Compaq Computer Monitor TFT1720 User Manual

User’s Guide  
Compaq TFT1720  
Document Part Number: 302575-001  
June 2002  
Notice  
Important Safety Instructions  
Setting Up the Monitor  
Removing your monitor’s pedestal  
How to Install the Drivers  
Adjusting the Monitor  
Compaq TFT1720  
(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  
Notice  
Notice  
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User’s Guide  
First Edition (June 2002)  
Part Number: 302575-001  
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Important Safety Instructions  
Important Safety Instructions  
CAUTION:  
WARNING:  
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:  
Before contacting customer services, please refer to the following  
web site:  
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What the TFT1720 Monitor Offers  
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  
Menu  
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  
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  
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.  
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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  
a
b
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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.  
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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  
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.  
2
Pull the plastic casing tabs apart (a), then lift off the casing (b) as  
shown in the pictures below.  
b
a
a
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