HP Hewlett Packard Flat Panel Television f2304 User Manual

Users Guide  
HP f2304 High Definition 23” LCD Monitor  
 
1 Product Features  
Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2  
Selecting the Signal Connectors  
Removing the Monitor Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5  
Adjusting Monitor Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5  
Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5  
Using the Auto Adjustment Function. . . . . . . . . 4–8  
Identifying Special OSD Messages . . . . . . . . . 4–9  
Adjusting Screen Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9  
Enhancing the Video Function. . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10  
Optimizing Digital Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11  
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Contents  
Composite to S-video Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12  
Preparing to call Technical Support . . . . . . . . . 5–3  
A Specifications  
Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions . . . . . . A–3  
for f2304 Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5  
B Agency Regulatory Notices  
Avis Canadien. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3  
Japanese Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4  
Korean Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4  
EPA Energy Star Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4  
Power Cord Set Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5  
HP Recycling Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–6  
C TCO ‘99 Requirements  
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1
Product Features  
The HP f2304 High Definition 23” LCD Monitor (liquid  
crystal display) has an active matrix and a thin-film transistor  
(TFT). The monitor features include:  
Large wide screen 23-inch diagonal (58.4 cm) viewable  
area display.  
1920 × 1200 resolution, plus full-screen support for  
lower resolutions.  
Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or  
a standing position.  
Tilt adjustment capabilities.  
Removable base for flexible mounting solutions.  
Integrated stereo speakers.  
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Product Features  
Multiple video inputs supported:  
VGA analog  
DVI-I supports either analog or digital signal input  
S-video with composite video adapter included  
Component video for high definition video support  
Video input includes PiP (Picture in Picture) option for  
windowed video display over data display.  
The high definition component video input supports  
480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i video format.  
Audio support connections include a PC line-in  
connector, RCA connectors for AV input, and a  
headphone jack connector.  
VGA and DVI-D signal cables included.  
Plug and Play capability if supported by your system.  
On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in English, Dutch,  
French, Italian, Spanish, and German for ease of set-up  
and screen optimization.  
The User Guide CD includes an information file (INF),  
Image Color Matching file (ICM), Auto Adjustment  
software, Acrobat Reader software, and product  
documentation.  
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Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.  
Compliant with the following regulated specifications:  
EPA ENERGY STAR  
European Union CE Directives  
TCO ‘99 Requirements  
VESA VSIS standard  
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2
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, refer to the “Power  
Cord Set Requirements” section in Appendix B.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your  
equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature. This  
equipment is designed to be connected to a grounded (earthed)  
power outlet that is easily accessible to the operator. The grounding  
plug is an important safety feature.  
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WARNING: For your safety, be sure that the power outlet you plug  
the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the  
equipment as possible. When you need to disconnect the power to  
the equipment, unplug the power cord from the power outlet by  
grasping the plug firmly. Never pull on the cord.  
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines  
WARNING: For the protection of your monitor, as well as your  
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computer, connect all power cords for your computer and its  
peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, scanner) to some form  
of surge protection device such as a power strip or Uninterruptible  
Power Supply (UPS). 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.  
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. 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.  
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.  
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines  
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  
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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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.  
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not  
walk on the cord.  
Keep your monitor in a well-ventilated area, away from  
excessive light, heat, or moisture.  
When removing the monitor base, you must lay the  
monitor face down on a soft flat area to prevent it from  
getting scratched, defaced, or broken.  
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines  
Cleaning the Monitor  
To clean the monitor, follow these steps:  
1. Turn off the monitor and the computer.  
2. Unplug the monitor.  
3. Dust the monitor by wiping the screen and the cabinet  
with a soft, clean cloth.  
ÄCAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any volatile  
substance to clean the monitor screen or cabinet. These chemicals  
may damage the monitor. Never use water to clean an LCD screen.  
If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a clean cloth  
dampened with isopropyl alcohol.  
Shipping the Monitor  
Keep the original packing box. You may need it later if you  
move or ship your monitor.  
