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l15_7_820.fm Page 2 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Notice Notice The information contained in the documents accompanying this product 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.
l15_7_820.fm Page 3 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions ! CAUTION: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol inside an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage which may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
l15_7_820.fm Page 4 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Important Safety Instructions serviceable parts inside. Only qualified service personnel should service these parts. Make sure the computer is turned off before connecting or disconnecting a display peripheral. Working in Comfort To optimize your comfort and productivity, it’s important that you set up your work area correctly and use your HP equipment properly.
l15_7_820.fm Page 5 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor What the hp L1520 Monitor Offers What the hp L1520 Monitor Offers Full scan TFT screen that gives edge-to-edge image Anti-glare surface On/Off Status LED indicator Auto/Select Right Browse/Contrast Left Browse/Brightness Menu Slim and space-saving The HP L1520 monitor is a liquid crystal display (LCD) 15-inch, high resolution, multi-synchronous color monitor.
l15_7_820.fm Page 6 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor What the hp L1520 Monitor Offers • True color (16 million colors) • Auto-adjustment of image position, clock, and phase for the VGA interface • An onscreen display (OSD) manager that allows you to adjust all settings through onscreen menus. • The monitor has VESA compliant mounting to allow for simple wall or arm mounting (refer to “Removing your monitor’s pedestal” on page 21).
l15_7_820.fm Page 7 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor What the hp L1520 Monitor Offers On selected models only: • Multimedia base with stereo speakers. Includes audio and microphone cables • Height adjustment facility • Pivot enabled to provide portrait-landscape option.
l15_7_820.fm Page 8 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor What the hp L1720 Monitor Offers What the hp L1720 Monitor Offers Full scan TFT screen that gives edge-to-edge graphics Anti-glare surface Menu Left Browse/Brightness Right Browse/Contrast Auto/Select Status LED indicator On/Off Slim and space-saving The HP L1720 monitor is a liquid crystal display (LCD) 17-inch, high resolution, multi-synchronous color monitor.
l15_7_820.fm Page 9 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor What the hp L1720 Monitor Offers The HP L1720 monitor has the following features: • A 17-inch LCD; thin film transistor (TFT) with an anti-glare, hard coated surface • Support of video modes up to 1280 x 1024 at a 75 Hz refresh rate • Analog/Digital interface: a VGA (analog) and a DVI-D (digital) connector enables connection to up to two computers at the same time • True color (16.
l15_7_820.fm Page 10 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor What the hp L1720 Monitor Offers On selected models only: • Multimedia base with stereo speakers. Includes audio and microphone cables • Height adjustment facility • Pivot enabled to provide portrait-landscape option.
l15_7_820.fm Page 11 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor What the hp L1820 Monitor Offers What the hp L1820 Monitor Offers Full scan TFT screen that gives edge-to-edge graphics Anti-glare surface Menu Left Browse/Brightness Right Browse/Contrast Auto/Select Status LED indicator On/Off Slim and space-saving The HP L1820 monitor is a liquid crystal display (LCD) 18-inch, high resolution, multi-synchronous color monitor.
l15_7_820.fm Page 12 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor What the hp L1820 Monitor Offers The HP L1820 monitor has the following features: • An 18-inch LCD; thin film transistor (TFT) with an anti-glare, hard coated surface • Support of video modes up to 1280 x 1024 at a 75 Hz refresh rate • Analog/Digital interface: a VGA (analog) and a DVI-D (digital) connector enables connection to up to two computers at the same time • True color (16.
l15_7_820.fm Page 13 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Unpacking the Monitor The following sections apply to both monitors unless otherwise indicated. Unpacking the Monitor Check for the following items. If they are missing or damaged, consult your retailer immediately.
l15_7_820.fm Page 14 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Where to place the monitor Place the monitor on a flat, sturdy surface. Ensure that the operating site is free from excessive heat and moisture. For best performance, make sure nothing is resting on the monitor. ! WARNING: Before you connect any cables or install the HP monitor, refer to the safety instructions at the beginning of this manual.
l15_7_820.fm Page 15 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the cables to the monitor Look at the following diagram and follow the steps listed below to connect the cables to the LCD monitor. CAUTION: This monitor is equipped with an auto-sensing power supply for voltage ranges 100—240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use the monitor with the supplied DC adapter only.
l15_7_820.fm Page 16 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor 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-D) on the back of the monitor and into the corresponding video connector on the computer. Secure the cable by tightening the thumbscrews.
