HP Hewlett Packard Compaq Presario FP9419 User Manual

Users Guide  
FP9419 LCD Monitor  
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User’s Guide  
Contents  
1 Product Features  
2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines  
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1  
Removing the Monitor Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4  
3 Setting Up the Monitor  
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1  
Mounting the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4  
Installing .INF and .ICM Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2  
Using the Auto-Adjustment Function . . . . . . . . . 4–3  
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5  
Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7  
Adjusting Monitor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8  
Selecting the Video Input Connectors . . . . . . . . . 4–11  
Identifying Monitor Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12  
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Contents  
Power Cord Set Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5  
C Agency Regulatory Notices  
European Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–4  
Japanese Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–4  
Korean Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–5  
EPA Energy Star Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–5  
HP Recycling Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–5  
TCO ‘99 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–6  
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–8  
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Product Features  
The FP9419 LCD Monitor (Liquid Crystal Display) has an active  
matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) screen.  
The flat panel monitor features include:  
Large 19-inch (48.3 cm) diagonal viewable area display.  
1280 × 1024 factory-set resolution, plus full-screen support for  
lower resolutions.  
Dual video inputs supported:  
VGA Analog  
DVI-D supports Digital signal input  
VGA analog and DVI-D digital signal cables included.  
Fast response time of 16ms provides better experience for  
gaming and graphics.  
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Product Features  
Easy to view from a sitting or standing position, or while  
moving from one side of the monitor to the other.  
Tilt adjustment capabilities.  
Removable pedestal and VESA 100mm mounting holes for  
flexible mounting solutions including wall mounting.  
Security lock slot.  
Plug and Play capability, if supported by your system.  
On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of setup and  
screen optimization. Choose English, French, German, Italian,  
Spanish, or Dutch.  
Integrated stereo speakers.  
Audio support connections include a PC line-in connector, and  
a headphone jack connector.  
Integrated power supply.  
Energy Saver feature reduces power consumption.  
Complies with the following regulated specifications:  
EPA ENERGY STAR  
European Union CE Directives  
Swedish MPR II 1990  
TCO ‘99 Environmental Requirements  
This CD includes:  
An Information file (INF)  
Image Color Matching file (ICM)  
Auto-adjustment pattern software  
This User’s Guide  
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Safety and Maintenance  
Guidelines  
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, see “Power Cord Set Requirements” in Appendix B.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your  
equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature. The  
grounding plug is an important safety feature. Connect the  
equipment to a grounded (earthed) power outlet.  
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WARNING: For your safety, be sure that the grounded power outlet  
you plug the power cord into is easily accessible to the operator and  
located as close to the equipment as possible. To disconnect power  
from the equipment, unplug the power cord from the power outlet by  
grasping the plug firmly. Never pull on the cord.  
CAUTION: To protect your monitor, as well as your computer,  
connect all power cords for your computer and its peripheral devices  
(such as a monitor, printer, scanner) to a surge protection device  
such as a power strip with surge protection or Uninterruptible Power  
Supply (UPS).  
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Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strips must  
be specifically labeled as having this ability. Use a power strip  
whose manufacturer offers a Damage Replacement Policy so you  
can replace your equipment if surge protection fails.  
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines  
Maintenance Guidelines  
To enhance the performance and extend the life of your monitor:  
Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to service this  
product yourself. If your monitor is not operating properly or  
has been dropped or damaged, contact your HP authorized  
dealer, reseller, or service provider.  
Adjust only those controls that are described in the operating  
instructions.  
Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this  
monitor, as indicated on the label/back plate of the monitor.  
Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected to  
the outlet does not exceed the current rating of the electrical  
outlet, and the total ampere rating of the products connected  
to the cord does not exceed the rating of the cord. Look on the  
power label to determine the ampere rating (AMPS or A) for  
each device.  
Install your monitor near an outlet that you can easily reach.  
Disconnect the monitor by grasping the plug firmly and pulling  
it from the outlet. Never disconnect the monitor by pulling  
the cord.  
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk  
on the cord.  
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. Use a damp cloth  
for cleaning. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use an  
antistatic screen cleaner.  
CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any other  
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volatile substances to clean your monitor or the screen. These  
chemicals may damage the cabinet finish as well as the screen.  
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines  
Keep your monitor in a well-ventilated area, away from  
excessive light, heat or moisture.  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.  
These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never push  
objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings.  
Do not drop your monitor or place it on an unstable surface.  
When removing the monitor base, you must lay the monitor  
face down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched,  
defaced, or broken.  
Cleaning the Monitor  
The monitor is a high-quality optical device that requires special  
care when cleaning. To clean the monitor, follow these steps:  
1. Turn off the monitor and the computer.  
2. Unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning.  
3. Wipe the screen with a soft, clean cloth.  
If the screen requires additional cleaning, use an antistatic  
screen cleaner.  
