HP f1503 manual Troubleshooting, Picture is fuzzy

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hp pavilion f1503/f1703 LCD Monitor Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble with the monitor, these tips may help you solve the problem. Try the following steps before calling HP.

NOTE: The On Screen Display manager also features pop-up warning messages for certain situations, such as if you attempt to set the monitor resolution outside the recommended range.

If you find:

No picture and the light indicator on the front of the LCD panel is off:

•Check that the monitor is turned on.

•Check that the power cord is properly connected.

•Check the electrical outlet.

•Connect the monitor to another computer to determine if there is a problem with the computer rather than with the monitor.

No picture and the light indicator on the front of the LCD panel is on:

•Check that the computer is turned on.

•Check that the monitor is not in power-saving mode.

•Adjust the Contrast and Brightness through the On Screen Display or the control buttons.

•Check that the video cable has no bent pins.

•Connect the monitor to another computer to determine if there is a problem with the computer rather than the monitor.

Picture is fuzzy:

•Adjust the monitor using the Auto-Adjustment function. See “Using the Auto-Adjustment function” on page 24.

•If you are running the Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system, install the Plug and Play driver (.inf file). See “Installing the Drivers” on page 20.

•For the f1503 monitor, change the resolution to the recommended resolution of 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz.

•For the f1703 monitor, change the resolution to the recommended resolution of 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz.

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Contents Hp pavilion F1503/f1703 Inch/17-inch LCD Monitor English Hp pavilion f1503/f1703 15-inch/17-inch LCD Monitor Important Safety Instructions Working in comfort What the f1503 Monitor Offers HP f1503 monitor has the following featuresVesa is the Video Electronics Standards Association What the f1703 Monitor Offers HP f1703 monitor has the following featuresEnglish Unpacking the Monitor Connecting the power and video cables Setting Up the MonitorTo disconnect the cables from the f1503/f1703 monitor To connect the cables to the f1503/f1703 monitorConnecting speakers to the monitor English To connect a two-speaker system without a subwoofer To connect a two-speaker and subwoofer system Turn on the PC, the monitor, the subwoofer, and the speakers To adjust the monitor position Adjusting the Position of the Monitor ScreenTo secure the monitor Securing the monitorInstalling the Drivers To install the driver for the f1503 or f1703 monitorWindows 2000 users Windows XP users Windows Me usersSelect the Specify a Location box Menu Using the MonitorUsing the Auto-Adjustment function Using the On Screen Display Adjusting the Monitor SettingsTo adjust display settings Icon Setting menu Setting description Setting menusEnglish English To adjust tints of white Adjusting the Color settingsTo adjust User Color Adjusting the OSD settings To change OSD settingsTo change OSD lock setting To adjust OSD Timeout To adjust OSD H PositionTo adjust OSD V Position To change settings with Auto Configuration Using the Auto Configuration optionTo use Factory settings Using the Factory settings optionTo change the language of On Screen Display Selecting a Language for On Screen DisplayEnglish To view the serial number, resolution mode, or working time Picture is fuzzy TroubleshootingPixels are missing Colors are not purePicture is not centered F1503 15-inch monitor LCD Monitor Quality Pixel Policy for f1503 MonitorF1703 17-inch monitor LCD Monitor Quality Pixel Policy for f1703 MonitorTechnical Specifications for the f1503 Monitor Tilt Stand Maximum tilt Technical Specifications for the f1703 Monitor Tilt Stand Maximum tilt angle To clean the screen Care and CleaningEnvironmental Information Regulatory Information ModificationsCables European Union Notice Avis CanadienHinweis für Deutschland Geräuschemission Mprii StatementEnergy Star Compliance Power CordsWhy do we have environmentally labeled computers? TCO ’99What does the environmental labeling involve? English Environmental requirements Flame retardantsCadmium† Mercury CFCs freonsLead