Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product L1755 HP
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Use r Guide HP L17 5 5 17” & L19 5 5 19” F lat P anel Monitor s Doc ument P ar t Number : 3 7 0 7 9 8-00 2 January 200 5 This guide provides information on setting up the monitor , installing dri vers, using the on-screen display menu, troubleshooting and technical specif ications.
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User Gui de www .hp .com iii Cont e nts 1 Product Features 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Cleaning the Monitor .
User Gui de www .hp .com i v Cont e nts sRGB Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13 Changing the Color Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP .
Use r Guide 1–1 1 Pr oduc t F ea tures The Flat Panel Display has an acti ve matrix, thin-f ilm transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ HP L1755 model, 17-inch (43.2 cm) vie wable area display , with narro w bezels.
1–2 User Gui de Pr oduct F eature s ■ USB cable included to connect the monitor’ s USB hub to the USB connector on the computer . ■ Mounting feature on bottom of m onitor to accept an optional Speaker Bar accessory kit. ■ Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
Use r Guide 2–1 2 Safet y an d M ainten an ce G ui d elin es Impor tant S afety Infor ma tion A po wer cord is included with your monitor . If another cord is used, use only a po wer source and connection appropriate for this monitor .
2–2 User Gui de Saf ety and Maintenance Guidelines Ä CA UTION: F or the pr otec tion of y our monitor , as well as y our computer , connect all po w er cor d s fo r y our computer and its per ipher.
Saf ety and Maintenance Guidelines Use r Guide 2–3 ■ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for v entilation. These openings must not be blocked or co vered. Ne ver push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings. ■ Do not drop your monitor or place it on an unstable surface.
Use r Guide 3–1 3 Set tin g Up t he Monitor T o set up the monitor , ensure that the po wer is turned of f to the monitor , computer system, and other attached devices, then follo w the steps belo w .
3–2 User Gui de Setting Up the Monitor 2. Pull do wn on the quick release latch 1 on the back of the monitor . 3. Position the tabs on the monitor base with the adapter plate on the back of the display 2 . Then push the monitor base do wn to ward the display 3 until latched into place.
Setting Up the Monitor Use r Guide 3–3 Rea r P a n el C om p on en ts Re a r P an el Co m p o n e n t s No . Compone nt Fu nction 1 Master P ow er Swi tc h T urns o ff all po w er to the monitor . 2 AC P ow e r Connec tor Connec ts the A C pow er cord to the monitor .
3–4 User Gui de Setting Up the Monitor Selec tin g t he Si gn al Conn ec tors and C ab l es There are two signal input connectors: ■ VGA connector ■ D VI-I connector (av ailable on select models) The monitor will automatically determine which inputs ha ve v alid video signals.
Setting Up the Monitor Use r Guide 3–5 2. For analog operation, connect one end of the V GA signal cable or the VGA to D V I signal cable to the VGA connector on the monitor and the other end to the VGA connector on the computer . F or digital operation (av ailable on select models), use the D VI-D signal cable.
3–6 User Gui de Setting Up the Monitor Ä CA UTION: The D VI-D cable supplied w ith this monito r is for digital-to -digital connecti on only . Y our compu ter mus t hav e a D VI-compatible gr aphi cs car d inst alled fo r use w ith this cable .
Setting Up the Monitor Use r Guide 3–7 Co nnecting the V G A to D VI-I Signal C able 3. Connect the USB cable to the USB input connector on the monitor and to a con venient USB connector on the computer .
3–8 User Gui de Setting Up the Monitor 4. If ready , connect the USB de vices to the USB connectors on the monitor . Co nnecting U SB De v ice s.
Setting Up the Monitor Use r Guide 3–9 5. Connect one end of the po wer cable to the back of the monitor , and the other end to an electrical wall outlet. Å W ARN IN G: T o r educe the risk o f electr ic shoc k or damage to y our equipment: Do no t disable the po w er cor d gr ounding plug .
3–10 Use r Guide Setting Up the Monitor 6. Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the monitor’ s tilt, swi vel, and height adjustment capabilities.
Setting Up the Monitor Use r Guide 3–11 Adj us ting the S w iv el.
3–12 Use r Guide Setting Up the Monitor Adj us ting the Heigh t.
