Compaq 9500, 7550, 7500 manual Contents

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Contents

Introduction

Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Safety and Maintenance Guidelines

Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Removing the Monitor Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Installation

Monitor Base Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Monitor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Speaker Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Attaching the Speakers to the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Speaker Security Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Operation

Information Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

On-Screen Display Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

Monitor Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

No Signal Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Out of Frequency Range Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Using the Energy Saver Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Troubleshooting

Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 Using the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3 Preparing to Call Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

Technical Specifications

Compaq 5500/15” Series Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1 Compaq 7500/17” Series Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3 Compaq 7550/17” Flat CRT Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4 Compaq 9500/19” Series Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–6

Reference Guide

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Contents Reference Guide Reference Guide First Edition January Document Part Number Contents Agency Regulatory Notices Introduction Kit ContentsPower Requirements Safety and Maintenance GuidelinesSafety Guidelines Maintenance GuidelinesSafety and Maintenance Guidelines Removing the Monitor Base Monitor Base Installation InstallationMonitor Installation Speaker Installation Attaching the Speakers to the Monitor Speaker Security Lock Operation Information FilesFront Panel Controls Front Panel Controls On-Screen DisplayOn-Screen Display Icons and Functions On-Screen Display FunctionsOn-Screen Display Icons and Functions No Signal Message Monitor MessagesOut of Frequency Range Message Power Management Status for 9500/19 Series Monitors MV, S Using the Energy Saver ModeReference Guide Solving Common Problems TroubleshootingSelect the Speaker icon on Preparing to Call Technical Support Using the World Wide WebTechnical Specifications Compaq 5500/15 Series Monitor5500 CV, MV, S Technical Specifications 7500 CV, MV, S Compaq 7500/17 Series Monitor7550 FS Compaq 7550/17 Flat CRT MonitorTCO’99 Some models meet TCO’99 9500 MV, S Compaq 9500/19 Series Monitor9500 MV, S Cables Agency Regulatory NoticesFederal Communications Commission Notice ModificationsEPA Energy Star Compliance Power Cord Set RequirementsCanadian Notice European Union NoticeReference Guide TCO‘99 Requirements Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?Environmental Requirements Flame RetardantsCadmium Mercury CFCs FreonsLead

7550, 9500, 7500 specifications

The Compaq 7500, 9500, and 7550 are recognized as significant models in the evolution of computers during the late 1990s and early 2000s. These desktop systems exemplified Compaq's commitment to quality and performance in personal computing, catering to both business and home users.

The Compaq 7500 series was notable for its reliability and strong performance in a contemporary computing environment. Built with Intel Pentium II processors, the 7500 cornered the market on speed and efficiency, allowing users to handle demanding applications. It featured a sturdy chassis design, ensuring durability and longevity. The 7500 also supported advanced multimedia capabilities, with a sound card included as standard, which provided enhanced audio for gaming and media.

The Compaq 9500 series elevated performance to another level. Equipped with the Intel Pentium III processors, it was built for users who demanded high speed and superior graphics performance. The 9500 featured advanced graphics cards that allowed for superior resolution and rendering, appealing to multimedia enthusiasts and gamers alike. Furthermore, its large hard drive capacity along with substantial RAM options made it ideal for complex tasks and multitasking environments, ensuring that users could run multiple applications seamlessly.

The Compaq 7550 excelled in optimizing everything its predecessors offered, featuring an improved design and updated components. The introduction of the Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 7550 series provided a substantial leap in processing power, and with a variety of connectivity options, users could enhance their systems with additional peripherals. The 7550 also emphasized user-friendliness with a tool-less design, simplifying upgrades and maintenance.

All three models placed a strong emphasis on expandability, enabling users to customize their systems with additional drives, RAM, and cards, adapting to their specific needs. Additionally, Compaq prioritized energy efficiency in these models, making them more eco-friendly.

Overall, the Compaq 7500, 9500, and 7550 series showcased the brand’s focus on high-performance computing combined with user-centric design, making them pivotal in the evolution of personal computers during their time. Their legacy continues to influence modern computing, particularly in desktop design and functionality.
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