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Appendix D   LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy

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Summary of Contents for L2045w - Widescreen LCD Monitor

Page 1: ...HP L2045w 20 LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ocument is provided as is without warranty of any kind including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and is subject to change without notice The warranties for Hewlett Packard products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warr...

Page 3: ...ecifications 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 that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information NOTE Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information ENWW iii ...

Page 4: ...iv About This Guide ENWW ...

Page 5: ... 14 Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base 14 Mounting the Monitor 14 Mounting to the Pedestal Base 17 Locating the Rating Labels 17 4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities 19 The Information File 19 The Image Color Matching File 19 Installing the INF and ICM Files 20 Installing from the CD 20 Downloading from the Worldwide Web 20 Using the Auto Adjustment Function 20 Front Panel Controls 22 Ad...

Page 6: ... Feature 37 Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice 39 Modifications 39 Cables 39 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo United States Only 40 Canadian Notice 40 Avis Canadien 40 European Union Regulatory Notice 40 German Ergonomics Notice 41 Japanese Notice 41 Korean Notice 41 Power Cord Set Requirements 41 Japanese Power Cord Require...

Page 7: ...ting holes for mounting an HP Thin Client with the optional HP Quick Release Video inputs that support DVI digital signal and VGA analog inputs One power cable and one VGA signal cable included USB 2 0 hub with one upstream connects to the computer or to a USB hub and two downstream connects to USB devices ports Accessory rail on monitor to accept optional mounted devices such as an HP speaker bar...

Page 8: ...lligent Management Asset Control Compliant with the following regulated specifications European Union CE Directives Swedish MPR II 1990 Swedish TCO Requirements Energy Star 2 Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW ...

Page 9: ...abits for computer users and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information This guide is located on the Web at http www hp com ergo and or on the documentation CD if one is included with the monitor CAUTION For the protection of the monitor as well as the computer connect all power cords for the computer and its peripheral devices such as a monitor printer scanner to some form of...

Page 10: ...ush objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings Do not drop the monitor or place it on an unstable surface Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not walk on the cord Keep the monitor in a well ventilated area away from excessive light heat or moisture When removing the monitor pedestal base you must lay the monitor face down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scrat...

Page 11: ...on 1 USB Downstream Connectors Connects optional USB devices to the monitor 2 USB Upstream Connector Connects the monitor USB hub to a host USB port hub 3 DVI D Connector Connects the DVI D signal cable to the monitor 4 VGA Connector Connects the VGA signal cable to the monitor 5 Cable Lock Provisions Provides slots for use with cable security locks 6 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord ...

Page 12: ... the connector and video cable used For digital operation use an optional DVI D signal cable Connect the DVI D signal cable to a DVI D connector on the monitor and the other end to the DVI D connector on the computer For analog operation use the VGA signal cable provided Connect the VGA signal cable to a VGA connector on the monitor and the other end to the VGA connector on the computer The monito...

Page 13: ...Figure 3 3 Connecting the DVI D Signal Cable not included with monitor Figure 3 4 Connecting the VGA Signal Cable ENWW Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables 7 ...

Page 14: ...r damage to the equipment Do not disable the power cord grounding plug The grounding plug is an important safety feature Plug the power cord into a grounded earthed electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet For your safety do not place anything on power cords or cables Arrange them so that no...

Page 15: ...the monitor and the other end to an electrical wall outlet Figure 3 6 Connecting the Power Cable 4 Place the cables through the cable management channel on the back of the monitor and on the pedestal base Figure 3 7 Using the Cable Management Feature ENWW Connecting the Monitor 9 ...

Page 16: ...r s panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level Figure 3 8 Tilting the Monitor 2 Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle Figure 3 9 Swiveling the Monitor 10 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW ...

Page 17: ...o the monitor be sure not to lower it onto objects in the pedestal base tray Figure 3 10 Adjusting the Height NOTE The monitor features two sets of VESA 100mm mounting holes Use the top mounting holes to allow the display head to be lowered 18 05 mm closer to the table surface when used in landscape mode ENWW Adjusting the Monitor 11 ...

Page 18: ...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 prolonged period of time To avoid burn in image damage on the 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 t...

Page 19: ...ble the USB 2 0 ports on the monitor Refer to Step 2 in Connecting the Monitor Figure 3 12 Connecting USB Devices Using the Accessory Rails The monitor features accessory rails on the rear that may be used to mount optional devices such as the HP speaker bar onto the monitor Refer to the documentation included with the optional device for detailed mounting instructions Figure 3 13 Using the Access...

