HP L1745 manual

HP L1745 17" LCD Monitor User Guide Enhanced for Accessibility[...]

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About This Guide This guide provides information on setting up the moni tor, 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 [...]

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Table of contents 1 Product Features HP L1745 ............ ................ ........... ................ ............... ............. ................ ............... .... ......... 1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information .... ........... ........ ........ ........ .......... ........ ........ .......... ........ .......[...]

Installing the HP Display LiteSa ver Software .......... ...... ........ ........ .......... ........ ........ ...... 27 sRGB Su pport ..... ............ ........... ......... ........... ........... .......... ........... ............ ......... ............ . .... .. 28 Changing the Col or Temperatu re .............. ........................ .....[...]

1 Product Features HP L1745 The flat panel monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ● 17-inch (43. 2 cm) viewable are a display with narrow bezels ● 1280 × 1024 native resolution, pl us fu ll-screen support for lower resolutions ● Wide viewing angle to allow viewing[...]

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power co rd is includ ed with the mo nitor. If another cord is used, us e only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the co rrect power cord set to us e wi th the mon itor, ref er to Power Cord Set Requirements on page 37 in Appendix C. WARNI[...]

● Be sure the total ampere rati ng of the products connected to the outlet does not exceed the current rating of the electrical outlet, an d the total ampere ratin g of the pr oducts connected to the cord does not exceed the rating of the cord . Look on the power label to de termine the ampere rating (AMPS or A) for each de vice. ● Install the [...]

3 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 instructions below. Installing the Monitor Pedestal Base NOTE: Do not install the pedestal base if the monitor will be used on a wall, swing arm, or o ther mounting fixture; in stead refer [...]

Rear Components Figure 3 - 2 Rear Compo nents Component Function 1 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the mon itor. 2 USB Downstream Connectors Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. 3 USB Upstream Connector Connects the monitor USB hub to a host USB port/hub. 4 DVI-D Connector Connects a DVI-D signal cable to the monitor. 5 VG[...]

Connecting the Monitor 1 . Place the monito r in a convenient, well-ve ntilated location near the computer. NOTE: You may want to pivot the monitor 90° to make it easier to acces s the cable connections. 2 . C onnect either a VGA signal ca ble or a DVI-D signal c able: ● For analog operation, connect one e nd of the VG A signal ca ble to a VG A [...]

3 . Connect one en d of the USB h ub cable to the USB co nnector on the rear panel of the computer or to a USB hub, and the other end to the upstream USB connector on the monitor. Figure 3 - 5 Conne cting the USB Hub Cabl e ENWW Con necting the Monito r 7[...]

4 . Connect one end of the pow er cable to the AC pow e r connector on the back of the monitor, and the other end to an electrical w all outlet. Figure 3 - 6 Connecting the Powe r Cable WARNING! To reduce the risk of el ectric shock or damage to the equipmen t: • Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important saf[...]

Adjusting the Monitor 1 . Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backwa rd to set it to a comfortable eye level. Figure 3 - 7 Tilting the Monitor 2 . Sw ivel the monitor to the left or right for the best view ing angle. Figure 3 - 8 Swiveling the Monitor ENWW Adjusting the Monito r 9[...]

3 . Adjust the monitor's height so that it is parallel to your eye heig ht for a comfortable viewing position. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the monitor, be sure not to lower it onto objects in the pedestal base tray. Figure 3 - 9 Adjusting the Height 4 . Pivot the monitor from la ndscape to portrait orientation view ing t o adapt to your appl[...]

Turning on the Monitor 1 . Press the power switch to turn on the computer. 2 . Press the power button on the front of the monitor. CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a pr olonged pe riod of time.* To avoid burn-in im age damage o n the monitor scr een, you should always activate a sc[...]

Mounting the Monitor The HP Quick Release can be removed from the monitor base and attached to a mounting fixture. This allows you to quickly and securely attach the monitor panel to the mounting fixture. 1 . Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refe r to Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base on page 11 in the previous section. 2 . Remove [...]

3 . To mount the monitor to a swing arm, wall or other mo unting fi xture using the HP Quick Release, secure the HP Quick Release to th e mounting fixture or wall (1) then slide the monitor all the way down onto the HP Quick Release so that it clicks in place (2). Figure 3 - 13 Mounting the Monito r to a Swing Arm Using Quick Release Figure 3 - 14 [...]

4 . If mounting the monitor using anot her manufacturer’s solutio n, use the screws (1) previou sly removed from the monitor base to mount the display (2) to a swing arm or other mounting fixture. Consult the documentation included with the mounti ng fixture for additional instructions. CAUTION: This monitor supports th e VESA industry-standard 1[...]

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 whe n contacting HP about th e monitor model. The rating labels are located on the rear panel of the monitor displa y head. Figure 3 - 16 Locating the Rating Labels ENWW Locating the Rating Labels[...]

4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities The CD that comes with the monit or contai ns 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 Ad obe Reader is supplied on this CD a nd can be installed from t[...]

Installing the .INF and .ICM Files After you determine that you need to update, you ca n install t he .INF and .ICM files from the CD or download them. Installing from the CD To install the .INF and .ICM file s 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[...]

