Page 3 - Contents; Product Features
Contents 1 Product Features 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Cleaning the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Shippi...
Page 4 - A Troubleshooting
Contents Optimizing Digital Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9 Identifying Monitor Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10 Sleep Timer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10 HP Display LiteSaver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 7 - Product Features
1 Product Features The Flat Panel Display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: L1506 Model ■ 15-inch (38.1 cm) viewable area display. ■ 1024 x 768 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Wide viewing...
Page 11 - Important Safety Information
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 ...
Page 12 - Maintenance Guidelines
Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Ä 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...
Page 13 - Cleaning the Monitor; Shipping the Monitor
Safety and Maintenance Guidelines ■ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings. ■ Do not drop your monitor or place it on an unstable surface. ■ Do not allow ...
Page 15 - Setting Up the Monitor; Installing the Monitor Pedestal
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. Installing the Monitor Pedestal To install the monitor pedestal: 1. Place the pedestal plate on your desktop or table and chec...
Page 17 - Connecting the Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Monitor 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. 2. Connect the monitor signal cable on the back of the monitor to the video connector on the rear panel of the computer. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or...
Page 20 - Removing the Monitor Base
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. Ä CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the m...
Page 21 - Mounting the Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor 3. Remove the three screws 2 as shown in the following illustration. Removing the Monitor Base Ä CAUTION: Ensure that the bottom of the monitor base is positioned over a table or desktop before removing the base from the monitor. 4. Remove the monitor base 3 from the monitor. ...
Page 22 - Locating the Rating Labels
Setting Up the Monitor Ä CAUTION: This monitor supports the VESA industry standard 100mm mounting holes. To attach a third party mounting solution to the monitor, four 4mm, 0.7 pitch, and 10mm long screws are required (not provided with the monitor). Longer screws should not be used because they may...
Page 23 - Operating the Monitor; Software and Utilities; The Information File
4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities The monitor includes a CD that contains two files you can install on your computer: ■ an .INF (Information) file ■ an .ICM (Image Color Matching) file Adobe Acrobat Reader is supplied on this CD and can be installed from the menu. ✎ If the monitor does ...
Page 24 - The Image Color Matching File
Operating the Monitor work through separate BNC type connectors or through distribution buffers/boxes. You may need to install the .INF file if these conditions are not met. The Image Color Matching File The .ICM file provides accurate color representation. The .ICM files are data files that are use...
Page 25 - Downloading from the Worldwide Web
Operating the Monitor 6. Ensure that the proper resolution and refresh rates appear in the Windows Display control panel. ✎ 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 INF and ICM Readme file on the...
Page 26 - Front Panel Controls
Operating the Monitor Front Panel Controls ‘ Control Function 1 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. 2 – ( Minus button) • Navigates backward through the OSD menu and decreases adjustment levels. • If the OSD menu is inactive, activates the auto adjustment feature to optimize the screen image....
Page 27 - Adjusting Monitor Settings
Operating the Monitor Adjusting Monitor Settings Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences. To access the OSD, do the following: 1. If the monitor is not already on, press the Power switch to turn on the monitor. 2. To access the OSD Menu, press the...
Page 28 - Using the On-Screen Display
Operating the Monitor 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. ✎ If the buttons remain untouched for 10 seconds while displaying a menu, new adjustments will be discarded and the settings will rever...
Page 30 - Adjusting Screen Quality
Operating the Monitor Advanced OSD Menu Levels (Continued) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Factory Preset Mode Display On / Off Selection N Power-On Status On / Off Selection N Display Sleep Timer Timer Set Menu N Serial Number Displays monitor serial number Basic Menu Cancel Save and Return OSD Control Hor...
Page 31 - Optimizing Digital Conversion
Operating the Monitor For more precise adjustments, run the Adjustment Pattern provided on the CD and use the Clock and Clock Phase controls (accessible from the OSD menu) as described in the following section. Optimizing Digital Conversion This monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the fl...
Page 32 - Identifying Monitor Conditions
Operating the Monitor Identifying Monitor Conditions Special messages will appear on the monitor screen when identifying the following monitor conditions: ■ Input Signal Out of Range— Indicates the monitor does not support the input signal because the resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher ...
Page 34 - HP Display LiteSaver; Installing the HP Display LiteSaver Software
Operating the Monitor 13. Set the Timer mode to On to activate the Sleep Timer settings. 14. When you are finished, select Save and Return to exit the menu. The fifth selection, Sleep Now, turns the monitor backlights off immediately and stays in sleep mode until the next On Time activates or a moni...
Page 36 - sRGB Support
Operating the Monitor Configure Options Function OK Stores the current settings and minimizes HP Display LiteSaver to the System Tray. Cancel Restores the previous settings and minimizes HP Display LiteSaver to the System Tray. HP Display LiteSaver will continue to run. Help Opens the online help fi...
Page 37 - Changing the Color Temperature; Settings
Operating the Monitor Changing the Color Temperature 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel of the monitor to launch the Main Menu of the OSD. 2. Select Advanced Menu to access all options in the Main Menu. 3. Select Color to display the Color Temperature menu. 4. Select sRGB. 5. Select Save an...
Page 38 - Set as Default
Operating the Monitor 5. To activate a color profile for your monitor, you must set it as the Default Monitor Profile. Select “sRGB Color Space Profile,” then click Set as Default button. 6. Click Apply or OK . 4–16 User Guide
Page 39 - Troubleshooting; Solving Common Problems
A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power switch on front panel of the monitor is...
Page 42 - Using the Worldwide Web
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The HP Display LiteSaver may not be compatible with your computer system. Some notebook computers are not compatible and the monitor power can not be controlled. Confirm that the HP Display LiteSaver is compatible with your system. 1. Right-click on th...
Page 43 - Preparing to call Technical Support
Troubleshooting Preparing 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: ■ The monitor ■ Monitor model number ■ Serial number for the monitor ■ Pur...
Page 45 - Technical Specifications
B Technical Specifications ✎ All performance specifications are provided by the component manufacturers. Performance specifications represent the highest specification of all HP’s component manufacturers’ typical level specifications for performance and actual performance may vary either higher or l...
Page 50 - Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions
Technical Specifications L1906 Flat Panel Monitor (Continued) Power Consumption <37 watts Input Terminals 15-pin D-type connector with cable included. Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults. This...
Page 51 - Entering User Modes
Technical Specifications Factory Preset Display Modes (Continued) Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Vert Freq (Hz) 13 1152 x 900 71.7 76.1 14 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 15 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 * Modes 12, 13, 14, and 15 apply to L1706 and L1906 models only Entering User Modes The video controller sign...
Page 52 - Energy Saver Feature
Technical Specifications Energy Saver Feature When the monitor is in its normal operating mode, the monitor uses less than 40 watts of power and the Power light is green. The monitor also supports a reduced power state. The reduced power state will be entered into if the monitor detects the absence ...
Page 53 - Agency Regulatory Notices
C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a res...
Page 54 - Modifications
Agency Regulatory Notices 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 operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made wit...
Page 55 - Materials disposal; Canadian Notice
Agency Regulatory Notices To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product. Materials disposal This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end-of-life: ■ Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the display LCD. ■ Lead in...
Page 57 - Japanese Notice
Agency Regulatory Notices Japanese Notice Korean Notice ENERGY STAR Compliance Monitors that are marked with the ENERGY STAR Logo meet the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR program. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Hewlett Packard Company has determined that this p...
Page 58 - Japanese Power Cord Requirements
Agency Regulatory Notices The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with the monitor meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased the equipment. If you need to obtain a power cord for a different country, you should purchase a power cord that is approved for use i...