HP LP2275w User Manual

HP LP2275w User Manual

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  • Page 1 HP LP2275w and LP2475w LCD Monitors User Guide...
  • Page 2 © 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for incidental or...
  • Page 3: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide provides information on setting up the monitor, installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu, troubleshooting and technical specifications. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
  • Page 4 About This Guide...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Product Features HP LP2275w Model ... 1 HP LP2475w Model ... 2 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information ... 4 Maintenance Guidelines ... 5 Cleaning the Monitor ... 5 Shipping the Monitor ... 5 3 Setting Up the Monitor Installing the Monitor Pedestal Base ...
  • Page 6 Using the On-Screen Display Menu ... 25 Using the HP Display Assistant Utility ... 30 Identifying Monitor Conditions ... 31 Sleep Timer Mode ... 31 HP Display LiteSaver ... 32 Installing the HP Display LiteSaver Software ... 32 sRGB Support ... 33 Changing the Color Temperature ...
  • Page 7: Product Features

    USB cable included to connect the monitor's USB hub to the USB connector on the computer ● Accessory rail on monitor to accept optional mounted devices, such as an HP speaker bar ● Plug and play capability if supported by the system ●...
  • Page 8: Hp Lp2475W Model

    USB cable included to connect the monitor's USB hub to the USB connector on the computer ● Accessory rail on monitor to accept optional mounted devices, such as an HP speaker bar ● Plug and play capability if supported by the system ●...
  • Page 9 ● Software and documentation CD that includes HP Display Assistant, Pivot Pro software, monitor driver software, and product documentation ● Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption ● AssetControl ● Compliant with the following regulated specifications: ◦...
  • Page 10: Safety And Maintenance Guidelines

    Damage Replacement Policy so you can replace the equipment, if surge protection fails. Use the appropriate and correctly sized furniture designed to properly support your HP LCD monitor. WARNING! LCD monitors that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests, or carts may fall over and cause personal injury.
  • Page 11: Maintenance Guidelines

    These chemicals may damage the cabinet finish as well as the screen. Shipping the Monitor Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it later if you move or ship the monitor. Maintenance Guidelines...
  • Page 12: Setting Up The Monitor

    Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices, then follow the instructions below. NOTE: Be sure the master power switch, located on the rear panel of the monitor, is in the off position.
  • Page 13: Rear Components

    Connects the DVI to VGA signal cable or DVI to DVI-D signal cable to the monitor. Connects the monitor USB hub cable to a host USB port/hub. Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. Connects optional USB devices to the monitor.
  • Page 14: Hp Lp2475W Model

    Connects a Composite signal cable to the monitor. Connects Component signal cables to the monitor. Connects the monitor USB hub cable to a host USB port/hub. Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. Connects optional USB devices to the monitor.
  • Page 15: Selecting And Connecting The Signal Cables

    Selecting and Connecting the Signal Cables The monitor signal inputs vary by model. The following table indicates which input video signal is supported on each monitor model. NOTE: Refer to Rear Components on page 7 The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be...
  • Page 16 Connection Description Connect a set of Component cables to the Component connectors on the monitor and the Component connectors on the input device for analog operation. Cable purchased separately. Connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video connector on the monitor and the S-Video connector on the input device for analog operation.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Monitor Power

    Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. Connect one end of the power cable to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor (1), and the other end to an electrical wall outlet (2).
  • Page 18: Connecting Usb Devices

    Connecting USB Devices The monitor provides USB connectors on the side panel and on the rear panel that can be used to connect devices such as a digital camera, USB keyboard, or USB mouse. Connect one end of the USB hub cable to the USB connector on the rear panel of the computer, and the other end to the upstream USB connector on the monitor.
  • Page 19: Cable Management

    Cable Management Place the cables through the cable management channel on the back of the monitor base. Figure 3-6 Using the Cable Management Feature Adjusting the Monitor Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level.
  • Page 20 Figure 3-8 Swiveling the Monitor Adjust the monitor's height so that it is parallel to your eye height for a comfortable viewing position. A lock-down/release button on the front of the column prevents the display head from sliding up when the monitor is lifted. If the display head is locked in the lowest height position: Make sure that the monitor is safely positioned on a stable surface.
  • Page 21: Turning On The Monitor

    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 time. Image retention is a condition that may occur on all LCD screens.
  • Page 22: Using The Accessory Rails

    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, to the LCD monitor. Refer to the documentation included with the optional device for detailed mounting instructions.
  • Page 23: Mounting The Monitor

    Removing the Monitor from the Pedestal Base Mounting the Monitor The HP Quick Release can be removed from the pedestal base and installed to a mounting fixture. It allows you to quickly and securely attach the monitor panel to the mounting fixture.
  • Page 24 The Quick Release can also be installed directly to a wall to mount the monitor panel. It is designed to support a maximum of up to 10.9 kg (24 lbs). 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 your application and to ensure that the mounting solution is properly installed to support applied loads.
  • Page 25: 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 are located on the rear panel of the monitor display head.
  • Page 26: Operating The Monitor

    PDF Complete is supplied on this CD and can be installed from the menu. NOTE: If the monitor does not include a CD, the .INF and .ICM files can be downloaded from the HP monitors support Web site. See The Information File The .INF file defines monitor resources used by Microsoft Windows operating systems to ensure monitor...
  • Page 27: Installing The .Inf And .Icm Files