To use the auto-adjustment feature: 1 . Allow the monitor to warm up fo r 20 minutes before adjusting. 2 . Press the Auto Adjust button on the monitor front panel. ● You can also press the Menu button, then select Auto-Adjustment from the OSD Basic Main Menu or Image Control > Auto-Adjustment from the OSD Advanced Main Menu. Refer to Adjusting[...]

Front Panel Controls Table 4 - 1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control Function 1 Auto Adjust Activates the auto adjustment feature for optimum image. 2 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu . 3 − (Minus) ● If OSD is on, press to navigate backward through the OSD menu features and decrease adjustment levels. ● If OSD is off, press to enabl[...]

Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjusted from the On-S creen Display (OSD) menu or from the HP Display Assistant u tility. Using the On-Screen Display Menu Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adju st the screen imag e based on your viewing preferences . To access the OSD, do the following: 1 . If the monitor is not already[...]

Figure 4 - 1 OSD Basic Main Menu Table 4 - 2 OSD Basic Main Menu Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Brightness Adjustable scale Adjusts the brightness level of the screen. Th e factory default range is 90. Contrast Adjustable scale Adjusts the contrast level of the screen. The factory default range is 80. Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the s[...]

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Icon Main Menu Submen u Description Custom Color Selects and adjusts your own color scales: ● R—sets your own red color levels ● G—sets your own green color levels ● B—sets your ow n blue color levels sRGB Sets your screen colors to adapt to the color standards used in the image technology industry. Languag e Selects the language in whi[...]

Table 4 - 3 OSD Adv anced Main Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Submenu Des cription Default Video Input Select Analog Video Input or Digital — DVI Video Input as the default video input. Basic Menu Changes the Main Menu from Advanced to Basic. OSD Control Adjusts the position of the OSD menu o n the screen. Horizontal OSD Position Changes the vie[...]

Optimizing Digi tal Conversion This monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the flat panel sc reen to function like a sta ndard monitor. Two controls in the on-screen display can be adjusted to im prove ima ge performa nce: Cloc k and Clock Phase. NOTE: The Clock and Clock Phase controls are a dju stable only when using an analog input. The[...]

Identifying Monitor Conditions Special messages will appear on th e monito r screen when identifying the following monitor conditions: ● Input Signal Out of Range—Change re solution setting to 1280 x 1024 – 60Hz — Indicates the monitor does not support the input signal becaus e the resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher than the moni[...]

NOTE: You must set the current local time before you reset the time for Sleep Time or On Time . Note that the time is displayed in a 24–h our clock format. For example, 1:15 p.m. is displayed as 13 hou rs 15 minutes. 5 . Press the Menu button once to enter the adjustment mode for hours. 6 . Press the − (Minus) or + (Plus) button to adjust the h[...]

Table 4 - 4 HP Display LiteSaver Config uration Option s (continued) Select This Opt ion To Do Thi s Display Off Sets the time when the monitor automatically turns off. This does not affect screen s aver operation, which has priority over the HP Display LiteSaver. Display On Sets the time w hen the monitor automatically turns on. This does not affe[...]

Installing the sRGB I CM File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP NOTE: To complete the follo wing procedure , you must be logged in as an administrator or a member of the administrator’s group. If the comp uter is connected to a network, network policy settings may prevent you from co mpleting this p rocedure. The sRG B ICM file does not s[...]

A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists p ossible problems, the p oss ible cause of each prob lem, and t he recommended solutions. Proble m Possible Cause Sol ution Screen is blank. Power cord is discon nected. Connect the power cord. Power switch on front panel of the monitor is turned off. Press the front panel power b[...]

Problem Possible Cause Solution The HP Display LiteSaver may not be compatible with the computer system. Some notebook com puters 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 LiteSave r icon in th e system tray. 2 . Select Power[...]

B Technical Specifications NOTE: All performance specifications are prov ided by the component manufacturers. Performance specifications repres ent the highest specificatio n of all HP's component manufacturers' typical level specifications for performance and actu al performan ce may vary either higher or lower. L1745 17” LCD Monitor T[...]

Table B - 1 L1745 Specifications (continued) Operating 0 to 12,000 feet 0 to 3657.6 m Storage 0 to 40,000 feet 0 to 12192 m Power Consumption ( maximum) <70 watts Input Terminals One DVI- D conn ector with cable included. One VGA connector with cable included. Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the mo[...]

memory. The monitor automatically st ores the new setting, then recogniz ed the new mode just as it does a preset mode. In addition to the 15 factory present modes for the L174 5 model, there are four user modes that can be entered and stored. Energy Saver Feature When the monitor is in its normal operating mode, th e mon itor uses less than 70 wat[...]

C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are design ed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equi pment gene rate[...]

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German Ergonomics Notice HP products which bear the “GS” app roval mark, when forming part of a system comprising HP brand computers, keyboards and monitors that bear the “GS” approval mark, meet the applicable ergonomic requirements. The installation guides included wi th the products provide configuration information . Japanese Notice Kor[...]

Product Environmental Notices Materials Disposal This HP product contains mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the display LCD that might require special handling at end-of-life. Disposal of this material can be regulated because of environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, contact the local authorities or the Electronic In[...]

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D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor uses high-p recision technology, manufactured accordin g to HP standa rds, to guarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmet ic imperfections that appear a s small bright or dark spots. This is commo n to all LCD disp lays used in products su pplied by all vendors[...]