Compaq 8000 - Elite Convertible Minitower PC User manual

307909-001
User's Guide
Compaq TFT8000 Flat Panel Monitor
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First Edition (June 1998)
Part Number 307909-001
Compaq Computer Corporation
User’s Guide
Compaq TFT8000 Flat Panel Monitor

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Product Features
The Compaq TFT8000 Flat Panel Monitor has an active matrix, thin-film
transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include
the following:
■ Large 18.1-inch (45.97 cm) viewable area display
■ 1280 × 1024 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions
■ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing
position, or moving side-to-side
■ Removable base for flexible mounting solutions
■ Plugs into a standard VGA connector; does not require a special
graphics adapter card
■ Plug and play capability if supported by your system
■ Universal Serial Bus (USB) bus-powered hub interface—plug and
play connectors for use with USB devices (mouse, keyboard, etc.)
■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in six different languages:
English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish for ease of set-
up and screen optimization
■ Diskette included that contains an information file (INF), Image Color
Matching file (ICM), and the Compaq LCD Display Assistant setup
and configuration utility
■ Programmable sleep mode timer
■ Security lock slot
■ Fault Management and AssetControl
■ Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance
■ Compliant with the following regulated specifications:
❏ Swedish MPR II 1990
❏ EPA ENERGY STAR
❏ European Union CE Directives
❏ Swedish TCO 1995

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Universal Driver Manager
This monitor may require a graphics driver (and/or .INF file) that is
compatible with your computer’s graphics adapter. A diskette containing an
.INF file is included with this monitor (see the section on Information Files).
Compaq has also created a Universal Driver Manager (UDM) release that
supports all graphics adapters found on Compaq Deskpro and Compaq
Workstation products. The UDM eases graphics driver deployment across
Compaq platforms ensuring cross-compatibility and backward-
compatibility. The resulting solution enables customers to manage and
control ongoing software maintenance costs. The UDM is available on the
Compaq Support Software CD for Compaq Desktop, Portable, and
Workstation Products and the Compaq World Wide Web site
(www.compaq.com).
Information Files
This monitor includes a diskette with two information files that should be
installed onto your computer—an .INF file and an .ICM file. The .INF file
defines monitor resources and provides specifications used by Windows 95
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 programs
that have this feature. To install these files on your computer, follow the
instructions on the “Configuring Your Compaq LCD Monitor” card located
in the Program License Agreement envelope along with the diskette.
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 one end of the monitor signal cable 4to one of the two
connectors 2on the rear panel of the monitor; connect the other end
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
signal cable.

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3. Connect the monitor power cord that extends from the AC adapter 1
into the back of the monitor.
4. Connect one end of the AC power cord 3to the AC adapter and the
other end to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and close to
the monitor.
CAUTION: When connecting the monitor, be sure to use the AC
adapter supplied with the monitor. Failure to use this AC adapter
may result in damage to the monitor.
!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.
✎For security purposes, this monitor has been fitted with a slot 5
for use with a security cable lock that can be purchased
separately at most computer stores.

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✎At this time, install the Compaq LCD Display Assistant utility
included on the INF/ICM diskette. Use the on-screen
instructions to adjust the picture quality of your monitor. To
install this utility onto your computer, follow the instructions
on the “Configuring Your Compaq LCD Monitor” card located
in the Program License Agreement envelope.
IMPORTANT: Always activate a screen saver program, the programmable
sleep mode timer, 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. Image retention is a condition that may occur
on all LCD screens.
USB Connectors
The base of the monitor has three Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors,
one of which serves as the connection to the computer. USB connectors
automate peripheral connection by using plug and play install procedures;
plug in the USB device while the system is turned on and use it. Use USB
connectors 1and 3to connect USB-compatible plug and play devices such
as a keyboard, mouse, or joystick if supported by your computer. Use USB
connector 2to connect the USB signal cable to the computer.
IMPORTANT: These USB connectors are not designed for use with high-
power USB devices such as a video camera, scanner, etc. Compaq
recommends connecting high-power USB devices directly to the computer.

