HP (Hewlett-Packard) L2208W manual

HP L1750, L1950, L1710, L1910, L1908w, L1908wm, L1945w, L1945wv, L2208w, and L2245w LCD Monitors User Guide[...]

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About This Guide This guide provides information on setting up the monito r, installing dri vers, using the on-screen displa y menu, troubleshooting and technical specifi cations. WARNING! Text set off in this manner in dicates that failure to follow di rections could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner in di[...]

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Table of contents 1 Product Features HP LCD Moni tors .......... ........... ............. .......... .............. .......... ............. ........... ............ ....... ......... ......... 1 2 Safety and Maintena nce Guidelines Important Safety Information ............. ....... .......... ......... .......... ....... .......... ......... ....[...]

Sleep Timer Mode ........... ......... ........ ........... ........ ........... ........ ......... .......... ......... ........ ........ ...... ......... . 30 HP Disp lay LiteSa ver ... .............. ........... .............. ........... .............. ........... .............. ........... ... ........... .... 31 Installing the HP Displa y Lit[...]

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1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The flat panel monitors have an active matrix, thin-f ilm transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor models and feature s include: ● L1750 model, 43.2 cm (17 -inch) diagonal viewable are a display with 1280 × 1024 re solution, plus full-scree n support fo r lower resolutions ● L1950 model, 48[...]

● Swivel and height adjustment capabi lities (select models) ● Removable base for flexib le monitor panel mounting solutio ns ● Video signal input to suppo rt VGA analog with VGA signal cable provid ed ● Video signal input to su pport DVI digital with DVI-D signal cable provided (select models) ● USB 2.0 hub with one upstre am (connects t[...]

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with the monitor. If an other cord is used, u se only a power sour ce and connection appr opriate for this mon itor. For information on the correct pow er cord set to use w ith the monitor, r efer to the Power Cord Se t Requirements on page 52 in Appen dix C. [...]

Maintenance Guidelines To enhance th e performance and extend the life of the monitor: ● Do not open th e monitor cabinet or attempt to se rvice this product yourself. Adjust onl y those controls that are covered in th e operating instruct ions. If the m onitor is no t operating properly or has been dr opped or damaged , contact an authoriz ed HP[...]

3 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, en sure that the power is turned off to the mon itor, computer system, and other attached devices, then foll ow the instructions below. Unfolding the Double-Hinged Monitor Pedestal Base 1. Lift the monitor from its box and place it o n a flat surface with th e display head fa cing up. 2. Pivot the dis[...]

4. Using both hand s on the outer edg es of the display b ezel, pull up gently on the monitor display head (1) to extend the pedesta l base (2) to the desired height. CAUTION : Do not touch the surface of the LCD pane l. Pressure on the pane l may cause non- uniformity of colo r or disorientatio n of the liqu id cr ystals. If this occurs the screen[...]

Unfolding the Single-Hinged Monitor Pedestal Base 1. Lift the monitor from its box a nd place it face down on a flat surface covered by a soft, clean cloth. 2. Hold down the monitor display head with one han d and unfold the b ase 90 degrees with th e other hand. CAUTION: Do not touch th e surface of the LCD panel . Pressure on the panel may cau se[...]

Rear Components Figure 3-4 Re ar Components Component Funct ion 1 AC Power Conn ector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 Audio In (select models) Connects the audio cable to the monitor's inter nal speakers (select models) 3 USB Downs tream Connectors (2) (select models) Connects optional USB devices to the mon itor. 4 USB Upstream C[...]

Cable Management Use the cable manag ement feature to secure and h ide your cables wh en viewed from the front. Before conn ecting the cables to monito r models with a single-hing ed base, route the ca bles through the hole in the center o f the moni tor stand. Figure 3 -5 Using the Cable Mana gement Feature (Single-Hinged Base) After connecting th[...]

Connecting the Cables 1. Place the monito r in a convenie nt, well-v entilated locatio n near the computer. 2. Connect a VGA sign al cable or DVI-D signal cab le. NOTE: For models with both VGA and DVI-D connec tors, the monito r is capable of su pporting either analog or digital input. The video mo de is determined by the video cable used. T he mo[...]

4. Connect one end of the provided USB cable to the USB hub connector on the rear panel of the computer, an d the other end to the upstream USB con nector on the monito r (on select models). Figure 3-8 Connecting the USB Cable WARNING ! To reduce the risk of elec tric sh ock or damage to the equipmen t: Do not disable the pow er cord grounding plug[...]

5. Connect one end of the p ower cable to the AC p ower connector on the back of the mon itor, and the other end t o an electric al wall outlet. Figure 3-9 Connecting the Power Cable Adjusting the Monitor NOTE: Your monitor model may look d ifferent than the model in the following illustration s. 1. Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward[...]

