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  OSD Menu (continued)

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Main Menu

Submenu

Description

Custom (RGB)

Selects and adjusts your own color scales:

Red Color - sets your own red color levels

Green Color - sets your own green color levels

Blue Color - sets your own blue color levels

Image Control

Adjusts the screen image. (VGA input only)

Auto Adjustment

Automatically adjusts the screen image.

Clock

Minimizes any vertical bars or strips visible on the
screen background. Adjusting the Clock will also
change the horizontal screen image.

Clock Phase

Adjusts the focus of the display. This adjustment
allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear
or sharpen the image of characters.

Horizontal Position

Adjusts the position of the screen image left and
right.

Vertical Position

Adjusts the position of the screen image up and
down.

Sharpness

Adjusts the screen image to look sharper or soft.

 Dynamic 

Contrast

Ratio

Turns Dynamic Contrast Ratio On or Off. The factory
default is Off.

OSD Control

Provides a menu for adjusting the on-screen display
(OSD) controls.

Horizontal OSD
Position

Changes the viewing position of the OSD menu to
the left or right area of the screen. The factory default
range is 50.

Vertical OSD Position

Changes the viewing position of the OSD menu to
the top or bottom area of the screen. The factory
default range is 50.

OSD Transparency

Adjust to view the background information through
the OSD.

OSD Timeout

Sets the time duration in seconds that the OSD is
visible after the last button is pressed. The range is 5
– 60 seconds. The factory default is 30 seconds.

Management

Selects the OSD and power management features of
the monitor.

Power Saver

Enables the power saving feature. Select:

On

Off

The factory default is On.

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Chapter 4   Operating the Monitor

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Summary of Contents for Compaq L1506x

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Page 3: ...ecifications WARNING Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information NOTE Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information ENWW iii ...

Page 4: ...iv About This Guide ENWW ...

Page 5: ...se 7 Mounting the Monitor 8 Locating the Rating Labels 8 4 Operating the Monitor 9 Software and Utilities 9 The Information File 9 The Image Color Matching File 9 Installing the INF and ICM Files 10 Installing from the CD 10 Downloading from the Worldwide Web 10 Using the Auto Adjustment Function 11 Front Panel Controls 12 Adjusting the Monitor Settings 13 Using the On Screen Display Menu 13 OSD M...

Page 6: ... with the FCC Logo United States Only 25 Canadian Notice 26 Avis Canadien 26 European Union Regulatory Notice 26 German Ergonomics Notice 27 Japanese Notice 27 Korean Notice 27 Power Cord Set Requirements 27 Japanese Power Cord Requirements 27 Product Environmental Notices 28 ENERGY STAR Qualification 28 Materials Disposal 28 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the Europea...

Page 7: ...gnal input to support VGA analog with VGA signal cable provided Plug and play capability if supported by the system Security slot provision on rear of monitor for optional cable lock Cable management feature for placement of cables and cords On Screen Display OSD adjustments in several languages for easy setup and screen optimization Software and documentation CD that includes monitor drivers and ...

Page 8: ...or 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 the equipment if surge protection fails Use the appropriate and correctly siz...

Page 9: ...rom excessive light heat or moisture When removing the monitor stand you must lay the monitor face down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched defaced or broken Cleaning the Monitor 1 Turn off the monitor and unplug the power cord from the back of the unit 2 Dust the monitor by wiping the screen and the cabinet with a soft clean antistatic cloth 3 For more difficult cleaning situation...

Page 10: ...wing arm or other mounting fixture instead refer to Mounting the Monitor on page 8 2 Using both hands position the monitor over the pedestal base and press down firmly to lock the pedestal base in place When the base locks it will make a clicking sound Make sure the pedestal base is securely locked before continuing with the setup Figure 3 1 Inserting the Monitor into the Pedestal Base Connecting ...

Page 11: ...into a grounded earthed electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet For your safety 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 t...

