HP L1810 User manual

hp L1810
D5069
18.1-inch LCD Color Monitor
(18.1-inch Viewable Image)
User’s Guide
Full scan TFT
screen that gives
an edge-to-edge
image
Button to operate on-screen
menus
Video Input LEDs
Button to select Video Input Multi-function adjustment control and browser
Auto-adjustment button
Power Status indicator
On/off switch
0.28mm dot
pitch for
excellent
graphics
Anti-glare, anti-static screen coating

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Important Safety Instructions
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
For your safety always connect equipment to a grounded wall outlet.
Always use a power cord with a properly grounded plug, such as the
one provided with the equipment, or one in compliance with your
national safety standards. This equipment can be disconnected from
the power by removing the power cord from the power outlet. This
means the equipment must be located close to an easily accessible
power outlet.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the monitor's cover. There are
no user-serviceable parts inside. Only qualified service personnel
should service these parts.
Make sure your PC is powered off before connecting or
disconnecting a display peripheral.
Working in
Comfort
Thank you for selecting HP monitor equipment.
To optimize your comfort and productivity, it's important that you
set up your work area correctly and use your HP equipment properly.
With that in mind, we have developed some setup and use
recommendations for you to follow based on established ergonomic
principles.
You can consult the online version of Working in Comfort preloaded
on the hard disk of HP computers, or visit HP's Working in Comfort
web site at:
http://www.hp.com/ergo/
CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, situated within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" which may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING Before you connect any cables or install your HP monitor, refer to the
above safety instructions. Refer also to the user’s manual that
accompanies your PC and the video adapter to ensure this equipment
is correctly installed.
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What Your New Monitor Offers
What Your New Monitor Offers
Your HP monitor is a 18.1-inch (diagonal and viewable image), high
resolution, liquid crystal multi-synchronous color monitor. Multi-
synchronous means that the monitor supports a large range of video
modes (see “Supported Video Modes” on page 21). It is optimized to
be used with all Hewlett-Packard computers.
Your HP LCD color monitor has the following features:
•A 18.1-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display. It
has a non-glare, antistatic screen coating.
•Large viewing angle.
•Support of video modes up to 1280 × 1024 at a 75 Hz refresh rate.
•A DVI-D connector and a VGA connector on the rear panel
enabling connection to two computers.
•Hot key auto-adjustment of display position, clock and phase for
the VGA input.
•Power management system (VESA1standard) controlled from
suitably equipped HP computers to automatically reduce the
power consumption of the monitor. Complies with the Energy Star
Computers Program initiated by the US EPA2specification for
energy efficient monitors. As an Energy Star Partner, Hewlett-
Packard has determined that this product meets the Energy Star
guidelines for energy efficiency.3
•Plug and Play capability (compliant with VESA DDC1,DDC2B
standards) that enables the monitor to identify itself to suitably
equipped HP computers.
•Your HP monitor complies with ISO 9241-3/8 and ZH-1/618
ergonomic standards.
•Your HP monitor complies with TCO 99 requirements.
•Your monitor complies with MPRII guidelines for upper limits of
electrical and electrostatic emissions, from the Swedish National
Board of Measurement and Testing.
•USB-Hub (Universal Serial Bus-Hub) integrated in the monitor
base (some models only). Allows you to connect one up- and 4
downstream USB devices.
•Slot for security lock.
•A programmable sleep mode timer which can prolong the life of
your monitor.
1. VESA is the Video Electronics Standards Association
2. The US EPA is the United States Environmental Protection Agency

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Unpacking Your Monitor
Check for the following items. If they are missing or damaged, consult
your place of purchase immediately.
•1 LCD monitor
•1 power cord and adapter
•1 VGA cable
•1 DVI cable
•1 USB cable
•1 quick set-up card
•1 warranty booklet
•1 CD-ROM
3. ENERGY STAR is a US registered service mark of the USEPA.

