LG Flatron L1780u Users Guide

							Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product. 
Keep the Users Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference\
.
See the label attached on the product and quote this information to your
dealer when you require service.
User’s Guide
L1780U
L1980U
L1780Q
L1980Q
L1781Q
L1981Q
L1780Q Plus
L1980Q Plus
 
						

							A1
This unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal
safety, however improper use may result in potential eletrical  shock or fire
hazards. In order to allow the proper operation of all safeguards
incorporated in this display, observe the following basic rules for its
installation, use, and servicing.
On Safety
Use only the power cord supplied with the unit. In case you use another \
power
cord, make sure that it is certified by the applicable national standard\
s if not being
provided by the supplier. If the power cable is faulty in any way, pleas\
e contact the
manufacturer or the nearest authorized repair service provider for a rep\
lacement.
The power supply cord is used as the main disconnection device. Ensure t\
hat the
socket-outlet is easily accessible after installation.
Operate the display only from a power source indicated in the specificat\
ions of
this manual or listed on the display. If you are not sure what type of p\
ower supply
you have in your home, consult with your dealer.
Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous. So are frayed p\
ower
cords and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Call \
your service
technician for replacement.
Do not Open the Display.There are no user serviceable components inside. 
There are Dangerous High Voltages inside, even when the power is OFF. 
Contact your dealer if the display is not operating properly.
To Avoid Personal Injury : Do not place the display on a sloping shelf unless properly secured.
Use only a stand recommended by the manufacturer.
To Prevent Fire or Hazards: Always turn the display OFF if you leave the room for more than a short \
period
of time. Never leave the display ON when leaving the house.
Keep children from dropping or pushing objects into the displays cabine\
t
openings. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages.
Do not add accessories that have not been designed for this display.
During a lightning storm or when the display is to be left unattended fo\
r an
extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
Important Precautions
 
						

							A2
Important Precautions
On Installation
Do not allow anything to rest upon or roll over the power cord, and do n\
ot place
the display where the power cord is subject to damage.
Do not use this display near water such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kit\
chen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
Displays are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow \
the release
of heat generated during operation. If these openings are blocked, built\
-up heat
can cause failures which may result in a fire hazard. Therefore, NEVER:Block the bottom ventilation slots by placing the display on a bed, sofa\
, rug, etc.
Place the display in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation is p\
rovided.
Cover the openings with cloth or other material.
Place the display near or over a radiator or heat source.
Do not rub or strike the Active Matrix LCD with anything hard as this ma\
y scratch,
mar, or damage the Active Matrix LCD permanently.
Do not press the LCD screen with your finger for a long time as this may\
 cause
some afterimages.
Some dot defects may appear as Red, Green or Blue spots on the screen.
However, this will have no impact or effect on the display performance. \
If possible, use the recommended resolution to obtain the best image qua\
lity for
your LCD display. If used under any mode except the recommended resoluti\
on,
some scaled or processed images may appear on the screen. However, this \
is
characteristic of the fixed-resolution LCD panel.
On Cleaning
Unplug the display before cleaning the face of the display screen.
Use a slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Do not use an aerosol directly on\
 the display screen because over-spraying may cause electrical shock.
On Repacking
Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal
container in which to transport the unit. When shipping the unit to anot\
her
location, repack it in its original material.
On Disposal
The fluorescent lamp used in this product contains a small amount of mer\
cury. 
Do not dispose of this product with general household waste.Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance to the regula\
tions of
your local authority.
 
						

							A3
Connecting the Display
Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the\
computer system, and other attached devices is turned off. 
For the desktop monitor, install the computer with the stand unfolded,  \
for the rack wall mounting, install the computer  with the stand folded.\
Unfolding the stand base
1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a cushion or soft cl\
oth.
2.Remove the tape of stand bases hole, pull it towards the front side(in\
 the 
direction of the arrow) from the stand base using a coin or  t-
t shape screwdriver.
Important
This illustration depicts the general model of connection. Your monitor \
may differ from
the items shown in the picture.
1.To fix a stand, push the folding stopper inwards until you hear the  tclick usound 
using  a coin or  t-
t shape screw driver, while pressing down the stand base to 
the monitor.
Hole
Folding the stand base
* Caution : To avoid any minor injury, be sure to pull the folding stopp\
er with  the 
stand base pressed by one hand, as shown below.  
Make sure to pull up the folding stopper while pressing down the 
stand base with one hand as shown in the below figure. 
Otherwise, you can be injured by the projected stand base. 
100
Folding Stopper
Coin,
-shape screwdriver
100
Folding Stopper
Coin,
-shape screwdriver
 
						

