Compaq Monitor TFT5015s User manual

User’s Guide

Compaq TFT5015 Color Monitor

August 2001

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User’s Guide

Compaq TFT5015 Color Monitor

Second Edition (August 2001)

Part Number: 234268-002

Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide 1

Product Features

The Compaq TFT5015 Flat Panel Monitor has an active matrix,

thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The

monitor features include:

■15-inch (38.1-cm) viewable area display

■1024 x 768 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower

resolutions

■Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or

standing position, or when moving side-to-side

■Tilt and swivel capabilities

■Removable base for flexible mounting solutions

■VGA cable

■Speaker and microphone cables (speaker models only)

■Plug and Play capability if supported by your system

■On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in six different

languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and

Spanish for ease of setup and screen optimization

■Programmable Sleep Timer

■CD-ROM includes an information file (INF), Image Color

Matching file (ICM), Colorific Software package, the

Compaq LCD Display Assistant setup and configuration

utility, the Compaq Display LiteSaver utility, and product

documentation

■Security lock slot

■AssetControl

■Energy Saver feature for Energy Star* compliance

■Compliance with the following regulated specifications:

❏EPA Energy Star

❏Europeran Union CE Directives

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❏Swedish MPR II 1990 (Touchscreen models)

❏Swedish TCO ‘99 (except Touchscreen models)

Information Files

This monitor includes a CD-ROM with two information files to

be installed onto your computer: an .INF file and an .ICM file.

■The .INF file defines monitor resources and provides

specifications used by Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98,

Windows 2000, and Windows Me to install support software

for certain hardware devices. The .INF file ensures monitor

compatibility and optimization with your computer’s

graphics adapter.

■The ICM file provides color matching consistency from

monitor screen to printer and is activated from within the

graphics program that have this feature.

Install these files on your computer by selecting the Install INF

and ICM Files option from the main menu of the Software and

Reference Library CD-ROM included with the monitor. Consult

the readme file on the CD-ROM for additional installation

information.

INF file updates are downloadable by clicking on:

www.compaq.com/support/monitors/index.html

Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide 3

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 VGA monitor signal cable (1) to the VGA

connector on the rear panel of the computer.

3. Connect one end of the AC power cord (2) to the monitor and

the other end to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible

and close to the monitor.

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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 one may not accidentally step on or trip over them. Do

not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical

outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.

Note: For security purposes, this monitor has been fitted with a

slot (item (1) in the illustration on the next page) for use with a

security cable lock that can be purchased separately at most

computer stores.

Note: After you turn on the monitor, install the Compaq LCD

Display Assistant utility included on the CD-ROM. Use the

on-screen instructions to adjust the picture quality of your

monitor.

Important: Always activate a screen saver program, the

programmable sleep timer, the Compaq Display LiteSaver utility,

or turn off the monitor when it is not in use for a prolonged period

of time. All LCD monitors that display the same static image on

the screen for a prolonged period of time may exhibit screen

image retention. Please note that image retention is not a

permanent condition and will fade over a period of time.

Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide 5

Setting Up Speaker Models

If you purchased a monitor with internal speakers, complete the

procedure described in “Setting Up the Monitor”. Models with

speakers have two additional jacks on the rear of the monitor for

connecting a microphone (2) and external speaker (3) as shown in

the illustration below.

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Setting Up Touchscreen Models

If you purchased a monitor with the touchscreen feature, there is

an external module attached to the rear of the monitor. Connect

the USB cable from this module to a USB port on your computer.

After connecting the cables, complete the following to install

Touchware:

1. Make sure the touchscreen is properly connected. The setup

program cannot configure the touchscreen if it is not properly

connected.

2. Start Windows and make sure no other applications are open.

3. Insert the Compaq TFT5015 Flat Panel Monitor Software

and User’s Guide CD into the CD-ROM drive.

4. From the menu options, select “Install Touchware Software”.

5. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to install the

Microtouch Touchware software. Make your selections

carefully when answering questions to complete the

installation.

Compaq TFT5015 User’s Guide 7

Note: Touchscreen models will exhibit a slight reduction in

brightness and contrast ratio:

Without Touchscreen With Touchscreen

Brightness 200 cd/m2 (typical) 150 cd/m2 (typical)

Contrast Ratio 300:1 (typical) 175:1 (typical)

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Removing the Monitor Base

Before you can mount the monitor on a swing arm or other

mounting fixture, you must remove the monitor from the base.

CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be

sure the monitor is turned off and the power and signal cables

are both disconnected.

To remove the monitor from the base, complete the following

steps:

1. Disconnect and remove the signal and power cables from the

back of the monitor.

2. Remove the cover (1) from the base mounting bracket by

pulling it upward (2).

3. Lay the front bezel down on a soft area to prevent it from

getting scratched, defaced, or broken.

4. Remove the four screws (3) as shown in the illustration.

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