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Setting Up Your Monitor
Setting Up Your Monitor
Where to Place the Monitor
Place your monitor on a flat sturdy surface. Ensure the operating site
is free from excessive heat and moisture.
WARNING
Before you connect any cables, or install your HP monitor, refer to the safety
instructions at the beginning of this manual. Refer also to the user’s manual
that accompanies your PC and video adapter to ensure this equipment is
correctly installed.
Connecting the Cables
Make sure the system power is turned off. Look at the diagram below
and follow the steps which show you how to connect the cables to
your LCD monitor. (Stand version).
Connecting Two Computers to the Monitor
Your LCD monitor has two signal connectors: one DVI-D and one
VGA connector, located on the rear panel (see “Selecting Video
Input” on page 16). You may connect your monitor to two computers
at the same time
USB Cable
Power supply
1
2
3
4
5
VGA Connector
DVI Connector

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Connecting the Cables continued.
VGA Connector
DVI Connector

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Connecting Additional Devices to Your Monitor
Connecting Additional Devices to Your Monitor
The following diagram indicates additional devices that can be
connected.
USB Connectors (Models A & J Only)
A USB-hub is integrated in the base of your monitor stand. USB
connectors automate peripheral connection by using plug and play
install procedures. Connect your USB device to your computer as
indicated in the section “Connecting the Cables” on page 5. Connect
USB compatible plug and play devices such as a keyboard, mouse,
joystick or digital USB camera (if supported by your computer) to
any of the four remaining downstream connectors.
Connecting Headphones/Speakers and a Microphone
Your monitor has headphone/speaker and microphone sockets on the
rear panel.
Headphone/Speaker
Out Jack
Headphone/Speaker
In Jack
Microphone Out
Jack
Microphone In Jack
USB Connectors
(Some Models Only)

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How To Install The Drivers
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How To Install The Drivers
In order to take advantage of the Plug & Play functionality of your
Windows 95/98/2000 operating system, HP Monitors come with a driver.
To install this driver:
Windows 95
and 98 Users
1Click on Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel.
2Double click on Display.
3Click on the Settings tab.
4Click on Advanced Properties or Advanced... and select the Monitor tab.
5Click on Change... to select the model of the HP Monitor you are
using.
6Click on Have Disk...
7Click on Browse... to find the *.INF file on your CD-ROM under the
\Drivers directory and click on OK.
8Select your monitor type from the Models box and click on OK to
install the selected monitor.
Windows
2000 Users
only
1Click on Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel.
2Double click on Display.
3Click on the Settings tab.
4Click on Advanced Properties or Advanced... and select the Monitor tab.
5Click on Properties.
6Click on the Driver tab.
7Click on Update Driver... and click on Next.
8Select the Recommended option and click on Next.
9Check the Specify a Location box.
10 Find and open the *.INF file on your CD-ROM under the
\Drivers directory and click on OK.
11 Click on Next to install the selected monitor.
Your operating system and your HP Monitor are now set up to work
in optimum conditions.
If the installation procedure of your monitor driver on your Windows
95/98/2000 version is different or you need more detailed installation
information, please refer to Windows 95/98/2000 user's manual.
To download the latest version, visit our HP Monitors Support web
site at: http://www.hp.com/go/monitorsupport

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Adjusting Your Monitor
Adjusting Your Monitor
You can adjust your monitor for VGA specific parameters (i.e.
position, phase, clock), the contrast and brightness and select a video
input channel using the controls located on the front panel of your
monitor.
Adjustments to the LCD monitor’s features are made from the OSD
(on-screen display).
1Press to enter the OSD main menu.
2Select the feature you require using the control, then
press to confirm your selection.
NOTE To exit the main menu select EXIT from the OSD main menu. You can
exit all menus at any time by double clicking the button.
OSD (On-Screen Display)
Button to Select Video Input
Control (multi-function control for
adjusting brightness/contrast, menu
browser and adjustment control)
Power Status Indicator
On/Off Switch
Button
Video Input LEDs
AUTO
Button

