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    HP LE1711 and LE1911 LCD Monitors User Guide[...]

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    © 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or register ed 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 techni[...]

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    About This Guide This guide provides information on setting up the monito r, installing dri vers, using the on-screen displa y menu, troubleshooting and technical specifi cations. WARNING! Text set off in this manner in dicates that failure to follow di rections could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner in di[...]

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    iv About Thi s Guide[...]

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    Table of contents 1 Product Features HP LCD Moni tors .......... ........... ............. .......... .............. .......... ............. ........... ............ ....... ......... ......... 1 2 Safety and Maintena nce Guidelines Important Safety Information ............. ......... .......... .......... ........... .......... .......... .......[...]

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    Identify ing Monit or Condit ions ......... .......... ........... ............ .......... ......... .......... ............ ........... .. ............ 19 Sleep Timer Mode ........... ........... ........ .......... ........... ........... .......... ........ ........... ........... ........ ...... .......... 20 HP Disp lay LiteSa ver ... ........[...]

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    Turkey EEE Regulation ......... .................. .................. ................. .................. .............. ....... 35 Appendix D LCD Monito r Quality and Pixel Po licy vii[...]

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    viii[...]

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    1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an ac tive matrix, thin-film tran sistor (TFT) pan el. The monitor models and feature s include: ● LE1711 model, 43.2 cm (17-inch) diago nal viewable area displa y with 1280 x 1024 resolution, plu s full-scree n support fo r lower resolutions ● LE1911 model, 48.3 [...]

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    ● Intelligent Ma nagement AssetControl ● Compliant with the followin g regulated specifications: ◦ European Union CE Directives ◦ Swedish TCO Requirements 2 Chapter 1 Product Features[...]

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    2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with the monitor. If anot her cord is used, use only a power source and connection appr opriate for this moni tor. For information on th e correct power cord set to use with th e monitor, r efer to the Power Cord Se t Requirements on page 32 in Appen dix C. WA[...]

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    Maintenance Guidelines To enhance th e performance an d extend the life of the monito r: ● Do not open th e monitor cabinet or attempt to se rvice this product yourself. Adjust onl y those controls that are covered in th e operating instruct ions. If the m onitor is no t operating properly or has been dr opped or damaged , contact an authoriz ed [...]

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    3 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, en sure that the power is turned off to the mon itor, computer system, and other attached devices, then foll ow the instructions below. Attaching the Monitor Base 1. Set the base on a flat surface such as a table top. 2. Using both hands, po sition the pedestal o ver the base an d press down firmly to[...]

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    Rear Components Figure 3-2 Re ar Components Component Funct ion 1 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 VGA Connector Connects the VGA cable to the monitor. Connecting the Cables 1. Place the monito r in a convenie nt, well-v entilated locatio n near the computer. NOTE: You can route the cables through the cable man agemen[...]

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    WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or da mage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord ground ing plug. The grou nding plug is an imp ortant safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electr ical outlet that is easily a ccessible at a ll times. Disconnect power from the equipment by unpluggin g the power cord fr[...]

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    When the monitor is powered on, a Monitor Status message is displayed for five second s. The message shows the current active input signal , the current pr eset display resolution, and the recomm ended preset display resolution. Using the Accessory Rails The monitor features accessory rails on the re ar that can be used to mou nt optional device s,[...]

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    3. Remove the three screws on the back of the monitor that connect the monitor panel to the pedestal base (1) and slide the pede stal base from the monitor p anel (2). Figure 3-6 Removing the Pedestal Base 4. To attach the monitor to a swing arm, insert fo ur 10mm screws thro ugh the holes o n the swing arm plate and into the mounting holes on the [...]

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    Locating the Rating Labels The rating labels on th e monitor provide the spare part number, pro duct number, and serial numb er. You may need these nu mbers when contacting HP about the mon itor model. The ra ting labels are located on the re ar panel of the monitor. Figure 3-8 Locating the Rating Labels Installing a Cable Lock You can secure the m[...]

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    4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities The CD that comes with the monitor contain s files you can install on the computer: ● an .INF (Information) file ● an .ICM (Ima ge Color Ma tching) file ● auto-adjustment pattern utility ● additional software for the monitor model NOTE: If the monitor does not include a CD, the .INF and .ICM fi[...]

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    Installing the .INF and .ICM Files After you dete rmine that you need to update, you can install the .INF and .ICM file s from the CD or download them. Installing from the CD To install the .INF and .ICM file s on the co mputer from the CD: 1. Insert the CD in the com puter CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is displayed. 2. View the Monitor Driver Software[...]

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    To use the au to-adjustment feature: 1. Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting . 2. Press the -/Auto button on the monitor front panel. ● You can also press the Menu button, then select Image Control from the OSD Main Menu . Refer to Adjusting the Monitor Settings on pag e 15 in this chap ter. ● If the result is not satisf[...]

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    Front Panel Controls Table 4- 1 Monitor Fr ont Panel Co ntrols Control Function 1 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. 2 – (minus)/Auto ● If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward through the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels. ● If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the auto adjustment feature to optimize the scre[...]

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    Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjusted fro m the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu or from the HP Displa y Assistant utility. NOTE: If there is a problem with the display settings, try resettin g the settings to the factory defaults by opening the O SD and selecting F actory Re set from the O SD menu. Using the On-Screen Dis[...]

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    OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the On-Scre en Display (OSD ) menu selections and their fu nctional descripti ons. After changing an OSD menu item, and if the menu screen has the se options, you may choose to : ● Cancel —to return to the previous menu level. ● Save and Return —to save all changes a nd return to the OSD Main Me[...]

