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Anti-glare, anti-static screen coating
0.28mm dot
pitch for
excellent
graphics
Full scan TFT
screen that gives
an edge-to-edge
image
Power Status indicator
On/off switch
Auto-adjustment button
Video Input LEDs
Button to operate on-screen
menus
Button to select Video Input Multi-function adjustment control and browser
hp L1810
D5069
18.1-inch LCD Color Monitor
(18.1-inch Viewable Image)
User’s Guide
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Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Hewlett-Packard assumes no responsibility
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HP 18.1 LCD ” Color Monitor User’s Guide Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions WARNING For your safety always connect equipment to a grounded wall outlet. Always use a power cord with a properly grounded plug, such as the one provided with the equipment, or one in compliance with your national safety standards. This equipment can be disconnected from the power by removing the power cord from the power outlet. This means the equipment must be located close to an easily
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HP 18.1 LCD” Color Monitor User’s Guide What Your New Monitor Offers What Your New Monitor Offers Your HP monitor is a 18.1-inch (diagonal and viewable image), high resolution, liquid crystal multi-synchronous color monitor. Multi- synchronous means that the monitor supports a large range of video modes (see “Supported Video Modes” on page 21). It is optimized to be used with all Hewlett-Packard computers. Your HP LCD color monitor has the following features: • A 18.1-inch Thin Film Transi
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HP 18.1 LCD ” Color Monitor User’s Guide Unpacking Your Monitor Unpacking Your 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 US EPA. 4 EnglishEnglish
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HP 18.1 LCD” Color Monitor User’s Guide Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor Where to Place the Monitor Place your monitor on a flat sturdy surface. Ensure the operating site is free from excessive heat and moisture. WARNING Before you connect any cables, or install your HP monitor, refer to the safety instructions at the beginning of this manual. Refer also to the user’s manual that accompanies your PC and video adapter to ensure this equipment is correctly installed. Connecting th
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HP 18.1 LCD ” Color Monitor User’s Guide Setting Up Your Monitor Connecting the Cables continued. VGA Connector DVI Connector 6 EnglishEnglish
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HP 18.1 LCD” Color Monitor User’s Guide Connecting Additional Devices to Your Monitor Connecting Additional Devices to Your Monitor The following diagram indicates additional devices that can be connected. Microphone In Jack Headphone/Speaker Headphone/Speaker In Jack Out Jack Microphone Out USB Connectors Jack (Some Models Only) USB Connectors (Models A & J Only) A USB-hub is integrated in the base of your monitor stand. USB connectors automate peripheral connection by using plug and play i
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HP 18.1 LCD ” Color Monitor User’s Guide How To Install The Drivers How To Install The Drivers In order to take advantage of the Plug & Play functionality of your Windows 95/98/2000 operating system, HP Monitors come with a driver. To install this driver: Windows 95 1 Click on Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel. and 98 Users 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 Change... to selec
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HP 18.1 LCD” Color Monitor User’s Guide Adjusting Your Monitor Adjusting Your Monitor You can adjust your monitor for VGA specific parameters (i.e. position, phase, clock), the contrast and brightness and select a video input channel using the controls located on the front panel of your monitor. Power Status Indicator On/Off Switch Button AUTO Video Input LEDs Button Button to Select Video Input Control (multi-function control for adjusting brightness/contrast, menu browser and adjustment
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HP 18.1 LCD ” Color Monitor User’s Guide Adjusting Your Monitor When to Adjust your Monitor 1 Using the DVI interface (video input LED number 1 is on) on o on n . When the monitor is installed for the first time - The only adjustment you may need to perform concerns the contrast, brightness and color. This is a specific advantage of DVI. 2 Using the VGA interface (video input LED number 2 is o on on) on n . • When the monitor is installed for the first time • If the resolution or frequency ha
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HP 18.1 LCD” Color Monitor User’s Guide USING Your Monitor USING Your Monitor Changing 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. EnglishEnglish 11
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HP 18.1 LCD ” Color Monitor User’s Guide USING Your Monitor Brightness and Contrast To adjust brightness and contrast directly: 1 Rotate the adjustment control to select or 2 Make your adjustments using the control. It is recommended that you select a value of around 70% for brightness and 50% for contrast. 3 Press to save your adjustments. NOTE You can also adjust the contrast and brightness by selecting CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS from the OSD main menu. Make your adjustments using the c
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HP 18.1 LCD” Color Monitor User’s Guide USING Your Monitor Color Your monitor displays a combination of red, blue and green to show a full color image. To change the proportions of red, blue and green, you need to change the color temperature: 1 Select and press to enter the COLOR submenu. 2 Select the feature you require using the control, then press to confirm your selection. 3 a) If you are selecting a preset color temperature, select EXIT, then press to return to the main menu. b) O
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HP 18.1 LCD ” Color Monitor User’s Guide USING Your Monitor 2 Select YES using the control, then press to confirm your selection. The monitor image will disappear for a few seconds 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 Sele
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HP 18.1 LCD” Color Monitor User’s Guide USING Your Monitor The following table describes the time control options available: Menu Item Use to Action Current Time Set the current local 1. Select the hour setting using the time control, then press to confirm your selection. Standby Time Set the time at which 2. Select the correct hour, then press you wish your LCD to to confirm your selection. switch OFF 3. To select the minute setting repeat steps 1 On Time Set the time at which and 2
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HP 18.1 LCD ” Color Monitor User’s Guide USING Your Monitor 2 Select the feature you require using the control, then press to confirm your selection and return to the main menu. The following table describes the options available: Image Size Use to... Menu Item FULL SCREEN Display the image at a size that fills the entire screen ASPECT RATIO Display the image at maximum size, while maintaining the aspect ratio of the original image 1:1 Display the image at actual pixel size NOTE If your are
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HP 18.1 LCD” Color Monitor User’s Guide USING Your Monitor Manual Selection To manually select an input channel, use the video input button. This is located beneath the front panel of the monitor next to the Video Input LED’s. If you want to receive a signal from a computer connected to 1 (DVI) select the following. AUTO 2 1 If you want to receive a signal from a computer connected to 2 (VGA) select the following: AUTO 2 1 If two operational computers are connected, the monitor is only abl
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HP 18.1 LCD ” Color Monitor User’s Guide USING Your Monitor The displayed image will disappear for a few seconds. The message Auto Video Input Selection Priority to 1 (or 2 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: Menu Item Select to... SERIAL NUMBER Display the
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HP 18.1 LCD” Color Monitor User’s Guide USING Your Monitor The following table describes the OSD settings available: OSD Manager Use to Adjust... Action Menu Item PROTECTED OSD (See “Protected OSD” on page 20) OSD TIMEOUT The duration your on- Adjust the number of seconds using screen menu appears on the adjustment control, then press screen to return the OSD MANAGER submenu. INFORM ON/OFF The duration the Select ON or OFF using the information box appears adjustment control, then press on
