HP Compaq Q1910 User Guide

							Maintenance Guidelines
To enhance the performance and extend the life of the monitor:
●Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those
controls that are covered in the operating instructions. If the monitor is not operating properly or
has been dropped or damaged, contact an authorized HP 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 the 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 the monitor off when not in use. You can substantially increase the life expectancy of the
monitor by using a screen saver program and turning off the monitor when not in use.
●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 the 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 the 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.
4.Clean the monitor screen with an antistatic screen cleaner.
CAUTION:Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any other volatile substances to clean the
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 the monitor.
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							3 Setting Up the Monitor
Unpacking The Monitor
1.Unpack the monitor. Make sure all contents are included. Store the packing box.
2.Turn off the computer and other attached devices.
3.Determine whether the monitor will be desktop mounted or wall-mounted. See Installing the
Monitor in this chapter.
4.Prepare a flat area to assemble the monitor. You may need a flat, soft, protected area for placing
the monitor screen-down while preparing it for installation.
5.You need a Phillips screwdriver for preparing the monitor for wall-mounting. You may need a
straight-slot screwdriver to secure some cables.
Installing The Monitor
You can install the monitor on a desktop or wall-mount it. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-
ventilated location near your computer. Connect the monitor cables after you have installed the monitor.
NOTE:For displays with glossy bezels, the user should consider the placement of the display as the
bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces.
Preparing the monitor for desktop use
1.Set the monitor screen face down on a flat, soft, protected table or desk surface with the support
column overhanging the edge.
CAUTION:The screen is fragile. Avoid touching or applying pressure to the LCD screen; doing
so can cause damage.
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							2.Hold the base and push it onto the bottom of the support column until it snaps into place.
Figure 3-1  Installing the monitor base
3.Lift the monitor to an upright position and place on a flat, stable surface.
Figure 3-2  Monitor in upright position
Preparing the monitor for wall-mounting
1.Check the stability of the wall-mounting fixture.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury or of damage to the equipment, check that the
wall-mounting fixture is adequately installed and secured before attaching the monitor. Refer to the
instructions supplied with the wall-mounting fixture and check that it is capable of supporting the
monitor.
2.Disconnect the power cable and any other cables from the monitor.
3.Place the monitor face down on a flat, protected surface.
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							4.Release the base from the column by squeezing the two tabs toward each other. Pull the base
away from the column as you do so.
Figure 3-3  Bottom view of monitor base showing release tabs (circled)
5.Remove the screws inside the support column as indicated.
Figure 3-4  Remove the screws inside the support column
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							6.Rock the bottom of the support column until it snaps away from the top portion of the column, which
covers the support column mounting bracket.
Figure 3-5  Snapping the bottom portion of the column from the top
7.Slide the top portion of the column up to expose the mounting bracket.
Figure 3-6  Removing the top portion of the column
8.Remove the four screws that secure the column mounting bracket.
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							9.Slide the column mounting bracket away from the bottom of the monitor.
Figure 3-7  Sliding the column mounting bracket from the monitor
10.Remove the Compaq logo from the back of monitor to expose the top two threaded holes (A) and
(B) for the wall mount bracket. Place the tip of a small, flat blade screwdriver under the logo to pry
it up.
NOTE:The logo is held in place by rubber cement.
Figure 3-8  Removing the logo from the back of the monitor
AB
CD
Use the four holes (A), (B), (C), and (D) to attach the swing arm or other mounting fixture to the
back of the monitor with screws (not supplied).
11.Follow the instructions included with the mounting fixture to ensure that the monitor is safely
attached.
The four threaded holes that are on the back of the panel are compliant with the VESA standard
for mounting flat-panel monitors.
12.Attach a swing arm or other mounting fixture.
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							Connecting Monitor Cables
Connecting the VGA (Analog) Cable or DVI-D (Digital) Cable
Use a VGA video cable or a DVI-D cable to connect your monitor to your computer.
1.To connect the VGA cable
Connect one end of the VGA video cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the VGA
video connector on the computer.
NOTE:If your computer has a DVI connector and no VGA connector, use a DVI-I to VGA adapter
to connect your computer to the monitor. Connect the DVI-I to VGA adapter to the DVI connector
on the computer graphic card, and connect the VGA cable to the adapter and the monitor.
2.To connect the DVI-D cable
Connect one end of the DVI-D video cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the DVI-
D video connector on the computer. You can use this cable only if your computer has a DVI
compliant graphics card installed. The monitor DVI-D connector and cable are included with select
models only.
Figure 3-9  Connecting the VGA or a DVI-D cable
High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)
If your monitor supports HDCP, it can receive high-definition content. High-definition content is available
in many sources, such as Blu-ray Disc devices or HDTV air or cable broadcasts. If you do not have an
HDCP-enabled monitor, you will see a blank screen or a lower resolution picture when playing high-
definition protected content. Your computer graphics card and monitor must both support HDCP to
display protected content.
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							Connecting the Audio Cable
Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer by using the audio cable, as shown in the following
illustration:
Figure 3-10  Connecting the audio cables
NOTE:When using a VGA or DVI signal, you must connect your audio separately because a VGA or
DVI signal converts only video data, not audio data.
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							Connecting the Power Cable
1.Follow all Electrical and Power Warnings
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.
Be sure that the grounded power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible to the
operator and located as close to the equipment as possible. A power cord should be routed so that
it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items that are placed upon it or against it.
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.
See 
Technical Specifications on page 27 (Appendix B) for additional information.
Figure 3-11  Connecting the power cable
2.Connect one end of the power cable to the monitor and the other end to a grounded electrical outlet.
WARNING!To prevent injury from electrical shock, you should do one of the following if a properly
grounded electrical outlet is not available: (1) You should use an electrical outlet adapter that
provides proper grounding. (2) You should have a properly grounded electrical outlet installed.
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							Cable Management
Figure 3-12  Routing cables through the rear of the support column
Adjusting The Tilt
For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your own preference, as follows:
1.Face the front of the monitor and hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while changing
the tilt.
2.Adjust the tilt by moving the top edge of the monitor either toward or away from you, without
touching the screen.
Figure 3-13  Tilt adjustment
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