Compaq  CV7500 Reference Manual
Compaq  CV7500 Reference Manual

Compaq CV7500 Reference Manual

Color monitors series 5500, 7500, 7550, 9500
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Reference Guide

Compaq Color Monitors Series 5500, 7500,
7550, 9500
Document Part Number: 306851-001
August 2002

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  • Page 1: Reference Guide

    Reference Guide Compaq Color Monitors Series 5500, 7500, 7550, 9500 Document Part Number: 306851-001 August 2002...
  • Page 2 © 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Attaching the Speakers to the Monitor........3–4...
  • Page 4 Contents Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice ....... C–1 Modifications .
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Your microprocessor-based, digitally controlled color monitor is a high-performance and easy-to-use product. It employs the latest on-screen menu technology. Kit Contents Your monitor kit should contain: CRT monitor Monitor Base (pre-attached on selected models) AC power cord (selected models) Speakers (selected models)
  • Page 6: Safety And Maintenance Guidelines

    CAUTION: For the protection of your monitor, as well as your computer, connect all power cords for your computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, scanner) to some form of surge protection device such as a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Not all power strips provide surge protection;...
  • Page 7 Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings. Do not place plants on top of your monitor. Water or dirt from the plant may get into the vents. Do not drop your monitor or place it on an unstable surface.
  • Page 8: Removing The Monitor Base

    Removing the Monitor Base In the event that you need to disassemble the base from the monitor, follow these instructions: 1. If you must remove the base attachment, release the catch and slide the base toward the back of your monitor.
  • Page 9: Installation

    On some monitors, the base must be attached prior to monitor installation. If you need to attach the base, follow these steps: 1. Align the hooks on the base with the sockets on the bottom of the monitor and attach the base.
  • Page 10: Monitor Installation

    To avoid damaging the video cable, ensure that the cable aligns with the CAUTION: 15-pin connector. Do not force the cable onto the connector. 3. Connect the power cord 2 to the back of the monitor, then connect the power cord to a power outlet. 4. Power on your computer and monitor.
  • Page 11: Speaker Installation

    4. Attach the green connector 6 from the control speaker 1 to the green port on the back of your computer. You can attach your speakers to your monitor or place them on an even surface next to your monitor. To attach the speakers, see the next section, “Attaching the Speakers to the Monitor.”...
  • Page 12: Attaching The Speakers To The Monitor

    Installation Attaching the Speakers to the Monitor To attach the speakers to the sides of your monitor, follow these steps: 1. Rotate the thumbwheel, located on the side of the speaker, up to extend the speaker hook mechanism 2. Align the hooks with the slots in the monitor.
  • Page 13: Speaker Security Lock

    4. Slide the security lock out from the speaker until it engages the slot in the side of the monitor. 5. Once the lock is in place in the side of the monitor, tighten the security lock screw to secure the speaker to the monitor.
  • Page 14: Operation

    Information Files The CD-ROM included with this monitor contains two data files that must be installed onto your computer: an .INF file and an .ICM file. The .INF file designates software and defines monitor resources used by Microsoft Windows to ensure monitor compatibility with the graphics adapter in your computer.
  • Page 15: On-Screen Display

    To access the OSD, do the following: 1. If the monitor is not already on, press the Power button to turn on the monitor. 2. Press the Select button to display the On-Screen Display menu. A screen similar to this one appears.
  • Page 16: On-Screen Display Functions

    3. To move to a function, press the Right-Adjustment or Left-Adjustment button on the front panel of your monitor until the function is highlighted. 4. Press the Select button on the monitor choose the function. 5. The adjustment window displays. Press the Right-Adjustment or Left-Adjustment buttons to increase (Right) or decrease (Left) the level of adjustment.
  • Page 17 Color Temp Right-Adjustment selects the color temperature to the right and Left-Adjustment selects the color temperature to the left. Reset This control resets the monitor to factory default values. Exit This control exits the OSD menu. 4–4 7500 &...
  • Page 18: Monitor Messages

