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HP L2301w - Widescreen LCD Monitor User Manual

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  • Page 1 HP Compaq L2301w LCD Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 2 © 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. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services .

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    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.
  • Page 4 About This Guide ENWW...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Product Features L2301w Monitor ............................ 1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information ........................ 2 Maintenance Guidelines ........................3 Cleaning the Monitor ......................3 Shipping the Monitor ......................4 3 Setting Up the Monitor Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base ....................5 Connecting the Cables .........................
  • Page 6 Optimizing Analog Video ........................21 Energy Saver Feature ........................21 Sleep Timer Mode ..........................22 sRGB Support ............................ 23 Changing the Color Temperature ..................23 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP ....23 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows Vista ..........23 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 7 ............

  • Page 7: Product Features

    Product Features L2301w Monitor The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel. The monitor features include: ● 58.4 cm (23-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size while preserving original aspect ratio ●...

  • Page 8: Safety And Maintenance Guidelines

    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 30 in Appendix C.

  • Page 9: Maintenance Guidelines

    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.

  • Page 10: Shipping The Monitor

    Shipping the Monitor Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it later if you move or ship the monitor. WARNING! Before folding the monitor, turn off the monitor power, and disconnect all power, video, and audio cables. To disconnect power from the equipment, unplug the power cord from the power outlet by grasping the power plug firmly.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Monitor

    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. For displays with glossy bezels, the user should consider the placement of the display as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Cables

    Connecting the Cables Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. 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.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Monitor

    WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.

  • Page 14: Keyboard Parking

    Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle. Figure 3-5 Swiveling the Monitor Keyboard Parking If you need more space on your desktop, place the keyboard under the monitor when not in use. Figure 3-6 Parking the keyboard Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW...

  • Page 15: Turning On The Monitor

    Turning on the Monitor Press the power button on the computer to turn it on. 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.
  • Page 16 Remove the neck from the monitor. Figure 3-7 Removing the monitor neck Save the removed items (rubber plug, screws, neck, and base) for future use. Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW...

  • Page 17: Mounting The Monitor

    Mounting the Monitor The monitor panel can be attached to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture (sold separately). NOTE: This apparatus is intended to be supported by UL or CSA Listed wall mount bracket. Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refer to Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base on page 9 in the previous section.

  • Page 18: Operating The Monitor

    Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities The CD that comes with the monitor contains files you can install on the computer: ● an .INF (Information) file ● an .ICM (Image Color Matching) file ● auto-adjustment pattern utility ● additional software for the monitor model NOTE: If the monitor does not include a CD, the .INF and .ICM files can be downloaded from the HP monitors support Web site.

  • Page 19: Installing The .Inf And .Icm Files

    Installing the .INF and .ICM Files After you determine that you need to update, you can install the .INF and .ICM files from the CD or download them. Installing from the CD To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from the CD: Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 20: Using The Auto-Adjustment Function

    Using the Auto-Adjustment Function You can optimize the screen performance for the VGA (analog) input by using the Auto/Select button on the monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software utility on the CD provided. Do not use this procedure if the monitor is using a DVI input. If the monitor is using a VGA (analog) input, this procedure can correct the following image quality conditions: ●...

  • Page 21: Using The Hp Display Assistant Utility

    Using the HP Display Assistant Utility HP Display Assistant, included on the software and documentation CD, is a software utility that guides you through the tuning process with easy to understand instructions and background patterns designed for each monitor control. It provides: ●...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Monitor Settings

    Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu or from the HP Display Assistant utility. NOTE: If there is a problem with the display settings, try resetting the settings to the factory defaults by opening the OSD and selecting Factory Reset from the OSD menu.

  • Page 23: Osd Menu Selections

    OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selections and their functional descriptions. After changing an OSD menu item, and if the menu screen has these options, you may choose to: ● Cancel—to return to the previous menu level. ●...
  • Page 24 Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Custom Scaling Selects the method on how displayed information on the monitor will be formatted. Select: ● Fill to Screen - image fills the entire screen and may look distorted or elongated because of non- proportional scaling of height and width ●...
  • Page 25 Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Monitor Status Displays the operating status of the monitor each time the monitor is powered on. Select the location to display the status to: ● ● Middle ● Bottom ● The factory default is Top.

  • Page 26: Identifying Monitor Conditions

    Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Factory Reset Returns all OSD menu settings and DDC/CI controls to the factory default settings, except the Language. Source Control Selects the video input signal. DVI is the factory default. Selects DVI as the video input signal.

  • Page 27: Optimizing Analog Video

    elapsed time. When the monitor is in theft deterrence mode, all front panel buttons are disabled other than the power button. Optimizing Analog Video Two controls in the on-screen display can be adjusted to improve image performance: Clock and Clock Phase.

  • Page 28: Sleep Timer Mode

    Sleep Timer Mode The Sleep Timer mode is an energy-saving feature that enables you to set a time for the monitor to power on and off at the same time every day. This also extends the life of the backlight bulbs in the monitor.

  • Page 29: Srgb Support

    sRGB Support The monitor is designed to support sRGB for color management, which adapts to the color standards used in the image technology industry. To take advantage of the sRGB support, you will need to change the monitor’s color temperature to sRGB and install the sRGB color profile (ICM) file.

  • Page 30: Installing The Srgb Icm File For Microsoft Windows 7

    Select the RGB Color Space Profile.icm file, then click the OK button. To activate a color profile for the monitor, you must set it as the Default Monitor Profile. Select sRGB Color Space Profile, then click the Set as Default button. Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 7 Click Appearance and Personalization icon in the Control Panel.

  • Page 31: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Solution Power LED is not on. Make sure the Power button is on, and the power cord is properly connected to a grounded power outlet and to the monitor.

  • Page 32: Online Technical Support

    Problem Solution No Plug and Play. In order for the Plug and Play feature of the monitor to work, you need a computer and graphic card that are compatible with Plug and Play. Check with your computer manufacturer. Check the monitor’s video cable, and make sure that none of the pins are bent. Make sure that the HP monitor drivers are installed.

  • Page 33: Appendix B Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications NOTE: All performance specifications are provided by the component manufacturers. 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. L2301w Model Table B-1 L2301w Specifications Display 58.4 cm wide screen...

  • Page 34: Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions

    Table B-1 L2301w Specifications (continued) Altitude: 0 to 3657.6 m 0 to 12,000 feet Operating 0 to 12192 m 0 to 40,000 feet Storage Power Consumption 51 watts maximum Sleep Power Consumption <2 watts typical Input Terminal One VGA connector with cable included; one DVI connector with cable included Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults.

  • Page 35: Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices

    Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 36: Japanese Notice

    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 declaration, contact: Hewlett Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call (281) 514-3333 To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product.

  • Page 37: Japanese Power Cord Requirements

    A power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon it or against it. Particular attention should be paid to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord exits from the product.
  • Page 38 11363-2006 11363-2006 Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices ENWW...

  • Page 39: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy

    LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel 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 all vendors and is not specific to the HP LCD.

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