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Operating the Monitor

CD Software and Utilities

The CD that is included with this monitor contains drivers and software that you can install on your
computer.

Installing Drivers

If you determine that you need to update the drivers, you can install the monitor driver INF and ICM files
from the CD, or download them from the Internet.

Installing the monitor driver software from the CD

To install the monitor driver software from the CD:

1.

Insert the CD in your computer CD drive. The CD menu appears.

2.

Select the language.

3.

Click 

Install Monitor Driver Software

.

4.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

5.

Ensure that the proper resolutions and refresh rates appear in the Display Control Panel settings.
Refer to the Windows® operating system documentation for more information.

NOTE:

You might need to install the digitally signed monitor drivers (INF or ICM files) manually

from the CD, in case of an installation error. Refer to the "Driver Software Readme" file on the CD
for instructions (in English only).

Downloading updated drivers from the Internet

To download the latest version of drivers and software files from the HP Support site:

1.

Refer to: 

http://www.hp.com/support

.

2.

Select your country/region.

3.

Select 

Download Drivers and Software

.

4.

Enter the model number of your monitor. The software download pages for your monitor are
displayed.

5.

Download and install the driver and software files by following the instructions on the download
pages.

6.

Ensure that your system meets the requirements.

ENWW

CD Software and Utilities

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Summary of Contents for Q1910

Page 1: ...Q1910 Q1910s Q2010 Q2010s Q2210 Q2210s LCD Monitors User Guide ...

Page 2: ...nts accompanying such products and 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 co...

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: ...r Cables 11 High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP 11 Connecting the Audio Cable 12 Connecting the Power Cable 13 Cable Management 14 Adjusting The Tilt 14 4 Operating the Monitor 15 CD Software and Utilities 15 Installing Drivers 15 Using the Auto Adjustment Function 16 Side Panel Controls 17 Using the On Screen Display OSD 18 Identifying Monitor Conditions 22 Adjusting Screen Quality 23 ...

Page 6: ...ty for Products Marked with the FCC Logo United States Only 31 Canadian Notice 32 Avis Canadien 32 European Union Regulatory Notice 32 German Ergonomics Notice 33 Japanese Notice 33 Korean Notice 33 Power Cord Set Requirements 33 Japanese Power Cord Requirements 34 Product Environmental Notices 34 Materials Disposal 34 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union...

Page 7: ... moving from one side of the monitor to the other Tilt adjustment Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association VESA standard mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions including wall mounting Security lock slot for a locking security cable security cable sold separately Plug and Play capability if supported by your computer system On screen display OSD adjustments for ease of...

Page 8: ... Software and utilities CD containing the following Drivers Auto adjustment software Documents 2 Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW ...

Page 9: ...cribes proper workstation setup posture and health and work habits 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 periphe...

Page 10: ...ting of the products connected to the power cord does not exceed the rating of the power cord Look on the power label to determine the ampere rating Amps or A for each device Install your monitor near a power outlet that you can easily reach Disconnect the monitor by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it from the outlet Never disconnect the monitor by pulling the cord Do not allow anything to re...

Page 11: ... You can substantially increase the life expectancy of the monitor by using a screen saver program and turning off the monitor when not in use Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation These openings must not be blocked or covered Never push 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...

Page 12: ...lot screwdriver to secure some cables Installing The Monitor You can install the monitor on a desktop or wall mount it Place the monitor in a convenient well ventilated location near your computer Connect the monitor cables after you have installed the monitor NOTE For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of the display as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections fr...

Page 13: ...the stability of the wall mounting fixture WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury or of damage to the equipment check that the wall mounting fixture is adequately installed and secured before attaching the monitor Refer to the instructions supplied with the wall mounting fixture and check that it is capable of supporting the monitor 2 Disconnect the power cable and any other cables from the...

