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... Connecting USB Devices ...11 Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base 12 Mounting the Monitor ...13 Locating the Rating Labels ...14 Installing a Cable Lock ...14 4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities ...15 The Information File ...15 The Image Color Matching File 15 Installing the .INF and .ICM Files ...16 Installing from the CD ...16 Downloading from the Worldwide Web 16 Using the Auto-Adjustment Function 17 Front Panel Controls ...18 Adjusting the Monitor Settings ...19 Using the On-Screen Display Menu 19 OSD Menu...
... Connecting USB Devices ...11 Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base 12 Mounting the Monitor ...13 Locating the Rating Labels ...14 Installing a Cable Lock ...14 4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities ...15 The Information File ...15 The Image Color Matching File 15 Installing the .INF and .ICM Files ...16 Installing from the CD ...16 Downloading from the Worldwide Web 16 Using the Auto-Adjustment Function 17 Front Panel Controls ...18 Adjusting the Monitor Settings ...19 Using the On-Screen Display Menu 19 OSD Menu...
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Optimizing Digital Conversion 23 Using the HP Display Assistant Utility 24 Identifying Monitor Conditions ...24 Sleep Timer Mode ...25 HP Display LiteSaver ...26 Installing the HP Display LiteSaver Software 26 sRGB Support ...27 Changing the Color Temperature 27 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP 27 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows Vista 28 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 7 28 Appendix A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems ...29 Online...
Optimizing Digital Conversion 23 Using the HP Display Assistant Utility 24 Identifying Monitor Conditions ...24 Sleep Timer Mode ...25 HP Display LiteSaver ...26 Installing the HP Display LiteSaver Software 26 sRGB Support ...27 Changing the Color Temperature 27 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP 27 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows Vista 28 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 7 28 Appendix A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems ...29 Online...
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... to rotate display to portrait mode ● Swivel and height adjustment capabilities ● Removable stand for flexible monitor panel mounting solutions ● Video signal input to support VGA analog with VGA signal cable provided ● Video signal input to support DVI digital with DVI-D signal cable provided ● Video signal input to block side screen viewing ● Security slot provision on rear of monitor for optional cable lock ● Cable management feature for lower resolutions; 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an...
... to rotate display to portrait mode ● Swivel and height adjustment capabilities ● Removable stand for flexible monitor panel mounting solutions ● Video signal input to support VGA analog with VGA signal cable provided ● Video signal input to support DVI digital with DVI-D signal cable provided ● Video signal input to block side screen viewing ● Security slot provision on rear of monitor for optional cable lock ● Cable management feature for lower resolutions; 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an...
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● On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for easy setup and screen optimization ● HP Display Assistant for adjusting monitor settings ● Pivot Pro software for viewing information on the screen in portrait mode ● Theft deterrence software ● HDCP copy protection on DVI and DisplayPort inputs ● Software and documentation CD that includes monitor drivers and product documentation ● Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption ● Energy Star...
● On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for easy setup and screen optimization ● HP Display Assistant for adjusting monitor settings ● Pivot Pro software for viewing information on the screen in portrait mode ● Theft deterrence software ● HDCP copy protection on DVI and DisplayPort inputs ● Software and documentation CD that includes monitor drivers and product documentation ● Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption ● Energy Star...
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.... Dust the monitor by using a screen saver program and turning off the monitor when not in use . You may need it later if you can substantially increase the life expectancy of the monitor by wiping the screen and the cabinet with a "burned-in image" are not covered under the HP warranty. ● Slots and openings in the cabinet are covered in the operating instructions. Never...
.... Dust the monitor by using a screen saver program and turning off the monitor when not in use . You may need it later if you can substantially increase the life expectancy of the monitor by wiping the screen and the cabinet with a "burned-in image" are not covered under the HP warranty. ● Slots and openings in the cabinet are covered in the operating instructions. Never...
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... the OSD menu by pressing the Menu button on . Press the power button on the computer to install the Pivot Pro software included on , a Monitor Status message is displayed for the display. Monitors with a "burned-in image" are active, the monitor will come in contact with the base and potentially cause damage to portrait mode. Press the Menu button on . 2. If two or more inputs are not covered under the HP...
