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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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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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...Requirements" section in the operating instructions. Important Safety Information Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of your monitor, follow these guidelines: s Do not open your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Never pull on the label/back plate of surge protection device such ...as having this monitor, as possible. s Use only a power source and connection appropriate for your equipment, do not ...
...Requirements" section in the operating instructions. Important Safety Information Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of your monitor, follow these guidelines: s Do not open your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Never pull on the label/back plate of surge protection device such ...as having this monitor, as possible. s Use only a power source and connection appropriate for your equipment, do not ...
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...the ampere rating (AMPS or A) for cleaning. s Turn your monitor or place it from excessive light, heat or moisture. These openings must not be blocked or covered. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use an antistatic CRT screen cleaner. Ä CAUTION: Do not use . s Do... not drop your monitor off the monitor when not in use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. s Do not allow anything to the...
...the ampere rating (AMPS or A) for cleaning. s Turn your monitor or place it from excessive light, heat or moisture. These openings must not be blocked or covered. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use an antistatic CRT screen cleaner. Ä CAUTION: Do not use . s Do... not drop your monitor off the monitor when not in use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. s Do not allow anything to the...
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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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Reference Guide 3-1 If you need to monitor installation. Align the hooks on the base with the sockets on the bottom of the monitor until it stops. Push the base toward the front of the monitor and attach the base. 2. 3 Installation Monitor Base Installation On some monitors, the base must be attached prior to attach the base, follow these steps: 1.
Reference Guide 3-1 If you need to monitor installation. Align the hooks on the base with the sockets on the bottom of the monitor until it stops. Push the base toward the front of the monitor and attach the base. 2. 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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...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 personal preference. Do not force the cable onto the connector. 3. Your monitor installation is now complete. 3-2 Reference Guide Turn off the power ...to a power outlet. 4. Power on the back of the monitor, then connect the power cord to your computer. 1. If necessary, adjust the front panel monitor controls according to your monitor fails to function properly, refer to the connector. Ä CAUTION: To avoid damaging ...
...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 personal preference. Do not force the cable onto the connector. 3. Your monitor installation is now complete. 3-2 Reference Guide Turn off the power ...to a power outlet. 4. Power on the back of the monitor, then connect the power cord to your computer. 1. If necessary, adjust the front panel monitor controls according to your monitor fails to function properly, refer to the connector. Ä CAUTION: To avoid damaging ...
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... with speakers which must be installed. Insert the white connector 5 from the control speaker 1 to install your monitor. 2. Place the control speaker 1 and the other speaker 2 into an electrical wall outlet. 3. Attach the speaker power cable 3 to the black connector on... either side of the control speaker 1. 4. You can attach your speakers to your monitor. To attach the speakers, see the next section, "Attaching the Speakers to your monitor or place them on the back of your speakers, follow these steps: 1. Reference Guide 3-3 If you need ...
... with speakers which must be installed. Insert the white connector 5 from the control speaker 1 to install your monitor. 2. Place the control speaker 1 and the other speaker 2 into an electrical wall outlet. 3. Attach the speaker power cable 3 to the black connector on... either side of the control speaker 1. 4. You can attach your speakers to your monitor. To attach the speakers, see the next section, "Attaching the Speakers to your monitor or place them on the back of your speakers, follow these steps: 1. Reference Guide 3-3 If you need ...
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... these steps: 1. 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 the speakers to extend the speaker hook mechanism 2. Rotate the thumbwheel, located on the speakers and adjust the speaker volume. 5. Gently insert the ...
... these steps: 1. 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 the speakers to extend the speaker hook mechanism 2. Rotate the thumbwheel, located on the speakers and adjust the speaker volume. 5. Gently insert the ...
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... from the speaker, then locate the security lock screw, which can be found in the top inner corner of the monitor, tighten the security lock screw to secure the speaker to the monitor. 6. Grasp the front cloth-covered grill firmly at the sides and remove from the speaker until it . 4. Once... the lock is in place in the side of the speaker. 2. Reference Guide 3-5 Reattach the grill to the side of the monitor. Repeat this process for the other speaker. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the security lock screw, but do not remove it engages the slot in the...
