Compaq MV 540 User manual

COMPAQ MV540 COLOR MONITOR
USER’SGUIDE
GUIA DO USUÁRIO DO MONITORCOLORIDO
COMPAQ MV540
MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR DU
MONITEUR COULEUR MV540 COMPAQ
GUIA DE USUARIO DEL MONITOR EN COLOR
MV540 DE COMPAQ

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................2
Features............................................................................................................................................................ 2
GETTING STARTED......................................................................................................................3
Attaching the Base Pedestal to Your Monitor...................................................................................................... 3
Installation........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Speaker Installation................................................................................................................................... 5
OPERATING YOUR MONITOR.......................................................................................................6
Using Your On-Screen Display........................................................................................................................... 7
No Signal Message............................................................................................................................................ 8
Out of Frequency Range....................................................................................................................................8
On-Screen Display Functions..................................................................................................................... 9
ENERGY SAVER MODES............................................................................................................10
MONITOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................12
SHIPPING YOUR MONITOR.........................................................................................................14
SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................15
APPENDIX.................................................................................................................................16
Regulatory Compliance Notices....................................................................................................................... 16
Federal Communications Commission Notice........................................................................................... 16
Modifications........................................................................................................................................... 16
Cables..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo - United States only .............................16
Canadian Notice....................................................................................................................................... 17
Avis Canadien.......................................................................................................................................... 17
European Union Notice............................................................................................................................. 17
EPA Energy Star Compliance.................................................................................................................... 17
Japanese Notice...................................................................................................................................... 17
German Ergonomics Notice...................................................................................................................... 17

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new, easy-to-use Compaq MV540 Color Monitor. The MV540
is a state-of-the-art, high performance monitor featuring a 15-inch (13.8-inch/350.5 mm viewable
image area) screen. The user-friendly On-Screen Display allows you to make quick and easy
adjustments to your screen image.
Features
•15-inch monitor with a large, 13.8-inch/350.5 mm viewable image area to comfortably
view applications
•.28mm dot pitch to produce crisp, sharp images
•On-screen user controls for easy adjustment of the screen image
•Quick, easy setup
•Energy Star compliant for reduced power consumption
•Integrated microphone for all of your Internet, telephony, and multimedia applications
•Attachable or standalone JBL Platinum Series amplified speakers
−Integrated audio input jack for MP3 players and other portable audio devices
−Integrated headphone jack

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GETTING STARTED
Your Compaq MV540 Color Monitor packaging should include the following:
•Monitor
•Power cord
•Microphone cable
•Speakers and speaker power cable or adapter (selected models)
•Speaker stands
•User documentation
•Setup poster
Attaching the Base Pedestal to
Your Monitor
For shipping purposes, the base pedestal is
not connected to your monitor. To attach it,
proceed as follows:
1. Turn your monitor so that it is resting on
the top.
2. Place the base pedestal in corresponding
slots, then push it toward the front panel
until it clicks and secures in place.
CAUTION:
::
:Do not place your monitor face
down. Damage could result to the front
panel controls or to your monitor screen.

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Installation
Before installing your monitor, place it in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer,
ensure that power to your computer and other peripheral devices is turned off, and proceed as follows:
1. Insert the speaker power cable or adapter plug 1into the back of the right speaker . Insert the
plug from the left speaker into the socket on the back of the right speaker .
2. Insert the other end of the speaker power cable 3c
cc
cinto the back of the monitor .
3. Connect the lime green plug from the right speaker 2to the audio out socket on the back of
your computer.
4. Connect the pink end of the microphone cable to the microphone socket on the back panel of
your monitor 3b
bb
b, then plug the other end of the cable into the microphone connector on the rear
panel of your computer 6.
5. Connect the monitor signal cable from the back of the monitor to the blue socket on the back of the
computer 4. Tighten the screws on the end of the connector.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the signal cable aligns with the 15-pin connector. Do not force the cable onto
the connector or you may damage the signal cable.
( Installation instructions continued on next page .)

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6. Connect the power cord to the back of the monitor 3a
aa
a, then connect the power cord to a power
outlet 5.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, do not disable
the power cord grounding feature. This equipment is designed to be connected to a grounded
(earthed) power outlet that is easily accessible to the operator. The grounding plug is an
important safety feature.
WARNING: For your safety, be sure that the power outlet you plug your power cord into is
easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need
to disconnect power to the equipment, unplug the power cord from the power outlet by
grasping the plug firmly. Never pull on the cord.
CAUTION: For the protection of your monitor as well as your computer, connect all power
cords for your computer and its peripheral devices (monitor, printer, scanner, and so on) to
some form of surge protection such as a power strip or UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).
Not all power strips provide surge protection; they must be specifically labeled as having this
ability. Look for manufacturers that have a Damage ReplacementPolicy to replace your
equipment if their surge protection fails.
7. Install your speakers using one of the methods listed in “Speaker Installation.”
8. Power on your monitor by pressing the power button 7. Power on the speakers by pressing the
power button on the side of the right speaker.
If necessary, adjust the front panel controls according to your personal preference.
Your monitor installation is now complete.
Speaker Installation
Headphone/Audio Input Jacks Retractable Speaker Mechanism Speaker Stand
Insert the headphone connector
(headphones not included) into the
headphone jack.
Insert one end of the cable from
your portable audio device (not
included) into the speaker.
1. Rotate the thumbwheel up to extend
the hook mechanism.
2. Align the hooks with the slots on the
monitor, then gently insert the hooks
into the slots and slide down to lock in
place.
Insert the speaker stand into the slot on
the rear of each speaker.

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OPERATING YOUR MONITOR
Front Panel Controls
Reference Icon Icon Name Function
1Backward button Backward button (left arrow) moves backward through menu
options or decreases adjustment levels.
2Select button •Launches On-Screen Display
•Selects functions and adjustments
•Exits menus and On-Screen Display
3Forward button Forward button (right arrow) moves forward through menu
options or increases adjustment levels.
4Power LED •Green light—indicates power on
•Yellow light—indicates Standby/Suspend mode
•Amber light—indicates Sleep mode
For more information on power states, see "Energy Saving
Modes."
5Power button Turns the monitor on and off.

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Using Your On-Screen Display
The On-Screen Display (OSD) adjusts the screen image based on your viewing preferences. To access
the On-Screen Display, do the following:
1. If your monitor is not already on, press the power button to turn it on. (For the location of front
panel control buttons, see “Front Panel Controls” in the previous section).
2. Press the Select
SelectSelect
Select button to display the On-Screen Display menu.
3. To select a function, press the Forward
ForwardForward
Forward or Backward
BackwardBackward
Backward button until the function is
highlighted.
4. Press to choose the function.
5. An adjustment window is displayed. Use the Forward
ForwardForward
Forward and Backward
BackwardBackward
Backward button to increase
(Forward) or decrease (Backward) the level of adjustment.
6. Press to save the new adjustment.
7. To exit the On-Screen Display, select the Exit
ExitExit
Exit icon, then press the Select
SelectSelect
Select button once.

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No Signal Message
If a “NO SIGNAL” message displays on your monitor, check to be sure your VGA cable is properly
connected, and ensure that your computer is powered on.
Out of Frequency Range
If an “OUT OF FREQUENCY RANGE” message appears on your screen, your video resolution and/or
refresh rate are set higher than what your monitor supports. To correct this problem, follow the steps
below or contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
1. Restart your computer.
2. Press F6
F6F6
F6 before Microsoft® Windows® begins to load so that you can enter Safe Mode.
3. Change your display settings to a supported setting (see “Specifications”).
4. Restart your computer so that the new settings take effect.