							A4
Connecting the Display
Using the Computer
1.Connect the signal cable. When attached, tighten the thumbscrews to secure
the connection.
2.Connect the power cable with the AC adapter (AC power supply)  Þ, and
then plug the cable in the outlet.  ß(Voltage will be automatically controlled.)
PC
MAC
12
Mac adapterFor Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug adapter is needed to  
change the 15 pin high density (3 row) D-sub VGA connector  
on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row connector.
     When
     connecting to a
     wall concent
When connecting to a PC
AC adapter
3
PC
 
						

							A5
Connecting the Display
3.Touch      button on the front switch panel to turn the power on. When
monitor power is turned on, the  Self Image Setting Functionis
executed automatically. (Only Analog Mode)
NOTE
‘ Self Image Setting Function’?  This function provides the user with optimal display
settings.When the user connects the monitor for the first time, this fun\
ction automatically
adjusts the display to optimal settings for individual input signals. If\
 you want to adjust the
monitor while in use, or wish to manually run this function once again, \
touch the
‘AUTO/SET’ button on the front panel of the monitor. Otherwise, yo\
u may execute the
‘FACTORY RESET’ option on the OSD adjustment menu. However, be awa\
re that this
option initializes all the menu items except ‘LANGUAGE’.
 
						

							A6
Using the Auto Pivot, Auto Mirror function
Notice
Forte Manager software requires Microsoft Explorer 6.0 or later.
When the Auto Pivot or Auto Mirror function is engaged, the direction of\
 the OSD
(On Screen Display) menu will not be changed if rotated by 180°. (See the below figure.)
The response time (speed) for the Auto Pivot and Auto Mirror function \
can vary  depending on the video card and the PC performance, and these functions \
are not 
supported in the DOS mode.
This model supports Auto Pivot (automatic rotation) and Auto Mirror 
(automatic up/down reversal) functions.
To use this function, install the provided Forte Manager software first \
and then,  
perform Automatic setting.(Manual is the default setting when you purch\
ase the product.) - Refer to the installation guide included in the CD for more details on\
 the installation method.
- For the automatic setting, select Forte Manager -> Option -> Pivot -> \
Enable AutoPivot.
A uto Pivot
Screen rotation : You can rotate the monitor screen part clockwise by 18\
0Š.


Tilt the screen
part while rotating 
it so that the monitor 
does not touch
the floor.
œ
œCaution : Be careful not to touch the    button section when rotating 
the screen.
Be careful that your hands are not pressed down when rotating
the screen.
 
Refer to the next page about Auto Mirror function.
This rear view represents a general model, your display may differ from \
the view as shown.
 
						

							Using the Auto Pivot, Auto Mirror function
A7
Auto Mirror
Screen switch : The monitor screen part is automatically mirrored when y\
ou switch it 
forward/backward as shown in the figure.
Tip
If you activate the Auto Pivot or Auto Mirror function while the screen \
is almost on 
a level, the screen display may not work properly. 
In this case, set the screen up straight and adjust to the proper angle.\
It is recommended that in order to maintain an ergonomic and comfortable\
 
viewing position, the forward tilt angle of the monitor should not excee\
d  
5 degrees.
œ 
œCaution : Be careful not to touch the      b utton section when rotating 
the screen.
Be careful that your hands are not pressed down when rotating
the screen.
This rear view represents a general model, your display may differ from \
the view as shown.
 
						

							A8
Control Panel Functions
SOURCE
SOURCE
MENU
MENU AUTO/SET
AUTO/SET( - )
( - )
( + )ENGINE
ENGINE
Front Panel Controls
MENU ButtonUse this button to enter or exit the On Screen Display.
Control Function
OSD LOCKED/UNLOCKED
This function allows you to lock the current control
settings, so that they cannot be inadvertently changed.
Touch and hold the 
MENU buttonfor 5 seconds. The
message  OSD LOCKED should appear.
You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by touching
the  MENU button for 5 seconds.The message  OSD
UNLOCKED should appear.


 
						

							A9
Control Panel Functions
Control Function
Use this button to enter a selection in the On Screen 
Display.AUTO/SET
Button
AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting your display settings, always touch
the 
AUTO/SETbutton before entering the On
Screen Display(OSD). This will automatically adjust
your display image to the ideal settings for the
current screen resolution size (display mode).
The best display mode is
17 inch monitor :  1280x1024
19 inch monitor :  1280x1024
ButtonsUse these buttons to select or adjust functions in the On
Screen Display.-+
hot key
SOURCE hot key
Use this button to make Dsub or DVI connector active.
This feature is used when two computers are connected
to the display. The default setting is Dsub.Button+
Button-
For more information, refer to page A15
This Indicator lights up blue when the display
operates normally(On Mode). If the display is in Sleep
Mode (Energy Saving), this indicator color changes 
to amber. Use this button to turn the display on or off.
Power Button
Power Indicator