HP L2045 User Guide

							Connecting USB Devices
The monitor provides two USB connectors on the rear panel to connect devices such as a digital camera,
USB keyboard, or USB mouse.
NOTE:You must connect the USB hub cable from the monitor to the computer or to a USB hub to
enable the USB 2.0 ports on the monitor. Refer to Step 2 in 
Connecting the Monitor on page 7.
Figure 3-12  Connecting USB Devices
Using the Accessory Rails
The monitor features accessory rails on the rear that may be used to mount optional devices, such as
the HP speaker bar, onto the monitor. Refer to the documentation included with the optional device for
detailed mounting instructions.
Figure 3-13  Using the Accessory Rails Feature
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							Mounting Solutions
Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base
You can remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base to mount the panel on a wall, a swing arm,
or other mounting fixture.
CAUTION:Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and the
power and signal cables are both disconnected. If the monitor has a connected audio cable, disconnect
it.
1.Disconnect and remove the signal and power cables from the back of the monitor.
2.Lay the monitor face down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched, defaced, or broken.
3.Remove the four screws that attach the pedestal base to the back of the monitor panel.
Figure 3-14  Removing the Monitor from the Pedestal Base
Mounting the Monitor
An optional HP Quick Release can be attached to the monitor panel. It allows you to quickly and securely
attach the monitor panel to the mounting fixture.
1.Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refer to 
Removing the Monitor Pedestal
Base on page 14 steps in the previous section.
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							2.To mount the monitor to a swing arm, wall or other mounting fixture using the HP Quick Release,
follow the instructions provided in the documentation that comes with Quick Release.
Figure 3-15  Mounting the Monitor to a Swing Arm Using Quick Release
Figure 3-16  Mounting the Monitor to the Wall Using Quick Release
CAUTION:The Quick Release is designed to support a maximum of up to 24 lbs. (10.9 kg). If
you are mounting to a wall, HP recommends that you consult with a qualified engineering,
architectural, or construction professional to determine the appropriate type and quantity of
mounting fasteners required for the application and to ensure that the mounting solution is properly
installed to support applied loads.
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							3.If mounting the monitor using another manufacturer’s solution, use the screws previously removed
from the monitor base to mount the display to a swing arm or other mounting fixture. Consult the
documentation included with the mounting fixture for additional instructions.
CAUTION:This monitor supports the VESA industry-standard 100mm mounting holes. To attach
a third-party mounting solution to the monitor, four 4mm, 0.7 pitch, and 10mm long screws are
required (not provided with the monitor). Longer screws should not be used because they may
damage the monitor. It is important to verify that the manufacturer’s mounting solution is compliant
with the VESA standard and is rated to support the weight of the monitor display panel. For best
performance, it is important to use the power and video cables provided with the monitor.
Figure 3-17  Mounting the Monitor Using a Third-Party Solution
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							Mounting to the Pedestal Base
An optional HP Quick Release can be attached to the pedestal base. It allows you to quickly and securely
attach some models of the HP thin client to the monitor.
To mount an HP thin client to the pedestal base using the HP Quick Release, follow the instructions
provided in the documentation that comes with Quick Release.
Figure 3-18  Mounting a Thin Client to the Pedestal Base
CAUTION:It is important to verify that the weight of the thin client does not affect the stability of the
monitor.
Locating the Rating Labels
The rating labels on the monitor provide the spare part number, product number, and serial number.
You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monitor model. The rating labels are
located on the rear panel of the monitor display head.
Figure 3-19  Locating the Rating Labels
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							4 Operating the Monitor
Software and Utilities
The CD that comes with the monitor contains files you can install on the computer:
●an .INF (Information) file
●an .ICM (Image Color Matching) file
●auto-adjustment pattern utility
●additional software for the monitor model
Adobe Reader is supplied on this CD and can be installed from the menu.
NOTE:If the monitor does not include a CD, the .INF and .ICM files can be downloaded from the HP
monitors support Web site. See 
Downloading from the Worldwide Web on page 19 in this chapter.
The Information File
The .INF file defines monitor resources used by Microsoft Windows operating systems to ensure monitor
compatibility with the computer’s graphics adapter.
This monitor is Microsoft Windows Plug and Play compatible and the monitor will work correctly without
installing the .INF file. Monitor Plug and Play compatibility requires that the computer’s graphic card is
VESA DDC2b-compliant and that the monitor connects directly to the graphics card. Plug and Play does
not work through separate BNC type connectors or through distribution buffers/boxes.
