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... use the software only for activities directly relating to the delivery of, and only during the term of, the applicable services delivered by Compaq or its possession. Å WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm ...herein should make the software or any kind and is the property of and contains confidential technology of the services, customer will, at Compaq's or its service provider's option, destroy or return the software and associated documentation in this manner indicates important information the user should be...
... use the software only for activities directly relating to the delivery of, and only during the term of, the applicable services delivered by Compaq or its possession. Å WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm ...herein should make the software or any kind and is the property of and contains confidential technology of the services, customer will, at Compaq's or its service provider's option, destroy or return the software and associated documentation in this manner indicates important information the user should be...
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... Controls 4-1 On-Screen Display 4-2 On-Screen Display Functions 4-3 Monitor Messages 4-5 No Signal Message 4-5 Out of Frequency Range Message 4-5 Using the Energy Saver Mode 4-6 Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems A-1 Using the World Wide Web A-3 Preparing to Call Technical Support A-3 Technical Specifications Compaq 5500/15" Series Monitor B-1 Compaq 7500/17" Series Monitor B-3 Compaq 7550/17" Flat CRT Monitor B-4 Compaq 9500/19" Series Monitor...
... Controls 4-1 On-Screen Display 4-2 On-Screen Display Functions 4-3 Monitor Messages 4-5 No Signal Message 4-5 Out of Frequency Range Message 4-5 Using the Energy Saver Mode 4-6 Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems A-1 Using the World Wide Web A-3 Preparing to Call Technical Support A-3 Technical Specifications Compaq 5500/15" Series Monitor B-1 Compaq 7500/17" Series Monitor B-3 Compaq 7550/17" Flat CRT Monitor B-4 Compaq 9500/19" Series Monitor...
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It employs the latest on selected models) s AC power cord (selected models) s Speakers (selected models) s Speaker power adapter (selected models) s Documentation kit Reference Guide 1-1 Kit Contents Your monitor kit should contain: s CRT monitor s Monitor Base (pre-attached on -screen menu technology. 1 Introduction Your microprocessor-based, digitally controlled color monitor is a high-performance and easy-to-use product.
It employs the latest on selected models) s AC power cord (selected models) s Speakers (selected models) s Speaker power adapter (selected models) s Documentation kit Reference Guide 1-1 Kit Contents Your monitor kit should contain: s CRT monitor s Monitor Base (pre-attached on -screen menu technology. 1 Introduction Your microprocessor-based, digitally controlled color monitor is a high-performance and easy-to-use product.
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... close to the equipment as a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Not all power cords for this monitor, as having this device. s Place your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. When you plug the power cord into is an important safety feature. Å WARNING: For your monitor is easily...
... close to the equipment as a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Not all power cords for this monitor, as having this device. s Place your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. When you plug the power cord into is an important safety feature. Å WARNING: For your monitor is easily...
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... as far apart from high-capacity transformers, electric motors, and other devices with strong magnetic fields. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use an antistatic CRT screen cleaner. Ä CAUTION: Do not use . Water or dirt from the outlet. s Slots and openings in use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. s Do not...
... as far apart from high-capacity transformers, electric motors, and other devices with strong magnetic fields. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use an antistatic CRT screen cleaner. Ä CAUTION: Do not use . Water or dirt from the outlet. s Slots and openings in use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. s Do not...
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If you need to disassemble the base from your monitor. 2. Lift the base up and away from the monitor, follow these instructions: 1. Reference Guide 2-3 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Removing the Monitor Base In the event that you must remove the base attachment, release the catch and slide the base toward the back of your monitor.
If you need to disassemble the base from your monitor. 2. Lift the base up and away from the monitor, follow these instructions: 1. Reference Guide 2-3 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Removing the Monitor Base In the event that you must remove the base attachment, release the catch and slide the base toward the back of your monitor.
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If you need to monitor installation. Push the base toward the front of the monitor and attach the base. 2. Reference Guide 3-1 Align the hooks on the base with the sockets on the bottom of the monitor until it stops. 3 Installation Monitor Base Installation On some monitors, the base must be attached prior to attach the base, follow these steps: 1.
