Compaq TFT1720 - Manuals

Important Safety Instructions 4 English WARNING: Only use your monitor with the power adaptersupplied. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the monitorcover or the power adapter. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Only qualified servicepersonnel should service these parts. Make sure the c...

English 5 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...

What the TFT1720 Monitor Offers 6 English • 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 allo...

English 7 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...

Setting Up the Monitor 8 English 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 ...

English 9 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 powersupply for voltage ranges 100—240 V AC, 50/60Hz. Use the monitor wit...

Setting Up the Monitor 10 English 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 ...

English 11 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 ...

Setting Up the Monitor 12 English 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 H...

English 13 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 th...

Removing your monitor’s pedestal 14 English 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 ...

English 15 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 16 English 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 ...

English 17 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 P...

Adjusting the Monitor 18 English 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 (vertic...

English 19 Adjusting the Monitor Monitor control buttons Control button/icon Function when not in Display Manager Function in Display Manager Menu: Opens and closes the Display Manager window Closes setting screens and exits Display Manager Left Browse/Brightness: Shortcut to Brightness setting scre...

Using the Monitor 20 English Using the Monitor Using the On-Screen Display Manager (OSD) The monitor comes pre-configured to provide the best viewing image. However, you can fine-tune the display using Display Manager. The monitor has control buttons that you can use to open the On-Screen Display Ma...

Using the Monitor 22 English NOTE: Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Clock and Phase settings do not need to be adjusted for displays operating in digital mode (using the DVI input), therefore these icons do not appear in digital mode. Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Clock, Phase, Cont...

English 23 Using the Monitor 3 Press the Menu button to exit the setting screen. • If the viewable image is positioned too far too the right or left, you can adjust its horizontal position. In the Horizontal Position screen, pressing the left Browse button moves the horizontal position to the left, ...

Using the Monitor 24 English To auto-adjust these parameters:1 Access the auto-adjustment function by pressing the Select/Auto button on your monitor, then choosing the Auto option from the OSD menu. 2 If the result is not satisfactory, open the “auto adjustment pattern.exe” file on the CD-ROM provi...

English 25 Using the Monitor To adjust the Color temperature: 1 Press the Browse buttons to select a color temperature.2 Press the Menu button to save the setting and exit the setting screen. To adjust User Color: 1 Press the Browse buttons until User is selected.2 Press the Select button to open th...

Using the Monitor 26 English OSD settings To change OSD settings: 1 Open the OSD setting screen. See “Using the On-Screen Display Manager (OSD)” on page 20 . Five options appear: Protected OSD, OSD Timeout, Inform On/Off, H Position, and V Position. 2 Press the Browse buttons to select the option yo...

English 27 Using the Monitor To adjust Inform On/Off: Turning Inform on displays the chosen resolution and refresh rate for three seconds, whenever you change them. Turning Inform off prevents this information from being displayed.1 Press the Browse buttons to select On or Off. The setting is automa...

Using the Monitor 28 English Mode Recall Using Mode Recall restores the original default settings for Color, Brightness, Phase, and Clock. If you make manual adjustments that are unsatisfactory, you can use this function to restore the original settings. To use Mode Recall 1 Open the Mode Recall set...

English 29 Using the Monitor Backlight Info The Backlight Info window shows the elapsed time of usage for the light behind the display screen. The expected lifespan of the backlight is approximately 30,000 to 40,000 hours. At some point after the maximum usage time of the backlight has been exceeded...

Using the Monitor 30 English Mode Info The Mode Info screen shows whether the current video input mode is analog (1) or digital (2); shows the current resolution and refresh rate; and shows how many User settings you have changed, and how many preset settings have not been changed. To view Mode Info...

English 31 Using the Monitor Input Priority When connecting two computers to the monitor (one VGA input and one DVI input), the input priority selects the image that will be displayed. (1) represents VGA and (2) represents DVI. You can use this setting to switch between the two video inputs, analog ...

Troubleshooting 32 English Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with the monitor, these tips may helpyou solve the problem. Try the following steps before calling the support team.If you find: No picture and the light indicator on the front of the LCD panel is off: • Check that the monitor is t...

English 33 Troubleshooting Colors are not pure: • Check that the video cable has no bent pins and is firmly attached to both the computer and monitor video connectors. • Restore the original factory colors setting. See “To use Mode Recall” on page 28 . • Adjust the RGB (red, green, and blue) colors....

LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 34 English LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy HP uses selected high quality panels for the manufacture of its LCD monitors. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small bright or dark spots. This is not specific to HP but linke...

English 35 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Under these conditions the TFT1720 display does not have more than:• a total of 10 total sub-pixel defects (of whatever nature) or• 7 defective red sub-pixels or• 7 defective green sub-pixels or• 7 defective blue sub-pixels or• No more than four pairs ...

Technical Specifications 36 English Technical Specifications Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Display Size 17 in. (43 cm) diagonal and viewable image Type TFT liquid crystal display Input Signal Video 0.7 V (0,7) p-p analog RGB Synchronization Separated H/V (TTL level) Interface Input Connector 15-pin D...

English 37 Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning To maximize the screen life span of this product and to prevent damage to the liquid crystal display, it is recommended that you: • Do not let liquid get on or into the monitor.• Do not store or use the monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct sunli...

Environmental Information 38 English Environmental Information HP has a strong commitment to the environment. The monitor has been designed with respect for the environment as much as possible.HP can also take back your old monitor for recycling when it reaches the end of its useful life.HP has a pr...

English 39 Regulatory Information Regulatory Information

Regulatory Information 40 English 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...

English 41 Regulatory Information Japanese Notice Korean Notice EPA Energy Star Compliance Monitors that are marked with the Energy Star Logo meet the requirements of the EPA Energy Star program. As an Energy Star Partner,HP has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energ...

Regulatory Information 42 English 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...

English 43 Regulatory Information TCO '99 (European Union Only) Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO '99 approved and labeled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment an...

Regulatory Information 44 English What does the environmental labeling involve? The environmental demands have been developed by Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation). These demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlo...

English 45 Regulatory Information Environmental requirements Flame retardants: Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay, the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist...