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User Guide
HP L717g 17” and
HP L919g 19” Flat Panel Monitors
Document Part Number: 395552-001
May 2005
This guide provides information on setting up the monitor,
installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu,
troubleshooting and technical specifications.
Enhanced for Accessibility
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© 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP, Hewlett Packard, and the Hewlett-Packard logo are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company in the U.S. and other countries. Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective compa
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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 Stand Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Removing the Stand B
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Contents Selecting and Adjusting OSD Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9 Optimizing Digital Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12 Identifying Monitor Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12 HP Display LiteSaver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13 Installing the HP Display LiteSaver Software. . . . . 4–13 A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 Using the Worldwide Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–4 ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–4 Power Cord Set Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–5 D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy User Guide v
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Contents vi User Guide
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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: L717g Model ■ 17-inch (43.27 cm) viewable area display. ■ 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. ■ Tilt and swivel adjustment capabilities. ■ Removable stand base and VESA 100mm mounting holes
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Product Features ■ Compliant with the EPA ENERGY STAR regulated specification. L919g Model ■ 19-inch (48.19 cm) viewable area display. ■ 1280 x 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. ■ Tilt and swivel adjustment capabilities. ■ Removable stand base and VESA 100mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. ■ Plug and play capability if support
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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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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 2–4 User 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 the steps below. Installing the Stand Base 1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a cushion or soft cloth. Do not install the stand base if the monitor will be used on a wall, ✎ swing arm, or other mounting fixture; instead see the section on “Mounting the Monitor” in this chapter. User Guide 3–1
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Setting Up the Monitor 2. Align the hooks on the stand base with the matching slots in the base of the monitor 3. Insert the hooks into the slots. Inserting the Monitor into the Stand Base Removing the Stand Base 1. Place the monitor with it front facing downward on a cushion or soft cloth. CAUTION: Do not remove the stand base from the monitor while the Ämonitor is in the upright position. Lay the front bezel down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched, defaced, or broken
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Setting Up the Monitor Removing the Stand Base From the Monitor CAUTION: Atter the stand base is connected, try not to disconnect Ä it. Do not carry the product upside down holding only the base. The product may fall and get damaged or cause injury to your feet. Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables There are two signal input connectors available on the monitor: ■ VGA connector ■ DVI-D connector The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals. The
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Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Monitor 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. 2. Connect the signal cable 1. When attached, tighten the thumbscrews to secure the connection. a. For analog operation, connect one end of the VGA signal cable to the VGA connector on the monitor and the other end to the VGA connector on the computer. This cable is provided with the monitor. b. For digital operation, use the DVI-D signal cable. Connect one
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Setting Up the Monitor 3. Connect the power cable 2 to back of the monitor, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet that is easily accessible and close to 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 mo
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Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Signal and Power Cables (The rear view of your computer and monitor may differ from the view shown in this illustration.) 3–6 User Guide
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Setting Up the Monitor 4. Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the monitor’s tilt and swivel adjustment capabilities. It is recommended that in order to maintain an ergonomic and ✎ comfortable viewing position, the forward tilt angle of the monitor should not exceed 5 degrees. Tilting the Monitor Swiveling the Monitor 5. Press the power button on the front of the panel to turn on the monitor. When the monitor power is turned on, the Self Image Setting Function is enable
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Setting Up the Monitor The Self Image Setting Function provides you with optimal ✎ display settings. When the monitor is connected for the first time, this function automatically adjusts the display to optimal settings for individual input signals. If you want to adjust the monitor while in use, or want to manually run this function once again, press the Auto/Set button on the front panel of the monitor. Otherwise, you may enable the Factory Reset option on the On-Screen Display (OSD) a