The Image Color Matching File
The .ICM files are data files that are used in conjunction with graphics programs to provide consistent
color matching from monitor screen to printer, or from scanner to monitor screen. The .ICM file contains
a monitor color system profile. This file is activated from within graphics programs that support this
feature.
NOTE:The ICM color profile is written in accordance with the International Color Consortium (ICC)
Profile Format specification.
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							Installing the .INF and .ICM Files
After you determine that you need to update, you can install the .INF and .ICM files from the CD or
download them.
Installing from the CD
To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from the CD:
1.Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is displayed.
2.View the Monitor Driver Software Readme file.
3.Select Install Monitor Driver Software.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions.
5.After the software has been installed, restart Windows.
6.Ensure that the proper resolution and refresh rates appear in the Windows Display control panel.
NOTE:You may need to install the digitally signed monitor .INF and .ICM files manually from the CD
in the event of an installation error. Refer to the Monitor Driver Software Readme file on the CD.
Downloading from the Worldwide Web
To download the latest version of .INF and .ICM files from the HP monitors support Web site:
1.Refer to 
http://www.hp.com/support and select the country region.
2.Follow the links for the monitor to the support page and download page.
3.Ensure the system meets the requirements.
4.Download the software by following the instructions.
Using the Auto-Adjustment Function
You can optimize the screen performance for the VGA (analog) input by using the −/Auto button on the
monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software utility on the CD provided.
Do not use this procedure if the monitor is using a DVI input. If the monitor is using a VGA (analog)
input, this procedure can correct the following image quality conditions:
●Fuzzy or unclear focus
●Ghosting, streaking or shadowing effects
●Faint vertical bars
●Thin, horizontal scrolling lines
●An off-center picture
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							To use the auto-adjustment feature:
1.Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting.
2.Press the −/Auto button on the monitor front panel.
●You can also press the Menu/Select button, then select Auto-Adjustment from the OSD Main
Menu. Refer to 
Adjusting the Monitor Settings on page 22 in this chapter.
●If the result is not satisfactory, continue with the procedure.
3.Insert the CD in the disc drive. The CD menu is displayed.
4.Select Open Auto-Adjustment Software. The setup test pattern is displayed.
5.Press the −/Auto button on the monitor front panel to produce a stable, centered image.
6.Press the ESC key or any other key on the keyboard to exit the test pattern.
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							Front Panel Controls
Table 4-1  Monitor Front Panel Controls
Control Function
1Menu/SelectOpens, selects or exits the OSD menu.
2− (Minus)/Auto●Navigates backward through the OSD menu and
decreases adjustment levels.
●When the OSD menu is inactive, activates the auto
adjustment feature to optimize the screen image.
3+ (Plus)Navigates forward through the OSD menu and increases
adjustment levels.
4Input SelectSelects the video input (DVI-D or VGA)
5Power LEDFully powered = Green.
Sleep mode = Amber.
Sleep Timer mode = Flashing Amber.
6 Power Turns the monitor on or off.
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							Adjusting the Monitor Settings
The monitor settings can be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu or from the HP Display
Assistant utility.
Using the On-Screen Display Menu
Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences. To
access the OSD, do the following:
1.If the monitor is not already on, press the Power button to turn on the monitor.
2.To access the OSD Menu, press the Menu/Select button on the monitor’s front panel.
3.To navigate through the OSD Menu, press the + (Plus) button on the monitor’s front panel to scroll
up, or the − (Minus)/Auto button to scroll in reverse.
4.To select an item from the OSD Menu, use the + or – buttons to scroll to and highlight your selection,
then press the Menu/Select button to select that function.
5.Adjust the item using the + or – buttons on the front panel to adjust the scale.
6.After adjusting the function, select Save and Return, or Cancel if you don’t want to save the setting,
then select Exit from the Main Menu.
NOTE:If the buttons remain untouched for 10 seconds while displaying a menu, new adjustments will
be discarded and the settings will revert to previous settings and exit the menu.
OSD Menu Selections
The following table lists the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selections and their functional descriptions.
After changing an OSD menu item, and if the menu screen has these options, you may choose to:
●Cancel - to return to the previous menu level.
●Save and Return - to save all changes and return to the OSD Main Menu screen. This Save and
Return option is only active if you change a menu item.
●Reset - to change back to the previous setting.
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