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• hp pavilion fx50 P3901 15-inch lcd monitor (15-inch Viewable Image) User’s Guide
  • Important Safety Instructions
    • WARNING For your safety always connect equipment to a grounded wall outlet. Always use a power co...
      • Working in Comfort
      • CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, situated within an equilateral triangle, is in...
    • WARNING Before you connect any cables or install your HP monitor, refer to the above safety instr...
  • What Your New Monitor Offers
  • Unpacking Your Monitor
  • Setting Up Your Monitor
    • Where to Place the Monitor
    • WARNING Before you connect any cables, or install your HP monitor, refer to the safety instructio...
      • Connecting the Cables
        • 1 Make sure the system power is turned off.
        • 2 Plug the signal cable into the signal connector at the rear of thePC.
        • 3 Plug the adapter output cable into the jack at the rear of the monitor and the power cord to th...
        • 4 Plug the video cable into the video connector at the rear of the monitor. Secure the cable by t...
        • 5 Connect the audio cables to the connectors according to the following color definitions: Red + ...
        • 6 Connect the power cord to the power source.
        • 7 Turn on the computer and the monitor.
      • Connecting the Speakers
      • Changing the Monitor Viewing Position
        • 1 Tilt the lower part of the monitor upwards.
        • 2 Rotate the monitor clockwise until the monitor controls are on the left side.
        • 3 Firmly push the lower part of the monitor downwards to secure it in the new position.
  • How To Install The Drivers
    • Windows 95 and 98 Users
      • 1 Click on Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel.
      • 2 Double click on Display.
      • 3 Click on the Settings tab.
      • 4 Click on Advanced Properties or Advanced... and select the Monitor tab.
      • 5 Click on Change... to select the model of the HP Monitor you are using.
      • 6 Click on Have Disk...
      • 7 Click on Browse... to find the P3901.INF file on your CD-ROM under the \Drivers directory and c...
      • 8 Select your monitor type from the Models box and click on OK to install the selected monitor.
    • Windows 2000 Users only
      • 1 Click on Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel.
      • 2 Double click on Display.
      • 3 Click on the Settings tab.
      • 4 Click on Advanced Properties or Advanced... and select the Monitor tab.
      • 5 Click on Properties.
      • 6 Click on the Driver tab.
      • 7 Click on Update Driver... and click on Next.
      • 8 Select the Recommended option and click on Next.
      • 9 Check the Specify a Location box.
      • 10 Find and open the P3901.INF file on your CD-ROM under the \Drivers directory and click on OK.
      • 11 Click on Next to install the selected monitor.
  • Adjusting Your Monitor
    • A Look at the Control Panel
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      • When to Adjust the Monitor
    • NOTE It is recommended that you select a video mode of 1024 x 768 at 60Hz on your computer for op...
      • Automatic Setup
        • 1 Insert the CD-ROM provided into the PC. Run the program D:\auto.exe to display a pattern used f...
        • 2 Press the Auto button. Normally, this should produce a stable, centered image.
      • Manual Setup
        • 1 Display the pattern using the CD-ROM as described above.
        • 2 Press Enter to display the OSD menu.
        • 3 Select the Geometryicon.
        • 4 Select Pixel Clockand adjust the value to minimize vertical bars.
        • 5 Select Phaseand adjust the value to minimize horizontal bars.
        • 6 Select Horizontal Positionand Vertical Positionto adjust screen position.
        • 7 Press the Exit button to save the values.
  • Using Your Monitor
    • Setting the Language
    • The Auto Button
      • 1 Press the Auto button and the following on-screen menu is displayed:
    • To
      • 2 Press the Auto button again to activate the auto-adjustment feature. You are then prompted to s...
    • NOTE For best results, it is recommended to use the CD-ROM supplied with the monitor to display a...
      • The On-Screen Display (OSD) Main Menu
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        • Making Adjustments
          • 1 Press the Menu button to access the main OSD.
          • 2 Use the or buttons to move through the sub-menus, and press to enter the sub-menu.
          • 3 Use the or buttons to move through the various choices within the sub-menu, and validate your c...
