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HP Compaq LA1951G User Manual

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  • Page 1 HP LA1751g and LA1951g LCD Monitors User Guide...
  • Page 2 © 2009 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 ENWW...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors ... 1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information ... 3 Maintenance Guidelines ... 4 Cleaning the Monitor ... 4 Shipping the Monitor ... 4 3 Setting Up the Monitor Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base ...
  • Page 6 Using the On-Screen Display Menu ... 20 Using the HP Display Assistant Utility ... 25 Identifying Monitor Conditions ... 25 Sleep Timer Mode ... 26 HP Display LiteSaver ... 27 Installing the HP Display LiteSaver Software ... 27 sRGB Support ... 28 Changing the Color Temperature ...
  • Page 7 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union ... 41 Chemical Substances ... 41 HP Recycling Program ... 41 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ... 41 Turkey EEE Regulation ... 42 Appendix D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy...
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  • Page 9: Product Features

    USB cable provided 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 10 ● Software and documentation CD that includes monitor drivers and product documentation ● Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption ● Energy Star qualified ● Intelligent Management AssetControl ● Compliant with the following regulated specifications: ◦ European Union CE Directives ◦...

  • Page 11: Safety And Maintenance Guidelines

    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 and connection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with the...

  • Page 12: Maintenance Guidelines

    These chemicals may damage the monitor. Shipping the Monitor Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it later if you move or ship the monitor. Chapter 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines ENWW...

  • 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 Pedestal Base NOTE: The monitor is shipped with the base attached in a folded-flat position. To begin using the monitor, you must unfold the base and place the monitor in an upright position.

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Monitor Unfolding The Monitor Pedestal Base

    Function Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. Connects the USB hub cable to the monitor's USB hub connector and to a host USB port/hub. Connects the DVI-D cable to the monitor.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Signal And Power Cables

    On-Screen Display (OSD) feature by pressing the ● For analog operation, use the VGA signal cable provided. Connect the VGA signal cable to the VGA connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the VGA connector on the computer. ●...

  • Page 16: Connecting Usb Devices

    Cable Management Use the cable management feature to secure and hide your cables when viewed from the front. After connecting the cables to the monitor models, place the cables through the cable management channels on the sides of the monitor base.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the Monitor NOTE: Your monitor model may look different than the model in the following illustrations. Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. Figure 3-7 Tilting the Monitor Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle.
  • Page 18 Adjust the monitor's height so that it is parallel to your eye height for a comfortable viewing position. Figure 3-9 Adjusting the Height Pivot the monitor clockwise from landscape to portrait orientation viewing to adapt to your application. Figure 3-10...

  • Page 19: 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. Monitors with a “burned-in image”...

  • Page 20: Using The Accessory Rails

    The monitor features accessory rails on the rear that can be used to mount optional devices, such as the HP speaker bar, to attach to the LCD. Refer to the documentation included with the optional device for detailed mounting instructions.

  • Page 21: Removing The Monitor Pedestal Base

    Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base You can remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base to install the panel on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture. CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and the power and signal cables are both disconnected.

  • Page 22: Mounting The Monitor

    Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refer to Base on page 13 To attach the monitor to a swing arm, insert four 10mm screws through the holes on the swing arm plate and into the mounting holes on the monitor.

  • Page 23: Locating The Rating Labels

    Figure 3-14 Locating the Rating Labels Installing a Cable Lock You can secure the monitor to a fixed object with an optional cable lock available from HP. NOTE: For more information on HP accessories, go to http://www.hp.com/go/options. ENWW...

  • Page 24: Operating The Monitor

    ● additional software for the monitor model 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 compatibility with the computer’s graphics adapter.

  • Page 25: 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 26 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor button on the monitor front panel. Menu button, then select Image Control from the OSD Main Menu. button on the monitor front panel to produce a stable, centered image. in this chapter. ENWW...

  • Page 27: Front Panel Controls

    VGA or DVI (select models have input select function). Power LED Green = Fully powered. Amber = Sleep mode. Flashing Amber = Sleep Timer mode. Power Turns the monitor on or off. Front Panel Controls...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Osd Menu Selections

    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 distorted or elongated because of non- proportional scaling of height and width ●...
  • Page 30 The range is 5 – 60 seconds. The factory default is 30 seconds. Rotate OSD Rotates the OSD menus and messages to support the monitor's pivot feature. The choices are Landscape and Portrait. Selects the OSD and power management features of the monitor.
  • Page 31 Settings refresh rate for the monitor. Serial Number Reports the serial number of the monitor. The serial number is needed if contacting HP technical support. FW Version Reports the firmware version of the monitor. Backlight Hours Reports the total hours of backlight operation.

  • Page 32: Optimizing Digital Conversion

    When using the controls, you will obtain the best results by using the auto-adjustment pattern software utility provided on the CD. 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, select Yes from the Factory Reset menu in the on-screen display.

  • Page 33: Using The Hp Display Assistant Utility

    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. It provides: ●...

  • Page 34: Sleep Timer Mode

    Theft Mode Enabled—Indicates that theft deterrence mode has been activated. Theft deterrence is an optional feature that can be set up in HP Display Assistant. Theft deterrence mode is triggered if both the power and display cables have been disconnected from the monitor, the monitor is reconnected to a different computer, and the theft deterrence PIN number is not entered within the elapsed time.

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: Installing The Srgb Icm File For Microsoft Windows Vista

    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 38: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Video cable is improperly Connect the video cable properly. Refer to Chapter connected. Setting Up the Monitor on page 5 information. Screen blanking is active. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to inactivate the screen blanking utility.
  • Page 39 The Activity Extension time The default Activity Extension value is set to 10 has not elapsed. minutes. 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 monitor enters into low- power mode.

  • Page 40: Online Technical Support

    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 troubleshooting tips in this section, you may need to call technical support.

  • 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. LA1751g Model Table B-1...

  • Page 42: La1951G Model

    Table B-1 LA1751g Specifications (continued) Power Source Altitude: Operating Storage Power Consumption (maximum) Input Terminal LA1951g Model Table B-2 LA1951g Specifications Display Type Viewable Image Size Tilt Swivel Maximum Weight (Unpacked) Dimensions (include base) Height Depth Width Maximum Graphic Resolution Optimum Graphic Resolution Text Mode Dot Pitch...

  • Page 43: Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions

    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 recognized the new mode just as it does a preset mode. In addition to the factory preset modes, there are 15 user modes that can be entered and stored.

  • Page 44: Energy Saver Feature

    When the monitor is in the reduced power state, the monitor will utilize less than 1 watt of power. There is a brief warm up period before the monitor will return to its normal operating mode.

  • 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: 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 47: 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 48: Product Environmental Notices

    STAR Power Management Web site at http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement. 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: Union

    Chemical Substances HP is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and Council). A chemical information report for this product can be found at http//www.hp.com/go/reach.

  • Page 50: Turkey Eee Regulation

    11363-2006 11363-2006 Turkey EEE Regulation In Conformity with the EEE Regulation EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur 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.

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