HP L1815 User Manual

18.1-inch lcd monitor (18.1-inch viewable image)

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hp L1815
P4830A
18.1-inch LCD monitor
(18.1-inch viewable image)
user's guide
www.hp.com/go/monitorsupport

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  • Page 1 L1815 P4830A 18.1-inch LCD monitor (18.1-inch viewable image) user’s guide www.hp.com/go/monitorsupport...
  • Page 2 HP 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.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    If you are unsure that you can lift the equipment safely, do not try to move it without help. Before you connect any cables or install the HP monitor, refer to the above safety instructions. Also, refer to the set up poster and the documentation included with the PC and the video adapter to ensure this equipment is correctly installed.
  • Page 4 These recommendations can be found in the online version of the Working in Comfort guide, which is preloaded on the hard disk of your HP computer. They can also be found on the HP Working in Comfort Web site at www.hp.com/ergo along with other information.
  • Page 5 What the hp L1815 Monitor Offers Auto/Select Input selection/Adjustment The HP L1815 monitor is a liquid crystal display (LCD) 18.1-inch, high resolution, multi-synchronous color monitor. Multi-synchronous means that the monitor can be used with a range of video modes. It is optimized for use with all HP computers.
  • Page 6 HP computers to automatically reduce the power consumption of the monitor NOTE: As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. • Compliance with stringent Swedish Low Emissions guidelines TCO '99 on certain models •...
  • Page 7: Unpacking The Monitor

    L1815 LCD Monitor Unpacking the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor Check for the following items. If they are missing or damaged, consult your retailer immediately. • 1 liquid crystal display (LCD) • 1 power cord • 1 video cable (VGA to DVI-I) •...
  • Page 8: Setting Up The Monitor

    Look at the following diagram and follow the steps listed below to connect the cables to the LCD monitor. CAUTION: Before you connect any cables or install the HP monitor, refer to the safety instructions at the beginning of this manual. Refer also to the documentation that came with the computer to ensure this equipment is correctly installed.
  • Page 9 To connect the cables to the monitor: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Plug the video cable into the correct video connector (VGA or DVI-I) on the back of the monitor. Secure the cable by tightening the thumbscrews. VGA cable...
  • Page 10 The cable can be attached a slot located on the rear of the monitor. NOTE: The security lock is not an HP accessory. It cannot be ordered from HP. Contact your retailer for more information.
  • Page 11 To secure the monitor: 1 Insert the lock in one of the two slots 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.
  • Page 12 You can remove the monitor’s pedestal to mount the monitor on a wall. NOTE: The VESA Wall Mount is not an HP accessory. It cannot be ordered from HP. Contact your reseller for more information. The LCD monitor is fragile.
  • Page 13 L1815 LCD Monitor Removing your monitor’s pedestal 3 Remove the four screws from the base. 4 Lift the pedestal from the monitor. 5 The monitor can now be mounted on a wall.
  • Page 14: How To Install The Drivers

    3 Click on the Settings tab. 4 Click on Advanced Properties or Advanced... and select the Monitor tab. 5 Click on Change... to select the model of the HP Monitor you are using. 6 Click on Have Disk. 7 Click on Browse to find the *.INF file on your CD-ROM in the root directory and click on OK.
  • Page 15 OK. 11 Click Next to install the selected monitor driver. The operating system and your HP monitor are now set up to work together for the best performance. If the installation procedure of the monitor driver for the...
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Monitor

    L1815 LCD Monitor Adjusting the Monitor Adjusting the Monitor The monitor display has several adjustable settings which may need to be fine tuned occasionally. Adjust the monitor: • When the monitor is installed for the first time. • If the resolution (number of pixels on the display) or refresh rate (vertical scan frequency rate) has been changed.
  • Page 17 No direct access function. Amber: power saving mode Green: full power mode Off: monitor is off hp L1815 LCD Monitor Adjusting the Monitor OSD Menu Function UP and DOWN buttons are used to navigate through main menu or...
  • Page 18: Using The Monitor

    Manager. The monitor has control buttons that you can use to open the On-Screen Display to select and adjust display settings. When you press the Menu button on the front of your monitor, the OSD Main Controls window pops up and you can start making adjustments to your monitor’s various features.
  • Page 19 L1815 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor The OSD Tree Below is an overall view of the OSD. You can use this as a reference to find your way among the various adjustments. Analog Signal Input...
  • Page 20 L1815 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor Digital Signal Input...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with the monitor, these tips may help you solve the problem. Try the following steps before calling HP. If you find: No picture and the light indicator on the front of the LCD panel is off: •...
  • Page 22 Nevertheless, the display may have a few cosmetic imperfections that appear as small dark or bright spots. This is not specific to HP but linked to the current state of the art of LCD manufacturing. In fact, an LCD screen is made of millions of small "sub-pixels" that are each turned on or off by a transistor and it is extremely difficult to manufacture millions of perfect transistors on a large surface.
  • Page 23 Under these conditions the HP L1815 monitor shall not show more than (whichever of the following limits is reached first): • a total of 6 sub-pixel defects (of whatever nature) or • 4 defective red sub-pixels or • 4 defective green sub-pixels or •...
  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    L1815 LCD Monitor Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Liquid Crystal Display Size Display (LCD) Type Input Signal Video Synchronization Interface Input Connector Scanning Horizontal Frequency Vertical Resolution Maximum (H x V) Recommended Power Source AC/DC Embedded Power Supply DC Outlet...
  • Page 25: Care And Cleaning

    • Do not let liquid get on or into the monitor. • Do not store or use the monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold.
  • Page 26: Environmental Information

    HP has a strong commitment to the environment. The HP monitor has been designed with respect for the environment as much as possible. HP can also take back your old monitor for recycling when it reaches the end of its useful life.
  • Page 27: Regulatory Information

    L1815 LCD Monitor Regulatory Information Regulatory Information...
  • Page 28: Notice For Canada

    • Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Safety Warning for USA If the power cord is not supplied with the monitor, select the proper power cord according to your national electric specifications. • USA: use a UL listed type SVT detachable power cord.
  • Page 29 L1815 LCD Monitor Regulatory Information TCO '99 Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO’95 or TCO'99 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
  • Page 30: Environmental Requirements

    L1815 LCD Monitor Regulatory Information The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.
  • Page 31 L1815 LCD Monitor Regulatory Information The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries, the colour-generating layers of display screens and the electrical or electronics components must not contain any cadmium. Mercury:** Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.
  • Page 32: Hp General Hardware Warranty

    HP dealer or other HP designate. Unless otherwise stated or agreed upon in writing with HP, all hardware components must be returned for refund with the entire system process unit. HP software is covered by the HP Software Product Limited Warranty located in your HP product manual.
  • Page 33: Limitation Of Warranty

    SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. The foregoing limitation of liability shall not apply in the event that any HP product sold hereunder is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be defective and to have directly caused bodily injury, death, or property damage.
  • Page 34 L1815 LCD Monitor Hardware Warranty...

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