Page 20: ...r cables from the back of the monitor 2 Lay the monitor face down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched defaced or broken 3 Remove the four screws that attach the pedestal base to the back of the monitor panel Figure 3 14 Removing the Monitor from the Pedestal Base Mounting the Monitor An optional HP Quick Release can be attached to the monitor panel It allows you to quickly and secu...

Page 21: ...he Monitor to the Wall Using Quick Release CAUTION The Quick Release is designed to support a maximum of up to 24 lbs 10 9 kg If you are mounting to a wall HP recommends that you consult with a qualified engineering architectural or construction professional to determine the appropriate type and quantity of mounting fasteners required for the application and to ensure that the mounting solution is...

Page 22: ...hird 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 s mounting solution is compliant with the VESA standard and is rated to support the weight of the monitor display panel For best performance it is important...

Page 23: ...with Quick Release Figure 3 18 Mounting a Thin Client to the Pedestal Base CAUTION It is important to verify that the weight of the thin client does not affect the stability of the monitor 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 when contacting HP about the monitor model The rating labels ...

Page 24: ...18 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW ...

Page 25: ...onitor is Microsoft Windows Plug and Play compatible and the monitor will work correctly without installing the INF file Monitor Plug and Play compatibility requires that the computer s graphic card is VESA DDC2b compliant and that the monitor connects directly to the graphics card Plug and Play does not work through separate BNC type connectors or through distribution buffers boxes The Image Colo...

Page 26: ...tware 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 the country region 2 Follow the links for the monitor to the support page and download page 3 Ensure the system meets the requirements 4 Download the software by following the instructions Using the Au...

Page 27: ...o Adjusting the Monitor Settings in this chapter If the result is not satisfactory continue with the procedure 3 Insert the CD in the disc drive The CD menu is displayed 4 Select Open Auto Adjustment Software The setup test pattern is displayed 5 Press the Auto button on the monitor front panel to produce a stable centered image 6 Press the ESC key or any other key on the keyboard to exit the test...

Page 28: ...ustment levels When the OSD menu is inactive activates the auto adjustment feature to optimize the screen image 3 Plus Navigates forward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels 4 Input Select Selects the video input DVI D or VGA 5 Power LED Fully powered Green Sleep mode Amber Sleep Timer mode Flashing Amber 6 Power Turns the monitor on or off 22 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor ENWW ...

Page 29: ...nu press the Plus button on the monitor s front panel to scroll up or the Minus Auto button to scroll in reverse 4 To select an item from the OSD Menu use the or buttons to scroll to and highlight your selection then press the Menu Select button to select that function 5 Adjust the item using the or buttons on the front panel to adjust the scale 6 After adjusting the function select Save and Retur...

Page 30: ... the screen image up and down Custom Scaling Selects the method on how displayed information on the monitor will be formatted Select Fill to Screen image fills the entire screen and may look distorted or elongated because of non proportional scaling of height and width Fill to Aspect Ratio image is sized to fit the screen and maintains proportional image One to one disables video scaling displays ...

Page 31: ...e power management features of the monitor Power Saver Enables the power saving feature Select On Off The factory default is On Power On Recall Restores power to the monitor following an unexpected removal of power Select On Off The factory default is On Mode Display Displays the resolution refresh rate and frequency information on the screen each time the OSD Main Menu is accessed Select On Off T...

Page 32: ...tom area of the screen The factory default range is 50 OSD Timeout Sets the time duration in seconds that the OSD is visible after the last button is pressed The factory default is 30 seconds OSD Transparency Adjust to view the background information through the OSD Information Selects and displays important information about the monitor Current Settings Provides the current input video mode Recom...

Page 33: ...witching Enable Input Auto Switching Automatically returns the monitor s video input to the default auto switching mode This menu selection is visible if the video input control is set to Disable Input Auto Switching Factory Reset Returns all OSD menu settings to the factory default setting except the Language setting Exit Exits the OSD menu screen Table 4 2 OSD Menu continued ENWW Adjusting the M...

Page 34: ... on screen display Using the HP Display Assistant Utility HP Display Assistant included on the software and documentation CD is a software utility that guides you through the tuning process with easy to understand instructions and background patterns designed for each monitor control It provides Accurate screen calibration through the use of step by step instruction Wizards to obtain the best over...

