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HP L1745 17" LCD Monitor
User Guide
Enhanced for Accessibility
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© 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, perform
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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 importa
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iv About This Guide ENWW
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Table of contents 1 Product Features HP L1745 ............................................................................................................................... 1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information ...................................................................................................... 2 Maintenance Guidelines ........................................................................................................... 2 Cleaning the
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Installing the HP Display LiteSaver Software ................................................................ 27 sRGB Support ........................................................................................................................ 28 Changing the Color Temperature .............................................................................. 28 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP .................. 29 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microso
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1 Product Features HP L1745 The flat panel monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: 17-inch (43.2 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-side ● Pivot capability to rotate display to portrait mode ● Tilt, swivel, and height adjus
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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 Power Cord Set Requirements on page 37 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 importa
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Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected to the outlet does not exceed the current ● rating of the electrical outlet, and the total ampere rating of the products connected to the cord does not exceed the rating of the cord. Look on the power label to determine the ampere rating (AMPS or A) for each device. Install the monitor near an outlet that you can easily reach. Disconnect the monitor by grasping the ● plug firmly and pulling it from the outlet. Never disconnect the
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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. Installing the Monitor Pedestal Base NOTE: Do not install the pedestal base if the monitor will be used on a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture; instead refer to Mounting the Monitor on page 12 in this chapter. Place the base on a desktop or table and push the neck on the base down to its lowest positio
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Rear Components Figure 3-2 Rear Components Component Function 1 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 USB Downstream Connectors Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. 3 USB Upstream Connector Connects the monitor USB hub to a host USB port/hub. 4 DVI-D Connector Connects a DVI-D signal cable to the monitor. 5 VGA Connector Connects a VGA signal cable to the monitor. Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables The monitor features one DVI-D connector and o
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Connecting the Monitor Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. 1. NOTE: You may want to pivot the monitor 90° to make it easier to access the cable connections. 2. Connect either a VGA signal cable or a DVI-D signal cable: ● For analog operation, connect one end of the VGA signal cable to a VGA connector on the monitor and the other end to the VGA connector on the computer. Figure 3-3 Connecting the VGA Signal Cable ● For digital operation, conn
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Connect one end of the USB hub cable to the USB connector on the rear panel of the computer or 3. to a USB hub, and the other end to the upstream USB connector on the monitor. Figure 3-5 Connecting the USB Hub Cable ENWW Connecting the Monitor 7
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Connect one end of the power cable to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor, and the 4. other end to an electrical wall outlet. Figure 3-6 Connecting the Power 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. • Disconnect power from the equipm
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Adjusting the Monitor Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. 1. Figure 3-7 Tilting the Monitor 2. Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle. Figure 3-8 Swiveling the Monitor ENWW Adjusting the Monitor 9
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Adjust the monitor's height so that it is parallel to your eye height for a comfortable viewing position. 3. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the monitor, be sure not to lower it onto objects in the pedestal base tray. Figure 3-9 Adjusting the Height 4. Pivot the monitor from landscape to portrait orientation viewing to adapt to your application. Figure 3-10 Pivoting the Monitor NOTE: The monitor pivots from landscape clockwise to portrait orientation. To view information on the screen in
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Turning on the Monitor Press the power switch to turn on the computer. 1. 2. Press the power button on the front of the monitor. CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a prolonged period of time.* To avoid burn-in image damage on the 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. Image retention is a condition that may occur on
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Mounting the Monitor The HP Quick Release can be removed from the monitor base and attached to a mounting fixture. This allows you to quickly and securely attach the monitor panel to the mounting fixture. Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refer to Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base 1. on page 11 in the previous section. Remove the HP Quick Release from the monitor base by removing the four screws that secure the HP 2. Quick Release to the base. Figure 3-12 Removing the HP
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To mount the monitor to a swing arm, wall or other mounting fixture using the HP Quick Release, 3. secure the HP Quick Release to the mounting fixture or wall (1) then slide the monitor all the way down onto the HP Quick Release so that it clicks in place (2). Figure 3-13 Mounting the Monitor to a Swing Arm Using Quick Release Figure 3-14 Mounting the Monitor to the Wall Using Quick Release CAUTION: The Quick Release is designed to support a maximum of up to 24 lbs. (10.9 kg). If you are
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If mounting the monitor using another manufacturer’s solution, use the screws (1) previously removed 4. from the monitor base to mount the display (2) to a swing arm or other mounting fixture. Consult the documentation included with the mounting fixture for additional instructions. CAUTION: This monitor supports the VESA industry-standard 100mm mounting holes. To attach a third-party mounting solution to the monitor, four 4mm, 0.7 pitch, and 10mm long screws are required (not provided with
