Preference Audio FPD1975W User's Manual
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1. EzTune automatically switches the display to the appropriate mode landscape or portrait when you rotate the screen This feature works only with VGA or DVI input the OSD does not rotate into portrait mode 19 Windows controls While using portrait mode m Full screen video may display incorrectly or be slow m Video games or other full screen applications may not be fully compatible m Some programs are not able to recognize and adapt to your monitor s portrait mode If you experience problems with a program while using portrait mode switch to landscape mode and restart the program Video modes Your monitor supports several video modes If you do not use the best mode for the monitor the display image may look slightly fuzzy 20 Mode Mode name and Horizontal Vertical Available in resolution frequency kHz frequency Hz DVI mode 1 VGA 640 x 350 31 469 70 087 No 2 VGA 640 x 480 31 469 59 941 Yes 3 VESA 640 x 480 37 861 72 810 Yes 4 VESA 640 x 480 37 500 75 000 Yes 5 VGA 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 No 6 VESA 800 x 600 35 156 56 250 Yes 7 VESA 800 x 600 37 879 60 317 Yes 8 VESA 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 Yes 9 VESA 800 x 600 46 875 75 000 Yes 10 VESA 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 Yes 11 VESA 1024 x 768 56 476 70 069 Yes 12 VESA 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 Yes 13 VESA 1280 x 1024 63 980 60 020 Yes 14 VESA 1280 x 1024 79 976 75 025 Yes 15 VESA 1440 x 900 55 935 59 887 Yes 16 VESA 1440 x 900 70 635 74 984 No Power management2. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Industry Canada IC Unintentional emitter per ICES 003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada Notices 2006 Gateway Inc All rights reserved Gateway Inc 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form without prior consent in writing from Gateway The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However changes are made periodically These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions Gateway may improve and or change products described in this publication at any time Due to continuing system improvements Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information
3. USER GUE Sy Gateway FPD1975W 19 inch Widescreen LCD Monitor p Gateway Contents Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor cccccccccccccccccccccccccveel Connecting the monitor cece eee eee eee eee e ence eee eeeees 2 Setting up the optional stand ccc ccc cece cece cece eeeeees 4 Attaching the USB stand cece eee eee eee e eens 4 Adjusting monitor height tension cece eee cece eees 8 Adjusting monitor tilt tension eee eee eee eees 9 Connecting the USB hub ccc cece cece e eee eees 10 Setting up the optional speaker bar ccc ccc ccc cece eee eens 11 Installing the speaker bar ccc ccc cece cece cette teen eeeeees 11 Starting THEMONILOK 5 4505 0604 vee Aucuparia EEUN E ues 12 Adjusting Monitor settings ccc cece cece cece eee e eee e cece ee eeees 13 MONTO DUTON jouasoacqeauacwmenentessasadmes sane A E S1gnsosan 13 On screen display options ccc cece cece ence eee eee eee eeee 14 VWWINGOWe COMMONS sc5500n0ncdeetosenvser scene dasneleeasveasouense ais 16 EZ UING SOWIE 44a crecwancasunateusnaeseersa sheer ensoensayonereseas 19 Video modes 2 2220steuweadeusue mane dvoneslhbsSFadwdonndiaa sign dadakas 20 Power MANAGEMENT ec cc ccc e eee e eee e eee nerna 21 ENERGY STAR ocaccoend saneeoanes edness cacoaueeehaneyeeguwes ca AETS 21 EMerOYy CleClalallOll x23 o 0eanuskeancmiwaagtotreeernanteenerrers eannean 21
4. MATAIO sei c ac cue ces eceseancsedcaegeneaebeuncees se eeenereseee sees 22 TOUDI NOONG sochosonccecusumiv esI an eauehanessseuwaaces 22 NOTOW ae ec cccasueeuewsss ees scauedeauses us eesetucuautuseeeres 22 Display colors are Wrong cc ccc cece eee eee e eee eeeeeeeees 22 Color IS MOCUMINOUM 2s etnscccwsen sane nsadsy nese hes Gadwow EREE 22 INGOTS orate ode ninin EAA gerd waius bdanna e ganceee asanno stan 23 Picture has shadows or ghosts ccc cece cece eeeees 23 Image is not sized or centered correctly ccc cece cece eens 23 The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright 24 Speaker bar does not work ccc cece cc cee cece eee eeeeees 24 SOCCHICALIONS serrit irere Err esecse onus EE 25 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information cccccccccccccccccceces 27 RECY CHING eara E eee ee ea E EE E RE E NE 29 EPA ENERGY SLAR girarsi erara E E E 29 Contents www gateway com Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor e Connecting the monitor e Setting up the optional stand e Setting up the optional speaker bar e Starting the monitor e Adjusting monitor settings e Windows controls Power management e Maintaining e Troubleshooting e Specifications Connecting the monitor www gateway com Connecting the monitor S To connect the monitor 1 Place the monitor base on a table top then slide the monitor neck down onto the base until it clicks into place You may nee
5. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator Set up the system on a stable work surface The product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the rating label If your product has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area The voltage selector switch is set at the factory to the correct voltage Openings in the monitor case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area Never insert objects of any kind into the monitor ventilation openings Some products are equipped with a three wire power cord to make sure that the product is properly grounded when in use The plug on this cord will only fit into a grounding type outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet If you use an extension cord with this system make sure that the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating If your system is fitted with a TV Tuner cable or satellite receiver card make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and build
