HP L1940 User Guide

							
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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. 
Unfolding the Monitor Base 
The monitor is shipped with the base attached in a folded flat 
position. To begin using the monitor, you must unfold the base 
and place the monitor in an upright position. 
Unfolding the Base 
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Setting Up the Monitor 
Identifying Rear Panel Components

Rear Panel Components 
No. Component Function 
1 AC power 
connector 
Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 
2 USB downstream 
connectors 
Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. 
3 USB upstream 
connector 
Connects the USB cable to the host (computer or 
another USB hub). 
4 DVI connector 
(available on select 
models) 
Connects the DVI-D signal cable to the monitor. 
5 VGA connector Connects the VGA cable to the monitor. 
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Setting Up the Monitor 
Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables 
There are two signal input connectors: 
■ VGA connector 
■ DVI-D connector (available on select models) 
The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have 
valid video signals. The inputs can be selected through the 
On-Screen Display (OSD) feature or by pressing the + button (to 
enable VGA signal input) or the – button (to enable DVI signal 
input) on the monitor front bezel. 
Connecting the Monitor 
ÅWARNING: 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 
1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location 
near your computer. 
2. Pivot the monitor to the portrait position. Connect one end of 
the power cable to the power connector on the monitor 1, 
and the other end to an electrical wall outlet 2. 
Connecting the Power Cable 
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3. For analog operation, connect one end of the VGA signal 
cable to the VGA connector on the monitor 1, and the other 
end to the VGA connector on the computer 2. 
Connecting the VGA Signal Cable 
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4. Connect the USB cable to the USB upstream connector on 
the monitor 1 and to a convenient USB connector on the 
computer 2. 
Connecting the USB Cable 
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5. Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the 
monitor’s tilt, swivel, and height adjustment capabilities. 
Adjusting the Tilt 
Adjusting the Swivel 
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Adjusting the Height 
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Pivoting the Monitor 
ÄCAUTION: 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 your 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. 
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Setting Up the Monitor 
Removing the Monitor Base 
The monitor base can be removed to mount the monitor on a wall, 
a swing arm or other mounting fixture. Read the caution and 
warning statements below before beginning the procedure. 
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CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the 
monitor is turned off and the power and signal cables are both 
disconnected. 
Lay the front bezel down on a soft area to prevent it from getting 
scratched, defaced, or broken 
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WARNING: Do not remove the base from the monitor while the 
monitor is in the upright position. Before removing the monitor from 
the base, ensure that the monitor is lying flat, front bezel down, and 
that the base is set to the maximum base extension. Attempting to 
remove the monitor from the base while upright in the minimum base 
extension may result in injury to the user. 
1. Disconnect and remove the signal and power cables from the 
back of the monitor. 
ÄCAUTION: Ensure that the bottom of the monitor base is positioned 
over a table or desktop before removing the base from the monitor. 
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