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Gateway HD2401 Computer Monitor User Manual

1. Safety Regulatory and Legal Notices Important safety information 24 Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway product 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 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 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
2. 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 for the currently displayed input 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 Customizes the gamma level High gamma levels increase white levels and low gamma levels increase contrast VGA input only Saturation Adjusts the intensity of a hue High saturation results in very bright vivid colors Low saturation results in grayish colors HDMI DVI input only Tint Hue Adjusts the color spectrum of the display HDMI DVI input only PIP Display Toggles the display of the PIP window Source Sets the source of the video used in the PIP window Position Sets the position of the PIP window on the main screen Size Sets the size of the PIP window Transparency Sets the transparency of the PIP window The PIP window can be from almost transparent to completely opaque When the PIP window is transparent you are able to see through the PIP video depay to your Windows desktop which makes it easier to access your computer programs
3. With stand and optional speaker bar 19 84 Ibs 9 0 kg Stand at lowest position 22 48 x 17 36 x 9 92 inches 571 x 441 x 252 mm Stand at highest position 22 48 x 22 48 x 9 92 inches 571 x 571 x 252 mm 21 Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Temperature Operating 41 95 F 5 35 C Storage 4 140 F 20 60 C Humidity Operating 45 85 non condensing Storage 5 90 non condensing Altitude Operating 12 000 feet 3 658 m Storage 40 000 feet 12 192 m Security Kensington lock slot 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 Mode Resolution Horizontal Vertical Available in DVI frequency kHz frequency Hz mode 1 720 x 400 31 469 70 N 2 640 x 480 31 469 60 Y 3 640 x 480 37 9 72 N 4 640 x 480 375 75 N 5 800 x 600 35 1 56 N 800 x 600 37 879 60 Y 7 800 x 600 48 1 72 N 8 800 x 600 46 875 75 N 9 1024 x 768 48 363 60 Y 10 1024 x 768 56 5 70 N 11 1024 x 768 60 123 75 N 12 1152 x 864 67 5 75 N 13 1280 x 1024 64 60 Y 14 1280 x 1024 80 75 N 15 1400 x 1050 65 317 60 Y 16 1400 x 1050 82 278 75 N 17 1440 x 900 55 935 60 Y 18 1440 x 900 70 635 75 N 19 1680 x 1050 65 29 60 Y 20 1680 x 1050 74 9 75 N 21 1920 x 1200 74 60 Y 22 1920 x 1200 74 6 60 N 22 Safety Regulatory and Legal Notices e Important safety information e Environmental information e Regulatory compliance statements e Notices
4. As an ENERGY STAR Partner Gateway has determined that this product meets or exceeds the ENERGY STAR 4 0 performance guidelines for computer energy efficiency and power management ENERGY STAR Power Management standard in the Windows operating system places inactive components CPU hard drives and other components except memory into a low power Sleep mode Sleep mode uses less energy to menge Tun your computer saves on your energy costs and helps protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas D emissions Your computer was shipped with Sleep mode enabled While your computer is in Sleep mode the power indicator flashes To use your computer after it has entered Sleep mode move the mouse press a key on the keyboard or press the power button to wake it up For more information about the power management features of your Gateway desktop computer see Changing power saving settings in the online User Guide For more information about the power management features of your Gateway notebook see Managing Power in the online Reference Guide Help eM For more information about Sleep mode in Windows Vista click Start then click Help and Support Type sleep in the Search Help box then press ENTER 25 Safety Regulatory and Legal Notices Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Canada 26 Federal Communications Commission FCC Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This de
5. image to the ideal settings VGA input only e Use the position controls to adjust the image For instructions on how to adjust the display image position see Adjusting monitor settings on page 8 The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright e 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 Speaker bar does not work installed the speaker bar but no sound is coming out of the speakers e Make sure that the speaker bar power cord is plugged into the power connector on the back of your monitor and that the monitor is plugged into an AC power outlet e Ifyou are not using HDMI audio make sure that the speaker bar s headphone plug green is plugged into the headphone jack on your computer e If you are using HDMI audio you must set your device to output audio in PCM mode See the user guide that came with your device for more information e If you just finished installing and connecting the speaker bar restart your monitor so that it can recognize the new speaker bar Make sure that the volume is turned up Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jacks on the sides of the e bar