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3
Setting Up the Monitor  
The f2304 monitor connects to your computer through an  
analog connector (VGA) or a digital (DVI) connector.  
Some video cards support a higher resolution through an  
analog (VGA) connection than through a digital (DVI)  
connection.  
The f2304 monitor supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200  
for both analog and digital connections. Please see the  
documentation that came with your PC or video card for  
details regarding the video resolution settings supported by  
your equipment.  
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 the DVI-D  
signal cable. When connecting the DVI-D signal cable to the  
DVI-I connector on the monitor, you must connect the other  
end of the DVI-D cable to the DVI connector on the computer.  
To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to  
the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices,  
then follow these steps:  
1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated  
location near your computer.  
Your f2304 monitor may have been shipped with the VGA  
cable attached. This cable may be detached if you want to  
use only a DVI cable instead.  
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Setting Up the Monitor  
2. Connect one end of the VGA monitor signal cable to the  
VGA video connector on the rear panel of the computer,  
and the other end to the back of the monitor.  
Or  
Connect one end of the DVI-D monitor signal cable to the  
DVI video connector on the rear panel of the computer,  
and the other end to the back of the monitor.  
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Setting Up the Monitor  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your  
equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The  
grounding plug is an important safety feature.  
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Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is  
easily accessible at all times.  
Disconnect power from the monitor by unplugging the power cord  
from the electrical outlet.  
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. When unplugging from the electrical outlet,  
grasp the cord by the plug.  
3. Connect the power cable to the back of the monitor and  
connect the other end to an electrical wall outlet.  
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Setting Up the Monitor  
4. Remove side panel. See “Removing the Side Panel” on  
page 3-7. Connect the speakers cable to the PC Audio In  
connector on the monitor and then connect the other end  
to the Audio Out connector on the back of the PC.  
5. Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the  
monitor’s tilt adjustment capabilities.  
20º  
-5º  
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Setting Up the Monitor  
WARNING: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that  
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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.  
Selecting the Signal Connectors  
and Cable  
There are five signal input connectors: one VGA connector,  
one DVI-I connector, one S-video connector, two RCA audio  
connectors, and a PC Audio In connector. The monitor will  
automatically determine at power-on which inputs have valid  
video signals. The inputs can be selected via the On-Screen  
Display (OSD) feature or by pressing the Input button on the  
monitor’s front bezel.  
The video mode supported by the DVI-I connector is  
determined by the video cable used. For digital operation,  
use the DVI-D to DVI-D signal cable provided.  
Removing the Monitor Base  
You can remove the monitor base to mount the monitor on a  
wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture. Read the caution  
and warning statements below before beginning the  
procedure.  
CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure  
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the monitor is turned off and the power and all signal cables are  
disconnected.  
WARNING: Before removing the base from the monitor, lay the  
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monitor flat with the front bezel down. Attempting to remove the  
base from an upright monitor may result in injury to the user.  
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Setting Up the Monitor  
CAUTION: Ensure that the front bezel of the monitor is positioned  
over a flat table or desktop to prevent it from getting scratched,  
defaced, or broken when removing the base from the monitor.  
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To remove the monitor base:  
1. Disconnect and remove the signal and power cables  
from the back of the monitor.  
2. Lay the monitor face down on a flat area.  
3. Remove the back panel by gently pulling on the handle  
and then slowly easing the tabs around the panel out of  
the tab slots.  
4. Remove the four screws from the monitor base as shown  
in the following illustration.  
5. Remove the monitor base from the monitor.  
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Setting Up the Monitor  
Mounting the Monitor  
1. Remove the monitor base. Refer to “Removing the  
Monitor Base” steps in the previous section.  
2. With the base is removed, use the four threaded screw  
holes on the monitor panel to mount the monitor. The  
mounting holes are spaced 4 inches (10.2 cm) apart.  
Mount the monitor to a swing arm or other mounting fixture  
by following the instructions included with the mounting  
fixture to be used.  
