how do I set up syntax olevia 30" lcd tv as monitor with Compaq
Presario 2500 laptop?

Hello ,

Thank you for your question.

I downloaded the manual for this model display here:
http://64.168.125.230/support/SyntaxDownloads/download_manuals/LCDUsersManual.zip

As you will note, it comes with a VGA cable as standard in the box.
This will connect directly to the laptop. I double checked at this
page to be sure this model had a VGA output connector, and it does:
http://www.cybershop.net.au/pre_2500.htm

On page 12 of the manual I listed above, you find instructions for
connecting the VGA cable to your computer:

 VGA RGB signal connection

1. Connect the VGA RGB signal input terminal on
the display to the VGA output terminal of
equipment (such as Set top box, DVD player and
PC ) through D-sub 15 pin cable as illustrated.

2. Connect an audio cable with stereo mini jack,
which matches the audio output terminal on the
equipment.

Page 26 describes all of the video modes capable on this monitor and
your best bet will be 1024 x 768. Your video card on the Presario
should be very capable of driving the monitor at this resolution. Be
sure to select the external monitor from your display control panel on
the laptop. You will most likely not need any additional or third
party driver.

Now, if you do not have the cable, any reputable computer store can
supply a standard VGA D-SUB 15 for you at a reasonable price.


If you happen to need a driver for this laptop, Compaq provides them for you here:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?product=385154&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en

I could not find the manual online for this model, but you likely have
extensive help files on your laptop. You may need to use a function
key to switch the display from the internal panel to this external
monitor. It also might auto-sense the new monitor and an icon might
appear in the system tray that will allow you to select which display
to view by right or left clicking that icon. In any event, it should
be plug and play and require little setup or attention once connected
and selected.

If you have further questions, ask for clarification and be specific
about what might not be working for you. Remember to make these
connections with power off on both devices


Search Strategy:

syntax olevia 30 +manual OR instructions
Presario 2500 +manual OR "video setup"


If a link above should fail to work or anything require further
explanation or research, please do post a Request for Clarification
prior to rating the answer and closing the question and I will be
pleased to assist further.

Regards,

-=clouseau=-

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Request for Answer Clarification by tominoh-ga on 07 Aug 2004 18:22 PDT

I know about all of what you say. But there's more to it because
Windows XP doesn't have a native driver. If I plug in a standard lcd
monitor the laptop recognizes it and I can switch back and forth
easily, but the computer doesn't recognize it naturally.

See this link for a hint. http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.html?i=2099

The writer of the linked review refers to a program that is maybe part
of his video card software which creates a custion setting and I don't
know how to do that on mine. Like you I'm pretty sure my video card
can drive the Syntax lcd but it is not Plug n Play.

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Request for Answer Clarification by tominoh-ga on 07 Aug 2004 18:24 PDT

I know about all of what you say. But there's more to it because
Windows XP doesn't have a native driver. If I plug in a standard lcd
monitor the laptop recognizes it and I can switch back and forth
easily, but the computer doesn't recognize the Syntax TV naturally.

See this link for a hint. http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.html?i=2099

The writer of the linked review refers to a program that is maybe part
of his video card software which creates a custion setting and I don't
know how to do that on mine. Like you I'm pretty sure my video card
can drive the Syntax lcd but it is not Plug n Play.

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Clarification of Answer by clouseau-ga on 08 Aug 2004 10:30 PDT

Hi tominoh,

Well, obviously your question failed to mention any of the details
that will help you get an appropriate answer such as XP, drivers and
the details of what you already knew and what really needs to be
answered. That being said, I shall read your link tonight and see what
additional information I can find for you.

I do know that in most cases the native OS driver, though perhaps
missing some features, will drive an external monitor acceptably. LCD
montiors usually will work on a 60Hz refresh rate, so even that is not
a problem as it might be with a CRT.

Let me see what I can find and I shall post my findings this evening.

Regards,

-=clouseau=-

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Clarification of Answer by clouseau-ga on 08 Aug 2004 11:00 PDT

Hi tominoh,

I checked the drivers for your laptop for XP and there is a new
version driver as of 6/15/2004. Perhaps this will solve your problem?

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?product=385154&lang=en&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&os=228&softwareitem=hb-21505-1

"Release Date: 2004-06-14          Version: 8.003.3-040515a-016016C
 Description  
This contains the Windows 2000 and Windows XP driver and Control Panel
for ATI video controllers.

PURPOSE: Recommended

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows XP Home
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000
 
Fixes 
Fixes the following issues:

- Setup for GART was not installing correctly when using the Driver
Recovery CD (DRCD).
- Hot Key display switching did not remember the resolution.
- An external VGA monitor did work properly when connected via S-Video+VGA.
- AVI or MPEG files caused lockup after disabling the extended monitor.
- Display configuration was changed after system restart with external
monitor connected.
- Pressing Fn+F4 to switch display while a media file was playing
caused system busy error.
- Could not force TV on when TV was not automatically detected.
- Could not change display to CRT+TV by pressing Fn+F4 at first cycle.
- Could not use Fn+F4 to switch between TV and internal display.
- CRT was not detected after Suspend/Resume or use of lid switch. 
- Presario 2800 Series power management issue caused a blue screen error.
 
Enhancements 
- Adds support for 1280x768 resolution for HP Compaq Business Notebook
models nc8000 and nc6000

- The following REGISTRY keys were added for all ASICS (if not already there):

Control Panel - Overlay Page - Show New Overlay Tab
Control Panel - Troubleshoot button - Show Troubleshoot button

DAL - Mapping LCD and CRT on same Controller - Restrict Mapping

Dual TV-Output - Enable Dual TV-Output
NOTE: When Dual TV-Output is enabled, both S-Video and Composite are turned on.

Overlay Theater Mode - Supported, Initially off
Control Panel ? NoTheaterMode
NOTE: Removes "Theater Mode" radio button..."

Please see if this will do it for you. It seems to address several
external monitor problems.

If not, the program mentioned at Anandtech - PwerStrip - is available free here:

http://entechtaiwan.net/util/ps.shtm

The reportedly will solve your problem. Do let me know your results.

Regards,

-=clouseau=-

Problem solved. Thanks for your help. 

I'm embarrassed to tell you I found that I was not using the commands
on the tv properly and wasn't switching the source to VGA. Once I
found that it worked fine.
Tominoh

Glad you have it working! And thanks for the stars.

Regards,

-=clouseau=-