4. Dust the monitor housing. Use a damp cloth to clean the  
cabinet.  
If the cabinet requires additional cleaning, use a clean  
cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.  
CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any volatile  
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substance to clean the monitor screen or cabinet. These chemicals  
may damage the monitor. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol  
cleaners. Never use water to clean an LCD screen.  
5. Plug in the monitor.  
6. Turn on the computer and monitor.  
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines  
Shipping the Monitor  
Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it  
later if you move or ship your monitor. When you ship the monitor,  
you should remove the base from the pedestal.  
Removing the Monitor Base  
Read the following warning and caution statements before  
beginning the procedure.  
WARNING: Do not remove the base from the pedestal while  
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the monitor is standing in the upright position. Attempting to remove  
the base from the pedestal while the monitor is upright may injure  
the user.  
WARNING: Before disassembling the monitor, turn off the monitor  
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power, and disconnect all power, video, and audio cables.  
To disconnect power from the equipment, unplug the power cord  
from the power outlet by grasping the plug firmly. Never pull on  
the cord.  
CAUTION: The screen is fragile. Placing the monitor screen down  
on a flat, soft area prevents scratches, defacing, or breakage.  
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To remove the base from the pedestal:  
1. Disconnect the power, video, and audio cables from the  
monitor.  
2. Lay the monitor face down on a flat, soft protected surface.  
Turn the pedestal upright.  
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3. On the bottom side of the base, carefully slide a slotted  
screwdriver into the opening 1, as shown in the following  
illustration. Push the screwdriver towards the top of the  
monitor, slide the base 2 slightly back, towards the bottom  
of the monitor, to unlock it. Pull the base completely away from  
the pedestal with a firm grip.  
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Removing the Base from the Monitor Pedestal  
4. Fold the pedestal hinge in the shipping position to the back of  
the monitor. Remove only the base, not the hinge, when  
shipping.  
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Setting Up the Monitor  
Before You Begin  
1. Unpack the monitor. Make sure all contents are included. Store  
the boxes.  
2. Ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer  
system, and other attached devices (monitor ships in off  
position).  
3. Determine the video cable or cables that you will connect from  
the computer video card outputs to the VGA and DVI inputs on  
the monitor. You can connect one or both cables.  
VGA cable:  
Standard VGA 15-pin cable.  
DVI-D cable:  
For digital operation, use the DVI-D to DVI-D video cable  
provided. The DVI-D cable supplied with this monitor is  
for digital-to-digital connection only. Your computer must  
have a DVI-compatible graphics card installed for use with  
this cable.  
4. Determine if the monitor will be desktop mounted or wall  
mounted.  
See “Installing the Monitor”.  
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Setting Up the Monitor  
Installing the Monitor  
You can install the monitor on a desktop or wall mount. Place  
the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your  
computer.  
Desktop or table, see the “Placing the Monitor on a Desktop”  
section.  
Wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture, see the “Mounting  
the Monitor” section.  
Connect the monitor after you have installed it. See “Connecting  
the Monitor”.  
Placing the Monitor on a Desktop  
Before you place the monitor on a desktop or table, you must  
attach the monitor base.  
To place the monitor on a desktop or table:  
1. Lay the monitor face down on a flat, soft, protected surface.  
CAUTION: The screen is fragile. Placing the monitor screen down  
on a flat, soft area prevents scratches, defacing, or breakage.  
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2. Place the pedestal all the way towards the bottom of the  
monitor as shown in the following illustration 1.  
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Inserting the Base onto the Monitor Pedestal  
3. Remove the plastic cap on the pedestal end 2.  
4. Using both hands, firmly push the circular base into the bottom  
of the pedestal to lock the pedestal base in place 3. When the  
base locks, it will make a clicking sound. Make sure the base  
is securely locked onto the pedestal before continuing with the  
setup.  
5. Stand the monitor in the upright position.  
WARNING: Tilt the monitor  
carefully. If you tilt the monitor back  
more than 30 degrees, beyond its  
easily adjustable position, it could  
fall over. Position the monitor so  
that it cannot fall off the table if  
bumped.  
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Setting Up the Monitor  
Mounting the Monitor  
Before you mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm or other  
mounting fixture, you must remove the monitor pedestal and back  
mounting cover. You will need a Phillips head screwdriver. Read  
the following warning and caution statements before beginning the  
procedure.  
WARNING: Ensure that the monitor is lying flat, screen down.  
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Attempting to remove the pedestal and base from the monitor while it  
is upright may result in injury to the user.  
CAUTION: Before disassembling the monitor, turn off the monitor  
power, and disconnect all power, video, and audio cables.  
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If you are changing from a desktop installation to a wall mount,  
you must first remove the monitor base. See “Removing the Monitor  
Base” in the previous chapter.  
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To install the monitor on a wall, a swing arm or other mounting  
fixture:  
1. Pinch and remove the hinge cover and set it aside 1. Three  
screws and the hinges are exposed.  
