HP (Hewlett-Packard) L2245WG manual

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 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 ............. ....... .......... ......... .......... ....... .......... ......... ....[...]

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1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an ac tive matrix, thin-film tran sistor (TFT) pan el. 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/L1950g model,[...]

● Tilt capability ● Pivot capability to rotate display to portrait mode (select models) ● 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 wit[...]

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 55 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 NOTE: The monitor is ship ped with the base attached in a fold ed-flat position. To be gin using the monitor, you mu[...]

5. Remove the swivel locking pin (5) from the p edestal base. Figure 3-2 Unfo lding the Monitor Pedestal Base Unfolding the Single-Hinged Monitor Pedestal Base 1. Lift the monitor from its box and place it face down on a flat surface covered by a soft, clean cloth. 2. Hold down the monitor display head with on e hand and unfold th e base 90 degre e[...]

Rear Components Figure 3 -4 Rear Components (except for L2445w model) Component Function 1 AC Power Connec tor Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 Audio In (select models) Connects the audio cable to t he monitor's internal speakers (select models) 3 USB Downstream Connectors (2) (sele ct models) Connects optional USB devices to the m[...]

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 in ternal speakers. 3 DVI Connects the DVI-D cable to the monitor. 4 VGA Connects the VGA cable to the monitor. 5 USB Upstream Connector Connects the USB hub cable to the monitor's USB h[...]

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 -6 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 th e upstream USB conne ctor on the mo nitor. Figure 3-9 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 . The grounding p[...]

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 3-10 Connecting the Power Cab le 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 backwa[...]

2. Swivel the monito r to the left or right for the best viewing a ngle (select model s). Figure 3-12 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 3-13 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 3-14 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 USB connectors (on select mode ls) are used to connect devices such as a digital camera, USB keyboard, or USB mouse. Some models include tw o ad ditional USB conn ectors on the si de panel of the monitor. 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. R[...]

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 3-18 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 3-19 Mounting the HP Quick Release 4. Insert four 10mm screws into th e mounting holes and tighten. NOTE: Depending on your model, use th e screws that were removed from the bac[...]

5. Mount the HP Quick Release to a swi ng arm or other mo unting fixture using the fo ur screws removed from the back of the monitor in the previo us step. Figure 3-20 Installing the HP Quick Release CAUTION: T he HP Quick Release is designed to support a maximum of up to 24 lbs. (10.9 kg). If you are mountin g to a wall, HP recommends that you con[...]

Locating the Rating Labels The rating labels on th e monitor provide the spare part number, pro duct number, and serial numb er. You may need these nu mbers when contacting HP about the mon itor model. The ra ting labels are located on the re ar panel of the monitor d isplay head. Figure 3-22 Lo cating th e Rating Labels 20 Chapter 3 Setting Up the[...]

4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities The CD that comes with the monitor contain s files you can install on the computer: ● an .INF (Information) file ● an .ICM (Ima ge Color Ma tching) file ● auto-adjustment pattern utility ● additional software for the monitor model NOTE: If the monitor does not include a CD, the .INF and .ICM fi[...]

Installing the .INF and .ICM Files After you dete rmine that you need to update, you can install the .INF and .ICM file s from the CD or download them. Installing from the CD To install the .INF and .ICM file s on the co mputer from the CD: 1. Insert the CD in the com puter CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is displayed. 2. View the Monitor Driver Software[...]

To use the au to-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 button, then select Image Control from the OSD Main Menu . Refer to Adjusting the Monitor Settings on pag e 25 in this chap ter. ● If the result is not satisf[...]

Front Panel Controls Table 4- 1 Monitor F ront Panel Controls Control Function 1 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. 2 Minus ● If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backwa rd through the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels. ● If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the auto adjustment feature to optimize the screen image. 3[...]

Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjusted fro m the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu or from the HP Displa y Assistant utility. Using the On-Screen Display Menu Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) t o adjust the screen ima ge based on you r viewing p references. T o access the OSD, do the following: 1. If the monitor i s not alrea[...]

OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the On-Scre en Display (OSD ) menu selections and their fu nctional descripti ons. After changing an OSD menu item, and if the menu screen has the se options, you may choose to : ● Cancel —to return to the previous menu level. ● Save and Return —to save all changes a nd return to the OSD Main Me[...]

Icon Main Menu Submen u Description 9300 K Changes to slightly blueish white. 6500 K Changes to slightly reddish white. 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 y our own blue color levels sRGB Sets your scree n colors to adapt to the color s[...]

Icon Main Menu Submenu Description 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 powered on. Select the location to display the status to: ● Top ● Middle ● Bottom ● Off The factory default is Top. DDC/CI Support Allows the computer to c[...]

Icon Main Menu Submen u Description Digital — DVI — Selects DVI input. Information Selects and displays important information about the monitor. Current Settings Provides the current input video mode. Recommended Settings Provides the recommended r esolution mode and refresh rate for the monitor. Serial Num ber Reports the serial number of the [...]

Optimizing Digital Conversion Two controls in the on- screen display can be ad justed to improve image performance: Clock and Clock Phase. NOTE: The Clock a nd Clock Phase contro ls are adjustable on ly when using an analog input. These controls are not adjustab le for digital inputs. The Clock must first be set correctly since the Clo ck Phase set[...]

Identifying Monitor Conditions Special messages will appear on th e monitor screen when identifying the following monitor conditions: ● Input Signa l Out of Range— Change re solution set ting to 1280 x 1 024 – 60Hz —I ndicates the monitor does not su pport the input signal because the resolu tion and/or refresh rat e are set higher than the[...]