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    Icon Main Menu Submen u Description Vertical OSD Position Changes the viewing position of the OSD menu to the top or bottom area of the scree n. The factory default range is 50. OSD Transparency Adjust to view the background information through the OSD. OSD Timeout Sets the time duration in seconds tha t the OSD is visible after the last button is [...]

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    Icon Main Menu Submenu Description DDC/CI Support Allows the computer to control some OSD menu features such as brightness, contrast and color temperature. Set to: ● On ● Off The factory default is On. Bezel Power LED Turns off the power LED on the front panel of the monitor. The factory default is On. Sleep Timer Provides the timer adjustmen t[...]

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    NOTE: The Clock and Clock Pha se controls are adjust able o nly when using an ana log input. These controls are not adjustab le for digital inputs. The Clock must first be set correctly since the Clock Phase settings are dependent on the main Clock setting. Use these controls only when the auto- adjustment fu nction does not prov ide a satisfactory[...]

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    ● No Source Signa l —Indicates the monitor is not receiving a video signal f rom the PC on the mon itor video input connector. Check to determin e if the PC or i nput signa l source is off o r in the power saving mode. ● Auto Adju stment in Progres s —Indicates the au to-adjustme nt function is active. ● Monitor Going to Sleep —Indicate[...]

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    3. Press the Menu button to select Managemen t . 4. Scroll down an d highlight an d select Sleep Timer > Set Current Time . NOTE: You must set the current local time before you reset the time for Sleep Time or On Time . Note that the time is displaye d in a 24–hour cl ock form at. For example, 1:15 p.m. is disp layed as 13 hours 15 minutes. A [...]

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    Table 4- 3 HP Display LiteSa ver Configuratio n Options Select This Option To Do This Enable Display LiteSaver Enables the HP Display LiteSaver function s; deselect to disable the HP Display LiteSaver. Display Off Sets the time when the monitor automatically turns off. This does not a ffect screen saver operation, which has priority over the HP Dis[...]

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    Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Wi ndows 2000 and Windows XP NOTE: To complete the following procedure, you must be logg ed in as an administrator or a memb er of the administrator’s group . If the computer is co nnected to a network, n etwork policy setti ngs may prevent you from completin g this procedure. The sRGB ICM file does n ot[...]

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    A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following tab le lists possible problems, the poss ible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power button on front panel of the monitor is turned off. Press the front panel power button.[...]

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    Problem Possible Cause Solution power mode. For example, if the Display Off time is set to 5 minutes from the current time and the Activity Extension is set to 10 minutes, the HP Display LiteSaver will not actually turn off the display until 10 minutes of inactivity has elapsed, even though the Display Off time is 5 minutes from now. The HP Display[...]

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    Online Technical Support For the online access to technical support inf ormatio n, self-solve tools, online assistance, communit y forums of IT experts, broa d mu tl ivendor knowledge b ase, monitoring and diagnostic to ols, go to http://www.hp. com/ support Preparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting[...]

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    B Technical Specifications NOTE: All performance specifications a re provided by the component manu facturers. Perf ormance specifications repr esent the highest specification of all HP's component manufacturers' typical level specifications for pe rformance and actual performance may vary either higher or lower. LE1711 Model Table B -1 L[...]

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    Storage 0 to 12192 m 0 to 40,000 feet Power Consumptio n (maximum) <45 watts Input Terminal One VGA conne ctor with cable included LE1911 Model Table B-2 L E1911 Spec ifications Display Type 48.3 cm TFT LCD 19 inches Viewable Image Size 48.3 cm diagonal 19–inch diagonal Tilt -5 to 25° Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 4.9 kg 10.8 lbs. Dimensions (inc[...]

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    Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most co mmonly use d modes and are set as factory defaults. This monitor automatically recognized these preset modes and they will ap pear properly sized and centered on the screen. LE1711 and LE1911 Models Table B -3 Factory Preset Modes Preset Pixel Format Horz Fr[...]

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    C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to p rovide reasonab le protection against h armful interference in a residential installa tion. This equipment generat[...]

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    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 declaratio n, contact: Hewlett Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call (281) 514-3333 To identify this product, refe r to the Part, Series, or M[...]

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    Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE , Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen , Germany German Ergonomics Notice HP products which bear t he “GS” approval mark, when forming part of a system comprising HP brand computers, keybo ards and monitors th at bear the “GS” approval mark, meet the applicable ergonomic requirements. The i nstallation gui[...]

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    Product Environmental Notices ENERGY STAR® Qualification HP Displays marked with the ENER GY STAR® certification mark meet the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENER GY STAR program. The EPA ENERGY STAR® certification mark does not impl y endorsement by the EPA. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Hewlett Packard Company has [...]

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    Disposal of Waste Equipment by U sers in Private Household in the European Union This symbol on th e product or on its p ackaging indica te s that this product must not be disposed of with your household waste. Instead, it is your responsi bility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a design ated collection poin t for the re c y[...]

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    11363-2006 11363-2006 Turkey EEE Regulation In Conformity with the EEE Regulation EEE Yönetmeli ğ ine Uygundur Product Environmental Notices 35[...]

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    D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor u ses high-precision technology, ma nufactured according to HP standard s, to guarantee tr ouble-free performanc e. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imp erfections that appear as small brigh t or dark s pots. This is comm on to all LCD d i spla ys used in products supplied by all ven[...]