Compaq TFT1720 User manual

User’s Guide
Compaq TFT1720
Document Part Number: 302575-001
June 2002

Compaq TFT1720
17-inch LCD Monitor
(17-inch Viewable Image)
User’s Guide
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
Using the Monitor
Troubleshooting
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy
Technical Specifications
Care and Cleaning
Environmental Information
Regulatory Information

Notice
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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: 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.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: 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.
!

Important Safety Instructions
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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
What the TFT1720 Monitor Offers
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.
Full scan TFT screen that
gives edge-to-edge image
Menu
Right Browse/Contrast
Auto/Select
Anti-glare surface
On/Off
Status LED indicator
Left Browse/Brightness
Slim and space-saving

What the TFT1720 Monitor Offers
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• 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

Setting Up the Monitor
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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.
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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DVI VGA
Video
connectors

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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.
ab
K
a - b ≥300 mm

Setting Up the Monitor
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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.
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).
VGA cable →VGA connector
DVI-D cable →DVI-D connector

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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.

Setting Up the Monitor
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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.
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.
Slot for lock

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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.

Removing your monitor’s pedestal
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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.
2 Pull the plastic casing tabs apart (a), then lift off the casing (b) as
shown in the pictures below.
aa
b

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Removing your monitor’s pedestal
3 Unscrew the metal fixing.
4 Lift the pedestal from the monitor.
5 The monitor can now be mounted on a wall.

How to Install the Drivers
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How to Install the Drivers
The monitor comes with driver software that allows you to take
advantage of the Plug and Play feature of the Windows®95
Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system.
This software enables the computer to communicate with the monitor
and use all the monitor features. Without this software, the monitor
settings and display images will not be correct.
NOTE: Some computers may be shipped with the Plug and Play
drivers preinstalled. If you have an older computer, these
drivers may not be preinstalled and you may need to install
the drivers from the CD-ROM disc that came with the
monitor.
You can also download the latest version of a driver from the
following web site at:
www.hp.com/go/support
Windows 95 and 98 Users
1 Click on Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel.
2 Double click on Display.
3 Click on the Settings tab.
4 Click on Advanced Properties or Advanced and select the Monitor
tab.
5 Click on Change to select the model of the monitor you are using.
6 Click on Have Disk.
7 Click on Browse to find the *.INF file on your CD-ROM in the root
directory and click on OK.
Select your monitor type from the Models box and click on OK to
install the selected monitor.

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How to Install the Drivers
Windows 2000 and XP Users
NOTE: The procedure for installing the driver for your operating
system may vary.
To install the driver:
1 Click Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel.
2 Double-click Display.
3 Select the Settings tab.
4 Click Advanced Properties or Advanced, and select the Monitor
tab.
5 Click Properties.
6 Select the Driver tab.
7 Click Update Driver and click Next.
8 Select the recommended option and click Next.
9 Select the Specify a Location box.
10 Find and open the *.inf file on the CD-ROM disc in the root
directory, and click OK.
11 Click Next to install the selected monitor driver.
The operating system and your monitor are now set up to work
together for the best performance.
If the installation procedure of the monitor driver for the
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
operating system is different, or if you need more detailed installation
information, please refer to the Microsoft Windows information that
came with the computer.

Adjusting the Monitor
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Adjusting the Monitor
The monitor display has several adjustable settings which may need
to be fine tuned occasionally. Adjust the monitor:
• When the monitor is installed for the first time.
• If the resolution (number of pixels on the display) or refresh rate
(vertical scan frequency rate) has been changed.
• If the graphic card has been changed.
• If the monitor is connected to a different computer.
• After using the Mode Recall function. See “To use Mode Recall” on
page 28.
NOTE: For best performance, it is recommended that you select a
video mode of 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz.
Using the monitor controls
There are five controls that perform the following operations:
Left browse/Brightness
Menu
Right browse/Contrast Select/Auto
On/Off
Status LED indicator