6. product you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product s user guide and we will be glad to help you with your effort Finally we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy saving features of this product where applicable recycling the inner and outer packaging including shipping containers this product was delivered in and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly With your help we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of end of life products and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly As an ENERGY STAR Partner Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a computer equipped with a Display Power Management System 29 Regulatory compliance statements www gateway com Regulatory compliance statements United States of America A Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product California Proposition 65 Warning This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproduct
7. ENERGY STAR Energy declaration As an ENERGY STAR Partner Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency This monitor complies with the EPA s International ENERGY STAR Program which is a program designed to encourage manufacturers of computer equipment to build circuitry into their products to reduce energy consumption during time of non use When connected to a computer that supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling DPMS Protocol the monitor can conserve significant energy by reducing power consumption during periods of non use When your computer goes into the energy saving mode the monitor enters the Active Off mode sleep In the Active Off mode the Power LED turns orange Use these conventions and the power can be reduced to the following levels VESA state LED indicator Power consumption On Blue lt 38 W Active Off Orange lt 2W To wake the monitor when it is in Active Off mode move the mouse or press any keyboard key Access the power management options in the Control Panel to change the period of time after which the monitor enters these low power states 21 Maintaining Maintaining To keep the monitor in optimal working order Do not block the ventilation holes Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water Keep the monitor away from radiators or heat vents Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight Caution To clean the mo
8. adjustable to accommodate each user s height and preference Screen tilt The screen should be tilted so your line of sight is perpendicular to the screen This angle creates the most consistent viewing distance when scanning from the top of the screen to the bottom You may need to adjust lighting to avoid screen glare when the screen is tilted upward 9 Setting up the optional stand www gateway com Screen distance from user The screen should first be placed at arm s length from the user then adjusted back and forth to suit individual preference Connecting the USB hub The optional USB stand has a built in 4 port USB 2 0 hub To use these USB connectors you need to connect the hub to power and to your computer To connect your USB stand s built in USB hub 1 Plug the included USB cable into the USB In port on the back of your USB stand and into a USB 2 0 port on your computer If you connect the stand to a USB 1 1 port on your computer the stand s USB hub operates in USB 1 1 mode USB In port Power connector USB 2 0 ports 2 To provide full power to your stand s USB ports connect the AC power adapter to the power connector on the back of your USB stand and into an AC power outlet 10 www gateway com Setting up the optional speaker bar Setting up the optional speaker bar Power Volume control Kensington lock slot Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Bass
9. complete turns You may need to turn the screw several times before the tension is correct for your size of monitor www gateway com Setting up the optional stand 4 Adjust the height tension screw so the raising and lowering forces are equal After the forces are equalized turn the tension screw clockwise two to four turns to slightly decrease the lifting tension 5 For optimum viewing adjust the height so the top of the monitor is about 1 inch 2 54 cm below eye level Adjusting monitor tilt tension To adjust your monitor s tilt tension m Adjust the tilt tension screw on the top of the stand so the monitor stays in place when you let go If the monitor changes its tilt angle when you let go turn the screw clockwise one complete turn to increase the tension Tilt tension screw Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is based upon the following guildelines These guidelines are based on available scientific literature and published Standards Screen height The recommended screen height for displays except in special circumstances such as for bifocal use is that the top of the display should be set at or slightly below about 1 inch or 25 mm your eye level while you are sitting in a comfortable working posture This guideline places the center of the screen at an ideal 15 to 20 viewing angle for most desktop displays If the display has multiple users the screen height should be easily
10. mounting bracket lever to the left and hold it then remove the bracket from the stand 11 Attach the bracket to the LCD panel using the four screws you removed previously Screws Screws www gateway com Setting up the optional stand 12 Slide the neck s bracket slot onto the bracket s mounting tab 13 Press the bracket lever to the right and hold it then lower the neck into place and release the lever a a f ee fey At On Setting up the optional stand www gateway com Adjusting monitor height tension The stand is factory adjusted to maintain the height for your monitor However if it does not stay in place when you let go you need to change the stand s height tension You also need to adjust the stand if the amounts of force required to raise and lower the monitor are not equal To adjust your monitor s height tension 1 Press the screwdriver access hole cap from below the base to remove it from the base Screwdriver access cap 2 Insert a Phillips screwdriver through the access hole in the base and onto the height tension screw on the back of the stand in the slot above the USB In port Height tension screw 3 Adjust the height tension screw so the monitor stays in place when you let go If the monitor lowers by itself when you let go turn the screw clockwise several complete turns If the monitor rises when you let go turn the screw counter clockwise several
