Gateway VX730 User's Manual
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1. 19 VX730 Specifications 24 20 une eau h LEVER aaa lee erde 20 VX930 Specifications uti naaa bare GE ad ans D 21 A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 23 www gateway com Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor color monitors with Unlimited colors m Smaller dot pitch for improved image clarity m Excellent contrast and legibility m Improved focus quality m Reduced power usage The on screen display OSD controls let you adjust a variety of image settings Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Setting upthe monitor Setting up the monitor consists of two procedures attaching the base and connectingthe monitor cables If you are setting up your computer for thefirst time seethe setup poster for more information about connecting additional peripheral devices To attach the base 1 Carefully set the monitor on its side with the bottom of the monitor facing you 2 Hold the base so the rounded end is pointing toward the back of the monitor then align thehookson the bottom of the base with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor Retaining latch 3 Slidethe base toward the front of the monitor so all hooks are securely in place The retaining latch clicks into place when the base is attached correctly 4 Carefully set the monitor upright and place it on a sturdy level surface m 2 www gateway com Setting up the monitor To connect the power2. and return it to 32 bit True Color if necessary To change the color depth 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Pand 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 E Display Gateway EV700 on Intelfr 82810E Graphics Controller Color quality J More High 24 bit v 800 by 600 pixels I wa m Troubleshoot Advanced OK Cancel www gateway com 11 Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list then click the color depth you want 5 To save your changes click OK then click Yes Help and For more information about adjusting display settings click Start then Support click Help and Support Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search box search then click the i arrow 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 objects on the monitor easier The higher the resolution the smaller individual components of the screen such as icons and menu bars appear Q To change the screen resolution 1 Click
3. and video cables 1 Position the monitor and your computer so you can easily get at the back panel of each Make sure that all power cables can reach a correctly grounded electrical outlet 2 Connect the video cable to the matching blue video port on the back of your computer BT TN AU 3 Tighten the screws on the video cable connectors to keep them from coming loose Tightening the screws also prevents radio and TV interference www gateway com 3 Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor 4 Connect the power cord that came with the monitor to the AC power connector at the back of the monitor To maintain FCC standards only use the cord that came with the monitor 5 Plug the other end of the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet 4 www gateway com Setting up the monitor Removing the base To remove the base 1 Turn off your computer then disconnect the monitor s power cable 2 Carefully set the monitor on its side with the bottom of the monitor facing you 3 Rotate the base so you can easily get to the retaining latch on the bottom of the monitor then press in the retaining latch 4 Whilepressingin the latch slidethe base toward the back of the monitor then remove the base www gateway com 5 Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Starting the monitor To start the monitor 1 Press and hold the power button for approximately one second The
4. power LED turns on and the monitor demagnetizes itself for about five seconds arrow button button Menu Right Power button arrow LED 6 www gateway com Starting the monitor Caution Do not store tapes or diskettes next to the monitor because the monitor generates a strong magnetic field during startup This field A can erase or damage data stored on magnetic tapes or diskettes 2 Turn on your computer 3 After your computer is running the power LED on the monitor should be green If not check the connections For more troubleshooting information see Troubleshooting on page 16 4 Adjust the controls to get the ideal image size and position for you For more information see Adjusting monitor settings on page 8 Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Adjusting monitor settings This monitor features an on screen display OSD that lets you adjust and save contrast brightness and other settings for the display image m Menu Press to view the OSD Press again to exit lt left Press to move between the OSD options After selecting an option use to adjust the setting p right Press to move between the OSD options After selecting an option use to adjust the setting m Select Press to select an OSD option The monitor saves any changes you make to the settings even if you turn off the monitor To adjust the monitor settings 1 Press the Menu button The OSD menu opens 2 Usethe lt and
5. using the Degauss feature in the OSD For instructions on how to degauss the monitor see Adjusting monitor settings on page 8 Image is not sized or centered correctly Use the size and position controls to adjust the image For instructions on how to change the monitor settings see Adjusting monitor settings on page 8 18 Troubleshooting Image cannot be adjusted full screen Some video modes used by the monitor produce images that cannot be adjusted all the way out to the bezel edge the edge where the screen glass and monitor casing meet This condition does not indicate that the monitor is defective 19 Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor VX730 specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation 20 CRT Maximum resolution Display colors Frequency range Power input Certifications Power management Environment 17 inches diagonal 16 0 inches viewable anti reflective anti glare 90 deflection 0 25 mm dot pitch 1280 x 1024 non interlaced Unlimited Horizontal 30 85 kHz Vertical 59 160 Hz AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 2A UL CSA cUL NOM EPA DHHS and FCC Class B Meets International ENERGY STAR requirements Active Off mode less than or equal to 8 W Operating temperature 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C Operating humidity 5 to 90 Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway specifications and may v
6. Gateway User Guide VX730 930 Monitor Contents 1 Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor 1 Setting up the MONITO 22 4 bec xh ponte tarte Day Aad ad nds ee dee es 2 Removing the base 2 5 Starting the monitor us be Suresnes ee a TR eke EOM ea en 6 Adjusting monitor settings 8 OSD OPIIONS kalt ha HE Mat ni Meter Watt ta 9 Software controls 11 Power management 4 444444 eue sueur 14 ENERGY STAR este estate Per ie ME TE 14 Energy declaration 2 vais hive Meng allure Pee MIN Maure 14 Maintenance en e re nr exa AE E Enea ue PES 15 Troubleshooting 22 32 22 Veg gat eal he IE aan era Perg rugis reb ga A mud 16 INo piet re id veru Rex le PEE REG e E e s 16 Picture ds scrambled aus zes are Es a 17 Display colors are wrong 17 Picture IS fUZZy uii eese aa deh eR FM Robe t eR nie Fa AEN EROR Ban XA 17 Picture bounces jitters or has waves 18 Picture has shadows or ghosts 18 Color is not uniform 18 Image is not sized or centered correctly 18 Image cannot be adjusted full screen
