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HP 18.1 LCD ” Color Monitor User’s Guide

USING Your Monitor

18

English

English

The displayed image will disappear for a few seconds. The message 

Auto Video Input Selection Priority to 1

 (or 

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:

1

Select 

 and press 

 to enter the 

OSD MANAGER

 

submenu.

2

Select 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 use

1

Display the preset modes and user modes available

2

1.

Contains a record of any adjustments that the user makes in the main menu 
system.

2.

Standard factory configurations.

OSD

Summary of Contents for L1810

Page 1: ...een 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 ...

Page 2: ...ental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material Hewlett Packard assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by Hewlett Packard This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or ...

Page 3: ...d 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 er...

Page 4: ...mputers to automatically reduce the power consumption of the monitor Complies with the Energy Star Computers Program initiated by the US EPA2 specification 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...

Page 5: ... 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 ...

Page 6: ...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 conne...

Page 7: ...HP 18 1 LCD Color Monitor User s Guide Setting Up Your Monitor 6 EnglishEnglish Connecting the Cables continued VGA Connector DVI Connector ...

Page 8: ...g 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...

Page 9: ... the selected monitor Windows 2000 Users only 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 Properties 6 Click on the Driver tab 7 Click on Update Driver and click on Next 8 Select the Recommended option and click on Next 9 Check the Specify a Location ...

Page 10: ...onitor s features are made from the OSD on screen display 1 Press to enter the OSD main menu 2 Select 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 adjust...

Page 11: ...s 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 opt...

Page 12: ... the Language of your OSD Your OSD operates in several different languages To change the language of your OSD main menu 1 Select from the OSD menu then press to enter the LANGUAGE submenu 2 Select a language from the list using the control then press to confirm your selection and return to the main menu ...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...the main menu b Otherwise select R G or B from the USER COLOR submenu that appears and then press to confirm your selection 4 Adjust the color level using the controls then press to save your selection 5 Select 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 Res...

Page 15: ...onds 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 1 Select then press to enter the TIMER submenu 2 Select the feature you require using the control then press to confirm your selection ...

Page 16: ...mode This is due to the approximations made in the scaling process To display the image at the optimum quality 1 Select 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...

Page 17: ...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 ...

Page 18: ...s 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 o...

Page 19: ...enu items Changing the OSD Settings To change the position of the OSD or adjust the length of time each menu is displayed 1 Select and press to enter the OSD MANAGER submenu 2 Select 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 ...

Page 20: ...een 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 adj...

Page 21: ...information change the screen resolution of your computer The higher the screen resolution the more information you can see on the screen It is recommended that you use a resolution of 1280 X 1024 It is recommended that you use a refresh rate of 60 Hz The image refresh rate is the number of times per second that the image is redrawn To find out which resolutions and refresh rates are supported by ...

Page 22: ... modes refer to the manual that came with your computer Supported Video Modes Your monitor has the preset modes shown in the table below NOTE Selecting a combination of screen resolution image refresh rate higher than 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz can damage your monitor If you select a video mode not supported by your monitor the message NON SUPPORTED VIDEO MODE is displayed 1 Suspend mode is activated wh...

Page 23: ... Kensington lock security cable The cable can be attached to a slot located on the rear of the monitor 1 Insert the lock in the slot 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 The Kensington lock is not an HP accessory It cannot be ordered from HP Contact your reseller for more information ...

Page 24: ... that the video cable has no bent pins Test that the monitor works on another PC previously set to another monitor s supported resolution The picture is fuzzy Adjust your monitor using the Auto Adjustment function Refer to Auto Adjustment on page 12 If you are running a Windows 95 98 2000 Operating System then install the INF file Plug and Play driver Refer to How To Install The Drivers on page 8 ...

Page 25: ...mall and only visible on a specific background Defective means either the pixel or sub pixel is stuck always ON a bright spot on a dark background or it is stuck always OFF a dark spot on a bright background The first is the more visible of the two A dot defect is a stuck sub pixel Your HP D5069 will not have more than 10 total dot defects 8 stuck full pixels 8 stuck red sub pixels 5 stuck green s...

