HP L1815 User manual

hp L1815
P4830A
18.1-inch LCD monitor
(18.1-inch viewable image)
user’s guide
www.hp.com/go/monitorsupport
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Notice
Notice
The information contained in the documents accompanying this
product is subject to change without notice.
Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to
this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
HP shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental
or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this material.
HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software
on equipment that is not furnished by HP.
These documents contain proprietary information that is protected
by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of these documents
may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language
without the prior written consent of HP.
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Business Desktops Division
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© Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002. All rights reserved.
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Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol inside 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.
WARNING: The exclamation point 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: If you are unsure that you can lift the equipment
safely, do not try to move it without help.
Before you connect any cables or install the HP
monitor, refer to the above safety instructions. Also,
refer to the set up poster and the documentation
included with the PC and the video adapter to ensure
this equipment is correctly installed.
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.
WARNING: To avoid electrical shock, do not open the monitor
cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Only qualified service personnel should service these
parts.
Make sure the computer is turned off before
connecting or disconnecting a display peripheral.
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Working in Comfort
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 based on established ergonomic principles for you
to follow.
These recommendations can be found in the online version of the
Working in Comfort guide, which is preloaded on the hard disk of
your HP computer. They can also be found on the HP Working in
Comfort Web site at www.hp.com/ergo along with other
information.
Before contacting customer services, please refer to the following HP
web sites:
www.hp.com/go/monitorsupport
www.hp.com/go/pcaccessories
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What the hp L1815 Monitor Offers
What the hp L1815 Monitor Offers
The HP L1815 monitor is a liquid crystal display (LCD) 18.1-inch,
high resolution, multi-synchronous color monitor. Multi-synchronous
means that the monitor can be used with a range of video modes. It
is optimized for use with all HP computers.
The HP L1815 monitor has the following features:
• A 18.1-inch LCD; thin film transistor (TFT) with an anti-glare, hard
coated surface
• Support of video modes up to 1280 x 1024 at a 75 Hz refresh
rate
• Analog/Digital interface: a VGA (analog) and a DVI-I (digital or
analog) connector enables connection to up to two computers at
the same time.
• True color (16.7 million colors)
• Auto-adjustment of image position, clock, and phase for the VGA
interface
Full scan TFT screen that
gives edge-to-edge image
Menu
Input selection/Adjustment
Auto/Select
Anti-glare surface
On/Off
Status LED indicator
Brightness/Select
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• An onscreen display (OSD) manager that allows you to adjust all
settings through onscreen menus.
• The monitor has VESA compliant mounting to allow for simple wall
or arm mounting (refer to “Removing your monitor’s pedestal” on
page 12).
• Power-management system (VESA1standard) controlled from
suitably equipped HP computers to automatically reduce the
power consumption of the monitor
NOTE: As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this
product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency.
• Compliance with stringent Swedish Low Emissions guidelines
TCO '99 on certain models
• Plug and Play capability (compliant with VESA DDC standard,
version 3, revision 1 at level, DDC/2B, version 1) that enables the
monitor to identify itself to suitably equipped HP computers
• Slot for security lock
1.VESA is the Video Electronics Standards Association.
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Unpacking the Monitor
Unpacking the Monitor
Check for the following items. If they are missing or damaged,
consult your retailer immediately.
• 1 liquid crystal display (LCD)
• 1 power cord
• 1 video cable (VGA to DVI-I)
• 1 video cable (VGA)
• 1 Quick User’s Guide
• 1 warranty booklet
• 1 CD-ROM
• 1 Declaration of Conformity flyer
• 1 TCO95/99 flyer
• 1 Customer welcome flyer.
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Setting Up the Monitor
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Setting Up the Monitor
Where to place the monitor
Place the monitor on a flat, sturdy surface. Ensure that the operating
site is free from excessive heat and moisture. For best performance,
make sure nothing is resting on the monitor.
WARNING: Before you connect any cables or install the HP
monitor, refer to the safety instructions at the
beginning of this manual. Refer also to the
documentation that came with the computer to
ensure this equipment is correctly installed.
Connecting two computers to the monitor
The LCD monitor has two video signal connectors on the rear panel:
one D-SUB analog (VGA) and one digital (DVI-I). This allows you to
connect the monitor to up to two computers at the same time.
Connecting the cables to the monitor
Look at the following diagram and follow the steps listed below to
connect the cables to the LCD monitor.
CAUTION: This monitor is equipped with an auto-sensing power
supply for voltage ranges 100—240 V AC, 50/60
Hz. Use the monitor with the supplied DC adapter
only.
!
D-SUB (VGA)
DVI-I
Note: this image shows connection to
the VGA connector only
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Setting Up the Monitor
The back of your monitor will look like picture below:
To connect the cables to the monitor:
1 Make sure the computer is turned off.
2 Plug the video cable into the correct video connector (VGA or
DVI-I) on the back of the monitor. Secure the cable by tightening
the thumbscrews.
NOTE: All monitors are equipped with both a VGA and a DVI-I
connector and come with a VGA cable. By using both video
connectors, you can connect this monitor to up to two
computers at the same time.
Monitor-Mains connection Monitor-PC connection
D-SUB (VGA)
DVI-I
VGA cable →D-SUB connector
DVI-I cable →DVI-I connector
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3 Plug the power cord into the connector at the rear of the monitor.
4 Turn on the main power source (for example, a surge protector),
and then turn on the power switch for both the computer and the
monitor.