l15_7_820.fm Page 17 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor CAUTION: Do not connect the audio cable to the Speaker Out connector on the computer: the audio system of the monitor could be damaged. The audio cable must be connected to the Audio Out connector. HP recommends you keep the audio cable connected to the Audio Out connector on the computer at all times when using the monitor. 4a.
l15_7_820.fm Page 18 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor 5 Unscrew the thumbscrews on the video cable(s) and disconnect the video cable(s). Securing your monitor Your monitor can be secured to a desk or to any other fixed object, using a security lock cable. The cable can be attached to a slot located on the rear of the monitor. NOTE: The security lock is not an HP accessory. It cannot be ordered from HP.
l15_7_820.fm Page 19 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Changing your monitor’s viewing position (selected models only) To tilt your monitor: Firmly push or pull the lower part of the screen. To change your monitor to portrait or landscape: Your monitor can be rotated to either a landscape or portrait position. 1 Tilt the lower part of the monitor upwards. 2 Rotate the monitor clockwise until the monitor controls are on the left side.
l15_7_820.fm Page 20 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Connecting additional devices to your monitor (selected models only) The following picture shows that additional devices can be connected to the monitor. On the side of the audio base, the monitor has one headphone connector and one microphone connector. You can use these connectors to connect various compatible devices.
l15_7_820.fm Page 21 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Removing your monitor’s pedestal Removing your monitor’s pedestal These HP LCD monitors are compliant with VESA Wall Mounting. 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. CAUTION: The LCD monitor is fragile. 1 Place the monitor on a flat, clean surface.
l15_7_820.fm Page 22 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Removing your monitor’s pedestal 3 Unscrew the metal fixing. 4 Lift the pedestal from the monitor. 5 The monitor can now be mounted on a wall.
l15_7_820.fm Page 23 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor How to Install the Drivers How to Install the Drivers The HP monitor comes with driver software that allows you to take advantage of the Plug and Play feature of the Windows® 95 Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system. This software enables the computer to communicate with the monitor and use all the monitor features.
l15_7_820.fm Page 24 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor How to Install the Drivers Windows 2000 and XP Users NOTE: The procedure for installing the driver for your operating system may vary. To install the driver: 1 Click Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Display. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Click Advanced Properties or Advanced, and select the Monitor tab. 5 Click Properties. 6 Select the Driver tab.
l15_7_820.fm Page 25 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 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. • If the graphic card has been changed.
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l15_7_820.fm Page 27 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor Using the Monitor Using the On-Screen Display Manager (OSD) The monitor comes pre-configured to provide the best viewing image. However, you can fine-tune the display using Display Manager. The monitor has control buttons that you can use to open the On-Screen Display Manager to select and adjust display settings. To adjust display settings: 1 Press the Menu button Manager.
l15_7_820.fm Page 28 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor Icon Setting option Setting description Horizontal Position* Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image. Vertical Position* Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image. Clock* Adjusts the frequency of the pixel clock to minimize vertical bars. Phase* Adjusts the phase value to minimize horizontal bars.
l15_7_820.fm Page 29 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor NOTE: Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Clock and Phase settings do not need to be adjusted for displays operating in digital mode (using the DVI input), therefore these icons do not appear in digital mode.
l15_7_820.fm Page 30 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor 3 Press the Menu button to exit the setting screen. • If the viewable image is positioned too far too the right or left, you can adjust its horizontal position. In the Horizontal Position screen, pressing the left Browse button moves the horizontal position to the left, and pressing the right Browse button moves the horizontal position to the right.
l15_7_820.fm Page 31 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor To auto-adjust these parameters: 1 Access the auto-adjustment function by pressing the Select/Auto button on your monitor, then choosing the Auto option from the OSD menu. 2 If the result is not satisfactory, open the “auto adjustment pattern.exe” file on the CD-ROM provided, and repeat step 1.
l15_7_820.fm Page 32 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor To adjust the Color temperature: 1 Press the Browse buttons to select a color temperature. 2 Press the Menu button to save the setting and exit the setting screen. To adjust User Color: 1 Press the Browse buttons until User is selected. 2 Press the Select button to open the User Color window. 3 Press the Browse buttons to select the color you want to adjust.
l15_7_820.fm Page 33 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor OSD settings To change OSD settings: 1 Open the OSD setting screen. See “Using the On-Screen Display Manager (OSD)” on page 27. Five options appear: Protected OSD, OSD Timeout, Inform On/Off, H Position, and V Position. 2 Press the Browse buttons to select the option you want to adjust. 3 Press the Select button to display its setting screen.
