HP L1908w 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 switch 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 lock-out 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.

 

 

 

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

Video resolution and/or refresh

Restart the computer and enter Safe Mode. Change

Settings to 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz or

rate are set higher than what

the settings to a supported setting (see Recognizing

Input Signal Out of Range. Change

the monitor supports.

Preset Display Resolutions on page 42). Restart

Settings to 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz is

 

the computer so that the new settings take effect.

displayed on screen.

 

 

 

 

 

HP Display LiteSaver doesn't turn off

The Activity Extension time

The default Activity Extension value is set to 10

the monitor screen.

has not elapsed.

minutes. The HP Display LiteSaver will wait to detect

 

 

no input or movement from the keyboard or mouse

 

 

for 10 consecutive minutes after the Display Off time

 

 

has passed, before the monitor enters into low-

 

 

power mode. For example, if the Display Off time is

 

 

set to 5 minutes from the current time and the Activity

 

 

 

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Contents HP L1750, L1950, L1710, L1910, and L1908w LCD Monitors Page About This Guide Iv About This Guide Table of contents Appendix a Troubleshooting HP LCD Monitors Product FeaturesPage Important Safety Information Safety and Maintenance GuidelinesShipping the Monitor Maintenance GuidelinesCleaning the Monitor Unfolding the Double-Hinged Monitor Pedestal Base Setting Up the Monitor2Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base Setting Up the Monitor Unfolding the Single-Hinged Monitor Pedestal Base Component Function Rear ComponentsCable Management Connecting the Cables Page 9Connecting the Power Cable Adjusting the Monitor12Adjusting the Height Adjusting the Monitor 13Pivoting the Monitor Turning on the Monitor14Connecting USB Devices Connecting USB DevicesRemoving the Monitor Pedestal Base Using the Accessory RailsPage Mounting the Monitor Page Locating the Rating Labels 21Locating the Rating Labels Setting Up the MonitorSoftware and Utilities Operating the MonitorInformation File Image Color Matching FileDownloading from the Worldwide Web Installing the .INF and .ICM FilesInstalling from the CD Using the Auto-Adjustment Function 1Monitor Front Panel Controls Front Panel ControlsUsing the On-Screen Display Menu Adjusting the Monitor SettingsOSD Menu Selections 2OSD Menu Displays the operating status of the monitor each time Sources. The monitor will automatically determine Optimizing Digital Conversion Using the HP Display Assistant UtilityIdentifying Monitor Conditions Sleep Timer ModeHP Display LiteSaver Installing the HP Display LiteSaver SoftwareSRGB Support Changing the Color Temperature3HP Display LiteSaver Configuration Options Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows Vista Solving Common Problems TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Solution Using the Worldwide Web Preparing to Call Technical SupportL1750 Model Technical SpecificationsTable B-1L1750 Specifications L1950 Model Table B-2L1950 SpecificationsL1710 Model Table B-3L1710 SpecificationsL1910 Model Table B-4L1910 SpecificationsL1908w Model Table B-5L1908w SpecificationsTable B-6Factory Preset Modes Recognizing Preset Display ResolutionsTable B-7Factory Preset Modes L1750, L1950, L1710, and L1910 ModelsEntering User Modes Energy Saver FeatureFederal Communications Commission Notice Agency Regulatory NoticesModifications CablesEuropean Union Regulatory Notice Canadian NoticeAvis Canadien German Ergonomics Notice Japanese Notice Korean Notice Power Cord Set RequirementsJapanese Power Cord Requirements Materials Disposal Product Environmental NoticesEnergy Star Compliance Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy

L1908w 19-inch specifications

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