7. Start then click Control Panel The Control Pand window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 Double dick the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 12 Adjusting monitor settings 3 Click the Settings tab Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Display Gateway EV700 on Intel r 82810E Graphics Controller Screen resolution Color quality High 24 bit v Sms m OW Troubleshoot 4 Drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer 5 To save your changes click OK then click Yes Help and Support For more information about adjusting screen resolution click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the Search box Search 5 then click the arrow www gateway com 13 Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Power management ENERGY STAR 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 Energy declaration 14 When connected to a computer that supports the Display Power Management Signaling DPMS Protocol this monitor
8. ary with similarly marketed products VX930 specifications VX930 specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation CRT Maximum resolution Display colors Frequency range Power input Certifications Power management Environment 19 inches diagonal 18 0 inches viewable anti reflective anti glare 90 deflection 0 25 mm dot pitch 1600 x 1200 non interlaced Unlimited Horizontal 30 96 kHz Vertical 59 160 Hz AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 2A UL CSA cUL NOM EPA DHHS and FCC Class B Meets International ENERGY STAR requirements Active Off mode less than or equal to 4 W Operating temperature 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C Operating humidity 5 to 90 Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway specifications and may vary with similarly marketed products 21 Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor 22 www gateway com Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information m Safety information m Regulatory statements m Notices 23 Important safety information Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product itisimportant that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury o and da
9. as hazardous locations Such areas include patient care areas of medical and Q dental facilities oxygen laden environments or industrial facilities Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal CommunicationsCommission FCC Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with thelimitsfor 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 thereisno guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interferenceto radio and television reception which can be determined by turningthe equipment off and on theuser is encouraged to try to correct the interference by oneor moreof thefollowing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 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 requ
10. can conserve significant energy by reducing power consumption during periods of non use When your computer goesinto theenergy saving mode the monitor will then enter the Active Off mode different from total shut down In the Active Off mode the power LED will still show amber Use these conventions and the power can be reduced to the following levels State LED color Power consumption On Green VX730 80 W VX930 103 W 1600 x 1200 75 Hz window normal x 64 brightness 100cd m Sleep Orange Less than or equal to 4W Active Off Orange Less than or equal to 2W To wake the monitor when it is in Active Off mode move your mouse or press any keyboard key Access the power management optionsin theControl Panel to changethe period of time after which the monitor enters these low power states Maintenance Maintenance 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 Keep the monitor away from any equipment that generates a magnetic field Use a screen saver to avoid permanent phosphor discoloration For more information about screen savers see the documentation that came with your computer m Clean the monitor using a soft cloth lightly moistened with water Wipe the cabinet glass panel and controls Caution Do not use any type of abrasi
11. ciency when used with a computer equipped with a Display Power Management System ENERGY STAR 27 Notices Copyright 2004 Gateway Inc All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place Poway CA 92064 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 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 the Black and White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway Inc in the U S and other
12. countries SpotShop Spotshop com and Your Ware are trademarks of Gateway Inc Intel Intel Inside logo and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 28 MAN VX730 930 USR GDE R2 12 04 465 827103053555 8510
13. e or satellite receiver card make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and buildup 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 isto 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 itto dry for 24 hours Call Gateway Technical Support for advice on whether the monitor is safeto turn back on When the monitor isturned off a small amount of electrical current still flowsthrough the monitor To avoid electrical shock always unplug all power cables and modem cablesfrom the wall outlets before cleaningthe system Unplugthe system from the wall outlet and refer servicingto qualified personnel if The power cord or plugis 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 Warning To prevent electric shock never remove the cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service Q personnel Replacement parts and accessories Useonly replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway Warning Do not use Gateway products in areas classified
14. e picture is scrambled or does not look right you can reset the monitor to its default video mode and resolution settings To on gd A reset the monitor settings Restart your computer then press and hold F8 while your computer is starting up Select Safe Mode or Enable VGA Mode then press Enter Your computer restarts Click Start then click Control Panel If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens Click the Settings tab Drag the Screen Resolution slider to the size you prefer If you are not sure what resolution to use select 800 x 600 To save your changes click OK then click Yes If prompted restart your computer The mode you have chosen should allow you to use your computer or select a different resolution or number of colors select the maximum number possible If the settings selected are beyond the monitor s display capabilities the operating system restores the image back to the last saved settings in 15 20 seconds Display colors are wrong Restart your computer with the monitor turned on Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of your computer For more information about connecting the video cable see Setting up the monitor on page 2 Make sure that the video cable is not damaged Check the video port and the end of the video cable for any pins that mi