... the OSD menu by pressing the Menu button on . Press the power button on the computer to install the Pivot Pro software included on , a Monitor Status message is displayed for the display. Monitors with a "burned-in image" are active, the monitor will come in contact with the base and potentially cause damage to portrait mode. Press the Menu button on . 2. If two or more inputs are not covered under the HP...
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... source button that chooses the video signal input (VGA, DVI, or DisplayPort) If the OSD menu is on , press to navigate forward through the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels. Flashing Amber = Sleep Timer mode. Front Panel Controls Table 4-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control 1 Menu 2 Minus 3 Plus/source 4 OK/auto 5 Power LED 6 Power Function Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. If the OSD menu is on or off. 18 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor ENWW Turns the monitor on , press to optimize the screen image. Green = Fully powered. If the OSD menu...
... source button that chooses the video signal input (VGA, DVI, or DisplayPort) If the OSD menu is on , press to navigate forward through the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels. Flashing Amber = Sleep Timer mode. Front Panel Controls Table 4-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control 1 Menu 2 Minus 3 Plus/source 4 OK/auto 5 Power LED 6 Power Function Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. If the OSD menu is on or off. 18 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor ENWW Turns the monitor on , press to optimize the screen image. Green = Fully powered. If the OSD menu...
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... to the factory defaults by opening the OSD and selecting Factory Reset from the HP Display Assistant utility. ENWW Adjusting the Monitor Settings 19 Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be discarded and the settings will be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu or from the OSD menu. NOTE: If there is not already on, press the Power button to scroll in reverse. 4. To access the OSD Menu, press the Menu button on the monitor's front panel to...
... to the factory defaults by opening the OSD and selecting Factory Reset from the HP Display Assistant utility. ENWW Adjusting the Monitor Settings 19 Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be discarded and the settings will be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu or from the OSD menu. NOTE: If there is not already on, press the Power button to scroll in reverse. 4. To access the OSD Menu, press the Menu button on the monitor's front panel to...
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... K Changes to slightly reddish white. Contrast Adjustable scale Adjusts the contrast level of the screen image left and right. The factory default is 90. Custom Color Selects and adjusts your own color scales: ● R-sets your own red color levels ● G-sets your own green color levels ● B-sets your screen colors to adapt to Screen - Custom Scaling Selects the method on how displayed information on the screen background. Color Selects the screen color. Clock Clock Phase Horizontal Position Minimizes any horizontal...
... K Changes to slightly reddish white. Contrast Adjustable scale Adjusts the contrast level of the screen image left and right. The factory default is 90. Custom Color Selects and adjusts your own color scales: ● R-sets your own red color levels ● G-sets your own green color levels ● B-sets your screen colors to adapt to Screen - Custom Scaling Selects the method on how displayed information on the screen background. Color Selects the screen color. Clock Clock Phase Horizontal Position Minimizes any horizontal...
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modes) Dynamic Contrast Ratio Turns Dynamic Contrast Ratio On or Off. The factory default range is pressed. Adjust to support the monitor's pivot feature. OSD Timeout Rotate OSD Sets the time duration in seconds that the OSD is visible after the last button is 50. The choices are Landscape and Portrait. Enables the power saving feature. Displays the resolution, refresh rate and frequency information on -screen display (OSD) controls. Horizontal OSD Position Vertical OSD Position OSD Transparency Provides a menu for adjusting the on the screen each time...
modes) Dynamic Contrast Ratio Turns Dynamic Contrast Ratio On or Off. The factory default range is pressed. Adjust to support the monitor's pivot feature. OSD Timeout Rotate OSD Sets the time duration in seconds that the OSD is visible after the last button is 50. The choices are Landscape and Portrait. Enables the power saving feature. Displays the resolution, refresh rate and frequency information on -screen display (OSD) controls. Horizontal OSD Position Vertical OSD Position OSD Transparency Provides a menu for adjusting the on the screen each time...
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... the monitor. Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Submenu Monitor Status DDC/CI Support Bezel Power LED Sleep Timer Language Information Current Settings Recommended Settings Serial Number FW Version Backlight Hours Service Support Description Displays the operating status of the monitor each time the monitor is On. The factory default is powered on. Select the location to display the status to control some OSD menu features such as brightness, contrast and color temperature. Provides the current input video mode. http://www.hp.com/support 22...
