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Page 1: ...Panel Monitors Document Part Number 370798 003 June 2005 This guide provides information on setting up the monitor installing drivers using the on screen display menu troubleshooting and technical specifications Enhanced for Accessibility ...

Page 2: ...nd services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett Packard Company...

Page 3: ...ts 3 3 Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables 3 4 Connecting the Monitor 3 4 Removing the Monitor Base 3 14 Mounting the Monitor 3 15 Locating the Rating Label 3 17 4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities 4 1 The Information File 4 1 The Image Color Matching File 4 2 Installing the INF and ICM Files 4 2 Installing from the CD 4 2 Downloading from the Worldwide Web 4 3 Front Panel Contro...

Page 4: ... Web A 3 Preparing to call Technical Support A 3 B Technical Specifications L1755 17 Flat Panel Monitor B 1 L1955 19 Flat Panel Monitor B 3 Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions B 4 Entering User Modes B 5 Energy Saver Feature B 6 C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice C 1 Modifications C 2 Cables C 2 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo Un...

Page 5: ...in the European Union C 4 Japanese Notice C 5 Korean Notice C 5 ENERGY STAR Compliance C 5 Power Cord Set Requirements C 5 Japanese Power Cord Requirements C 6 D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy User Guide v ...

Page 6: ...Contents User Guide vi ...

Page 7: ...n support for lower resolutions Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position or moving side to side Tilt swivel and height adjustment capabilities Easily removable base for flexible mounting solutions Multiple video inputs supported VGA Analog DVI I supports either Analog or Digital signal input available on select models VGA analog DVI Digital and VGA to DVI I signal ca...

Page 8: ...lay OSD adjustments in English French German Italian Japanese Simplified Chinese and Spanish for ease of set up and screen optimization Software and documentation CD includes an information file INF Image Color Matching file ICM and product documentation Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance AssetControl Compliant with the following regulated specifications EPA ENERGY STAR European Union...

Page 9: ...c shock or damage to your equipment do not disable the power cord grounding feature This equipment is designed to be connected to a grounded earthed power outlet that is easily accessible to the operator The grounding plug is an important safety feature ÅWARNING For your safety be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment as ...

Page 10: ... instructions If your monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged contact your HP authorized dealer reseller or service provider Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor as indicated on the label back plate of the monitor Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected to the outlet does not exceed the current rating of the electrical outle...

Page 11: ...se you must lay the monitor face down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched defaced or broken Cleaning the Monitor 1 Turn off the monitor and the computer 2 Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet 3 Clean the monitor plastics with a clean cloth dampened with water 4 Clean the monitor screen with an antistatic screen cleaner ÄCAUTION Do not use benzene thinner ammonia or any other vol...

Page 12: ...Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 2 4 User Guide ...

Page 13: ...ther attached devices then follow the steps below Installing the Monitor Base Do not install the base if the monitor will be used on a wall swing arm or other mounting fixture instead refer to the section on Mounting the Monitor in this chapter 1 Place the display on a soft cloth on your desktop or table User Guide 3 1 ...

Page 14: ...lease 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 down toward the display 3 until latched into place Attaching the Monitor Base 3 2 User Guide ...

Page 15: ...nnects the AC power cord to the monitor 3 DVI Connector available on select models Connects the DVI I signal cable or DVI D signal cable to the monitor 4 VGA Connector Connects the VGA cable to the monitor 5 USB Upstream Connector Connects the monitor USB hub to a host USB port hub 6 USB Downstream Connectors Connects optional USB devices to the monitor User Guide 3 3 ...

Page 16: ...n Display OSD feature or by pressing the button to enable DVI signal input or the button to enable VGA signal input on the monitor front bezel The video mode supported by the DVI I connector is determined by the video cable used For digital operation use the DVI D signal cable provided For analog operation use the VGA signal cable or VGA to DVI I signal cable provided Connecting the Monitor 1 Plac...

Page 17: ...o the VGA connector on the computer or connect one end of the VGA to DVI signal cable to the DVI connector on the monitor and the other end to the VGA connector on the computer For digital operation available on select models use the DVI D signal cable These cables are provided with the monitor Connecting the VGA Signal Cable User Guide 3 5 ...