6. When headphones are connected no sound comes out of the speaker bar s speakers 17 18 Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor 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 to check the settings in Windows Vista 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 If you are not using HDMI audio make sure that the audio input and video input match Touch Menu a Audio then a Audio Switching to match the inputs want to plug in my headphones but there is a headphone jack on both sides of the speaker bar Which should use You can use either jack or both jacks at the same time When headphones are connected no sound comes out of the speaker bar s speakers do not get sound from my headphones Make sure that your speaker bar is connected to an audio source by unplugging your headphones and adjusting the speaker bar volume After you make sure that your speaker bar can play sounds make sure that your headphones are plugged into one of the headphone jacks on the sides of the speaker bar and not into the microphone jack The sound coming from the speakers sounds distorted Turn down the volume unti
7. bars on the left and right sides and variable sizes of black bars on the top and bottom of the image O depends on resolution full frame image to fill the entire screen Unlike Wide mode Panoramic mode stretches only the left and right sides of the image and leaves the center of the image distortion free CD Overscan A video signal is often displayed slightly cut off at all edges If Overscan is turned off you ma notice strange video anomalies on the edges of the video being displayed This is normal and is part o the data embedded in any video signal To avoid seeing these anomalies turn Overscan on Panoramic mode uses selective distortion to stretch a standard broadcast or a go Q 11 OSD Menu Geometry menu VGA input only Audio menu available when optional speaker bar is connected Advanced menu Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Description H Position Moves the display image left and right You can also touch Auto to configure the vertical and horizontal position automatically V Position M oves the display image up and down You can also touch Auto to configure the vertical and horizontal position automatically 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 clears or sharpens the displayed characters Volume Adjusts volume Bass Adjusts bass tones Tr
8. 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 f 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 Care during use Q Warning To prevent electric shock never remove the cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 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 sys
9. 24 inch Widescreen LCD Monitor JSERGUIDE A Gateway Contents Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor 00oooo ooo 1 Connecting the monitor sus eeu ay ba wee tye ee dwelt ua ph dane anew Doe 2 Attaching the base Susann ated ae ae ee wart ee 2 Connecting video iNputs reifen 2 Setting up the optional speaker bar ccc cece cence ene eens 4 Connecting POW EN nn ceeded a Her hl 6 Connecting a Security cable i sire nee 6 ECONOMICS iaa 7 Starting Me MORO ca ke iaa 7 Turning on the monitor ta reed 7 Adjusting monitor settings tans as ae ea 8 Using the EzTouch menu Buttons en ee end 8 Using the shortcut ment ne id er ED 9 USING the main Menu anne ei 10 Using Picture in Picture PIP u en 12 Changing Windows screen settings nn ee ren 13 Changing color depth and screen resolution 0 ooooooooo 13 EzTune software zes en ee een 14 Using the speaker Dali chsh ue ee en thee Cuetec nenn 14 Power management 1 Mente tank O 14 Energy declaration ea 14 Matando ds ay A ache aoa E E ren 15 Troubleshooting is ar Baia is aa 15 Troubleshooting Symptams u 2 2 a ea er 15 NO POWERS gore beurre oe ole vat soa ohn a otis SOs laa eis 15 NO PICtUTE Sa ee HR Drache 16 Display colors are Wrong re ae 16 Picture has shadows or ghosts arena sang ae 17 Color AS NOCUMIOIIN area al Rieter ee 17 Image is not sized or centered correctly 2222 cece cece cece eee ene 17 The monitor has pixels that are always
10. Troubleshooting on page 15 The first prompt you see is the language selection menu settings You must select a default language for the OSD before you can proceed SN Tip ml To modify the language you select at a future time use the Advanced menu Ifyou cannot accessthe dvanced menu because you chose a language you cannot read do the following Unplug the monitor from the power outlet for ten or more seconds e Plug the monitor back into the power outlet You will be prompted for the language selection menu settings again Adjust the tilt of the monitor for the best viewing angle For VGA input only After you see the Windows desktop touch Menu on the front of your monitor then touch Auto 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 8 Adjusting monitor settings Usethe 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 Changing Windows screen settings on page 13 Using the EzTouch menu buttons This monitor features an on screen display OSD and EzTouch menu buttons that let you adjust contrast brightness and other settings for the monitor The monitor saves changes you make to the settings even if you turn off th