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To maintain the integrity of signal transfers on USB devices, do not use a
cable extender with any USB cable. Low-power USB devices usually have
an attached cable that measures about 3 meters.
✎Most USB-connected devices will operate with Compaq
computers using Microsoft Windows 95, OSR Version 2.1.
If a USB-connected device fails to operate, it may require a
special device driver that is not supplied with this version
of Microsoft Windows. Contact your local driver vendor
for driver availability.
✎Do not daisy-chain a bus-powered device to a bus-powered
hub device that is connected to a USB connector on this
monitor. For example, do not connect a mouse to a
keyboard that is directly connected to the monitor. The
secondary bus-powered device will not operate. All USB
bus-powered devices should be connected directly to the
monitor, an external powered hub, or to your computer.

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Removing the Monitor Base
Before you can mount the monitor onto 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. Lay the front bezel down on a soft area to prevent it from getting
scratched, defaced, or broken.
2. Grasp the base cap 1and gently press in the sides; then lift up and
pull off the base cap.
3. Remove the two screws 2as shown below.

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4. Remove the base from the monitor by pushing it in towards the
monitor, then lifting up to unhook it.
When the base is removed, four threaded mounting holes are exposed on the
monitor panel to be used for mounting purposes. These mounting holes are
compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA)
standard for mounting flat panel displays.
To mount the monitor on a swing arm or other mounting fixture, follow the
instructions included with the mounting fixture to be used.

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Operating the Monitor
Front Panel Controls
No./Icon Control Function
1Computer Signal
Switch
Selects the computer signal to receive when two
computers are connected to the monitor at the same time.
2
Menu button 1. Launches first and second-level on-screen menus.
2. Exits menus and on-screen display.
3−Minus button Selects and adjusts the functions.
4+Plus button Selects and adjusts the functions.
5Power switch Turns the monitor on and off.
6Power LED 1. Green indicates monitor is turned on.
2. Amber indicates sleep mode.
3. Blinking Amber indicates Programmable Sleep
Timer*.
*Programmable Sleep Timer enables you to set a time for the
monitor to power on and power off at the same time every day.
It eliminates the need to turn off the monitor at the end of the
day and conserves energy. To set this mode, refer to Sleep
Timer in the on-screen display.

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On-Screen Display Settings
The adjustments for screen settings are located in the on-screen display
(OSD) and can be viewed in one of six available languages. The following
menu shows the functions at each level:
Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3
Brightness Adjustment scale
Contrast Adjustment scale
Position Horizontal Position
Vertical Position
Cancel
Save and Return
Adjustment scale
Adjustment scale
Color 9300 K
6500 K
Custom Color
Cancel
Save and Return
Adjustment scale
Adjustment scale
Color adjustment scale
Digital Conversion Clock
Clock Phase
Clock Phase Fine
Cancel
Save and Return
Adjustment scale
Adjustment scale
Adjustment scale
Language Deutsch
English
Espanol
Francais
Italiano
Nederlands
Save and Return
Management Power Saver
Mode Display
Serial Number
Sleep Timer
ON OFF
ON OFF
Displays Serial Number
Set Current Time
Set SLEEP Time
Set ON Time
TIMER: ON/OFF
SLEEP NOW
Cancel
Save and Return
Factory Reset Resets the screen to its factory
settings. Cancel/Reset
Exit Turns off the on-screen menu.

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How to Adjust Settings
To launch the on-screen display Main Menu:
1. Press the Menu button 1on 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
Minus (-) button 2located on the monitor front panel. To reverse or
back up, press the Plus (+) button 3.
3. Highlight your choice and press the Menu button 1again.
For example, to select the Position menu, press the Minus button 2
until Position is highlighted, then press the Menu button 1to display
the submenu for Position.
Monitor with On-Screen Display
4. A second-level menu displays with expanded menu items. Again, to
make a selection, press the Minus (−) button 2to scroll down or
press the Plus (+) button 3to reverse or back up.
5. Highlight your choice, then select Save and Return. To void any
changes made, select Cancel instead of Save and Return.