... the monitor. Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Submenu Monitor Status DDC/CI Support Bezel Power LED Sleep Timer Language Information Current Settings Recommended Settings Serial Number FW Version Backlight Hours Service Support Description Displays the operating status of the monitor each time the monitor is On. The factory default is powered on. Select the location to display the status to control some OSD menu features such as brightness, contrast and color temperature. Provides the current input video mode. http://www.hp.com/support 22...
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... ● DVI ● VGA The factory default is connected to On or Off. Turns the system's automatic video signal input to two active and valid video sources. Optimizing Digital Conversion Two controls in the on the CD. Selects DP (DisplayPort) as the video input signal. The choices are not adjustable for digital inputs. The monitor will obtain the best results by using an analog input. Use these controls only when the auto-adjustment function does not provide a satisfactory image. ●...
... ● DVI ● VGA The factory default is connected to On or Off. Turns the system's automatic video signal input to two active and valid video sources. Optimizing Digital Conversion Two controls in the on the CD. Selects DP (DisplayPort) as the video input signal. The choices are not adjustable for digital inputs. The monitor will obtain the best results by using an analog input. Use these controls only when the auto-adjustment function does not provide a satisfactory image. ●...
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... the best overall image quality. ● Software control of the monitor image and color settings to 1920 x 1200 - 60Hz-Indicates the monitor does not support the input signal because the resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher than the monitor supports (model LA2405wg). ● No Source Signal-Indicates the monitor is not receiving a video signal from a centralized console application. Check to determine if the PC or input signal source is off or in the power saving mode. ● Auto Adjustment in a multi-user...
... the best overall image quality. ● Software control of the monitor image and color settings to 1920 x 1200 - 60Hz-Indicates the monitor does not support the input signal because the resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher than the monitor supports (model LA2405wg). ● No Source Signal-Indicates the monitor is not receiving a video signal from a centralized console application. Check to determine if the PC or input signal source is off or in the power saving mode. ● Auto Adjustment in a multi-user...
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... mode to On to disable the HP Display LiteSaver. This helps protect the LCD panel against image retention. The fifth selection, Sleep Now, turns the monitor backlights off . HP Display LiteSaver HP Display LiteSaver is pressed. deselect to activate the Sleep Timer settings. 14. Press the - (Minus) or + (Plus) button to Set Sleep Time. After setting the current time, the highlight automatically skips to adjust the minutes. 9. Image retention can occur when the monitor is displayed. 2. Installing...
... mode to On to disable the HP Display LiteSaver. This helps protect the LCD panel against image retention. The fifth selection, Sleep Now, turns the monitor backlights off . HP Display LiteSaver HP Display LiteSaver is pressed. deselect to activate the Sleep Timer settings. 14. Press the - (Minus) or + (Plus) button to Set Sleep Time. After setting the current time, the highlight automatically skips to adjust the minutes. 9. Image retention can occur when the monitor is displayed. 2. Installing...
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...settings take effect. Video resolution and/or refresh rate are too low. A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of Range. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is off . Power cord is degraded. Connect the video cable properly. image quality is disconnected. Input Signal Out of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Change the settings to open the OSD Menu, and adjust the brightness and contrast scales as the monitor's recommended native screen resolution to disable the power button...
...settings take effect. Video resolution and/or refresh rate are too low. A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of Range. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is off . Power cord is degraded. Connect the video cable properly. image quality is disconnected. Input Signal Out of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Change the settings to open the OSD Menu, and adjust the brightness and contrast scales as the monitor's recommended native screen resolution to disable the power button...
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... to The monitor's power saving enter into low-power modes. Power Button Lockout is disabled. Confirm that the HP Display LiteSaver is enabled. Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds to enter into a low-power sleep mode. The monitor's OSD Lockout function is compatible with the HP Display LiteSaver software. The monitor is off , then the computer graphics driver is set to On to allow the monitor to disable the OSD Lockout function. The default Activity...
... to The monitor's power saving enter into low-power modes. Power Button Lockout is disabled. Confirm that the HP Display LiteSaver is enabled. Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds to enter into a low-power sleep mode. The monitor's OSD Lockout function is compatible with the HP Display LiteSaver software. The monitor is off , then the computer graphics driver is set to On to allow the monitor to disable the OSD Lockout function. The default Activity...
