HP L1740 User Guide

User Guide 
HP L1740 17” and L1940 19” 
Flat Panel Monitors 
Document Part Number: 372837-001 
January 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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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 
Unfolding the Monitor Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 
Identifying Rear Panel...

Contents 
Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6 
Adjusting Screen Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9 
Optimizing Analog Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9 
Identifying Monitor Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10 
Sleep Timer Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11 
sRGB Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12 
Changing the Color Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Contents 
EPA Energy Star Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–4 
Power Cord Set Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–5 
D LCD Monitor Quality 
and Pixel Policy 
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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: 
■	HP L1740 model, 17-inch (43.2 cm) viewable area display, 
with narrow bezels. 
■	HP L1940 model, 19-inch (48.3 cm) viewable area display, 
with narrow bezels. 
■	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. 
■...

Product Features 
■	Mounting feature on bottom of monitor to accept an optional 
Speaker Bar accessory kit. 
■	Plug and play capability if supported by your system. 
■	On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in English, Dutch, 
French, Italian, Simplified Chinese, German, and Spanish 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....

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. 
ÅWARNING: 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...

Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 
ÄCAUTION: 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...

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 the...