	10
5 Click on Change... to select the model of the HP Monitor you are using.	10
6 Click on Have Disk...	10
7 Click on Browse... to find the P3901.INF file on your CD-ROM under the \\Drivers directory and c...	10
8 Select your monitor type from the Models box and click on OK to install the selected monitor.	10
Windows 2000 Users only	10
1 Click on Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel.	10
2 Double click on Display.	10
3 Click on the Settings tab.	10
4 Click on Advanced Properties or Advanced... and select the Monitor tab.	10
5 Click on Properties.	10
6 Click on the Driver tab.	10
7 Click on Update Driver... and click on Next.	10
8 Select the Recommended option and click on Next.	10
9 Check the Specify a Location box.	10
10 Find and open the P3901.INF file on your CD-ROM under the \\Drivers directory and click on OK.	10
11 Click on Next to install the selected monitor.	10
Adjusting Your Monitor	11
A Look at the Control Panel	11
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When to Adjust the Monitor	11
NOTE It is recommended that you select a video mode of 1024 x 768 at 60Hz on your computer for op...	11
Automatic Setup	12
1 Insert the CD-ROM provided into the PC. Run the program D:\\auto.exe to display a pattern used f...	12
2 Press the Auto button. Normally, this should produce a stable, centered image.	12
Manual Setup	12
1 Display the pattern using the CD-ROM as described above.	12
2 Press Enter to display the OSD menu.	12
3 Select the Geometryicon.	12
4 Select Pixel Clockand adjust the value to minimize vertical bars.	12
5 Select Phaseand adjust the value to minimize horizontal bars.	12
6 Select Horizontal Positionand Vertical Positionto adjust screen position.	12
7 Press the Exit button to save the values.	12
Using Your Monitor	13
Setting the Language	13
The Auto Button	13
1 Press the Auto button and the following on-screen menu is displayed:	13
To	13
2 Press the Auto button again to activate the auto-adjustment feature. You are then prompted to s...	13
NOTE For best results, it is recommended to use the CD-ROM supplied with the monitor to display a...	13
The On-Screen Display (OSD) Main Menu	13
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Making Adjustments	14
1 Press the Menu button to access the main OSD.	14
2 Use the or buttons to move through the sub-menus, and press to enter the sub-menu.	14
3 Use the or buttons to move through the various choices within the sub-menu, and validate your c...	14
4 Press the or buttons to adjust the settings, then press the Menu button to exit the sub-menu.	14
5 Press the Menu button to exit the respective sub-menus, and press the Menu button to exit the OSD.	14
NOTE Before exiting the OSD, you are prompted to save your settings.	14
The Sub-Menus	14
Luminance	14
1 Press the Menu button and use the or buttons to highlight the Luminance icon.	15
2 Press the button to select the feature.	15
3 Use the or buttons to choose either Contrast or Brightness, then press to select it.	15
4 Press or buttons to adjust the settings (the settings are automatically saved).	15
5 Press the Menu button to exit the sub-menu, then press the Menu button to exit the respective s...	15
6 Press the Menu button to exit the OSD.	15
Geometry	15
1 Press the Menu button and use the or buttons to highlight the Geometry icon.	15
2 Press the button to select the feature.	15
3 Use the or buttons to choose one of the menu items listed above, then press the button to selec...	15
4 Press or buttons to adjust the settings (the settings are automatically saved).	15
5 Press the Menu button to exit the sub-menu, then press the Menu button to exit the respective s...	16
6 Press the Menu button to exit the OSD.	16
Auto Adjustment	16
1 Press the Auto button and the following on-screen menu is displayed:	16
2 Press the Auto button again to activate the auto-adjustment feature. You are then prompted to s...	16
NOTE For optimum results, it is recommended that you display the pattern provided on the CD-ROM s...	16
Color Adjustment	16
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C2	16
C3	16
9300k	16
6500k	16
5800k	16
1 Press the Menu button and use the or buttons to highlight the Color icon.	17
2 Use the or to choose one of the options listed above.	17
3 To validate your choice, use the Menu button to exit the sub- menus until you are prompted to s...	17
4 To make changes in User Mode, use the or buttons to highlight the User Mode icon then press the...	17
5 Use the or buttons to choose R, G or B (Red, Green or Blue), then press the button to enter the...	17
6 Use the or buttons to make the required adjustments (the settings are automatically saved).	18
Audio	18
1 Press the Menu button and then use the or buttons to locate the Volume sub-menu, then press the...	18
2 Press the button to choose the required menu item.	18
3 Use the or buttons to adjust the setting (the settings are automatically saved).	18
4 Press the Menu button to exit the sub-menu, then press the Menu button to exit the respective s...	18
5 Press the Menu button to exit the OSD.	18
Miscellaneous	19
• Screen Geometry	20
• Horizontal Frequency	20
• Vertical Frequency	20
• Brightness / Contrast	20
WARNING By pressing the button all previous adjustments are lost (refer to “Adjusting Your Monito...	20
Setting the Amount of Displayed Information	20
NOTE LCD technology does not cause any flicker at low refresh rates.	20
Minimizing Energy Consumption	20
Supported Video Modes	21
640 x 350	21
70Hz	21
640 x 480	21
60Hz, 75Hz	21
720 x 400	21
70Hz	21
800 x 600	21
60Hz, 75Hz	21
1024 x 768	21
60Hz, 75Hz	21
NOTE Selecting a combination of screen resolution/image refresh rate higher than 1024 x 768 at 75...	21
Troubleshooting	22
There is no picture and LED is off:	22
There is no picture and the LED is on:	22
The picture is fuzzy:	22
Pixels are missing:	22
Colors are not pure:	22
The picture is not centered:	23
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy	23
Technical Specifications	24
Care and Cleaning	25
To clean the screen:	25
1 Switch the monitor off and remove the power plug (pull the plug, not the cable).	25
2 Soak a soft gauze cloth with isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol and gently wipe the surface of ...	25
3 Dry with a clean, soft cotton cloth.	25
Environmental Information	26
Regulatory Information	27
(650)	27
Notice for the USA: FCC Class B Statement	28
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning:	28
Safety Warning for USA	28
Notice for Canada	28
X-Ray Radiation Notice	28
Notice for Korea	29
Notice for Germany	29
Notice for Japan (Class B)	29