11. or federal laws EPA ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources Gateway provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your end of life product stream residential garbage collection The Crossed Out Waste Bin label affixed to this product is your reminder to dispose Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment commonly known as WEEE should never be disposed of in the municipal waste of your end of life product properly w Substances such as glass plastics and certain chemical compounds are highly recoverable recyclable and reusable Youcan mmmmmmmu do your part for the environment by following these simple steps When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you take it back to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling In some cases your end of life product may be traded in for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment Call Gateway to see if this program is available in your area fyou need further assistance in recycling reusing or trading in your end of life
12. port Bass port Installing the speaker bar To install the speaker bar l Tips amp Tricks 1 Tilt the screen back then center the speaker bar below the screen Make When using the speaker bar with a DVI sure that the speakers face forward connection we recommend that you use the right angle DVI cable so the speaker ais e seer a 2 Tighten the two thumbscrews on the back of the speaker bar 3 Connect the speaker bar s USB power cord to any available USB port on your computer 4 Connect the speaker bar s headphone green and microphone pink cables to your computer s headphone and microphone jacks 5 If itis not already on turn on your computer 11 Starting the monitor www gateway com 6 Turn on the speaker bar by rotating the power volume knob clockwise Starting the monitor P To start the monitor VA Important 1 Press the power button on the front of monitor The power LED on the The appearance of your monitor may power button turns on vary from that shown 2 Turn on your computer After your computer is running the power LED on the monitor s power button should be blue Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to appear If the power LED is not blue or you do not see a display image check the connections For more troubleshooting information see Troubleshooting on page 22 3 Adjust the tilt of the monitor for the best viewing angle 12 www gateway com VA Importa
13. the optional stand Attaching the USB stand In the United States you can buy an adjustable USB stand from www gateway com The stand can be adjusted for height tilt and screen rotation When connected to your computer s USB port you can connect up to four USB devices to the USB 2 0 ports on the stand Toattach the adjustable stand 1 Make sure that the monitor is turned off 2 Place the monitor face down on a soft non marring surface A non slip mat on a tabletop is ideal Let the monitor base hang down over the edge of the table 3 Press the two release buttons on the back of the monitor s original neck then slide the monitor base out of the neck Release Button Release Button 4 Remove the screw from the neck hinge then remove the neck from the LCD panel Do not discard the screw www gateway com Setting up the optional stand 5 Place the hinge cover over the hinge The hinge cover came with your optional stand 6 Attach the hinge cover using the screw you removed from the original neck hinge 7 Remove the four small screws from the back of the LCD panel Do not discard the four screws Screw O Gateway Screw Screw 8 Slide the adjustable stand s neck onto the base Setting up the optional stand www gateway com 9 Tighten the thumbscrew with your fingers or a flat screwdriver under the base to secure the neck into place Thumbscrew 10 With the stand facing you press the
14. D not included Normal operation lt 38 W Off power save lt 2 W 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Energy Star UL cUL FCC Class B NOM CE VCCI and TCO 99 where applicable VESA 4 x 3 937 inches 4 x 100 mm 17 52 X 15 36 x 7 04 inches 44 50 x 39 01 x 17 88 cm with basic stand 25 Specifications www gateway com 26 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information e Important safety information e Environmental information e Regulatory compliance statements e Notices 27 Important safety information www gateway com Important safety information Q Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway product Q Warning To prevent electric shock never remove the cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Q Warning Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities oxygen laden environments or industrial facilities 28 Your Gateway product is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed Setting up your system Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system
15. bjects on the monitor easier The higher the resolution the smaller individual components of the screen such as icons and menu bars appear To change the screen resolution 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Settings tab Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Display Gateway flat panel monitor Color quality Highest 32 bit 1440x900 El E E Troubleshoot Advanced lt ETE 4 Drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer The optimum resolution for your display is 1440 x 900 5 Click OK then click Yes to save your changes Clarifying screen fonts You can change the display fonts to ClearType for smoother screen fonts To change the display fonts to ClearType 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 17 Windows controls 18 www gateway com 3 Click the Appearance tab Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Inactive Window f alx Active Window Message Box fx Windows and buttons Wi