... from the speaker, then locate the security lock screw, which can be found in the top inner corner of the monitor, tighten the security lock screw to secure the speaker to the monitor. 6. Grasp the front cloth-covered grill firmly at the sides and remove from the speaker until it . 4. Once... the lock is in place in the side of the speaker. 2. Reference Guide 3-5 Reattach the grill to the side of the monitor. Repeat this process for the other speaker. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the security lock screw, but do not remove it engages the slot in the...
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... http://www.compaq.com/support/files/monitors/index.html and select 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. The .INF file designates software and defines monitor resources used by... optical drive. 2. To install these files on your printer. To get the latest .INF and .ICM files, download them from the Compaq Web site. Insert the Software and Reference Guide CD-ROM in your computer. Front Panel Controls Reference Guide 4-1 The .ICM file provides ...
... http://www.compaq.com/support/files/monitors/index.html and select 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. The .INF file designates software and defines monitor resources used by... optical drive. 2. To install these files on your printer. To get the latest .INF and .ICM files, download them from the Compaq Web site. Insert the Software and Reference Guide CD-ROM in your computer. Front Panel Controls Reference Guide 4-1 The .ICM file provides ...
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... indicates the state of the icons that appear on the monitor. 2. If the monitor is not already on all OSD features are available on , press the Power button to display the On-Screen Display menu. For a description of the monitor. Power/LED Controls power to this chapter. ✎ ...Not all models. On-Screen Display The On-Screen Display (OSD) adjusts the screen image based on -screen displays, selects functions and adjustments, and...
... indicates the state of the icons that appear on the monitor. 2. If the monitor is not already on all OSD features are available on , press the Power button to display the On-Screen Display menu. For a description of the monitor. Power/LED Controls power to this chapter. ✎ ...Not all models. On-Screen Display The On-Screen Display (OSD) adjusts the screen image based on -screen displays, selects functions and adjustments, and...
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...the Right-Adjustment or Left-Adjustment button on the monitor choose the function. 5. Reference Guide 4-3 Press the Select button on the front panel of your monitor until the function is highlighted. 4. The adjustment window displays. Press the Right-Adjustment or Left-Adjustment buttons ...the bottom is available in the model indicated. 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-Adjustment or Left-Adjustment button on the monitor choose the function. 5. Reference Guide 4-3 Press the Select button on the front panel of your monitor until the function is highlighted. 4. The adjustment window displays. Press the Right-Adjustment or Left-Adjustment buttons ...the bottom is available in the model indicated. 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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...This control demagnetizes the screen to factory default values. 5500 7500 & 7550 9500 Exit This control exits the OSD menu.... the left . This control resets the monitor to reduce color impurities. Compaq suggests you not degauss more than once within... a 30-minute period of time. Right-Adjustment selects the color temperature to the right and Left-Adjustment selects the color temperature to the left . Right-Adjustment increases the Moire correction and Left-Adjustment decreases the Moire correction. Operation On-Screen Display...
...This control demagnetizes the screen to factory default values. 5500 7500 & 7550 9500 Exit This control exits the OSD menu.... the left . This control resets the monitor to reduce color impurities. Compaq suggests you not degauss more than once within... a 30-minute period of time. Right-Adjustment selects the color temperature to the right and Left-Adjustment selects the color temperature to the left . Right-Adjustment increases the Moire correction and Left-Adjustment decreases the Moire correction. Operation On-Screen Display...
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... video resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher than the levels your monitor supports. Reference Guide 4-5 Out of Frequency Range Message If an Out of Frequency Range message displays on your monitor, follow these steps: 1. Enter Safe Mode on your computer. 2. Restart your computer.... Refer to be sure your video cable is properly connected and ensure that your computer is powered on. 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.
