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HP 15” Color Monitor User’s Guide

Supported Video Modes

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Supported Video Modes

Your monitor supports the video modes shown in the table below.

CAUTION

Selecting a video mode on your computer with a screen 
resolution/image refresh rate combination higher than 1024

×

768 at 

60 Hz can damage your monitor. Selecting a video mode not supported 
by your monitor will cause your monitor screen to blank.

Minimizing Eye Strain

To avoid screen flicker and minimize eye strain, use the highest 
supported image refresh rate for the chosen resolution. It is 

It is 

It is 

It is 

recommended that you use a refresh rate of 85 Hz.

recommended that you use a refresh rate of 85 Hz.

recommended that you use a refresh rate of 85 Hz.

recommended that you use a refresh rate of 85 Hz. The image refresh 
rate is the number of times per second that the image is refreshed.

Minimizing Energy Consumption

If your computer supports VESA monitor power management (available 
on many HP computers), you can minimize the power consumed by the 
monitor. There are two power saving modes: 

Suspend mode

1

 (uses less than 15W). In this mode, the monitor's 

front panel indicator light is amber.

Active off mode

2

 (uses less than 8W). In this mode, the monitor's 

front panel indicator light is amber.

To set these power saving modes, refer to the manual that came with 
your computer. If your screen is not displaying an image, check the 
front panel indicator light first as your monitor may be in a power saving 
mode.

 Screen Resolution 

 Image Refresh Rate

Video Solution

640

×

400

70 Hz

VGA

640x480

60 Hz

VGA

640x480

75 Hz

Ergonomic VGA

640x480

85 Hz

Ergonomic VGA

800

×

600

75 Hz, 

Ergonomic Super VGA

800x600

85 Hz

Ergonomic Super VGA

1024

×

768 60 

Hz

Ultra 

VGA 

1024

1.

Suspend mode is activated when vertical sync is cut by the video controller.

2.

Active off mode is activated when both vertical and horizontal sync are cut by the video 
controller.

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Page 1: ...15 inch Color Monitor 13 8 inch Viewable Image User s Guide HP D8896 HP D8896 HP D8896 HP D8896 HP 55 HP 55 HP 55 HP 55 P L U G P L A Y ...

Page 2: ...al or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material Hewlett Packard assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by Hewlett Packard This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or tra...

Page 3: ... Viewable Image User s Guide 0 28 mm dot pitch for excellent graphics Full scan screen that gives an edge to edge image Non glare anti static screen coating Status Indicator Image adjustment controls to operate on screen display menus On Off Switch ...

Page 4: ...uipment To optimize your comfort and productivity it s important that you set up your work area correctly and use your HP equipment properly With that in mind we have developed some setup and use recommendations for you to follow based on established ergonomic principles You can consult the online version of Working in Comfort preloaded on the hard disk of HP computers or visit HP s Working in Com...

Page 5: ...on screen display menus Includes color adjustment to optimize the quality of the image Monitor power management system VESA1 standard controlled from suitably equipped HP computers to automatically reduce the power consumption of the monitor Complies with the Energy Star Computers Program initiated by US EPA2 As an ENERGY partner HP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines...

Page 6: ...he underside of the monitor 3 Slide the base towards the front of the monitor until the locking tab on the base clicks into place Where to Place the Monitor Place your monitor on a flat sturdy surface To achieve best image quality ensure the screen is facing east Ensure the operating site is free from excessive heat moisture dust and sources of electromagnetic fields Sources of electromagnetic fie...

Page 7: ...rrectly installed 1 Before you connect any cables refer to the safety instructions at the beginning of this manual Make sure your computer and monitor are switched off 2 Connect the video cable it has a 15 pin plug to the video outlet on your computer Tighten the thumbscrews on the plug 3 Connect the power cord to the monitor 4 Plug the power cord into the power outlet NOTE The location of your co...

Page 8: ...as required 3 Press these buttons simultaneously to exit the on screen menu Press these buttons simultaneously to return to the settings preset at the factory NOTE Your monitor is automatically demagnetized each time it is switched ON This ensures color purity To maintain color purity we recommend that each week you switch the monitor off for at least 30 minutes before switching it on again PRE SE...

Page 9: ...orted on page 8 To change the screen resolution please refer to the manual that came with your computer or your operating system documentation Your monitor has a Plug and Play capability VESA DDC1 2B standard which enables it to identify itself to suitably equipped HP computers This will automatically give you the best refresh rate for the resolution that you have set Also by using the appropriate...

Page 10: ...s refreshed Minimizing Energy Consumption If your computer supports VESA monitor power management available on many HP computers you can minimize the power consumed by the monitor There are two power saving modes Suspend mode1 uses less than 15W In this mode the monitor s front panel indicator light is amber Active off mode2 uses less than 8W In this mode the monitor s front panel indicator light ...

Page 11: ...nd LED is on No picture and LED is on Check if monitor is not in power saving mode Adjust contrast and brightness through the On Screen Menu OSD using the control buttons Check if computer is switched on Check if video cable has no bent pins Colors are not pure Colors are not pure Colors are not pure Colors are not pure Shut down your monitor and switch it on after 30 minutes Picture is not center...

Page 12: ... separate synchronization negative positive INTERFACE Input Connector 15 pin mini D SUB SCANNING FREQUENCY Horizontal 31 to 54kHz Vertical 50 to 120 Hz DISPLAY SIZE 283 x 214mm 1mm maximum viewable size WARM UP TIME 30 minutes to reach optimum performance level PIXEL CLOCK 65 MHz POWER SOURCE AC 100 to 240 V 50 to 60Hz Current 1 5 A 1 5A OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Temperature 0 C to 40 C Humidity 10 RH...

Page 13: ...when cleaning the screen To clean the screen 1 Switch the monitor off and remove the power plug pull the plug not the cable 2 Wet a soft cotton cloth with the cleaning solution and gently wipe the screen Do not spray cleaner onto the screen because the cleaner may drip inside the monitor 3 Dry with a clean soft cotton cloth Do not use cleaning solutions containing fluoride acids or alkalis Environ...

Page 14: ...uct warranty period HP is unable within a reasonable time to repair or replace your product to the condition as warranted you will be entitled to a refund in the amount of the product purchase price upon prompt return of the product to your authorized HP dealer or other HP designate Unless otherwise stated or agreed upon in writing with HP all hardware components must be returned for refund with t...

Page 15: ...D BY APPLICABLE LOCAL LAW THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES IN NO EVENT SHALL HP BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY CONTRACT TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY The foregoing limitation of liability shall not apply in the event that any HP product sold hereunder is determined b...

Page 16: ...er Lines IEC 555 2 1982 A1 1985 EN 60555 2 1987 EC 61000 3 3 1994 EN 61000 3 3 1995 GB9254 1998 FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 class B2 ICES 003 Issue 3 VCCI B AS NZ 3548 1995 Supplementary information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the following Directives and carries the CE mark accordingly the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC both amended by the Dir...

Page 17: ...one the receiver is connected to Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Hewlett Packard s FCC Compliance Tests were conducted using HP supported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables such as those you receive with your system Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett Packard could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Safety Warning for...

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