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  • Page 1 HP L1706i, L1906i, and L1908wi LCD Monitors User Guide...
  • Page 2 © 2007, 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.
  • 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

    Shipping the Monitor ... 4 3 Setting Up the Monitor Installing the Monitor on the Stand ... 5 Installing an HP Ultra-slim Desktop (USDT) on the Stand ... 7 Installing an HP Thin Client on the Stand ... 11 Adjusting the Monitor ... 15 Turning on the Monitor ...
  • Page 6 L1706i Model ... 34 L1906i Model ... 35 L1908wi Model ... 36 Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions ... 37 L1706i and L1906i Models ... 37 L1908wi Model ... 37 Entering User Modes ... 38 Energy Saver Feature ... 38 Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice ...
  • Page 7: Product Features

    The flat panel monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor models include: ● L1706i model, 17-inch (43.2 cm) viewable area display with 1280 x 1024 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions ●...
  • Page 8 ◦ Swedish TCO Requirements ◦ Energy Star Chapter 1 Product Features...
  • Page 9: 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 10: Cleaning The Monitor

    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. Chapter 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines...
  • 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. Installing the Monitor on the Stand CAUTION: Do not touch the surface of the LCD panel. Pressure on the panel may cause non- uniformity of color or disorientation of the liquid crystals.
  • Page 12: Setting Up The Monitor Installing The Monitor On The Stand

    Figure 3-3 Routing Monitor VGA and Power Cables To install an HP USDT computer on the rear of the stand, follow the procedure in Ultra-slim Desktop (USDT) on the Stand on page the rear of the stand, follow the procedure in...
  • Page 13: Installing An Hp Ultra-Slim Desktop (Usdt) On The Stand

    Installing an HP Ultra-slim Desktop (USDT) on the Stand You can install an HP USDT or Thin Client computer on the rear side of the stand. This section provides instructions on installing the USDT. On the rear of the stand, remove the two screws (1) from the top of the computer mounting bracket and lift the bracket off the stand (2).
  • Page 14 Be sure to install the computer mounting bracket on the USDT so that the rear ports on the USDT are toward the right when viewed from the rear of the monitor stand. (The rear ports should be toward the left when viewed from the front of the monitor.)
  • Page 15 Insert the hooks on the port cover into the slots on the rear of the USDT chassis and slide the port cover down so that it locks in place. Figure 3-8 Installing the Port Cover Installing an HP Ultra-slim Desktop (USDT) on the Stand...
  • Page 16 For your safety, do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug. Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor...
  • Page 17: Installing An Hp Thin Client On The Stand

    Installing an HP Thin Client on the Stand You can install an HP USDT or Thin Client computer on the rear side of the stand. This section provides instructions on installing the Thin Client. On the rear of the stand, remove the two screws (1) from the top of the computer mounting bracket and lift the bracket off the stand (2).
  • Page 18 Installing the Computer Mounting Bracket on the Thin Client Slide the computer mounting bracket/Thin Client computer onto the stand (1) and reinstall the two screws on top of the bracket (2). Figure 3-14 Sliding the Thin Client onto the Stand Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor...
  • Page 19 Connect the Thin Client power cable and peripheral device cables, such as keyboard and mouse cables, to the rear of the computer (1), then plug the computer and monitor power cables into an electrical wall outlet (2). Figure 3-15 Connecting the Cables Slide the power supply tray out from the base of the stand (1) and place the Thin Client power supply into the tray (2).
  • Page 20 For your safety, do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug. Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor...
  • Page 21: 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 3-18 Tilting the Monitor Swivel the monitor base to the left or right for the best viewing angle.
  • Page 22: 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 23: Removing The Computer From The Stand

    Removing the Computer from the Stand CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the computer, be sure the computer is turned off and all cables are disconnected. Turn off power to the computer and unplug the power cable from the electrical wall outlet. On the USDT assembled integrated work center, remove the port cover by pulling back the retention lever inside the bottom port cover opening then slide the cover up and off the computer.
  • Page 24: Removing The Monitor From The Stand

    Removing the Monitor from the Stand Monitor Mounting Alternatives The HP Quick Release can be removed from the monitor stand and installed on a mounting fixture. This allows you to quickly and securely mount the monitor panel onto a swing arm, wall, desk or other mounting fixture.
  • 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

    ● 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 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: Front Panel Controls

    Power LED Power 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

    80. Adjusts the screen image. Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the screen image. Horizontal Position Adjusts the position of the screen image left and right. Vertical Position Adjusts the position of the screen image up and down. Adjusting the Monitor Settings...
  • Page 30 Management Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor Submenu Description Custom Scaling (select Selects the method on how displayed information on the monitor models) 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 31 Set to: ● ● The factory default is On. Turns off the power LED on the front panel of the monitor. The factory default is On. Provides the timer adjustment menu options: ● Set Current Time—sets the current time in hours and minutes ●...
  • Page 32: Adjusting Screen Quality

    – (Minus) button on the monitor front panel to manually activate the Auto-Adjustment function. For more precise adjustments, use the HP Display Assistant utility or run the Adjustment Pattern provided on the CD and use the Clock and Clock Phase controls (accessible from the OSD menu) as described in the following section.
  • 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

    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 35: Hp Display Litesaver

    Displays a popup message in the system tray 1 minute before the monitor is turned off by HP Display LiteSaver. 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 36: Srgb Support

    Select This Option 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 OK 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 the Set as Default button.
  • Page 38: 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 monitor enters into low-power mode.
  • Page 39: Using The Worldwide Web

    10 minutes of inactivity has elapsed, even though the Display Off time is 5 minutes from now. 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 computers are not compatible and the monitor power can not be controlled.
  • Page 40: 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. L1706i Model Table B-1...
  • Page 41: L1906I Model

    Table B-1 L1706i Specifications (continued) Altitude: Operating Storage Power Consumption (maximum) Input Terminals L1906i Model Table B-2 L1906i Specifications Display Type Viewable Image Size Tilt Swivel Maximum Weight (Unpacked) Dimensions (include pedestal ) Height Depth Width Maximum Graphic Resolution Optimum Graphic Resolution...
  • Page 42: L1908Wi Model

    L1908wi Model Table B-3 L1908wi 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 Horizontal Frequency Vertical Refresh Rate Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity...
  • Page 43: 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 recognized these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. L1706i and L1906i Models...
  • Page 44: Entering User Modes

    It this occurs, you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on-screen display or HP Display Assistant software. 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 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

    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. 11363-2006 11363-2006...
  • Page 50: 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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