15. ght be bent or pushed in Picture is fuzzy Adjust the contrast and brightness controls to improve the display image For more information see Adjusting monitor settings on page 8 17 Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Picture bounces jitters or has waves Make sure that m Non shielded speakers are not placed too close to the monitor m The monitor is not positioned too close to another monitor power transformer or adapter electric fan fluorescent light metal shelf or laser printer If none of these suggestions solves the problem try plugging the monitor into another outlet preferably one on a different circuit Picture has shadows or ghosts m Remove any extension cables or switchboxes Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of your computer For more information about connecting the video cable see Setting up the monitor on page 2 Make sure that the video cable is not damaged m Check the video port and the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in Colorisnot uniform Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity Make sure that Non shielded speakers are not placed too close to the monitor m The monitor is not positioned too close to another monitor power transformer or adapter electric fan fluorescent light metal shelf or laser printer m You demagnetize the screen
16. ired to beused in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party Gateway Companies Inc 610 Gateway Drive North Sioux City SD 57049 605 232 2000 Fax 605 232 2023 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this deviceis 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 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the A product California Proposition 65 Warning Warning This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State D of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm 26 Canada Industry Canada IC Unintentional emitter per ICES 003 Thisdigital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in theradio 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 EPA ENERGY STAR Asan ENERGY STAR Partner Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelinesfor energy effi
17. mage to your Gateway system Setting up your system 24 Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system Retain all safety and operating instructionsfor future use Do not usethis product near water or a heat source such as a radiator Set up the system on astable 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 isset at thefactory to the correct voltage Openingsin the monitor caseare provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings M ake 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 objectsof any kind into the monitor ventilation openings Some products are equipped with a three wire power cord to make surethat the product is properly grounded when in use The plug on this cord will only fit into a grounding type outlet Thisis a safety feature If you are unableto insert the pluginto 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 doesnot exceed the extension cord ampere rating If your system isfitted with a TV Tuner cabl
18. o minimize the horizontal line pattern which results from interference Al N Vertical Moire V Moire Blurs the focus to minimize the vertical line pattern which results from interference 4 Horizontal Convergence VX930 only Aligns the monitor s color signals to eliminate ghosted images Color Adjusts color balance Recall Resets the monitor settings to the factory default settings Language Changes the display language for the OSD control system OSD Time Adjusts the on screen display time out Degauss Demagnetizes the screen Information Displays the frequency and resolution in which the monitor is currently operating Sd B o 2 e E Exit VX730 only Closes the OSD menu OR Press the Menu button on both models to exit the OSD rm 2s Adjusting monitor settings Software controls Adjusting the color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change Adjusting the color depth Color depth is the number of colors the 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 avideo intensive program check the color depth setting
19. p buttons to highlight a menu option 3 Press the Select button to select the highlighted menu option then use the lt and buttons to adjust it 4 Press the Select button to return to the Main menu 5 When you have finished making all adjustments press the Menu button to exit the OSD OSD options Main menu Do Ja RB Et Adjusting monitor settings Option Contrast Increases or decreases display image contrast Brightness Increases or decreases display image brightness Horizontal Position H Position Moves the display image to the left or right side of the screen Horizontal Size H Size Increases or decreases the width of the display image Vertical Position V Position Moves the display image to the top or bottom of the screen Vertical Size V Size Increases or decreases the height of the display image Tilt Rotates the display image Pincushion Curves the sides of the display image inward or outward Pin Balance Curves the display image to the left or right Parallelogram Slants the display image to the left or right Trapezoid Increases or decreases the trapezoid distortion of the display image Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Mainmenu Option Top corner Curves the sides of the top of the display image inward or outward Bottom corner Curves the sides of the bottom of the display image inward or outward m Horizontal Moire H Moire Blurs the focus t
20. ve pad or glass cleaner You will permanently scratch the glass panel 15 Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Troubleshooting If you have problems with the monitor the information in this troubleshooting section may help you solve them Important Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for about 30 minutes m before making any judgments about the picture quality No picture m Make sure that the monitor is turned on M ake 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 Setting up the monitor on page 2 m Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of your computer For more information about connectingthevideo cable see Setting up themonitor on page 2 m f the power LED is amber or blinking amber m Make sure that your computer is turned on m Movethe mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of Active Off mode m Restart your computer with the monitor turned on m Make sure that the video cable is not damaged m Check the video port and the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in m Turn off the monitor and unplug the video cable from the back of your computer 16 Turn the monitor back on and wait for ten seconds If the monitor is functioning correctly a self diagnostic screen appears Troubleshooting Picture is scrambled If th
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