2. Lay the monitor down on a flat, soft, protected surface. Turn  
the pedestal upright.  
CAUTION: The screen is fragile. Placing the monitor screen down  
on a flat, soft area prevents scratches, defacing, or breakage.  
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3. Remove the rectangular back cover 2 as shown in the  
following illustration. Four screws are exposed.  
4. Turn the pedestal towards the bottom of the monitor.  
5. Remove all seven screws 3. Use a Phillips head screwdriver.  
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Wall Mounting the Monitor  
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Setting Up the Monitor  
6. Remove the pedestal.  
7. Replace the hinge cover on the pedestal.  
8. Save the screws, back cover, pedestal, and base for  
future use.  
9. Mount the monitor to a swing arm or other mounting fixture.  
When the back cover has been removed, four threaded  
mounting holes are exposed on the monitor panel. These  
mounting holes are spaced 100 mm apart and are compliant  
with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA)  
standard for mounting flat panel monitors.  
Use the four holes to attach a swing arm or other mounting  
fixture. Follow the instructions included with the mounting  
fixture, to insure that the monitor is safely attached.  
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Setting Up the Monitor  
Connecting the Monitor  
To connect the monitor video input to the computer:  
1. Place the monitor upright as shown in the following illustration.  
2. Connect the video cable from the monitor to the video  
connector on the rear panel of the computer.  
You can connect the VGA cable, the DVI-D cable, or both. Only  
one cable is connected for typical installations.  
Connect one end of the 15-pin VGA cable to the VGA  
input connector on the monitor. Then connect the other  
end to the VGA output connector on the computer.  
VGA  
Connecting the VGA Cable  
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Connect one end of the DVI-D cable to the DVI input  
connector on the monitor. Then connect the other end to  
the DVI connector on the computer.  
DVI  
Connecting the DVI-D Cable  
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3. Connect the PC audio line-out connector from the computer to  
your monitor to enable the monitor speakers. Connect the  
headphone jack connector (as needed).  
Connecting the Audio Cable  
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Setting Up the Monitor  
4. Read the warning below. Then connect one end of the  
power cable to the monitor, and the other end to an electrical  
wall outlet.  
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Connecting the Power Cable  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your  
equipment:  
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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.  
Be sure that the grounded power outlet you plug the power cord into  
is easily accessible to the operator and located as close to the  
equipment as possible. 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.  
Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so  
that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not pull  
on a cord or cable.  
See “Power Cord Set Requirements” for additional information.  
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Setting Up the Monitor  
5. Apply power to the computer and monitor, and other attached  
devices.  
6. The Monitor Status displays:  
VGA Input: Active or No Input Signal  
DVI Input: Active or No Input Signal  
Mode: Settings  
7. Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the  
monitor’s tilt adjustment capability.  
Adjusting the Tilt  
WARNING: Tilt the monitor  
carefully. If you tilt the monitor back  
more than 30 degrees, beyond its  
easily adjustable position, it could  
fall over. Position the monitor so  
that it cannot fall off the table if  
bumped.  
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8. Test the monitor function. If it does not function correctly,  
configure the monitor as described in the next chapter,  
“Operating the Monitor”.  
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Operating the Monitor  
CD Software and Utilities  
The CD included with this monitor contains two files you can install  
on your computer:  
An .INF (Information) file  
An .ICM (Image Color Matching) file  
This CD also contains the Auto-Adjustment utility. This single pattern  
program helps improve the picture quality of your VGA input flat  
panel monitor. See “Using the Auto-Adjustment Function.”  
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Adobe Acrobat Reader is supplied on this CD and can be  
installed from the menu.  
The Information File  
This monitor is Windows Plug and Play compatible and the  
monitor will work correctly without installing the .INF file. The .INF  
file (Information file) enables the computer to communicate with the  
monitor and use all the monitor features. The .INF file defines  
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monitor resources used by Microsoft Windows operating systems  
to ensure monitor compatibility with your computer’s graphics  
adapter.  
Monitor Plug and Play compatibility requires that the computer’s  
graphics card is VESA DDC2 compliant and that the monitor  
connects directly to the graphics card. Plug and Play does not  
work through separate BNC type connectors or through  
distribution buffers/boxes. You may have to install the .INF file  
from the CD if these conditions are not met.  
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Operating the Monitor  
The Image Color Matching File  
The .ICM files provide more accurate color representation by  
supplying data to graphics programs to provide consistent color  
matching from monitor screen to printer, or from scanner to the  
monitor screen. The .ICM files contain a monitor color system  
profile. These files are activated from within graphics programs  
that support this feature.  
The ICM color profile is written in accordance with the  
International Color Consortium (ICC) Profile Format Specification.  
Installing .INF and .ICM Files  
If you determine that you need to update these files, you can install  
.INF and .ICM files from the CD, or download them from the  
Internet.  