Sleep Timer Mode The Sleep Timer m ode is an energy-saving feat ure that enables you to set a time for the monitor to power on and off at the same time every day. Thi s also extends the life of the backlight bulbs in the monitor. The Slee p Timer has five settings: ● Set Current Time ● Set Sleep Time ● Set On Time ● Timer: On/Off ● Sleep [...]

HP Display LiteSaver HP Display LiteSaver is a software application, availabl e on the CD, that increases monitor life an d saves energy. It allows yo u to place the mon itor into its low power sleep mo de at predefined ti mes by shutting down or reducing power to most internal circuits. This helps protect the L CD panel against image retention. Im[...]

To take advanta ge of the sRGB support, yo u will need to change the monitor’s co lor temperature to sRGB and install the sRGB color profile (ICM) file. NOTE: The sRGB color temperature pr eset will improve th e color accuracy of sR GB images on the computer monitor, but some color variation may still occur. Changing the Color Temperature 1. Pres[...]

A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible prob lems, the po ssible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blan k. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power button on front panel of the monitor is turned off. Press the front panel power bu tto[...]

Problem Possible Cause Solution OR Input Signal Out of Range. Change settings to 1920 x 120 0 @ 60 Hz (24-inch wide panel models) is displayed on screen. HP Display LiteSaver doesn't turn off the monitor screen. The Activity Extension time has not elapsed. The default Activity Exte nsion valu e is set to 10 minutes. The HP Display LiteSaver wi[...]

Using the Worldwide Web For the online acc ess to technical su pport informati on, self-solve tools, on line assistance, community forums of IT experts, broad mu tlivendor knowledge base, monitoring and di agnostic tools, go to http://www.hp. com/ support Preparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a probl em using the trouble shooti ng[...]

B T echnical Specifications NOTE: All performance specifications are provided b y the compo nent manufactu rers. Performance specifications represent the highest specification of a ll HP's componen t manufacturers' typical level specifications for performance and actual pe rformance may vary either higher or lower. L1750 Model Table B-1 L[...]

Relative Humidit y 20 to 80% Power Source 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 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) <40 watts Input Terminal One VGA conne ctor with cable included; one DVI connector with cable included L1950/L1950g Model Table B -2 L1950/L1950g Spe cifications [...]

Power Source 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 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) <44 watts Input Terminal One VGA connec tor with cable in cluded; one DVI connector with cable included L1710 Model Table B-3 L1710 Specifications Display Type 43.2 cm TFT LCD 17 inches View[...]

Power Consumption (maximum) <45 watts Input Terminal One VGA connector with cable included L1910 Model Table B -4 L191 0 Specific ations Display Type 48.3 cm TFT LCD 19 inches Viewable Image Size 48.3 cm diago nal 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 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 Reso[...]

L1908wm Model Table B -6 L1908wm Specificatio ns Display Type 48.3 cm wide screen TFT LCD 19 inches wide screen Viewable Image Size 48.3 cm diag onal 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[...]

L1945w Model Table B-7 L1945w 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 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 inche[...]

L1945wv Model Table B -8 L1945wv Specificati ons Display Type 48.3 cm wide screen TFT LCD 19 inches wide screen Viewable Image Size 48.3 cm diago nal 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 [...]

L2208w Model Table B-9 L2208w Specifications 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 Res[...]

L2245w/L2245wg Model Table B-10 L2245w/L22 45wg Specific ations Display Type 55.9 cm wide screen TFT LCD 22 inches wide screen Viewable Image Size 55.9 cm diag onal 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 i[...]

L2445w Model Table B-11 L2445w Specificati ons Display Type 60.96 cm wide screen TFT LCD 24 inches wide screen Viewable Image Size 60.96 cm diagonal 24–inch diagonal Tilt -5 to 35° Swivel -45 to 45° Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 9.8 kg 28.21 lbs. Dimensions (include base) Height Depth Width 39.66 cm 30.1 cm 56.55 cm 15.61 inches 11.85 inches 22.26 [...]

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/L1950g, L1710, and L1910 Models Table B-12 F actory Preset Modes Preset[...]

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/L2245wg Models Table B-14 Factor y Preset Modes Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Vert Freq (Hz) 1 640 ?[...]

L2445w Model Table B-15 F actory Preset Modes Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Vert Freq (Hz) 1 640 × 480 31.5 59.9 2 640 × 480 37.5 75.0 3 720 × 400 31.5 70.1 4 800 × 600 37.9 60.3 5 800 × 600 46.9 75.0 6 832 × 624 49.7 74.5 7 1024 × 768 48.4 60.0 8 1024 × 768 60.0 75.0 9 1152 × 870 68.7 75.1 10 1280 × 960 60.0 60.0 11 1280 × 1024 64[...]

Entering User Modes The video controller sig nal may occasionally call for a mode th at is not preset if: ● You are not using a stan dard graphics adapter. ● You are not using a preset mode. It this occurs, you may ne ed to readjust the pa rame ters of the monitor screen by usin g the on-screen display. Your changes ca n be made to any or all o[...]

C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has be en tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cla ss B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are desi gned to pro vide reasonable p rotection against ha rmful interference in a residential installation . This equipment gener[...]

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Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, Germany German Ergonomics Notice HP products which be ar the “GS” appr oval mark, when forming part of a sys tem comprising HP brand computers, keyb oards and monitors t hat bear the “G S” approval mark, meet the applicable ergo nomic requirements. The installatio n g[...]

CAUTION: Do not use the power cord received wi th this product on any other products. Product Environmental Notices Energy Star Compliance Monitors that are marked with the ENERGY ST AR Logo meet the requiremen ts of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR program. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Hewlett Packard Company has determine [...]

Chemical Substances HP is committed to providi ng our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requi re ments such as REACH (Regulation EC No 1907/2 006 of the European Parliament and Council). A ch emical information report for this product can be foun d at http/ / www,hp.com/ go/reach[...]

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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[...]