Removing the Side Panel  
On the back of the f2304 monitor there are several  
connectors behind the side panel.  
To remove the side panel:  
1. Gently pull on the edge of the side panel.  
2. Slowly ease the tabs around the side panel out of the tab  
slots as shown in the following illustration.  
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Setting Up the Monitor  
Side Panel Connectors  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Connector  
Label  
Color  
Function  
A
B
C
Y
Green  
High-Definition Component  
Video Input  
Connects to the video component output of a  
DVD player or set-top box. The f2304 monitor  
is capable of displaying video from 480i,  
480p, 720p, and 1080i sources.  
P
Blue  
Red  
b
P
r
D
S-VIDEO Black  
IN  
S-video Input connects to an S-video output  
device, such as console game, set-top box,  
VCR, or DVD player.  
A composite cable can be attached  
to the S-video input using the  
supplied composite-to-S-video  
adapter.  
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Setting Up the Monitor  
Connector  
Color  
Label  
Function  
E
F
R
L
Red  
Right/Left RCA audio line-in connects to  
an audio source, such as a console game,  
set-top box, VCR, or DVD player. When  
component or S-video input is selected from  
the onscreen display, audio will be used from  
this source.  
White  
G
Lime Green  
PC Audio In connects to audio from a PC  
source. When VGA or DVI input is selected,  
audio will be used from this source.  
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Setting Up the Monitor  
Cable Management  
The f2304 monitor is designed to help you organize your  
monitor cables in one area. The power cord, the VGA, and DVI  
cables can be threaded through the hole in the back of the  
monitor stand and positioned over the two hooks on the inside of  
the monitor stand, located through the back opening. Similarly,  
the cables you connect to the back side of your monitor can be  
threaded through the bottom of the side door and looped  
through the same opening on the back of the monitor.  
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4
Operating the Monitor  
Installing the Information Files  
The User Guide CD included with this monitor contains two  
information files to be installed onto your computer; an .INF  
file and an .ICM file.  
The .INF file defines monitor resources and provides  
specifications used by most operating systems to install  
support software for certain hardware devices. The .INF  
file ensures monitor compatibility and optimization with  
your computer’s graphics adapter. You can download  
and then selecting the desired monitor.  
The .ICM file provides color matching consistency from  
monitor screen to printer and is activated from within  
graphics programs that have this feature.  
To install these files on your computer, insert the User Guide  
CD into your computer CD-ROM drive. When the CD menu  
launches, select “Install INF and ICM Files” and follow the  
onscreen instructions.  
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Operating the Monitor  
Using Monitor Buttons  
The monitor buttons are located under the front panel of the  
monitor. The monitor buttons are used to:  
Turn on the monitor.  
Open the Main Menu onscreen display (OSD) window  
where you can change the monitor settings.  
Control the brightness and contrast of the display.  
Open the Picture in Picture (PiP) window when analog  
or digital video is displayed.  
Select signal input.  
Adjust volume.  
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Operating the Monitor  
J
C D E F G H I  
Monitor Buttons  
Icon/  
Label  
Function  
Control  
A
B
Power button  
and  
Power LED  
Turns the monitor on and off.  
Full power = Blue  
Sleep = Amber  
Headphone  
connector  
Use a headphone device.  
Note: When the headphone  
connector is being used, the  
monitor speakers are muted.  
C
D
E
_
+
Volume Down  
Volume Up  
PiP button  
Turns volume lower.  
Turns volume higher.  
PiP  
• Opens the Picture in Picture (PiP)  
window when analog or digital video  
is displayed.  
• If the PiP setting is selected without  
valid S-video or component video  
input signals, the PiP window  
appears black.  
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Operating the Monitor  
Monitor Buttons  
Icon/  
Label  
Function  
Control  
F
Input  
Signal Input  
button  
Signal input selection — scrolls through  
VGA-Analog, DVI-Analog, DVI-Digital,  
S-video, and component video input.  