2. Swivel the monito r to the left or right for the best viewing a ngle (select model s). Figure 3-11 Swiveling the Monitor 3. Adjust the monitor's height so that it is paralle l to your eye height for a comfortable viewing p osition (select models). Figure 3-12 Adjusting the Height Adjusting the Monitor 13[...]

4. Pivot the monitor clockwise from landsca pe to portrait orien tation viewi ng to adapt to your application (select models). Figure 3-13 Pivoting the Monitor NOTE: To view informati on on the screen in portrait m ode, you will need to install the Pivot Pro software included on the softwar e and documentat ion CD. The po sition of the OSD menu can[...]

Connecting USB Devices Two USB connector s (on select models) are used to connect devi ces such as a digital camera, USB keyboard, or USB mouse. NOTE: You must connect the USB hub cable from the mo ni tor to the computer to enable th e USB 2.0 ports on the monitor. Re fer to Step 4 in Connecting the Cables on page 10 . Figure 3 -14 Conn ecting USB [...]

Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base You can remove the monito r panel from the pedestal b ase to install the panel on a wall , a swing arm, or other mountin g fixture. CAUTION: Before beginning to disassem ble the moni tor, be sure the monitor is turne d off and the power and signal cables are both disconne cted. If the monitor has a connected audio[...]

b. On the single-hinged b ase, there are three scre ws that connect the monitor panel to the pedestal base. Figure 3-17 Removing the Single- Hinged Pedestal Base 4. Lift up on the pe destal base to remove it from the moni tor display he ad. Mounting the Monitor HP provides an HP Flat Panel M onito r Quick Release (pur chased separately) that instal[...]

3. Place the optional HP Quick R elease onto the ba ck of the monitor. Line up the holes on the HP Quick Release with the mo unting holes on the back of the monitor. Figure 3-18 Mounting the HP Quick Release 4. Insert four 10mm screws into th e mounting holes and tighten. 5. Mount the HP Quick Release to a swing arm or other moun ting fixture using[...]

6. Insert the monitor panel into the HP Quick Release, an d then press down firmly on the monitor to lock it in place. When the HP Quick Rel ease locks, it will make a clicking sound. Figure 3-20 Inserting the Monitor Panel in to the HP Qui ck Release 7. Reconnect the cables to the mo nitor panel. Locating the Rating Labels The rating labels on the[...]

4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities The CD that come s with the moni tor contai ns files you can in stall on the computer: ● an .INF (Information) file ● an .ICM (Image Color Match ing) file ● auto-adjust ment pattern utility ● additional software for the monitor model NOTE: If the monitor does not include a CD, the .INF a nd .IC[...]

Installing the .INF and .ICM Files After you determi ne that you nee d to update, you can install the .INF and .ICM files from the CD or download the m. Installing from the CD To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from the CD: 1. Insert the CD i n the computer CD-ROM d rive. The CD menu is displayed. 2. View the Monitor Driver So ftwar[...]

To use the auto-adjustme nt feature: 1. Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting. 2. Press the -/Auto button on the mon itor front panel. ● You can also pres s the Menu button, then select Image Control from t he OSD Main Menu. Refer to Adjusting the Monitor Settings on pa ge 24 in this chapter. ● If the result is not satisf[...]

Front Panel Controls Table 4-1 Monitor Front Pane l Controls Control Functi on 1 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. 2 Minus ● If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward through the OSD me nu and de crease adjustment levels. ● If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the auto adjustment feature to optimize the screen image. [...]

Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjuste d from the On-Screen Display (O SD) menu or from th e HP Display Assistant utility. Using the On-Screen Display Menu Use the On-Screen Display (O SD) to adjust the screen image based on yo ur viewing preference s. To access the OSD, do the following: 1. If the monitor is not already[...]

OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the On-Screen Display (OSD) me nu selections and their fun ctional descriptions. After changing an OSD menu item, and if the menu screen has these option s, you may choose to: ● Cancel —to return to the previous menu level. ● Save and Re turn —to save all changes and retu rn to the OSD Main Menu[...]

Icon Main Menu Submenu Description 9300 K Changes to slightly blueish white. 6500 K Changes to slightly reddish white. Custom Colo r Selects and adjusts your own color scales: ● R—sets your own red co lor levels ● G—sets your own green color levels ● B—sets your own blue color levels sRGB Sets your screen colors to a dapt to the color s[...]