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✎The second-level menu for Brightness and Contrast
displays an adjustment screen. Use the Minus button to
decrease and the Plus button to increase the screen
brightness and contrast.
6. Access the third level menu by selecting a function and pressing the
Menu button. Adjust the third level menu displays using the same
procedures as the second level.
7. To exit from the on-screen menu, select Exit from the Main Menu. If
the display is a second or third-level menu, select Save and Return or
Cancel, then select Exit from the Main Menu.
The on-screen display is easy to use, just follow the instructions on the
screen.
Computer Signal Switch
This monitor has two signal connectors on the rear panel for connecting two
computers to the monitor. When two computers are connected to the monitor
and both are turned on, select the computer signal you want to use by doing
the following:
■ On the front panel, set the computer signal switch (1in the Front
Panel Controls table) to A for the computer connected to the left side
of the monitor.
■ Set the computer select switch to B for the computer connected to the
right side of the monitor.
If only one computer is connected or turned on, set the computer select
switch to the center position. The input signal is automatically determined.

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Special OSD Messages
Special OSD messages will appear on the monitor screen when identifying
the following monitor conditions:
■ Input Signal Out of Range—Indicates the monitor is unable to access
the appropriate input signal.
■ Going to Sleep—Indicates the screen display is entering a sleep mode.
■ Check Video Cable or Input Select—Indicates the video cable may
not be plugged into the computer or the selected video input is not
accurate.
■ 2 Inputs Active…Select A or B — Indicates two active videos are
connected and the computer signal switch needs to be moved from the
center position to a select position.
Programmable Sleep Timer
The Programmable Sleep Timer is an energy-saving feature that enables you
to set a time for the monitor to power on and off at the same time every day.
This also extends the life of the backlight bulbs in the monitor. The Sleep
Timer has five settings:
■ Set Current Time
■ Set SLEEP Time
■ Set ON Time
■ TIMER: ON/OFF
■ SLEEP NOW
To set the timer:
1. Press the Menu button on the monitor front panel to display the Main
Menu.
2. Scroll down and highlight Management.
3. Press the Menu button to select Management.
4. Scroll down and highlight and select Sleep Timer
Æ
Set Current
Time.
✎You must set the current local time before you reset the time
for SLEEP Time or ON Time.

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5. Press the Menu button once to enter the adjustment mode for hours—
the hours will blink.
6. Press the Minus or Plus buttons to adjust the hour.
7. Press the Menu button again to enter the time for minutes—the
minutes will blink.
8. Press the Minus or Plus buttons to adjust the minutes.
9. Press the Menu button to lock in the time chosen.
10. After setting the current time, the blinking highlight automatically
skips to Set SLEEP Time “hours.” Repeat steps 6 through 9 to set
SLEEP Time.
If you do not want to set SLEEP Time, press the Menu button twice,
then select Save and Return to exit the menu.
11. After setting SLEEP Time, the blinking highlight automatically skips
to Set ON Time “hours.” Repeat steps 6 through 9 to set ON Time.
12. Set the Timer mode to ON to activate the Sleep Timer settings.
13. When you are finished, select Save and Return to exit the menu.
The fifth selection SLEEP NOW turns the monitor backlights off
immediately and stays in sleep mode until the next On Time activates or the
menu button is pressed.

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Adjusting Screen Quality
Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before performing the
following procedures. The screen image stabilizes after a warm-up period.
✎Use the Compaq LCD Display Assistant utility included on the
INF/ICM diskette to adjust the screen quality of your monitor. It
provides on-screen instructions. To install this utility onto your
computer, follow the instructions on the “Configuring Your
Compaq LCD Monitor” card located in the Program License
Agreement envelope.
Optimizing Digital Conversion
This monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the flat panel screen to
function like a standard monitor. Three controls in the on-screen display can
be adjusted to improve image performance or digital conversion: Clock,
Clock Phase, and Clock Phase Fine.
IMPORTANT: The Clock must first be set correctly since the Clock Phase
settings are dependent on the main Clock setting.
■ Clock—Increase/decrease the value to minimize any vertical bars or
stripes visible on the screen background.
■ Clock Phase—Increase/decrease the value to minimize video
distortion or video jitter.
■ Clock Phase Fine—Increase/decrease the value to fine-tune or focus
the display.
✎When adjusting the Clock and Clock Phase values, if the monitor
images become distorted, continue adjusting the values until the
distortion disappears. To restore the factory settings, select Reset
from the Factory Reset menu in the on-screen display.

