HP L1908w User Guide

							3 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 instructions below.
Unfolding the Double-Hinged Monitor Pedestal Base
1.Lift the monitor from its box and place it on a flat surface with the display head facing up.
2.Pivot the display head from portrait to landscape position (1).
3.Remove the swivel locking pin (2).
Figure 3-1  Removing the Swivel Locking Pin
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							4.Using both hands on the outer edges of the display bezel, pull up gently on the monitor display
head (1) to extend the pedestal base (2) to the desired height.
CAUTION:Do not touch the surface of the LCD panel. Pressure on the panel may cause non-
uniformity of color or disorientation of the liquid crystals. If this occurs the screen will not recover
to its normal condition.
Figure 3-2  Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base
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							Unfolding the Single-Hinged Monitor Pedestal Base
1.Lift the monitor from its box and place it face down on a flat surface covered by a soft, clean cloth.
2.Hold down the monitor display head with one hand and unfold the base 90 degrees with the other
hand.
CAUTION:Do not touch the surface of the LCD panel. Pressure on the panel may cause non-
uniformity of color or disorientation of the liquid crystals. If this occurs the screen will not recover to its
normal condition.
Figure 3-3  Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base
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							Rear Components
Figure 3-4  Rear Components
Component Function
1AC Power ConnectorConnects the AC power cord to the monitor.
2Audio In (select models)Connects the audio cable to the monitors internal speakers
(select models)
3USB Downstream
Connectors (2) (select
models)Connects optional USB devices to the monitor.
4USB Upstream
Connector (select
models)Connects the USB hub cable to the monitors USB hub
connector and to a host USB port/hub.
5DVI (select models)Connects the DVI-D cable to the monitor.
6 VGA Connects the VGA cable to the monitor.
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							Cable Management
Use the cable management feature to secure and hide your cables when viewed from the front.
Before connecting the cables to the monitor on the L1710, L1910, and L1908w models, route the cables
through the hole in the center of the monitor stand.
Figure 3-5  Using the Cable Management Feature for L1710, L1910, and L1908w Models
After connecting the cables to the monitor on the L1750 and L1950 models, place the cables through
the cable management channels on the sides of the monitor base.
Figure 3-6  Using the Cable Management Feature for L1750 and L1950 Models
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							Connecting the Cables
1.Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer.
2.Connect a VGA signal cable or DVI-D signal cable.
NOTE:For models with both VGA and DVI-D connectors, the monitor is capable of supporting
either analog or digital input. The video mode is determined by the video cable used. The monitor
will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be selected by
pressing the +/Input button on the front panel or through the On-Screen Display (OSD) feature by
pressing the Menu button.
●For analog operation, use the VGA signal cable provided. Connect the VGA signal cable to
the VGA connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the VGA connector on the
computer.
●For digital operation, use the DVI-D signal cable provided (select models). Connect the DVI-
D signal cable to the DVI connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the DVI
connector on the computer.
Figure 3-7  Connecting the Signal Cable
3.Connect the built-in monitor speakers (on select models) to the computer using the audio cable.
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							4.Connect one end of the provided USB cable to the USB hub connector on the rear panel of the
computer, and the other end to the upstream USB connector on the monitor (on select models).
Figure 3-8  Connecting the USB Cable
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the 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 equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.
For your safety, 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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							5.Connect one end of the power cable to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor, and
the other end to an electrical wall outlet.
Figure 3-9  Connecting the Power Cable
Adjusting the Monitor
1.Tilt the monitors panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level.
Figure 3-10  Tilting the Monitor
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							2.Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle (select models).
Figure 3-11  Swiveling the Monitor
3.Adjust the monitors height so that it is parallel to your eye height for a comfortable viewing position
(select models).
Figure 3-12  Adjusting the Height
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							4.Pivot the monitor clockwise from landscape to portrait orientation viewing to adapt to your
application (select models).
Figure 3-13  Pivoting the Monitor
NOTE:To view information on the screen in portrait mode, you will need to install the Pivot Pro
software included on the software and documentation CD. The position of the OSD menu can also
be rotated to portrait mode. To rotate the OSD menu, access the OSD menu, select Management,
then select OSD Control.
Turning on the Monitor
1.Press the power button on the computer to turn it on.
2.Press the power button on the front of the monitor to turn it on.
CAUTION:Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on
screen for a prolonged period of time.* To avoid burn-in image damage on the monitor screen, you
should always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it is not in use for a
prolonged period of time. Image retention is a condition that may occur on all LCD screens.
* A prolonged period of time is 12 consecutive hours of non-use.
NOTE:If pressing the power button has no effect, the Power Button Lock-out feature may be enabled.
To disable this feature, press and hold the monitor power button for 10 seconds.
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