16. clears or sharpens the displayed characters Color Customizes the color levels Language Changes the language of the OSD LED Brightness Changes the brightness of the Standby and Power LED to Day Mode or Nite Mode Resolution Reminder If the computer display input is not set to 1440 x 900 displays a reminder that you should change your computer s settings to use the optimum 1440 x 900 resolution If you prefer using your monitor at a resolution less than that use this option to turn off the Resolution Reminder For information on changing your computer s display resolution see Windows controls on page 16 Information Displays current screen resolution 15 Windows controls www gateway com Windows controls Color depth screen resolution and screen fonts are three of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change Adjusting the color depth Color depth is the number of colors your video card uses Most images look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available Windows lets you choose from several color depth settings for the monitor We recommend that you use the 32 bit True Color setting or the highest setting available at all times If the color in your images seems false or jumpy especially after you have played a game or run a video intensive program check the color depth setting and return it to 32 bit True Color if necessary To change the color depth D He
17. d to press the two buttons on the base to let the monitor slide on smoothly 2 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each 3 Connect the power cord to the power connector under the back of the display www gateway com Connecting the monitor 4 Connect the blue right angle VGA video cable to the blue video connector under the back of the display Although a standard VGA cable is acceptable we recommend using the right angle cable available in the U S at www gateway com especially for use with the optional speaker bar The right angle cable s thumbscrews are easier to tighten and the cord does not get in the way of the speaker bar OR If your computer has a digital video connector DVI connect a white DVI video cable available in the U S at www gateway com to the white connector under the back of the display Although a standard DVI cable is acceptable we recommend using the right angle cable available in the U S at www gateway com especially for use with the optional speaker bar The right angle cable s thumbscrews are easier to tighten and the cord does not get in the way of the speaker bar Make sure that your computer is turned off then connect the other end of the video cable to the matching video port on the back of your computer 6 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet Setting up the optional stand www gateway com Setting up
18. e Picture menu where you can adjust brightness contrast and gamma Geometry Opens the Geometry menu where you can adjust image size and minimize distortions Advanced Opens the Advanced menu where you can adjust color balance change the OSD language and display information about current monitor settings Reset Resets the monitor to its factory settings OSD Menu Picture menu Brightness Contrast Gamma a Geometry menu H Position V Position Clock Phase Le Advanced menu Color Language LED Brightness Resolution Reminder Information Description Brightness Adjusts the amount of light in the darkest portion of the picture Use the lowest brightness setting you are comfortable with to maximize the life of the monitor backlights You may need to readjust brightness after the monitor warms up Contrast Adjusts the level of white between the lightest and darkest portions of an image Gamma cCustomizes the gamma level High gamma levels increase white levels and low gamma levels increase contrast H Position Moves the display image left and right You can also press the Auto button to configure the vertical and horizontal position automatically V Position Moves the display image up and down Clock Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background The horizontal screen size will also change Phase Minimizes any horizontal distortion and
19. e when power is connected and the speakers are turned on checked all the connections and the speaker volume control ison but still do not get any sound m Your headphone speaker jack may have been muted using Windows sound controls To check your headphone speaker mute settings click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar or click Start Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices the Volume tab then click Advanced For optimum volume control using the speaker bar we recommend that you set the Windows volume mid way between the lowest and highest setting want to plug in my headphones but there is a headphone jack on both sides of the speaker bar Which should I use m You can use either jack or both jacks at the same time The sound coming from the speakers sounds distorted m Turn down the volume until the distortion disappears m Check the audio output volume of the sound device the speaker bar is connected to If the audio device s output volume is set too high the speaker bar s sound may always be distorted To adjust the audio device s output volume see the device s user guide To adjust the volume in Windows XP click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar or click Start Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices the Volume tab then click Advanced For optimum volume control using the speaker bar we recommend that you set the Windows volume mid way between the lowest and highest setting plugged my microphone
