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User Guide HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors Document Part Number: 372837-001 January 2005 This guide provides information on setting up the monitor, installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu, troubleshooting and technical specifications. Enhanced for Accessibility - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 2
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. HP User Guide HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors First Edition (January 2005) Document - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 3
3-13 4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities 4-1 The Information File 4-1 The Image Color Matching File 4-2 Installing the .INF and .ICM Files 4-2 Installing from the CD 4-2 Downloading from the Worldwide Web 4-3 Front Panel Controls 4-4 Adjusting Monitor Settings 4-5 User Guide i - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 4
Windows 2000 and Windows XP 4-13 A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems A-1 Using the Worldwide Web A-3 Preparing to call Technical Support A-3 B Technical Specifications L1740 Flat Panel Monitor B-1 L1940 Flat Panel Monitor B-3 Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions C-4 ii User Guide - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 5
Contents EPA Energy Star Compliance C-4 Power Cord Set Requirements C-5 D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy User Guide iii - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 6
transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ HP L1740 model, 17-inch (43.2 cm) viewable area display, with narrow bezels. ■ HP L1940 model, 19-inch (48.3 cm) viewable area display, with narrow bezels. ■ 1280 × 1024 native resolution, plus full-screen support for - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 7
of monitor to accept an optional Speaker Bar accessory kit. ■ Plug and play capability if supported by your system. ■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments Star compliance. ■ AssetControl ■ Compliant with the following regulated specifications: ❏ EPA ENERGY STAR ❏ European Union CE Directives ❏ - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 8
Guidelines 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" section - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 9
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. ■ Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor, as indicated on the label/back - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 10
your monitor or place it on an unstable surface. ■ Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord. ■ Keep your monitor in to clean your monitor or the screen. These chemicals may damage the cabinet finish as well as the screen. Shipping the Monitor Keep the original packing - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 11
To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices, then follow the steps below. Unfolding the Monitor Base The monitor is shipped with the base attached in a folded flat position. To begin using the monitor, you must unfold the - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 12
Setting Up the Monitor Identifying Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components No. Component Function 1 AC power connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 USB downstream Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. connectors 3 USB upstream connector Connects the USB cable to - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 13
monitor by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet. 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. User Guide - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 14
1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. 2. Pivot the monitor to the portrait position. 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. Connecting the Power Cable 3-4 User Guide - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 15
Setting Up the Monitor 3. For analog operation, connect one end of the VGA signal cable to the VGA connector on the monitor 1, and the other end to the VGA connector on the computer 2. Connecting the VGA Signal Cable User Guide 3-5 - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 16
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 - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 17
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 - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 18
Setting Up the Monitor Adjusting the Height 3-8 User Guide - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 19
Ä CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a prolonged period of time. To avoid burn-in image damage on your monitor screen, you should always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it is not in use for a prolonged - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 20
ensure that the monitor is lying flat, front bezel down, and that the base is set to the maximum base extension. Attempting to remove the monitor from the base while upright in the minimum base extension may result in injury to the user. 1. Disconnect and remove the signal and power cables from the - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 21
✎ For stand mounting purposes, when the base is removed, four threaded mounting holes are exposed on the display panel. These mounting holes are spaced 100 mm apart and are compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) standard for mounting flat panel displays. User Guide 3-11 - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 22
Setting Up the Monitor 2. Using the screws 1 previously removed from the monitor base, mount the display 2 to a swing arm or other mounting fixture. Consult the documentation included with the mounting fixture for additional instructions. Mounting the Monitor 3-12 User Guide - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 23
Setting Up the Monitor Locating the Rating Label The rating label 1 is located along the bottom of the rear panel of the monitor. Locating the Rating Label User Guide 3-13 - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 24
file ■ an .ICM (Image Color Matching) file Adobe Acrobat Reader is supplied on this CD and can be installed from the menu. ✎ 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 - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 25
files on the computer from the CD: 1. Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. The CD menu displays. 2. View the "INF and ICM Readme" file. 3. Select "Install INF and ICM Files." 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. After the INF software has been installed, restart Windows. 4-2 User Guide - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 26
the HP monitors support Web site: 1. Refer to http://www.hp.com/support and select your country region. 2. Follow the links for your monitor to the support page and download page. 3. Ensure your system meets the requirements. 4. Download the software by following the instructions. User Guide 4-3 - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 27
the Monitor Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls No. Control 1 Auto Adjust 2 Menu 3 - (Minus) 4 + (Plus) 5 Power 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 - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 28
, do the following: 1. If the monitor is not already on, press the Power switch to turn on the monitor. 2. Press the Menu button on the monitor's front panel to launch the OSD Main Menu. 3. To navigate through the OSD Menu, press the + (Plus) button on the monitor's front panel to scroll up, or the - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 29
