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HP Compaq L2206tm and L2206tmp LED Backlit Touch Monitors User Guide...
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Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright.
About this guide This guide provides information on setting up the monitor, operating the touch screen, 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. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
Table of contents 1 Product features ....................... 1 HP LCD Touch Monitors ......................1 2 Setting up the monitor ...................... 3 Unfolding the monitor pedestal base ..................3 Rear components ........................4 Connecting the cables ......................5 Adjusting the monitor ........................ 7 Front components ........................
Cable management feature for placement of cables and cords ● On-screen display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for easy setup and screen optimization ● HP Display Assistant for adjusting monitor settings and enabling theft deterrence feature ● Integrated speakers ●...
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Intelligent Management AssetControl ● Compliant with the following regulated specifications (for additional certifications and agency ● notices, refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide on the disc included with this monitor): European Union CE Directives ◦ Swedish TCO Requirements ◦...
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, and then follow the instructions below. Unfolding the monitor pedestal base Lift the monitor from its box and place it face down on a flat surface. Hold down the monitor base with one hand (1) then grasp the top of the stand with the other hand and unfold the display head 90 degrees (2).
Rear components Figure 2-2 Rear components Component Description AC power connector Connects the AC power cable to the monitor. DisplayPort Connects the DisplayPort cable to the monitor. VGA connector Connects the VGA cable to the monitor. DVI-D connector Connects the DVI-D cable to the monitor. Audio connector Connects the audio cable to the monitor.
Connecting the cables Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. Remove the cable management clip from the pedestal by pulling outward on the two sides of the clip (1) and lifting the clip off the pedestal (2). Figure 2-3 Removing the cable management clip Connect a VGA signal cable, DVI-D signal cable, or DisplayPort signal cable.
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Connect one end of the power cord to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor, and connect the other end to an electrical wall outlet. Figure 2-4 Connecting the cables WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug.
Adjusting the monitor NOTE: Your monitor model may look different than the model in the following illustrations. Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. Figure 2-6 Tilting the monitor Adjust the monitor’s height to a comfortable position for your individual workstation. The monitor’s top bezel edge should not exceed a height that is parallel to your eye height.
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Pivoting the monitor NOTE: To view information on the screen in portrait mode, you can install the HP Display Assistant software included on the software and documentation disc. The position of the OSD menu can also be rotated to portrait mode. To rotate the OSD menu, access the OSD menu by...
Turns the monitor on or off. Power LED Blue = Fully powered. Amber = Sleep mode. Flashing Amber = Sleep timer mode. NOTE: To view an OSD menu simulator, visit the HP Customer Self Repair Services Media Library at http://www.hp.com/go/sml. Front components...
Image retention is a condition that may occur on all LCD screens. Monitors with a “burned-in image” are not covered under the HP warranty. NOTE: If pressing the power button has no effect, the Power Button Lockout feature may be enabled.
Connecting USB devices USB connectors are used to connect devices such as a digital camera, USB keyboard, or USB mouse. Two USB connectors are located on the side panel of the monitor. NOTE: You must connect the USB hub cable from the monitor to the computer to enable the USB 2.0 ports on the monitor.
Removing the monitor pedestal base You can remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base to install the panel on a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture. CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and the power and signal cables are both disconnected.
Mounting the monitor The monitor panel can be attached to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture. NOTE: This apparatus is intended to be supported by a UL or CSA listed wall mount bracket. Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refer to Removing the monitor pedestal base on page CAUTION:...
Figure 2-14 Locating the rating labels Installing a cable lock You can secure the monitor to a fixed object with an optional cable lock available from HP. Figure 2-15 Installing a cable lock Chapter 2 Setting up the monitor...
Operating the touch screen Installing the touch software Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP (plug and play) NOTE: Refer to Connecting the cables on page 5 for instructions on connecting the USB cable. When you connect the USB cable between the monitor and a computer running Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, the touch driver software will automatically install.
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Windows XP—Select Start > Control Panel > System, and then select the Hardware tab. ● Select the Device Manager button. If the driver is installed correctly, two HID-compliant device entries and one USB Human Interface Device entry will appear under the Human Interface Devices category.
Using the touch function NOTE: Before using the touch function, make sure the USB cable is connected and the Windows operating system is started. NOTE: When the touch function is active, make sure there are no foreign objects in the areas encircled in the figure below.
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Select the View by drop-down list, and then select either Large icons or Small icons. Select the Tablet PC Settings control panel. NOTE: The Tablet PC Settings control panel will only appear after Microsoft Windows 7 recognizes a connected touch monitor. On the Display tab in the Tablet PC Settings, select the name of the first monitor you want to calibrate from the drop-down menu.
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Select the Calibrate… button. Figure 3-4 Calibrate the display Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the second monitor. NOTE: If you have two monitors that are the same model, be sure to note which model is calibrated first because both will appear with identical names. Using the touch function...
Tips and troubleshooting Tips WARNING! Keep the display away from any heat sources, such as electric radiators, natural ● gas pipes, or direct sunlight. Also keep the display away from excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock. For safety, remove the power plug prior to cleaning. To maintain a brand new appearance of the display, clean with a soft cloth regularly.
Touch screen troubleshooting NOTE: For general troubleshooting information, refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide included on the disc with your monitor. Table 3-2 Touch screen troubleshooting Problem Solution Computer does not recover from Sleep mode when the touch Sleep mode recovery is not supported by the touch screen.
Finding more information Refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide included on the disc with your monitor for additional information on: Optimizing monitor performance ● Safety and maintenance guidelines ● Installing software from the disc ● Using the OSD menu ●...
Technical specifications NOTE: All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. L2206tm/L2206tmp Table A-1 L2206tm/L2206tmp specifications Display 54.61 cm widescreen 21.5 inches widescreen Type TFT LCD Viewable image size 54.61 cm diagonal...
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Table A-1 L2206tm/L2206tmp specifications (continued) Environmental requirements: Temperature (operating) 5° C to 35° C 41° F to 95° F Temperature (non-operating) -20° C to 60° C -4° F to 140° F Humidity (operating) 20% to 80% Humidity (non-operating) 5% to 95% Altitude (operating) 0 ft to 16,400 ft 0 m to 5,000 m...
Recognizing preset 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 modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. L2206tm/L2206tmp Table A-2 Factory preset modes Preset...
Entering user modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if: You are not using a standard graphics adapter. ● You are not using a preset mode. ● It this occurs, you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on-screen display.
This is common to all LCD displays used in products supplied by all vendors and is not specific to the HP LCD. These imperfections are caused by one or more defective pixels or sub-pixels.