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User Guide
HP L1740 17” and L1940 19”
Flat Panel Monitors
Document Part Number: 372837-001
January 2005
This guide provides information on setting up the monitor,
installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu,
troubleshooting and technical specifications.
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© Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Pentium, Intel Inside, and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Adobe, Acrobat, and Acrobat Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. The only warranties for HP pro
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Contents 1 Product Features 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Maintenance Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Cleaning the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Shipping the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 3 Setting Up the Monitor Unfolding the Monitor Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Identifying Rear Panel C
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Contents Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6 Adjusting Screen Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9 Optimizing Analog Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9 Identifying Monitor Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10 Sleep Timer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11 sRGB Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12 Changing the Color Temperature . . . . . . .
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Contents EPA Energy Star Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–4 Power Cord Set Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–5 D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy User Guide iii
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1 Product Features The Flat Panel Display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ HP L1740 model, 17-inch (43.2 cm) viewable area display, with narrow bezels. ■ HP L1940 model, 19-inch (48.3 cm) viewable area display, with narrow bezels. ■ 1280 × 1024 native resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or moving side-to-
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Product Features ■ Mounting feature on bottom of monitor to accept an optional Speaker Bar accessory kit. ■ Plug and play capability if supported by your system. ■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in English, Dutch, French, Italian, Simplified Chinese, German, and Spanish for ease of set-up and screen optimization. ■ Software and documentation CD includes an information file (INF), Image Color Matching file (ICM), and product documentation. ■ Energy Saver feature for Energy Sta
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2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with your 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 your monitor, refer to the “Power Cord Set Requirements” section in Appendix C. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your Å equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature. This equipment is desi
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines CAUTION: For the protection of your monitor, as well as your Ä computer, connect all power cords for your computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, scanner) to some form of surge protection device such as a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strips must be specifically labeled as having this ability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a Damage Replacem
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines ■ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings. ■ Do not drop your monitor or place it on an unstable surface. ■ Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord. ■ Keep your monitor in a well-ventilated area, away from excessive light, heat or moisture. ■ When removing the monitor base, you m
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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 steps below. Unfolding the Monitor Base The monitor is shipped with the base attached in a folded flat position. To begin using the monitor, you must unfold the base and place the monitor in an upright position. Unfolding the Base User Guide 3–1
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Setting Up the Monitor Identifying Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components No. Component Function 1 AC power Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. connector 2 USB downstream Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. connectors 3 USB upstream Connects the USB cable to the host (computer or connector another USB hub). 4 DVI connector Connects the DVI-D signal cable to the monitor. (available on select models) 5 VGA connector Connects the VGA cable to the monitor. 3–2 Use
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Setting Up the Monitor Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables There are two signal input connectors: ■ VGA connector ■ DVI-D connector (available on select models) The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be selected through the + button (to On-Screen Display (OSD) feature or by pressing the enable VGA signal input) or the – button (to enable DVI signal input) on the monitor front bezel. Connecting the Monitor WARNING: To redu
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Setting Up the Monitor 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. 2. Pivot the monitor to the portrait position. Connect one end of the power cable to the power connector on the monitor 1, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet 2. Connecting the Power Cable 3–4 User Guide
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Setting Up the Monitor 3. For analog operation, connect one end of the VGA signal cable to the VGA connector on the monitor 1, and the other end to the VGA connector on the computer 2. Connecting the VGA Signal Cable User Guide 3–5
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Setting Up the Monitor 4. Connect the USB cable to the USB upstream connector on the monitor 1 and to a convenient USB connector on the computer 2. Connecting the USB Cable 3–6 User Guide
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Setting Up the Monitor 5. Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the monitor’s tilt, swivel, and height adjustment capabilities. Adjusting the Tilt Adjusting the Swivel User Guide 3–7
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Setting Up the Monitor Adjusting the Height 3–8 User Guide
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Setting Up the Monitor Pivoting the Monitor CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that Ä display the same static image on screen for a prolonged period of time. To avoid burn-in image damage on your monitor screen, you should always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it is not in use for a prolonged period of time. User Guide 3–9
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Setting Up the Monitor Removing the Monitor Base The monitor base can be removed to mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm or other mounting fixture. Read the caution and warning statements below before beginning the procedure. CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the Ä monitor is turned off and the power and signal cables are both disconnected. Lay the front bezel down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched, defaced, or broken WARNING: Do not re
