HP V185ws User Guide

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. 
The sections are as follows: 
y Safety and Maintenance Guidelines
 
y  Setup
 
y  Using the Monitor
 
y  Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adjustment Feature
 
y  Technical Support FAQs
 
y  Specifications
 
y  LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy
 
y  Agency Regulatory Notices
 
 
Notational...

 
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 easi ly 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. If your monitor is not operating 
properly or has been...

 
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 th at you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt. 
2  Adjust the tilt by...

 
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 m ounting arm that you purchase separately. 
 
CAUTION: Before disassembling the monito r, 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...