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User’s Guide Compaq TFT5015 Color Monitor August 2001...
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All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. 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.
Product Features The Compaq TFT5015 Flat Panel Monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: 15-inch (38.1-cm) viewable area display 1024 x 768 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or...
ICM Files option from the main menu of the Software and Reference Library CD-ROM included with the monitor. Consult the readme file on the CD-ROM for additional installation information. INF file updates are downloadable by clicking on: www.compaq.com/support/monitors/index.html Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide...
3. Connect one end of the AC power cord (2) to the monitor and the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and close to the monitor. Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide...
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Note: After you turn on the monitor, install the Compaq LCD Display Assistant utility included on the CD-ROM. Use the on-screen instructions to adjust the picture quality of your monitor.
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If you purchased a monitor with internal speakers, complete the procedure described in “Setting Up the Monitor”. Models with speakers have two additional jacks on the rear of the monitor for connecting a microphone (2) and external speaker (3) as shown in the illustration below. Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide...
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2. Start Windows and make sure no other applications are open. 3. Insert the Compaq TFT5015 Flat Panel Monitor Software and User’s Guide CD into the CD-ROM drive. 4. From the menu options, select “Install Touchware Software”.
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Note: Touchscreen models will exhibit a slight reduction in brightness and contrast ratio: Brightness Contrast Ratio Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide Without Touchscreen 200 cd/m2 (typical) 300:1 (typical) With Touchscreen 150 cd/m2 (typical) 175:1 (typical)
2. Remove the cover (1) from the base mounting bracket by pulling it upward (2). 3. Lay the front bezel down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched, defaced, or broken. 4. Remove the four screws (3) as shown in the illustration. Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide...
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M4 x .7 x 10 to 12 mm long screws. The 10 to 12 mm length assumes a 2.6 mm thick mounting plate is used. If a different mounting plate thickness is used, the screw length should be adjusted accordingly. Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide...
Press to mute sound; speaker models only. Press to increase volume; speaker models only. 1. Selects and adjusts functions. 2. Activates Auto Adjust when the OSD is inactive. 1. Launches 1st and 2nd level menus. 2. Exits menus and OSD Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide...
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To set this mode, refer to the Sleep Timer in the on-screen display. Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide Function Selects and adjusts functions Turns the monitor on and off 1.
9300 K 6500 K Custom Color Cancel Save and Return Deutsch English Espanol Francais Italiano Nederlands Cancel Save and Return Menu Level 3 Adjustment Message Adjustment Scale Adjustment Scale Adjustment Scale Adjustment Scale Custom Color Adjustment Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide...
1. To launch the on-screen display menu, complete the following: Basic Main Menu: To display the Basic Main Menu, press the Menu button on the monitor front panel. Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide Power Saver Power On Recall Mode Display Serial Number...
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Use the Minus (-) button to decrease and the Plus (+) button to increase the screen brightness and contrast. Main Menu Brightness Contrast Image Control Color Language Management OSD Control Factory Reset Exit Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide...
This also extends the life of the backlight bulbs in the monitor. The Sleep Timer has five settings: Set Current Time Set Sleep Time Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide...
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12. If you do not want to set Sleep Time, press the Menu button twice, then select Save and Return to exit the Menu. 13. After setting Sleep Time, the highlight automatically skips to Set On time “hours”. Repeat steps 6 though 9 to set On Time. Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide...
Compaq LCD Display Assistant utility on the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Note: The Compaq LCD Display Assistant utility is used to adjust the screen quality of your monitor. This utility provides on-screen instructions. To install this utility onto your computer, follow the instructions on the “Configuring Your Compaq LCD...
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Note: When adjusting the Clock and Clock Phase values, if the monitor images become distorted, continue adjusting the values until the distortion disappears. To restore the factory settings, select Yes from the Factory Reset menu in the on-screen display. Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide...
9. VESA 10. Macintosh-Compatible 11. VESA 12. VESA 13. VESA Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide Display Resolutions 640 x 350 at 31.5 KHz/70 Hz 640 x 480 at 31.5 KHz/60 Hz 640 x 480 a 37.9 KHz/72.8 Hz 640 x 480 at 37.5 KHz/75 Hz 720 x 400 at 31.5 KHz/70.1 Hz...
The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if: You are not using a Compaq standard graphics adapter. Your 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.
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Less than 30 watts (40 watts w/speakers) Sleep Less than 3 watts Programmable Less than 3 watts Sleep Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide Energy Saver Levels Power Usage Description ON = Normal operation Power LED is green Monitor screen is blanked.
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.
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.
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. Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide...
For questions regarding your product, contact: Compaq Computer Corporation P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call - 1-800- 652-6672 (1-800-OK COMPAQ) For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact: Compaq Computer Corporation P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101...
European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards): EN55022 (CISPR 22) - Electromagnetic Interference EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) - Electromagnetic Immunity EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics EN61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3) – Power Line Flicker EN60950 (IEC950) - Product Safety Japanese Notice Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide...
Monitors that are marked with the Energy Star Logo meet the requirements of the EPA Energy Star program. As an Energy Star Partner, Compaq Computer Corporation has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Specific details on using the Energy Saving features can be found in the energy saver or power management section of the computer manual.
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