HP F1904 User Manual

User’s Guide

f1904 LCD Monitor

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Mounting the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

4 Operating the Monitor

Installing the Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Adjusting Monitor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Using the Auto-Adjustment Function . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Optimizing Analog Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5

C Agency Regulatory Notices

Federal Communications Commission Notice. . . . . C–1

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–2

Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–2

Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked

with FCC Logo, United States Only. . . . . . . . . . . . C–2

Canadian Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3

Avis Canadien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3

European Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3

Japanese Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3

Korean Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–4

EPA Energy Star Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–4

Power Cord Set Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–5

D TCO ‘03 Requirements

Congratulations!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–1

Ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–1

Energy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–2

Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–2

Ecology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–2

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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 inputs supported:

❏ VGA Analog

❏ DVI-I supports either Analog or Digital signal input

■ VGA analog and DVI-Digital signal cables included.

■ Plug and Play capability if supported by your system.

■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in English, French,

German, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch for ease of setup and
screen optimization.

■ This CD includes an information file (INF), Image Color
Matching file (ICM), auto-adjustment pattern software, and this
user guide.

■ Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.

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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.

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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

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equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature. This
equipment is designed to be connected to a grounded (earthed)
power outlet that is easily accessible to the operator. The grounding
plug is an important safety feature.

WARNING: For your safety, be sure that the power outlet you plug

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the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the
equipment as possible. When you need to disconnect the power to
the equipment, unplug the power cord from the power outlet by
grasping the plug firmly. Never pull on the cord.

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CAUTION: For the protection of your monitor, as well as your

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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
Replacement Policy so you can replace your equipment if surge
protection fails.

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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.

■ Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this
monitor, as indicated on the label/back plate of the monitor.

■ 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 your 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 monitor by pulling
the cord.

■ Turn your monitor off when not in use. You can substantially
increase the life expectancy of your monitor by using a screen
saver program and turning off the monitor when not in use.

■ Unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use an
antistatic screen cleaner.

CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any other

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volatile substances to clean your monitor or the screen. These
chemicals may damage the cabinet finish as well as the screen.

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■ 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 the monitor
face down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched,
defaced, or broken.

Cleaning the Monitor

To clean the monitor, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the monitor and the computer.

2. Dust the monitor by wiping the screen and the cabinet with a
soft, clean cloth.

Safety and Maintenance Guidelines

If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a clean cloth
dampened with isopropyl alcohol.

CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any volatile

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substance to clean the monitor screen or cabinet. These chemicals
may damage the monitor. Never use water to clean an LCD screen.

Shipping the Monitor

Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it
later if you move or ship your monitor.

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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines

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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

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Setting Up the Monitor

The DVI-D cable supplied with this monitor is for digital-to-digital

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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-D Signal Cable

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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

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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˚

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