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When to Adjust your Monitor
1Using the DVI interface (video input LED number 1 is on
onon
on).
When the monitor is installed for the first time - The only
adjustment you may need to perform concerns the contrast,
brightness and color. This is a specific advantage of DVI.
2Using the VGA interface (video input LED number 2 is on
onon
on).
•When the monitor is installed for the first time
•If the resolution or frequency has been changed
•If the graphic card has been changed
•If the monitor is connected to a different computer
NOTE It is recommended that you select a video mode of 1280 x 1024 at
60Hz on your computer for optimum performance.
How to Adjust Your Monitor
In order to adjust VGA specific parameters (i.e. position, phase,
clock), please run the HP optimizer utility “D5069adj.exe” which
is provided on the CD-ROM.
For other adjustments and configurations, refer to the following
sections.
Your optimizer utility also contains driver for Windows 95, Windows
98 or Windows 2000 D:\Drivers\*.INF.

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USING Your Monitor
USING Your Monitor
Changing the Language of your OSD
Your OSD operates in several different languages.
To change the language of your OSD main menu:
1Select from the OSD menu, then press to enter the
LANGUAGE submenu.
2Select a language from the list using the control, then press
to confirm your selection and return to the main menu.

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Brightness and Contrast
To adjust brightness and contrast directly:
1Rotate the adjustment control to select or
2Make your adjustments using the control.
It is recommended that you select a value of around 70% for
brightness and 50% for contrast.
3Press to save your adjustments.
NOTE You can also adjust the contrast and brightness by selecting
CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS from the OSD main menu. Make your
adjustments using the control, then press to return to the OSD
main menu.
Auto-Adjustment
The Auto-adjustment feature is suitable for VGA input only. Press
the button to activate the function. For optimal automatic
adjustment it is recommended to display a ‘test pattern’. To do so run
the HP optimizer utility “D5069adj.exe” which is provided on the
CD-ROM.
NOTE With auto-adjustment it is not necessary to adjust H POSITION, V
POSITION, CLOCK or PHASE. However, if the results are
unsatisfactory, follow the on-screen instructions in the HP Optimizer
Utility to adjust these options manually.
AUTO

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USING Your Monitor
Color
Your monitor displays a combination of red, blue and green to show a
full color image. To change the proportions of red, blue and green,
you need to change the color temperature:
1Select and press to enter the COLOR submenu.
2Select the feature you require using the control, then press
to confirm your selection.
3a) If you are selecting a preset color temperature, select EXIT, then
press to return to the main menu.
b) Otherwise, select R, G or Bfrom the USER COLOR submenu that
appears and then press to confirm your selection.
4Adjust the color level using the controls, then press to
save your selection.
5Select SAVE AND EXIT, then press to return to the main menu.
NOTE To reset the color settings in the USER COLOR submenu, select RESET and
press to confirm your selection, then continue with step 5.
Restoring the Default Settings
This function is only available when using the VGA input (video input
LED 2 in on). The restored settings concern VGA specific adjustments
only.
To return to the position, clock and phase default settings:
1Select then press to enter the MODE RECALL submenu.

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2Select YES using the control, then press to confirm your
selection.
The monitor image will disappear for a few seconds while the monitor
restores its default settings.
Setting the Timer
Your monitor has a time control function that can prolong the
lifetime of your monitor. This enables you to set a time for your
monitor to power on and power off each day. To set the timer:
1Select then press to enter the TIMER submenu
.
2Select the feature you require using the control, then press
to confirm your selection.

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The following table describes the time control options available:
3Select EXIT, then press to return to the main menu.
NOTE When the monitor is in power off mode the front panel indicator
flashes amber. To reactivate your monitor when in power off mode,
press the on/off button.
Every time your monitor is unplugged you will need to reset your
monitor’s timer.
Adjusting the Image Size
If the display properties in your computer are set to a resolution
lower than 1280 × 1024, your monitor will be of lower quality when in
full-screen mode. This is due to the approximations made in the
scaling process. To display the image at the optimum quality:
1Select from the on-screen main menu and press to enter
the IMAGE SIZE submenu.
Menu Item Use to Action
Current Time Set the current local
time
1. Select the hour setting using the
control, then press to confirm your
selection.
2. Select the correct hour, then press
to confirm your selection.
3. To select the minute setting repeat steps 1
and 2.
4. When the correct time is set, select EXIT,
then press to return to the TIMER
submenu.
Standby Time Set the time at which
you wish your LCD to
switch OFF
On Time Set the time at which
you wish your LCD to
switch ON
Timer ON/OFF Switch the timer ON or
OFF
1. Select ON or OFF using the control.
2. Press to make your selection and
return to the TIMER submenu.