          • 4 Press the or buttons to adjust the settings, then press the Menu button to exit the sub-menu.
          • 5 Press the Menu button to exit the respective sub-menus, and press the Menu button to exit the OSD.
    • NOTE Before exiting the OSD, you are prompted to save your settings.
      • The Sub-Menus
        • Luminance
          • 1 Press the Menu button and use the or buttons to highlight the Luminance icon.
          • 2 Press the button to select the feature.
          • 3 Use the or buttons to choose either Contrast or Brightness, then press to select it.
          • 4 Press or buttons to adjust the settings (the settings are automatically saved).
          • 5 Press the Menu button to exit the sub-menu, then press the Menu button to exit the respective s...
          • 6 Press the Menu button to exit the OSD.
        • Geometry
          • 1 Press the Menu button and use the or buttons to highlight the Geometry icon.
          • 2 Press the button to select the feature.
          • 3 Use the or buttons to choose one of the menu items listed above, then press the button to selec...
          • 4 Press or buttons to adjust the settings (the settings are automatically saved).
          • 5 Press the Menu button to exit the sub-menu, then press the Menu button to exit the respective s...
          • 6 Press the Menu button to exit the OSD.
        • Auto Adjustment
          • 1 Press the Auto button and the following on-screen menu is displayed:
          • 2 Press the Auto button again to activate the auto-adjustment feature. You are then prompted to s...
    • NOTE For optimum results, it is recommended that you display the pattern provided on the CD-ROM s...
      • Color Adjustment
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        • 1 Press the Menu button and use the or buttons to highlight the Color icon.
        • 2 Use the or to choose one of the options listed above.
        • 3 To validate your choice, use the Menu button to exit the sub- menus until you are prompted to s...
        • 4 To make changes in User Mode, use the or buttons to highlight the User Mode icon then press the...
        • 5 Use the or buttons to choose R, G or B (Red, Green or Blue), then press the button to enter the...
        • 6 Use the or buttons to make the required adjustments (the settings are automatically saved).
        • Audio
          • 1 Press the Menu button and then use the or buttons to locate the Volume sub-menu, then press the...
          • 2 Press the button to choose the required menu item.
          • 3 Use the or buttons to adjust the setting (the settings are automatically saved).
          • 4 Press the Menu button to exit the sub-menu, then press the Menu button to exit the respective s...
          • 5 Press the Menu button to exit the OSD.
        • Miscellaneous
    • • Screen Geometry
    • • Horizontal Frequency
    • • Vertical Frequency
    • • Brightness / Contrast
    • WARNING By pressing the button all previous adjustments are lost (refer to “Adjusting Your Monito...
      • Setting the Amount of Displayed Information
      • NOTE LCD technology does not cause any flicker at low refresh rates.
        • Minimizing Energy Consumption
        • Supported Video Modes
        • 640 x 350
        • 70Hz
        • 640 x 480
        • 60Hz, 75Hz
        • 720 x 400
        • 70Hz
        • 800 x 600
        • 60Hz, 75Hz
        • 1024 x 768
        • 60Hz, 75Hz
      • NOTE Selecting a combination of screen resolution/image refresh rate higher than 1024 x 768 at 75...
  • Troubleshooting
    • There is no picture and LED is off:
    • There is no picture and the LED is on:
    • The picture is fuzzy:
    • Pixels are missing:
    • Colors are not pure:
    • The picture is not centered:
    • LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy
  • Technical Specifications
  • Care and Cleaning
    • To clean the screen:
      • 1 Switch the monitor off and remove the power plug (pull the plug, not the cable).
      • 2 Soak a soft gauze cloth with isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol and gently wipe the surface of ...
      • 3 Dry with a clean, soft cotton cloth.
  • Environmental Information
  • Regulatory Information
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      • Notice for the USA: FCC Class B Statement
        • Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning:
      • Safety Warning for USA
      • Notice for Canada
      • X-Ray Radiation Notice
      • Notice for Korea
      • Notice for Germany
      • Notice for Japan (Class B)
      • TCO 99