G
H
Auto  
Auto button  
Automatically adjusts the display to the  
ideal setting.  
OSD Down  
Adjustment  
• Select and adjust the on-screen  
display (OSD) Menu settings.  
• Brightness control hot key. When OSD  
is not active, pressing the OSD Down  
control displays the OSD Brightness  
adjust function. When the OSD  
Brightness adjust scale is visible, press  
the OSD Up and Down buttons to  
adjust the brightness, then press the  
Menu button to confirm the new  
setting.  
I
OSD Up  
Adjustment  
• Select and adjust the OSD Menu  
settings.  
• Contrast control hot key. When OSD  
is not active, pressing the OSD Up  
control displays the OSD Contrast  
Adjust function. When the OSD  
Contrast adjust scale is visible, press  
the OSD Up and Down buttons to  
adjust the contrast, then press the  
Menu button to confirm the new  
setting.  
J
Menu button  
and  
• Displays the On-Screen Display (OSD)  
menu and selects functions.  
(+) and (--)  
buttons  
• The (+) and (--) buttons move up and  
down the menu, respectively.  
• Pressing the Menu button again brings  
up the second menu level.  
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Operating the Monitor  
Adjusting Monitor Settings  
Press the Menu button to view the On Screen Display (OSD)  
Menu. The Main Menu window pops up and you can make  
adjustments to your monitor’s various features. Use the arrow  
keys in the Main Menu window to make your adjustments.  
Using the On-Screen Display  
The adjustments for screen settings are located in the  
on-screen display (OSD). Press the Menu button on the  
monitor’s front panel to view the OSD menu. Select  
Language and then select one of six available languages for  
the menu. The following table shows the menus and their  
functions at each level:  
OSD Menu Levels  
Menu  
Level 1  
Menu  
Menu  
Level 3  
Menu  
Level 4  
Level 2  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Adjustment Scale  
Adjustment Scale  
Auto Adjustment  
Image  
Control  
“Adjusting”  
Message  
Horizontal Position Adjustment  
Scale  
Vertical Position  
Adjustment  
Scale  
Custom Scaling  
(Displayed when  
VGA or DVI input  
is selected)  
Fill to Screen  
Fill to Aspect  
Ratio  
One to One  
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Operating the Monitor  
OSD Menu Levels  
Menu  
Level 1  
Menu  
Menu  
Level 3  
Menu  
Level 4  
Level 2  
Image Zoom  
(Displayed when  
video device is  
selected)  
Zoom Off  
Zoom On 1  
Zoom On 2  
Sharpness  
Clock  
Sharpness  
Selection  
Adjustment  
Scale  
Clock Phase  
Adjustment  
Scale  
Color  
9300K  
6500K - sRGB  
Custom Color  
Red, Green,  
Blue  
Video Color  
Deutsch  
Hue, Saturation  
Language  
English  
Español  
Français  
Italiano  
Nederlands  
Power Saver  
Management  
On/Off  
Selection  
Power On Recall  
Mode Display  
On/Off  
Selection  
On/Off  
Selection  
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Operating the Monitor  
OSD Menu Levels  
Menu  
Menu  
Level 1  
Menu  
Menu  
Level 4  
Level 2  
Level 3  
Serial Number  
Display serial  
number  
Sleep Timer  
Basic Menu  
Set current &  
sleep time  
OSD Control  
Horizontal Position Adjustment  
Scale  
Vertical Position  
Adjustment  
Scale  
OSD Timeout  
Adjustment  
Scale  
OSD Transparency Adjustment  
Scale  
Video Input  
Controls  
Video Input Select  
Analog (D-SUB)  
Analog (DVI)  
Digital (DVI)  
S-video  
Component  
Video  
Auto Detect  
PiP Source  
PiP Control  
S-video  
Component  
Video  
PiP Size  
PiP Off  
Small  
Medium  
Large  
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Operating the Monitor  
OSD Menu Levels  
Menu  
Level 1  
Menu  
Menu  
Level 3  
Menu  
Level 4  
Level 2  
Horizontal  
Adj Scale  
Adj Scale  
Position  
Vertical Position  
Factory Reset  
Exit  
Yes  
No  
The Image Control Clock and Clock Phase selections are  
not available when the monitor is operating in the DVI  
(digital) mode.  
