HP L1950g User Guide

							HP L1750, L1950/L1950g, L1710, L1910,
L1908w, L1908wm, L1945w, L1945wv,
L2208w, L2245w/L2245wg, and L2445w LCD
Monitors
User Guide
 
						

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							About This Guide
This guide provides information on setting up the monitor, installing drivers, using the on-screen display
menu, troubleshooting and technical specifications.
WARNING!Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily
harm or loss of life.
CAUTION:Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage
to equipment or loss of information.
NOTE:Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.
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							Table of contents
1  Product Features
HP LCD Monitors ................................................................................................................................. 1
2  Safety and Maintenance Guidelines
Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................ 3
Maintenance Guidelines ....................................................................................................................... 4
Cleaning the Monitor ............................................................................................................ 4
Shipping the Monitor ............................................................................................................ 4
3  Setting Up the Monitor
Unfolding the Double-Hinged Monitor Pedestal Base .......................................................................... 5
Unfolding the Single-Hinged Monitor Pedestal Base ........................................................................... 6
Rear Components ................................................................................................................................ 7
Cable Management .............................................................................................................................. 9
Connecting the Cables ....................................................................................................................... 10
Adjusting the Monitor .......................................................................................................................... 12
Turning on the Monitor ....................................................................................................................... 14
Connecting USB Devices ................................................................................................................... 15
Using the Accessory Rails .................................................................................................................. 15
Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base ................................................................................................ 16
Mounting the Monitor ......................................................................................................... 17
Locating the Rating Labels ................................................................................................................. 20
4  Operating the Monitor
Software and Utilities .......................................................................................................................... 21
The Information File ........................................................................................................... 21
The Image Color Matching File .......................................................................................... 21
Installing the .INF and .ICM Files ....................................................................................................... 22
Installing from the CD ........................................................................................................ 22
Downloading from the Worldwide Web .............................................................................. 22
Using the Auto-Adjustment Function .................................................................................................. 22
Front Panel Controls ..........................................................................................................................  24
Adjusting the Monitor Settings ............................................................................................................ 25
Using the On-Screen Display Menu ..................................................................................  25
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							OSD Menu Selections ....................................................................................... 26
Optimizing Digital Conversion ........................................................................... 30
Using the HP Display Assistant Utility ............................................................................... 30
Identifying Monitor Conditions ............................................................................................................ 31
Sleep Timer Mode .............................................................................................................................. 32
HP Display LiteSaver ......................................................................................................................... 33
Installing the HP Display LiteSaver Software .................................................................... 33
sRGB Support .................................................................................................................................... 33
Changing the Color Temperature ...................................................................................... 34
Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP .................... 34
Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows Vista ................................................ 34
Appendix A  Troubleshooting
Solving Common Problems ................................................................................................................ 35
Using the Worldwide Web .................................................................................................................. 37
Preparing to Call Technical Support ................................................................................................... 37
Appendix B  Technical Specifications
L1750 Model ....................................................................................................................................... 38
L1950/L1950g Model .......................................................................................................................... 39
L1710 Model ....................................................................................................................................... 40
L1910 Model ....................................................................................................................................... 41
L1908w Model .................................................................................................................................... 42
L1908wm Model ................................................................................................................................. 43
L1945w Model .................................................................................................................................... 44
L1945wv Model .................................................................................................................................. 45
L2208w Model .................................................................................................................................... 46
L2245w/L2245wg Model .................................................................................................................... 47
L2445w Model .................................................................................................................................... 48
Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions ............................................................................................ 49
L1750, L1950/L1950g, L1710, and L1910 Models ............................................................ 49
L1908w, 1908wm, L1945w, and L1945wv Models ............................................................ 49
L2208w and L2245w/L2245wg Models ............................................................................. 50
L2445w Model ................................................................................................................... 51
Entering User Modes .......................................................................................................................... 52
Energy Saver Feature ........................................................................................................................ 52
Appendix C  Agency Regulatory Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice ................................................................................... 53
Modifications ...................................................................................................................... 53
Cables ................................................................................................................................ 53
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (United States Only) ................. 53
Canadian Notice ................................................................................................................................. 54
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							Avis Canadien .................................................................................................................................... 54
European Union Regulatory Notice .................................................................................................... 54
German Ergonomics Notice ............................................................................................................... 55
Japanese Notice ................................................................................................................................. 55
Korean Notice ..................................................................................................................................... 55
Power Cord Set Requirements ........................................................................................................... 55
Japanese Power Cord Requirements ................................................................................ 55
Product Environmental Notices .......................................................................................................... 56
Energy Star Compliance .................................................................................................... 56
Materials Disposal ............................................................................................................. 56
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European
Union ................................................................................................................................. 56
Chemical Substances ........................................................................................................ 57
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ................................................................... 57
Appendix D  LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy
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							1 Product Features
HP LCD Monitors
The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel. The
monitor models and features include:
●L1750 model, 43.2 cm (17-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1280 × 1024 resolution, plus
full-screen support for lower resolutions
●L1950/L1950g model, 48.3 cm (19-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1280 x 1024
resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions
●L1710 model, 43.2 cm (17-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1280 × 1024 resolution, plus
full-screen support for lower resolutions
●L1910 model, 48.3 cm (19-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1280 × 1024 resolution, plus
full-screen support for lower resolutions
●L1908w model, 48.3 cm (19-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1440 × 900 resolution, plus
full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size while
preserving original aspect ratio
●L1908wm model, 48.3 cm (19-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1440 × 900 resolution,
plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size
while preserving original aspect ratio
●L1945w model, 48.3 cm (19-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1440 × 900 resolution, plus
full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size while
preserving original aspect ratio
●L1945wv model, 48.3 cm (19-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1440 × 900 resolution, plus
full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size while
preserving original aspect ratio
●L2208w model, 55.88 cm (22-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1680 x 1050 resolution,
plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size
while preserving original aspect ratio
●L2245w/L2245wg model, 55.88 cm (22-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1680 x 1050
resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum
image size while preserving original aspect ratio
●L2445w model, 60.96 cm (24-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1920 x 1200 resolution,
plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size
while preserving original aspect ratio
●Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or moving side-to-side
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							●Tilt capability
●Pivot capability to rotate display to portrait mode (select models)
●Swivel and height adjustment capabilities (select models)
●Removable base for flexible monitor panel mounting solutions
●Video signal input to support VGA analog with VGA signal cable provided
●Video signal input to support DVI digital with DVI-D signal cable provided (select models)
●USB 2.0 hub with one upstream port (connects to the computer) and, depending on the model, two
or four downstream ports (connects to USB devices)
●USB cable provided to connect the monitors USB hub to the USB connector on the computer
●Accessory rail on monitor to accept optional mounted devices, such as an HP speaker bar
●Plug and play capability if supported by the system
●Privacy filter slots to insert filters (purchased separately) to block side screen viewing (select
models)
●Security slot provision on rear of monitor for optional cable lock
●Internal speakers (select models)
●Audio input signal cable (select models)
●Cable management feature for placement of cables and cords
●On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for easy setup and screen
optimization
●HP Display Assistant for adjusting monitor settings
●Software and documentation CD that includes software, monitor drivers, and product
documentation
●Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption
●Intelligent Management AssetControl
●Compliant with the following regulated specifications:
◦European Union CE Directives
◦Swedish TCO Requirements
◦Energy Star
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