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User’s Guide
f1904 LCD Monitor
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. ® Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. HP shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE
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Contents 1Product 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 Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables. . . 3–6 Connecting Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Removing the Monitor Base . . . . . . . . . .
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A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 Using the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3 Preparing to Call Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . A–3 B Technical Specifications Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions . . . . . . B–3 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for f1904 Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4 Entering User Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5 Energy Saver Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Product Features The f1904 LCD Monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ Large 19-inch (48.3 cm) viewable area display. ■ 1280 × 1024 factory-set resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Easy to view from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from one side of the monitor to the other. ■ Tilt adjustment capabilities. ■ Removable base for flexible mounting solutions. ■ Multiple video i
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Product Features ■ Compliant with the following regulated specifications: ❏ EPA ENERGY STAR ❏ European Union CE Directives ❏ Swedish MPR II 1990 ❏ Swedish TCO ‘03 With select models, the monitor comes with a set of Harmon Kardon speakers with a separate power supply. 1–2 User’s Guide
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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 Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of your monitor: ■ Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. If your monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. ■ Adjust only those controls that are discussed in the operating instructions.
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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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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 2–4 User’s Guide
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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 these steps: 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. 2. Connect one end of the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the rear panel of the computer, and the other end to the back of the monitor. Connecting the VGA Signal Cable User’s Guide 3–1
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Setting Up the Monitor The DVI-D cable supplied with this monitor is for 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, you must connect the other end of the DVI-D cable to the DVI connector on the computer. Connect one end of the power cable to the back of the monitor, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet. Connecting the DVI
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Setting Up the Monitor 3. Connect one end of the power cable to the back of the monitor, and the other end to a power source. Connecting the Power Cable User’s Guide 3–3
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Setting Up the Monitor 4. Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the monitor’s tilt, swivel, and height adjustment capabilities. -5˚ 20˚ -35˚ 35˚ 3–4 User’s Guide
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Setting Up the Monitor 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 electrical outlet. Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on o
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Setting Up the Monitor Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables There are two signal input connectors: One VGA connector and one DVI-I connector. 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 Signal Input 1 or 2 buttons on the monitor front bezel. The video mode supported by the DVI-I connector is determined by the video cable used. For digital operation, use the DVI
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Setting Up the Monitor Removing the Monitor Base You can remove the monitor base 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 Ä the 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 remov
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Setting Up the Monitor 1. Disconnect and remove the signal and power cables from the back of the monitor. 2. Remove the four screws as shown in the following illustration. CAUTION: Ensure that the bottom of the monitor base is positioned Ä over a table or desktop before removing the base from the monitor. 3. Remove the monitor base from the monitor. Mounting the Monitor 1. Remove the monitor base. Refer to “Removing the Monitor Base” steps in the previous section. When the base has been remov
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4 Operating the Monitor Installing the Drivers The monitor comes with driver software allowing you to take ® advantage of the Plug and Play feature of the Microsoft ® Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system. This software enables the computer to communicate with the monitor and use all the monitor features. Without this software, the monitor settings and display images cannot be correct. HP computers may come with the Plug and Play drivers ✎ preinstalled. If you have an ol
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Operating the Monitor 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. Click Advanced Properties or Advanced, and select the Monitor tab. 5. Click Properties. 6. Click the Driver tab. 7. Click Update Driver and click Next. 8. Select the recommended option and then click Next. 9. Select the Specify a Location box and then click Next. 10. Find and open the hp_f1904.inf file on the CD-ROM disc in the Drivers directory, and click OK. 11. Click Next to install the selected monitor. Windows Me users The procedure for
