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HP L1750, L1950, L1710, L1910, and L1908w LCD
Monitors
User Guide
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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 harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supp
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iv About This Guide
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Table of contents 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors ................................................................................................................................. 1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................ 3 Maintenance Guidelines ..............................................................................................................
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Sleep Timer Mode .............................................................................................................................. 31 HP Display LiteSaver ......................................................................................................................... 32 Installing the HP Display LiteSaver Software .................................................................... 32 sRGB Support .............................................................................
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1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The flat panel monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor models and features include: L1750 model, 17-inch (43.2 cm) viewable area display with 1280 × 1024 resolution, plus full-screen ● support for lower resolutions L1950 model, 19-inch (48.3 cm) viewable area display with 1280 x 1024 resolution, plus full-screen ● support for lower resolutions ● L1710 model, 17-inch (43.2 cm) viewable area display wi
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Security slot provision on rear of monitor for optional cable lock ● Internal speakers (select models) ● ● Audio input signal cable (select models) ● Cable management feature for placement of cables and cords ● On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish for ease of setup and screen optimization ● HP Display Assistant for adjusting monitor settiings ● Software and documentation CD that includes software, monitor driver
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2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with the monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with the monitor, refer to the Power Cord Set Requirements on page 46 in Appendix C. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: • Do not disable the power cord grounding feature. The grounding plug is an important
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Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of the monitor: ● Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. If the monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact an authorized HP dealer, reseller, or service provider. Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor, as indicated on the label/ ● back plate of the monitor
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3 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices, then follow the instructions below. Unfolding the Double-Hinged Monitor Pedestal Base 1. Lift the monitor from its box and place it on a flat surface with the display head facing up. 2. Pivot the display head from portrait to landscape position (1). 3. Remove the swivel locking pin (2). Figure 3-1 Removing the Swivel Locking Pin Unfolding the Double-Hi
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4. Using both hands on the outer edges of the display bezel, pull up gently on the monitor display head (1) to extend the pedestal base (2) to the desired height. CAUTION: Do not touch the surface of the LCD panel. Pressure on the panel may cause non- uniformity of color or disorientation of the liquid crystals. If this occurs the screen will not recover to its normal condition. Figure 3-2 Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base 6 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor
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Unfolding the Single-Hinged Monitor Pedestal Base 1. Lift the monitor from its box and place it face down on a flat surface covered by a soft, clean cloth. 2. Hold down the monitor display head with one hand and unfold the base 90 degrees with the other hand. CAUTION: Do not touch the surface of the LCD panel. Pressure on the panel may cause non- uniformity of color or disorientation of the liquid crystals. If this occurs the screen will not recover to its normal condition. Figure 3-3 Unfolding
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Rear Components Figure 3-4 Rear Components Component Function 1 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 Audio In (select models) Connects the audio cable to the monitor's internal speakers (select models) 3 USB Downstream Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. Connectors (2) (select models) 4 USB Upstream Connects the USB hub cable to the monitor's USB hub Connector (select connector and to a host USB port/hub. models) 5 DVI (select models) Connects the DVI-D cabl
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Cable Management Use the cable management feature to secure and hide your cables when viewed from the front. Before connecting the cables to the monitor on the L1710, L1910, and L1908w models, route the cables through the hole in the center of the monitor stand. Figure 3-5 Using the Cable Management Feature for L1710, L1910, and L1908w Models After connecting the cables to the monitor on the L1750 and L1950 models, place the cables through the cable management channels on the sides of the monit
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Connecting the Cables 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. 2. Connect a VGA signal cable or DVI-D signal cable. NOTE: For models with both VGA and DVI-D connectors, the monitor is capable of supporting either analog or digital input. The video mode is determined by the video cable used. The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be selected by pressing the +/Input button on the front panel or through
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4. Connect one end of the provided USB cable to the USB hub connector on the rear panel of the computer, and the other end to the upstream USB connector on the monitor (on select models). Figure 3-8 Connecting the USB Cable WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
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5. Connect one end of the power cable to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet. Figure 3-9 Connecting the Power Cable Adjusting the Monitor 1. Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. Figure 3-10 Tilting the Monitor 12 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor
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2. Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle (select models). Figure 3-11 Swiveling the Monitor 3. Adjust the monitor's height so that it is parallel to your eye height for a comfortable viewing position (select models). Figure 3-12 Adjusting the Height Adjusting the Monitor 13
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4. Pivot the monitor clockwise from landscape to portrait orientation viewing to adapt to your application (select models). Figure 3-13 Pivoting the Monitor NOTE: To view information on the screen in portrait mode, you will need to install the Pivot Pro software included on the software and documentation CD. The position of the OSD menu can also be rotated to portrait mode. To rotate the OSD menu, access the OSD menu, select Management, then select OSD Control. Turning on the Monitor 1. Press t