Using the Auto Adjustment Function  
You can easily optimize the screen performance for the VGA  
interface by using the Auto button and the auto-adjustment  
pattern software on the User Guide CD that came with this  
monitor.  
1. Insert the provided CD-ROM disc into the computer.  
2. Run the software file Adjustment pattern.exe (from the  
CD-ROM drive) to display a setup test pattern.  
3. Press the Auto button on the monitor to produce a stable,  
centered image.  
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Operating the Monitor  
Identifying Special OSD Messages  
Special OSD messages appear on the monitor screen for the  
following monitor conditions:  
Input Signal Out of Range — Indicates the monitor  
is unable to access or fully support the provided input  
signal. The monitor’s preferred video mode is  
1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz.  
Going to Sleep — Indicates the monitor is entering a  
reduced power state or “sleep” mode.  
Check Video Cable — Indicates the video cable may  
not be plugged into the computer or monitor, or that the  
computer may not be turned on.  
No Input Signal — Indicates the monitor is not  
receiving a video signal from the PC or one of the five  
monitor signal connectors. Check to see 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 has more than one video input.  
Adjusting Screen Quality  
Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before  
performing the following procedures.  
The Auto Adjustment feature automatically fine-tunes the  
image quality each time a new video mode is utilized.  
If additional improvement is desired, select the Auto button  
on the front bezel.  
For more precise adjustments, use the adjustment pattern  
provided on the CD-ROM, and adjust the clock and phase  
settings (accessed from the OSD menu) as described in the  
following section.  
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Operating the Monitor  
Enhancing the Video Function  
The monitor includes a zoom feature that allows you to  
adjust the viewable image to full screen display. It enhances  
video performance by changing the screen’s aspect ratio,  
the ratio of the picture’s width to its height, to get 4 to 3  
(standard broadcast) and 16 to 9 (widescreen) formats. The  
zoom feature is available when the signal input selection is  
set to super video or component video.  
To use the zoom feature:  
1. Press the Input button on the front panel of the monitor to  
select one of the following video sources: S-video or  
Component Video.  
2. Press the Menu button on the front panel of the monitor to  
launch the On Screen Display (OSD) Main Menu.  
3. Select Image Control from the OSD Main Menu. When  
the Image Control menu opens, scroll down to select  
Image Zoom.  
4. In the Image Zoom menu, use the OSD up and down  
buttons on the front panel to select and highlight the  
desired zoom setting:  
Zoom Off — turns off the Image Zoom feature and  
defaults to the 1:1 format.  
Zoom On 1 — optimizes the image for 4:3 format  
sources such as standard broadcast formats and the  
full screen DVD format.  
Zoom On 2 — optimizes the image for 16:9 format  
sources such as widescreen broadcast and DVD  
format.  
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Operating the Monitor  
Some DVD wide screen modes may provide formats other  
than 16:9. When this occurs, black video borders may  
remain visible above and below the displayed image when  
Zoom On 2 is active.  
5. When the desired zoom setting is highlighted, press the  
Menu button to confirm the selection. The OSD returns to  
the Image Control menu. Select the option to Cancel or  
Save the new zoom setting.  
6. Press the Menu button and select Exit to close the  
Main Menu.  
Optimizing Digital Conversion  
This monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the flat  
panel screen to function like a standard monitor. Two  
controls in the OSD can be adjusted to improve image  
performance: Clock and Clock Phase. Use these controls  
only when the auto adjust function does not provide a  
satisfactory image.  
The Clock must first be set correctly since the Clock Phase  
settings are dependent on the main Clock setting.  
