User’s Guide P930 Monitor Document Part Number: 305776-001 September 2002...
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The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
1 Product Features 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important safety information ..... . 2–1 Maintenance guidelines ......2–2 3 Setting Up the Monitor Attaching and removing the base.
Your color monitor is an easy to use microprocessor-based, digitally controlled, high performance product. The monitor features include: ■ 18-inch (45.7 cm) viewable area display. ■ 1600 dots and 1200 lines flicker free display resolution. ■ Built-in pedestal that allows monitor tilt and swivel. ■...
Safety and Maintenance Important safety information A power cord is included with your 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 your monitor, refer to the “Power Cord Set Requirements”...
Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. If your monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. ■...
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■ Turn your monitor off when not in use. You can substantially increase the life expectancy of your monitor by using a screen saver program and turning off the monitor when not in use. ■ Unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Setting Up the Monitor Before setting up the monitor, ensure that power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices. Attaching and removing the base On some monitors, the base must be attached prior to setting up the monitor.
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Setting Up the Monitor ✎ The base will align with the monitor slots in only one position. To remove the base: 1. Please the monitor bottom side up on a flat work surface. 2. Squeeze and pull up on the release latch on the base. 3.
Connecting the monitor To connect the monitor to the computer system: 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well ventilated location near your computer. 2. Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby electrical outlet.
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Setting Up the Monitor WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your Å 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.
2. When the CD-ROM menu launches, select Install INF and ICM Files and follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ To get the latest .INF and .ICM files, download them from the HP www.hp.com/go/support Web site at model to download the appropriate files.
Operating the Monitor Front panel components 4–2 Component Information button Exit button Function Displays information about your monitor, such as model name, vertical and horizontal frequencies and the serial number. Use to close the active menu or the On-screen display (OSD) menu.
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For energy conservation, turn your monitor off when it is not needed or when leaving it unattended for long periods. Refer to your computer manual for instructions on setting energy saver features (sometimes called power management features). User’s Guide Component Adjust buttons Menu button Power indicator...
Operating the Monitor Rear components 4–4 Component Power port connector Signal cable Tilt/Swivel Base Function Connects the monitor power cord. Connects to the computer’s video video port, video board, video card or graphics card. Can be removed from the monitor. User’s Guide...
Using the on-screen display Button Information Exit Adjust Menu User’s Guide Operating the Monitor Function Displays information about your monitor, such as model name, vertical and horizontal frequencies and the serial number. Closes the active menu or OSD. Highlights and adjust items using the OSD.
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Operating the Monitor The On-Screen Display (OSD) adjusts the screen image based on your viewing preferences. To access the OSD: 1. Press the Power button to turn on the monitor, if the monitor is not already on. 2. Press the Menu button to open the On-Screen Display menu. 3.
Viewing the OSD menu Your OSD menu has the following feature settings: Menu Information User’s Guide Function Provides information on monitor model name, vertical and horizontal frequencies, and serial number. You may need to provide the monitor serial number to support technicians when calling customer support.
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Operating the Monitor Menu Function Continued Brightness/Contrast Adjusts the screen brightness and contrast. 4–8 User’s Guide...
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Operating the Monitor Menu Function Continued Control Lock Allows you to lock or unlock the OSD. To lock or unlock the OSD, press the menu button for 10 seconds. User’s Guide 4–9...
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Operating the Monitor Menu Position/Size 4–10 Function Continued • Select Position to change the vertical or horizontal position of the monitor’s entire viewing area. • Select Size to change the vertical or horizontal size of the monitor’s entire viewing area. •...
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Menu Geometry User’s Guide Function Continued • Select Parallel/Rotation to adjust the parallelogram setting when the display is leaning left or right, or adjust the rotation setting when the entire dipslay is tilted left or right. • Select Pincushion/Trapezoid to adjust the pincushion setting when the sides of the display are bowed in or bowed out, or adjust the trapezoid setting when the top or bottom...
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Operating the Monitor Menu Color 4–12 Function Continued Use to select Color 1, Color 2, or Color 3 to change the color temperature and adjust individual red, green and blue color control. Color temperature is a measure of the “warmth” of the image colors.
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Menu Screen User’s Guide Function Continued • Select Clear Moire when a moire pattern, which looks like a series of concentric circles or arcs, appears on your screen. • Select Linearity to adjust the settings when the display image is compressed at the left, right or top, bottom.
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Operating the Monitor Menu Advanced 4–14 Function Continued • Select Degauss to remove color impurities caused by magnetic fields. Do not use the degauss feature more than once within a 30 minute period. ✎ After using the degauss feature, the monitor may buzz momentarily, the image colors may change and the image will jiggle for a few seconds.
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Menu Menu User’s Guide Function Continued • Select Display Timing to see the frequency (user control mode), the polarity of the operational signals, the default frequency set by the manufacturer, and the resolution level of your monitor. ✎ These screens do not allow any changes to the settings.
Operating the Monitor Monitor messages Special messages will appear on the monitor screen to identify the following monitor conditions: ■ Video mode not supported - If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the screen goes blank although the power indicator light is still on.
User modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset and preload mode if: ■ You are not using a Compaq standard graphics adapter. ■ You are not using preset and preload modes. If this occurs, you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on-screen display.
Solving common problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Screen is blank. Image appears blurred, indistinct, or too dark. User’s Guide Troubleshooting Possible Cause Power cord is disconnected. Power switch is off. Video cable is improperly connected.
68.77kHz 168Hz PP” is displayed on screen. Monitor is overheating. Using the worldwide Web Before contacting customer services, refer to the support web site http://www.hp.com/go/support A–2 Possible Cause Position may need adjustment. Monitor video cable is disconnected. Video resolution and/or...
Preparing to call technical support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section, you may need to call technical support. Have the following information available when you call: ■ The monitor ■ Monitor model number ■...
Technical Specifications P930 Monitor Technical Specifications Display Type Viewable Image Size Face Treatment Maximum Weight (Unpacked) Dimensions (with stand) Height Depth Width Maximum Graphics Resolution Screen Pitch Dot Pitch Horizontal Frequency User’s Guide 19 inches Natural Flat 18.0 inch diagonal Aluminized tri-color phosphor dot trio with black matrix.
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Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Continued Vertical Frequency Environmental Requirements Temperature (Independent of Altitude) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity (Noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Power Source Power Consumption Input Terminals B–2 50 to 160 Hz 32 to 104 -04 to +113 10 to 80% 5 to 95% 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 +/-3 Hz 120 watts...
Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults. This monitor automatically recognizes these preset and preload modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. Factory Preset and Preload Display Modes Mode Pixel Format 640 x 480...
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.
Agency Regulatory Notices Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European...
18AWG, and the length of the cord must be between 6 feet (1.8 m) and 12 feet (3.6 m). If you have questions about the type of power cord to use, contact your HP authorized service provider. 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.
TCO ‘99 Requirements You have just purchased a TCO'99 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
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TCO ‘99 Requirements There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (e.g.
Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example, in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, physical and visual ergonomics and good usability. Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from: TCO Development SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden...
TCO ‘99 Requirements The relevant TCO'99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with organically bound bromine or chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed in the printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available.
CFCs (Freons) The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with e.g.