    Monitor Messages No Signal Message If a No Signal message displays on your monitor, check to be sure your video cable is properly connected and ensure that your computer is powered on. Out of Frequency Range Message If an Out of Frequency Range message displays on your monitor, your video resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher than the levels your monitor supports.
  • Page 19: Using The Energy Saver Mode

    4. Restart your computer so that the new settings take effect. Using the Energy Saver Mode Your monitor is designed to meet strict Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star requirements for reduced power consumption. Using a combination of hardware and software functions, this energy-saving feature allows your computer to control your monitor’s power consumption and reduce your monitor’s power state when not in use.
  • Page 20 Operation ✎ Your monitor’s energy saver feature works only when your monitor is connected to a computer that also has energy saver features. The Energy Saver utility, with its energy saving features, is available with all Microsoft Windows operating systems. Some features are also available in DOS. Refer to your computer’s user guide for instructions on setting energy saver features (also referred to as...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Video cable is improperly connected. Screen blanking utility is active. Brightness and contrast are too low. A magnetic object may be nearby. Monitor may have been moved or inadvertently bumped. Horizontal width may need adjustment. Vertical height may need adjustment. Solution Connect the power cord.
  • Page 22 Vertical position may need Press the SELECT button to adjustment. access the On-Screen Display. Select V. Position to adjust as needed. Monitor video cable is Connect the 15-pin monitor disconnected. video cable to the computer. Be sure that the computer power is on.
  • Page 23: Using The World Wide Web

    If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section, you may need to call technical support. Have the following information available when you call: The monitor Monitor model number Serial number for the monitor Purchase date on invoice Conditions under which the problem occurred Error messages received...
  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Compaq 5500/15” Series Monitor 5500 CV, MV, S Screen Size Dot Pitch Display Area Default Display Colors Display Resolutions 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768...
  • Page 25 Technical Specifications 5500 CV, MV, S (Continued) Storage Temperature Humidity Altitude TCO’99 MPRII Plug and Play B–2 F to 140 C to 60 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Up to 10,000 ft./3048 meters Some models meet TCO’99 Some models meet MPRII Reference Guide...
  • Page 26: Compaq 7500/17" Series Monitor

    Compaq 7500/17” Series Monitor 7500 CV, MV, S Screen Size Dot Pitch Display Area Default Display Colors Display Resolutions 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768...
  • Page 27: Compaq 7550/17" Flat Crt Monitor

    Technical Specifications Compaq 7550/17” Flat CRT Monitor 7550 FS, V Screen Size Dot Pitch Display Area Default Display Colors Display Resolutions 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768...
  • Page 28 7550 FS, V (Continued) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Altitude TCO’99 MPRII Plug and Play Reference Guide Technical Specifications F to 95 C to 35 F to 140 C to 60 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Up to 10,000 ft./3048 meters Some models meet TCO’99 Some models meet MPRII B–5...
  • Page 29: Compaq 9500/19" Series Monitor

    Technical Specifications Compaq 9500/19” Series Monitor 9500 MV, S Screen Size Dot Pitch Display Area Default Display Colors Display Resolutions 640 x 480 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768...
  • Page 30 9500 MV, S (Continued) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Altitude TCO’99 MPRII Plug and Play Reference Guide Technical Specifications F to 95 C to 35 F to 140 C to 60 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Up to 10,000 ft./3048 meters Some models meet TCO’99 Some models meet MPRII B–7...
  • Page 31: Agency Regulatory Notices

    Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 32: Canadian Notice

    Power Cord Set Requirements The power cord used with your monitor must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product's electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product.
  • Page 33: Tco'99 Requirements

    TCO‘99 Requirements You have just purchased a TCO'99 approved and labelled product. Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
  • Page 34: Environmental Requirements

    TCO‘99 Requirements The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user. Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example, in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, physical and visual ergonomics and good usability.
  • Page 35: Mercury

    Mercury 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. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labelled unit.

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