User's Guide
Compaq V900 Color Monitor
User's Guide
Compaq V900 Color Monitor
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User’s Guide
Compaq V900 Color Monitor
First Edition (July 1998)
Part Number 303512-001
Compaq Computer Corporation
book 1
English
Introduction
The Compaq V900 Color Monitor is a microprocessor-based, intelligent
scanning monitor with a 0.22 horizontal dot pitch that supports
resolutions up to 1600 × 1200.
Product Features
The monitor features include the following:
19-inch (18 in/45.7 cm viewable) FS CRT
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Easy-to-access front panel controls to adjust screen brightness and
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contrast
On-screen display in six different languages: English, Dutch,
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French, German, Italian, and Spanish
Diskette that contains an information file (INF) and an Image
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Color Matching file (ICM) for configuring your monitor
Universal Serial Bus (USB) bus-powered hub for use with USB
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peripherals (mouse, keyboard, etc.)
Plug and play capability, if supported by your system
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Automatic scanning of all horizontal frequencies between 30
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and 96 kHz, and vertical frequencies between 48 and 160 Hz
Support for VGA and Super VGA to 1600 × 1200 resolutions
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Energy Saver feature that, when activated, results in a power
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savings of greater than 94 percent
Macintosh-compatible timing with optional connector
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Compliance with the following regulated specifications:
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EPA Energy Star
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European Union CE Directives
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Swedish TCO 1995
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A Macintosh-compatible connector is not supplied with this monitor.
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Graphics Driver
This monitor may require a graphics driver (and/or .INF file) that is
compatible with your computer's graphics adapter. Compaq has created
a Universal Driver Manager (UDM) release that supports all Compaq
QVision, S3, Cirrus Logic, and Matrox graphics adapters found on
Compaq Deskpro and Compaq Workstation products. The UDM eases
graphics driver deployment across Compaq platforms ensuring crosscompatibility and backward-compatibility. The resulting solution
enables customers to manage and control ongoing software maintenance
costs. The UDM is available on the Support Software CD for Compaq
Desktop, Portable, and Workstation Products, and the Compaq World
Wide Web site (www.compaq.com).
You can order the Support Software CD for Compaq Desktop,
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Portable, and Workstation Products. This compact disc contains
the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images
needed to run MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95,
Windows NT workstation, and IBM OS/2 on your Compaq
commercial desktop product.
You can download the software from the Compaq World Wide
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Web site (www.compaq.com).
You can purchase backup diskettes.
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If you choose to purchase the Support Software CD, you have two
options:
You can purchase a single CD-ROM that gives you one-time
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access to the latest support software (North America only,
Compaq part number 272505-001).
You can purchase a yearly subscription that delivers up to 12
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monthly CD-ROMs (Compaq part number 183426-xxx).
The annual subscription ensures your continuous access to the latest
developments.
For help and service outside of the U.S. and Canada or to order the CD
or backup diskettes, contact your Compaq authorized reseller, dealer, or
service provider.
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Information Files
This monitor includes a diskette with 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
Windows 95 to install support software for certain hardware devices.
The INF file ensures monitor compatibility with your computer’s
graphics adapter. The ICM file provides color matching consistency
from monitor screen to printer and is activated from within the graphics
programs that have this feature. To install these files onto your
computer, follow the instructions on the “Configuring Your Compaq
CRT Monitor” card located in the Program License Agreement packet
along with the diskette.
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 to the 15-pin connector 1 on
the rear panel of the computer. Tighten the screws on the end of
the connector.
Be sure the signal cable aligns with the 15-pin connector.
IMPORTANT:
Do not force the cable onto the connector or you may damage the signal
cable.
3. Connect the monitor power cord 2 to the connector that is
beneath the back 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.
English 1-3
WARNING:
!
your equipment:
Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
grounding plug is an important safety feature.
Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical
outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Disconnect power from the monitor by unplugging the
power cord from the electrical outlet.
USB Connectors
The base of the monitor has three Universal Serial Bus (USB)
connectors. USB connectors provide plug and play installation of USBcompatible plug and play devices such as a keyboard, mouse, or
joystick. To use a USB device, ensure the system is powered on, and
plug the device into the USB connector. Use USB connector 3 to
connect the USB signal cable to the computer. Use Connectors 1 and
to connect USB-compatible plug and play devices to the monitor.
These USB connectors are not designed for use with high-
IMPORTANT:
power USB devices such as a video camera, scanner, etc. Compaq
recommends connecting high-power USB devices directly to the
computer.
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1-4 English
To maintain the integrity of signal transfers on USB devices, do not use
a cable extender with any USB cables. Low-power USB devices usually
have an attached cable that measures about 3 meters.
Most USB-connected devices will operate with Compaq
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computers using Microsoft Windows 95, OSR 2.1. If a USBconnected device fails to operate, it may require a special
device driver that is not supplied with this version of Microsoft
Windows. Contact your vendor for driver availability.
Do not connect or daisy-chain a bus-powered device (example:
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mouse) to a bus-powered hub device (example: keyboard) that
is connected to a USB connector on this monitor. The
secondary bus-powered device will not operate. All USB buspowered devices should be connected directly to the monitor or
to your computer.
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Operating the Monitor
Front Control Panel
No./Icon Control Function
1
Contrast Adjusts contrast by turning control to left or right.
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3
4
5
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Brightness Adjusts brightness by turning control to left or right.
Select button
Minus button Selects and adjusts the functions.
Plus button Selects and adjusts the functions.
Power switch Turns the monitor on and off.
Power LED 1. Green indicates monitor is turned on.
1. Launches on-screen display.
2. Selects function adjustments.
3. Exits menus and on-screen display.
2. Yellow indicates suspend mode.
3. Amber indicates sleep mode.
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