Installing from the CD  
To install .INF and .ICM files on your computer from the CD:  
1. Insert the CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The CD  
menu displays.  
2. View the “INF and ICM Readme” file.  
3. Select Install INF and ICM Files.  
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
5. After the files have been installed, restart Windows.  
6. Ensure that the proper resolutions and refresh rates appear in  
the Windows Display control panel. Refer to your Operating  
System documentation for more information.  
You may need to install the digitally signed monitor INF or ICM  
files manually from the CD, in the event of an installation error.  
Refer to the INF and ICM Readme file on the CD.  
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Operating the Monitor  
Downloading from the World Wide Web  
To download the latest version of .INF and .ICM files from the  
HP Monitors Support Web site:  
Select your country/region.  
2. Follow the links for your monitor to the support page and  
download page.  
3. Ensure your system meets the requirements.  
4. Download the software by following the instructions.  
Using the Auto-Adjustment Function  
You can easily optimize the screen performance for the VGA input  
by using the Select/Auto button and the auto-adjustment pattern  
software on the CD provided.  
Do not use this procedure if your monitor is using a DVI input. If  
your monitor is using an analog (VGA) input, this procedure can  
correct the following image quality conditions:  
Fuzzy or unclear focus  
Ghosting, streaking or shadowing effects  
Faint vertical bars  
Thin horizontal scrolling lines  
Picture off-center  
To use the Adjustment pattern with your flat panel monitor:  
1. Press the Select/Auto button under the monitor’s front panel.  
You can also press the Menu button, then select Auto  
Adjustment from the OSD Main Menu. See the  
“Adjusting Monitor Settings” section.  
If the result is not satisfactory, continue with the procedure.  
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Operating the Monitor  
2. Insert the CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The CD menu  
launches.  
3. Select Open Auto-Adjustment Software.  
4. The setup test pattern displays.  
5. Press the Select/Auto button on the monitor front panel to  
produce a stable, centered image.  
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Front Panel Components  
The monitor buttons are located under the front panel.  
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
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No. Control  
Function  
A
Connects a headphone set to the monitor.  
(Headphone jack) When the headphone jack is connected, the monitor  
speakers are muted.  
B
C
Power Switch  
Turns monitor on and off. Fully powered: Green  
Sleep mode: Amber  
Power LED  
(On/Off)  
menu  
(On-Screen  
Display)  
OSD Menu Active  
Button closes OSD.  
(Also closes setting screens (activates).  
on OSD menu.)  
OSD Inactive  
Button opens OSD  
D
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OSD Menu Active  
Button navigates down or Button selects the VGA  
left browse, and adjusts  
settings down.  
OSD Inactive  
(Minus)  
video input.  
+/2  
OSD Menu Active  
Button navigates up or  
OSD Inactive  
Button selects the DVI-D  
(Plus)  
right browse, and adjusts video input.  
settings.  
F
SelectAuto  
OSD Menu Active  
OSD Inactive  
Auto-adjustment.  
Button automatically  
adjusts the display to the  
ideal setting.  
Button acts as an Enter  
(Select) key to select  
setting screen options.  
G
Controls the volume level of the monitor speakers. Turn  
counter-clockwise to increase volume. Turn clockwise  
to decrease volume.  
(Volume control)  
Speakers  
Audio feature for music, alarms, and other sounds.  
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Operating the Monitor  
Using the On-Screen Display  
Press the menu button under the front panel of your monitor to view  
the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu. The Main Menu window  
displays on top of the contents of the screen. You can use the +  
and keys to control the monitor’s features.  
1. If the monitor is not already on, press the Power switch to turn  
on the monitor.  
2. To access the OSD Menu, press the menu button under the  
monitor’s front panel. The OSD Main Menu displays.  
Main Menu  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Auto Adjustment  
Advanced Menu  
Exit  
3. To access the Advanced OSD Menu, press the menu button  
again. The OSD Advanced Menu displays. See the next  
section for more information.  
4. To navigate through the Main or Advanced OSD Menu, press  
the + (Plus) button on the monitor’s front panel to scroll up, or  
the (Minus) button to scroll in reverse.  
The menu will move to the top if you scroll down at the  
bottom of the selections. The menu will move to the bottom  
if you scroll up at the top of the selections.  
5. To select an item from the OSD Menu, use the + or buttons to  
scroll to and highlight your selection, then press the Select  
button to select that function.  
6. To adjust the scale of a selected item, press the + or buttons.  
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7. Select Save and Return.  
If you don’t want to save the setting, select Cancel from  
the Advanced Menu or Exit from the Main Menu.  
8. Press the menu button to exit the OSD.  
If the buttons remain untouched for 30 seconds (factory default)  
while displaying a menu, new adjustments will be discarded,  
except for brightness and contrast. Any changed settings will revert  
to previous settings and the menu will close.  
