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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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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 M
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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..
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1 Product Features 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
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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
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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 User’s Guide 1-3
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2 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 des
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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 Replacemen
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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 v
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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
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3 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
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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 electric
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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 oc
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Setting Up the Monitor Adjusting the Monitor The monitor is attached to an adjustable pedestal that allows you to position the monitor screen for the best viewing in your particular environment. 1. Grasp the sides of the monitor screen and gently but firmly tilt the top of the screen foward or backward as needed for your comfort. CAUTION: The maximum forward tilt is 5 degrees. The maximum backward tilt is 25 degrees for operation and 90 degrees for packing only. Tilting the Moni
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Setting Up the Monitor 2. While still holding the screen sides, move the screen up or down to the appropriate height within the range of the pedestal arm. Adjusting the Monitor Height 3. Grasp the sides of the monitor screen and swivel the screen left or right (45 degrees) as needed. Changing the Viewing Position You can rotate the monitor’s viewing position to either a landscape or portrait position. To rotate the display, you will need to install the Pivot software, which is c
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Setting Up the Monitor 1. Tilt the lower part of the monitor upwards. 2. Rotate the monitor clockwise until the monitor controls are on the left side. 3. Firmly push the lower part of the monitor downwards to secure it to the new position. Rotating the Monitor Screen 3-6 User’s Guide
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Setting Up the Monitor Removing the Monitor Base You can remove the monitor base to mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture. Read the caution and warning statements below before beginning the procedure. CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and the power and signal cables are both disconnected. If your monitor has a connected audio cable, disconnect it. WARNING: Do not remove the base from the monitor whi
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Setting Up the Monitor 2. Remove the four screws as shown in the following illustration. Removing the Monitor Base 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 monitor base from the monitor. 3-8 User’s Guide
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Setting Up the Monitor Mounting the Monitor 1. Remove the monitor base. Refer to “Removing the Monitor Base” steps in the previous section. After the base is removed from the monitor, four threaded mounting holes are exposed on the monitor back panel to be used for mounting purposes. These mounting holes are spaced 75 or 100mm apart and are compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) standard for mounting flat panel displays. 2. Mount the monitor to a swing arm