11. dark or too bright 17 Speaker bar does not work sain cists ahaa era rat 17 FAOS tcp rs didas 19 GENERAL a it DS dae Or 19 HOW TO aaa parace aa a era 19 TECHNICAL ren lads en Oda Ta eh hk a Pee ea teh eas a 19 Videg Displays in ne 20 Specification S a a aes Sed 21 Video MIES a einsehen 22 Safety Regulatory and Legal NoticeS 000oooo oo ooo oommmsss 23 Contents Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Connecting the monitor Ergonomic guidelines Starting the monitor Adjusting monitor settings Changing Windows screen settings Using the speaker bar Power management Maintaining Troubleshooting e FAQs Specifications Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Connecting the monitor To set up the monitor first attach the base then make your cable connections Attaching the base To attach the base 1 Place the monitor base on a table top 2 Slide the monitor neck down onto the base until it clicks into place You may need to press the button on the base to let your monitor slide on smoothly Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each 2 Make sure that you computer is turned off 3 www gateway com If your computer has an HDMI digital audio video connector connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI connector under the back of the display N Important An HDMI cable has not been included with y
12. e monitor Your monitor has two levels of menus and the functionality of the touch buttons depends on the menu that is currently open The shortcut menu the first menu that appears lets you quickly change some of the most commonly accessed settings The main menu lets you precisely adjust all levels of settings www gateway com Using the shortcut menu To use the shortcut menu 1 Touch amp Menu on the front of your monitor The rest of the button icons light up and the shortcut menu opens The menu s appearance and choices vary depending on the currently active video input and whether the speaker bar is attached Y Important The buttons are very sensitive and may be pressed by holding your finger just above its surface To completely release a touch button make sure that you lift your finger well away from the button 2 To use an EzTouch menu button lightly touch its icon For adjusting a setting s values you can press and hold touch buttons as you would conventional buttons d Theme Select Volume Adjust when optional speaker bar is connected Input Select Mute when optional speaker bar is connected Auto Input Select when optional speaker bar is connected Cancel Main Menu Touch the Theme Select buttons to cycle through the preset video themes brightness contrast and temperature configurations User e Movie Game Picture Web Warm Cool e T
13. e monitor has warmed up for about 30 minutes before making any judgments about the picture quality Troubleshooting symptoms 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 Y Important If the power LED is on the monitor is receiving power 15 No picture Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Touch amp Menu then m Input Select 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 Make sure that the monitor is turned on Reset the monitor to the factory settings For more information see Advanced menu on page 12 If the power LED is orange it means that the monitor is not detecting a video source or input detection is disabled Complete the following steps e the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of sleep mode Touch Z Menu then touch m Input Select to choose another input Make sure that y
14. eble Adjusts treble tones 3D Audio Enables simulated surround sound Audio Source Selects the audio source Allows the audio source to be set to the main or PIP window When set to PIP window and the PIP is displayed on screen the audio being played switches from the main to the PIP window When the PIP window is closed the main audio is heard When set to main PIP audio is only heard when the PIP is set to full screen Audio Configuration M aps the PC audio and RCA audio inputs to specific video inputs The HDMI audio is fixed to the HDMI video signal and cannot be mapped Color Customizes the color levels Language Changes the language of the OSD LED Mode Changes the brightness of the Standby and Power LED to Day Mode or Nite Mode When watching movies in a darkened room you may want to change the LED mode to Nite Mode to avoid an over bright distracting power LED indicator DVI Video mode Changes the DVI video mode by enabling either RGB Color Space used for digital input and YUV Color Space used for analog TV input such as NTSC PAL and SECAM Information Displays current screen resolution and input source for the main display Resolution reminder If the computer display input VGA DVI and HDMI is not set to 1920 x 1200 displays a reminder that you should change your computer s settings to use the optimum 1920 x 1200 resolution If you prefer using your monitor at a resolution less than 1920 x 1200 use thi
15. ed 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 anen yoni computer goes into the energy saving mode the monitor will then enter the Active Off mode sleep In the Active Off mode the Power LED will still show orange 14 www gateway com Use these conventions and the power can be reduced to the following levels VESA State LED Indicator Power Consumption On Blue lt 150 W Standby Orange lt 2W Off Purple lt 1W To wake the monitor when it is in Standby Active Off mode move the mouse or press any keyboard key You can change the monitor s power management settings using the Windows Control Panel For more information see your computer s User Guide 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 Do not use any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner You will permanently scratch the screen To clean the monitor use a soft cloth slightly moistened with water only Wipe the cabinet screen and controls Troubleshooting If you have problems with the monitor the information in this chapter may help you solve them without needing to call Customer Care Make sure that th
