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User Guide
HP L1755 17” & L1955 19”
Flat Panel Monitors
Document Part Number: 370798-002
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 produc
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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 Installing the Monitor Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Rear Panel Components . .
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Contents sRGB Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13 Changing the Color Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP. . . . . . 4–14 A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 Using the Worldwide Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3 Preparing to call Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3 B Technical S
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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 L1755 model, 17-inch (43.2 cm) viewable area display, with narrow bezels. ■ HP L1955 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-side. ■ Ti
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Product Features ■ USB cable included to connect the monitor’s USB hub to the USB connector on the computer. ■ 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, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish for ease of set-up and screen optimization. ■ Software and documentation CD includes an information file (INF), Image Color
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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 designed
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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 Replaceme
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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 must lay t
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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. Installing the Monitor Base Do not install the base if the monitor will be used on a wall, ✎ swing arm, or other mounting fixture; instead refer to the section on “Mounting the Monitor” in this chapter. 1. Place the display on a soft cloth on your desktop or table. User Guide 3–1
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Setting Up the Monitor 2. Pull down on the quick release latch 1 on the back of the monitor. 3. Position the tabs on the monitor base with the adapter plate on the back of the display 2. Then push the monitor base down toward the display 3 until latched into place. Attaching the Monitor Base 3–2 User Guide
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Setting Up the Monitor Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components No. Component Function 1 Master Power Turns off all power to the monitor. Switch 2 AC Power Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. Connector 3 DVI Connector Connects the DVI-I signal cable or DVI-D signal cable to (available on the monitor. select models) 4 VGA Connector Connects the VGA cable to the monitor. 5 USB Upstream Connects the monitor USB hub to a host USB port/hub. Connector 6 USB Downstream Connects optional USB
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Setting Up the Monitor Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables There are two signal input connectors: ■ VGA connector ■ DVI-I connector (available on select models) The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be selected through the On-Screen Display (OSD) feature or by pressing the – button (to enable DVI signal input) or the + button (to enable VGA signal input) on the monitor front bezel. The video mode supported by the DVI-I connector
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Setting Up the Monitor 2. For analog operation, connect one end of the VGA signal cable or the VGA to DVI signal cable to the VGA connector on the monitor and the other end to the VGA connector on the computer. For digital operation (available on select models), use the DVI-D signal cable. These cables are provided with the monitor. Connecting the VGA Signal Cable User Guide 3–5
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Setting Up the Monitor CAUTION: The DVI-D cable supplied with this monitor is for Ä digital-to-digital connection only. Your computer must have a DVI-compatible graphics card installed for use with this cable. When connecting the DVI-D signal cable to the DVI connector on the monitor (available on select models), you must connect the other end of the DVI-D cable to the DVI connector on the computer. Connecting the DVI-D Signal Cable 3–6 User Guide
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Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the VGA to DVI-I Signal Cable 3. Connect the USB cable to the USB input connector on the monitor and to a convenient USB connector on the computer. Connecting the USB Cable User Guide 3–7
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Setting Up the Monitor 4. If ready, connect the USB devices to the USB connectors on the monitor. Connecting USB Devices 3–8 User Guide
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Setting Up the Monitor 5. Connect one end of the power cable to the back of the monitor, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your Å 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 monitor by unplugging the power cord from the el
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Setting Up the Monitor 6. Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the monitor’s tilt, swivel, and height adjustment capabilities. Adjusting the Tilt 3–10 User Guide
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Setting Up the Monitor Adjusting the Swivel User Guide 3–11
