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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User Guide 
HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors 
First Edition (January 2005) 
Document Part Number: 372837-001 
 
						

							
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 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 
Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables . . . . . . . 3–3 
Connecting the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3 
Removing the Monitor Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10 
Mounting the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11 
Locating the Rating Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13 
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 Monitor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5 
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13 
Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 
2000 and Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13 
A Troubleshooting 
Solving Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 
Using the Worldwide Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3 
Preparing to call Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3 
B Technical Specifications 
L1740 Flat Panel Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1 
L1940 Flat Panel Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3 
Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4 
Entering User Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5 
Energy Saver Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–6 
C Agency Regulatory Notices 
Federal Communications Commission Notice. . . . . . . . . C–1 
Modifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1 
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–4 
Korean Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–4 
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EPA Energy Star Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–4 
Power Cord Set Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–5 
D LCD Monitor Quality 
and Pixel Policy 
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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. 
■	Tilt, swivel, and height adjustment capabilities. 
■	Easily removable base for flexible mounting solutions. 
■	Multiple video inputs supported: 
❏	VGA Analog 
❏	DVI signal input (available on select models) 
■	VGA analog signal cable included. 
■	USB 2.0 hub with one upstream (connects to the computer) 
and two downstream (connects to USB devices) ports. 
■	USB cable included to connect the monitor’s USB ports to 
the USB connector on the computer. 
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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. 
■	AssetControl 
■	Compliant with the following regulated specifications: 
❏	EPA ENERGY STAR 
❏	European Union CE Directives 
❏	Swedish MPR II 1990 
❏	Swedish TCO 
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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. 
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 be connected to a grounded (earthed) 
power outlet that is easily accessible to the operator. The grounding 
plug is an important safety feature. 
ÅWARNING: 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 
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 
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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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 monitor 
face down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched, 
defaced, or broken. 
Cleaning the Monitor 
1. Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet. 
2. Turn off the monitor and the computer. 
3. Clean the monitor plastics with a clean cloth dampened with 
water. 
4. Clean the monitor screen with an antistatic screen cleaner. 
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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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