20. into the speaker bar s microphone jack but my computer cannot record any sound m Make sure that the speaker bar s pink microphone plug is connected to the microphone jack on your computer m Your microphone jack may have been muted using Windows sound controls To check your microphone s mute settings click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar or click Start Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices the Volume tab then click Advanced www gateway com Specifications Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products Panel size Panel type Pixel resolution Pixel pitch Aspect ratio Brightness and contrast ratio Viewing angles Response time Lamp type life Colors OSD languages Connections and inputs Cables Power consumption Power input Power management Certifications Wall mount bracket Dimensions 19 inches diagonal 19 inch viewable TFT with anti glare coating 1440 x 900 native 0 0112 x 0 0112 inches 0 2835 mm x 0 2835 mm 16 10 300 cd m 700 1 150 horizontal 135 vertical 8 ms 50 000 hours 16 2 million English French Spanish Italian Japanese Analog VGA 15 pin mini d sub VGA Digital DVI D 24 pin DVD D with HDCP AC power 15 pin mini d sub analog VGA included 24 pin DVI
21. ive harm Canada 30 Federal Communications Commission FCC Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Compliance Accessories The accessories associated with this equipment are shielded video cable These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party Gateway Inc 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine CA 92618 USA
22. lp amp Support 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If For more information about aajusting your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes monitor settings click Start then click Help and S t Type the ph a dangng display ing in he 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box Search box then click the arrow opens 3 Click the Settings tab Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Display Gateway flat panel monitor Screen resolution Color quality J More Highest 32 bit v 1440x900 ink kt Troubleshoot Advanced ETE ETE 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list then click the color depth you want 5 Click OK then click Yes to save your changes 16 X AINAT ANA AFALAIALIS CAA AIVAIVA HATQAN AIAV COM VV VV VV g a L ewd V C C II O Help amp Support For more information about adjusting screen resolution click Start then click Help and Support Type the phrase changing screen resolution in the Search box then click the arrow lAgse J j d N Linntiniarc CHNttrH Ic MIN i f A K V i DIC V VINGOWS COnNtroOIS Adjusting the screen resolution You can change the screen resolution to a size you prefer For example you can increase the resolution to fit more icons on your desktop or you can decrease the resolution to make reading and identifying o
23. more information about connecting the video cable see Connecting the monitor on page 2 m Make sure that the video cable is not damaged m Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in Image is not sized or centered correctly m Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings m Use the position controls to adjust the image For instructions on how to adjust the display image position see Adjusting monitor settings on page 13 23 Troubleshooting The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright Speaker bar does not work 24 m This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active matrix LCD screens Gateway s inspection standards keep these to a minimum If you feel these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected l installed the speaker bar but no sound is coming out of the speakers m Make sure that the speaker bar power cord is plugged into a USB port on the back of your computer m Make sure that the volume control knob on the front of the speaker bar is turned on Turn the knob clockwise to turn on the speakers and increase the volume Turn the knob counter clockwise to decrease the volume and turn off the speakers The speaker bar s power indicator lights blu
24. ndows xP style v Color scheme Default blue Font size Normal v 4 Click the Effects button The Effects dialog box opens 5 Click to select the Use the following method to smooth the edges of screen type check box 6 Click the arrow to open the list then click ClearType 7 Click OK then click OK again Q www gateway com EzTune software Windows controls When installed onto your computer EzTune software lets you control many of the monitor settings from your computer With EzTune you can m Change the orientation of the image landscape to portrait by just rotating the screen requires the optional height adjustable stand available in the U S at www gateway com m Change brightness contrast and color balance m Change screen geometry m Set the display position and resolution For more information see the program s CD or the installed program s online help P Gateway amp vizar Options Fila Plug ins Brightness Your displays timing needs fo be synchronized with the video signal Lis i Use the Pattern button to bring up the adjustment image Contrasi 2 Choose Auto Setup Phase ay 7 3 ithe vertical bands are still visible you ll need to adjust the Pitch ISAI Resolution Pitch Try to make the vertical bands Phase Adjust to the brightest seting disappear fo minimize movement on the screen Position Pathan RGE ind White Point on Auto Getup
25. ness OSD active Press to move up through menus and adjust OSD options OSD inactive Press to open the Brightness menu Theme OSD active Press to move down through menus and adjust OSD options OSD inactive Press to cycle through the several preset color video modes Using the Theme button you can select between settings optimized for watching DVDs gaming general use and Web browsing Menu Press to open or close the OSD 13 Adjusting monitor settings On screen display options Say Tips amp Tricks While the OSD is active on screen labels appear next to the buttons to help you identify them OSD Menu Main menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset 14 Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings 1 Press the Auto button The display image is automatically adjusted to the ideal settings for your current screen resolution 2 Press the Menu button The OSD menu opens 3 Press the 3 up and Theme down buttons to highlight a setting then press the Auto button to open the selected menu or setting 4 Press the 3 up and Theme down buttons to adjust the setting to the desired level or change the option 5 Press the Input button to return to a previous menu 6 When you have finished making all adjustments press the Menu button at the Main Menu to exit OSD menus Description Auto Automatically adjusts your monitor to its optimum settings Picture Opens th
