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... Files 4-1 Front Panel 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 B-6 Reference Guide i
... Files 4-1 Front Panel 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 B-6 Reference Guide i
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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. 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
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... Cord Set Requirements" section in the operating instructions. s Place your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Important Safety Information Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, scanner) to some form of surge protection device such as...
... Cord Set Requirements" section in the operating instructions. s Place your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Important Safety Information Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, scanner) to some form of surge protection device such as...
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... from the wall outlet before cleaning. s Unplug your monitor or the screen. These chemicals may get into cabinet slots or other devices with strong magnetic fields. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use an antistatic CRT screen cleaner. Ä CAUTION: Do not use liquid... cleaners or aerosol cleaners. s Do not place the monitor face down. Look on an unstable surface. s In a two-monitor system, place your monitor or place it from excessive light, heat or ...
... from the wall outlet before cleaning. s Unplug your monitor or the screen. These chemicals may get into cabinet slots or other devices with strong magnetic fields. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use an antistatic CRT screen cleaner. Ä CAUTION: Do not use liquid... cleaners or aerosol cleaners. s Do not place the monitor face down. Look on an unstable surface. s In a two-monitor system, place your monitor or place it from excessive light, heat or ...
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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. Lift the base up and away from the monitor, follow these instructions: 1. Reference Guide 2-3 If you need to disassemble the base from your monitor. 2.
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. Lift the base up and away from the monitor, follow these instructions: 1. Reference Guide 2-3 If you need to disassemble the base from your monitor. 2.
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Align the hooks on the base with the sockets on the bottom of the monitor until it stops. Reference Guide 3-1 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.
Align the hooks on the base with the sockets on the bottom of the monitor until it stops. Reference Guide 3-1 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.
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.... See "Front Panel Controls" for detailed information. Installation Monitor Installation Before installing your monitor, place it in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your monitor fails to function properly, refer to "Troubleshooting." 5. Your monitor installation is now complete. 3-2 Reference Guide If necessary, ...and other peripheral devices. 2. Connect the video cable (blue connector) 1 from the back of the monitor to the blue 15-pin connector on your computer and monitor. ✎ If your computer. 1. Tighten the cable screws to secure the cable to your personal...
.... See "Front Panel Controls" for detailed information. Installation Monitor Installation Before installing your monitor, place it in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your monitor fails to function properly, refer to "Troubleshooting." 5. Your monitor installation is now complete. 3-2 Reference Guide If necessary, ...and other peripheral devices. 2. Connect the video cable (blue connector) 1 from the back of the monitor to the blue 15-pin connector on your computer and monitor. ✎ If your computer. 1. Tighten the cable screws to secure the cable to your personal...
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... wall outlet. 3. Attach the green connector 6 from the other speaker 2 on an even surface next to install your monitor. Reference Guide 3-3 Installation Speaker Installation Selected monitors come with speakers which must be installed. To attach the speakers, see the next section, "Attaching the Speakers to the... green port on the back of your monitor. 2. Attach the speaker power cable 3 to the black connector on the back of the control speaker 1, then connect the AC adapter 4...
... wall outlet. 3. Attach the green connector 6 from the other speaker 2 on an even surface next to install your monitor. Reference Guide 3-3 Installation Speaker Installation Selected monitors come with speakers which must be installed. To attach the speakers, see the next section, "Attaching the Speakers to the... green port on the back of your monitor. 2. Attach the speaker power cable 3 to the black connector on the back of the control speaker 1, then connect the AC adapter 4...
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Installation Attaching the Speakers to the Monitor To attach the speakers to the sides of the speaker, up to extend the speaker hook mechanism 2. ...connect the audio device cable to the audio input jack 2 on the speakers and adjust the speaker volume. 5. Align the hooks with your monitor, follow these steps: 1. Turn the power/volume button 1 on the front of the speaker clockwise to the speaker. 3-4 Reference Guide To... on the speaker. You must use an MP3 or CD audio device with the slots in the monitor. 3. Gently insert the hooks into the slots and slide down into place. 4.