16. end using a surge protector not included to protect your monitor from voltage spikes 3 To make sure that the monitor s power is correctly connected check the power button on the front button panel The power icon on the power button should be glowing purple If the power icon is not visible power is not connected a Connecting a security cable You can secure your monitor to your computer desk or to another heavy object with a cable lock To connect a cable lock follow the cable lock s instructions to connect it to the Kensington lock slot on the back of your monitor cable lock not included Kensington lock slot www gateway com Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is based upon the following guidelines 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 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 lig
17. 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 AN 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 Warning This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and or other reproductive harm For additional information regarding this product warning go to ww w gateway com prop65 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 present 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 reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada www gateway com Notices 2008 Gateway Inc Allrights 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 informa
18. h its icon For adjusting a setting s values you can press and hold touch buttons as you would conventional buttons Touch E Main Menu The main menu opens J Choose option or mode Adjust setting SN Tip mI While the OSD is active on screen labels appear next to the buttons to help you identify them Touch the Choose Option buttons to highlight a setting then touch a Select to open the selected menu or setting Touch the Adjust buttons to adjust the setting or change the option Touch a Back to return to a previous menu When you have finished making all adjustments touch Menu Off to exit a OSD Menu Main menu Picture menu PIP Settings menu Video Adjust menu www gateway com Description Auto Automatically adjusts your monitor to its optimum settings VGA input only Picture Opens the Picture menu where you can adjust brightness contrast and gamma PIP Settings Opens the PIP Settings menu where you can adjust the source position size and transparency of the Picture in Picture image Video adjust Opens the Video Adjust menu where you can adjust the sharpness of the picture and the video aspect ratio pantie mela the Geometry menu where you can adjust image size and minimize distortions VGA input only Audio Opens the Audio menu where you can adjust volume bass treble 3D audio audio source and audio switching Speaker bar must be connected
19. hting to avoid screen glare when the screen is tilted upward 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 Starting the monitor Turning on the monitor To start the monitor 1 Touch the power button on the front of monitor The power LED on the power button changes ron puter off to blue on then turns amber orange standby if no video source is etected SN Tip al For more information on EzTouch buttons see Using the EzTouch menu buttons on page 8 Power button Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Turn on your computer After your computer is running the power LED on the monitor s power button should turn blue indicating that the monitor has detected a video source Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to appear If you do not see an image after waiting 10 seconds check the color of the power button light No light The monitor is not receiving power Make sure that the monitor is plugged into an AC outlet e Purple The monitor is turned off Touch the power button to turn it on e Amber The monitor is not detecting a video source Check the video input connections and make sure that the computer is turned on and connected correctly to the monitor e Blue The monitor is detecting a video source Check the brightness setting For more troubleshooting information see
20. iant e If the video source device does not have a DVI or HDMI connection it is not HDCP compliant Video Display 20 When display video from composite or component why does the video look overly compressed See your video device user manual to adjust the video or TV format output to 16 9 Setting this option to 4 3 results in compressed video This is done differently on all brands of video devices so it is important that you read your video device user guide or the help tools within your video device s software see black bars on the left and right of the video Can stretch the video to fit more of the screen Touch Menu a Video Adjust then m Video Scaling to fill more of the screen Choose Wide Zoom or Panoramic modes Why when I try to use Picture in Picture PIP component video at 480p 720p or 1080i either no video is displayed or see corrupted video This is anormal operation of the monitor If you want to view component video in PIP adjust the video output of your external device to 480i Can connect my game console to this monitor e Yes Using optional video cables you can connect your game console directly to the monitor If your game console supports HDMI this results in the best picture quality Specifications www gateway com Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our sup
