HP (Hewlett-Packard) L2045W manual

HP L2045w 20" LCD Monitor 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 L2045w ............. ............. ............ .......... .............. ............ ............. ............ .............. ................. ......... 1 2 Safety and Maintena nce Guidelines Important Safety Information ............. ......... .......... .......... ............ ........... .......... ...[...]

OSD Menu Selections ........ .......... ........... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ........ 22 Optimiz ing Dig ital Co nversi on . .............. ............... ........... .............. ........... ......... 2 6 Using the HP Display Assi stant Utilit y ....................... ............................................ .[...]

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1 Product Features HP L2045w The flat panel monitor has an active ma trix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ● Large 20.1-inch (51 cm) wide-screen display with 1680 × 1050 resolution, plus full-scre en support for lower re solutions ● Wide viewing an gle to allow viewing from a sittin g or [...]

● Intelligent Managemen t Asset Control ● Compliant with the followin g regulated specifications: ◦ European Union CE Directives ◦ Swedish MPR II 1990 ◦ Swedish TCO Requirements ◦ Energy Star 2 Chapter 1 Produ ct Features[...]

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with the monitor. If anot her cord is used, use only a power source and connection appr opriate for this monito r. For information on th e correct power cord se t to use with th e monitor, r efer to the Power Cord Se t Requirements on page 38 section in Append[...]

not exceed the rating of the cord. Look on the power label to determine the ampere rating (AMPS or A) for each device. ● Install the monitor near an o utlet that you can eas ily re ach. Disconnect the monitor by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it from the outlet. Never disconne ct the monitor by pulling the cord. ● Turn the monito r off wh[...]

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. Rear Components Figure 3 -1 Rear Components Component Function 1 USB Downstream Connectors Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. 2 USB Upstream Connector Conn[...]

The monitor features two sets of VESA 100mm mounti ng holes. Use the top mounting holes to allow the display head to be lowered 1 8.05 mm closer to the table su rface, when used in landscape mode. Figure 3-2 Two Sets of VESA 100mm Mounting Holes Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables The monitor features on e DVI-D connector and one VG A conn e[...]

The monitor wil l automatically determi ne which inpu ts have valid video signals. The in puts can be selected through the On-Screen Di splay (OSD) feature by pressing the In put Select button on the front panel. Figure 3 -3 Connecting the DVI-D Signal C able (not inclu ded with monitor) Figure 3 -4 Connecting the VGA Signal Cabl e Connecting the M[...]

2. Connect one end of th e USB hub cable to the U SB connector on the re ar panel of the comp uter or to a USB hub, and the other en d to the upstream USB con nector on the mo nitor. Figure 3-5 Connecting the USB Hub Cable (not included with mon itor) WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or dama ge to the equipme nt: • Do not disable the[...]

3. Connect one end of th e power cable to the AC p ower connector on the ba ck of the monitor, a nd the other end to an electrica l wall outlet. Figure 3-6 Conn ecting the Power Cable 4. Place the cables through the cable manag ement c hanne l on the back o f the moni tor and on the pedestal base. Figure 3-7 Using the Cable Managem ent Feature Conn[...]

Adjusting the Monitor 1. Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to set it to a com fortable eye level. Figure 3-8 Tilting the Monitor 2. Swivel the monitor to the left or righ t for the b est viewing angle. Figure 3-9 Swiveling the Monitor 10 Chapter 3 Se tting Up the Monitor[...]

3. Adjust the monitor's height so that it is parallel to your eye height for a comfortable viewing position. WARNING ! A lock-down/release bu tton on the front of the co lumn prevents the displa y head from sliding up w hen the mon itor is li fted. If t he disp lay head is locked in th e lowe st height posi tion: a. Make sure that the monito r[...]

4. Pivot the monitor from landscape to portrait orientation vie wing to adapt to your application. Figure 3-11 Pivoting the Monitor NOTE: The monitor pivots from landscape clockwise to portrait orientati on. To view information on the screen in portrait m ode, you will ne ed to install the Pivot Pro software included on the so ftware and documen ta[...]

Connecting USB Devices The monitor provides two USB connectors on the rear pane l to connect devices such as a digital cam era, USB keyboard, or USB mouse. NOTE: You must connect the USB hub cab le from the monitor to the compu ter or to a USB hub to enable the USB 2.0 ports on th e monitor. Refer to Step 2 in Connecting the Monitor on page 7 . Fig[...]

Mounting Solutions Removing the Moni tor Pedestal Base You can remove the monitor pa nel from the pede stal base to mount the panel o n 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[...]

2. To mount the monito r to a swing arm, wall or ot her mounting fixture u sing the HP Quick Release, follow the instructions provid ed in the documentation that comes with Quick Release. Figure 3-15 Mou nting the Monitor to a Swin g Arm Using Quick Release Figure 3-16 Moun ting the Monitor to the Wall Using Quick Release CAUTION: The Quick Release[...]

3. If mounting t he monitor using an other manufacturer’s so lution, use the scr ews previously removed from th e monitor base to mo unt the d isplay to a swing a rm or other mounting fixtu re. Consult th e documentation included with the mou nting fixture for additional instruction s. CAUTION : This monitor supports the VESA industry-sta ndard 1[...]