Installation Attaching the Speakers to the Monitor To attach the speakers to the sides of the speaker, up to extend the speaker hook mechanism 2. ...connect the audio device cable to the audio input jack 2 on the speakers and adjust the speaker volume. 5. Align the hooks with your monitor, follow these steps: 1. Turn the power/volume button 1 on the front of the speaker clockwise to the speaker. 3-4 Reference Guide To... on the speaker. You must use an MP3 or CD audio device with the slots in the monitor. 3. Gently insert the hooks into the slots and slide down into place. 4.
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.... Installation Speaker Security Lock If your monitor has speakers, the speakers can be locked to the monitor. 6. Once the lock is in place in the side of the monitor, tighten the security lock screw to secure the speaker to the sides of the monitor as described in the "Speaker Installation .... 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the security lock screw, but do not remove it engages the slot in the top inner corner of the monitor. 5. Reference Guide 3-5 To use the Speaker Security Lock, follow these steps: 1. Grasp the front cloth-covered grill firmly at the sides and ...
.... Installation Speaker Security Lock If your monitor has speakers, the speakers can be locked to the monitor. 6. Once the lock is in place in the side of the monitor, tighten the security lock screw to secure the speaker to the sides of the monitor as described in the "Speaker Installation .... 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the security lock screw, but do not remove it engages the slot in the top inner corner of the monitor. 5. Reference Guide 3-5 To use the Speaker Security Lock, follow these steps: 1. Grasp the front cloth-covered grill firmly at the sides and ...
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... Reference Guide CD-ROM in your monitor model to ensure monitor compatibility with this monitor contains two data files that have 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.... Front Panel Controls Reference Guide 4-1 To get the latest .INF and .ICM files, download them from the Compaq Web site. Once installed, this color-matching ...
... Reference Guide CD-ROM in your monitor model to ensure monitor compatibility with this monitor contains two data files that have 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.... Front Panel Controls Reference Guide 4-1 To get the latest .INF and .ICM files, download them from the Compaq Web site. Once installed, this color-matching ...
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... that appear on all models. Right Adjustment Moves forward through menu options or decreases 2 adjustment levels. See "On-Screen Display Functions" for a features list for your monitor may be different. To access the OSD, do the following: 1. Press the Select button to the... monitor. On-Screen Display The On-Screen Display (OSD) adjusts the screen image based on -screen displays, selects functions and adjustments, and exits menus and On-Screen Display. If the monitor is not already on, press the Power button to this chapter...
... that appear on all models. Right Adjustment Moves forward through menu options or decreases 2 adjustment levels. See "On-Screen Display Functions" for a features list for your monitor may be different. To access the OSD, do the following: 1. Press the Select button to the... monitor. On-Screen Display The On-Screen Display (OSD) adjusts the screen image based on -screen displays, selects functions and adjustments, and exits menus and On-Screen Display. If the monitor is not already on, press the Power button to this chapter...
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...the right and Left-Adjustment moves the image to save the new adjustment. 7. On-Screen Display Functions Use the Right-Adjustment and Left-Adjustment buttons found on the monitor choose the function. 5. Right-Adjustment adjusts the image so the top is larger and ... or decrease (Left) the level of your monitor until the function is larger. 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 ...
...the right and Left-Adjustment moves the image to save the new adjustment. 7. On-Screen Display Functions Use the Right-Adjustment and Left-Adjustment buttons found on the monitor choose the function. 5. Right-Adjustment adjusts the image so the top is larger and ... or decrease (Left) the level of your monitor until the function is larger. 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 ...
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...factory default values. 5500 7500 & 7550 9500 Exit This control exits the OSD menu. 4-4 Reference Guide This control resets the monitor to reduce color impurities. Right-Adjustment increases the Moire correction and Left-Adjustment decreases the Moire correction. Compaq suggests you not degauss more than...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 ...
...factory default values. 5500 7500 & 7550 9500 Exit This control exits the OSD menu. 4-4 Reference Guide This control resets the monitor to reduce color impurities. Right-Adjustment increases the Moire correction and Left-Adjustment decreases the Moire correction. Compaq suggests you not degauss more than...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 ...
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.... 2. Restart your computer. Monitor Messages No Signal Message Operation If a No Signal message displays on your monitor, check to your monitor, follow these steps: 1. Reference Guide 4-5 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 computer is properly connected and ensure that your monitor supports. Refer to be sure your video cable is...