21. l the distortion disappears 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 click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar or to adjust the volume in Windows Vista 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 into the speaker bar s microphone jack but my computer cannot record any sound Make sure that the speaker bar s microphone plug pink is connected to the microphone jack on your computer 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 to check your microphone s mute settings in Windows Vista click Start Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices the Volume tab then click Advanced www gateway com FAQs This section contains answers to frequently asked questions General have the monitor connected to my notebook s VGA port and see no image on the screen You have two options e If your notebook supports dual displays you can use both you
22. n 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 Change brightness contrast and color balance Change screen geometry Set the display position and resolution For more information see the program s CD or the installed program s online help Imgrapaty aiatint irgemmmm wt jan in se 7 amar m DA ADA man Aut De Engtepees tu Pe bec comas pete pan Va Oe Peters Tater WH ee me wo 11092 204 Ba ty reams tre nun Dana Dm se Using the speaker bar Va Important If you connect the speaker bar to the monitor while the monitor is turned on the speaker bar will not initialize and will not work correctly If this happens turn the monitor off then back on to enable the speaker bar To turn on the speaker bar The speaker bar is always on If you connected the speaker bar by following the instructions in Setting up the optional speaker bar on page 4 the speaker bar receives power constantly from the monitor s speaker bar power connector E gt To use headphones e Plug headphones into either of the speaker bar s headphone jacks The speaker bar s volume is muted and sound is played through the connected headphones You can connect headphones to both headphone jacks and sound plays out of both sets of headphones E Power management Energy declaration When connect
23. on each side of the speaker bar with the mounting slots underneath the monitor Mounting slot Mounting clip 3 Slide the speaker bar forward onto the bottom of your monitor until it snaps into place Make sure that it is secure by pulling it downward www gateway com 4 Plug the speaker bar s power and audio plugs into the appropriate connectors underneath the monitor eee Power Audio jack connector 5 Plug the speaker bar s pink and green 3 5 audio plugs into the appropriate speaker and microphone connectors on the computer Important For best audio performance use an HDMI connection The digital audio is conveyed along the same cable as the digital video and no additional audio connection is required You may need to set your video source s audio mode to PCM or ANALOG to hear the audio See your source device s user guide for more information For information on using the speaker bar see Using the speaker bar on page 14 E gt To remove the speaker bar 1 Disconnect all audio and power cables from the speaker bar 2 Press the two clips on the back of your monitor then slide the speaker bar back Mounting clip Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Connecting power To connect power 1 Position your monitor so you can reach the back then connect the power cord to the power connector under the back of the monitor 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet We recomm
24. otect the integrity of the content as transmitted How does HDCP work Implementation of HDCP requires a license obtainable from the Digital Content Protection LLC which then issues a set of unique secret device keys to all authorized devices During authentication the receiving device only accepts content after it acknowledges the keys To further prevent stealing of the data or line tapping the transmitter and receiver generate a shared secret value that is constantly checked throughout the transmission After authentication is established the transmitter encrypts the data and sends it to the receiver for decryption What happens if lose the signal to the display while watching a movie on a HDCP equipped component e The component must be restarted to establish renegotiation For example while watching a movie on a HDCP enabled DVD player you change the receiving device DTV monitor or projector input to watch broadcast TV then change the input back to watch the DVD movie However you are unable to watch the movie This is because when the input was changed the receiver lost the HDCP signal Restart the HDCP enabled DVD player to allow renegotiation What is the cause if a movie starts and then slowly fades to static e The receiving device is not HDCP compatible or it is not negotiating correctly Restart the video source and re plug all video cables from the source to the TV How do know if a component is HDCP compl
25. ouch fs Input Select to cycle through the available video sources Y Important a If after the monitor is turned on it does not find an active video input the monitor enters into standby and the power LED turns orange To manually switch inputs touch Menu then select the input from the on screen list Touch Mute to mute the optional speaker bar This option is only available when the optional speaker bar is connected e Touch Auto to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings This option is only available when the video input is VGA e Touch m PIP On to turn on Picture in Picture and touch m PIP Settings to adjust the PIP position size and other advanced PIP settings 9 Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Touch a Cancel to exit the shortcut menu Touch E Main Menu to open the main menu To turn off the button icons and close the menu wait about ten seconds without pressing a button a Using the main menu To use the main menu 10 1 2 Hn Us UJ Touch E Menu on the front of your monitor The rest of the button icons light up and the shortcut menu opens Y Important The EzTouch menu buttons are very sensitive and may be pressed by holding your finger just above its surface To completely release a touch button make sure that you lift your finger well away from the button SS Tip I To use a button lightly touc