Mounting to the Pedestal Base An optional HP Quick Release ca n be attached to th e pedestal base. It allows you to quickly and securely attach some models of the HP th in client to the monitor. To mount an HP thin client to the pedesta l base using th e HP Quick Release, follow th e instructions provided in the documentati on that comes with Quick[...]

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 ut ility ● additional software for the monitor model Adobe Reade r is supplied on this CD an d can be installe d [...]

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 befor e adjusting. 2. Press the − /Auto button on the monitor front panel. ● You can also press the Menu/Select button, then select Au to-Adju stment from the OSD Mai n Menu. Refer to Adjusting the Monitor Settings on page 22 in this chapter. ● If the result i[...]

Front Panel Controls Table 4-1 Monitor Front Pane l Controls Control Funct ion 1 Menu/Select Opens, 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[...]

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[...]

Table 4-2 OSD Men u Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Brightness Adjusts the brightness level of the screen. T he factory default range is 90. Contrast Adjustable scale Adjusts the contrast level of the screen. The factory default range is 80. Image Control Adjusts the screen image. Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the screen image. Horizont [...]

Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Mode Display Displays the resolution , refresh rate and frequency information on the screen each time the OSD Main Menu is accessed. Select: ● On ● Off The factory default is Off. Power-On Status Display Displays the opera ting status of the monitor each time the monitor is powered on. Select the location to d[...]

Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Recommended Settings Provides the recommended resolution mode and refresh rate for the monitor. Serial Number Reports the serial number of the monitor. T he serial number is needed if contacting HP technical support. Version Reports the f irmware version of the monitor. Backlight hours Reports the total hours of b[...]

Optimizing Digital Conversion This monito r contains advance d circ uitry that allows the flat panel screen to function l ike a standard monitor. Two controls in the on-screen display c an be adjusted to imp rove image performa nce: Clock and Clock Phase. NOTE: The Clock a nd Clock Phase controls ar e adjustable only when using an analog input. The[...]

Identifying Monitor Conditions Special messages will appear on th e monitor screen when identifying the following monitor conditions: ● Input Signal Out o f Range - Chan ge resolution se tting to 1680 × 1050 – 75Hz - Indicates the monitor does not su pport the input signal because the resolu tion and/or refresh rate a re set higher than the mo[...]

NOTE: You must set the current local time bef ore you r eset the t ime for Sleep Time or On Time . Note that the time is displayed in a 24–hour clock format. For example, 1:15 p.m. is displayed as 13 hours 15 minutes. 5. Press the Menu button o nce to enter th e adjustment mo de for hours. 6. Press the − (Minus) or + (Plus) button to adjust the[...]

Select This Option To Do This Display On Sets the time when the monitor automatically turns on. This does not affect screen saver operatio n, which has priority over the HP Display LiteSaver . Activity Extension Sets the time in minutes before the monitor turns off if there is any keyboard or m ouse activity after the Display Off time is reac hed. [...]

1. Click the Display icon in the Control Panel. 2. In the Display Properties windows, select the Settings tab, then click the Adva nced button. 3. Select the Color Mana gement tab, then click the Add button to open the Add Profile Associa tion dia log box. 4. Select the sRGB Color Space Profil e.icm file, then click the Add button 5. To activate a [...]

A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible prob lems, the po ssible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Possib le Ca use Soluti on Screen is blan k. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power switch on front panel of the monitor is turned off. Press the front panel power but[...]

Problem Possible Cause Solution The HP Display LiteSaver may not be compatible with the computer system. Some notebook computers are not compatible and the monitor power can not be controlled. Confirm that the HP Display LiteSaver is compatible with the system. 1. Right-click on the HP Display LiteSaver icon in the system tray. 2. Select Power Off [...]

B Technical Specifications NOTE: All performance specifications a re provided by the component manu facturers. Perf ormance specifications repr esent the highest specification of all HP's component manufacturers' typical level specifications for pe rformance and actual performance may vary either higher or lower. L2045w Model Table B -1 L[...]

Operating Storage 0 to 12,000 feet 0 to 40,000 feet 0 to 3657.6 m 0 to 12192 m Power Consumptio n (maximum) <75 watts Input Terminal One DVI-D connector, cable not included . One VGA connector with cable included. Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display re solutions listed below are the most commonly used mode s and are set as factory[...]

It this occurs, you may nee d to readjust the para m eters of the monitor screen by us ing the on-screen display or HP Display Assi stant software. Your changes can be ma de to any or all of th ese modes and saved in memory. The monitor a utomatically stores the new setti ng, then recogn ized the new mode just as it does a preset mode. In addi tion[...]

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 installation . This equipment generat[...]

Hewlett Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800 474-6836) For questions regarding this FCC declaratio n, contact: Hewlett Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call (281) 514-3333 To identify this product, refe r to the Part, Series, or M[...]

Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE , Herre nberger Strasse 140, D-71034 Böblingen, Germa ny 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 applicable ergonomic requirements. The i nstallation [...]

CAUTION: Do not use t he power cord receive d with this product on any other produ cts. Product Environmental Notices Materials Disposal This HP product contains mercury in the fluorescent la mp in the display LCD that m ight require specia l handling at end-of-life. Disposal of this material can be regulated becaus e of environmental consideration[...]

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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[...]