Adjusting Monitor Settings  
The screen adjustments are set in the On-Screen Display (OSD)  
menus. Two OSD menus are available:  
Main  
Advanced  
Main Menu OSD  
To access the Main Menu OSD, press the menu button under the  
monitor’s front panel. The Main Menu Level 1 displays.  
The following table describes Main Menu selections and levels:  
Main Menu  
Menu Level 1  
Brightness  
Menu Level 2  
Adjustment Scale  
Contrast  
Adjustment Scale  
Auto Adjustment (Analog only)  
Advanced Menu  
Exit  
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Operating the Monitor  
Advanced Menu OSD  
To access the Advanced Menu OSD, press the menu button again  
(twice), or select Advanced Menu from the Main Menu. The  
Advanced Menu level 1 displays.  
After selecting the Advanced Menu from the Main Menu, the  
Advanced Menu remains the default OSD on subsequent  
power-ups of the monitor until the Main Menu is selected or  
Factory Reset is applied.  
The Advanced Menu OSD has up to three levels and can be  
viewed in one of six available languages. The following table  
describes Advanced Menu selections, levels and factory presets:  
Advanced Menu OSD  
Factory Preset  
Level 1  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Level 2  
Adjustment Scale  
Adjustment Scale  
Auto Adjustment  
Level 3  
90  
80  
Image Control  
(Analog only)  
“Adjusting”  
Message  
Horizontal Position Adjustment Scale  
Vertical Position  
Clock  
Adjustment Scale  
Adjustment Scale  
Adjustment Scale  
Clock Phase  
Cancel  
Save and Return  
9300 K  
Color  
6500 K  
6500 K  
English  
Custom Color  
Custom Color  
Adjustment  
Cancel  
Save and Return  
Deutsch  
Language  
English  
Español  
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Operating the Monitor  
Advanced Menu OSD (Continued)  
Factory Preset  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
Français  
Italiano  
Nederlands  
Cancel  
Save and Return  
Power Saver  
Power On Recall  
Mode Display  
Serial Number  
Management  
On/Off Selection  
On/Off Selection  
On/Off Selection  
On  
On  
Off  
(Display Serial  
Number)  
Basic Menu  
Cancel  
Main (Basic)  
Save and Return  
OSD Control  
Horizontal Position Adjustment Scale  
50  
50  
Vertical Position  
OSD Timeout  
Adjustment Scale  
Adjustment Scale  
30 Seconds  
OSD Transparency Adjustment Scale  
Save and Return  
Cancel  
Video Input  
Controls  
Input Selection  
Analog (D-SUB)  
Digital (DVI)  
Auto Detect  
Cancel  
Yes  
Factory Reset  
Exit  
No  
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Operating the Monitor  
Selecting the Video Input Connectors  
The two input connectors are:  
1. VGA connector (analog)  
2. DVI-D connector (digital)  
The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid  
video signals and display the image. The inputs can be manually  
selected through the On-Screen Display (OSD) feature, or on the  
front of the monitor by pressing the -/1 button for VGA input or  
the +/2 button for DVI input.  
The monitor displays the following conditions:  
VGA Input Status  
Active Video  
DVI-D Input Status Monitor Displays:  
Active Video  
Inactive Video  
No Connect  
Active Video  
Active Video  
Inactive Video  
No Connect  
Inactive Video  
No Connect  
Default Mode per OSD  
Analog Video  
Analog Video  
Digital Video  
Digital Video  
Sleep Mode  
Active Video  
Active Video  
Inactive Video  
No Connect  
Inactive Video  
Inactive Video  
No Connect  
Sleep Mode  
Sleep Mode  
No Connect  
“Check Video Cable”  
message  
CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that  
display the same static image on screen for a prolonged period of  
time. To avoid burn-in image damage on your monitor screen, you  
should always activate a screen saver application or turn off the  
monitor when it is not in use for a prolonged period of time.  
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Operating the Monitor  
Identifying Monitor Conditions  
Special messages will display on the monitor screen for the  
following monitor conditions:  
Input Signal Out of Range  
SET MONITOR TO:  
1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz  
Moves around screen — Indicates the monitor does not  
support the video input signal because the resolution and/or  
refresh rate are set higher than the monitor supports.  
Set the resolution and refresh rate for 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz.  
Restart your computer for the new settings to take effect.  
Going to Sleep — Indicates the screen display is entering a  
sleep mode. The speakers are turned off in sleep mode.  
Check Video Cable — Indicates the video cable is not  
properly connected to the computer or monitor.  
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” displays 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.  
No Signal Input — Indicates the monitor is not receiving a  
video signal from the computer or either of the two monitor  
video input connectors. Check to see if the computer 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 has more  
than one video input.  
Auto Adjustment is in Progress — Indicates the Auto  
Adjustment function is active. See “Adjusting Screen Quality”.  