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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 × 350 at 31.5 kHz/70 Hz
2. Industry Standard 640 × 480 at 31.5 kHz/60 Hz
3. VESA 640 × 480 at 37.5 kHz/75 Hz
4. VESA 640 × 480 at 43.3 kHz/85 Hz
5. Industry Standard 720 × 400 at 31.5 kHz/70 Hz
6. VESA 800 × 600 at 37.8 kHz/60 Hz
7. VESA 800 × 600 at 46.9 kHz/75 Hz
8. VESA 800 × 600 at 53.7 kHz/85 Hz
9. Macintosh-compatible 832 × 624 at 49.7 kHz/75 Hz
10. VESA 1024 × 768 at 48.4 kHz/60 Hz
11. VESA 1024 × 768 at 60 kHz/75 Hz
12. VESA 1024 × 768 at 68.7 kHz/85 Hz
13. Macintosh-compatible 1152 × 870 at 68.7 kHz/75 Hz
14. SUN-compatible 1152 × 900 at 61.8 kHz/66 Hz
15. VESA 1280 × 1024 at 63.9 kHz/60 Hz
16. VESA 1280 × 1024 at 79.9 kHz/75 Hz
User Modes
The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not
preset if:
■ You are not using a Compaq standard graphics adapter.
■ You are not using a preset mode.
If this occurs, you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen
by using the on-screen display. User changes can be made to any or all of
these modes and saved in memory. The monitor automatically stores the
new setting, then recognizes the new mode just as it does a preset mode. In
addition to the 16 factory preset modes, there are 10 user modes that can be
entered and stored.

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Energy Saver Feature
The energy saver feature has three different modes of operation:
■ Full power
■ Sleep
■ Programmable 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 or programmable 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
60 watts ON = Normal operation Power LED is green.
Sleep Less than
8 watts Monitor screen is blanked. Backlights are turned off. Power LED turns amber. There
is a brief warm-up period before returning
to full power mode.
Programmable
Sleep Less than 8 watts Monitor screen is blanked. Backlights are turned off. Power LED blinks amber. There
is a brief warm-up period before returning
to full power mode.
*Since the USB hub is powered from the computer, the energy saver levels
listed for the monitor are not affected by USB devices connected to the USB
ports.
Refer to your computer manual for instructions on setting energy saver
features (sometimes referred to as power management features).
✎The energy saver features for monitors only work when
connected to computers that have energy saver features.

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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 of all
products plugged into the extension cord or power strip do not exceed
80% of the extension cord or strip ampere ratings limit.
■ Do not overload an electrical outlet, power strip, or convenience
receptacle. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the
branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not
exceed 80% of the power strip input rating.
■ Install the monitor near an outlet that you can easily reach. Disconnect
the product by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it from the outlet.
Never disconnect it by pulling the cord.
■ Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
■ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. Never push objects of any
kind into cabinet slots or other openings.
■ Do not place plants on top of the monitor. Water or dirt from the plant
may fall into the vents.
■ Do not drop the monitor or place it on an unstable surface.
■ Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the
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■ Keep the monitor in a well-ventilated area, away from excessive light,
heat, and moisture.
■ 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 service provider.
Cleaning the Monitor
To clean the monitor, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the monitor and the computer.
2. Dust the monitor by wiping the screen and the cabinet with
a soft, clean cloth.
If the screen requires additional cleaning, use any antistatic CRT screen
cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any volatile
substance to clean the monitor screen or cabinet. These
chemicals may damage the monitor. Never use water to clean an
LCD screen.
Shipping the Monitor
Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it later if you
move or ship your monitor.