HP L717g, L919g User Manual

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.

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User Guide HP L717g 17” and L919g 19” Flat Panel Monitors First Edition (May 2005)

Document Part Number: 395552-001

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 Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Connecting the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Mounting the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Locating the Rating Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10

4 Operating the Monitor

Software and Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

The Information File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

The Image Color Matching File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Installing the .INF and .ICM Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Installing from the CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Downloading from the Worldwide Web . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Adjusting the Screen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

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

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4

Preparing to call Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5

B Technical Specifications

L717g Flat Panel Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1

L919g Flat Panel Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4

Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–6

Entering User Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–7

Energy Saver Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–7

Power Light Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–8

C Agency Regulatory Notices

Federal Communications

Commission Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1

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

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

Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC

Logo (United States Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–2

Materials Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3

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

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

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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

Contents

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Contents

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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 for

flexible mounting solutions.

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■ Plug and play capability if supported by your system.

■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and

screen optimization.

■ Software and documentation CD includes an information file

(INF), Image Color Matching file (ICM), and product documentation.

■ Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.

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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 supported by your system.

■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and

screen optimization.

■ Software and documentation CD includes an information file

(INF), Image Color Matching file (ICM), and product documentation.

■ Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.

■ Compliant with the EPA ENERGY STAR regulated

specifications.

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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

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

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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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines

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

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.

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.

■ 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.

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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

1. Turn off the monitor and the computer.

2. Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet.

3. Clean the monitor plastics with a clean cloth dampened with water.

Safety and Maintenance Guidelines

4. Clean the monitor screen with an antistatic screen cleaner.

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

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

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swing arm, or other mounting fixture; instead see the section on “Mounting the Monitor” in this chapter.

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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

monitor is in the upright position. Lay the front bezel down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched, defaced, or broken.

2. To remove the stand base, hold the botton of the stand with one hand and pull the base bottom latch with the other hand, as show in the following figure.

CAUTION: Ensure that the bottom of the stand base is positioned

over a table or desktop before removing the base from the monitor.

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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

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 video mode supported by the DVI-D connector is determined by the video cable used. For digital operation, used the DVI-D signal cable provided. For analog operation, use the VGA signal cable provided.

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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 end of the DVI-D cable to the DVI connector on the monitor and the other end to the DVI connector on the computer. This cable is provided with the monitor.

CAUTION: The DVI-D cable supplied with the monitor is for

digital-to-digital connection only. Your computer must have a DVI-compatible graphics card installed for use with this cable.

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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

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 or trip over them. Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.

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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.)

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