Setting Up the Monitor Use r Guide 3–13 ✎ Y ou can change your monitor’ s vi e wing position to portrait. T o rotate your display to the portrait position, you will need to install the Pi v ot software, which is contained on the CD included with your monitor .
3–14 Use r Guide Setting Up the Monitor Rem o vin g t h e M on it or B as e The monitor base can be remov ed to mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm or other mounting f ixture. Read the caution and warning statements belo w before beginning the procedure.
Setting Up the Monitor Use r Guide 3–15 2. Pull do wn on the quick release latch 1 on the monitor . Lift up on the monitor base 2 and pull out to remo ve the base 3 from the display .
3–16 Use r Guide Setting Up the Monitor 3. Install the adapter plate onto the swing arm or other mounting f ixture using the scre ws remov ed from the monitor base.
Setting Up the Monitor Use r Guide 3–17 Locatin g t h e Ratin g Label The rating label is located in the bottom, left corner on the rear panel of the monitor .
Use r Guide 4–1 4 O peratin g t he Monitor Soft w are and U tilities The monitor includes a CD that contains two f iles you can install on your computer: ■ an .INF (Information) f ile ■ an .ICM (Image Color Matching) f ile Adobe Acrobat Reader is supp lied on this CD and can be installed from the menu.
4–2 User Gui de Oper ating the Monitor work through separate BNC type connectors or through distrib ution buf fers/boxes. Y ou may need to install the .INF f ile if these conditions are not met. Th e I m a g e C o l o r M a t c h i n g F i l e The .
Oper ating the Monitor Use r Guide 4–3 6. Ensure that the proper resolution and refresh rates appear in the W indows Display control panel. ✎ Y ou may need to install the digitally signed monitor .INF and .ICM f iles manually from the CD in the e vent of an installation error .
4–4 User Gui de Oper ating the Monitor Fr ont P anel C ontrols F ro nt P anel Cont r ols No . Contr ol Fu nction 1 Au to Adj us t Ac ti vat es the aut o adjus tment f eatur e for optim um image .
Oper ating the Monitor Use r Guide 4–5 Adjustin g Monitor Set tin g s Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image based on your vie wing preferences. T o access the OSD, do the follo wing: 1. If the monitor is not already on, press the Po wer switch to turn on the monitor .
4–6 User Gui de Oper ating the Monitor 4. T o select an item from the OSD Menu, use the + or – b uttons to scroll to and highlight your selection, then press the Menu b utton to select that function. 5. Adjust the item using the + or – b uttons on the front panel to adjust the scale.
Oper ating the Monitor Use r Guide 4–7 Using t h e On -Sc r een Dis pl ay There are two On-Screen Display menus a v ailable; one for basic adjustments, and one for adv anced adjustments. T o access the Basic OSD Menu, press the menu b utton on the monitor's front panel.
4–8 User Gui de Oper ating the Monitor Ad v anced OSD Menu Le v els Le vel 1 Le vel 2 Le vel 3 F ac tor y Preset Br ightnes s Adjustment Scal e Y Cont ras t Adjustment Sc ale Y Image Co ntr ol Aut o.
Oper ating the Monitor Use r Guide 4–9 Po w e r O n S t a t u s Displa y On / Off Selec tion N Sleep Timer Ti m e r S et M e n u N Def ault V ideo In put -Analog - V G A N Digital - D VI Ser ial Num.
4–10 Use r Guide Oper ating the Monitor Adjus ting S c reen Qu alit y Allo w the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before performing the follo wing procedures. The Auto-adjustment feature automatically f ine-tunes the image quality each time a ne w video mode is utilized.
Oper ating the Monitor Use r Guide 4–11 ✎ When adjusting the Clock and Clock Phase v alues, if the monitor images become distorted, continue adjusting the v alues until the distortion disappears. T o restore the factory settings, select Y es from the Factory Reset menu in the on-screen display .
4–12 Use r Guide Oper ating the Monitor Sleep Tim er Mode The Sleep T imer mode is an energy-sa ving feature that enables you to set a time for the monitor to po wer on and of f at the same time e very day . This also e xtends the life of the backlight bulbs in the monitor .
Oper ating the Monitor Use r Guide 4–13 9. Press the Menu b utton to lock in the time chosen. 10. After setting the current time, the highlight automatically skips to Set Sleep T ime hours.
4–14 Use r Guide Oper ating the Monitor C han gin g t he C ol or T emperature 1. Press the Menu b utton on the front panel of the monitor to launch the Main Menu of the OSD. 2. Select Adv anced Menu to access all options in the Main Menu. 3. Select Color to display the Color T emperature menu.
Oper ating the Monitor Use r Guide 4–15 3. Select the Color Management tab, then click the Add b utton to open the Add Prof ile Association dialog box. 4. Select the “sRGB Color Space Prof ile.icm” f ile, then click the Add button 5. T o acti vate a color prof ile for your monitor , you must set it as the Default Monitor Prof ile.
Use r Guide A–1 A T r oub leshooting Solving Common Probl ems The follo wing table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem P ossib le C aus e Solution Sc r een is blank . P ow er cord is disconnected .
A–2 User Gui de T r oubleshooting Image appears blurr ed, indistinc t , or too dark . Brightness and c ontrast ar e too lo w . Press the Auto Adjust b utt on on the fr ont panel . If this does not cor r ect the image , pr ess the Men u button to open the Basic O SD Menu , and adju st the br igh tness and c ontrast scal es as needed .
T r oubleshooting Use r Guide A–3 Using t h e W orl dw ide W eb For online access to technical support information, self-solv e tools, online assistance, community forums of IT experts, broad multi ve ndor kno wledge base, monitoring and diagnostic tools, go to: http://www .
Use r Guide B–1 B T ec hni cal S pec ifica tions ✎ All performance specif ications are provided b y the component manufacturers. Performance specif ications represent the highest specif ication of all HP’ s component manufacturers’ typical le vel specif ications for performance and actual performance may v ary either higher or lo wer .
B–2 User Gui de T echni cal Spec ific ations Dimensi ons (include pede stal) Height (bo ttom of heigh t adju st r ange) Depth Wid t h 16 .1 inche s 8. 3 inche s 14.4 inche s 409 mm 210 mm 365 m m Max imum Gr aphi cs R eso lution 12 80 x 10 2 4 (7 5 Hz) analog and digital mode s T ext Mode 7 20 x 400 Dot P itch 0.
T echni cal Spec ificati ons Use r Guide B–3 L1 9 55 F la t P a nel Monitor Display Ty p e 19 .0 inches TFT L CD 48 .3 c m V ie w able Image Si z e 19 .
B–4 User Gui de T echni cal Spec ific ations Recognizing Preset Disp l ay R esolutions The display resolutions listed belo w are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory def aults. This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen.
T echni cal Spec ificati ons Use r Guide B–5 Enterin g User Modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if: ■ Y ou are not using a standard graphics adapter .
B–6 User Gui de T echni cal Spec ific ations Energy Sav er Feature When the monitor is in its normal operating mode, the monitor uses less than 40 watts of po wer and the Power light is green.
Use r Guide C–1 C Ag ency Regula tor y Noti ces F ederal Comm unica tions Com miss io n Not ice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to Pa rt 15 of the FCC Rules.
C–2 Us er Guide Agenc y R egulatory Notice s Cable s Connections to this de vice must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Agenc y Regulat or y Notices Use r Guide C–3 C ana dian N otice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Av i s C a n a d i e n Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
C–4 Us er Guide Agenc y R egulatory Notice s Japane se Notice Ko r e a n N o t i c e EP A Energy Star Com p li ance Monitors that are marked with the Ener gy Star Logo meet the requirements of the EP A Energ y Star program.
Agenc y Regulat or y Notices Use r Guide C–5 P o wer C o rd S e t Re q ui rem e n ts The monitor po wer supply is provided with Automatic Line Switching (ALS). This feature allo ws the monitor to operate on input v oltages between 100-120V or 200-240V .
Use r Guide D–1 D L CD Monitor Q u alit y and P ix el P olicy The TFT monitor uses high-precision technology , manufactured according to HP standards, to guarantee trouble-free performance. Ne vertheless, the display may ha ve cosmetic imperfections that appear as small bright or dark spots.
D–2 User Gui de L CD Monitor Quality and P i xe l P oli cy T o locate defectiv e pix els, the monitor should be vie wed under normal operating conditions, in normal operating mode at a supported resolution and refresh rate, from a distance of approximately 50 cm (16 in.
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