Compaq Computer Monitor TFT1720 User Manual

User’s Guide

Compaq TFT1720

Document Part Number: 302575-001

June 2002

Notice

Important Safety Instructions

What the TFT1720 Monitor Offers

Setting Up the Monitor

Removing your monitor’s pedestal

How to Install the Drivers

Adjusting the Monitor

Compaq TFT1720

17-inch LCD Monitor

(17-inch Viewable Image)

Using the Monitor

Troubleshooting

LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy

Technical Specifications

Care and Cleaning

User’s Guide

Environmental Information

Regulatory Information

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User’s Guide

First Edition (June 2002)

Part Number: 302575-001

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Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION:

WARNING:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol inside an

equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage which

may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and servicing instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

If you are unsure that you can lift the equipment

safely, do not try to move it without help.

Before you connect any cables or install the monitor,

refer to the above safety instructions. Also, refer to

the set up poster and the documentation included

with the PC and the video adapter to ensure this

equipment is correctly installed.

For your safety, always connect equipment to a

grounded wall outlet. Always use a power cord with

a properly grounded plug, such as the one provided

with the equipment, or one in compliance with your

national safety standards. This equipment can be

disconnected from the power by removing the power

cord from the power outlet. This means the

equipment must be located close to an easily

accessible power outlet.

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING:

Only use your monitor with the power adapter

supplied.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the monitor

cover or the power adapter. There are no user-

serviceable parts inside. Only qualified service

personnel should service these parts.

Make sure the computer is turned off before

connecting or disconnecting a display peripheral.

Working in Comfort

To optimize your comfort and productivity, it’s important that you set

up your work area correctly and use your equipment properly. With

that in mind, we have developed some setup and use

recommendations based on established ergonomic principles for you

to follow.

These recommendations can be found in the online version of the

ergonomic guide on the following web site:

www.compaq.com/comfortguide

Before contacting customer services, please refer to the following

web site:

www.hp.com/go/support

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What the TFT1720 Monitor Offers

Full scan TFT screen that

gives edge-to-edge image

Anti-glare surface

On/Off

Status LED indicator

Auto/Select

Right Browse/Contrast

Left Browse/Brightness

Slim and space-saving

The TFT1720 monitor is a liquid crystal display (LCD)

17-inch, high resolution, multi-synchronous color monitor. Multi-

synchronous means that the monitor can be used with a range of

video modes. It is optimized for use with all HP computers.

The TFT1720 monitor has the following features:

• A 17-inch LCD; thin film transistor (TFT) with an anti-glare, hard

coated surface

• Support of video modes up to 1280 x 1024 at a 75 Hz refresh

rate

• Analog/Digital interface: a VGA (analog) and a DVI-D (digital)

connector enables connection to up to two computers at the same

time.

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What the TFT1720 Monitor Offers

• True color (16.2 million colors)

• Auto-adjustment of image position, clock, and phase for the VGA

interface

• An onscreen display (OSD) manager that allows you to adjust all

settings through onscreen menus.

• The monitor has VESA compliant mounting to allow for simple wall

or arm mounting (refer to “Removing your monitor’s pedestal” on

page 14).

NOTE: As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this

product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy

efficiency.

• Compliance with stringent Swedish Low Emissions guidelines

TCO '99

• Plug and Play capability (compliant with VESA DDC standard,

version 3, revision 1 at level, DDC/2B, version 1) that enables the

monitor to identify itself to suitably equipped computers

• Slot for security lock.

• Monitor base integration with

HP’s All-in-2 accessory to

provide an all-in-2 solution with

an HP e-pc (see picture on the

right)

• Monitor base is designed to

accommodate HP’s wireless

satellite accessory, to provide a

wireless office solution

• Compatible with Front Glass

Protection kit

• Height adjustment facility

• Pivot enabled to provided portrait-landscape option

• Monitor base designed to accommodate the PC Comm Station.

• Cable Management.

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Unpacking the Monitor

Check for the following items. If they are missing or damaged,

consult your retailer immediately.

• 1 liquid crystal display (LCD)

• 1 power cord

• 1 DC adapter with an attached DC cable

• 1 video cable (VGA)

• 1 quick user’s guide

• 1 warranty booklet

• 1 CD-ROM disc

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Setting Up the Monitor

Where to place the monitor

Place the monitor on a flat, sturdy surface. Ensure that the operating

site is free from excessive heat and moisture. For best performance,

make sure nothing is resting on the monitor.

