HP f70 17 inch, f50 15 inch manual Troubleshooting, Picture is fuzzy, Pixels are missing

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hp pavilion f50/f70 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.

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 onscreen 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 “Auto-Adjustment function” on page 23.

•If you are running the Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system, install the Plug and Play driver (.inf file). See “How to Install the Drivers” on page 19.

•For the f50 monitor, change the resolution to the recommended resolution of 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz.

•For the f70 monitor, change the resolution to the recommended resolution of 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz.

Pixels are missing:

•See “LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the f50 Monitor” on page 36.

•See “LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the f70 Monitor” on page 37.

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Contents Hp pavilion f50/f70 D5063/D5064 Inch/17-inch LCD Monitor USA Hp pavilion f50/f70 D5063/D5064 Inch/17-inch LCD Monitor Important Safety Instructions EnglishWorking in Comfort HP f50 monitor has the following features What the f50 Monitor OffersVesa is the Video Electronics Standards Association What the f70 Monitor Offers HP f70 monitor has the following features Unpacking the Monitor Quick User’s GuideSetting Up the Monitor Connecting two computers to the monitorConnecting the cables to the f50 monitor To connect the cables to the f50 monitor To disconnect the cables from the f50 monitorConnecting the cables to the f70 monitor To connect the cables to the f70 monitorX15 Connecting the speakers to the f70 monitor To disconnect the cables to the f70 monitorSecuring the f70 monitor To secure the monitorConnecting additional devices to the f70 monitor To install the driver for the f50 or f70 monitor How to Install the DriversWindows 2000 Users Windows Me Users Windows XP UsersX21 Adjusting the Monitor Using the monitor controlsAuto-Adjustment function Monitor control buttonsUsing Display Manager Using the MonitorTo adjust display settings Setting Options Icon Setting option Setting descriptionEnglish Auto Config settings To change settings with Auto ConfigTo change Color settings Color settingsTo adjust tints of white To adjust User Color To adjust OSD Timeout OSD settingsTo change OSD settings To adjust Inform On/OffTo adjust OSD V Position Mode RecallTo adjust OSD H Position To use Mode RecallSerial Number Mode InfoBacklight Info To view Backlight InfoLanguage of Display Manager To view Mode InfoInput Priority To set Input PriorityPicture is fuzzy TroubleshootingPixels are missing Picture is not centered Colors are not pureNo sound f70 monitor only LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for f50 Monitor F50 15-inch monitorLCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for f70 Monitor F70 17-inch monitorTechnical Specifications for the f50 Monitor Technical Specifications for the f70 Monitor HP f70 Audio System Performance Specifications Care and Cleaning To clean the screenEnvironmental Information Regulatory Information Declaration of ConformityFor Compliance Information ONLY, contact Safety Warning for USAMprii Statement X45 Why do we have environmentally labeled computers? TCO 99 European Union OnlyWhat does the environmental labeling involve? Cadmium*2 Environmental requirementsFlame retardants Mercury*2CFCs freons Lead*2English