Page 18: ... computer must have a DVI compatible graphics card installed for use with this cable When connecting the DVI D signal cable to the DVI connector on the monitor available on select models you must connect the other end of the DVI D cable to the DVI connector on the computer Connecting the DVI D Signal Cable 3 6 User Guide ...

Page 19: ... the Monitor Connecting the VGA to DVI I Signal Cable 3 Connect the USB cable to the USB upsteam connector on the monitor and to a convenient USB connector on the computer Connecting the USB Cable User Guide 3 7 ...

Page 20: ...Setting Up the Monitor 4 If ready connect the USB devices to the USB downstream connectors on the monitor Connecting USB Devices 3 8 User Guide ...

Page 21: ...n important safety feature Plug the power cord into a grounded earthed electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect power from the monitor by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet Do not place anything on power cords or cables Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them Do not pull on a cord or cable When unplugging from the electric...

Page 22: ...Setting Up the Monitor 6 Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the monitor s tilt swivel and height adjustment capabilities Adjusting the Tilt 3 10 User Guide ...

Page 23: ...Setting Up the Monitor Adjusting the Swivel User Guide 3 11 ...

Page 24: ...Setting Up the Monitor Adjusting the Height 3 12 User Guide ...

Page 25: ...ined on the CD included with your monitor Pivoting the Monitor ÄCAUTION Burn in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a prolonged period of time To avoid burn in image damage on your monitor screen you should always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it is not in use for a prolonged period of time User Guide 3 13 ...

Page 26: ...ting scratched defaced or broken ÅWARNING Do not remove the base from the monitor while the monitor is in the upright position Before removing the monitor from the base ensure that the monitor is lying flat front bezel down and that the base is set to the maximum base extension Attempting to remove the monitor from the base while upright in the minimum base extension may result in injury to the us...

Page 27: ... display Removing the Monitor Base Mounting the Monitor The monitor features a quick release latch for easy installation of the display panel to a wall mounting device 1 Remove the monitor base Refer to Removing the Monitor Base steps in the previous section 2 Remove the screws and the quick release adapter plate from the monitor base User Guide 3 15 ...

Page 28: ...ards Association VESA standard for mounting flat panel displays ÄCAUTION This monitor supports the VESA industry standard 100mm mounting holes To attach a third party mounting solution to the monitor four 4mm 0 7 pitch and 10mm long screws are required not provided with the monitor Longer screws should not be used because they may damage the monitor It is important to verify that the manufacturer ...

Page 29: ...he display panel and mount it to the adapter plate on the swing arm or other mounting fixture until it latches into place Locating the Rating Label The rating label is located in the bottom left corner on the rear panel of the monitor Locating the Rating Label User Guide 3 17 ...

Page 30: ...Setting Up the Monitor 3 18 User Guide ...

Page 31: ...wide Web in this chapter The Information File The INF file enables the computer to communicate with the monitor and use all the monitor features The INF file defines monitor resources used by Microsoft Windows operating systems to ensure monitor compatibility with the computer s graphics adapter This monitor is Windows Plug and Play compatible and the monitor will work correctly without installing...

Page 32: ... profile This file is activated from within graphics programs that support this feature The ICM color profile is written in accordance with the International Color Consortium ICC Profile Format specification Installing the INF and ICM Files After you determine that you need to update you can install the INF and ICM files from the CD or download them Installing from the CD To install the INF and IC...

Page 33: ...llation error Refer to the INF and ICM Readme file on the CD Downloading from the Worldwide Web To download the latest version of INF and ICM files from the HP monitors support Web site 1 Refer to http www hp com support and select your country region 2 Follow the links for your monitor to the support page and download page 3 Ensure your system meets the requirements 4 Download the software by fol...

Page 34: ...u 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 enable the DVI signal input available on select models 4 Plus If OSD is on press to navigate forward through the OSD menu features and increase adjustment levels If OSD is off press to enable the VGA signal input 5 Power Turns the monitor on or off 4 4 User Guide ...