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2Select the feature you require using the control, then press
to confirm your selection and return to the main menu.
The following table describes the options available:
NOTE If your are using a video resolution of 1280 × 1024, selecting ASPECT
RATIO will not alter the size of the image.
Selecting Video Input
The rear of your monitor has two video input connectors to connect
one or two computers (see “Connecting Two Computers to the
Monitor, on page 5”). The Video Input LEDs located on the front
panel of the monitor indicate which connector is receiving input. Use
either Auto or Manual selection to select the appropriate input.
Auto Selection
When you first connect your computer to the monitor, the monitor
automatically selects one of the following combinations, depending
on which connector is receiving input.
If two operational computers are connected, the monitor
automatically selects the computer that has input priority (see
“Selecting Input Priority” on page 17). If the monitor detects no input
from the computer with priority, it automatically searches for a signal
from the second computer.
NOTE LED is On LED is Off
Image Size
Menu Item
Use to...
FULL SCREEN Display the image at a size that fills the entire screen
ASPECT RATIO Display the image at maximum size, while maintaining the aspect ratio
of the original image
1:1 Display the image at actual pixel size
1AUTO 2 1AUTO 2

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Manual Selection
To manually select an input channel, use the video input button. This
is located beneath the front panel of the monitor next to the Video
Input LED’s.
If you want to receive a signal from a computer connected to
(DVI) select the following.
If you want to receive a signal from a computer connected to
(VGA) select the following:
If two operational computers are connected, the monitor is only able
to detect input from the computer connected to the connector
selected.
NOTE To return to auto selection at any time select AUTO connectors 1
(DVI) and 2 (VGA).
Selecting Input Priority
When your monitor is connected to two computers, you will need to
give priority to one computer. This computer is selected every time
you switch on your monitor and when using auto selection (see “Auto
Selection” on page 16). To choose which computer has priority:
1Select from the main menu, then press to enter the INPUT
PRIORITY submenu.
2Select INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 using the adjustment control, then press
to save your selection and return to the OSD main menu.
1
1AUTO 2
2
1AUTO 2
1 : 2

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The displayed image will disappear for a few seconds. The message
Auto Video Input Selection Priority to 1 (or 2 depending on your selection)
appears while the monitor makes your selection.
NOTE Input 1 and Input 2 correspond to connectors 1 and 2 on the rear of the
monitor.
Obtaining Information
To obtain information about your monitor, select one of the following
main menu items:
Changing the OSD Settings
To change the position of the OSD or adjust the length of time each
menu is displayed:
1Select and press to enter the OSD MANAGER submenu.
2Select the feature you require using the adjustment control, then
press to confirm your selection.
Menu Item Select to...
SERIAL NUMBER Display the serial number of your monitor
BACKLIGHT TIMES Display the estimated life span of the monitor’s backlight
MODE INFO Display the video mode currently in use1
Display the preset modes and user modes available2
1. Contains a record of any adjustments that the user makes in the main menu
system.
2. Standard factory configurations.
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The following table describes the OSD settings available:
3Select EXIT, then press to return to the main menu.
OSD Manager
Menu Item
Use to Adjust... Action
PROTECTED OSD (See “Protected OSD” on page 20)
OSD TIMEOUT The duration your on-
screen menu appears on
screen
Adjust the number of seconds using
the adjustment control, then press
to return the OSD
MANAGER submenu.
INFORM ON/OFF The duration the
information box appears
on screen when your
monitor is switched on
Select ON or OFF using the
adjustment control, then press
to confirm your selection.
V POSITION The vertical position of
the OSD
Adjust the position of the menu using
the adjustment control, then press
to return to the OSD
MANAGER submenu.
H POSITION The horizontal position of
the OSD