HP L1530 - Manual

User’s Guide 2–1 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...

2–2 User’s Guide 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 Unin...

2–4 User’s Guide 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...

User’s Guide 3–1 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 on...

3–4 User’s Guide 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 scree...

Setting Up the Monitor User’s Guide 3–5 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...

Setting Up the Monitor User’s Guide 3–7 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 monit...

Setting Up the Monitor User’s Guide 3–9 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...

User’s Guide 4–1 4 Operating the Monitor Installing the Information Files The CD-ROM included with this monitor contains two information files to be installed onto your computer; an .INF file and an .ICM file. ■ The .INF file defines monitor resources and provides specifications used by most operati...

4–2 User’s Guide Operating the Monitor Front Panel Components L1530 and L1730 Monitor Components ‘ No. Control Function 1 Speakers Audio feature for music, alarms, etc. (multimedia models only) 2 Menu button Launches the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu and selects functions. 3 – ( Minus button) • When ...

Operating the Monitor User’s Guide 4–3 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 OS...

4–4 User’s Guide Operating the Monitor 3. To navigate through the OSD Menu, press the + (Plus) button on the monitor’s front panel to scroll up, or the – (Minus) button to scroll in reverse. 4. To select an item from the OSD Menu, use the + or – buttons to scroll to and highlight your selection, the...

Operating the Monitor User’s Guide 4–7 Adjusting Screen Quality Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before performing the following procedures. The Auto-adjustment feature automatically fine-tunes the image quality each time a new video mode is displayed. If additional image quality improvem...

4–8 User’s Guide Operating the Monitor ■ Clock Phase—Increase/decrease the value to minimize video distortion or video jitter. ✎ When using the controls, you will obtain the best results by using the Auto-Adjustment pattern application provided on the CD-ROM. ✎ When adjusting the Clock and Clock Pha...

Operating the Monitor User’s Guide 4–9 ❏ If the OSD is locked, press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD. ❏ If the OSD is unlocked, press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to lock the OSD. Sleep Timer Mode The Sleep Timer mode is an energy-saving feature that enables you ...

User’s Guide A–1 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 is turned off. ...

Troubleshooting User’s Guide A–3 Using the Worldwide Web Before contacting customer services, refer to the support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/support Preparing to call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section, you may need to call technica...

User’s Guide B–1 B Technical Specifications L1530 Model 15-inch Flat Panel Monitor DisplayType 15.0 in.TFT LCD 38.1 cm Viewable Image Size 15.0-inch diagonal 38.1 cm Maximum Weight(Unpacked) 9.9 lb. 4.5 kg (unpacked) Dimensions (includes pedestal)Height (adjustable)DepthWidth 12.13 to 14.69 in.10 in...

B–4 User’s Guide Technical Specifications Entering User Modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if: ■ You are not using a standard graphics adapter. ■ You are not using a preset mode. If this occurs, you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor...

Technical Specifications User’s Guide B–5 Energy Saver Feature When the monitor is in its normal operating mode, the Power light is green. The monitor also supports a reduced power state. The reduced power state is entered into if the monitor detects the absence of either the horizontal sync signal ...

User’s Guide C–1 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 inte...

C–2 User’s Guide Agency Regulatory Notices Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations. Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only This device comp...

Agency Regulatory Notices User’s Guide C–3 Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Ca...

C–4 User’s Guide Agency Regulatory Notices Korean Notice EPA Energy Star Compliance Monitors that are marked with the Energy Star Logo meet the requirements of the EPA Energy Star program. As an Energy Star Partner, Hewlett Packard Company has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guide...

Agency Regulatory Notices User’s Guide C–5 The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product's electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product. In additio...

User’s Guide D–1 D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to HP standards, to guarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small bright or dark spots. This is common t...