Menu, press the menu button again, or select Advanced Menu from the Basic OSD Menu. ✎ After selecting the Advanced Menu from the Basic Menu, the Advanced Menu remains the default OSD on subsequent power-ups of the monitor until the Basic Menu is selected or Factory Reset is applied. 4-6 User Guide - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 30
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: Level 1 Brightness Contrast Image Control Color Language Management Advanced OSD Menu Return Power Saver Power On - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 31
On / Off Selection N Power-On Status On / Off Selection N Display Sleep Timer Timer Set Menu N Default Video Input Analog - VGA N Digital Serial Number Display monitor s/n Basic Menu N Cancel Save and Return OSD Control Horizontal OSD Adjustment Scale N Position Vertical - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 32
accessed from the OSD menu) as described in the following section. Optimizing Analog Video This monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the flat panel screen to function like a standard monitor. Two controls in using the adjustment pattern application provided on the CD-ROM. User Guide 4-9 - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 33
monitor is entering a reduced power state but the power saving feature is set to off. ■ Auto Adjustment in Progress- Displays when auto adjustment feature is active. ■ OSD Lock-The OSD can be enabled or disabled by pressing and holding the Menu button on the front panel for 10 seconds. If the OSD - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 34
power on and off at the same time every day. This also extends the life of the backlight bulbs in the monitor. The Sleep Timer has five settings: ■ Set Current Time ■ Set Sleep Time ■ Set On Time ■ Timer: On/Off ■ Sleep Now To set the timer: 1. Press the Menu button on the monitor front panel - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 35
, select Save and Return to exit the menu. The fifth selection, Sleep Now, turns the monitor backlights off immediately and stays in sleep mode until the next On Time activates or a monitor button is pressed. sRGB Support The monitor is designed to support sRGB for color management, which adapts to - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 36
front panel of the monitor to launch the Main Menu of the OSD. 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 - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 37
A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Screen is blank. Possible Cause Power cord is disconnected. Power switch on front panel of the monitor is turned off. Video cable is - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 38
video cable is disconnected. Video resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher than what your monitor supports. Solution Press the Auto Adjust button on the front panel. If this does not correct the image, press the Menu button to open the Basic OSD Menu, and adjust the brightness and contrast - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 39
, online assistance, community forums of IT experts, broad multivendor 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 - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 40
. 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. L1740 Flat Panel Monitor L1740 Flat Panel Monitor Display Type 17.0 inches TFT LCD 43 - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 41
Technical Specifications L1740 Flat Panel Monitor (Continued) Maximum Graphics Resolution 1280 x 1024 (75 Hz) analog and 35° C -20 to 60° C Relative Humidity 20 to 80% Power Source 100 - 240 VAC, 60-50 Hz Power Consumption - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 42
Technical Specifications L1940 Flat Panel Monitor L1940 Flat Panel Monitor Display Type 19.0 inches TFT LCD 48.3 cm Viewable Image Size 19.0-inch lbs. 8.4 kg Dimensions Height Depth Width 18.8 inches 10.4 inches 16.3 inches 477 mm 265 mm 413 mm Maximum Graphics Resolution 1280 x 1024 (75 - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 43
Specifications L1940 Flat Panel Monitor (Continued) Relative Humidity 20 to 80% Power Source 100 - 240 VAC, 60-50 Hz Power Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults. This monitor 75.0 832 x 624 49.7 75.0 B-4 User Guide - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 44
Technical Specifications Factory Preset Display this occurs, you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on-screen display. Your changes can be made or all of these modes and saved in memory. The monitor automatically stores the new setting, then recognizes the new - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 45
off, and the Power light is turned amber. When the monitor is in the reduced power state, the monitor will utilize less than 2 watts of power. There is a brief warm up period before the monitor will return to its normal operating mode. Refer to your computer manual for instructions on setting energy - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 46
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference Packard Company may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. User Guide C-1 - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 47
, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call (281) 514-3333 To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product. C-2 User Guide - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 48
equivalent international standards): ■ EN55022 (CISPR 22) - Electromagnetic Interference ■ EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) - Electromagnetic Immunity ■ EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2) - Power Line Harmonics ■ EN61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3) - Power Line Flicker ■ EN60950 (IEC950) - Product Safety User - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 49
. As an Energy Star Partner, Hewlett Packard Company has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Specific details on using the Energy Saving features can be found in the energy saver or power management section of the computer manual. C-4 User Guide - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 50
Regulatory Notices Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply is provided with Automatic Line Switching (ALS). This feature allows the monitor to operate on input voltages between 100-120V or 200-240V. The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with the monitor meets the - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 51
Policy The TFT monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to HP standards, to guarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all LCD displays used in products supplied by - HP L1940 | HP L1740 17" and L1940 19" Flat Panel Monitors User Guide - - Page 52
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy To locate defective pixels, the monitor should be viewed under normal operating conditions, in normal operating mode at a supported resolution and refresh rate, from a distance of approximately 50 cm (16 in.). HP expects that, over time, the industry will
User Guide
HP L1740 17” and L1940 19”
Flat Panel Monitors
Document Part Number: 372837-001
January 2005
This guide provides information on setting up the monitor,
installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu,
troubleshooting and technical specifications.