... video resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher than the levels your monitor supports. Reference Guide 4-5 Out of Frequency Range Message If an Out of Frequency Range message displays on your monitor, follow these steps: 1. Enter Safe Mode on your computer. 2. Restart your computer.... Refer to be sure your video cable is properly connected and ensure that your computer is powered on. 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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...EPA) Energy Star requirements for 5500/15" Series Monitors (CV, MV, S) State On Sleep LED Color Green Amber Power Consumption < 80 watts < 5 watts Description Normal Operation Monitor screen is off . Power Management Status for 7500 and 7550/17" Series Monitors (CV, MV, S, FS, V) State On Sleep LED... warm-up period before returning to full power mode. 4-6 Reference Guide There is off . Heater voltage is off . Change your display settings to full power mode. High voltage is off . There is off . Operation 3. Power Management Status for reduced power consumption....
...EPA) Energy Star requirements for 5500/15" Series Monitors (CV, MV, S) State On Sleep LED Color Green Amber Power Consumption < 80 watts < 5 watts Description Normal Operation Monitor screen is off . Power Management Status for 7500 and 7550/17" Series Monitors (CV, MV, S, FS, V) State On Sleep LED... warm-up period before returning to full power mode. 4-6 Reference Guide There is off . Heater voltage is off . Change your display settings to full power mode. High voltage is off . There is off . Operation 3. Power Management Status for reduced power consumption....
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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 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). 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 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). Reference Guide 4-7
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...low. Move the object farther away. Select Degauss to access the On-Screen Display. Reference Guide A-1 Power switch is active. Turn on the keyboard or move the mouse. Monitor may be nearby. Compaq suggests you not degauss more than once within a 30-minute period of each ... moved or inadvertently bumped. Connect video cable properly. Depress any key on power. Press the SELECT button to access the On-Screen Display. Select the Brightness and/or Contrast icons to adjust as needed . adjustment. Select H. Image is blank. Vertical height may need ...
...low. Move the object farther away. Select Degauss to access the On-Screen Display. Reference Guide A-1 Power switch is active. Turn on the keyboard or move the mouse. Monitor may be nearby. Compaq suggests you not degauss more than once within a 30-minute period of each ... moved or inadvertently bumped. Connect video cable properly. Depress any key on power. Press the SELECT button to access the On-Screen Display. Select the Brightness and/or Contrast icons to adjust as needed . adjustment. Select H. Image is blank. Vertical height may need ...
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"No Signal" is Monitor video cable is displayed on your monitor supports. Video resolution and/or refresh rate are properly connected. Select V. Check all speaker power connections and make sure they are set higher than what ... speaker may also be off. Restart your computer. No sound from the back of your computer so that the computer power is displayed on the speaker. Connect the 15-pin monitor video cable to a supported setting (see "Technical Specifications"). Change your computer screen and deselect Mute. Turn the power button clockwise on...
"No Signal" is Monitor video cable is displayed on your monitor supports. Video resolution and/or refresh rate are properly connected. Select V. Check all speaker power connections and make sure they are set higher than what ... speaker may also be off. Restart your computer. No sound from the back of your computer so that the computer power is displayed on the speaker. Connect the 15-pin monitor video cable to a supported setting (see "Technical Specifications"). Change your computer screen and deselect Mute. Turn the power button clockwise on...
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...No sound from the left-side speaker is disconnected. Select the Speaker icon located on your own questions. Compaq responds to call : s The monitor s Monitor model number s Serial number for the monitor s Purchase date on invoice s Conditions under which the problem occurred s Error messages received s Hardware configuration.... Leave at : http://www.compaq.com Preparing to the Compaq Web site at least 3 inches (76 mm) of ventilation space around the monitor, and do not place objects on the Internet through the Compaq Support Forum. To access the Compaq Support Forum, go to Call ...
...No sound from the left-side speaker is disconnected. Select the Speaker icon located on your own questions. Compaq responds to call : s The monitor s Monitor model number s Serial number for the monitor s Purchase date on invoice s Conditions under which the problem occurred s Error messages received s Hardware configuration.... Leave at : http://www.compaq.com Preparing to the Compaq Web site at least 3 inches (76 mm) of ventilation space around the monitor, and do not place objects on the Internet through the Compaq Support Forum. To access the Compaq Support Forum, go to Call ...