To disconnect the cables from the monitor:
1 Turn off the power switch for the monitor and the computer, and
then turn off the main power source.
2 Disconnect the power cord from the main power source and the
monitor AC connector.
3 Unscrew the thumbscrews on the video cable(s) and disconnect the
video cable(s).
Securing your monitor
Your monitor can be secured to a desk or to any other fixed object,
using a security lock cable. The cable can be attached a slot located
on the rear of the monitor.
NOTE: The security lock is not an HP accessory. It cannot be
ordered from HP. Contact your retailer for more
information.
K
Slot for lock
Left-hand rear view
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Setting Up the Monitor
To secure the monitor:
1 Insert the lock in one of the two slots located on the rear of the
monitor.
2 Turn the key to lock the cable to the monitor.
3 Remove the key and store it in a safe place.
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Removing your monitor’s pedestal
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Removing your monitor’s pedestal
These HP LCD monitors are compliant with VESA Wall Mounting.
You can remove the monitor’s pedestal to mount the monitor on a
wall.
NOTE: The VESA Wall Mount is not an HP accessory. It cannot be
ordered from HP. Contact your reseller for more
information.
CAUTION: The LCD monitor is fragile.
1 (a) Tilt the monitor panel away from the base, then (b) pull the
cables out of the hole at the bottom of the base.
2 (a) Place the monitor on a flat, clean surface, then (b) remove the
cap from the base.
CAUTION: Be careful not to trap your fingers when carrying out
step 2.
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Removing your monitor’s pedestal
3 Remove the four screws from the base.
4 Lift the pedestal from the monitor.
5 The monitor can now be mounted on a wall.
b
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How to Install the Drivers
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How to Install the Drivers
The HP monitor comes with driver software that allows you to take
advantage of the Plug and Play feature of the Windows®95
Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system.
This software enables the computer to communicate with the monitor
and use all the monitor features. Without this software, the monitor
settings and display images will not be correct.
NOTE: HP computers may be shipped with the Plug and Play
drivers preinstalled. If you have an older computer, these
drivers may not be preinstalled and you may need to install
the drivers from the CD-ROM disc that came with the
monitor.
You can also download the latest version of a driver from the
HP Monitors Support web site at:
www.hp.com/go/monitorsupport
Windows 95 and 98 Users
1 Click on Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel.
2 Double click on Display.
3 Click on the Settings tab.
4 Click on Advanced Properties or Advanced... and select the
Monitor tab.
5 Click on Change... to select the model of the HP Monitor you are
using.
6 Click on Have Disk.
7 Click on Browse to find the *.INF file on your CD-ROM in the root
directory and click on OK.
8 Select your monitor type from the Models box and click on OK to
install the selected monitor.
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How to Install the Drivers
Windows 2000 and XP Users
NOTE: The procedure for installing the driver for your operating
system may vary.
To install the driver:
1 Click Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel.
2 Double-click Display.
3 Click the Settings tab.
4 Click Advanced Properties or Advanced..., and select the Monitor
tab.
5 Click Properties.
6 Click the Driver tab.
7 Click Update Driver... and then click Next.
8 Select the recommended option and click Next.
9 Select the Specify a Location box.
10 Find and open the *.INF file on the CD-ROM in the root directory,
and click OK.
11 Click Next to install the selected monitor driver.
The operating system and your HP monitor are now set up to work
together for the best performance.
If the installation procedure of the monitor driver for the
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
operating system is different, or if you need more detailed installation
information, please refer to the Microsoft Windows information that
came with the computer.
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Adjusting the Monitor
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Adjusting the Monitor
The monitor display has several adjustable settings which may need
to be fine tuned occasionally. Adjust the monitor:
• When the monitor is installed for the first time.
• If the resolution (number of pixels on the display) or refresh rate
(vertical scan frequency rate) has been changed.
• If the graphic card has been changed.
• If the monitor is connected to a different computer.
NOTE: For best performance, it is recommended that you select a
video mode of 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz.
Using the monitor controls
There are seven controls whose functions are described in the
following table:
Monitor controls and LEDs
Control
button/icon Direct Access Function OSD Menu Function
Activate optimum settings for:
1) horizontal and vertical
position and
2) sampling clock and phase
(analog mode only
-
Enter OSD menu Navigates through
setting option icons and
adjusts settings
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Signal input selection (Allows
user to switch from DVI-I to
D-SUB (VGA))
-
Brightness: Adjust brightness
up and down
UP and DOWN buttons
are used to navigate
through main menu or
sub-menus
On/Off: Turns the monitor on
or off
Turns the monitor on
or off
No direct access function.
Amber: power saving mode
Green: full power mode
Off: monitor is off
-
Control
button/icon Direct Access Function OSD Menu Function
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Using the Monitor
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Using the Monitor
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD)
The monitor comes pre-configured to provide the best viewing
image. However, you can fine-tune the display using Display
Manager. The monitor has control buttons that you can use to open
the On-Screen Display to select and adjust display settings.
When you press the Menu button on the front of your monitor, the
OSD Main Controls window pops up and you can start making
adjustments to your monitor’s various features. Use the or
keys to make your adjustments within.
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Using the Monitor
The OSD Tree
Below is an overall view of the OSD. You can use this as a reference
to find your way among the various adjustments.
Analog Signal Input
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Using the Monitor
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Digital Signal Input
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