User’s Guide Compaq V700 Color Monitor
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English Product Features The monitor features include the following: ■ 17-inch CRT with a 16.0-inch (40.
Information Files The CD-ROM included with this monitor contains 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 Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 to install support software for certain hardware devices. The .INF file ensures monitor compatibility and optimization with your computer’s graphics adapter. The .
3. Connect the monitor power cord 2 to the rear panel of the monitor, then plug the other end into an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and close to the monitor. ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: øý Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. øý Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Operating the Monitor Front Control Panel Icon Control Function Select Button 1. Launches on-screen display. 2. Selects Function adjustments. 3. Exits menus and on-screen display. 1 2 − Minus Button Selects and adjusts functions. 3 + Plus Button Selects and adjusts functions. Power Switch Turns the monitor on and off. Power Saving LED 1. Green indicates monitor is turned on. 2. Amber indicates suspend mode. 3. Amber indicates sleep mode.
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 onscreen Main Menu displays the following seven functions: Main Menu Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Brightness Displays Adjustment scale. Contrast Displays Adjustment scale. Size and Position … Width Horizontal Position Height Vertical Position Cancel Save and Return Displays Adjustment scale for each selection.
✎ The degauss selection does not have a menu. When you select degauss, the monitor corrects color impurities on the screen without bringing up another menu. Color impurities are usually caused by moving or rotating the monitor or by external magnetic fields. The monitor screen automatically degausses when the monitor is turned on. After the degauss selection has been used, there is a 20-minute delay until the degauss circuitry is restored and the degauss function can be used at full strength again.
3. Highlight your choice and press the Select button ➊ again. For example, if your selection is Size and Position, press the Minus button ➋ until Size and Position is highlighted, then press the Select button ➊ to choose it. 4. A second level menu displays additional menu items. To make a selection, press the Minus (−) button ➋ to scroll down, or press the Plus (+) button ➌ to reverse or scroll up. 5. Highlight your choice and press the Select button. 6.
Adjusting Picture Quality Allow the monitor to warm up for 30 minutes before performing the following procedures. The picture image stabilizes after a warm-up period. Optimizing Contrast For best results, set your screen to a dark background (such as the DOS prompt) before adjusting the following settings: 1. Set the brightness and contrast controls to their lowest settings. 2.
Display Resolutions Default Settings The resolution settings listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults. The monitor automatically recognizes these preset/preload modes as they are requested by a software program. Display Resolutions Preset Modes Resolutions 1. Industry Standard 640 × 480 at 60 Hz/31.5 kHz 2. VESA 640 × 480 at 75 Hz/37.5 kHz 3. VESA 640 × 480 at 85 Hz/43.3 kHz 4. Industry Standard 720 × 400 at 70 Hz/31.5 kHz 5. VESA 800 × 600 at 75 Hz/46.
User Modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if: ■ You are not using a compatible Compaq video 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 automatically recognizes the new mode just as it does a preset mode.
Energy Saver Feature The energy saver feature has three different modes of operation: ■ Full power mode ■ Suspend mode Sleep mode By selecting settings in the computer's Energy Saver utility, you determine the length of inactivity before the monitor goes into suspend or sleep mode. ■ The following table describes the monitor energy saver levels available during the different modes of operation.
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.
■ In a two-monitor system, place the monitors as far apart from each other as possible to lessen interference between them. ■ 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.
appendix Agency 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.
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions regarding your product, contact: Compaq Computer Corporation P. O.
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.
Specifications Compaq V700 Color Monitor Display Viewable Image Size (diagonal) Screen Treatment 17-in FS CRT 43.18 cm 16.0 in 40.6 cm Antiglare and antistatic coating on all models 40.8 lb 18.5 kg Approx. Unpacked Weight Approx. Maximum Dimensions Height 17.49 in 44.4 cm Depth 16.98 in 43.1 cm Width 16.7 in 42.4 cm Maximum Graphics Resolution 1600 × 1200 at 65 Hz Refresh Rate Text Mode VGA or higher Phosphor/Horiz. Dot Pitch P22, 0.
Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply is provided with Automatic Line Switching (ALS). This feature allows the monitor to operate on input voltages between 100-120V or 200-240V. The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with the monitor meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased the equipment. If you need to obtain a power cord for a different country, you should purchase a power cord that is approved for use in that country.