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Compaq TFT1501
15-inch
LCD Monitor
(15-inch Viewable Image)
User’s Guide
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard® Computer Corporation (hereafter HP Company) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. HP shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. HP assumes no respon
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Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1 Features................................................................................................................ 1 For Your Safety...................................................................................................... 2 Working in Comfort ..............................................................................................
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Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................22 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for TFT1501 Monitor...................24 Technical Information..........................................................................................25 Monitor Information ..............................................................................................25 Video Modes ..................................................
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Introduction This latest LCD monitor has a 15-inch active matrix TFT (thin film transistor) liquid crystal display ® module. It is designed for use with any Windows -based PC. The monitor’s compact design provides great space savings on your computer desk. Features Important features include: Automatic configuration to the PC video settings with maximum XGA (1024 x 768) resolution. Three control buttons, plus OSD (on-screen display) for easy monitor settings adjustment and configur
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For Your Safety For your safety and the protection of your monitor, follow these precautions: Use only the factory-supplied power cord that shipped with your monitor. To prevent electrical shock, do not disassemble the display. The cover should be removed only by qualified service personnel. Do not cover the air vents. To avoid the risk of damage to the display and electrical shock to yourself, do not expose the display to rain or moisture. Make sure the computer is turned of
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Installation Please follow the instructions in this chapter to install your LCD monitor. Note: Before connecting your monitor, first read through the instructions in this chapter and the safety precautions in the previous chapter. Unpacking the Monitor When you are unpacking the monitor, make sure that you have the following items: The LCD monitor AC power adapter with attached DC power cable A power cord Analog video signal cable CD with User's Guide and Driver Quick St
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Use the power button located at the lower middle of the front panel of your monitor to turn on and off the monitor. Three control buttons are also located at the lower middle of the front panel of your monitor. Their functions are described below: Button Function Description (1) Opens the OSD Main Menu. Select ( ) (2) Selects item for user adjustment. (1) Moves upward through items in the OSD Main Menu, or increases user-adjustable values. Up ( ▲ ) (2) Opens Brightness Menu (Direc
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4. Plug the analog video signal cable into the Analog Video Input port on the back of the monitor (as shown above). 5. Connect the other end of the video cable into your computer’s video port. (Please check your computer’s documentation for port location.) Note: For best monitor performance, it is strongly recommended that you use Auto Configuration to automatically configure your monitor’s settings. 5
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How to Install the Drivers The monitor comes with driver software that allows you to take advantage of the Plug and Play ® feature of the Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system. This software enables the computer to communicate with the monitor and use all the monitor features. Without this software, the monitor settings and display images will not be correct. NOTE: Computers may ship with the Plug and Play drivers preinstalled. If you have an older computer, these dri
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3. Select the Settings tab. 4. Click Advanced button. 5. Select the Monitor tab. 6. Click the Change button. 7. Select the Specify a Location box. 8. Find and open the TFT1501.inf file on the CD-ROM disc in the Drivers directory, and click OK. 9. Click Next to install the selected monitor. Windows XP Users The procedure for installing the driver for your operating system may vary. NOTE: To install the driver for your monitor: 1. Click Start. 2. Click Control Panel. 3. Click Appea
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Using Your Monitor This chapter contains information about using your LCD monitor. Turning the Monitor On and Off Use the power button located at the lower middle of the front panel of the monitor to turn the monitor on and off. When the monitor is on, the light (LED) near the Power button is illuminated. The light is green when both the monitor and PC are active, and amber when the monitor is in a reduced power mode. If your PC sends power saving signals to the monitor, the monitor’s
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Tilting the Monitor The monitor has a tilt feature that allows you to tilt the monitor back and forth to find the most comfortable viewing position. To tilt the monitor, grasp the sides and push the monitor back or pull it toward you until it is in the desired position. The monitor can be tilted 20º backward and 5º forward. Note: Do not tilt the monitor by grasping the top edge. Setting the Video Mode Since the inherent format of this monitor is 1024 pixels by 768 lines, the monitor
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Although your LCD monitor supports up to 75 Hz for analog video input, we recommend that you use 60 Hz refresh rate for best performance. The table in the “Video Mode” section shows the image refresh rates supported by the monitor at different screen resolutions. To set the refresh rate with a standard Windows installation, consult your Windows or graphics card documentation. Minimizing Power Consumption Many PCs support industry standard power-save signaling techniques. Power managemen
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To clean the screen: 1. Shut down the PC. 2. Turn off and unplug the monitor. 3. Gently dust the screen with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. Note: If the screen is still dirty, you can dampen the cloth with several drops of distilled water. Make sure the LCD panel is completely dry before you turn the monitor back on. 4. Plug in the monitor. 5. Turn on your PC and monitor. 11
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Adjusting Your Monitor This chapter contains information about how to change display settings for your LCD Monitor. It is designed with an On-Screen Display (OSD) menu to help you easily adjust to its optimum performance. Note: You must perform Auto Configuration before making any adjustment. Summary of Control Buttons There are three control buttons located at the lower middle part of the front panel of your monitor: Select ( ): Displays the OSD Main Menu and selects items for user
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The following table briefly describes each of the items in the OSD Main Menu. Option Description Adjusts the horizontal (H) position of the displayed image. The default setting of H.POSITION H position is in the middle. Adjusts the vertical (V) position of the displayed image. The default setting of V V. POSITION position is in the middle. Adjusts the timing clock setting of the display. The default setting of the timing CLOCK clock is in the middle (50). Adjusts the phase setting
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Selecting Items in the OSD Menu To select a specific item in the OSD Main Menu, or a specific item in the OSD submenu, use the Up ( ▲ ) and Down ( ▼ ) buttons to move to that item, and then select it by pressing the Select ( ) button. Making Adjustments in the OSD Menu Adjusting the Positions of the Displayed Images To adjust the horizontal (or vertical) positions of the displayed images, follow the steps below: 1. Open the OSD Main Menu by pressing the Select ( ) button. 2. Press t
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2. Press the Up ( ▲ ) or Down ( ▼ ) buttons to move forward or backward to the CLOCK (or PHASE) icon and highlight it. 3. Press the Select ( ) button to select it. This will open the CLOCK (or PHASE) bar with the associated numeric value for your adjustment onscreen. 4. Press the Up ( ▲ ) or Down ( ▼ ) buttons to adjust its value. The range for adjustment is from 0 to 100. The Up ( ▲ ) button will increase the numeric value of the setting and the Down ( ▼ ) button will decrease it.
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2. Press the Up ( ▲ ) or Down ( ▼ ) buttons to move forward or backward to the COLOR icon and highlight it. 3. Press the Select ( ) button to select it. This will open the COLOR submenu with four options in it: BLUISH, WHITE, REDDISH, and USER RGB SAVE. 4. Press the Up ( ▲ ) or Down ( ▼ ) buttons to select the setting. As you choose an item, the color setting of your display immediately updates to reflect this setting. You may also set your own color definitions. To do this, move to