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Operating the Monitor  
Adjusting Screen Quality  
quality for display size, position, clock, and phase each time a  
new video mode is displayed. For more precise adjustments, run  
the Auto-Adjust software on the CD. See “Using the  
Auto-Adjustment Function”.  
If additional image quality improvement is desired, use the Clock  
and Phase controls of the monitor to fine-tune the image. See  
“Optimizing Analog Video”.  
Optimizing Analog Video  
This monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the flat panel  
screen to function as a standard analog monitor. Two controls in  
the Advanced Menu OSD (On-Screen Display) can be adjusted to  
improve analog image performance:  
Clock — Increase or decrease the value to minimize any  
vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background.  
Clock Phase — Increase or decrease the value to minimize  
video distortion or video jitter.  
Use these controls only when the auto-adjust function does not  
provide a satisfactory monitor image in analog mode.  
To obtain the best results:  
1. Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting.  
2. Display the adjustment pattern application provided on  
the CD.  
3. Access the Advanced Menu OSD; select Image Control.  
4. Set the main Clock correctly first, since the Clock Phase  
settings depend on the main Clock setting.  
When adjusting the Clock and Clock Phase values, if the  
monitor images become distorted, continue adjusting the  
values until the distortion disappears.  
To restore the factory settings, access the Advanced Menu OSD,  
select Factory Reset, and select Yes.  
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Operating the Monitor  
Entering User Modes  
The video controller signal may occasionally require a custom user  
mode if you are not using a standard graphics adapter or preset  
mode. In this condition, you may need to create a user mode. You  
can use the OSD (On-Screen Display) to:  
Create a user-defined mode with custom monitor screen  
parameters.  
Readjust the parameters of any user mode.  
Save them in memory. The monitor automatically stores the  
new setting, then recognizes the new mode just as it does a  
preset mode.  
Ten user modes can be entered and stored, in addition to the 15  
factory preset modes (see the table “Factory Preset Video Input  
Modes” in Appendix B).  
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Operating the Monitor  
Power Saver Feature  
When the monitor is in normal operating mode, the Power light is  
green and the monitor uses less than 50 watts of power.  
The monitor also supports a power saver mode that is controlled  
by the PC. When the monitor is in the reduced power state, the  
monitor screen is blank, the backlight is off, the speakers are off,  
and the Power light is amber. The monitor will use less than 2 watts  
of power. The energy saving reduced power state will activate if  
the monitor does not detect either the horizontal sync signal  
and/or the vertical sync signal. The OSD Power Saver feature  
must be activated on your PC for this feature to work.  
A brief warm-up period occurs before the monitor returns to normal  
operating mode.  
Refer to your computer manual for instructions on setting energy  
saver features (sometimes called power management features).  
The above energy saver feature works only when the monitor is  
connected to computers that have energy saver features.  
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Operating the Monitor  
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User’s Guide  
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 is  
turned off.  
Turn on the power.  
Video cable is  
improperly connected.  
Connect the video cable  
properly. See Chapter 3,  
“Setting Up the Monitor,”  
for more information.  
Screen blanking utility is  
active.  
Press any key on the  
keyboard or move the  
mouse to turn off the screen  
blanking utility.  
Image appears  
blurred, indistinct, or  
too dark.  
Brightness and contrast  
are too low.  
Press the Auto button on the  
front panel. If this does not  
correct the image, press the  
Menu button to open the  
Basic OSD Menu, and  
adjust the brightness and  
contrast scales as needed.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
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.  
“No Connection,  
Check Signal Cable”  
is displayed on  
screen.  
Monitor video cable is  
disconnected.  
Connect the 15-pin monitor  
video cable to the VGA  
connector on the computer,  
or connect the DVI-D signal  
cable to the DVI connector  
on the computer. Be sure  
that the computer power is  
off while connecting the  
video cable.  
“Out of Range. Set  
Monitor to 1280 x  
1024 @ 60Hz” is  
Video resolution and/or  
refresh rate are set  
Restart your computer and  
enter Safe Mode. Change  
your settings to a supported  
setting (see the table in  
“Preset Video Modes” in  
Appendix B). Restart your  
computer so that the new  
settings take effect.  
higher than what your  
displayed on screen. monitor supports.  
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User’s Guide  
Troubleshooting  
Using the World Wide Web  
Before contacting customer service, refer to the HP Support Web  
Select your country/region, and then follow the links to the support  
page for your monitor.  
User’s Guide  
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Troubleshooting  
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 available when you call:  
The monitor  
Monitor model number (located on label in back of monitor)  
Monitor serial number (located on label in back of monitor)  
Purchase date on invoice  
Conditions under which the problem occurred  
Error messages received  
Hardware configuration  
Name and version of the hardware and software you  
are using  
Locating the Rating Label  
The rating label on the monitor provides the spare part number,  
product number, and serial number. You may need these numbers  
when contacting HP about your monitor model.  