l15_7_820.fm Page 34 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor To adjust Inform On/Off: Turning Inform on displays the chosen resolution and refresh rate for three seconds, whenever you change them. Turning Inform off prevents this information from being displayed. 1 Press the Browse buttons to select On or Off. The setting is automatically saved as you adjust it. 2 Press the Menu button to exit the setting screen.
l15_7_820.fm Page 35 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor To use Mode Recall 1 Open the Mode Recall setting screen. See “Using the On-Screen Display Manager (OSD)” on page 27. A window with a red bar appears. 2 Press the Select button to proceed with Mode Recall, or press the Menu button to exit without resetting. 3 If you reset with Mode Recall, press the Menu button to exit the setting screen.
l15_7_820.fm Page 36 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor 2 Press the Menu button to exit the setting screen. Serial Number You may need to provide the display serial number to HP Support technicians to help them serve you better during a Support call. To view a Serial Number: 1 Open the Serial Number setting screen. See “Using the On-Screen Display Manager (OSD)” on page 27. The serial number is displayed.
l15_7_820.fm Page 37 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor Input Priority When connecting two computers to the monitor (one VGA input and one DVI input), the input priority selects the image that will be displayed. (1) represents VGA and (2) represents DVI. You can use this setting to switch between the two video inputs, analog and digital. The default active video input is analog (1). To set Input Priority: 1 Open the Mode Info setting screen.
l15_7_820.fm Page 38 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor 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: • • • • Check that the monitor is turned on. Check that the power cord is properly connected. Check the electrical outlet.
l15_7_820.fm Page 39 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Troubleshooting Pixels are missing: • See “LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the hp L1520 Monitor” on page 40. • See “LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the hp L1720 Monitor” on page 41. • See “LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the hp L1820 Monitor” on page 42.
l15_7_820.fm Page 40 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the hp L1520 Monitor LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the hp L1520 Monitor The HP L1520 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.
l15_7_820.fm Page 41 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the hp L1720 Monitor LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the hp L1720 Monitor The HP L1720 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.
l15_7_820.fm Page 42 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the hp L1820 Monitor LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the hp L1820 Monitor The HP L1820 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.
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l15_7_820.fm Page 44 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Technical Specifications for the hp L1720 Monitor Technical Specifications for the hp L1720 Monitor Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Input Signal Interface Scanning Frequency Resolution (H x V) Power Source Display Size Type Video Synchronization Input Connector Horizontal Vertical Maximum Recommended AC/DC Adapter Base Unit Input Current: 3.5 A (3,5 A) Operating mode: 45 W max.
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l15_7_820.fm Page 46 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning To maximize the screen life span of this product and to prevent damage to the liquid crystal display, it is recommended that you: • 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. • Do not store or use the monitor in a dusty environment or in locations exposed to high humidity.
l15_7_820.fm Page 47 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Environmental Information 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. HP has a product take-back program in several countries.
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l15_7_820.fm Page 49 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Regulatory Information Notice for the USA: FCC Class B Statement Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning: 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 residential installation.
l15_7_820.fm Page 50 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Regulatory Information Notice for Korea Notice for Germany Hinweis für Deutschland: Geräuschemission Lärmangabe nach Maschinenlärmverordnung — 3 GSGV (Deutschland) LpA < 70db am Arbeitsplatz normaler Betrieb nach EN27779: 11.
l15_7_820.fm Page 51 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Regulatory Information The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environmental, ergonomic, usability, reduction of electric and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical safety. Why do we have environmentally labeled computers? In many countries, environmental labeling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment.
l15_7_820.fm Page 52 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Regulatory Information TCO Development SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 Email (Internet): development@tco.se Current information regarding TCO '99 approved and labeled products may also be obtained over the Internet, using the address: www.tco-info.com Environmental requirements Flame retardants: Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings.
l15_7_820.fm Page 53 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Regulatory Information Mercury:*2* Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO '99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labeled unit. There is however one exception.
l15_7_820.fm Page 54 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM Hardware Warranty HP General Hardware Warranty This HP Monitor Hardware Warranty Statement gives you, the customer, express warranty rights from HP, the manufacturer. FOR CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND: THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED, DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU.
l15_7_820.fm Page 55 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:39 PM hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Hardware Warranty incidental use. HP may repair or replace hardware products (i) with products which are equivalent in performance to the products being repaired or replaced but which may have been subject to prior use, or (ii) with products which may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or parts which may have been subject to prior incidental use.
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