HP U160 LED Backlit Monitor User Guide
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About This Guide This guide provides information on monitor features, setting up the monitor, and technical specifications. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.
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Table of contents 1 Product Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1 HP U160 LED Backlit Monitor .............................................................................................................. 1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 2 Important Safety Information .............
Japanese Notice ................................................................................................................................. 13 Korean Notice ..................................................................................................................................... 13 Power Cord Set Requirements ........................................................................................................... 13 Japanese Power Cord Requirements ........................................
1 Product Features HP U160 LED Backlit Monitor The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel with the following features: ● 40 cm (15.6-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1366 x 768 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions ● Single USB 2.0 connection for power and video (with USB 2.
2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A USB cable for power and data is included with the monitor. Use only the supplied cable when connecting the monitor to a computer. WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety and Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation, setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.
Cleaning the Monitor 1. Turn off the monitor and unplug the power cord from the back of the unit. 2. Dust the monitor by wiping the screen and the cabinet with a soft, clean antistatic cloth. 3. For more difficult cleaning situations, use a 50/50 mix of water and Isopropyl alcohol. CAUTION: Spray the cleaner onto a cloth and use the damp cloth to gently wipe the screen surface. Never spray the cleaner directly on the screen surface. It may run behind the bezel and damage the electronics.
3 Setting Up and Using the Monitor Installing Drivers and Connecting an HP Notebook Computer Do not turn on power to the monitor until you have installed the drivers on your computer and connected the monitor to the computer. To set up the monitor: 1. Insert the CD/DVD included with the monitor into an optical drive on your HP computer and install the drivers from the CD/DVD. NOTE: The latest drivers for the monitor are also available at http://www.hp.com/support.
2. Unfold the carrying case and adjust the monitor tilt to the desired position. 3. Insert the single end of the provided USB “Y” cable into the USB port on the monitor and insert the two USB connectors on the other end of the cable into two USB ports on the computer. 4. Turn on power to the monitor.
5. After installing the software and connecting the monitor, the following icon appears in the system tray. Click on the icon to open the menu to select your display mode and control the attached monitor. Display Modes When the HP U160 monitor is attached to your notebook computer, the monitor can be configured to use either extend mode or mirror mode, or it can be the primary display.
You can also set up the monitor in mirror mode through the Windows display settings. To use this method: 1. Position the cursor anywhere on your Windows desktop, right-click and select Personalize > Display Settings on Windows Vista and Windows 7 or Properties > Settings on Windows XP. 2. In the Display drop-down menu, select the HP U160 monitor. 3. Uncheck the Extend the desktop onto this monitor box on Windows Vista and Windows 7 or Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor box on Windows XP. 4.
Front Panel Controls Icon Button Function 1 Minus Decreases brightness 2 Plus Increases brightness 3 Power Turns the monitor on or off NOTE: 8 There is no on-screen display (OSD) menu for this model.
4 Finding More Information Product Support NOTE: The monitor user guide and latest drivers are available at http://www.hp.com/support. If the information provided in the guide does not address your questions, you can contact support. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.
5 Technical Specifications NOTE: All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. HP U160 LED Backlit Monitor Table 5-1 U160 Specifications Input Terminal USB for power and video (cable included) Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 1.54 kg 3.4 lbs Height 377 mm 14.84 inches Depth 26 mm 1.1 inches Width 278.5 mm 10.
6 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.
For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact: Hewlett Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call (281) 514-3333 To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product. Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Japanese Notice Korean Notice 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 between 100–120V or 200–240V. 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.
The following ENERGY STAR® certification mark appears on all ENERGY STAR® qualified displays: The ENERGY STAR® program specifications for displays and computers were created by the EPA to promote energy efficiency and reduce air pollution through more energy-efficient equipment in homes, offices, and factories. One way products achieve this goal is by using the Microsoft Windows power management feature to reduce power consumption when the product is not in use.
health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact the local city office, the household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. HP Recycling Program HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries. For more information about recycling programs, go to http://www.hp.com/ recycle.
Turkey EEE Regulation In Conformity with the EEE Regulation EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Ukraine Restriction of Hazardous Substances The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, approved by the Resolution of Cabinet of Ministry of Ukraine as of December 3, 2008 No. 1057, in terms of restrictions for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
7 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. These imperfections are caused by one or more defective pixels or sub-pixels.
