HP vs17x 17 inch LCD Monitor - Manual (Page 34)

Setting Up the Monitor
3–14 User’s Guide
Connecting the Monitor
Connecting the monitor includes steps for:
■ Connecting the video input cable to the computer by using a
VGA cable (provided) or a DVI-D cable (DVI-D connector on
select f monitor models only; DVI-D cable not provided).
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You can connect the VGA cable, the DVI-D cable (not provided), or
both. Only one cable is connected for typical installations. The
DVI-D connector on the f monitor (select models only) is
for digital-to-digital connection only. Your computer must have a
DVI-compatible graphics card installed for use with this cable.
■ Connecting the audio cable. The f monitor steps include
connecting the speaker DC power cable and an optional
HP subwoofer (not provided).
■ Connecting the power cord.
Refer to the figure for your monitor type in the illustrations that
follow.
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CAUTION: Before connecting the monitor cables, turn off and
unplug the computer and the monitor.
Connecting the Monitor Video Input Cable
Be sure the computer and monitor are off and unplugged.
To Connect the VGA Cable
■ Connect the VGA video cable to the monitor and to the video
connector on the rear panel of the computer:
❏ Connect one end of the 15-pin VGA cable (provided) to
the VGA input connector on the monitor 1 (as shown in
the following illustrations). The monitor may come with the
VGA cable connected.
❏ Then, connect the other end of the cable to the VGA
output connector on the computer.