Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 5500 Compaq
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b Reference Guide Compaq Color Monitors S eries 5500, 7500, 7550, 9500 Document Part Number: 266189-001 January 2002.
© 2002 Compaq Computer Corporation. Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of Compaq Information T echnologies 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 an y kind and is subject to change without notice.
Reference Guide i Content s Introduction Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . .
ii Reference Guide Contents Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1 Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference Guide 1–1 1 Introduction Y our microprocessor -based, digitally controlled color monitor is a high-performance and easy-to-use product. It employs the latest on-screen menu technology .
Reference Guide 2–1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Safety Guidelines Power Requirement s Refer to the “Po wer Cord Set Requirements” section in “ Agency Regulatory Notice, ” for information on the correct po wer cord set for this de vice.
2–2 Reference Guide Safety and Maintenance Guidelines ■ Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected to the outlet does not exceed the current rating of the electrical outlet, and the total ampere rating of the products connected to the cord does not exceed the rating of the cord.
Reference Guide 2–3 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Removing the Monitor Base In the e vent that you need to disassemble the base from the monitor , follo w these instructions: 1. If you must remov e the base attachment, release the catch and slide the base to ward the back of your monitor .
Reference Guide 3–1 3 Inst allation M o n i t o rB a s eI n s t a l l a t i o n On some monitors, the base must be attached prior to monitor installation. If you need to attach the base, follo w these steps: 1. Align the hooks on the base with the sockets on the bottom of the monitor and attach the base.
3–2 Reference Guide Installation Monitor Inst allation Before installing your monitor , place it in a con venient, well-v entilated location near your computer .
Reference Guide 3–3 Installation S peaker Inst allation Selected monitors come with speakers which must be installed. If you need to install your speakers, follo w these steps: 1. Place the control speaker 1 and the other speak er 2 on either side of your monitor .
3–4 Reference Guide Installation Att a ching the Speakers to the Monitor T o 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.
Reference Guide 3–5 Installation Speaker Security Lock If your monitor has speakers, the speakers can be lock ed to the sides of the monitor . T o use the Speaker Security Lock, follo w these steps: 1.
Reference Guide 4–1 4 Operation Information Files The CD-R OM included with this monitor contains two data files that must be installed onto your computer: an .
4–2 Reference Guide Operation On-Screen Display The On-Screen Display (OSD) adjusts the screen image based on your vie wing preferences. T o access the OSD, do the following: 1. If the monitor is not already on, press the Pow er button to turn on the monitor .
Reference Guide 4–3 Operation 3. T o move to a function, press the Right-Adjustment or Left-Adjustment b utton 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 windo w displays.
4–4 Reference Guide Operation Pin Balance Right-Adjustment moves the top and bottom of the image to the right and Left-Adjustment moves the top and bottom of the image to the left. Parallelo- gram Right-Adjustment tilts the sides of the image to the right and Left-Adjustment tilts the sides of the image to the left.
Reference Guide 4–5 Operation 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 po wered on.
4–6 Reference Guide Operation 3. Change your display settings to a supported setting (see “T echnical Specifications”). 4. Restart your computer so that the ne w settings take ef fect.
Reference Guide 4–7 Operation ✎ Y our monitor’ s energy sa v er feature works only when your monitor is connected to a computer that also has energy sa ver features. The Energy Sa ver utility , with its ener gy sa ving features, is av ailable with all Microsoft W indows operating systems.
Reference Guide A–1 A T roubleshooting Solving Common Problems The follo wing table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank. Power cord is disconnected.
A–2 Reference Guide V ertical position may need adjustment. Press the SELECT button to access the On-Screen Display . Select V . Position to adjust as needed. “No Signal” is displayed on screen. Monitor video cable is disconnected. Connect the 15-pin monitor video cable to the computer .
Reference Guide A–3 Using the W orld Wide W eb Support services are av ailable on the Internet through the Compaq Support Forum. Y ou can either bro wse the postings as a guest, or register as a user and submit your o wn questions. Compaq responds to questions within one business day .
Reference Guide B–1 B T echnical S pecifications Comp aq 5500/15” Series Monitor 5500 CV , MV , S Screen Size 15” (38 cm) visual diagonal Viewable screen size 13.
B–2 Reference Guide T echnical Specifications S torage T emperature -22 o Ft o1 4 0 o F -30 o Ct o6 0 o C Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Altitude Up to 10,000 ft.
Reference Guide B–3 T echnical Specifications Comp aq 7500/17” Series Monitor 7500 CV , MV , S Screen Size 17” (43 cm) visual diagonal Viewable screen size 16” (40.
B–4 Reference Guide T echnical Specifications Comp aq 7550/17” Flat CRT Monitor 7550 FS, V Screen Size 17” (43 cm) visual diagonal Viewable screen size 16” (40.
Reference Guide B–5 T echnical Specifications TCO’99 Some models meet TCO’99 MPRII Some models meet MPRII Plug and Play Y es 7550 FS, V (Continued).
B–6 Reference Guide T echnical Specifications Comp aq 9500/19” Series Monitor 9500 MV , S Screen Size 19” (48 cm) visual diagonal Viewable screen size 18” (46 cm) Anti-Glare Coating Dot Pitch 0.
Reference Guide B–7 T echnical Specifications Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Altitude Up to 10,000 ft./3048 meters TCO’99 Some models meet TCO’99 MPRII Some models meet MPRII Plug and Play.
Reference Guide C–1 C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
C–2 Reference Guide Agency Regulatory Notices Compaq Computer Corporation P . O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, T exas 77269-2000 Or , call - (281) 514-3333 T o identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product.
Reference Guide C–3 Agency Regulatory Notices A po wer cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walk ed on or pinched by items placed upon it or against it. Particular attention should be paid to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord exits from the product.
Reference Guide D–1 D TCO‘99 Requirement s Y ou have just purchased a TCO'99 appro v ed and labelled product. Y our choice has provided you with a product de veloped for professional use.
D–2 Reference Guide TCO‘99 Requirements The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display , after a certain period of inacti vity , shall reduce its power consumption to a lo wer le vel in one or more stages. The length of time to reacti v ate the computer shall be reasonable for the user .
Reference Guide D–3 TCO‘99 Requirements Mercury Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The rele v ant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury .
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