Icon Main Menu Submenu Descript ion Mode Display Displays the resolution, r efresh rate and frequency information on the screen each time the OSD Main Menu is accessed. Select: ● On ● Off Depending on monitor model, factory default is On or Off. Power-On Status Display Displays the operating status of the monitor each time the monitor is powere[...]

Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Default Video Input Selects the default or primary video input signal when the monitor is connected to two active and valid video sources. The monitor will automatically determine the video format. The default input selection is DVI. Analog — VGA — Selects VGA input. Digital — DVI — Selects DVI input. Info[...]

Optimizing Digital Conversion Two controls in the on-screen displa y can be adjusted to improve image perfo rmance: Clock and Clock Phase. NOTE: The Clock and Clock Pha se controls are adjust able o nly when using an ana log input. These controls are not adjustab le for digital inputs. The Clock must first be set correctly since the Clock Phase set[...]

Identifying Monitor Conditions Special messages will appear on th e monitor screen wh en identifying the follow ing monitor conditions: ● Input Signal Out of Ra nge—Change resolution setting to 1280 x 1024 – 60Hz , —Indicates th e monitor does not support the input sign al because the resolution and/or re fresh rate are set high er than the[...]

● Timer: On/Of f ● Sleep Now To set the timer: 1. Press the Menu button on the monitor front panel to display the OSD Menu . 2. Scroll down an d highlight Ma nagement . 3. Press the Menu button to select Managemen t . 4. Scroll down an d highlight an d select Sleep Timer > Set Current Time . NOTE: You must set the current local time before y[...]

3. After installing the software, click the HP Display LiteSaver icon in the Windows system tray or right-click the icon and select Configur e from the pop-u p menu. 4. Select the following op tions to configure the HP Display LiteSaver features: Table 4- 3 HP Display LiteSaver Configuration Op tions Select This Option To Do This Enable Display Lit[...]

3. Select sRGB . 4. Select Save and Return to e xit the menu. Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Wi ndows 2000 and Windows XP NOTE: To complete the following procedure, you must be logg ed in as an administrator or a memb er of the administrator’s group . If the computer is co nnected to a network, n etwork policy setti ngs may prevent yo[...]

A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following tab le lists possible problems, the poss ible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank. Powe r cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power button on front panel of the monitor is turned off. Press the front panel power button[...]

Problem Possible Cause Solution 1050 @ 60Hz (22” wide panel models) is displayed on screen. HP Display LiteSaver doesn't turn off the monitor screen. The Activity Extension time has not elapse d. The default Activity Extens ion value is set to 10 minutes. The HP Display Lite Save r will wait to detect no input or movement from the keyboard o[...]

Using the Worldwide Web For the online access to technical support inf ormatio n, self-solve tools, online assistance, communit y forums of IT experts, broa d mu tl ivendor knowledge b ase, monitoring and diagnostic to ols, go to http://www.hp. com/ support Preparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the trouble sho o ti[...]

B Technical Specifications NOTE: All performance specifications a re provided by the component manu facturers. Perf ormance specifications repr esent the highe st specification of all HP's component manufacturers' typical level specifications for pe rformance and actual performance may va ry either high er or lower. L1750 Model Table B -1[...]

Relative Humidity 20 to 80% Power Source 90 — 265 VAC, 45/63 Hz Altitude: Operating Storage 0 to 3657.6 m 0 to 12192 m 0 to 12,000 feet 0 to 40,000 feet Power Consumptio n (maximum) <40 watts Input Terminal One VGA connector with cable included; one DVI connector with cable included L1950 Model Table B-2 L1950 Specifications Display Type 48.3 [...]

Power Source 90 — 265 VAC, 45/63 Hz Altitude: Operating Storage 0 to 3657.6 m 0 to 12192 m 0 to 12,000 feet 0 to 40,000 feet Power Consumption (maximum) <44 watts Input Terminal One VGA connector with cable included; one DVI connector with cable includ ed L1710 Model Table B -3 L171 0 Specific ations Display Type 43.2 cm TFT LCD 17 inches View[...]

Power Consumptio n (maximum) <45 watts Input Terminal One VGA conne ctor with cable included L1910 Model Table B-4 L1910 Specifications Display Type 48.3 cm TFT LCD 19 inches Viewable Image Size 48.3 cm diagona l 19–inch diagonal Tilt -5 to 25° Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 4.9 kg 10.8 lbs. Dimensions (include base) Height Depth Width 41.6 cm 19.[...]

L1908w Model Table B -5 L1908w Specification s Display Type 48.3 cm wide screen TFT LCD 19 inches wide screen Viewable Image Size 48.3 cm diagonal 19–in ch diagonal Tilt -5 to 25° Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 5.1 kg 11.2 lbs. Dimensions (include base) Height Depth Width 37.0 cm 18.7 cm 44.6 cm 14.58 inches 7.35 inches 17.56 inches Maximum Graphic R[...]

