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User Guide
HP LP2065 20” and
HP LP2465 24” LCD Monitors
Document Part Number: 397376-002
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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© 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP, Hewlett Packard, and the Hewlett-Packard logo are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company in the U.S. and other countries. Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective compa
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Contents 1 Product Features HP LP2065 and LP2465. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Maintenance Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Cleaning the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Shipping the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 3 Setting Up the Monitor Installing the Monitor P
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Contents Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5 Adjusting the Monitor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6 Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6 Using the HP Display Assistant Utility . . . . . . . . . . 4–15 Identifying Monitor Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16 Sleep Timer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17 HP Display LiteSaver. . . . . . . . . . .
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Materials Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3 Canadian Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3 Avis Canadien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3 European Union Regulatory Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union. . . . . . . . . . C–4 Japanese Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents vi User Guide
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1 Product Features HP LP2065 and LP2465 The flat panel monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ HP LP2065 model, large 20.1-inch (51 cm) viewable area display with 1600 × 1200 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ HP LP2465 model, large 24-inch (61 cm) viewable area display with 1920 × 1200 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Wide viewing angle to allo
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Product Features ■ USB cable included 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 your system. ■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish for ease of set-up and screen optimization. ■ Software and documentation CD that includes HP Display Assistant, Pivot Pro sof
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2 Safety and Maintenance 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 in Appendix C. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your Å equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature. This equipment is desi
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines CAUTION: For the protection of your monitor, as well as your Ä computer, connect all power cords for your computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, scanner) to some form of surge protection device such as a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strips must be specifically labeled as having this ability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a Damage Replacem
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines ■ 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. ■ Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord. ■ Keep your monitor in a well-ventilated area, away from excessive light, heat or moisture. ■ When removing the monitor base, you m
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 2–4 User Guide
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3 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. Be sure the master power switch, located on the rear panel of the ✎ monitor, is in the off position. The master power switch turns off all power to the monitor. Installing the Monitor Pedestal Do not install the pedestal if the monitor will be used on a wall, ✎ swing arm, or other mounting fixture; instead
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Setting Up the Monitor 2. Press down firmly on the monitor to lock the pedestal base in place. When the base locks, it will make a clicking sound. Inserting the Monitor into the Pedestal Base Be sure the pedestal base is securely locked before continuing ✎ with the setup. 3–2 User Guide
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Setting Up the Monitor Rear Components Rear Components Component Function 1 Cable Lock Provides slot for use with cable security locks. Provision 2 Master Power Turns off all power to the monitor. Switch 3 AC Power Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. Connector 4 DVI-I Connectors Connects the DVI-I to VGA signal cable or DVI-D signal cable to the monitor. 5 USB Upstream Connects the monitor USB hub to a host USB port/hub. Connector User Guide 3–3
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Setting Up the Monitor Component Function 6 USB Downstream Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. Connectors 7 USB Downstream Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. Connectors (side panel) Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables The monitor features two DVI-I connectors capable of supporting either analog or digital input. The video mode supported by the DVI-I connector is determined by the video cable used. ■ For digital operation, use the DVI-D signal cable provi
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Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the DVI-I to VGA Signal Cable Connecting the DVI-D Signal Cable User Guide 3–5
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Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Monitor 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. 2. Connect one end of the USB hub cable to the USB connector on the rear panel of the computer, and the other end to the upstream USB connector on the monitor. Connecting the USB Cable WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your Å equipment: ■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature
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Setting Up the Monitor 3. Connect one end of the power cable to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet. Connecting the Power Cable 4. Place the cables through the cable management channel on the back of the monitor base. Using the Cable Management Feature User Guide 3–7
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Setting Up the Monitor 5. Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the monitor’s tilt, swivel, height, and pivot adjustment capabilities. Tilting the Monitor The 24” model has a tilt range of -5 to +25 degrees. ✎ 3–8 User Guide
