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Compaq TFT500 User Manual

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Notice
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED
HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF
THIS MATERIAL.
This guide contains information protected by copyright. No part of this guide
may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent
from Compaq Computer Corporation.
© 1997 Compaq Computer Corporation.
All rights reserved. Printed in Singapore.
Compaq, Deskpro, and Qvision are registered in the U. S. Patent and
Trademark Office.
The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or
nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in
accordance with the terms of the agreement.
Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
User's Guide
Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor
Second Edition (September 1997)
First Edition (March 1997)
Part Number 285012-002
Compaq Computer Corporation

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  • Page 1 Compaq Computer Corporation. © 1997 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in Singapore. Compaq, Deskpro, and Qvision are registered in the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office. The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement.
  • Page 2 NGLISH Introduction The Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor has a 15.1-inch (38.35 cm) flat panel screen with an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD). It supports resolutions up to 1024 × 768, and has a wide viewing angle of +/- 60 degrees horizontal and +/- 40 degrees vertical.

  • Page 3: Product Features

    Product Features The monitor features include the following: 15.1-inch (38.35 cm) viewable area display Screen customizing adjustments displayed on-screen in five different languages: English, Dutch, French, German, and Spanish Universal Serial Bus Hub interface—plug and play connectors for use with USB peripherals (mouse, etc.) Plug and play capability if supported by your system Fault Management and Asset Control Desk arm mount (optional)
  • Page 4 Be sure the signal cable aligns with the 15-pin connector. Do not force the cable onto the connector or you may damage the signal cable. Plug the monitor power cord 2 into the base of the monitor, and then into an electrical outlet 3 that is easily accessible and close to the monitor.
  • Page 5 Mounting the Display on a Swing Arm A swing arm mount with tilt and rotation capability can be purchased separately to use with this monitor. Refer to your authorized Compaq dealer or reseller for more information on this. 1-4 English...

  • Page 6: Operating The Monitor

    Operating the Monitor Front Control Panel No./Icon Control Function 1. Launches on-screen display. Select button 2. Selects function adjustments. 3. Exits menus and on-screen display. Minus button Selects and adjusts the functions. Plus button Selects and adjusts the functions. Power switch Turns the monitor on and off.
  • Page 7 On-Screen Display Settings The adjustments for screen settings are located in the on-screen display and can be viewed in one of five available languages. The on-screen Main Menu displays the following nine functions: Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen’s backlights. Contrast Adjusts screen contrast.
  • Page 8 Monitor with On-Screen Display A second level menu displays with expanded menu items. Again, to make a selection, press the Minus (-) button 2 to scroll down or press the Plus (+) button 3 to reverse or back up. Highlight your choice, then select Save and Return. To void any changes made, select Cancel instead of Save and Return.
  • Page 9 Language Selection When the monitor is turned on for the first time, the on-screen display is set to the English language. However, the display can be set to any one of these languages: English, Dutch, French, German, or Spanish. To change the display to the language of your choice: Launch the on-screen display by pressing the Select button on the monitor front panel.
  • Page 10 After the language of your choice is highlighted and selected, press Save and Return to confirm the selection, and the Language Menu will escape to the Main Menu. Selecting Cancel redisplays the second level Language menu again in the original language. Within the Main Menu, select Exit to turn off the on-screen display.
  • Page 11 The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if: You are not using a Compaq standard graphics adapter. You are not using a preset mode. If this occurs, you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on-screen display.

  • Page 12: Energy Saver Feature

    Energy Saver The energy saver feature has three different modes of operation: Feature Full power mode Suspend mode Sleep mode By selecting settings in the computer's Energy Saver utility, you are able to determine the length of the inactivity period before the monitor goes into suspend or sleep mode.

  • Page 13: Care And Maintenance

    Care and This section explains how to care for and maintain your Compaq monitor during normal everyday use. Maintenance Protecting the Monitor To protect your monitor from overheating and other types of damage, follow these suggestions: Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor, as indicated on the marking label/back plate.
  • Page 14 If the monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Cleaning the Monitor To clean the monitor, follow these steps: Turn off the monitor and the computer.

  • Page 15: Adjusting Picture Quality

    Adjust the contrast setting until all colors are set to your preference. Optimizing Digital Conversion The Compaq TFT500 monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the flat panel screen to function like a standard monitor. Two controls in the on-screen display can be adjusted to improve image performance or digital conversion: Clock and Clock Phase.

  • Page 16: Federal Communications Commission Notice

    Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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.
  • Page 17 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. German Ergonomics Notice Compaq Computers, when tested with the Compaq 640 Series monitors, were evaluated and found compliant to the requirements of ZH 1/618 (German Safety Regulations for Display Work Places in the Office Sector) in the Text Mode (720 ×...
  • Page 18 European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European norms: EN55022 (CISPR 22) - Radio Frequency Interference EN50082-1 (IEC801-2, IEC801-3, IEC801-4) - Electromagnetic Immunity EN60950 (IEC950) - Product Safety...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor Display 15.1-in 38.35 cm Type Flat panel, Active matrix-TFT LCD Viewable Image Size 15.1-in diagonal 38.35 cm Face Treatment Transparent protector with antireflective coating Weight (Unpacked) 20 lb 9.06 kg Maximum Dimensions Height 17.2 in 43.7 cm...

  • Page 20: Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments Signal Cable Connector Signal Red Video Green Video/Sync on green Blue Video Open Return Red Gnd Green Gnd Blue Gnd Reserved (No Pin) Sync Return Open Bidirectional Data (SDA) H-Sync/Composite Sync V-Sync Data Clock (SCL) DDC Signals Color Display Values CIE* Chromaticity Coordinates x (+/- 0.030)

  • Page 21: Power Cord Set Requirements

    Power cord sets must meet the requirements of the country where you use the monitor. For more information on power cord set requirements, contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller or service provider. General Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries: 1.
  • Page 22 Country-Specific Requirements Power Cord Set Requirements: By Country Accredited Applicable Note Country Agency Numbers Australia EANSW Austria Belgium CEBC Canada Denmark DEMKO Finland FIMKO France Germany Italy Japan The Netherlands KEMA Norway NEMKO Sweden SEMKO Switzerland United Kingdom United States Notes: 1.

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