Page 26: ... MAX RESOLUTION H V RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION 1280 1024 75 Hz 1280 1024 at 75Hz IMAGE SIZE 359 H 287 V mm POWER SOURCE AC DC ADAPTER Input Rating 100 240V 2 0 1 0A Output 12V 5 8A Frequency 50 60 Hz Power Consumption less than 60W in Operating Mode less than 70W with USB OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Temperature 10 C to 35 C operating Humidity 20 RH through 80 RH without condensation STORAGE ENVIRONMENT Temp...

Page 27: ...ol to switch your monitor on and off automatically see Setting the Timer on page 14 Your monitor has an anti glare anti static screen coating To prevent damage to the monitor screen s coating use a regular household glass cleaner when cleaning the screen To clean the screen 1 Switch the monitor off and remove the power plug pull the plug not the cable 2 Soak a soft gauze cloth with isopropyl alcoh...

Page 28: ...es the end of its useful life HP has a product take back program in several countries The collected equipment is sent to one of HP s recycling facilities in Europe or the USA As many parts as possible are reused The remainder is recycled Special care is taken for batteries and other potentially toxic substances which are reduced to non harmful components through a special chemical process If you r...

Page 29: ...ranty repair or replacement Hewlett Packard HP warrants this monitor hardware product or accessory against defects in materials and workmanship for the applicable warranty period stated above commencing from the date of delivery of the product to the end user customer HP does not warrant that the HP hardware will operate uninterrupted or error free Model Warranty Period Service Provided D5069 3 ye...

Page 30: ... remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or parts which may have been subject to prior incidental use Proof of Purchase and Warranty Period In order to receive service or support for your hardware product for the warranty period proof of the original purchase date of the product may be required in order to establish the delivery date of your product If the delivery date is not availa...

Page 31: ...law HP s liability for property damage does not exceed the greater of 50 000 or the purchase price of the specific product that caused such damage LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Your Hewlett Packard TFT monitor uses high precision technology manufactured according to HP standards to guarantee trouble free personal computing Nevertheless your monitor may have cosmetic imperfections which coul...

Page 32: ...ARE FOR A FULL REFUND PROCEEDING WITH CONFIGURATION SIGNIFIES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE LICENSE TERMS HP Software Product License Agreement UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED BELOW THIS HP SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE AGREEMENT SHALL GOVERN THE USE OF ALL SOFTWARE THAT IS PROVIDED TO YOU THE CUSTOMER AS PART OF THE HP MONITOR PRODUCT IT SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY NON HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS THAT MAY BE FOUND ONLINE OR I...

Page 33: ...oy his her copies and adaptations or deliver them to the third party SUBLICENSING AND DISTRIBUTION Customer may not lease sublicense the software or distribute copies or adaptations of the software to the public in physical media or by telecommunication without the prior written consent of Hewlett Packard TERMINATION Hewlett Packard may terminate this software license for failure to comply with an...

Page 34: ...vable Media If supplied HP warrants the removable media if supplied upon which this product is recorded to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of NINETY 90 DAYS from the date of purchase In the event the media proves to be defective during the warranty period Customer s remedy shall be to return the media to HP for replacement Should HP be unable to repl...

Page 35: ...A AND NEW ZEALAND THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED DO NOT EXCLUDE RESTRICT OR MODIFY BUT ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU PART III Year 2000 Warranty Subject to all of the terms and limitations of the HP Limited Warranty Statement provided with this HP Product HP warrants that this ...

Page 36: ...00 3 2 1995 EN 61000 3 2 1995 Those products comply with the requirements of the following Directives and carry the CE marking accord ingly EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC both amended by the Directive 93 68 EEC The product complies with the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC 1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditio...

Page 37: ...e receiver is connected to Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Hewlett Packard s FCC Compliance Tests were conducted using HP supported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables such as those you receive with your system Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett Packard could void the user s authority to operate the equipment WARNING Hewlett Packard ...

Page 38: ...EnglishEnglish 37 HP 18 1 LCD Color Monitor User s Guide Regulatory Information Notice for Japan ...

Page 39: ...99 scheme which provides for international and environmental labelling of personal computers The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation and Statens Energimyndighet The Swedish National Energy Administration Approval requirements cover a wide range of is...

Page 40: ...rtain computer monitors Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses The relevant TCO 99 requirement states that batteries the colour generating layers of monitor screens and the electrical or electronics components must not contain any cadmium Mercury 3 Mercury is sometimes found in batteries relays and switches It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses The relevan...

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