If you need to monitor installation. Push the base toward the front of the monitor and attach the base. 2. Reference Guide 3-1 Align the hooks on the base with the sockets on the bottom of the monitor until it stops. 3 Installation Monitor Base Installation On some monitors, the base must be attached prior to attach the base, follow these steps: 1.
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If necessary, adjust the front panel monitor controls according to the back of the computer. Tighten the cable screws to secure the cable to the blue 15-pin connector on your computer and monitor. ✎ If your computer and other peripheral devices. 2. Your monitor installation is now complete. 3-2 Reference Guide Installation Monitor Installation Before installing your monitor, place it in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your personal preference. Connect the power cord 2 to your computer. 1. See "Front Panel Controls" for detailed information. Power on the...
If necessary, adjust the front panel monitor controls according to the back of the computer. Tighten the cable screws to secure the cable to the blue 15-pin connector on your computer and monitor. ✎ If your computer and other peripheral devices. 2. Your monitor installation is now complete. 3-2 Reference Guide Installation Monitor Installation Before installing your monitor, place it in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your personal preference. Connect the power cord 2 to your computer. 1. See "Front Panel Controls" for detailed information. Power on the...
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Installation Speaker Installation Selected monitors come with speakers which must be installed. To attach the speakers, see the next section, "Attaching the Speakers to your monitor. 2. Insert the white connector 5 from the control speaker 1 to the green port on either side of the control speaker 1. 4. Place the control speaker 1 and the other speaker 2 into an electrical wall outlet. 3. Reference Guide 3-3 Attach the green connector 6 from the other speaker 2 on the back of the control speaker 1, then connect the AC adapter 4 into the white port on the back of your...
Installation Speaker Installation Selected monitors come with speakers which must be installed. To attach the speakers, see the next section, "Attaching the Speakers to your monitor. 2. Insert the white connector 5 from the control speaker 1 to the green port on either side of the control speaker 1. 4. Place the control speaker 1 and the other speaker 2 into an electrical wall outlet. 3. Reference Guide 3-3 Attach the green connector 6 from the other speaker 2 on the back of the control speaker 1, then connect the AC adapter 4 into the white port on the back of your...
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To use a mini-stereo cable (3.5 mm/3.5mm plug) to connect the audio device to the speaker. 3-4 Reference Guide Rotate the thumbwheel, located on the speakers and adjust the speaker volume. 5. Gently insert the hooks into the slots and slide down into place. 4. Turn the power/volume button 1 on the front of the speaker clockwise to power on the side of your speakers, connect the audio device cable to the audio input jack 2 on the speaker. You must use an MP3 or CD audio device with the slots in the monitor. 3. Installation Attaching the Speakers to the Monitor To attach ...
To use a mini-stereo cable (3.5 mm/3.5mm plug) to connect the audio device to the speaker. 3-4 Reference Guide Rotate the thumbwheel, located on the speakers and adjust the speaker volume. 5. Gently insert the hooks into the slots and slide down into place. 4. Turn the power/volume button 1 on the front of the speaker clockwise to power on the side of your speakers, connect the audio device cable to the audio input jack 2 on the speaker. You must use an MP3 or CD audio device with the slots in the monitor. 3. Installation Attaching the Speakers to the Monitor To attach ...
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Installation Speaker Security Lock If your monitor has speakers, the speakers can be locked to the sides of the speaker. 2. Grasp the front cloth-covered grill firmly at the sides and remove from the speaker until it . 4. Slide the security lock out from the speaker, then locate the security lock screw, which can be found in the top inner corner of the monitor. Reattach the grill to the monitor. 6. Attach the speaker to the side of the monitor. 5. Repeat this process for the other speaker. Reference Guide 3-5 To use the Speaker Security Lock, follow these steps: 1. ...
Installation Speaker Security Lock If your monitor has speakers, the speakers can be locked to the sides of the speaker. 2. Grasp the front cloth-covered grill firmly at the sides and remove from the speaker until it . 4. Slide the security lock out from the speaker, then locate the security lock screw, which can be found in the top inner corner of the monitor. Reattach the grill to the monitor. 6. Attach the speaker to the side of the monitor. 5. Repeat this process for the other speaker. Reference Guide 3-5 To use the Speaker Security Lock, follow these steps: 1. ...