Page 12: ...en it is not in use for a prolonged period of time Image retention is a condition that may occur on all LCD screens Monitors with a burned in image are not covered under the HP warranty A prolonged period of time is 12 consecutive hours of non use NOTE If pressing the power button has no effect the Power Button Lockout feature may be enabled To disable this feature press and hold the monitor power...

Page 13: ...e signal and power cables from the back of the monitor 2 Lay the monitor face down on a flat surface covered by a clean dry cloth CAUTION 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 stand cap 1 from the top of the pedestal pillar 4 Remove the three screws that secure the pedestal base to the display head 2 ...

Page 14: ...ews must not be used because they may damage the monitor It is important to verify that the manufacturer s mounting solution is compliant with the VESA standard and is rated to support the weight of the monitor display panel For best performance it is important to use the power and video cables provided with the monitor 2 To attach the monitor to a swing arm insert four 10mm screws through the hol...

Page 15: ...itor is Microsoft Windows Plug and Play compatible and the monitor will work correctly without installing the INF file Monitor Plug and Play compatibility requires that the computer s graphic card is VESA DDC2 compliant and that the monitor connects directly to the graphics card Plug and Play does not work through separate BNC type connectors or through distribution buffers boxes The Image Color M...

Page 16: ...n and refresh rates appear in the Windows Display control panel NOTE You may need to install the digitally signed monitor INF and ICM files manually from the CD in the event of an installation error Refer to the Monitor Driver Software Readme file on the CD Downloading from the Worldwide Web To download the latest version of INF and ICM files from the HP monitors support Web site 1 Refer to http w...

Page 17: ...r to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting 2 Press the Minus button on the monitor front panel You can also press the Menu button then select Image Control Auto Adjustment from the OSD Main Menu Refer to Adjusting the Monitor Settings on page 13 in this chapter If the result is not satisfactory continue with the procedure 3 Insert the CD in the disc drive The CD menu is displayed 4 Select Open A...

Page 18: ...through the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels If the OSD menu is inactive press to activate the auto adjustment feature to optimize the screen image 3 Plus If the OSD menu is on press to navigate forward through the OSD menu and increase adjustment levels 4 Power LED Green Fully powered Amber Sleep mode Flashing Amber Sleep Timer mode 5 Power Turns the monitor on or off 12 Chapter 4 Operatin...

Page 19: ...the scale 6 After adjusting the function select Save and Return or Cancel if you don t want to save the setting then select Exit from the Main Menu NOTE If the buttons remain untouched for 10 seconds while displaying a menu the OSD automatically saves all changes and exits OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the On Screen Display OSD menu selections and their functional descriptions Afte...

Page 20: ...e screen image up and down Sharpness Adjusts the screen image to look sharper or soft Dynamic Contrast Ratio Turns Dynamic Contrast Ratio On or Off The factory default is Off OSD Control Provides a menu for adjusting the on screen display OSD controls Horizontal OSD Position Changes the viewing position of the OSD menu to the left or right area of the screen The factory default range is 50 Vertica...

Page 21: ...D menu features such as brightness contrast and color temperature Set to On Off The factory default is On Bezel Power LED Turns off the power LED on the front panel of the monitor The factory default is On Sleep Timer Provides the timer adjustment menu options Set Current Time sets the current time in hours and minutes Set Sleep Time sets the time you want to place the monitor in sleep mode Set on...

Page 22: ... using an analog input These controls are not adjustable for digital inputs The Clock must first be set correctly since the Clock Phase settings are dependent on the main Clock setting Use these controls only when the auto adjustment function does not provide a satisfactory image Clock Increases decreases the value to minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background Clock Pha...

Page 23: ...to eliminate flickering or blurring Flicking or blurring may not be eliminated depending on your computer or graphics controller card installed Figure 4 3 Clock Phase Adjustment To correct screen position Horizontal Position or Vertical Position 1 Press the Menu button on the monitor s front panel to open the OSD Menu and then select Image Control Horizontal Position and or Vertical Position 2 Pre...

