LG L1718S Easy Setup Manual

Easy Setup Guide
Accessories
Please make sure the following
items are included with your
monitor. If any items are missing,
contact your dealer.
Display
15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable
User's Guide CD/Cards Power Cord
<To set it up, this signal cable may be
attached to this product before
shipping out.>
❈ The Monitor and its accessories may look different from those shown here.
Installation of stand Base
Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor,
the computer system, and other attached devices is turned off.
Connecting the stand
Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a soft cloth.
Assemble the Stand Body into the product in the correct direction as
shown in the picture. Make sure you push it until you hear it "click".
Stand Body
Assemble the Stand Base(Front, Rear) into the Stand Body in the
correct direction.
Once assembled take the monitor up carefully and face the front
side.
Stand Body
Stand Base
Precautions for Safety
Always comply with the following instructions for
safe and proper. Avoid risks and accidents.
Do not install the monitor close to electric heaters or other heating appli-
ances. It may cause electric shock, fire, malfunction or damage to the
monitor.
Keep the monitor away from dust, water, and places with high humidity.
Dust or moisture may cause electric short circuit, fire or damage to the
monitor.
Ensure you connect the monitor cord to an earthed power receptacle.
It may otherwise cause electric shock and bodily harm.
Ensure you use correct voltage. Otherwise, damage may be caused to the
monitor, or electric shock.
Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Moisture can cause electric shock.
Fully dry the connector pins before inserting into the receptacle.
Insert the plug fully into the receptacle.
Insecure plug connection may cause fire.
Install the monitor with its ventilation grill open in a space with sufficient
clearance for air circulation (at least 10cm apart from the wall). Otherwise,
the internal temperature will rise to cause monitor damage or a fire.
Keep the packing materials away from children. The dehumidifying agent
(alumina silica gel) should not be eaten. If it is consumed, immediately
induce vomiting and take the person to a medical doctor. The vinyl bag
could cause suffocation. Keep it away from children.
Connecting to Your Computer
Ensure the power source to the computer, monitor and other peripherals is
duly disconnected before connecting the signal cable and the power
1
cord shown in the picture.
2
Power Cord Signal Cable
Varies according to model.
NOTE
This is a simplified representa-
Wall-outlet type
tion of the rear view.
2
This rear view represents a
general model; your display
may differ from the view as
shown. 1
PC
PC-outlet type
PC
MAC
Mac adapter
For 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.
Press button on the front switch panel to turn the power on.
When monitor power is turned on, the 'Self Image Setting Function'
is executed automatically. (Only Analog Mode)
'Self Image Setting Function'?
This function provides the user with optimal display settings. When the user connects
the monitor for the first time, this function 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, push the 'AUTO/SET' button on the
front panel of the monitor. Otherwise, you may execute the ' Factory reset' option on
the OSD adjustment menu. However, be aware that this option initializes all the menu
items except 'Language'.
Positioning your Monitor
Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort.
Tilt Range : -5˚~20˚
20
Adjusting Screen Resolution
Take the following steps to set the monitor resolution and frequency for
optimal display.
<STEP1>
Move the mouse pointer to
an empty area on the
Windows screen (with no
icons or task bars) and click
the right mouse button.
When the pop-up menu
appears, click the "Property"
menu.
<STEP2>
Choose the "Settings
menu and select an optimal
resolution.
Click the [Apply] button to
complete resolution setting.
<STEP3>
Select the [Advanced] button.
Select the [Monitor] tab and
set the vertical frequency to
60Hz in the "Refresh Rate"
column.
Click the [Apply] button to
complete optimal frequency
setting.
Monitor size Complete resolution Complete optimal frequency
17inch montior 1280X1024 60Hz
The setting method can vary depending on the computer and the O/S.
You may not be able to select certain resolutions depending on the video card
performance.
In such cases, please refer to the user's manual of the computer and/or video card.
Monitor Driver Installation
Refer to the "Monitor Driver Install Guide"is included with
accessories.
CD-ROM Use and Contents
The CD-ROM automatically boots up when inserted into the CD-ROM
drive, showing its main screen.
You may go to LGE Web site. Close the main screen.
User's Guide
- The CD-ROM contains User Guide for the monitor.
It is presented in PDF file in the language you select.
Monitor Driver Install Guide
- Monitor Driver Install Guide is presented in PDF file for your
system specification. You may use a sharp image screen as the
monitor driver sets up the resolution and refresh rate to your
monitor.
Reference
- You can read such reference materials as DDC (Display Data
Channel), Energy Saving Design, Service, Regulations etc.
contained in the CD-ROM.
[Macintosh Users]
You need Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4.0 or higher to read
User Guide for Macintosh. You may download the latest version
from http://www.adobe.com.
1. The CD-ROM automatically boots when inserted into the CD-ROM
drive, showing its main screen.
If it fails Auto Boot and does not launch the main screen,
(1) Open the Mac folder by double clicking the desktop icon.
(2) Click 'LGE.pdf' to view the main screen.
2. User's Guide
- The User Guide for your monitor is presented in PDF file in the
language you select.
3. Reference
- You may read such reference materials as DDC (Display Data
Channel), Energy Saving Design, Service, Regulations, etc. in the
CD-ROM.
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