HP L1730 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
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
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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.
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Product Features
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
Europeam Union CD Directives
Swedish MPR II 1990
Swedish TCO Display Requirements
L1730 Model
17-inch (43.18 cm) viewable area display.
1280 x 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 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.
AssetControl.
Speakers on the front panel.
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Product Features
Compliant with the following regulated specifications:
EPA ENERGY STAR
Europeam Union CD Directives
Swedish MPR II 1990
Swedish TCO Display Requirements
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Safety and Maintenance
Guidelines
Important Safety Information
A power cord is included with your monitor. If another cord is
used, use only a power source and connection appropriate for
this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to
use with your monitor, refer to the “Power Cord Set
Requirements” section in Appendix C.
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.
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
CAUTION: 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 instuctions. 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 appopriate 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 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.
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines
Unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosal 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.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. These openings must not be locked or covered.
Never push object 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 the monitor in a well-ventilated area, away from
excessive heat or moisture.
When removing the monitor base, you must lay the monitor
face down on a soft are 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.
CAUTION: 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.
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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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electical shock or damage to your
equipment:
Do not disable the 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 on them. Do not pull on
a cord or cable. When unplugging from an electical outlet, grasp
the cord by the unplug.
Connecting the VGA Signal and Power Cable
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Setting Up the Monitor
Connecting the DVI-D Signal Cable
4. Turn on the power source for both the computer and the
monitor.
CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display
the same static image on screen for a prolonged period of time. To avoid
burn-in image damage on your monitor screen, you should always
activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it is not in
use for a prolonged period of time. 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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