Compaq 1501 manual Mode Info

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The following table briefly describes each of the items in the OSD Main Menu.

Option

Description

 

 

H . POSITION

Adjusts the horizontal (H) position of the displayed image. The default setting of

H position is in the middle.

 

 

 

V. POSITION

Adjusts the vertical (V) position of the displayed image. The default setting of V

position is in the middle.

 

 

 

CLOCK

Adjusts the timing clock setting of the display. The default setting of the timing

clock is in the middle (50).

 

 

 

PHASE

Adjusts the phase setting of the display. The optimum phase setting will be

different for different PCs.

 

 

 

AUTO

Performs image auto adjustment function.

 

 

COLOR

Opens the COLOR submenu where you can select BLUISH, WHITE, REDDISH,

or USER RGB SAVE options.

 

 

 

CONTRAST

Adjusts the level of difference between light and dark areas of the image.

 

 

BRIGHTNESS

Controls the brightness of the display by adjusting the light output of the

backlight.

 

 

 

OSD Display

Opens the OSD Display submenu where you can select OSD TIMEOUT,

INFORM ON-OFF, H POSITION, or V POSITION options for further adjusting.

 

 

 

MODE RECALL

Recalls the manufacturing factory settings for current mode.

 

 

BACKLIGHT INFO

Displays the elapsed turn-on time of the backlight.

 

 

SERIAL NUMBER

Displays the serial number of your monitor.

 

 

MODE INFO

Displays the associated information of current mode used by your display. Also,

it contains the supported modes of this monitor.

 

 

 

LANGUAGE

Opens the LANGUAGE submenu where you can select ENGLISH, DEUTSCH,

FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO or ESPANOL options.

 

 

 

EXIT

Exits the Main Menu.

 

 

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Contents Inch Viewable Image User’s GuidePage Contents LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for TFT1501 Monitor Introduction FeaturesWorking in Comfort For Your SafetyLocations and Functions of Controls InstallationUnpacking the Monitor Connecting Your Monitor Page Windows Me Users How to Install the DriversWindows 2000 Users Windows XP Users Turning the Monitor On and Off Using Your MonitorTilting the Monitor Setting the Video ModeSetting the Refresh Rate Caring for and Cleaning the Monitor Minimizing Power ConsumptionPage Displaying the OSD Main Menu Adjusting Your MonitorSummary of Control Buttons Mode Info Adjusting the Positions of the Displayed Images Making Adjustments in the OSD MenuAdjusting the Clock and Phase Settings Selecting Items in the OSD MenuConfiguring Colors Performing Auto Setup in the OSD MenuPage Adjusting the OSD Display Adjusting Contrast and BrightnessReverting to Factory Default Settings Checking Other Information about Your Monitor Exiting the OSD Menu Using the Direct KeysPerforming Auto Setup Using the Direct Key Adjusting Brightness Using the Direct Key Troubleshooting Image is very unstable Message no Input Signal appears on my monitorCompaq TFT1501 15-inch monitor Monitor Information Technical InformationVideo Modes Unknown Video Modes Declaration of Conformity Cables Agency Regulatory NoticesFederal Communications Commission Notice Avis Canadien Canadian NoticeJapanese Notice Korean Notice EPA Energy Star Compliance European Union NoticeRecycling your Product Power Cord Set RequirementsCongratulations Environmental requirements

1501 specifications

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