Locate the FP9419 monitor rating label on the rear cover between  
the connectors and buttons.  
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B
Technical Specifications  
FP9419 LCD Monitor  
FP9419 LCD Monitor  
Display  
Type  
19.0 inches  
TFT LCD Active Matrix  
48.3 cm  
48.3 cm  
Viewable Image Size  
Tilt  
19.0-inch diagonal  
o
–5 to 30  
Face Treatment  
Maximum Weight  
Anti-glare polarizer with hard coating  
15.4 lbs. (unpacked)  
7 kg (unpacked)  
Dimensions (including Base)  
Height  
Width  
Depth  
17.7 inches  
16.8 inches  
9.1 inches  
449.9 mm  
426.7 mm  
230 mm  
Maximum Graphics Resolution 1280 x 1024 (75 Hz) analog and digital modes  
Text Mode  
Dot Pitch  
720 x 400  
0.294 x 0.294 mm  
30 to 83 kHz  
Horizontal Frequency  
(analog mode)  
Vertical Refresh Rate  
(analog mode)  
56 to 76 Hz  
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Technical Specifications  
FP9419 LCD Monitor (Continued)  
Environmental Requirements  
Temperature:  
Operating Temperature  
Non-operating Temperature  
o
o
41 to 95 F  
5 to 35 C  
o
o
–4 to 140 F  
–20 to 60 C  
Relative Humidity  
Power Source  
20 to 80%  
100–240V , 50/60 Hz  
<50 watts typical  
<2 watts typical  
Power Consumption  
Sleep Power Consumption  
Input Terminals  
1 VGA 15-pin D-type  
connector  
Analog cable included  
DVI-D cable included  
2 DVI-D connector  
All performance specifications are provided by the component  
manufacturers. Performance specifications represent the highest  
specification of all HP’s component manufacturers’ typical level  
specifications for performance and actual performance may vary either  
higher or lower.  
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Technical Specifications  
Preset Video Modes  
This monitor automatically recognizes fifteen preset video input  
modes that will appear properly sized and centered on the screen.  
The following modes are assigned at the factory and are the most  
commonly used display resolutions.  
Factory Preset Video Input Modes  
Preset  
1
Pixel Format  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
720 x 400  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
832 x 624  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
1152 x 870  
1152 x 900  
1280 x 960  
1280 x 1024  
1280 x 1024  
Horz Freq (kHz)  
31.5  
Vert Freq (Hz)  
60.0  
2
37.9  
72.0  
3
37.5  
75.0  
4
31.5  
70.0  
5
37.9  
60.0  
6
48.1  
72.0  
7
46.9  
75.0  
8
49.7  
75.0  
9
48.4  
60.0  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
60.0  
75.0  
68.7  
75.0  
71.8  
76.5  
60.0  
60.0  
63.9  
60.0  
80.0  
75.0  
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Technical Specifications  
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy  
The FP9419 LCD Monitor uses high-precision technology,  
manufactured according to high standards, to guarantee  
trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the display may have  
cosmetic imperfections that appear as small bright or dark spots.  
This is common to all LCD displays used in products supplied by all  
vendors and is not specific to the FP9419 LCD Monitor. These  
imperfections are caused by one or more defective pixels or  
sub-pixels.  
A pixel consists of one red, one green, and one blue sub-pixel.  
A defective whole pixel is always turned on (a bright spot on a  
dark background), or it is always off (a dark spot on a bright  
background). The first is the more visible of the two.  
A defective sub-pixel (dot defect) is less visible than a defective  
whole pixel and is small and only visible on a specific  
background.  
The FP9419 LCD Monitor has:  
Less than 5 total dot defects  
0 defective full pixels  
3 defective bright sub-pixels (maximum)  
5 defective dark sub-pixels (maximum)  
No more than two adjacent (less than 2.5 mm edge-to-edge)  
and defective pixels  
No more than two pairs of two adjacent defective pixels  
To locate defective pixels, the monitor should be viewed under  
normal operating conditions and in normal operating mode at  
a supported resolution and refresh rate, from a distance of  
approximately 50 cm (16 in.).  
We expect that, over time, the industry will continue to improve its  
ability to produce displays with fewer cosmetic imperfections and  
we will adjust guidelines as improvements are made.  
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Technical Specifications  
Power Cord Set Requirements  
The monitor power supply is provided with Automatic Line  
Switching (ALS). This feature allows the monitor to operate on input  
voltages between 100–120V or 200–240V .  
The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with the  
monitor meets the requirements for use in the country where you  
purchased the equipment.  
If you need to obtain a power cord for a different country, you  
should purchase a power cord that is approved for use in that  
country.  
The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage  
and current marked on the product’s electrical ratings label. The  
voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the  
voltage and current rating marked on the product. In addition, the  
cross-sectional area of the wire must be a minimum of 0.75 mm² or  
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. Particular  
attention should be paid to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point  
where the cord exits from the product.  