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... files that must be installed onto your printer. Once installed, this file is activated by Microsoft Windows to download the appropriate files. Access http://www.compaq.com/support/files/monitors/index.html and select your computer: 1. To get the latest .INF and .ICM files, download them from the... Compaq Web site. When the CD-ROM menu launches, select Install INF and ICM Files. 3. To install these files on your monitor model to ensure monitor ...
... files that must be installed onto your printer. Once installed, this file is activated by Microsoft Windows to download the appropriate files. Access http://www.compaq.com/support/files/monitors/index.html and select your computer: 1. To get the latest .INF and .ICM files, download them from the... Compaq Web site. When the CD-ROM menu launches, select Install INF and ICM Files. 3. To install these files on your monitor model to ensure monitor ...
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Left Adjustment Moves backward through menu options or increases 3 adjustment levels. Power/LED Controls power to display the On-Screen Display menu. On-Screen Display The On-Screen Display (OSD) adjusts the screen image based on your monitor may be different. Press the Select button to ...LED on the power button 4 indicates the state of the icons that appear on -screen displays, selects functions and adjustments, and exits menus and On-Screen Display. See "On-Screen Display Functions" for a features list for your viewing preferences. Operation Front Panel Controls Item Icon ...
Left Adjustment Moves backward through menu options or increases 3 adjustment levels. Power/LED Controls power to display the On-Screen Display menu. On-Screen Display The On-Screen Display (OSD) adjusts the screen image based on your monitor may be different. Press the Select button to ...LED on the power button 4 indicates the state of the icons that appear on -screen displays, selects functions and adjustments, and exits menus and On-Screen Display. See "On-Screen Display Functions" for a features list for your viewing preferences. Operation Front Panel Controls Item Icon ...
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...or Left-Adjustment button on the front panel of your monitor until the function is larger. To exit the On-Screen Display, select the Exit icon and press the Select button once. Vertical Size Pincushion Trapezoid Right-Adjustment increases the vertical size...the monitor choose the function. 5. Reference Guide 4-3 On-Screen Display Icons and Functions Icon Function Contrast Description Right-Adjustment increases the contrast and Left-Adjustment decreases the contrast. 5500 7500 & 7550 9500 Brightness Horizontal Position Horizontal Size Vertical Position Right-Adjustment increases ...
...or Left-Adjustment button on the front panel of your monitor until the function is larger. To exit the On-Screen Display, select the Exit icon and press the Select button once. Vertical Size Pincushion Trapezoid Right-Adjustment increases the vertical size...the monitor choose the function. 5. Reference Guide 4-3 On-Screen Display Icons and Functions Icon Function Contrast Description Right-Adjustment increases the contrast and Left-Adjustment decreases the contrast. 5500 7500 & 7550 9500 Brightness Horizontal Position Horizontal Size Vertical Position Right-Adjustment increases ...
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...right and Left-Adjustment selects the color temperature to factory default values. 5500 7500 & 7550 9500 Exit This control exits the OSD menu. 4-4 Reference Guide This control resets the monitor to the left. Compaq suggests you not degauss more than once within a 30-minute period of time. ... the sides of the image to the right and Left-Adjustment tilts the sides of the image to the left. Operation On-Screen Display Icons and Functions (Continued) Icon Function Pin Balance Parallelogram Tilt (Rotation) Moire Degauss Color Temp Reset Description Right-Adjustment moves the top...
...right and Left-Adjustment selects the color temperature to factory default values. 5500 7500 & 7550 9500 Exit This control exits the OSD menu. 4-4 Reference Guide This control resets the monitor to the left. Compaq suggests you not degauss more than once within a 30-minute period of time. ... the sides of the image to the right and Left-Adjustment tilts the sides of the image to the left. Operation On-Screen Display Icons and Functions (Continued) Icon Function Pin Balance Parallelogram Tilt (Rotation) Moire Degauss Color Temp Reset Description Right-Adjustment moves the top...