Page 35: ...cess the OSD do the following 1 If the monitor is not already on press the Power switch to turn on the monitor 2 Press the Menu button on the monitor s front panel to launch the OSD Main Menu 3 To navigate through the OSD Menu press the Plus button on the monitor s front panel to scroll up or the Minus button to scroll in reverse User Guide 4 5 ...

Page 36: ...it from the Main Menu If the buttons remain untouched for 10 seconds while displaying a menu new adjustments will be discarded and the settings will revert to the previous settings and exit the menu Using the Sync on Green Format If you require use of the sync on green video format you must enable this format through the Main On Screen Display Menu 1 Press the Menu button on the front panel of the...

Page 37: ...Scale Auto Adjustment Advanced Menu Exit To access the Advanced OSD Menu press the menu button again or select Advanced Menu from the Basic OSD Menu After selecting the Advanced Menu from the Basic Menu the Advanced Menu remains the default OSD on subsequent power ups of the monitor until the Basic Menu is selected or Factory Reset is applied The Advanced OSD Menu has up to three sublevels and can...

Page 38: ... Position Adjustment Scale Y Sharpness Adjustment Scale Y Clock Adjustment Scale Y Clock Phase Adjustment Scale Y Cancel Save and Return Color 9300 K 6500 K Y Custom Color Custom Color Adjustment sRGB Cancel Save and Return Language Deutsch English Espanol N Francais Italiano Japanese S Chinese Cancel Save and Return Management Power Saver On Off Selection N Power On Recall On Off Selection N Mode...

Page 39: ...Menu N Default Video Input Analog VGA N Digital DVI Serial Number Display monitor s n Basic Menu N Sync on Green On Off Selection Off Cancel Save and Return OSD Control Horizontal OSD Position Adjustment Scale N Vertical OSD Position Adjustment Scale N OSD Timeout Adjustment Scale N Cancel Save and Return Information Yes Factory Reset Yes No Exit User Guide 4 9 ...

Page 40: ...monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the flat panel screen to function like a standard monitor Two controls in the on screen display can be adjusted to improve image performance Clock and Clock Phase Use these controls only when the auto adjust function does not provide a satisfactory image The Clock must first be set correctly since the Clock Phase settings are dependent on the main Cl...

Page 41: ...efresh rate are set higher than the monitor supports Set the resolution and refresh rate for 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz Restart your computer for the new settings to take effect Monitor Going to Sleep Indicates the screen display is entering a sleep mode Check Video Cable Indicates the video cable is not properly connected to the computer OSD Lock The OSD can be enabled or disabled by pressing and holdi...

Page 42: ...lay the Advanced Menu 2 Scroll down and highlight Management 3 Press the Menu button to select Management 4 Scroll down and highlight and select Sleep Timer Set Current Time 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 hour clock format For example 1 15 p m displays as 13 hours 15 minutes 5 Press the Menu button onc...

Page 43: ... Save and Return to exit the menu The fifth selection Sleep Now turns the monitor backlights off immediately and stays in sleep mode until the next On Time activates or a monitor button is pressed sRGB Support The monitor is designed to support sRGB for color management which adapts to the color standards used in the image technology industry Additional information on sRGB is available on http www...

Page 44: ...ng the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP To complete the following procedure you must be logged in as an administrator or a member of the administrator s group If the computer is connected to a network network policy settings may prevent you from completing this procedure The sRGB ICM file does not support Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems 1 Click the Display icon i...

Page 45: ... Profile Association dialog box 4 Select the sRGB Color Space Profile icm file then click the Add button 5 To activate a color profile for your monitor you must set it as the Default Monitor Profile Select sRGB Color Space Profile then click Set as Default button 6 Click Apply or OK User Guide 4 15 ...

Page 46: ...Operating the Monitor 4 16 User Guide ...

Page 47: ... switch on front panel of the monitor is turned off Press the front panel power button Master power switch on rear panel of the monitor is turned Off Turn the master power switch to On Video cable is improperly connected Connect the video cable properly Refer to Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor for more information Screen blanking utility is active Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse t...

