HP W17e User Guide

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w17e/W17q LCD Monitor 
User’s Guide 
• Preface 
• Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 
• Setup 
• Using the Monitor 
• Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adjustment Feature 
• Technical Support FAQs 
• Specifications 
• LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 
• Agency Regulatory Notices 
 
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Preface 
About This Guide • Notational Conventions
 
About This Guide 
This guide is intended for anyone who uses the w17e / W17q LCD Monitor. It describes the monitor’s features, 
setup, and operation. 
The sections are as follows: 
• Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 
• Setup 
• Using the Monitor 
• Installing Drivers and Using the Auto-Adjustment Feature 
• Technical Support FAQs 
• Specifications 
• LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 
• Agency Regulatory Notices 
Notational...

 
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 
Important Safety InformationSafety PrecautionsMaintenance GuidelinesCleaning the Monitor
 
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...

Maintenance Guidelines 
To enhance the performance and extend the life of your monitor: 
• Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. If your monitor is not operating 
properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact yo ur Hewlett-Packard authorized dealer, reseller, or 
service provider. 
• Adjust only those controls that are described in the operating instructions. 
• Turn your monitor off when not in use. You can substant ially increase the life expectancy of your...

 
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Setup 
Base and TiltCablesWall Mounting Arm
Base and Tilt 
Attaching the BaseRemoving the BaseAdjusting the Tilt
 
Attaching the Base 
1 Set the panel face-down on a flat, protected surface. 
2  Align the pedestal slots with the panel tabs and insert ( A). 
3 Slide the pedestal to the right to lock it into place ( B). 
4 Lift the panel and lower the pedestal  onto the base until the push tab locks. 
  
 
WARNING: Be careful to avoid pinching or scraping fingers when attaching the...

Removing the Base 
1 Push the release tab and raise the pedestal off the base. 
 
  
2  Set the panel face-down on a flat, protected surface. 
3  Slide the pedestal to the left to unlock it from the base ( A). 
4 Remove the pedestal from the panel ( B). 
 
 
WARNING: Be careful to avoid pinching or scraping fingers when attaching the base. 
  
 
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. 
2 Adjust the tilt by moving the monitor’s top edge toward or away from you. 
  
 
 
CAUTION: To avoid breakage or other damage, do not touch the LCD screen while changing 
the tilt. 
 
 

 
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Cables 
Attaching the Cables
 
Attaching the Cables 
Attach the provided VGA cable to this monitor. Connectors are on the back of the monitor.
1 Turn off your computer. 
2  Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the co mputer, using the audio cable (green connector). 
  
 

3 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. 
  
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. 
 
 

 
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Wall Mounting Arm 
Preparing to Install a Wall Mounting Arm (Not supplied)Installing a 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...