Compaq V50 User manual

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User’s Guide
Compaq V50 Color Monitor
Second Edition (October 1996)
Part Number 264154-002
Compaq Computer Corporation

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Product Features 1-1
Installing the Monitor 1-2
Chapter 2
OPERATING THE MONITOR
Front Control Panel 2-1
Display Resolutions 2-3
Energy Saver Feature 2-3
Chapter 3
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Protecting the Monitor 3-1
Cleaning the Monitor 3-2
Shipping the Monitor 3-2
Adjusting Picture Quality 3-3
Optimizing Contrast 3-3
Optimizing Focus 3-3

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Appendix A
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications Table A-1
Connector Pin Assignment A-2
Appendix B
POWER CORD SET REQUIREMENTS
General Information B-1
U.S. and Canada B-1
Japan B-2
Other Countries B-2
Appendix C
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge C-1
Methods of Grounding C-1

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Regulatory Notices
Federal Communications
Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician
for help.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer
Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Cables
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic
RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and
Regulations.

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Canadian Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Avis Canadien
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur les matériel brouilleur du Canada.
German Ergonomics Notice
Compaq computers, when tested with the Compaq 610, 610A, and 610T
Series Monitors, were evaluated and found compliant to the requirements
of ZH1/618 (German Safety Regulations for Display Work Places in the
Office Sector) in the Text Mode (720 x 400) using MS-DOS Version 3.31
(or higher) and BASICA as published by Compaq Computer Corporation.
EPA Energy Star
Monitors that are marked with the Energy Star Logo meet the requirements
of the EPA Energy Star program. As an Energy Star Partner, Compaq
Computer Corporation has determined that this product meets the Energy
Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Specific details on using the Energy
Saving features can be found in the energy saver or power management
section of your computer manual.
European Notice
Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the
Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following
European Norms:
■EN55022 (CISPR 22) - Radio Frequency Interference
■EN50082-1 (IEC801-2, IEC801-3, IEC801-4) Electromagnetic
Immunity
■EN60950 (IEC950) - Product Safety

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Japanese Notice

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Chapter 1
Introduction 1-1
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Introduction
The Compaq V50 Color Monitor is a microprocessor-based,
intelligent scanning monitor that automatically locks in on the most
common display modes.
Compaq V50 Color Monitor
Product Features
The monitor features include the following:
■15-inch CRT with a 13.77-inch (35.0 cm) diagonal viewable
image size
■Easy-to-access front panel controls
■Plug and Play capability if supported by your system
■Tilt control (image rotation) functionality
■Automatically scans all horizontal frequencies between 31.5 and
60 kHz and vertical frequencies between 50 and 100 Hz
■Supports VGA, Super VGA, and 1024 × 768 resolutions

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■Energy Saver feature, when activated, results in a power savings
of greater than 90 percent
■Compliant with the following regulated specifications:
- EPA Energy Star
- European Union CE Directives
- Swedish MPR II 1990
- Swedish TCO 1995 on certain models
Installing the Monitor
To install the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor,
computer system, and other attached devices is turned off, then
follow these steps:
1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near
your computer.
2. Connect the monitor signal cable ➊to the 15-pin connector on
the rear panel of the computer and tighten the screws.
IMPORTANT: 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 ➋to the rear panel of the
monitor, then plug the other end of the cord into an electrical
outlet that is easily accessible and close to the monitor.
!WARNING: This equipment is designed forconnection to a
grounded (earthed) outlet. The grounding type plug is an
important safety feature. To avoid risk of electric shock or
damage to yourequipment, do not disable this feature.

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Chapter 2
Operating the Monitor 2-1
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Operating the Monitor
Front Control Panel
Front Control Panel
No./Icon Control Function
1Shift button Selects anddeselects secondary controls.
2Mode Indicator Indicator lights up when secondary controls
are active.
3Horizontal
Position/ Moves the screen left or right.
Trapezoid Corrects trapezoid distortion. Adjusts the width
of the upper side ofthe image to equal the
lower side.
4Horizontal Size/ Adjusts the horizontal screen width.
Pincushion Straightens the vertical lines ifthe picture has
pincushion or barrel distortion. Continued