Clock — Increase/decrease the value to minimize any  
vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background.  
Clock Phase — Increase/decrease the value to minimize  
video distortion or video jitter.  
When using the controls, you will obtain the best results by  
using the adjustment pattern provided on the CD-ROM.  
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Operating the Monitor  
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, select Yes from the Factory Reset menu in the OSD.  
Using Video Connectors  
The monitor includes the following video connectors for input  
from external video sources such as DVD players, VHS  
recorders, and external television tuners:  
S-video with composite video adapter included  
Component video  
The monitor is compatible with NTSC, PAL, and SECAM  
video standards. Additionally, the component video  
connectors are capable of supporting the 480-line  
progressive (480p), the 720-line progressive (720p), and  
the 1080-line interlaced (1080i) High Definition Video  
modes when connected to an external HD video decoder.  
Composite to S-video Adapter  
A Composite to S-video adapter is included with your  
monitor. Use the following steps to connect the adapter and  
improve the display quality:  
1. Connect the video source composite connector into the  
Composite to S-video adapter.  
2. Connect the S-video connector into the S-video In on your  
monitor.  
3. Turn on the monitor.  
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Operating the Monitor  
4. Press the Input button to select S-video input.  
5. If the display becomes distorted, press and hold the PIP  
button for at least 5 seconds until the display is  
corrected.  
Repeat step 5 whenever the Input button is pressed, or the  
Factory Reset Function is activated.  
User’s Guide  
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Operating the Monitor  
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User’s Guide  
 
5
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 or  
the No Input Signal  
message is  
Power cord is  
disconnected.  
Connect the power cord.  
displayed.  
Monitor power switch is  
turned off.  
Press the power button.  
Video cable is  
improperly connected.  
Connect the video  
cable properly. Refer to  
Chapter 3 ”Setting Up  
the Monitor” for more  
information.  
Screen blanking utility is  
active or PC is in the  
power saving mode.  
Depress any key on the  
keyboard or move the  
mouse to deactivate the  
screen blanking utility or exit  
the power saving mode.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
Image appears  
blurred, indistinct, or  
too dark.  
Brightness and contrast  
are too low.  
Press the Menu button to  
open the OSD Menu, and  
adjust the brightness and  
contrast as needed.  
Image is not  
centered.  
Image position may  
need adjustment.  
Press the Menu button to  
access the OSD menu.  
Select Image Control to  
adjust the horizontal or  
vertical position of the  
image.  
“Check Video  
Cable” is displayed  
on screen.  
Monitor video cable is  
disconnected.  
Connect the 15-pin monitor  
video 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” is displayed  
on screen.  
Video resolution and/or  
refresh rate are set  
higher than what the  
monitor supports.  
Restart your computer and  
enter Windows Safe Mode  
by pressing the F8 Function  
key when the computer  
starts to boot up. Change  
the video resolution or  
Refresh settings to a  
supported value. Restart the  
computer for the new  
settings to take effect.  
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Troubleshooting  
Getting Help Using the Worldwide Web  
Before contacting customer services, refer to the support  
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 (on front and back panel)  
Serial number for the monitor (on back panel)  
Purchase date from invoice  
Conditions under which the problem occurred  
Error messages received  
Hardware configuration (found on Windows Control  
Panel)  
Computer hardware and software you are using  
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Troubleshooting  
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User’s Guide  
 
A
Specifications  
f2304 Flat Panel Monitor  
Display  
Type  
23 inches  
Wide screen TFT  
LCD  
58.4 cm  
58.4 cm  
Viewable Image Size  
Tilt  
23-inch diagonal  
o
–5 to 20  
Face Treatment  
Anti-glare  
polarizer with  
hard coating  
Maximum Weight (unpacked)  
20.9 lbs.  
