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Compaq P700 Color Monitor
User’s Guide
Compaq P700 Color Monitor
380213-001
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Notice The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. This guide contains information protected by copyright. No part of this guide may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation. © 1999 Compaq
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English Product Features The Compaq P700 Color Monitor is a microprocessor-based, high- resolution monitor with auto-scanning. The monitor features include the following: ® ?# 17-inch (16.0-in/40.6 cm viewable) FD Trinitron CRT ?# 1600 × 1200 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions ?# On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in nine different languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Swedish, and Japanese for ease of set-up and screen optimization ?# Plu
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Depending on the content of the screen, at times the shadows of ✎ two small horizontal lines may appear on the screen. This is not a defect and is normal for all aperture grille type displays. The shadows are two damper wires that reduce the monitor's susceptibility to vibration. Universal Driver Manager This monitor may require a graphics driver (and/or .INF file) that is compatible with your computer’s graphics adapter. A CD-ROM containing an .INF file is included with this monitor (see the se
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Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices, then follow these steps: 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. 2. Connect the monitor signal cable 3 to the 15-pin connector on the rear panel of the computer and tighten the screws. Be sure the signal cable aligns with the 15-pin connector. Do ✎ not force the cable onto the connector or you may damage the sign
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to ! your equipment: #Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. #Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times. # Disconnect power from the monitor by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet. #Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. D
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Adding a Compaq Powered USB Hub The monitor base is designed to house an optional Compaq Powered USB Hub. The Compaq Powered USB Hub is not included with the monitor. It is sold separately. For information on purchasing the Compaq Powered USB Hub (part. No. 138638-xxx), call your Compaq authorized dealer, or reseller. To locate a reseller near you, call Compaq at 1-800-AT-COMPAQ or visit the Compaq web site at http:www.compaq.com. The following are required to operate the USB hub: ■ You
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Operating the Monitor Front Panel Controls No./Icon Control Function 1 Reset Button Pressing this button resets the following items: Contrast, brightness, size/center, geometry, screen, zoom, and color. OSD Position and Language can not be reset. 2 Brightness or OSD Down arrow decreases brightness or is used to select Select Button menu adjustment. 3 Brightness or OSD Up arrow increases brightness or is used to select OSD Select Button menu adjustment. 4 Menu and Select Launches on-screen me
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On-Screen Display Settings To adjust screen settings, press the Menu button to launch the on-screen display (OSD). The OSD can be viewed in nine available languages. The following menu shows the functions at each level: Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Size/Center Horizontal Centering Vertical Centering Horizontal Sizing Vertical Sizing Zoom Geometry Rotation Pincushion Pin Balance Keystone Key Balance Color 9300 K 5000 K Variable Color Convergence Horizontal Convergence Vertical Convergen
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How to Adjust Settings To launch the on-screen display Main Menu: 1. Press the Menu button 3 on the monitor front panel. The Main Menu will display on the monitor screen. 2. To select an item from the Main Menu, scroll down by pressing the down arrow button 1 located on the monitor front panel. To reverse or back up, press the up arrow button 2. 3. The item to be selected will be highlighted in yellow. Press the Menu button 3 again. Monitor with On-Screen Display The bar on the bottom of the OSD
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4. A second-level menu displays with and adjustment scale. Use the arrow keys to make a selection on the adjustment scale. 5. Press the Menu 3 button to exit from that adjustment. To exit from the on-screen menu, press the Menu button again. Press Reset to restore the adjustment to its original value. The on-screen display is easy to use, just follow the instructions on the screen. Special OSD Messages Special OSD messages will appear on the monitor screen when identifying the following monitor
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Adjusting Screen Quality The optimum screen settings are factory preset. However, to change the settings to your personal preference, allow the monitor to warm up for 30 minutes before performing the following procedures. The screen image stabilizes after a warm-up period. Optimizing Contrast For best results, set your screen to a light background (such as the Windows Desktop) before adjusting the following settings: 1. Set the brightness control to its maximum setting, then reduce the brightnes
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Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults. This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. Display Resolutions Preset Modes Resolutions 1. Industry Standard 640 × 480 at 60 Hz/31.5 kHz 2. VESA 640 × 480 at 85 Hz/43.3 kHz 3. VESA 720 × 400 at 70 Hz/31.5 kHz 4. VESA 800 × 600 at 85 Hz/53.7 kHz 5. VESA 1024 × 768 at 85 Hz/68
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Maximum Refresh Rates This monitor is capable of the maximum refresh rates listed in the following table. However, the video adapter installed in your computer must also be capable of supporting these refresh rates in order for them to operate. Most of the new video adapters being shipped and sold in computers today are capable of supporting these calculated refresh rates. Certain video adapters may provide different timing parameters that could result in slightly different maximum refresh rates
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Energy Saver Feature The energy saver feature has three different modes of operation: ?# ?# ?# ?#Full Power ?# Standby/Suspend ?# Sleep By selecting settings in the computer's Energy Saver utility, you are able to determine the length of the inactivity period before the monitor goes into sleep mode. The following table describes the monitor energy saver levels available during the different modes of operation. Energy Saver Levels* Mode Power Usage Description Full Power Less than 145 Wa
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Care and Maintenance This section explains how to care for and maintain your Compaq monitor during normal everyday use. Protecting the Monitor To protect your monitor from overheating and other types of damage, follow these suggestions: ?# Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor, as indicated on the marking label/back plate. ?# If an extension cord or power strip is used, make sure that the cord or strip is rated for the product and that the total ampere ratings o
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?# Keep the monitor in a well-ventilated area, away from excessive light, heat, and moisture. ?# In a two-monitor system, place the monitors as far apart from each other as possible to lessen interference between them. ?# Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. If the monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or s
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Appendix Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenc
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Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo - United States only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions regarding your product, contact: Compaq Computer Corporation P.O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or
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Japanese Notice German Ergonomics Notice Compaq Computers, when tested with the Compaq PE1020 Series monitors, were evaluated and found compliant to the requirements of ZH 1/618 (German Safety Regulations for Display Work Places in the Office Sector). EPA ENERGY STAR Compliance Monitors that are marked with the ENERGY STAR Logo meet the requirements of the EPA ENERGY STAR program. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Compaq Computer Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidel
