HP L1945wv 19-inch manual Troubleshooting, Solving Common Problems

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A Troubleshooting

Solving Common Problems

The following table lists possible problems, the possible 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.

NOTE: If pressing the power button has no effect, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to disable the power button lockout feature.

 

Video cable is improperly

Connect the video cable properly. Refer to Chapter

 

connected.

3, Setting Up the Monitor on page 5 for more

 

 

information.

 

 

 

 

Screen blanking is active.

Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse

 

 

to inactivate the screen blanking utility.

 

 

 

Screen image appears distorted; text is

The computer’s graphics card

Set the computer’s display resolution to the same

fuzzy or blurred; image quality is

resolution is set lower or higher

mode as the monitor’s recommended native screen

degraded.

than the monitor’s native

resolution to provide the best picture quality.

 

resolution.

 

 

 

 

Image appears blurred, indistinct, or

Brightness and contrast are

Press the —/Adjustbutton on the front panel. If this

too dark.

too low.

does not correct the image, press the Menu button

 

 

to open the OSD Menu, and adjust the brightness

 

 

and contrast scales as needed.

 

 

 

Image is not centered

Position may need adjustment.

Press the Menu button to access the OSD menu.

 

 

Select Image Control/Horizontal Position or Vertical

 

 

Position to adjust the horizontal or vertical position

 

 

of the image.

 

 

 

Check Video Cable is displayed on

Monitor video cable is

Connect the DVI-D signal cable to the DVI connector

screen.

disconnected.

on the computer (select models), or the VGA cable

 

 

to the VGA connector on the computer. Be sure that

 

 

the computer power is off while connecting the video

 

 

cable.

Input Signal Out of Range. Change Settings to 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (17” and 19” 4:3 models) OR Input Signal

Out of Range. Change Settings to 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz (19” wide panel models) OR Input Signal Out of

Range. Change Settings to 1680 x

Video resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher than what the monitor supports.

Restart the computer and enter Safe Mode. Change the settings to a supported setting (see Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions on page 47). Restart the computer so that the new settings take effect.

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Contents User Guide Page About This Guide Iv About This Guide Table of contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Viii Product Features HP LCD MonitorsPage Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety InformationMaintenance Guidelines Cleaning the MonitorShipping the Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Unfolding the Double-Hinged Monitor Pedestal Base2Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base Setting Up the Monitor Unfolding the Single-Hinged Monitor Pedestal Base Rear Components Component Function6Using the Cable Management Feature Double-Hinged Base Cable ManagementConnecting the Cables Page Adjusting the Monitor 9Connecting the Power Cable12Adjusting the Height Adjusting the Monitor Turning on the Monitor 13Pivoting the MonitorConnecting USB Devices Using the Accessory RailsRemoving the Monitor Pedestal Base Mounting the Monitor 19Installing the HP Quick Release Setting Up the Monitor Locating the Rating Labels 21Locating the Rating LabelsInformation File Operating the MonitorSoftware and Utilities Image Color Matching FileInstalling from the CD Installing the .INF and .ICM FilesUsing the Auto-Adjustment Function Downloading from the Worldwide WebPage Front Panel Controls 1Monitor Front Panel ControlsAdjusting the Monitor Settings Using the On-Screen Display MenuOSD Menu Selections 2OSD Menu Displays the operating status of the monitor each time Sources. The monitor will automatically determine Using the HP Display Assistant Utility Optimizing Digital ConversionSleep Timer Mode Identifying Monitor ConditionsInstalling the HP Display LiteSaver Software HP Display LiteSaverChanging the Color Temperature 3HP Display LiteSaver Configuration OptionsSRGB Support Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows Vista Troubleshooting Solving Common ProblemsSolving Common Problems Using the Worldwide Web Preparing to Call Technical Support Technical Specifications Table B-1L1750 SpecificationsL1750 Model Table B-2L1950 Specifications L1950 ModelTable B-3L1710 Specifications L1710 ModelTable B-4L1910 Specifications L1910 ModelTable B-5L1908w Specifications L1908w ModelTable B-6L1908wm Specifications L1908wm ModelTable B-7L1945w Specifications L1945w ModelTable B-8L1945wv Specifications L1945wv ModelTable B-9L2208w Specifications L2208w ModelTable B-10L2245w Specifications L2245w ModelTable B-12Factory Preset Modes Recognizing Preset Display ResolutionsTable B-11Factory Preset Modes L1750, L1950, L1710, and L1910 ModelsTable B-13Factory Preset Modes L2208w and L2245w ModelsEnergy Saver Feature Entering User ModesModifications Agency Regulatory NoticesFederal Communications Commission Notice CablesCanadian Notice Avis CanadienEuropean Union Regulatory Notice Japanese Notice Korean Notice Power Cord Set Requirements Japanese Power Cord RequirementsGerman Ergonomics Notice Product Environmental Notices Energy Star ComplianceMaterials Disposal Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy

L1945wv 19-inch specifications

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