9.5 kg  
Dimensions (includes pedestal  
Height (maximum)  
Depth  
Width  
16.9 inches  
7.8 inches  
25.3 inches  
428 mm  
197 mm  
642 mm  
Maximum Graphics  
Resolution  
1920 x 1200 (60 Hz) digital input,  
Reduced Blanking Mode only  
1920 x 1200 (60 Hz) analog input  
Text Mode  
720 x 400  
Dot Pitch  
0.258 x 0.258 mm  
30 to 94 KHz  
Horizontal Frequency  
Vertical Refresh Rate  
48 to 85 Hz  
o
o
Operating Temperature  
Non-operating Temperature  
41 to 95 F  
5 to 35 C  
o
o
–4 to +140 F  
–20 to +60 C  
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Specifications  
f2304 Flat Panel Monitor  
Relative Humidity  
Operating  
Non-Operating  
20 to 80%  
5 to 95%  
Power Source  
100 – 240 V  
50 – 60 Hz  
Power Consumption  
Input Terminals  
<100 watts  
VGA 15-pin D-type connector with  
cable included.  
DVI-I connector with DVI-D cable  
included  
S-video connector with composite  
video adapter included  
Component Video  
Color Display Values  
CIE* Chromaticity Coordinates  
x (+/–0.030)  
0.640  
y (+/– 0.030)  
0.332  
Red  
Blue  
0.146  
0.065  
Green  
0.288  
0.601  
White Chromaticity  
(6500 K)  
(9300 K)  
0.313  
0.283  
0.329  
0.297  
Gamma: 2.2  
* Commission Internationale d’Eclairage (CIE), 1931 Standard.  
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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Specifications  
Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions  
The HP f2304 High Definition 23” LCD Monitor supports the  
display resolution modes listed in the table below. Some of  
these modes may not be available from the video graphics  
system used in the computer. Preset modes 20, 22 and 24  
supports the f2304 monitor using only the VGA signal input.  
If using a DVI signal input, these preset modes will not  
properly display although the operating system and video  
graphics card may indicate these modes are supported.  
Using modes 20, 22 and 24 with a DVI signal may not  
display images properly on the screen. If changing  
resolution modes does not display images properly, do not  
touch your keyboard and 15 seconds later your settings will  
revert to the previous resolution mode.  
Preset mode 23, 1920 x 1200, is a new video resolution  
mode developed for digital monitors that support DVI signal  
input using reduced blanking techniques. Before selecting  
this new video mode on the f2304 monitor and to avoid  
images not displaying properly, refer to the documentation  
that comes with the video graphics system to confirm if the  
system supports this 1920 x 1200 reduced blanking mode.  
If your digital graphics card provides the 1920 x 1200  
digital resolution using a single DVI connector, then the  
reduced blanking mode is supported.  
Pixel  
Horz Freq  
(kHz)  
Vert Freq Pixel Clk  
Preset  
Format  
(Hz)  
(MHz)  
25.175  
31.500  
28.321  
40.000  
49.500  
57.283  
Standard  
VGA  
1
2
3
4
5
6
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
720 x 400  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
832 x 624  
31.47  
37.50  
31.47  
37.88  
46.88  
49.72  
59.94  
75.00  
70.08  
60.32  
75.00  
74.55  
VGA  
VGA  
VESA  
VESA  
MAC  
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Specifications  
Pixel  
Horz Freq  
(kHz)  
Vert Freq Pixel Clk  
Preset  
Format  
(Hz)  
(MHz)  
65.000  
78.750  
94.500  
66.750  
Standard  
VESA  
7
8
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
1152 x 720  
48.36  
60.02  
68.68  
44.86  
60.00  
75.03  
85.00  
60.00  
VESA  
9
VESA  
10  
CVT 083MA  
DVT 16:10  
11  
12  
13  
1152 x 870  
1152 x 900  
1280 x 768  
68.68  
61.80  
75.06  
65.96  
60.0  
100.000  
92.978  
68.25  
MAC  
SUN  
47.396  
CVT  
0.98M9-R  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
1280 x 960  
1280 x 1024  
1280 x 1024  
1280 x 1024  
1600 x 1000  
60.00  
63.98  
79.98  
91.15  
61.648  
60.00  
60.02  
75.02  
85.02  
60.00  
108.000  
108.000  
135.000  
157.500  
108.50  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
CVT  
1.60MA-R  
19  
20  
21  
1600 x 1200  
1600 x 1200  
1680 x 1050  
75.00  
93.80  
65.29  
60.00  
75.00  
60.00  
162.000  
202.500  
146.250  
VESA  
VESA  
CVT  
1.76MA  
22  
23  
24  
1920 x1080  
1920 x 1200  
1920 x 1200  
67.158  
74.04  
74.56  
60.00  
60.00  
60.00  
173.00  
154.000  
193.250  
CVT2.07M9  
DVT 16:9  
CVT  
2.30MA-R  
CVT  
2.30MA  
Display modes 20, 22, and 24 are supported by the analog  
signal input only; Digital video does not support these  
modes.  