WARNING:

Before you connect any cables or install the monitor,

refer to the safety instructions at the beginning of this

manual. Refer also to the documentation that came

with the computer to ensure this equipment is

correctly installed.

Connecting two computers to the monitor

The monitor has two video signal connectors on the rear panel: one

analog (VGA) and one digital (DVI-D). This allows you to connect the

monitor to up to two computers at the same time.

Video

connectors

VGA

DVI

When two computers are connected, you need to use the Input

Priority setting on the onscreen display (OSD) to specify which

monitor input has priority. See “Input Priority” on page 31.

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Setting Up the Monitor

Connecting the cables to the monitor

Look at the following diagram and follow the steps listed below to

connect the cables to the monitor.

CAUTION:

This monitor is equipped with an auto-sensing power

supply for voltage ranges 100—240 V AC, 50/60

Hz. Use the monitor with the supplied DC adapter

only.

a - b ≥ 300 mm

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Setting Up the Monitor

To connect the cables to the monitor:

1 Make sure the computer is turned off.

2 Plug the video cable into the correct video connector (VGA or

DVI-D) at the back of the monitor and into the corresponding video

connector on the computer. Secure the cable by tightening the

thumbscrews.

VGA cable →

VGA connector

DVI-D cable →

DVI-D connector

NOTE: All monitors are equipped with both a VGA and a DVI-D

connector and come with a VGA cable. Some models also

come with a DVI-D cable. Using both video connectors, you

can connect this monitor to up to two computers at the same

time.

3 Plug the DC adapter cable into the monitor at the back of the LCD

panel.

4 Plug the power cord into the DC adapter.

5 Turn on the main power source (for example, a surge protector),

and then turn on the power switch for both the computer and the

monitor.

To disconnect the cables from the monitor:

1 Turn off the power switch for the monitor and the computer, and

then turn off the main power source.

2 Disconnect the power cord from the main power source and the

DC adapter cable.

3 Disconnect the DC adapter cable from the connector at the back

of the LCD panel.

4 Unscrew the thumbscrews on the video cable(s) and disconnect the

video cable(s).

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Setting Up the Monitor

To connect cables from your Comm Station to your monitor:

1 Make sure your monitor and your computer are turned off.

2 Plug the Comm Station’s power cable into the monitor at the back

of the LCD panel, as shown in the following picture.

3 Connect the L-shaped end of Comm Station’s power cable, to the

bottom of the Comm Station as shown below.

4 Attach the Comm Station’s power cable to the monitor’s DC

adapter cable.

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Setting Up the Monitor

Securing your monitor

Your monitor can be secured to a desk or to any other fixed object,

using a security lock cable. The cable can be attached to a slot

located at the rear of the monitor.

NOTE: The security lock is not an HP accessory. It cannot be

ordered from HP. Contact your retailer for more

information.

Slot for lock

To secure the monitor:

1 Insert the lock in the slot located on the rear of the monitor.

2 Turn the key to lock the cable to the monitor.

3 Remove the key and store it in a safe place.

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Setting Up the Monitor

Changing your monitor’s viewing position

(selected models only)

To tilt your monitor:

Firmly push or pull the lower part of the screen.

To change your monitor to portrait or landscape:

Your monitor can be rotated to either a landscape or portrait

position.

1 Tilt the lower part of the monitor upwards.

2 Rotate the monitor clockwise until the monitor controls are on the

left side.

3 Firmly push the lower part of the monitor downwards to secure it

in the new position.

To rotate your display, you will need to install the Pivot software

which is supplied with your monitor on the documentation CD.

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Removing your monitor’s pedestal

This monitor is compliant with VESA Wall Mounting. You can remove

the monitor’s pedestal to mount the monitor on a wall.

NOTE:

The VESA Wall Mount is not an HP accessory. It cannot be

ordered from HP. Contact your reseller for more

information.

CAUTION:

The LCD monitor is fragile.

1 Place the monitor on a flat, clean surface with the pedestal fully

extended.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to trap your fingers when carrying out

step 2.

Pull the plastic casing tabs apart (a), then lift off the casing (b) as

shown in the pictures below.

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