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HP L1940T 19" LCD Monitor
Document Part Number: 407540-001
January 2006
This guide provides information on setting up the monitor,
installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu,
troubleshooting and technical specifications.
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide HP L1940T 19” LCD Monitor Document Part Number: 407540-001 January 2006 This guide provides information on setting up the monitor, installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu, troubleshooting and technical specifications. Enhanced for Accessibility...
  • Page 2 Adobe, Acrobat, and Acrobat Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Product Features 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information..... . 2–1 Maintenance Guidelines......2–2 Cleaning the Monitor.
  • Page 4 Sleep Timer Mode ......4–11 HP Display LiteSaver......4–13 Installing the HP Display LiteSaver Software.
  • Page 5 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union ......C–4 Japanese Notice .
  • Page 6 Contents User Guide...

  • Page 7: Product Features

    ■ Tilt, swivel, and height adjustment capabilities. ■ Easily removable base for flexible panel mounting with the optional HP Compaq Quick Release or other panel mounting solutions. ■ Video signal inputs supported: ❏ VGA Analog ❏...
  • Page 8 Product Features ■ Plug and play capability if supported by your system. ■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in English, Dutch, French, Italian, Simplified Chinese, German, and Spanish for ease of set-up and screen optimization. ■ Software and documentation CD that includes monitor driver software and product documentation.

  • Page 9: Safety And Maintenance Guidelines

    Safety and Maintenance Important Safety Information A power cord is included with your monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with your monitor, refer to the “Power Cord Set Requirements”...

  • Page 10: Maintenance Guidelines

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

  • Page 11: Cleaning The Monitor

    ■ 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 your monitor or place it on an unstable surface. ■...
  • Page 12 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 2–4 User Guide...

  • Page 13: 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. Unfolding the Monitor Base The monitor is shipped with the base attached in a folded flat position.

  • Page 14: Identifying Rear Panel Components

    Setting Up the Monitor Identifying Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components No. Component AC power connector USB downstream connectors USB upstream connector DVI connector (available on select models) VGA connector 3–2 Function Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. Connects optional USB devices to the monitor.

  • Page 15: Selecting The Signal Connectors And Cables

    Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables There are two signal input connectors: ■ VGA connector ■ DVI-D connector (available on select models) The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be selected through the On-Screen Display (OSD) feature by pressing the Menu button on the monitor front bezel or by pressing the VGA signal input or the –...
  • Page 16 Setting Up the Monitor 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. 2. Pivot the monitor to the portrait position to access the connectors. Connect one end of the power cable to the power connector on the monitor 1, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet 2.
  • Page 17 3. For analog operation, connect one end of the VGA signal cable to the VGA connector on the monitor 1 end to the VGA connector on the computer 2. Connecting the VGA Signal Cable ✎ For digital operation, use a DVI-D signal cable (not provided with the monitor).
  • Page 18 Setting Up the Monitor 4. Connect the USB cable to the USB upstream connector on the monitor 1 and to a convenient USB connector on the computer 2. Connecting the USB Cable 3–6 User Guide...
  • Page 19 Setting Up the Monitor 5. Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the monitor’s tilt, swivel, and height adjustment capabilities. Adjusting the Tilt Adjusting the Swivel User Guide 3–7...
  • Page 20 Pivot software available on www.hp.com/support or from the Portrait Display Web site, www.portrait.com. On the HP Web site, follow the links for your monitor to the software and drivers download page.

  • Page 21: Removing The Monitor Base

    Pivoting the Monitor 6. Press the power button to turn on the computer, then press the power button on the monitor front bezel. Ä CAUTION: When the monitor is turned on, burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a prolonged period of time.
  • Page 22 Setting Up the Monitor Ä CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and the power and signal cables are both disconnected. Lay the front bezel down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched, defaced, or broken Å...

  • Page 23: Mounting The Monitor

    2. Remove the four screws 1 from the monitor base. 3. Remove the monitor base 2 from the monitor. Removing the Monitor Base Mounting the Monitor 1. Remove the monitor base. Refer to “Removing the Monitor Base” steps in the previous section. User Guide Setting Up the Monitor 3–11...
  • Page 24 Setting Up the Monitor 2. To mount the monitor to a swing arm, wall or other mounting fixture using the HP Compaq Quick Release, follow the instructions provided in the documentation that comes with Quick Release. Mounting the Monitor to a Swing Arm Using Quick Release Mounting the Monitor to the Wall Using Quick Release 3.
  • Page 25 Setting Up the Monitor Ä CAUTION: This monitor supports the VESA industry standard 100mm mounting holes. To attach a third party mounting solution to the monitor, 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.

  • Page 26: Locating The Rating Label

    The rating label 1 is located along the bottom of the rear panel of the monitor. It provides the monitor’s spare part number, product number and serial number. You may need these numbers when contacting HP about your monitor model. Locating the Rating Label 3–14...

  • Page 27: Operating The Monitor

    ✎ 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. The Information File The .INF file defines monitor resources used by Microsoft Windows operating systems to ensure monitor compatibility with the computer’s graphics adapter.

  • Page 28: The Image Color Matching File

    Operating the Monitor work through separate BNC type connectors or through distribution buffers/boxes. You may need to install the .INF file if these conditions are not met. The Image Color Matching File The .ICM files are data files that are used in conjunction with graphics programs to provide consistent color matching from monitor screen to printer, or from scanner to monitor screen.

