HP ProDisplay P17A LED Backlit
Monitor
User Guide
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First Edition (November 2013)
Document Part Number: 749664-001
About This Guide
This guide provides information on setting up the monitor, installing drivers, using the on-screen
display menu, troubleshooting and technical specifications.
WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily
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Table of contents
1 Product Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1
HP Monitor ........................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Setting Up the Monitor ................................................................................................................................... 2
Attaching the Monitor Base .................................................................................................................. 2
Rear Components ................................................................................................................................ 3
Connecting the Cables ......................................................................................................................... 4
Front Panel Controls ............................................................................................................................ 5
Adjusting the Monitor ............................................................................................................................ 6
Turning on the Monitor ......................................................................................................................... 6
Using the Accessory Rails .................................................................................................................... 7
Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base .................................................................................................. 7
Mounting the Monitor ........................................................................................................... 8
Locating the Rating Labels ................................................................................................................... 9
Installing a Cable Lock ....................................................................................................................... 10
3 Finding More Information ............................................................................................................................. 11
Reference Guides .............................................................................................................................. 11
Product Support ................................................................................................................................. 11
Appendix A Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 12
ProDisplay P17A LED Backlit Monitor ................................................................................................ 12
Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions ............................................................................................ 13
Entering User Modes .......................................................................................................................... 13
Energy Saver Feature ........................................................................................................................ 14
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