.... 2. Restart your computer. Monitor Messages No Signal Message Operation If a No Signal message displays on your monitor, check to your monitor, follow these steps: 1. Reference Guide 4-5 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 computer is properly connected and ensure that your monitor supports. Refer to be sure your video cable is...
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...off . Operation 3. Restart your monitor's power state when not in use. 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 Normal Operation Monitor screen is off . Heater voltage ... to control your monitor's power consumption and reduce your computer so that the new settings take effect. High voltage is blank. There is a brief warm-up period before returning to a supported setting (see "Technical Specifications"). 4. Change your display settings to full ...
...off . Operation 3. Restart your monitor's power state when not in use. 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 Normal Operation Monitor screen is off . Heater voltage ... to control your monitor's power consumption and reduce your computer so that the new settings take effect. High voltage is blank. There is a brief warm-up period before returning to a supported setting (see "Technical Specifications"). 4. Change your display settings to full ...
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The Energy Saver utility, with its energy saving features, is connected to as power management features). Refer to your monitor is available with all Microsoft Windows operating systems. Some features are also available in DOS. Reference Guide 4-7 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.
The Energy Saver utility, with its energy saving features, is connected to as power management features). Refer to your monitor is available with all Microsoft Windows operating systems. Some features are also available in DOS. Reference Guide 4-7 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.
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...abnormal. Brightness and contrast are too low. Connect video cable properly. Monitor may be nearby. Select H. Horizontal position may need too small. A...any key on power. Image is improperly connected. Select V. Position to adjust as needed . adjustment. Compaq suggests you not degauss more than once within a 30-minute period of each problem, and the recommended... Move the object farther away. Image is active. Select Degauss to access the On-Screen Display. Press the SELECT button to activate. Size to adjust as needed . Vertical height may need...
...abnormal. Brightness and contrast are too low. Connect video cable properly. Monitor may be nearby. Select H. Horizontal position may need too small. A...any key on power. Image is improperly connected. Select V. Position to adjust as needed . adjustment. Compaq suggests you not degauss more than once within a 30-minute period of each problem, and the recommended... Move the object farther away. Image is active. Select Degauss to access the On-Screen Display. Press the SELECT button to activate. Size to adjust as needed . Vertical height may need...
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... into the back of Frequency" is on the speaker. disconnected. "Out of your computer so that the computer power is displayed on right-side speaker may need adjustment. Select V. Restart your computer. Speaker LED should illuminate. Problem Possible Cause Vertical position...A-2 Reference Guide Video resolution and/or refresh rate are properly connected. Change your monitor supports. No sound from the back of the right-side speaker. Connect the 15-pin monitor video cable to a supported setting (see "Technical Specifications"). Mute button may be...
... into the back of Frequency" is on the speaker. disconnected. "Out of your computer so that the computer power is displayed on right-side speaker may need adjustment. Select V. Restart your computer. Speaker LED should illuminate. Problem Possible Cause Vertical position...A-2 Reference Guide Video resolution and/or refresh rate are properly connected. Change your monitor supports. No sound from the back of the right-side speaker. Connect the 15-pin monitor video cable to a supported setting (see "Technical Specifications"). Mute button may be...
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.... Select the Speaker icon located on the Internet through the Compaq Support Forum. To access the Compaq Support Forum, go to call : s The monitor s Monitor model number s Serial number for the monitor s Purchase date on top of the monitor. Problem No sound from the left speaker. Using the World... Preparing to Call Technical Support If you may need to the Compaq Web site at least 3 inches (76 mm) of the right-side speaker. Compaq responds to the rear of ventilation space around the monitor, and do not place objects on invoice s Conditions under which the problem occurred...
.... Select the Speaker icon located on the Internet through the Compaq Support Forum. To access the Compaq Support Forum, go to call : s The monitor s Monitor model number s Serial number for the monitor s Purchase date on top of the monitor. Problem No sound from the left speaker. Using the World... Preparing to Call Technical Support If you may need to the Compaq Web site at least 3 inches (76 mm) of the right-side speaker. Compaq responds to the rear of ventilation space around the monitor, and do not place objects on invoice s Conditions under which the problem occurred...