v185e/v185es/v185w/v185ws/w185/w185e/W185q LCD Monitor User’s Guide
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Preface About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who uses the v185e / v185es / v185w / v185ws / w185 / w185e / W185q LCD Monitor. It describes the monitor’s features, setup, and operation.
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. For information on the correct power cord set to use with your monitor, see Power Cord Set Requirements. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
y Install your monitor near an outlet that you can easily reach. Disconnect the monitor by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it from the outlet. Never disconnect the monitor by pulling the cord. y Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord. Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of your monitor: y Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself.
Setup Base and Tilt Attaching the Base 1 Set the panel face down on a flat , protected surface , such as a table top. 2 Using both hands , align the base with the pedestal and push in firmly to lock in place. Make sure that the base is securely locked in place before continuing with the setup procedure. CAUTION: To prevent damage, avoid applying pressure to the panel front.
Removing the Base 1 Set the panel face-down on a flat, protected surface. 2 Squeeze the tabs in the bottom of the base to release the lock. 3 Remove the base from the pedestal. CAUTION: To prevent damage, avoid applying pressure to the panel front. 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 stand so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt.
Cables Attaching the Cables 1 Turn off your computer. 2 If you are attaching a VGA cable, connect one end of the 15-pin D-Sub VGA cable (blue connector) to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer VGA port. 3 If attaching a DVI cable, connect one end of the cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer.
4 Connect one end of the power cord to the back of the monitor and plug the other end into a grounded outlet. 5 Turn on your monitor and computer. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Technical Support FAQs and Using the Monitor.
Wall Mounting Arm Preparing to Install a Wall Mounting Arm (Not supplied) This monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm that you purchase separately. CAUTION: Before disassembling the monitor, turn off the monitor power, and disconnect all power, video, and audio cables. 1 Disconnect the cables from the monitor. 2 With the panel face-down on a protected surface, remove the screws and the pedestal/base attachment. 3 Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to assemble the wall mounting arm.
Using the Monitor Operating Instructions Control buttons are located on the front of the panel, as shown below. Use the Menu button (B) to adjust the display settings to your personal preferences: y Set up the monitor, attach the cables, and adjust the tilt as described in the Setup section above. y Press the Power button (E) to turn the monitor on and off. The power indicator lights up when the monitor is on. y The monitor must be turned on for the other control buttons to work.
External Controls A Auto button Automatically fine-tunes the image quality. B Menu button Opens, selects, or exits the OSD menu. C – (minus) button Navigates backward through the OSD menu and decreases adjustment levels. If the OSD menu is inactive, activates the Volume decrease. D + (plus) button E Power button Navigates forward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels. If the OSD menu is inactive, activates the Volume increase. Turns the monitor on or off.
Settings Setting the Optimal Resolution The recommended resolution for this monitor is 1366 x 768.To configure the monitor to this resolution, complete the setup procedure and make sure that the monitor is connected to the computer. Turn the monitor on and do the following: 1 Click the Windows Start Button®, and then click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. 3 Set the resolution slide bar to 1366 x 768.
Adjusting On-Screen Display Settings Use the OSD menu to adjust the screen image and change settings. To access the OSD menu: 1 If the monitor is not already on, press the Power button to turn the monitor on. 2 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD menu. 3 Press the – (minus) and + (plus) buttons to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the Menu button again to activate it. If the selected function has a sub-menu, it displays.
OSD Menu The table below shows the OSD menus and their functions at each level.
OSD Menu Levels (continued) Level 1 Level 2 Quick View Movie Level 3 Level 4 Factory Preset Photo Gaming Text Y Custom Cancel Save and Return Language Deutsch 简体中文 日本語 English English Español Français Italiano Nederlands Cancel Save and Return Volume(w185 only) OSD Control(w185 only) Horizontal OSD Position Adjustment Scale Y Vertical OSD Position Adjustment Scale Y OSD Transparency Adjustment Scale Y OSD Timeout Adjustment Scale Y Cancel Management 16 Power Saver Save and Return
OSD Menu Levels (continued) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Factory Preset Cancel Save and Return OSD Control (v185w only) Horizontal OSD Position Adjustment Scale Y Vertical OSD Position Adjustment Scale Y OSD Transparency Adjustment Scale Y OSD Timeout Adjustment Scale Y Cancel Save and Return Information Factory Reset Yes No Exit 17
Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adjustment Feature Downloading Drivers and Software To download the latest version of drivers and software files from the HP Support Web site: 1 2 3 4 5 Refer to: http://www.hp.com/support Select your country/region. Select Download Drivers and Software. Enter the model number of your monitor. The software download pages for your monitor will be displayed. Download and install the driver and software files using the instructions in the download pages.
Technical Support FAQs Technical Support FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Problem & Question Possible Solutions Power LED is not on. y Make sure the Power button is on and the power cord is properly connected to a grounded power outlet and to the monitor. No Plug & Play. y In order for the Plug & Play feature of the monitor to work, you need a Plug & Play compatible computer and video card. Check with your computer manufacturer.
Technical Support FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) (continued) Problem & Question Possible Solutions Missing one of the primary colors (red, green, or blue). y Inspect the monitor’s video cable and make sure that none of the pins are bent. y Make sure the monitor’s video cable is properly connected to the computer. Screen image is not centered or sized properly. y Adjust horizontal and vertical screen position. y For VGA input, the auto-adjustment function may fix this problem.
Specifications All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. v185e / v185es / v185w / v185ws / w185 / w185e / W185q Display Type 18.51 inches, TFT LCD 47 cm Viewable Image Size 18.51 -inch diagonal 47 cm Tilt –5° to 20° Face Treatment Antiglare polarizer with hard coating (select models only) Maximum Weight (unpacked) 8.47 lb. 3.8 kg Dimensions (including pedestal) Height Depth Width 13.
Preset Display Modes Preset 22 Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Horz Polarity Vert Freq (Hz) Vert Polarity Pixel Clk (MHz) Source 1 640 x 480 31.469 - 59.940 - 25.175 VGA 2 640 x 480 37.861 - 72.809 - 31.500 VESA 3 640 x 480 37.500 - 75.000 - 31.500 VESA 4 720 x 400 31.469 - 70.087 + 28.322 VGA 5 800 x 600 37.87 + 60.317 + 40.000 VESA 6 800 x 600 48.077 + 72.188 + 50.000 VESA 7 800 x 600 46.875 + 75.000 + 49.500 VESA 8 832 x 624 49.726 + 74.
Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply is provided with automatic line switching (ALS). This feature allows the monitor to operate on input voltages in the range of 100–240V∿, 50 / 60 Hz, 1.5A. The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with the monitor meets the requirements for use in the country/region where the equipment was purchased.
Plug and Play DDC2B Feature This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities. The DDC2B is a bi-directional data channel based on the I²C protocol. The host can request EDID information over the DDC2B channel.
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.
European Union Regulatory Notice This product complies with the following EU directives: y Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC y 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.
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
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.
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