Page 24: ...rning message OSD Lockout displays for ten seconds If the OSD is locked press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD If the OSD is unlocked press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to lock the OSD Power Button Lockout Indicates the power button is locked If the power button is locked the warning message Power Button Lockout displays If the power button is locked press and h...

Page 25: ...or minutes 8 Press the Minus or Plus button to adjust the minutes 9 Press the Menu button to lock in the time chosen 10 After setting the current time the highlight automatically skips to Set Sleep Time Repeat steps 6 through 9 to set Sleep Time 11 If you do not want to set Sleep Time press the Menu button twice then select Save and Return to exit the menu 12 After setting Sleep Time the highlight...

Page 26: ... OSD Menu and adjust the brightness and contrast scales as needed Image is not centered Position may need adjustment Press the Menu button to access the OSD menu Select Image Control Horizontal Position or Vertical Position to adjust the horizontal or vertical position of the image Check Video Cable is displayed on screen Monitor video cable is disconnected Connect the video cable between the comp...

Page 27: ...g to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section you may need to call technical support Have the following information available when you call Monitor model number Monitor serial number Purchase date on invoice Conditions under which the problem occurred Error messages received Hardware configuration Name and version of the hardware and softw...

Page 28: ...base Height Depth Width 35 5 cm 20 3 cm 34 0 cm 13 9 inches 7 9 inches 13 4 inches Maximum Graphic Resolution 1024 x 768 60 Hz Optimum Graphic Resolution 1024 x 768 60 Hz Text Mode 720 400 Pixel Pitch 0 297 H 0 297 W mm Horizontal Frequency 30 to 63 kHz Vertical Refresh Rate 50 to 76 Hz Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 0 to 50 C 20 to 60 C 32 to 122 ...

Page 29: ... 400 31 469 70 087 5 800 600 37 879 60 317 6 800 600 48 077 72 188 7 800 600 46 875 75 0 8 832 624 49 727 74 551 9 1024 768 48 363 60 004 10 1024 768 56 476 70 069 11 1024 768 60 023 75 029 Entering User Modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if You are not using a standard graphics adapter You are not using a preset mode It this occurs you may need t...

Page 30: ...ower There is a brief warm up period before the monitor will return to its normal operating mode Refer to the computer manual for instructions on setting energy saver features sometimes called power management features NOTE The above power saver feature only works when connected to computers that have energy saver features By selecting the settings in the monitor s Energy Saver utility you can als...

Page 31: ... the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett Packard Company may void the user s authority to ope...

Page 32: ...C adapter provided by HP Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards European Norms that are listed in the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by HP for this product or product family and available in English only either within the product documentation or at the following web site http www hp eu certificates type the product number in the search...

Page 33: ...ved for use in that country The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product s electrical ratings label The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product In addition the cross sectional area of the wire must be a minimum of 0 75 mm or 18 AWG and the length of the cord must be betw...

Page 34: ...e the default power management settings that are provided with ENERGY STAR qualified computers and displays The default power management settings on ENERGY STAR qualified computers are preset to behave in the following ways when the system is operating on AC power Turn off an external display after 15 minutes of user inactivity Initiate a low power sleep mode for the computer after 30 minutes of u...

Page 35: ...where you purchased the product HP Recycling Program HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware HP original print cartridges and rechargeable batteries For more information about recycling programs go to http www hp com recycle Chemical Substances HP is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with lega...

Page 36: ...Turkey EEE Regulation In Conformity with the EEE Regulation EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur 30 Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices ENWW ...

Page 37: ...pixel A defective whole pixel is always turned on a bright spot on a dark background or it is always off a dark spot on a bright background The first is the more visible of the two A defective sub pixel dot defect is less visible than a defective whole pixel and is small and only visible on a specific background To locate defective pixels the monitor should be viewed under normal operating conditi...

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