26. nitor use a soft cloth slightly moistened with water only Do not use any type of abrasive pad or Wipe the cabinet screen and controls glass cleaner You will permanently scratch the screen Troubleshooting VA Important If you have problems with the monitor the information in this troubleshooting Make sure that the monitor has warmed section may help you solve them up for approximately 30 minutes before making any judgments about the picture quality No power Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the monitor and the wall outlet For more information about connecting the power cord see Connecting the monitor on page 2 Display colors are wrong m Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings m Restart your computer with the monitor turned on m Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and your computer For more information about connecting the video cable see Connecting the monitor on page 2 m Make sure that the video cable is not damaged m Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in Color is not uniform m Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings m Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity or brightness 22 No picture Pres
27. nt When adjusting the monitor settings always press the Auto button before entering the OSD This will automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution Adjusting monitor settings 4 After you see the Windows desktop press the Auto button on the right 5 side of the monitor to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings Use the on screen display OSD to adjust other monitor settings For more information see Adjusting monitor settings on page 13 Q Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls located on the monitor itself and computer controls accessible through Windows to adjust the display image For more information about computer controls see Windows controls on page 16 Monitor buttons Hj Important The appearance of your monitor may vary from that shown This monitor features an on screen display OSD that lets you adjust contrast brightness and other settings for the monitor The monitor saves changes you make to the settings even if you turn off the monitor Input button Auto button Brightness button Theme button Menu button Input OSD active Press to move to the previous menu OSD inactive Press to select the video source Auto OSD active Press to open a menu or setting OSD inactive Press to automatically optimize the monitor s image position clock and phase 34 bright
28. s the Input button to make sure that you have selected the correct video source Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the monitor and the wall outlet For more information about connecting the power cord see Connecting the monitor on page 2 Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and computer For more information about connecting the video cable see Connecting the monitor on page 2 m Make sure that the monitor is turned on m If the power LED is orange m Make sure that your computer is turned on Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of sleep mode m Restart your computer with the monitor turned on m Make sure that the video cable is not damaged m Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in Turn off the monitor and unplug the video cable from the back of your computer Turn the monitor back on and wait for ten seconds If the monitor is functioning correctly a No Signal message appears For more information about connecting the video cable see Connecting the monitor on page 2 Picture has shadows or ghosts Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings m Remove any extension cables or switchboxes m Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and your computer For
29. up of static charges Care during use Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it Do not spill anything on the system The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your system Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water If the monitor does get exposed to moisture unplug it and allow it to dry for 24 hours Call Gateway Customer Care for advice on whether the monitor is safe to turn back on When the monitor is turned off a small amount of electrical current still flows through the monitor To avoid electrical shock always unplug all power cables and modem cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the system Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged The system performance changes Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway VANANAL ASD ain N WWW datle IIA CANA Y COTT I oS Lal aL i PR ENVILAN DAO ONTLAI I INnrTrnVvry ITIAND y ZI ry J i f If Vy i fT CIIVITOTITICTICOI MIOT d UOTI Environmental information Recycling D Mercury Warning Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state
30. which may appear in this manual For the latest product updates consult the Gateway Web site at www gateway com In no event will Gateway be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obligation Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway Inc in the United States and other countries All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 31 Notices www gateway com 32 MAN FPD1975W USR GDE RO 3 06 8 Ul 08466 8511446
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