Page 35: ...en 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 holding the Menu button on the front panel for 10 seconds If the OSD is locked the warning message OSD Lock Out is displayed for ten seconds If the OSD is locked press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to unlock ...

Page 36: ...cklights off immediately and stays in sleep mode until the next On Time activates or a monitor button is pressed HP Display LiteSaver HP Display LiteSaver is a software application available on the CD that increases monitor life and saves energy It allows you to place the monitor into its low power sleep mode at predefined times by shutting down or reducing power to most internal circuits This hel...

Page 37: ...imizes HP Display LiteSaver to the System Tray Cancel Restores the previous settings and minimizes HP Display LiteSaver to the System Tray HP Display LiteSaver will continue to run Help Opens the online help file Exit Exits and closes the HP Display LiteSaver It will no longer control the monitor power until it is next run View HP Display LiteSaver Readme on the CD for additional information on ho...

Page 38: ...ndows NT operating systems 1 Click the Display icon in the Control Panel 2 In the Display Properties windows select the Settings tab then click the Advanced button 3 Select the Color Management tab then click the Add button to open the Add 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 the monitor you must s...

Page 39: ...r vertical position of the image Check Video Cable is displayed on screen Monitor video cable is disconnected Connect the DVI D signal cable to the DVI D connector on the computer or the VGA signal 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 Monitor to 1680 1050 75Hz is displayed on screen Video resolution and ...

Page 40: ...nitor s power saving control is disabled Check the monitor s OSD menu setting for power saving enable disable controls The control should be set to enable to allow the monitor to enter into low power modes Using the Worldwide Web For the online access to technical support information self solve tools online assistance community forums of IT experts broad mutlivendor knowledge base monitoring and d...

Page 41: ...iewable Image Size 20 inch diagonal 51 cm Tilt 5 to 30 Swivel 45 to 45 Maximum Weight Unpacked 20 3 lbs 9 20 kg Dimensions include pedestal base Height Depth Width 16 7 inches 8 7 inches 17 4 inches 425 mm 220 mm 443 mm Maximum Graphic Resolution 1680 1050 75 Hz analog input 1680 1050 60 Hz digital input Text Mode 720 400 Dot Pitch 0 258 H 0 258 W mm Horizontal Frequency 30 to 94 kHz Vertical Refr...

Page 42: ...q kHz Horz Polarity Vert Freq Hz Vert Polarity Pixel Clk MHz Source 1 640 480 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA 2 640 480 37 861 72 809 31 500 VESA 3 640 480 37 500 75 000 31 500 VESA 4 720 400 31 469 70 087 28 322 VGA 5 800 600 37 879 60 317 40 000 VESA 6 800 600 48 077 72 188 50 000 VESA 7 800 x 600 46 875 75 000 49 500 VESA 8 832 x 624 49 726 74 551 57 284 Mac 9 1024 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 VESA 10 102...

Page 43: ...te The reduced power state will be entered into if the monitor detects the absence of either the horizontal sync signal and or the vertical sync signal Upon detecting the absence of these signals the monitor screen is blanked the backlight is turned off and the power light is turned amber When the monitor is in the reduced power state the monitor will utilize less than 2 watts of power There is a ...

Page 44: ...38 Appendix B Technical Specifications ENWW ...

Page 45: ...ion 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 receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an e...

Page 46: ...10101 Houston Texas 77269 2000 Or call 281 514 3333 To identify this product refer to the Part Series or Model number found on the product 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 brouilleur du Canada ...

Page 47: ... GS approval mark meet the applicable ergonomic requirements The installation guides included with the products provide configuration information Japanese Notice Korean Notice Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply is provided with Automatic Line Switching ALS This feature allows the monitor to operate on input voltages between 100 120V or 200 240V The power cord set flexible cord or...

Page 48: ...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 Industries Alliance EIA http www eiae org Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the Eu...

Page 49: ...on JIS C 0950 2005 mandates that manufacturers provide Material Content Declarations for certain categories of electronic products offered for sale after July 1 2006 To view the JIS C 0950 material declaration for this product visit http www hp com go jisc0950 ENWW Product Environmental Notices 43 ...

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Page 51: ...d 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 specific background The HP display does not have more than 3 bright dots 5 dark dots 5 total bright and dark dots No more than two adjacent less than 2 5 mm edge to edge defective pixels To...

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