Compaq TFT1501 15-inch LCD Monitor (15-inch Viewable Image) User’s Guide 1
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Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1 Features ................................................................................................................ 1 For Your Safety...................................................................................................... 2 Working in Comfort .............................................................................................. 2 Installation ...
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................22 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for TFT1501 Monitor ...................24 Technical Information ..........................................................................................25 Monitor Information ..............................................................................................25 Video Modes ......................................................................
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.
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.
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.
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 Select ( Up ( ▲ ) Function Description (1) Opens the OSD Main Menu. ) (2) Selects item for user adjustment. (1) Moves upward through items in the OSD Main Menu, or increases user-adjustable values. (2) Opens Brightness Menu (Direct-key function).
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.
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.
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 NOTE: The procedure for installing the driver for your operating system may vary. To install the driver for your monitor: 1. Click Start. 2. Click Control Panel. 3. Click Appearance and Themes. 4.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 adjustment.
The following table briefly describes each of the items in the OSD Main Menu. Option Description H . POSITION Adjusts the horizontal (H) position of the displayed image. The default setting of H position is in the middle. V. POSITION Adjusts the vertical (V) position of the displayed image. The default setting of V position is in the middle. CLOCK Adjusts the timing clock setting of the display. The default setting of the timing clock is in the middle (50).
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.
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.
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.
Adjusting Contrast and Brightness To adjust the contrast (or brightness) of the displayed images, follow the steps below: 1. Open the OSD Main Menu by selecting the Select ( ) button. 2. Press the Up ( ▲ ) or Down ( ▼ ) buttons to move forward or backward to the CONTRAST (or BRIGHTNESS) icon and highlight it. 3. Press the Select ( ) button to select it. This will open the CONTRAST (or BRIGHTNESS) bar with associated numeric value for your adjustment onscreen. 4.
You may determine how long the OSD will stay onscreen by selecting the OSD TIMEOUT option. Increase or decrease the OSD display time by pressing the Up ( ▲ ) or Down ( ▼ ) buttons in the OSD TIMEOUT submenu. The maximum timeout setting is 60 seconds. You may turn on or off the displayed image information by selecting the INFORM ON-OFF option. Turn this option on to display information onscreen that informs you when the input signal has been changed.
Checking Other Information about Your Monitor There is some useful information available to you with the OSD display. These include BACKLIGHT INFO, SERIAL NUMBER and MODE INFO. BACKLIGHT INFO tells you the total accumulated time the backlight has been turned on. To show this information, follow the steps below: 1. Open the OSD Main Menu by pressing the Select ( ) button. 2. Press the Up ( ▲ ) or Down ( ▼ ) buttons to move forward or backward to the BACKLIGHT INFO icon and highlight it. 3.
Choosing Your Native or Preferred Language for the OSD Display There are five language options for the OSD display: English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, and Español. To make your choice, follow the steps below: 1. Open the OSD Main Menu by pressing the Select ( ) button. 2. Press the Up ( ▲ ) or Down ( ▼ ) buttons to move forward or backward to the LANGUAGE icon and highlight it. 3. Press the Select ( ) button to select it. This will open the LANGUAGE submenu. 4.
Note: Auto Setup uses state-of-the-art signal processing algorithms based on the image displayed on your screen. Therefore, you should not change the image on your screen while Auto Setup is running. Once you have executed Auto Setup for a particular mode, the monitor will store the new values in its permanent memory. To execute Auto Setup using the Direct Key function: 1. Make sure the OSD Main Menu is not displayed onscreen.
Troubleshooting This chapter contains information about how to troubleshoot your LCD Monitor. If you have tried all of the items listed below, please contact a qualified service technician. A. My monitor doesn’t work, even though the computer appears to work. 1. Make sure the power cable is securely plugged into the monitor. 2. Make sure the monitor is turned on. 3. Try turning the monitor off and then turning it on again. 4.
This message appears when you set your pc to an unsupported video mode. 1. Set your pc to a supported video mode, preferably 1024× 768 at 75Hz. D. The message ”NO INPUT SIGNAL” appears on my monitor. This message appears when pc or other devices has no input signal. 1. Check pc or other devices keep working in normal mode not in quit mode. E. The image is very unstable. 1. Set your PC to a supported video mode, preferably 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz. See the “Setting the Video Mode” section. 2.
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for Compaq TFT1501 Monitor Compaq TFT1501 15-inch monitor The Compaq TFT1501 monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to HP standards, to guarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the monitor may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all LCD monitors used in products supplied by all vendors and is not specific to the Compaq TFT1501 LCD.
Technical Information This chapter contains technical information about your LCD Monitor. Monitor Information LCD Module 15-in (38,1 cm), active matrix TFT, anti-glare coating, 0.297 mm(0,297mm) pixel pitch Display Size 304 mm x 228 mm Viewing Angle Left/Right Up/Down -60° - 60° -55° - 45° Luminance Contrast Ratio 220 cd/m2 (Typical) 350 : 1 (Typical) Display Colors 16.7 (16,7) Millions AC Adapter Input 100 - 240 V~Full Range, 1.2A (1,2A) - 0.6A (0,6A) Output 12 V , 3.
Operating Conditions Temperature Humidity Altitude Storage Conditions Temperature Humidity Altitude 5° - 40°C at altitude 0 - 2000m 5° - 30°C at altitude 2000 - 3000m 20% - 85% RH, non-condensing 3000m Max. -20° - 60°C 5% - 95% RH 10000m Max. Video Modes Your LCD monitor supports the following industry-standard combinations of screen resolution and refresh rates. Other combinations are possible, but may require adjustments to the image.
Unknown Video Modes Like all other monitors, your LCD monitor is designed to work with standard video modes. However, not all video/graphics cards use only standard display modes. Your LCD monitor uses state-of-the-art technology, which is designed to automatically synchronize to any display mode listed in the above table. We recommend you choose one of the supported modes listed above.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014 Manufacturer's name: HEWLETT-PACKARD France Manufacturer's address: 5 Avenue Raymond Chanas-Eybens 38053 GRENOBLE Cedex 09 - FRANCE Declares that the product : Product Name LCD 15” Monitor Model Name TFT1501 Product Number P4825** (Where * can be any alphanumeric character or blank) Conforms to the following Product Specifications: ˙ SAFETY - International : - Europe IEC 60950:1991 +A1 +A2 +A3 +A4 / GB4943-1995.
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Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with 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: Hewlett-Packard Company P. O.
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Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply is provided with Automatic Line Switching (ALS). This feature allows the monitor to operate on input voltages between 100-120V or 200-240V. The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with the monitor meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased the equipment. If you need to obtain a power cord for a different country, you should purchase a power cord that is approved for use in that country.
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