Page 48: ...zontal Position or Vertical Position to adjust the horizontal or vertical position of the image Connect the 15 pin monitor video cable to the VGA connector on the computer the DVI D signal cable to the DVI connector on the computer or the VGA to DVI I cable to the VGA connector on the computer Be sure that the computer power is off while connecting the video cable Out of Range Set Video resolution...

Page 49: ... support Preparing to call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section you may need to call technical support Have the following information available when you call The monitor Monitor model number Serial number for the monitor Purchase date on invoice Conditions under which the problem occurred Error messages received Hardware configuration Hardw...

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Page 51: ...ications for performance and actual performance may vary either higher or lower L1755 17 Flat Panel Monitor L1755 Specifications Display Type 17 0 inches TFT LCD 43 2 cm Viewable Image Size 17 0 inch diagonal 43 2 cm Brightness 250 cd m2 Contrast Ratio Up to 1000 to 1 Tilt Swivel 5 to 35o 50 to 50o Face Treatment Anti glare polarizer with hard coating Maximum Weight Unpacked base attached 14 8 lbs...

Page 52: ... x 0 264 mm Horizontal Frequency 30 to 82 kHz analog mode Vertical Refresh Rate 56 to 76 Hz analog mode Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating Temperature 41to 95o F 5 to 35o C Non operating Temperature 4 to 140o F 20 to 60o C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Power Source 100 240 VAC 60 50 Hz Power Consumption 40 watts typical Input Terminals 15 pin D type connector with cable included DVI I c...

Page 53: ...tment Anti glare polarizer with hard coating Maximum Weight Unpacked base attached 16 5 lbs 7 5 kg Dimensions include pedestal Height bottom of height adjust range Depth Width 16 8 inches 8 3 inches 15 9 inches 426 mm 210 mm 404 mm Maximum Graphics Resolution 1280 x 1024 75 Hz analog and digital modes Text Mode 720 x 400 Dot Pitch 0 294 x 0 294 mm Horizontal Frequency analog mode 30 to 82 kHz Vert...

Page 54: ...e included DVI I connector with DVI D cable and VGA to DVI cable included Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen Factory Preset Display Modes Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq kHz Ve...

Page 55: ... The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if You are not using a standard graphics adapter You are not using a preset mode If this occurs you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on screen display Your changes can be made to any or all of these modes and saved in memory The monitor automatically stores the new setting then re...

Page 56: ...When the monitor is in the reduced power state the monitor will utilize less than 2 watts of power There is a brief warm up period before the monitor will return to its normal operating mode Refer to your computer manual for instructions on setting energy saver features sometimes called power management features The above energy saver feature only works when connected to computers that have energy...

Page 57: ... interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the rec...

Page 58: ...s Marked with the FCC Logo United States Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For questions regarding your product contact Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 692000 Mai...

Page 59: ...e of environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance EIA www eiae org Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel br...

Page 60: ...by Users in Private Household in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recyc...

Page 61: ...lett Packard Company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Specific details on using the Energy Saving features can be found in the energy saver or power management section of the computer manual Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply is provided with Automatic Line Switching ALS This feature allows the monitor to operate on input vol...

Page 62: ...rating marked on the product In addition the cross sectional area of the wire must be a minimum of 0 75 mm or 18AWG and the length of the cord must be between 6 feet 1 8 m and 12 feet 3 6 m If you have questions about the type of power cord to use contact your HP authorized service provider A power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon it or...

Page 63: ...used by one or more defective pixels or sub pixels A pixel consists of one red one green and one blue sub pixel A defective whole pixel is always turned on a bright spot on a dark background or it is always off a dark spot on a bright background The first is the more visible of the two A defective sub pixel dot defect is less visible than a defective whole pixel and is small and only visible on a ...

Page 64: ...onditions in normal operating mode at a supported resolution and refresh rate from a distance of approximately 50 cm 16 in HP expects that over time the industry will continue to improve its ability to produce LCDs with fewer cosmetic imperfections and HP will adjust guidelines as improvements are made D 2 User Guide ...

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