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HP L2045w User Manual

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  • Page 1 HP L2045w 20" LCD Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 2 © 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and 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 consequential damages in...

  • 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. CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
  • Page 4 About This Guide ENWW...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the Monitor Settings ......................23 Using the On-Screen Display Menu ................... 23 OSD Menu Selections ..................24 Optimizing Digital Conversion ................28 Using the HP Display Assistant Utility ................28 Identifying Monitor Conditions ......................29 Sleep Timer Mode ..........................29 ENWW...
  • Page 6 HP Display LiteSaver ........................... 30 Installing the HP Display LiteSaver Software ..............30 sRGB Support ............................31 Changing the Color Temperature ..................31 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP ....32 Appendix A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems .........................

  • Page 7: Product Features

    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 ● Rubberized cable management on monitor back and pedestal base ●...
  • Page 8 ● Intelligent Management Asset Control ● Compliant with the following regulated specifications: ● European Union CE Directives ● Swedish MPR II 1990 ● Swedish TCO Requirements ● Energy Star Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW...

  • Page 9: Safety And Maintenance Guidelines

    Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. If the monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact an authorized HP dealer, reseller, or service provider. ●...

  • Page 10: Cleaning The Monitor

    ● Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected to the outlet does not exceed the current rating of the electrical outlet, and the total ampere rating of the products connected to the cord does not exceed the rating of the cord. Look on the power label to determine the ampere rating (AMPS or A) for each device.

  • Page 11: 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. Rear Components Figure 3-1 Rear Components Component Function USB Downstream Connects optional USB devices to the monitor.

  • Page 12: Selecting The Signal Connectors And Cables

    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. Figure 3-2 Two Sets of VESA 100mm Mounting Holes Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables The monitor features one DVI-D connector and one VGA connector capable of supporting either digital or analog input.
  • 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...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Monitor

    Connecting the Monitor Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. Connect one end of the USB hub cable to the USB connector on the rear panel of the computer or to a USB hub, and the other end to the upstream USB connector on the monitor. Figure 3-5 Connecting the USB Hub Cable (not included with monitor) WARNING!
  • Page 15 Connect one end of the power cable to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet. Figure 3-6 Connecting the Power Cable Place the cables through the cable management channel on the back of the monitor and on the pedestal base.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the Monitor Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. Figure 3-8 Tilting the Monitor Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle. Figure 3-9 Swiveling the Monitor Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW...
  • Page 17 Adjust the monitor's height so that it is parallel to your eye height for a comfortable viewing position. CAUTION To prevent damage to 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.

  • Page 18: Turning On The Monitor

    Pivot the monitor from landscape to portrait orientation viewing to adapt to your application. Figure 3-11 Pivoting the Monitor NOTE The monitor pivots from landscape clockwise to portrait orientation. To view information on the screen in portrait mode, you will need to install the Pivot Pro software included on the software and documentation CD.

  • Page 19: 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.

  • Page 20: Mounting Solutions

    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 securely attach the monitor panel to the mounting fixture. Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refer to...
  • Page 21 To mount the monitor to a swing arm, wall or other mounting fixture using the HP Quick Release, follow the instructions provided in the documentation that comes with Quick Release. Figure 3-15 Mounting the Monitor to a Swing Arm Using Quick Release...
  • Page 22 If mounting the monitor using another manufacturer’s solution, use the screws previously removed from the monitor base to mount the display to a swing arm or other mounting fixture. Consult the documentation included with the mounting fixture for additional instructions. CAUTION This monitor supports the VESA industry-standard 100mm mounting holes.

  • Page 23: Mounting To The Pedestal Base

    Mounting to the Pedestal Base An optional HP Quick Release can be attached to the pedestal base. It allows you to quickly and securely attach some models of the HP thin client to the monitor. To mount an HP thin client to the pedestal base using the HP Quick Release, follow the instructions provided in the documentation that comes with Quick Release.
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW...

  • Page 25: Operating The Monitor

    Adobe Reader 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 Downloading from the Worldwide Web in this chapter.

