LG L1780Q Owner's Manual

User’s Guide

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Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product.

Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference.

See the label attached on the product and quote this information to your

dealer when you require service.

Important Precautions

This unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety, however improper use may result in potential eletrical shock or fire hazards. In order to allow the proper operation of all safeguards incorporated in this display, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use, and servicing.

On Safety

Use only the power cord supplied with the unit. In case you use another power cord, make sure that it is certified by the applicable national standards if not being provided by the supplier. If the power cable is faulty in any way, please contact the manufacturer or the nearest authorized repair service provider for a replacement.

The power supply cord is used as the main disconnection device. Ensure that the socket-outlet is easily accessible after installation.

Operate the display only from a power source indicated in the specifications of this manual or listed on the display. If you are not sure what type of power supply you have in your home, consult with your dealer.

Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous. So are frayed power cords and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Call your service technician for replacement.

Do not Open the Display.

There are no user serviceable components inside. There are Dangerous High Voltages inside, even when the power is OFF. Contact your dealer if the display is not operating properly.

To Avoid Personal Injury :

Do not place the display on a sloping shelf unless properly secured. Use only a stand recommended by the manufacturer.

To Prevent Fire or Hazards:

Always turn the display OFF if you leave the room for more than a short period of time. Never leave the display ON when leaving the house. Keep children from dropping or pushing objects into the display's cabinet openings. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages. Do not add accessories that have not been designed for this display. During a lightning storm or when the display is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.

Important Precautions

On Installation

Do not allow anything to rest upon or roll over the power cord, and do not place the display where the power cord is subject to damage.

Do not use this display near water such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Displays are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow the release of heat generated during operation. If these openings are blocked, built-up heat can cause failures which may result in a fire hazard. Therefore, NEVER:

Block the bottom ventilation slots by placing the display on a bed, sofa, rug, etc. Place the display in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided. Cover the openings with cloth or other material. Place the display near or over a radiator or heat source.

Do not rub or strike the Active Matrix LCD with anything hard as this may scratch, mar, or damage the Active Matrix LCD permanently.

Do not press the LCD screen with your finger for a long time as this may cause some afterimages.

Some dot defects may appear as Red, Green or Blue spots on the screen. However, this will have no impact or effect on the display performance.

If possible, use the recommended resolution to obtain the best image quality for your LCD display. If used under any mode except the recommended resolution, some scaled or processed images may appear on the screen. However, this is characteristic of the fixed-resolution LCD panel.

On Cleaning

Unplug the display before cleaning the face of the display screen. Use a slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Do not use an aerosol directly on the display

screen because over-spraying may cause electrical shock.

On Repacking

Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal container in which to transport the unit. When shipping the unit to another location, repack it in its original material.

On Disposal

The fluorescent lamp used in this product contains a small amount of mercury. Do not dispose of this product with general household waste.

Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of your local authority.

Connecting the Display

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Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer system, and other attached devices is turned off. For the desktop monitor, install the computer with the stand unfolded,

for the rack wall mounting, install the computer with the stand folded.

Unfolding the stand base

1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a cushion or soft cloth.

2. Remove the tape of stand base's hole, pull it towards the front side(in the

direction of the arrow) from the stand base using a coin or “-“shape screwdriver.

* Caution : To avoid any minor injury, be sure to pull the folding stopper with the

stand base pressed by one hand, as shown below.

Make sure to pull up the folding stopper while pressing down the stand base with one hand as shown in the below figure. Otherwise, you can be injured by the projected stand base.

Hole

Coin, "-"shape screwdriver

Folding Stopper

Folding the stand base

To fix a stand, push the folding stopper inwards until you hear the “click”sound using a coin or “-“ shape screw driver, while pressing down the stand base to

the monitor.

Coin, "-"shape screwdriver

Folding Stopper

Important

This illustration depicts the general model of connection. Your monitor may differ from the items shown in the picture.

Connecting the Display

Using the Computer

1. Connect the signal cable. When attached, tighten the thumbscrews to secure

the connection.

2. Connect the power cable with the AC adapter (AC power supply) ②, and

then plug the cable in the outlet. ③(Voltage will be automatically controlled.)

AC adapter

Mac adapter

For Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug adapter is needed to change the 15 pin high density (3 row) D-sub VGA connector on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row connector.

When connecting to a PC

When connecting to a wall concent

MAC

Connecting the Display

3. Touch button on the front switch panel to turn the power on. When

monitor power is turned on, the 'Self Image Setting Function' is

executed automatically.(Only Analog Mode)

NOTE ‘ Self Image Setting Function’? This function provides the user with optimal display

settings.When the user connects the monitor for the first time, this function automatically adjusts the display to optimal settings for individual input signals. If you want to adjust the monitor while in use, or wish to manually run this function once again, touch the ‘AUTO/SET’ button on the front panel of the monitor. Otherwise, you may execute the ‘FACTORY RESET’ option on the OSD adjustment menu. However, be aware that this option initializes all the menu items except ‘LANGUAGE’.

Using the Auto Pivot, Auto Mirror function

This model supports Auto Pivot (automatic rotation) and Auto Mirror (automatic up/down reversal) functions. To use this function, install the provided Forte Manager software first and then, perform Automatic setting.(Manual is the default setting when you purchase the product.)

- Refer to the installation guide included in the CD for more details on the installation method.

- For the automatic setting, select Forte Manager -> Option -> Pivot -> Enable AutoPivot.

Notice

Forte Manager software requires Microsoft Explorer 6.0 or later. When the Auto Pivot or Auto Mirror function is engaged, the direction of the OSD (On Screen Display) menu will not be changed if rotated by 180°. (See the below figure.) The response time (speed) for the Auto Pivot and Auto Mirror function can vary

depending on the video card and the PC performance, and these functions are not

supported in the DOS mode.

Auto Pivot

Screen rotation : You can rotate the monitor screen part clockwise by 180°.

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Caution : Be careful not to touch the button section when rotating

the screen.

Be careful that your hands are not pressed down when rotating

the screen.

This rear view represents a general model, your display may differ from the view as shown.

<Pushing the screen

part backwards>

Tilt the screen part while rotating it so that the monitor does not touch the floor.

Refer to the next page about Auto Mirror function.

Using the Auto Pivot, Auto Mirror function

Auto Mirror

Screen switch : The monitor screen part is automatically mirrored when you switch it

forward/backward as shown in the figure.

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Caution : Be careful not to touch the button section when rotating

the screen.

Be careful that your hands are not pressed down when rotating

the screen.

This rear view represents a general model, your display may differ from the view as shown.

Tip

If you activate the Auto Pivot or Auto Mirror function while the screen is almost on

a level, the screen display may not work properly. In this case, set the screen up straight and adjust to the proper angle.

It is recommended that in order to maintain an ergonomic and comfortable

viewing position, the forward tilt angle of the monitor should not exceed 5 degrees.

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