HP w1707 manual Troubleshooting, Solving Common Problems, Problem Solution

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Troubleshooting

Solving Common Problems

The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions:

Problem

Solution

 

 

Power LED is not on.

Make sure the Power button is on, and the power cord is properly connected to a grounded

 

power outlet and to the monitor.

 

Select Management in the OSD menu, and then select Bezel Power LED. Check if the

 

Bezel Power LED option is set to Off and, if so, set to On mode.

 

 

Screen is blank.

Connect the power cord. Turn on the power.

 

Connect the video cable properly. See “Setting Up the Monitor” for more information.

 

Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to turn off the screen-blanking utility.

 

 

Screen is black or displaying

Check if your monitor and computer support HDCP.

at a lower resolution while

Refer to “High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)” or

displaying high-definition

http://www.hp.com/support for more information.

(HD) content.

 

 

 

Image appears blurred,

Press the Auto/Select button on the monitor front panel. If this does not correct the image, press

indistinct, or too dark.

the Menu button to open the OSD menu, and adjust the brightness and contrast scales as

 

needed.

 

 

Image is not centered.

Press the Menu button to access the OSD menu. Select Image Control, and then select

 

Horizontal Position or Vertical Position to adjust the horizontal or vertical position of

 

the image.

 

 

“Check Video Cable”

Connect the monitor VGA signal cable to the VGA connector on the computer, or connect the

appears on screen.

DVI-D signal cable to the DVI connector on the computer. Be sure that the computer power is off

 

while connecting the video cable.

 

 

“Input Signal Out of Range”

Restart your computer and enter Safe Mode. Change your settings to a supported setting (see

appears on screen.

the table in “Preset Video Modes” in Appendix B). Restart your computer, so that the new

 

settings take effect.

 

 

Picture is fuzzy and has

Adjust the contrast and brightness controls.

ghosting, shadowing

Make sure that you are not using an extension cable or switch box. We recommend plugging

problem.

the monitor directly into the graphic card output connector on the back of your computer.

 

For VGA input, the auto-adjustment feature might fix this problem.

 

 

Unable to set the monitor to

Make sure that the graphics card supports the optimal resolution.

the optimal resolution.

Make sure that the latest supported driver is installed for the graphics card. For HP and

 

Compaq systems, you can download the latest graphics driver for your system from:

 

http://www.hp.com/support

 

For other systems, refer to the Web site for your graphics card.

 

 

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Contents User’s Guide USA Notational Conventions User’s Guide Contents Agency Regulatory Notices Troubleshooting Technical SpecificationsOperating the Monitor Preparing the Monitor for ShippingProduct Features FeaturesHP LCD Monitors Base Designs Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety InformationSafety Precautions Cleaning the Monitor Maintenance GuidelinesUnpacking the Monitor Setting Up the MonitorInstalling the Monitor Installing on a DesktopUnfolding the double-hinged monitor Assembling the column base Assembling the cantilever basePreparing the double-hinged monitor for wall-mounting Wall-Mounting the Monitor Mounting Fixture not SuppliedPreparing the cantilever-base monitor for wall-mounting Preparing the column-base monitor for wall-mounting Reinstalling the desktop pedestal and base for the monitorTo connect the DVI-D cable Connecting the VGA Analog or DVI-D Digital CableConnecting the Hdmi Cable To connect the VGA cableCable/Adapter Name Description Audio and Video Cables and AdaptersConnecting the Audio Cable Connecting the USB Hub CableConnecting USB Devices to the Monitor Connecting the power cable Connecting the Power CableCable Management Adjusting the Tilt Adjusting the Height Select Models Only Adjusting the Swivel Select Models OnlyPivoting the Monitor Select Models Only Keyboard Parking Ambient Light Sensor Select Models OnlySetting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Installing DriversUsing the Auto-Adjustment Function Downloading Updated Drivers from the InternetMy Display Software Select Open Auto-Adjustment SoftwareFront-Panel Controls Using the Onscreen Display OSDMain Menu Icon Options Submenu Options Description OSD Menu SelectionsSets your own blue color levels Icon Main Menu Submenu Options DescriptionTop Selecting Video Input Connectors Adjusting Screen QualityIdentifying Monitor Conditions Power-Saver Feature High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HdcpOptimizing Analog Video Preparing the Monitor for Shipping Removing the Monitor BaseRemoving the cantilever base Removing the column base Removing the column baseFolding the Double-Hinged Monitor Preparing the Monitor for Shipping Troubleshooting Solving Common ProblemsProblem Solution No Plug and Play Locating the Rating LabelSpecifications Model vp15 Technical SpecificationsModel vp19 Specifications Model vp17Model WF1907 Specifications Model FP1707Model w1907 Specifications Model w1707Model w2207 Specifications Model w2007Specifications Model w2408 W1707 supports preset modes 1 through Preset Video ModesWF1907 and w1907 support preset modes 1 through W2007 supports preset modes 1 through W2408 supports preset modes 1 through LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Power Cord Set RequirementsTechnical Specifications Cables Agency Regulatory NoticesFederal Communications Commission Notice ModificationsEuropean Union Regulatory Notice Materials DisposalCanadian Notice Avis CanadienHP Recycling Program Korean Notice EPA Energy Star Compliance#$%&*+

w1707 specifications

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