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Out of Frequency Range Message If an Out of Frequency Range message displays on your computer. Enter Safe Mode on your monitor, your video resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher than the levels your monitor supports. ... resolution or refresh rate on your computer. 2. Restart your monitor, follow these steps: 1. Reference Guide 4-5 Monitor Messages No Signal Message Operation If a No Signal message displays on your monitor, check to your computer's operating system Help for instructions on entering Safe Mode.
Out of Frequency Range Message If an Out of Frequency Range message displays on your computer. Enter Safe Mode on your monitor, your video resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher than the levels your monitor supports. ... resolution or refresh rate on your computer. 2. Restart your monitor, follow these steps: 1. Reference Guide 4-5 Monitor Messages No Signal Message Operation If a No Signal message displays on your monitor, check to your computer's operating system Help for instructions on entering Safe Mode.
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... off . High voltage is a brief warm-up period before returning to a supported setting (see "Technical Specifications"). 4. Operation 3. Change your display settings to full power mode. 4-6 Reference Guide Power Management Status for 7500 and 7550/17" Series Monitors (CV, MV, S, FS, V) State On Sleep LED Color Green Amber Power Consumption < 100 watts < 5 watts Description...
... off . High voltage is a brief warm-up period before returning to a supported setting (see "Technical Specifications"). 4. Operation 3. Change your display settings to full power mode. 4-6 Reference Guide Power Management Status for 7500 and 7550/17" Series Monitors (CV, MV, S, FS, V) State On Sleep LED Color Green Amber Power Consumption < 100 watts < 5 watts Description...
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Refer to your monitor is available with its energy saving features, is connected to as power management features). Operation ✎ Your monitor's energy saver feature works only when your computer's user guide for instructions on setting energy saver features (also referred to a computer that also has energy saver features. Reference Guide 4-7 The Energy Saver utility, with all Microsoft Windows operating systems. Some features are also available in DOS.
Refer to your monitor is available with its energy saving features, is connected to as power management features). Operation ✎ Your monitor's energy saver feature works only when your computer's user guide for instructions on setting energy saver features (also referred to a computer that also has energy saver features. Reference Guide 4-7 The Energy Saver utility, with all Microsoft Windows operating systems. Some features are also available in DOS.
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...to adjust as needed . adjustment. Move the object farther away. Monitor may be nearby. Press the SELECT button to access the On-Screen Display. Select V. Color is active. A magnetic object may have been moved or inadvertently bumped. Reference Guide A-1 Image appears blurred, indistinct, or...Depress any key on power. Press the SELECT button to activate. Select Degauss to access the On-Screen Display. Horizontal position may need adjustment. Compaq suggests you not degauss more than once within a 30-minute period of each problem, and the recommended solutions.
...to adjust as needed . adjustment. Move the object farther away. Monitor may be nearby. Press the SELECT button to access the On-Screen Display. Select V. Color is active. A magnetic object may have been moved or inadvertently bumped. Reference Guide A-1 Image appears blurred, indistinct, or...Depress any key on power. Press the SELECT button to activate. Select Degauss to access the On-Screen Display. Horizontal position may need adjustment. Compaq suggests you not degauss more than once within a 30-minute period of each problem, and the recommended solutions.
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... screen. Solution Press the SELECT button to the computer. Connect the 15-pin monitor video cable to access the On-Screen Display. Change your monitor supports. Restart your computer and enter Safe Mode. Turn the power button clockwise on your computer screen and ...Volume may be too low. disconnected. Position to a supported setting (see "Technical Specifications"). Restart your computer so that the computer power is displayed on screen. Check all speaker power connections and make sure they are set higher than what your settings to adjust as needed. Problem Possible ...
... screen. Solution Press the SELECT button to the computer. Connect the 15-pin monitor video cable to access the On-Screen Display. Change your monitor supports. Restart your computer and enter Safe Mode. Turn the power button clockwise on your computer screen and ...Volume may be too low. disconnected. Position to a supported setting (see "Technical Specifications"). Restart your computer so that the computer power is displayed on screen. Check all speaker power connections and make sure they are set higher than what your settings to adjust as needed. Problem Possible ...