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Reference Guide
Color Monitor Series
5500, 7500, 7550, 9500
Document Part Number: 326689-002
May 2003
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Contents 1 Introduction Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Maintenance Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Removing the Monitor Base . . . . . . . . .
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A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 Using the Worldwide Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4 Preparing to Call Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4 B Technical Specifications 5500/15” Series Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1 7500/17” Series Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3 7550/17” Flat CRT Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5 950
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1 Introduction Your microprocessor-based, digitally controlled color monitor is a high-performance and easy-to-use product. It employs the latest on-screen menu technology. Kit Contents The monitor kit contains: ■ CRT monitor ■ Monitor Base (preinstalled on select models) ■ AC power cord (select models) ■ Documentation kit Reference Guide www.hp.com 1–1
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2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Safety Guidelines Power Requirements Refer to the “Power Cord Set Requirements” section in “Agency Regulatory Notices,” for information on the correct power cord set for this device. Important Safety Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your Å equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature. This equipment is designed to be connected to a grounded (earthed) power outlet that is easily accessible to the operator
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines CAUTION: For the protection of your monitor, as well as your Ä computer, connect all power cords for your computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, scanner) to some form of surge protection device such as a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strips must be specifically labeled as having this ability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a Damage Replaceme
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines ■ Install your monitor near an outlet that you can easily reach. Disconnect the monitor by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it from the outlet. Never disconnect the monitor by pulling the cord. ■ Turn your monitor off when not in use. You can substantially increase the life of your monitor by using a screen saver program and turning off the monitor when not in use. ■ Unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners o
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■ Do not place the monitor face down. Damage could result to the front panel controls or the monitor screen. Removing the Monitor Base In the event that you need to disassemble the base from the monitor, follow these instructions: 1. If you must remove the base attachment, release the catch and slide the base toward the back of your monitor. 2. Lift the base up and away from your monitor. 2–4 www.hp.com Reference Guide
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3 Installation Monitor Base Installation On some monitors, the base must be attached prior to monitor installation. If you need to attach the base, follow these steps: 1. Align the hooks on the base with the sockets on the bottom of the monitor and attach the base. Reference Guide www.hp.com 3–1
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Installation 2. Push the base toward the front of the monitor until it stops. Monitor Installation Before installing your monitor, place it in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. 1. Turn off the power to your computer and other peripheral devices. 2. Connect the video cable (blue connector) 1 from the back of the monitor to the blue 15-pin connector on the back of the computer. Tighten the cable screws to secure the cable to the connector. CAUTION: To avoid damaging
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Installation 4. Power on your computer and monitor. If your monitor fails to function properly, refer to ✎ “Troubleshooting.” 5. If necessary, adjust the front panel monitor controls according to your personal preference. See “Front Panel Controls” for detailed information. Your monitor installation is now complete. Reference Guide www.hp.com 3–3
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4 Operation Information Files The CD-ROM included with this monitor contains two data files that must be installed onto your computer: an .INF file and an .ICM file. The .INF file designates software and defines monitor resources used by Microsoft Windows to ensure monitor compatibility with the graphics adapter in your computer. The .ICM file provides color matching consistency between your monitor screen and your printer. Once installed, this file is activated by graphics programs that
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Operation Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls Item Icon Name Function Select Launches on-screen displays, selects functions and 1 adjustments, and exits menus and On-Screen Display. Left Adjustment Moves backward through menu options or decreases adjustment 2 levels. Right Adjustment Moves forward through menu options or increases adjustment 3 levels. Power/LED Controls power to the monitor. The LED on the power button 4 indicates the state of the monitor. 4–2 www.hp.com Referenc
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Operation On-Screen Display The On-Screen Display (OSD) adjusts the screen image based on your viewing preferences. To access the OSD, do the following: 1. If the monitor is not already on, press the Power button to turn on the monitor. 2. Press the Select button to display the On-Screen Display menu. A screen similar to this one appears. For a description of the icons that appear on the screen, see “On-Screen Display Functions” later in this chapter. Not all OSD features are available on a
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Operation 4. Press the Select button on the monitor choose the function. 5. The adjustment window displays. Press the Right-Adjustment or Left-Adjustment buttons to increase (Right) or decrease (Left) the level of adjustment. 6. Press Select to save the new adjustment. 7. To exit the On-Screen Display, select the Exit icon and press the Select button once. On-Screen Display Functions Use the Right-Adjustment and Left-Adjustment buttons found on the front control panel of your monitor to adju
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Operation On-Screen Display Icons and Functions (Continued) 7500 & Icon Function Description 5500 7550 9500 Horizontal Right-Adjustment Size increases the horizontal size and Left-Adjustment decreases the horizontal size. Vertical Right-Adjustment moves Position the image up and Left-Adjustment moves the image down. Vertical Right-Adjustment Size increases the vertical size and Left-Adjustment decreases the vertical size. Pincushion Right-Adjustment makes the image sides convex a
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Operation On-Screen Display Icons and Functions (Continued) 7500 & Icon Function Description 5500 7550 9500 Parallelo- This control corrects the gram tilted vertical edges of the image on both sides of the screen that are in the same direction. Tilt Right-Adjustment tilts (Rotation) the sides of the image to the right and Left-Adjustment tilts the sides of the image to the left. Moire Right-Adjustment increases the Moire correction and Left-Adjustment decreases the Moire correcti
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Operation On-Screen Display Icons and Functions (Continued) 7500 & Icon Function Description 5500 7550 9500 Color Temp Right-Adjustment selects the color temperature to the right and Left-Adjustment selects the color temperature to the left. Reset This control resets the monitor to factory default values. Exit This control exits the OSD menu. Reference Guide www.hp.com 4–7
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Operation Monitor Messages No Signal Message If a No Signal message displays on your monitor, check to be sure your video cable is properly connected and ensure that your computer is powered on. 4–8 www.hp.com Reference Guide