  • Page 29: Downloading From The Worldwide Web

    Refer to the INF and ICM 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 region. 2. Follow the links for your monitor to the support page and download page.
  • Page 30 Operating the Monitor To use the auto-adjustment feature: 1. Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting. 2. Press the Auto Adjust button on the monitor front panel. ❏ You can also press the Menu button, then select Image Control from the OSD Main Menu.

  • Page 31: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls No. Control Auto Adjust Menu – ( Minus) Plus) Power User Guide Function Activates the auto adjustment feature for optimum image. Opens the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. • If OSD is on, press to navigate backward through the OSD menu features and decrease adjustment levels.

  • Page 32: Adjusting Monitor Settings

    Operating the Monitor Adjusting Monitor Settings Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences. To access the OSD, do the following: 1. If the monitor is not already on, press the Power switch to turn on the monitor.

  • Page 33: Using The On-Screen Display

    6. After adjusting the function, select Save and Return, or Cancel if you don’t want to save the setting, then select Exit from the Main Menu. ✎ If the buttons remain untouched for 10 seconds while displaying a menu, the new adjustments will be saved when the OSD automatically times out and exits the menu.
  • Page 34 Operating the Monitor The Advanced OSD Menu has up to three sublevels and can be viewed in one of seven available languages. The following table provides the menus and their functions at each level: Advanced OSD Menu Levels Level 1 Brightness Adjustment Scale Contrast...
  • Page 35 Advanced OSD Menu Levels (Continued) Level 1 Mode Display Power-On Status Display Sleep Timer Default Video Input Serial Number Basic Menu Cancel Save and Return OSD Control Horizontal OSD Position Vertical OSD Position OSD Timeout Cancel Save and Return Information Current Settings Recommended Settings...

  • Page 36: Optimizing Analog Video

    Operating the Monitor Optimizing Analog Video This monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the flat panel screen to function like a standard monitor. Two controls in the on-screen display can be adjusted to improve image performance: Clock and Clock Phase. Use these controls only when the auto-adjust function does not provide a satisfactory image.

  • Page 37: Sleep Timer Mode

    ■ Input Signal Out of Range— Indicates the monitor does not support the input signal because the resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher than the monitor supports. Set the resolution and refresh rate for 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz. Restart your computer for the new settings to take effect.
  • Page 38 Operating the Monitor ■ Timer: On/Off ■ Sleep Now To set the timer: 1. Press the Menu button on the monitor front panel to display the Advanced Menu. 2. Scroll down and highlight Management. 3. Press the Menu button to select Management. 4.

  • Page 39: Hp Display Litesaver

    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 your monitor into its low power sleep mode at predefined times by shutting down or reducing power to most internal circuits.
  • Page 40 Operating the Monitor 4. Select the following options to configure the HP Display LiteSaver features: Configure Options Enable Display LiteSaver Display Off Display On Activity Extension Show 1 minute Display Off Notice Status 4–14 Function Enables the HP Display LiteSaver functions;...

  • Page 41: Srgb Support

    Configure Options Cancel Help Exit View “HP Display LiteSaver Readme” on the CD for additional information on how to configure the 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 42: Installing The Srgb Icm File For Microsoft Windows

    Operating the Monitor 2. Select Advanced Menu to access all options in the Main Menu. 3. Select Color to display the Color Temperature menu. 4. Select sRGB. 5. Select Save and Return to exit the menu. Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP ✎...

  • Page 43: Solving Common Problems

    Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Screen is blank. User Guide Troubleshooting Possible Cause Power cord is disconnected. Power switch on front panel of the monitor is turned off.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Problem Image appears blurred, indistinct, or too dark. Image is not centered. “Check Signal Cable” is displayed on screen. “Out of Range. Set Monitor to 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz” is displayed on screen. A–2 Possible Cause Brightness and contrast are too low.

  • Page 45: Using The Worldwide Web

    For online access to technical support information, self-solve tools, online assistance, community forums of IT experts, broad multivendor knowledge base, monitoring and diagnostic tools, go http://www.hp.com/support. Preparing to call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section, you may need to call technical support.

  • Page 47: B Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications ✎ 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. L1940T 19” LCD Monitor...

  • Page 48: Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions

    This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. B–2 L1940T Specifications 1280 x 1024 (75 Hz) analog and digital modes 720 x 400 0.264 x 0.264 mm...

  • Page 49: Entering User Modes

    Factory Preset Display Modes Preset Pixel Format 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 870 1152 x 900 1280 x 1024...

  • Page 50: Energy Saver Feature

    Technical Specifications ■ You are not using a preset mode. If 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.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Modifications

    For questions regarding your 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 53: Materials Disposal

    To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product. Materials Disposal This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end-of-life: ■ Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the display LCD.

  • Page 54: Disposal Of Waste Equipment By Users In Private Household In The European Union

    Agency Regulatory Notices 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 or product family. This compliance is indicated by the following conformity marking placed on the product: This marking is valid for non-Telecom products and EU...

  • Page 55: Japanese Notice

    Japanese Notice Korean Notice 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 Partner, Hewlett Packard Company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 56: Japanese Power Cord Requirements

    18AWG, 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 your HP authorized service provider. A power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon it or against it.

  • Page 57: D Lcd Monitor Quality

    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 58 50 cm (16 in.). HP expects that, over time, the industry will continue to improve its ability to produce LCDs with fewer cosmetic imperfections and HP will adjust guidelines as improvements are made.

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