Important Safety Instructions What the hp L1520 Monitor Offers What the hp L1720 Monitor Offers What the hp L1820 Monitor Offers Setting Up the Monitor Removing your monitor’s pedestal How to Install the Drivers Adjusting the Monitor Using the Monitor...
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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.
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.
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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.
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What the hp L1520 Monitor Offers Slim and space-saving The HP L1520 monitor is a liquid crystal display (LCD) 15-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.
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• Power-management system (VESA suitably equipped 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. • Low power consumption •...
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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. English 7...
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Auto/Select Status LED indicator Slim and space-saving The HP L1720 monitor is a liquid crystal display (LCD) 17-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.
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• Slot for security lock • Monitor base integration with HP’s All-in-2 accessory to provide an all-in-2 solution with an HP e-pc (see the photo on page 6) • Monitor base is designed to accommodate HP’s wireless satellite accessory, to provide a wireless office solution VESA is the Video Electronics Standards Association.
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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. 10 English...
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Right Browse/Contrast Auto/Select Slim and space-saving The HP L1820 monitor is a liquid crystal display (LCD) 18-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.
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• Slot for security lock • Pivot enabled to provide portrait/ landscape option • Monitor base integration with HP’s All-in-2 accessory to provide an all-in-2 solution with an HP e-pc (see photo on page 6) • Monitor base is designed to accommodate HP’s wireless satellite accessory, to provide a wireless office solution •...
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. • 1 liquid crystal display (LCD) •...
Priority setting on the onscreen display (OSD) to specify which monitor input has priority. See 14 English 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.
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Hz. Use the monitor with the supplied DC adapter only. Depending on the model that you have, the back of your monitor will look like picture a or b. hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor English 15...
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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.
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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.
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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. Contact your retailer for more information.
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3 Firmly push the lower part of the monitor downwards to secure it in the new position. To rotate your display, you need to install the Pivot trial version is supplied with your monitor’s CD-ROM documentation. hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor ® software. the...
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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.
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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.
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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. 22 English...
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.
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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...
35. NOTE: For best performance, it is recommended that you select a video mode of 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz for the HP L1520 monitor and1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz for the HP L1720 and L1820 monitors.
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L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Adjusting the Monitor Monitor control buttons Control Function when not in button/icon Display Manager Menu: Opens and closes the Display Manager window Left Browse/Brightness: Shortcut to Brightness setting screen Right Browse/Contrast: Shortcut to Contrast setting...
The icons at the top of the On-Screen Display Manager window represent the different setting options, shown in the table on the following page: hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor to open the On-Screen Display to navigate through the setting...
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L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor Icon Setting option Horizontal Position* Vertical Position* Clock* Phase* Auto Config* Color Contrast Brightness OSD Manager (OSD stands for on-screen display manager) Mode Recall Backlight Info Serial Number Mode Info Input Priority...
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1 Open the setting screen you want to adjust. “Using the On-Screen Display Manager (OSD)” on page 2 Press the Browse buttons to adjust the setting. The setting is automatically saved as you adjust it. hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor English 29...
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Browse button increases the brightness. Auto-Adjustment function For the best image quality from your HP LCD monitor, you may need to adjust VGA specific parameters such as position, phase and clock. NOTE: The following procedure only applies when using the VGA interface, it is not required when using the DVI interface.
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White, Reddish, and User. Bluish, White, and Reddish refer to predefined color temperature. The User setting lets you manually adjust the red, green, and blue (RGB) mix for color generation. hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor “Using the On-Screen 27. Four options appear: Bluish,...
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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.
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The setting is automatically saved as you adjust it. 2 Press the Menu button to exit the setting screen. hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor “Using the On-Screen Display 27. Five options appear: Protected...
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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.
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50%. At this point, the backlight needs to be replaced to restore full brightness. WARNING: The backlight can be replaced only by a trained technician. Please contact the HP Support Center for assistance. Do not attempt to replace the light yourself. NOTE: Do not use a screen saver with the LCD monitor, as the backlight will be used.
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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.
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2 Press the Browse buttons to choose the language you would like. The setting is automatically saved. 3 Press the Menu button to exit the setting screen. hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor “Using the On-Screen “Using the On-Screen Using the Monitor...
(*.inf file). See “How to Install the Drivers” on page • For the HP L1520 monitor, change the resolution to the recommended resolution of 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz. • For the HP L1720 monitor, change the resolution to the recommended resolution of 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz.
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Pixels are missing: • See “LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the hp L1520 Monitor” on page • See “LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the hp L1720 Monitor” on page • See “LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the hp L1820 Monitor”...
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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.
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50 cm (16 in.). HP expects that, over time, the industry will continue to improve its ability to produce displays with fewer cosmetic imperfections and HP will adjust guidelines as improvements are made.
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This is common to all LCD displays used in products supplied by all vendors and is not specific to the HP P4829 LCD. These imperfections are caused by one or more defective pixels or sub-pixels.
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Technical Specifications for the hp L1520 Monitor Technical Specifications for the hp L1520 Monitor 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 Adapter...
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L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Technical Specifications for the hp L1720 Monitor Technical Specifications for the hp L1720 Monitor Liquid Crystal Display Size Display (LCD) Type Input Signal Video Synchronization Interface Input Connector Scanning Horizontal Frequency Vertical Resolution Maximum...
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Technical Specifications for the hp L1820 Monitor Technical Specifications for the hp L1820 Monitor 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...
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.
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.
L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Regulatory Information Regulatory Information September 2001 48 English...
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Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme MB-003 du Canada. MPRII Statement The monitor complies with MPRII guidelines for upper limits of electrostatic and magnetic field emissions, from the Swedish National Board of Measurement and Testing. hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor Regulatory Information English 49...
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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: 11.92 Notice for Japan (Class B)
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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.
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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:...
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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.
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.
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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.