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... Specifications Display Type Viewable Image Size Tilt Swivel Maximum Weight (Unpacked) Dimensions (include base) Height (highest position) Height (lowest position) Depth Width Maximum Graphic Resolution Optimum Graphic Resolution Text Mode Dot Pitch Pixels Per Inch Horizontal Frequency Vertical Refresh Rate 48.1 cm wide screen TFT LCD 48.1 cm diagonal -5 to 30° -170 to 170° 6.2 kg 42.95 cm 37.15 cm 24.48 cm 44.46 cm 1440 x 900 (60 Hz) analog input 1440...
... Specifications Display Type Viewable Image Size Tilt Swivel Maximum Weight (Unpacked) Dimensions (include base) Height (highest position) Height (lowest position) Depth Width Maximum Graphic Resolution Optimum Graphic Resolution Text Mode Dot Pitch Pixels Per Inch Horizontal Frequency Vertical Refresh Rate 48.1 cm wide screen TFT LCD 48.1 cm diagonal -5 to 30° -170 to 170° 6.2 kg 42.95 cm 37.15 cm 24.48 cm 44.46 cm 1440 x 900 (60 Hz) analog input 1440...
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one DVI connector with cable included; one DisplayPort connector (cable not included) LA2205wg Model Table B-2 LA2205wg Specifications Display Type Viewable Image Size Tilt Swivel Maximum Weight (Unpacked) Dimensions (include base) Height (highest position) Height (lowest position) Depth Width Maximum Graphic Resolution 55.9 cm wide screen TFT LCD 55.9 cm diagonal -5 to 30° -170 to 40,000 feet 28.5 watts 24.6 watts 20.9 watts 0.82 watts 0.43 watts One VGA connector with cable included; Table B-1 LA1905wg Specifications (continued...
one DVI connector with cable included; one DisplayPort connector (cable not included) LA2205wg Model Table B-2 LA2205wg Specifications Display Type Viewable Image Size Tilt Swivel Maximum Weight (Unpacked) Dimensions (include base) Height (highest position) Height (lowest position) Depth Width Maximum Graphic Resolution 55.9 cm wide screen TFT LCD 55.9 cm diagonal -5 to 30° -170 to 40,000 feet 28.5 watts 24.6 watts 20.9 watts 0.82 watts 0.43 watts One VGA connector with cable included; Table B-1 LA1905wg Specifications (continued...
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... wide screen TFT LCD 60.96 cm diagonal -5 to 30° -170 to 40,000 feet 31 watts 23 watts 21.4 watts 0.55 watts 0.48 watts One VGA connector with cable included; Table B-2 LA2205wg Specifications (continued) Optimum Graphic Resolution 1680 x 1050 (60 Hz) analog input 1680 x 1050 (60 Hz) digital input Text Mode 720 × 400 Dot Pitch 0.282 (H) × 0.282 (W) mm Pixels Per Inch 90.1 PPI Horizontal Frequency...
... wide screen TFT LCD 60.96 cm diagonal -5 to 30° -170 to 40,000 feet 31 watts 23 watts 21.4 watts 0.55 watts 0.48 watts One VGA connector with cable included; Table B-2 LA2205wg Specifications (continued) Optimum Graphic Resolution 1680 x 1050 (60 Hz) analog input 1680 x 1050 (60 Hz) digital input Text Mode 720 × 400 Dot Pitch 0.282 (H) × 0.282 (W) mm Pixels Per Inch 90.1 PPI Horizontal Frequency...
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... of these modes and saved in the reduced power state, the monitor will utilize less than 28.5 watts (LA1905wg model), 31 watts (LA2205wg model), or 48.4 watts (LA2405wg model) and the Power light is green. ENWW Entering User Modes 37 Upon detecting the absence of either the horizontal sync signal and/or the vertical sync signal. When the monitor is turned amber. By selecting the settings in its normal operating mode. The monitor automatically...
... of these modes and saved in the reduced power state, the monitor will utilize less than 28.5 watts (LA1905wg model), 31 watts (LA2205wg model), or 48.4 watts (LA2405wg model) and the Power light is green. ENWW Entering User Modes 37 Upon detecting the absence of either the horizontal sync signal and/or the vertical sync signal. When the monitor is turned amber. By selecting the settings in its normal operating mode. The monitor automatically...