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Specifications  
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy  
for f2304 Monitor  
The HP f2304 monitor uses high-precision technology  
manufactured according to HP 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  
HP f2304 displays. 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 HP display does not have more than:  
5 total defects — combination of full pixel and sub-pixel  
defects  
3 defective bright sub-pixels  
5 defective dark sub-pixels  
Bright dots must have a 15 mm minimum separation  
Bright dot to dim dot must have a 5 mm minimum  
separation  
Dim dot to dim dot must have 5 mm minimum separation  
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Specifications  
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 16 inches (50 cm).  
HP expects that, over time, the industry will continue to  
improve its ability to produce displays with fewer cosmetic  
imperfections and HP will adjust guidelines as improvements  
are made.  
Entering User Modes  
The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode  
that is not preset if:  
You are not using a Hewlett-Packard standard graphics  
adapter.  
You are not using a preset mode.  
If this occurs, you may need to readjust the parameters of the  
monitor screen by using the on-screen display. Your changes  
can be made to any or all of these modes and saved in  
memory. The monitor automatically stores the new setting,  
then recognizes the new mode just as it does a preset mode.  
In addition to the 24 factory preset modes, there are four  
user modes that can be entered and stored.  
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Specifications  
Using the Energy Saver Feature  
When the monitor is in its normal operating mode, the  
monitor uses less than 100 watts of power and the Power  
light is green.  
The monitor also supports a reduced power state. The  
reduced power state will be entered into if the monitor  
detects the absence of either the horizontal sync signal  
and/or the vertical sync signal. Upon detecting the absence  
of these signals, the monitor screen is blanked, the backlight  
is turned off, and the Power light is turned amber. When the  
monitor is in the reduced power state, the monitor will utilize  
less than 3 watts of power. There is a brief warm-up period  
before the monitor will return to its 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 only works when connected  
to computers that have energy saver features.  
By selecting settings in the monitor’s Energy Saver utility, you  
can also program the monitor to enter into the reduced  
power state at a predetermined time. When the monitor’s  
Energy Saver utility causes the monitor to enter the reduced  
power state, the Power light blinks amber.  
User’s Guide  
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Specifications  
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B
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.  
User’s Guide  
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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 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.  
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  
P.O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113  
Houston, Texas 77269-2000  
Or, call 1-800- 652-6672 (1-800-OK COMPAQ)  
For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact:  
Hewlett-Packard  
P.O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101  
Houston, Texas 77269-2000  
Or, call (281) 514-3333  
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Agency Regulatory Notices  
To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model  
number found on the product.  
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 (IEC950) – Product Safety  
User’s Guide  
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Agency Regulatory Notices  
Japanese Notice  
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 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.  
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Agency Regulatory Notices  
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.  
User’s Guide  
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Agency Regulatory Notices  
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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C
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.  
User’s Guide  
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TCO ‘99 Requirements  
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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TCO ‘99 Requirements  
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  
*
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.  
*
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.  
*
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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TCO ‘99 Requirements  
*
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):  
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.  
*
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.  
*
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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