HP L1530 User manual

User’s Guide
L1530 and L1730 Flat Panel Monitors
Document Part Number: 335576-B21
July 2003
This guide provides information on setting up the monitor,
installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu,
troubleshooting and technical specifications.

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User’s Guide
L1530 and L1730 Flat Panel Monitors
First Edition (July 2003)
Document Part Number: 335576-B21

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Contents
1 Product Features
2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines
Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Maintenance Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Cleaning the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Shipping the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
3 Setting Up the Monitor
Connecting the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Adjusting the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Changing the Viewing Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Removing the Monitor Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Mounting the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
4 Operating the Monitor
Installing the Information Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Adjusting Monitor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Adjusting Screen Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
Optimizing Analog Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
Identifying Monitor Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Sleep Timer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9

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Contents
A Troubleshooting
Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
Using the Worldwide Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3
Preparing to call Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3
B Technical Specifications
Entering User Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4
Energy Saver Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5
C Agency Regulatory Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice. . . . . . . . . C–1
Modifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–2
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC
Logo, United States Only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–2
Canadian Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3
Avis Canadien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3
European Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3
Japanese Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3
Korean Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–4
EPA Energy Star Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–4
Power Cord Set Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–4
Recycling Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–5
D LCD Monitor Quality
and Pixel Policy

User’s Guide 1–1
1
Product Features
The Flat Panel Display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor
(TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features
include:
L1530 Model
■15-inch (38.1 cm) viewable area display.
■1024 x 768 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower
resolutions.
■Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or
standing position, or moving side-to-side.
■Tilt and swivel adjustment capabilities.
■Removable pedestal and VESA 75mm and 100mm mounting
holes for flexible mounting solutions.
■Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
■On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in the following seven
different languages: English, French, German, Italian,
Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese for ease of set-up
and screen optimization.
■Software and Reference Library CD includes an information
file (INF), Image color Matching File (ICM), and product
documentation.
■Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.
■Security lock slot.

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Product Features
■AssetControl.
■Speakers on the front panel.
■Compliant with the following regulated specifications:
❏EPA ENERGY STAR
❏European Union CE Directives
❏Swedish MPR II 1990
❏Swedish TCO Display Requirements
L1730 Model
■17-inch (43.18 cm) viewable area display.
■1280 × 1024 native resolution, plus full-screen support for
lower resolutions.
■Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or
standing position, or moving side-to-side.
■Tilt and swivel adjustment capabilities.
■Removable pedestal and VESA 75mm and 100mm mounting
holes for flexible mounting solutions.
■Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
■On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in English, French,
German, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese
for ease of set-up and screen optimization.
■Software and Reference Library CD includes an information
file (INF), Image Color Matching file (ICM), and product
documentation.
■Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.
■AssetControl.
■Speakers on the front panel.

Product Features
User’s Guide 1–3
■Compliant with the following regulated specifications:
❏EPA ENERGY STAR
❏European Union CE Directives
❏Swedish MPR II 1990
❏Swedish TCO Display Requirements

User’s Guide 2–1
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 C.
ÅWARNING: 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.
ÅWARNING: 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
ÄCAUTION: For the protection of 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 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.
■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.

Safety and Maintenance Guidelines
User’s Guide 2–3
■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.
ÄCAUTION: 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.
■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 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. Dust the monitor by wiping the screen and the cabinet with a
soft, clean cloth.
If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a clean cloth
dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
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.
Shipping the Monitor
Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it
later if you move or ship your monitor.

User’s Guide 3–1
3
Setting Up the Monitor
To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the
monitor, computer system, and other attached devices, then
follow the steps below.
Connecting the Monitor
The monitor has two video signal connectors on the rear panel:
one analog (VGA) and one digital (DVI-D). This allows you to
connect the monitor to up to two computers at the same time.
When two computers are connected, you will need to set the
Video Input Select on the on-screen display (OSD) menu to
specify which monitor input has priority. Refer to chapter 4,
“Operating the Monitor” for OSD menu settings.
1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location
near your computer.
2. Connect the monitor signal cable into the correct video
connector (VGA or DVI-D) on the back of the monitor and
into the corresponding video connector on the rear panel of
the computer.
✎Your computer must have a DVI-compatible graphics card
installed for use with the DVI-D cable. When connecting the
DVI-D signal cable to the DVI connector on the monitor, connect
the other end of the DVI-D cable to the DVI connector on the
computer.