L1908wm Model Table B-6 L1908wm Specifications Display Type 48.3 cm wide screen TFT LCD 19 inches wide screen Viewable Image Size 48.3 cm diagonal 19–inch diagonal Tilt -5 to 25° Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 5.1 kg 11.2 lbs. Dimensions (include base) Height Depth Width 37.0 cm 18.7 cm 44.6 cm 14.58 inches 7.35 inches 17.56 inches Maximum Graphic Re[...]

L1945w Model Table B -7 L1945w Specification s Display Type 48.3 cm wide screen TFT LCD 19 inches wide screen Viewable Image Size 48.3 cm diagonal 19–in ch diagonal Tilt -5 to 35° Swivel -45 to 45° Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 6.8 kg 15.0 lbs. Dimensions (include base) Height Depth Width 45.65 cm 30.12 cm 44.6 cm 17.97 inches 11.86 inches 17.56 in[...]

L1945wv Model Table B-8 L1945wv Specifications Display Type 48.3 cm wide screen TFT LCD 19 inches wide screen Viewable Image Size 48.3 cm diagona l 19–inch diagonal Tilt -5 to 35° Swivel -45 to 45° Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 6.8 kg 15.0 lbs. Dimensions (include base) Height Depth Width 45.65 cm 30.12 cm 44.6 cm 17.97 inches 11.86 inches 17.56 in[...]

L2208w Model Table B -9 L2208w Specification s Display Type 55.9 cm wide screen TFT LCD 22 inches wide screen Viewable Image Size 55.9 cm diagonal 22–inch diagonal Tilt -5 to 25° Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 5.44 kg 12.0 lbs. Dimensions (include base) Height Depth Width 39.3 cm 11.6 cm 51.5 cm 15.47 inches 4.57 inches 20.28 inches Maximum Graphic R[...]

L2245w Model Table B-10 L2245w Specificati ons Display Type 55.9 cm wide screen TFT LCD 22 inches wide screen Viewable Image Size 55.9 cm diagonal 22–inch diagonal Tilt -5 to 35° Swivel -45 to 45° Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 7.6 kg 16.76 lbs. Dimensions (include base) Height Depth Width 34.5 cm 16.0 cm 53.7 cm 13.58 inches 6.3 inches 21.14 inches[...]

Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most co mmonly use d modes and are set as factory defaults. This monitor automatically recognized these preset modes and they will ap pear properly sized and centered on the screen. L1750, L1950, L1710, and L1910 Models Table B-11 F actory Preset Modes Preset Pixel [...]

8 1024 × 768 60.0 75.0 9 1152 × 720 44.9 60.0 10 1152 × 870 68.7 75.1 11 1152 × 900 61.8 66.0 12 1280 × 768 47.4 60.0 13 1280 × 960 60.0 60.0 14 1280 × 1024 64 .0 60.0 15 1280 × 1024 80 .0 75.0 16 1440 x 900 55.9 59.9 L2208w and L2245w Models Table B-13 Factor y Preset Modes Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Vert Freq (Hz) 1 640 × 480 31[...]

Entering User Modes The video con troller signal may occasion ally call for a mode that is not prese t if: ● You are not using a stand ard graphics adapte r. ● You are not using a prese t mode. It this occurs, you may nee d to readjust the para m eters of the monitor screen by us ing the on-screen display. Your chan ges can be made to a ny or a[...]

C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to p rovide reasonab le protection against h armful interference in a residential installa tion. This equipme nt genera[...]

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Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE , Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen , Germany German Ergonomics Notice HP products which bear t he “GS” approval mark, when forming part of a system comprising HP brand computers, keybo ards and monitors th at bear the “GS” approval mark, meet the applicab le ergonomic requirements. The i nstallation gu[...]

CAUTION: Do not use t he power cord receive d with this produc t on any other p roducts. Product Environmental Notices Energy Star Compliance Monitors that are marked with the ENERGY STAR Logo meet the require ments of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR program. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Hewlett Packard Company has de termi[...]

Restriction of Hazard ous Substances (RoHS) A Japanese regu latory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, 20 05, mandates that manufactur ers provide Material Conte nt Declarat ions for certain categories of electronic products offered for sale aft er July 1, 2006. To vie w the JIS C 0950 mat erial declarat ion for this product, visit ht[...]

D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor u ses high-precision techno logy, manufactured accordin g to HP standards, to guarantee trouble-free performanc e. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small b right or dark sp ots. This is commo n to all LCD displa ys used in products supp lied by all vendor[...]