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HP LA1751g and LA1951g LCD Monitors
User Guide
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© 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 consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use
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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. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supp
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Table of contents 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors ................................................................................................................................. 1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................ 3 Maintenance Guidelines ..............................................................................................................
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Using the On-Screen Display Menu .................................................................................. 20 OSD Menu Selections ....................................................................................... 21 Optimizing Digital Conversion ........................................................................... 24 Using the HP Display Assistant Utility ............................................................................... 25 Identifying Monitor Conditions ........
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Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union ................................................................................................................................. 41 Chemical Substances ........................................................................................................ 41 HP Recycling Program ...................................................................................................... 41 Restriction of Hazardous Substan
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1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel. The monitor models and features include: LA1751g model, 43.2 cm (17-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1280 × 1024 resolution, ● plus full-screen support for lower resolutions LA1951g model, 48.3 cm (19-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1280 x 1024 resolution, ● plus full-screen support for lower resolutions ● Wide viewing angle to allow viewing fro
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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 Swedish TCO Requirements ◦ 2 Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW
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2 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 monitor, refer to the Power Cord Set Requirements on page 39 in Appendix C. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: • Do not disable the power cord grounding feature. The grounding plug is an important
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Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of the monitor: ● Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. If the monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact an authorized HP dealer, reseller, or service provider. Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor, as indicated on the label/ ● back plate of the monitor
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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. 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. 1. Lift the monitor from its box and place it on a flat surface with the display head facing up. 2. Pivot
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5. Remove the swivel locking pin (5) from the pedestal base. Figure 3-2 Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base Rear Components Figure 3-3 Rear Components Component Function 1 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 USB Downstream Connectors Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. 3 USB Upstream Connector Connects the USB hub cable to the monitor's USB hub connector and to a host USB port/hub. 4 DVI Connector Connects the DVI-D cable to the monitor. 5 VGA Connector Co
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Connecting the Signal and Power Cables 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. 2. Connect a VGA signal cable or DVI-D signal cable. NOTE: The monitor is capable of supporting either analog or digital input. The video mode is determined by the video cable used. The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be selected by pressing the +/Input button on the front panel or through the On-Screen Display (OSD) f
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Connecting USB Devices 1. Connect one end of the provided USB cable to the USB hub upstream connector on the rear panel of the monitor, and the other end to the USB connector on the computer. 2. Connect USB devices to the two USB downstream connectors on the monitor. Figure 3-5 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 ma
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Adjusting the Monitor NOTE: Your monitor model may look different than the model in the following illustrations. 1. Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. Figure 3-7 Tilting the Monitor 2. Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle. Figure 3-8 Swiveling the Monitor ENWW Adjusting the Monitor 9
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3. 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 4. Pivot the monitor clockwise from landscape to portrait orientation viewing to adapt to your application. Figure 3-10 Pivoting the Monitor NOTE: To view information on the screen in portrait mode, you will need to install the Pivot Pro software included on the software and documentation CD. The position of the OSD menu can also be rotated to portrait mo
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Turning on the Monitor 1. Press the power button on the computer to turn it on. 2. Press the power button on the front of the monitor to turn it on. 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 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
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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. Figure 3-11 Using the Accessory Rails Feature 12 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW