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Setting Up the Monitor
3. Connect one end of the power cable to the back of the
monitor, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet.
ÅWARNING: 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.
■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.
Connecting the VGA Signal and Power Cables

Setting Up the Monitor
User’s Guide 3–3
Connecting the DVI-D Signal Cable
4. Turn on the power source for both the computer and the
monitor.
ÄCAUTION: 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. Image
retention is a condition that may occur on all LCD screens.
5. If your monitor includes a PC Comm Station, refer to the
documentation included with the accessory for instructions
on attaching it to your monitor.

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Setting Up the Monitor
Adjusting the Monitor
The monitor is attached to an adjustable pedestal that allows you
to position the monitor screen for the best viewing in your
particular environment.
1. Grasp the sides of the monitor screen and gently but firmly
tilt the top of the screen foward or backward as needed for
your comfort.
ÄCAUTION: The maximum forward tilt is 5 degrees. The maximum
backward tilt is 25 degrees for operation and 90 degrees for
packing only.
Tilting the Monitor

Setting Up the Monitor
User’s Guide 3–5
2. While still holding the screen sides, move the screen up or
down to the appropriate height within the range of the
pedestal arm.
Adjusting the Monitor Height
3. Grasp the sides of the monitor screen and swivel the screen
left or right (45 degrees) as needed.
Changing the Viewing Position
You can rotate the monitor’s viewing position to either a
landscape or portrait position.
✎To rotate the display, you will need to install the Pivot software,
which is contained on the CD-ROM included with your monitor.
When the CD menu launches, select “Install Pivot Software” and
follow the on-screen instructions.

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Setting Up the Monitor
1. Tilt the lower part of the monitor upwards.
2. Rotate the monitor clockwise until the monitor controls are
on the left side.
3. Firmly push the lower part of the monitor downwards to
secure it to the new position.
Rotating the Monitor Screen

Setting Up the Monitor
User’s Guide 3–7
Removing the Monitor Base
You can remove the monitor base to mount the monitor on a wall,
a swing arm, or other mounting fixture. Read the caution and
warning statements below before beginning the procedure.
ÄCAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure
the monitor is turned off and the power and signal cables are both
disconnected. If your monitor has a connected audio cable,
disconnect it.
ÅWARNING: Do not remove the base from the monitor while the
monitor is in the upright position. Lay the front bezel down on a soft
area to prevent it from getting scratched, defaced, or broken. Before
removing the monitor from the base, ensure that the base is set to the
maximum base extension. Attempting to remove the monitor from the
base while upright in the minimum base extension may result in
injury to the user.
1. Disconnect and remove the signal and power cables from the
back of the monitor.

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Setting Up the Monitor
2. Remove the four screws as shown in the following
illustration.
Removing the Monitor Base
ÄCAUTION: Ensure that the bottom of the monitor base is positioned
over a table or desktop before removing the base from the monitor.
3. Remove the monitor base from the monitor.

Setting Up the Monitor
User’s Guide 3–9
Mounting the Monitor
1. Remove the monitor base. Refer to “Removing the Monitor
Base” steps in the previous section.
After the base is removed from the monitor, four threaded
mounting holes are exposed on the monitor back panel to be
used for mounting purposes. These mounting holes are
spaced 75 or 100mm apart and are compliant with the Video
Electronics Standards Association (VESA) standard for
mounting flat panel displays.
2. Mount the monitor to a swing arm or other mounting fixture
by following the instructions included with the mounting
fixture to be used.