HP L1710 - Manuals

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with the monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source andconnection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with themonitor, refer to the Power Cord Set R...

Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of the monitor: ● Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only thosecontrols that are covered in the operating instructions. If the monitor is not operating properly orhas been dropped o...

3 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and otherattached devices, then follow the instructions below. Unfolding the Double-Hinged Monitor Pedestal Base 1. Lift the monitor from its box and place it on a flat surface with t...

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 one hand and unfold the base 90 degrees with the otherhand. CAUTION: Do not touch the surface of the ...

Cable Management Use the cable management feature to secure and hide your cables when viewed from the front. Before connecting the cables to the monitor on the L1710, L1910, and L1908w models, route the cablesthrough the hole in the center of the monitor stand. Figure 3-5 Using the Cable Management ...

Connecting the Cables 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. 2. Connect a VGA signal cable or DVI-D signal cable. NOTE: For models with both VGA and DVI-D connectors, the monitor is capable of supporting either analog or digital input. The video mode is det...

5. Connect one end of the power cable to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor, andthe other end to an electrical wall outlet. Figure 3-9 Connecting the Power Cable Adjusting the Monitor 1. Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. Figure 3-10 Til...

4. Pivot the monitor clockwise from landscape to portrait orientation viewing to adapt to yourapplication (select models). Figure 3-13 Pivoting the Monitor NOTE: To view information on the screen in portrait mode, you will need to install the Pivot Pro software included on the software and documenta...

Connecting USB Devices Two USB connectors (on select models) are used to connect devices such as a digital camera, USBkeyboard, or USB mouse. NOTE: You must connect the USB hub cable from the monitor to the computer to enable the USB 2.0 ports on the monitor. Refer to Step 4 in Connecting the Cables...

Using the Accessory Rails The monitor features accessory rails on the rear that can be used to mount optional devices, such asthe HP speaker bar, to attach to the LCD. Refer to the documentation included with the optional devicefor detailed mounting instructions. Figure 3-15 Using the Accessory Rail...

Mounting the Monitor HP provides an HP Flat Panel Monitor Quick Release (purchased separately) that installs to the backof the monitor panel and allows you to quickly and securely attach the panel to a wall or swing armmounting fixture. To install the HP Quick Release: 1. Remove the monitor panel fr...

4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities The CD that comes with the monitor contains files you can install on the computer: ● an .INF (Information) file ● an .ICM (Image Color Matching) file ● auto-adjustment pattern utility ● additional software for the monitor model NOTE: If the monitor does...

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 ordownload them. Installing from the CD To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from the CD: 1. Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is di...

Using the Auto-Adjustment Function You can optimize the screen performance for the VGA (analog) input by using the -/Auto button on the monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software utility on the CD provided. Do not use this procedure if the monitor is using a DVI input. If the monitor is using ...

Front Panel Controls Table 4-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control Function 1 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. 2 – (Minus)/ Auto ● Navigates backward through the OSD menu anddecreases adjustment levels. ● When the OSD menu is inactive, activates the autoadjustment feature to optimize the ...

Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu or from the HP DisplayAssistant utility. Using the On-Screen Display Menu Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences. Toaccess the OSD, do the f...

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 choose to: ● Cancel —to return to the previous menu level. ● Save and Return —to save all cha...

Optimizing Digital Conversion This monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the flat panel screen to function like a standardmonitor. Two controls in the on-screen display can be adjusted to improve image performance: Clockand Clock Phase. NOTE: The Clock and Clock Phase controls are adjustab...

Identifying Monitor Conditions Special messages will appear on the monitor screen when identifying the following monitor conditions: ● Input Signal Out of Range—Change resolution setting to 1280 x 1024 – 60Hz , —Indicates the monitor does not support the input signal because the resolution and/or re...

To set the timer: 1. Press the Menu button on the monitor front panel to display the OSD 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 . NOTE: You must set the current local t...

Table 4-3 HP Display LiteSaver Configuration Options Select This Option To Do This Enable Display LiteSaver Enables the HP Display LiteSaver functions; deselect to disable the HP DisplayLiteSaver. Display Off Sets the time when the monitor automatically turns off. This does not affect screensaver op...

Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP NOTE: 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 mayprevent you from completing this...

A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommendedsolutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power switch on front panel ofthe monitor is t...

Problem Possible Cause Solution Extension is set to 10 minutes, the HP DisplayLiteSaver will not actually turn off the display until 10minutes of inactivity has elapsed, even though theDisplay Off time is 5 minutes from now. The HP Display LiteSaver maynot be compatible with thecomputer system. Some...

B Technical Specifications NOTE: All performance specifications are provided by the component manufacturers. Performance specifications represent the highest specification of all HP's component manufacturers' typical levelspecifications for performance and actual performance may vary either higher o...

Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults.This monitor automatically recognized these preset modes and they will appear properly sized andcentered on the screen. L1750, L1950, L1710, and L1910 Models T...

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 Entering User Modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode tha...

C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a resid...

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Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, Germany German Ergonomics Notice HP products which bear the “GS” approval mark, when forming part of a system comprising HP brandcomputers, keyboards and monitors that bear the “GS” approval mark, meet the applicable ergonomic...

CAUTION: Do not use the power cord received with this product on any other products. Product Environmental Notices Energy Star Compliance Monitors that are marked with the ENERGY STAR Logo meet the requirements of the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR program. As an ENERGY STAR P...

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, 2005, mandates thatmanufacturers provide Material Content Declarations for certain categories of electronic productsoffered for sale after July 1, 2006. To view the JIS C 0950 material ...

D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to HP standards, toguarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections thatappear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all LCD displays ...