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Compaq TFT8000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User's Guide Compaq TFT8000 Flat Panel Monitor...
  • Page 2 Compaq Computer Corporation. © 1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in Korea. Compaq and Deskpro are registered in the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, and other names of Microsoft products referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Product Features

    1 English Product Features The Compaq TFT8000 Flat Panel Monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include the following: Large 18.1-inch (45.97 cm) viewable area display 1280 × 1024 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions...

  • Page 4: Setting Up The Monitor

    A diskette containing an .INF file is included with this monitor (see the section on Information Files). Compaq has also created a Universal Driver Manager (UDM) release that supports all graphics adapters found on Compaq Deskpro and Compaq Workstation products.
  • Page 5 3. Connect the monitor power cord that extends from the AC adapter 1 into the back of the monitor. 4. Connect one end of the AC power cord 3 to the AC adapter and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and close to the monitor.
  • Page 6 2 to connect the USB signal cable to the computer. IMPORTANT: These USB connectors are not designed for use with high- power USB devices such as a video camera, scanner, etc. Compaq recommends connecting high-power USB devices directly to the computer.
  • Page 7 USB cable. Low-power USB devices usually have an attached cable that measures about 3 meters. Most USB-connected devices will operate with Compaq computers using Microsoft Windows 95, OSR Version 2.1. If a USB-connected device fails to operate, it may require a special device driver that is not supplied with this version of Microsoft Windows.
  • Page 8 Removing the Monitor Base Before you can mount the monitor onto a swing arm or other mounting fixture, you must remove the monitor from the base. CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and the power and signal cables are both disconnected.
  • Page 9 4. Remove the base from the monitor by pushing it in towards the monitor, then lifting up to unhook it. When the base is removed, four threaded mounting holes are exposed on the monitor panel to be used for mounting purposes. These mounting holes are compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) standard for mounting flat panel displays.

  • Page 10: Operating The Monitor

    Operating the Monitor Front Panel Controls No./Icon Control Function Selects the computer signal to receive when two Computer Signal computers are connected to the monitor at the same time. Switch Menu button 1. Launches first and second-level on-screen menus. 2. Exits menus and on-screen display. −...
  • Page 11 On-Screen Display Settings The adjustments for screen settings are located in the on-screen display (OSD) and can be viewed in one of six available languages. The following menu shows the functions at each level: Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Brightness Adjustment scale...
  • Page 12 How to Adjust Settings To launch the on-screen display Main Menu: 1. Press the Menu button 1 on the monitor front panel. The Main Menu will display on the monitor screen. 2. To select an item from the Main Menu, scroll down by pressing the Minus (-) button 2 located on the monitor front panel.
  • Page 13 The second-level menu for Brightness and Contrast displays an adjustment screen. Use the Minus button to decrease and the Plus button to increase the screen brightness and contrast. 6. Access the third level menu by selecting a function and pressing the Menu button.
  • Page 14 Special OSD Messages Special OSD messages will appear on the monitor screen when identifying the following monitor conditions: Input Signal Out of Range—Indicates the monitor is unable to access the appropriate input signal. Going to Sleep—Indicates the screen display is entering a sleep mode. Check Video Cable or Input Select—Indicates the video cable may not be plugged into the computer or the selected video input is not accurate.
  • Page 15 5. Press the Menu button once to enter the adjustment mode for hours— the hours will blink. 6. Press the Minus or Plus buttons to adjust the hour. 7. Press the Menu button again to enter the time for minutes—the minutes will blink.

  • Page 16: Adjusting Screen Quality

    Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before performing the following procedures. The screen image stabilizes after a warm-up period. Use the Compaq LCD Display Assistant utility included on the INF/ICM diskette to adjust the screen quality of your monitor. It provides on-screen instructions.
  • Page 17 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 18: Energy Saver Feature

    Energy Saver Feature The energy saver feature has three different modes of operation: Full power Sleep Programmable Sleep 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 sleep or programmable sleep mode.

  • Page 19: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance This section explains how to care for and maintain your Compaq monitor during normal everyday use. 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 20 Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. 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: 1.

  • Page 21: Agency Regulatory Notices

    Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that if any changes or modifica- tions are made to this device, not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation, this may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 22 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences German Ergonomics Notice Compaq Computers, when tested with the Compaq 641 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).
  • Page 23 EPA E program. As an E NERGY NERGY Partner, Compaq Computer Corporation has determined that this product meets the E guidelines for energy efficiency. Specific NERGY details on using the Energy Saving features can be found in the energy saver or power management section of the computer manual.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Specifications Compaq TFT8000 Flat Panel Monitor Display 18.1-in 45.97 cm Type Flat panel, Active matrix-TFT LCD Viewable Image Size 18.1-in diagonal 45.97 cm Face Treatment Transparent protector with antiglare coating Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 20.8 lb 9.4 kg Maximum Dimensions Height 18.71 in...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Country-Specific Requirements

    Country-Specific Requirements Power Cord Set Requirements: By Country Accredited Agency Applicable Note Country Numbers Australia EANSW Austria Belgium CEBC Canada China CCEE Denmark DEMKO Finland FIMKO France Germany Italy Japan MITI The Netherlands KEMA Norway NEMKO Singapore PSB or PUB Sweden SEMKO Switzerland...

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