Identifying Monitor Conditions

Special messages will appear on the monitor screen when identifying the following monitor conditions:

Input Signal Out of Range - Change resolution setting to 1680 × 1050 – 75Hz - Indicates the monitor does not support the input signal because the resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher than the monitor supports

No Input Signal - Indicates the monitor is not receiving a video signal from the PC on the monitor video input connector. Check to determine if the PC or input signal source is off or in the power saving mode.

Multiple Inputs are Active - Use the OSD to select the desired video input - Indicates the monitor is connected to two video inputs. The monitor is trying to display both inputs, but after 10 seconds the monitor uses the default signal input.

Auto Adjustment is in Progress - Indicates the auto-adjustment function is active

Monitor Going to Sleep - Indicates the screen display is entering a sleep mode

Check Video Cable - Indicates the video cable is not properly connected to the computer

OSD Lock - The OSD can be enabled or disabled by pressing and holding the Menu button on the front panel for 10 seconds. If the OSD is locked, the warning message OSD Lock-Outis displayed for ten seconds.

If the OSD is locked, press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD.

If the OSD is unlocked, press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to lock the OSD.

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. The Sleep Timer has five settings:

Set Current Time

Set Sleep Time

Set On Time

Timer: On/Off

Sleep Now

To set the timer:

1.Press the Menu button on the monitor front panel to display the Advanced Menu.

2.Scroll down and highlight Management.

3.Press the Menu button to select Management.

4.Scroll down and highlight and select Sleep Timer > Set Current Time.

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HP L2045w 20-inch manual Identifying Monitor Conditions, Sleep Timer Mode

L2045w 20-inch specifications

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