Page 14: ...other Pull the base away from the column as you do so Figure 3 3 Bottom view of monitor base showing release tabs circled 5 Remove the screws inside the support column as indicated Figure 3 4 Remove the screws inside the support column 8 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW ...

Page 15: ...support column mounting bracket Figure 3 5 Snapping the bottom portion of the column from the top 7 Slide the top portion of the column up to expose the mounting bracket Figure 3 6 Removing the top portion of the column 8 Remove the four screws that secure the column mounting bracket ENWW Installing The Monitor 9 ...

Page 16: ...held in place by rubber cement Figure 3 8 Removing the logo from the back of the monitor A B C D Use the four holes A B C and D to attach the swing arm or other mounting fixture to the back of the monitor with screws not supplied 11 Follow the instructions included with the mounting fixture to ensure that the monitor is safely attached The four threaded holes that are on the back of the panel are ...

Page 17: ... of the DVI D video cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the DVI D video connector on the computer You can use this cable only if your computer has a DVI compliant graphics card installed The monitor DVI D connector and cable are included with select models only Figure 3 9 Connecting the VGA or a DVI D cable High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP If your monitor supports H...

Page 18: ... using the audio cable as shown in the following illustration Figure 3 10 Connecting the audio cables NOTE When using a VGA or DVI signal you must connect your audio separately because a VGA or DVI signal converts only video data not audio data 12 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW ...

Page 19: ...ed by items that are placed upon it or against it 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 See Technical Specifications on page 27 Appendix B for additional information Figure 3 11 Connecting the power cable 2 Connect one end of the power cable to the monitor and the other end to a grounded ...

Page 20: ...een tilt to your own preference as follows 1 Face the front of the monitor and hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt 2 Adjust the tilt by moving the top edge of the monitor either toward or away from you without touching the screen Figure 3 13 Tilt adjustment 14 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW ...

Page 21: ... in the Display Control Panel settings Refer to the Windows operating system documentation for more information NOTE You might need to install the digitally signed monitor drivers INF or ICM files manually from the CD in case of an installation error Refer to the Driver Software Readme file on the CD for instructions in English only Downloading updated drivers from the Internet To download the lat...

Page 22: ...en for a prolonged period of time 12 consecutive hours of non use 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 Image retention is a condition that may occur on all LCD screens To use the auto adjustment feature 1 Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes befo...

Page 23: ...sts the display to the ideal setting when the OSD is not active Enters the selected option 3 Or Source Hot key to link to Quick View Navigates forward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels Chooses video input source from the computer Navigates through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels 4 Hot key to link to volume level adjustment Navigates backward through the OSD menu and...

Page 24: ...n Menu 6 Press the Menu button to exit the OSD NOTE When a menu is displayed if the buttons are untouched for 30 seconds factory default adjustments and settings are saved and the menu closes OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the on screen display OSD menu selections and their functional descriptions After changing an OSD menu item and if the menu screen has these options you may choos...

Page 25: ...l scaling of height and width Fill to Aspect Ratio image is sized to fit the screen and maintains proportional image Sharpness Adjusts the screen image to look sharper or soft Clock Minimizes any vertical bars or strips visible on the screen background Adjusting the Clock will also change the horizontal screen image VGA input only Clock Phase Adjusts the focus of the display This adjustment allows...

Page 26: ...mation on the screen each time the OSD Main Menu is accessed Select On Off The factory default is On or Off depending on the model Management Selects the power management features of the monitor Source Control Select Models Selects the video input signal VGA is the factory default DVI Selects DVI as the video input signal VGA Selects VGA as the video input signal Default Source Selects the default...

Page 27: ...er adjustment menu options Set Current Time Sets the current time in hours and minutes Set Sleep Time Sets the time you want to place the monitor in sleep mode Set On Time Sets the time you want the monitor to wake up from sleep mode Timer Sets the Sleep Timer feature on or off the default setting is Off Sleep Now Immediately sets the monitor to enter sleep mode Language Selects the language in wh...

