Compaq Announces New S500 Monitor PRODUCT: Compaq S500 Monitor DATE: May 1999 SUBJECT: New Compaq S500 Monitor INTRODUCTION Compaq Computer Corporation is pleased to announce the Compaq S500 Monitor. This monitor is the most affordable 15-inch display (13.8-inch viewable image size) offered by Compaq. The S500 provides good front-of-screen performance. Mainstream users can manipulate their displays to preferred setting by the digital user controls. Ten user programmable modes allow customized screen configurations, which can be saved and recalled automatically. Eight graphics preset modes allow the most popular resolution settings. Additionally, it is supported by a Compaq One-Year Limited Warranty. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS The S500 monitor features include the following: o 15-inch display with a 13.8-inch diagonal viewable image area o Color multiple scan with Invar Shadow Mask o Dot pitch (diagonal) of 0.28 mm o Support for resolutions up to 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz and 800 x 600 at 85 Hz refresh rate o On-screen controls to adjust display horizontal/vertical size and position, trapezoid, pincushion, and color temperature o Plug and Play capability to aid in setup and configuration with Windows 95 and Windows 98 o Automatic scanning of all horizontal frequencies between 30 kHz to 54 kHz and vertical frequencies between 50 Hz and 120 Hz o Support for VGA and resolutions up to 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz o Energy Saver feature, resulting in a power savings of greater than 90 percent o Macintosh-compatible timing with optional connector SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 presents the specifications for the S500 monitor. Table 1. S500 Monitor Specifications =========================================================================== Description Compaq S500 Monitor =========================================================================== Monitor Type Color, multiple scan, Invar Shadow Mask --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Picture Tube (Diagonal) 15-inch (37.5 cm) Flat Square --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Viewable Image Area (Diagonal) 13.8 inches (34.7 cm) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weight (Unpacked) 28.6 pounds (13 kg) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Size Dimensions without Speakers 13.35 inches x 15.51 inches x 14.49 (H x D x W) inches (33.9 cm x 36.8 cm x 36.8 cm) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dot Pitch (diagonal) 0.28 mm --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Graphic Preset Modes: (All Noninterlaced) 1024 x 768 60 Hz 832 x 624 (Macintosh-compatible 74.5 Hz mode) 800 x 600 75 and 85 Hz 720 x 400 (Text mode) 70 Hz 640 x 480 60 and 75 Hz --------------------------------------------------------------------------- User Programmable Modes 10 Modes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pixel Clock Speed 60 MHz --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 54 kHz --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vertical Frequency 50 Hz to 120 Hz --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Humidity (Non-condensing): Operating 10% to 80% --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating Temperature 0oC to 40oC --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Signal Cable 15-pin VGA, D-sub type connector --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Input Impedance 75 ohms +/- 5% --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Power Supply/ALS 100 to 240 VAC Universal/Auto-Sensing 50/60 Hz --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximum Power Rating 73 Watts --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sync Input TTL separate sync --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anti-Glare/Anti-Static Yes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Star Compliant Yes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contrast, Brightness, Sizing, and Yes Positioning Controls --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Advanced Controls (digital) Pincushion (barrel), Trapezoid, Color Temperature, Individual Color Control, Degauss, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Factory Reset Yes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Plug and Play Yes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warranty One-Year Limited Warranty. Upgrades available through local Compaq Service organization. =========================================================================== DISPLAY MODES Standard factory-preset display modes for the S500 monitor are listed in Table 2. Table 2. Factory Preset Display Modes =========================================================================== - Scan Frequency and Polarity - Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Mode Pixel Format Rate (kHz) Rate (Hz) =========================================================================== 1 1024 x 768 48.36 - 60.00 - 2 (Macintosh 832 x 624 49.72 - 74.55 - compatible) 3 800 x 600 53.67 + 85.06 + 4 800 x 600 46.88 + 75.00 + 5 720 x 400 31.47 - 70.08 + 6 640 x 480 37.50 - 75.00 - 7 640 x 480 43.27 - 85.01 - 8 640 x 480 31.47 - 59.94 - =========================================================================== WARRANTY The Compaq One-Year Limited Warranty program supports the S500. Warranty coverage is for parts, labor, and on-site repair. Warranty upgrades and extensions are available. In the United States, the S500 Monitor is also eligible for the "48-Hour Direct Replacement Program."