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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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CAUTION: Ensure that the bottom of the monitor base is
positioned over a table or desktop before removing the base
from the monitor.
5. Remove the monitor base from the monitor.
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 spaced 100 mm apart and are
compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association
(VESA) standard for mounting flat panels. Mounting requires 4
each, M4 x .7 x 10 to 12 mm long screws. The 10 to 12 mm
length assumes a 2.6 mm thick mounting plate is used. If a
different mounting plate thickness is used, the screw length
should be adjusted accordingly.

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Operating the Monitor
Front Panel Controls
No. Icon Control Function
1Speaker (Speaker models only)
2-Decrease volume Press to decrease volume; speaker
models only.
3Mute Press to mute sound; speaker models
only.
4+Increase volume Press to increase volume; speaker
models only.
5-Adjustment/Auto
Adjustment 1. Selects and adjusts functions.
2. Activates Auto Adjust when the
OSD is inactive.
6Menu 1. Launches 1st and 2nd level menus.
2. Exits menus and OSD

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*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 turnoff the monitor at the end of the day and conserves
energy. To set this mode, refer to the Sleep Timer in the on-screen
display.
7+Adjustment Selects and adjusts functions
8Power Turns the monitor on and off
9Power Indicator 1. Green indicates monitor is ON
2. Amber indicates Sleep mode.
3. Blinking amber indicates Sleep
Timer*.
No. Icon Control Function

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On-Screen Display (OSD) 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 menus show the functions at each level:
Main Menu Advanced Menu Menu Level 3
Brightness Adjustment Scale
Contrast Adjustment Scale
Image Control Auto Adjustment
Horizontal Image Position
Vertical Image Position
Clock
Clock Phase
Cancel
Save and Return
Adjustment Message
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale
Color 9300 K
6500 K
Custom Color
Cancel
Save and Return
Custom Color Adjustment
Language Deutsch
English
Espanol
Francais
Italiano
Nederlands
Cancel
Save and Return

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How to Adjust Settings
1. To launch the on-screen display menu, complete the
following:
❏Basic Main Menu: To display the Basic Main Menu,
press the Menu button on the monitor front panel.
Management Power Saver
Power On Recall
Mode Display
Serial Number
Sleep Timer
Basic Menu
Cancel
Save and Return
On/Off Selection
On/Off Selection
On/Off Selection
Display serial number
Timer Set Menu
OSD Control Horizontal OSD Position
Vertical OSD Position
OSD Timeout
OSD Transparency
Cancel
Save and Return
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale
Factory Reset Yes
No
Exit
Main Menu
Brightness
Contrast
Auto Adjustment
Advanced Menu
Exit

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❏Advanced Main Menu: Select “Advanced Menu” from
the Basic Main Menu to display the Advanced Main
Menu shown below.
Note: After the Advanced Main Menu has been selected, it
remains the default on-screen display each time the monitor is
powered on until the Basic Main Menu option is selected again.
2. To select an item from the Basic Main Menu, scroll down and
highlight an item by pressing the Minus (-) button located on
the monitor front panel. To reverse or back up, press the Plus
(+) button.
3. Highlight your choice and press the Menu button again.
4. Adjust the Advanced Main Menu displays using the same
procedure as the first level.
Note: The advanced menus for Brightness and Contrast display
an adjustment screen. Use the Minus (-) button to decrease and
the Plus (+) button to increase the screen brightness and contrast.
Main Menu
Brightness
Contrast
Image Control
Color
Language
Management
OSD Control
Factory Reset
Exit

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5. Access the third level by selecting a function and pressing the
Menu button. Adjust the third level menu displays using the
same procedures as the second level.
6. To exit from the on-screen menu, select Exit from the
Advanced Main Menu. If the display is a second or
third-level menu, select Save and Return or Cancel, then
select Exit from the Advanced Main Menu.
The on-screen display is easy to use, just follow the instructions
on the screen.
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 or fully support the provided input signal.
■Going to Sleep: Indicates the screen display is entering a
sleep mode.
■Check Video Cable: Indicates the video cable may not be
plugged into the computer or the computer may not be turned
on.
■OSD Lock: The OSD can be enable or disabled by pressing
and hold the Menu button on the front panel for 10 seconds.
If the OSD is disabled, the warning message “OSD Lock” is
displayed for five seconds.
Sleep Timer Mode
The Sleep Timer mode 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

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■Set On Time
■Timer: On/Off
■Sleep Now
To set the Sleep Timer, complete the following:
1. Press the Menu button on the monitor front panel to display
the Advanced Menu.
2. Scroll down and highlight Management.
3. Press the Menu button to select Management.
4. Scroll down and highlight and select Sleep Timer.
5. From the Sleep Timer menu, select “Set Current Time”.
Note: You must set the current local time before you reset the
time for Sleep Time or On Time.
6. Press the Menu button once to enter the adjustment mode for
hours.
7. Press the Minus (-) or Plus (+) button to adjust the hour.
8. Press the Menu button again to enter the adjustment mode for
minutes.
9. Press the Minus (-) or Plus (+) button to adjust the minutes.
10. Press the Menu button to lock in the time chose.
11. After setting the current time, the highlight automatically
skips to Set Sleep Timer “hours”. Repeat steps 6 through 9 to
set Sleep Time.
12. If you do not want to set Sleep Time, press the Menu button
twice, then select Save and Return to exit the Menu.
13. After setting Sleep Time, the highlight automatically skips to
Set On time “hours”. Repeat steps 6 though 9 to set On Time.

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14. Set the Timer mode to On to activate the Sleep Timer
settings.
15. 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 a monitor button is pressed.
Adjusting Screen Quality
Allow the monitor to warmup for 20 minutes before performing
the following procedure.
If image quality improvement is desired, select “Auto Adjust” in
the OSD, using the Minus (-) button. For more precise
adjustments, adjust the Clock and Clock Phase controls explained
in the Optimizing Digital Conversion section of this manual. For
additional explanation of these controls, use the Compaq LCD
Display Assistant utility on the CD-ROM included with this
monitor.
Note: The Compaq LCD Display Assistant utility is used to
adjust the screen quality of your monitor. This utility 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 packet.
Optimizing Digital Conversion
Two controls in the on-screen display can be adjusted to optimize
image performance: Clock and Clock Phase.
Important: The Clock must first be set correctly since the Clock
Phase settings are dependent on the main Clock setting.

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■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.
Note: 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 Yes from the Factory Reset menu in the on-screen display.