Page 28: ...puter for the new settings to take effect Monitor Going to Sleep Indicates the screen display is entering a sleep mode The speakers are turned off in sleep mode Check Video Cable Indicates a video input cable is not properly connected to the computer or monitor OSD Lock out The OSD can be enabled or disabled by pressing and holding the Menu button on the side panel for 10 seconds If the OSD is loc...

Page 29: ...Control 4 Set the main Clock settings correctly first because the Clock Phase settings depend on the main Clock settings When adjusting the Clock and Clock Phase values if the monitor images become distorted continue adjusting the values until the distortion disappears To restore the factory settings access the OSD menu select Factory Reset and then select Yes Power Saver Feature When the monitor ...

Page 30: ... D signal cable to the VGA or DVI D connector on the computer Be sure that the computer power is off while connecting the video cable Input Signal Out of Range appears on screen Restart your computer and enter Safe Mode Change your settings to a supported setting see the table in Preset Video Modes in Technical Specifications on page 27 Restart your computer so that the new settings take effect Pi...

Page 31: ...s possible Use the maximum refresh rate that your monitor is capable of at the resolution that you are using Monitor is always in sleep mode amber LED The computer power switch should be in the On position The computer graphic card should be snugly seated in its slot Check that the monitor video cable is properly connected to the computer Inspect the monitor video cable and make sure that none of ...

Page 32: ...version of hardware and software you are using Locating the Rating Label The rating label on the monitor provides the product number and serial number You may need these numbers when contacting HP about your monitor model The rating label is on the back of the monitor 26 Appendix A Troubleshooting ENWW ...

Page 33: ... Size 47 0 cm 18 5 in diagonal Tilt 5 to 25 Maximum Weight unpacked 3 9 Kg 8 6 lb Dimensions h x w x d 347 4 x 455 1 x 171 4 mm 13 7 x 17 9 x 6 7 in Maximum Graphics Resolution 1366 x 768 60 Hz analog mode Text Mode 720 x 400 Dot Pitch 0 30 x 0 30 mm Horizontal Frequency analog mode 24 to 83 kHz Vertical Frequency analog mode 50 to 76 Hz Environmental Requirements Temperature independent of altitu...

Page 34: ...l Frequency analog mode 50 to 76 Hz Environmental Requirements Temperature independent of altitude Operating Temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Non Operating Humidity 20 to 60 C 29 to 140 F Relative Humidity non condensing Operating Humidity 20 to 80 Non Operating Humidity 5 to 95 Power Source 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz Power Consumption 28 watts W maximum Sleep Power Consumption 2 watts W typical Table B ...

Page 35: ...imum Sleep Power Consumption 2 watts W typical Preset Video Modes The monitor automatically recognizes many preset video input modes that will appear properly sized and centered on the screen Table B 4 Factory Preset Video Input Modes Q1910 Q1910s Preset Resolution Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz 1 640 x 480 31 47 59 94 2 720 x 400 31 47 70 09 3 800 x 600 37 88 60 32 4 1024 x 768 48...

Page 36: ...pplied by all vendors and is not specific to your Compaq LCD Monitor These imperfections are caused by one or more defective pixels or subpixels A pixel consists of one red one green and one blue subpixel 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 subpixel...

Page 37: ...ng 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 experienced radio or television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by ...

Page 38: ...èglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada European Union Regulatory Notice This product complies with the following EU Directives Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards European Norms which are listed on the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by Hewlett Packard for this product ...

Page 39: ...meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased the equipment If you need to obtain a power cord for a different country you should purchase a power cord that is approved for use in that country The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product s electrical ratings label The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater ...

Page 40: ...ead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling or waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For ...

Page 41: ...estriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS A Japanese regulatory requirement defined by specification 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 11363 2006 11363 2006 ENWW Product Environm...

Page 42: ...Turkey EEE Regulation In Conformity with the EEE Regulation EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur 36 Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices ENWW ...

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