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hp pavilion fx50 15

”

lcd monitor

Troubleshooting

English

Troubleshooting

Before calling HP check the following:

There is no picture and LED is off:

•

Check that the monitor is switched

•

Check that the power cord

is properly connected.

•

Check the electrical outlet.

•

Test and see if monitor works on another PC previously set to

another monitor

’

s supported resolution.

There is no picture and the LED is on:

•

Check that the monitor is not in power saving mode.

•

Adjust the

Contrast

and

Brightness

through OSD or control

buttons.

•

Check that the PC is switched on.

•

Check that the video cable has no bent pins.

•

Test that the monitor works on another PC previously set to another

monitor

’

s supported resolution.

The picture is fuzzy:

•

Adjust your monitor, using the

Automatic Adjustment

function

(refer to

“

Auto Adjustment

”

on page 14).

•

If you are running a Windows 95/98/2000 Operating System

then install the

INF

file - Plug and Play driver (refer to

“

How To

Install The Drivers

”

on page 8).

•

Change the resolution to the recommended resolution 1024 x 768

at 60Hz.

Pixels are missing:

•

Refer to

“

LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy

”

on page 21.

Colors are not pure:

•

Check that the video cable has no bent pins and is firmly attached

to both the PC and monitor Video Connectors.

•

Recall the colors default factory settings (refer to

“

Miscellaneous

”

on page 17).

•

Adjust the

RGB

(Red, Green and Blue) colors to as required (refer

“

Color Adjustment

”

on page 14).