  • Page 26: Installing The .Inf And .Icm Files

    CD in the event of an installation error. 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 and select the country region.
  • Page 27 To use the auto-adjustment feature: Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting. Press the −/Auto button on the monitor front panel. ● You can also press the Menu/Select button, then select Auto-Adjustment from the OSD Main Menu. Refer to Adjusting the Monitor Settings in this chapter.

  • Page 28: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Table 4-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control Function Menu/Select Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. ● − (Minus)/Auto Navigates backward through the OSD menu and decreases adjustment levels. ● When the OSD menu is inactive, activates the auto adjustment feature to optimize the screen image.

  • Page 29: 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.

  • Page 30: Osd Menu Selections

    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. ●...
  • Page 31 Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Submenu Description 9300 K Changes to slightly blueish white. 6500 K Changes to slightly reddish white. Custom Color Selects and adjusts your own color scales: ● R—sets your own red color levels ●...
  • Page 32 Provides the recommended resolution mode and refresh rate for the monitor. Serial Number Reports the serial number of the monitor. The serial number is needed if contacting HP technical support. Version Reports the firmware version of the monitor. Backlight hours Reports the total hours of backlight operation.
  • Page 33 Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Disable Input Auto- Keeps the monitor's video input selection at its current setting. Switching This menu selection is visible if the video input control is set to Enable Input Auto-Switching. Enable Input Auto- Automatically returns the monitor's video input to the default Switching...

  • Page 34: Optimizing Digital Conversion

    The HP Display Assistant Utility has two modes of operation: Wizard and OSD mode. The preferred method of use is Wizard mode, which takes you through a step-by-step process to accurately calibrate the monitor.

  • Page 35: Identifying Monitor Conditions

    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 1680 × 1050 – 75Hz—Indicates the monitor does not support the input signal because the resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher than the monitor supports ●...

  • Page 36: 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 37: Srgb Support

    Displays a popup message in the system tray 1 minute before the monitor is turned off by HP Display LiteSaver Status Shows the time until the monitor is next due to be turned off by HP Display LiteSaver Stores the current settings and minimizes HP Display LiteSaver to the System Tray...

  • Page 38: Installing The Srgb Icm File For Microsoft Windows 2000 And Windows Xp

    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 may prevent you from completing this procedure.

  • Page 39: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    The default Activity Extension value is set to 10 minutes. doesn't turn off the monitor not elapsed. The HP Display LiteSaver will wait to detect no input or screen. movement from the keyboard or mouse for 10 consecutive minutes after the Display Off time has passed, before the monitor enters into low-power mode.

  • Page 40: Using The Worldwide Web

    Problem Possible Cause Solution The HP Display LiteSaver may not Confirm that the HP Display LiteSaver is compatible with be compatible with the computer the system. system. Some notebook Right-click on the HP Display LiteSaver icon in the computers are not compatible and system tray.

  • Page 41: 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. L2045w Model Table B-1...

  • Page 42: 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 and centered on the screen. Table B-2 L2045w Model Factory Preset Modes Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq Horz Polarity Vert Freq...

  • Page 43: Entering User Modes

    The monitor automatically stores the new setting, then recognized the new mode just as it does a preset mode. In addition to the 18 factory present modes for the L2045w model, there are four user modes that can be entered and stored.
  • Page 44 Appendix B Technical Specifications ENWW...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Declaration Of Conformity For Products Marked With The Fcc Logo (United States Only)

    For questions regarding the product, contact: 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...

  • Page 47: German Ergonomics Notice

    — refer to the product label). German Ergonomics Notice HP products which bear the “GS” approval mark, when forming part of a system comprising HP brand computers, keyboards and monitors that bear the “GS” approval mark, meet the applicable ergonomic requirements.

  • Page 48: Japanese Power Cord Requirements

    Do not use the power cord received with this product on any other products. 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 49: 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. ENWW Product Environmental Notices...
  • Page 50 Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices ENWW...

  • Page 51: 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.
  • Page 52 Appendix D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy ENWW...

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