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Technical Specifications  
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User’s Guide  
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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. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if  
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and the  
receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television  
technician for help.  
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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.  
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Agency Regulatory Notices  
Declaration of Conformity  
for Products Marked with FCC Logo,  
United States Only  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not  
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
For questions regarding your product, contact:  
Hewlett-Packard Company  
P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113  
Houston, Texas 77269-2000  
Or, call  
1-800-474-6836  
For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact:  
Hewlett-Packard Company  
P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101  
Houston, Texas 77269-2000  
Or, call  
(281) 514-3333  
To identify this product, refer to the part, series, or model number  
found on the product.  
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Agency Regulatory Notices  
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 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 Community.  
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the  
following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent  
international standards):  
EN55022 (CISPR 22) — Electromagnetic Interference  
EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) — Electromagnetic  
Immunity  
EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2) — Power Line Harmonics  
EN61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3) — Power Line Flicker  
EN60950 (IEC60950) — Product Safety  
Japanese Notice  
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Agency Regulatory Notices  
Korean Notice  
EPA Energy Star Compliance  
®
Monitors that are marked with the Energy Star Logo meet the  
requirements of the EPA Energy Star program. As an Energy Star  
Partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this  
product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.  
Specific details on using the energy saving features can be found  
in the energy saver or power management section of the computer  
manual.  
HP Recycling Program  
HP offers product end-of-life return programs for HP and other  
manufacturers’ hardware in several geographic areas.  
The terms and availability of these programs vary by geography  
because of differences in regulatory requirements and local  
customer demand. For information on the HP recycling program,  
refer to the HP Web site at:  
environment/recycle/hardware.html  
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Agency Regulatory Notices  
TCO ‘99 Requirements  
You have just purchased a TCO ‘99 approved and labeled  
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 to the further  
development of environmentally adapted electronics products.  
Why do we have environmentally labeled computers?  
In many countries/regions, environmental labeling has become an  
established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and  
services to the environment. The main problem, as far as  
computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is that  
environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products  
and during their manufacture. Since it is not so far possible to  
satisfactorily recycle the majority of electronics equipment, most of  
these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter nature.  
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 (for example, acidic and climate-influencing  
emissions, radioactive waste), it is vital to save energy. Electronics  
equipment in offices is often left running continuously and thereby  
consumes a lot of energy.  
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Agency Regulatory Notices  
What does the environmental labeling involve?  
This product meets the requirements for the TCO ‘99 scheme which  
provides for an international and environmental labeling of  
personal computers. The labeling scheme was developed as a  
joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional  
Employees), Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society  
for Nature Conservation), Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish  
National Energy Administration), and SEMKO AB.  
The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environmental,  
ergonomic, usability, reduction of electric and magnetic fields,  
energy consumption, and electrical safety.  
The environmental demands impose restrictions on the presence  
and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame  
retardants, CFCs (freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other  
things. The product must be prepared for recycling, and the  
manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental policy which  
must be adhered to in each country/region where the company  
implements its operational policy.  
The energy requirements include a demand that the computer  
and/or monitor, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce  
its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages.  
The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable  
for the user.  
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  
Fax: +46 8 782 92 07  
E-mail (Internet): [email protected]  
Current information regarding TCO ‘99 approved and labeled  
products may also be obtained over the Internet, using the  
address:  
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Agency Regulatory Notices  
Environmental Requirements  
Flame retardants:  
Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables,  
wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at  
least to delay, the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a  
computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most  
flame retardants contain bromine or chloride, and those flame  
retardants are chemically related to another group of  
environmental toxins, PCBs. Both the flame retardants containing  
bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise to  
severe health effects, including reproductive damage in fish-eating  
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birds and mammals, due to the bio-accumulative processes.  
Flame retardants have been found in human blood and  
researchers fear that disturbances in fetus development may occur.  
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.  
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Cadmium:  
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the  
colour-generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium  
damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The  
relevant TCO ‘99 requirement states that batteries, the  
color-generating layers of display screens and the electrical or  
electronics components must not contain any cadmium.  
1.  
Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living  
organisms. Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are  
bio-accumulative.  
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Agency Regulatory Notices  
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Mercury:  
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It  
damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The  
relevant TCO ‘99 requirement states that batteries may not contain  
any mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of  
the electrical or electronics components associated with the  
labeled unit. There is however one exception. Mercury is, for the  
time being, permitted in the back light system of flat panel monitors  
as there today is no commercially available alternative. TCO aims  
on removing this exception when a mercury-free alternative is  
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. increased risks of skin cancer  
(malignant melanoma) as a consequence.  
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Lead:  
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and  
capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses,  
causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO ‘99 requirement permits  
the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been  
developed.  
1.  
Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living  
organisms. Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are  
bio-accumulative.