    Refer to the Monitor Driver Software 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: Refer to http://www.hp.com/support...
  • Page 28: Using The Auto-Adjustment Function

    CD provided. Do not use this procedure if the monitor is using a DVI-D, HDMI, or DisplayPort input. If the monitor is using a VGA (analog) input, this procedure can correct the following image quality conditions: ●...
  • Page 29: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Front panel controls vary by model. HP LP2275w Model Table 4-1 HP LP2275w Monitor Front Panel Controls Control Menu – (Minus)/Auto (Plus)/Reset Input Power LED Power Function Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. ● Navigates backward through the OSD menu and decreases adjustment levels.
  • Page 30: Hp Lp2475W Model

    ● Navigates forward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels. ● When the OSD menu is inactive, resets the monitor settings to factory default settings. Turns Picture-In-Picture or Picture-Outside-Picture on or off. NOTE: The PIP/POP feature must be initially set up using the OSD menu.
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Monitor Settings

    Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu or from the HP Display Assistant utility. Using the On-Screen Display Menu Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences. To...
  • Page 32 Adjusts the position of the screen image left and right. Vertical Position Adjusts the position of 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...
  • Page 33 OSD Main Menu is accessed. Select: ● ● The factory default is On or Off, depending on the model. Displays the operating status of the monitor each time the monitor is powered on. Select the location to display the status to: ● ●...
  • Page 34 Control (LP2475w Model) Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor Submenu Description ● 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 ●...
  • Page 35 Provides the current input video mode. Provides the recommended resolution mode and refresh rate for the monitor. Reports the serial number of the monitor. The serial number is needed if contacting HP technical support. Reports the firmware version of the monitor.
  • Page 36: Optimizing Digital Conversion

    Factory Reset menu in the 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.
  • Page 37: Identifying Monitor Conditions

    Sleep Timer Mode The Sleep Timer mode is an energy-saving feature that enables you to set a time for the monitor to power on and off at the same time every day. This also extends the life of the backlight bulbs in the monitor.
  • Page 38: Hp Display Litesaver

    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.
  • Page 39: Srgb Support

    Status Cancel Help Exit View HP Display LiteSaver Readme on the CD for additional information on how to configure HP Display LiteSaver. sRGB Support The monitor is designed to support sRGB for color management, which adapts to the color standards used in the image technology industry.
  • Page 40: Installing The Srgb Icm File For Microsoft Windows 2000 And Windows Xp

    Select the sRGB Color Space Profile.icm file, then click the Add button To activate a color profile for the monitor, you must set it as the Default Monitor Profile. Select sRGB Color Space Profile, then click Set as Default button.
  • Page 41: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    The default Activity Extension value is set to 10 minutes. elapsed. The HP Display LiteSaver will wait to detect no input or movement from the keyboard or mouse for 10 consecutive minutes after the Display Off time has passed, before the...
  • Page 42 For example, if the Display Off time is set to 5 minutes from the current time and the Activity Extension is set to 10 minutes, the HP Display LiteSaver will not actually turn off the display until 10 minutes of inactivity has elapsed, even though the Display Off time is 5 minutes from now.
  • Page 43: 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 diagnostic tools, go to http://www.hp.com/support Preparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the trouble shooting tips in this section, you may need to call technical support.
  • Page 44: Appendix B Technical Specifications

    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 level specifications for performance and actual performance may vary either higher or lower. HP LP2275w Model...
  • Page 45: Hp Lp2475W Model

    Table B-1 HP LP2275w Specifications (continued) Relative Humidity Power Source Altitude: Operating Storage Power Consumption (maximum) Input Terminal HP LP2475w Model Table B-2 HP LP2475w Specifications Display Type Viewable Image Size Tilt Adjustment Swivel Adjustment Height Adjustment Pivot Maximum Weight (Unpacked)
  • Page 46 Table B-2 HP LP2475w Specifications (continued) Relative Humidity Power Source Altitude: Operating Storage Power Consumption (maximum) Input Terminal Appendix B Technical Specifications 20 to 80% 90 – 265 VAC, 45/63 Hz 0 to 3657.6 m 0 to 12192 m <120 watts Two DVI-I connectors with DVI to DVI-D and DVI to VGA cables included;...
  • Page 47: Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions

    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. HP LP2275w Model...
  • Page 48: Entering User Modes

    It 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 recognizes the new mode just as it does a preset mode. In addition to the factory preset modes, there are fifteen to twenty user modes, depending on the model, that can be entered and stored.
  • Page 49: Energy Saver Feature

    Energy Saver Feature When the monitor is in its normal operating mode, the monitor uses less than 95 watts (LP2275w Model) or 120 watts (LP2475w Model) of power and the Power light is green. The monitor also supports a reduced power state. 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.
  • Page 50: Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices

    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, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 51: Canadian Notice

    Hewlett Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800 474-6836) For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact: Hewlett Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 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.
  • Page 52: German Ergonomics Notice

    0.75 mm² or 18 AWG, 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 an authorized HP service provider.
  • Page 53: Product Environmental Notices

    Materials Disposal This 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.
  • Page 54: Restriction 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...
  • Page 55: Appendix D Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy

    This is common to all LCD displays used in products supplied by all vendors and is not specific to the HP LCD. These imperfections are caused by one or more defective pixels or sub-pixels.

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