26. our computer is turned on e Restart your computer with the monitor turned on Make sure that the video cable is not damaged Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in e Reset the OSD For more information see Advanced menu on page 12 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 You have the monitor connected to your notebook s VGA port but see no image on the screen If your notebook supports dual displays you can use both your notebook s display and this monitor in extended desktop multi monitor mode See Windows Help to learn how to enable multiple monitors You can also use this monitor as your primary monitor and not use the notebook s screen Notebook computers typically have an Fn key combination that lets you toggle between your notebook s display and an externally attached display On Gateway notebooks this key combination is FN F4 The F4 key is located along the top row of keys See your notebook user guide for more information Display colors are wrong 16 Touch Menu Main Menu then a Auto to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings VGA input only Restart your computer with
27. our monitor A cable can be purchased from pate eee available in the U S only or from various Internet retailers and electronic retail stores e SE SE SE SE SE DE SE SE BE DE JE 00g AE A 0 0 0 9 S00 Saree If your computer has a digital video connector DVI connect the DVI video cable to the white connector under the back of the display If your computer has only an analog VGA blue port connect the VGA video cable to the VGA video connector under the back of the display Connect the other end of the video cable to the matching video port on the back of your computer Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor 5 Connect other video sources such as a DVD player video camera or receiver to the appropriate video jacks on the back of the monitor e o o o o nn n oosso LE e eee eee eee c HDMI port DVI port VGA port Setting up the optional speaker bar An optional speaker bar is available for mounting underneath your monitor In the United States you can order a speaker bar from www gateway com To install the speaker bar 1 Turn off the monitor Y Important If you connect the speaker bar to the monitor while the monitor is turned on the speaker bar will not initialize and will not work correctly If this happens turn the monitor off then back on to enable the speaker bar 2 Tilt the screen back then match the mounting clips
28. pliers to Gateway specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products Panel size Panel type Pixel resolution Pixel pitch Aspect ratio Brightness Contrast ratio Viewing angles Response time Frequency Lamp type life Colors Color gamut OSD languages Connections and inputs Included cables Power consumption Power input Certifications Wall mount bracket Weight Dimensions 24 inches diagonal 24 inch viewable TFT active matrix TN Glare 1920 x 1200 native 60 Hz 0 0106 x 0 0106 inches 0 270 mm x 0 270 mm 16 10 400 cd m UltraContrast Disabled 1000 1 typical UltraContrast Enabled 2000 1 160 horizontal 160 vertical UltraResponse Enabled 2 ms average UltraResponse Disabled 5 ms typical Horizontal 74 KHz Vertical 60 Hz 30 000 hours minimum 16 7 million 92 English French Spanish Italian Japanese Analog VGA 15 pin mini d sub VGA Digital DVI D 24 pin DVD D supports 480i 480p 720p 1080i and 1080p Includes HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDMI supports 480i 480p 720p 1080i and 1080p AC power input 12V 2A speaker bar power output 15 pin mini d sub analog VGA DVI cable Power Normal operation lt 150 W Standby mode lt 2 W Off lt 1 W 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz built in power supply UL cUL FCC Class B CE NOM VCCI VESA 4 3 937 inches 4 100 mm Net weight with stand 17 20 Ibs 7 8 kg
29. r notebook s display and this monitor in extended desktop multi monitor mode See Windows Help to learn how to enable multiple monitors You can also use this monitor as your primary monitor and not use the notebook s screen Notebook computers typically have an FN key combination that lets you toggle between your notebook s display and an externally attached display On an notebooks this key combination is FN F4 The F4 key is located along the top row of keys See your notebook user guide for more information How To Setup Why does the image looks stretched or fuzzy when connect the monitor to my computer e You must adjust the operating system s display settings to match the monitor s optimal native 1920 x 1200 setting For information on adjusting settings in Windows XP see Changing color depth and screen resolution on page 13 do not see 1920 x 1200 available in the Windows display control panel Make sure that your video card can display at 1920 x 1200 resolution e This may be caused by older video drivers on your computer See the Gateway support Web site support gateway com for updated video drivers for your computer You can also go directly to your video card s support Web site for the most up to date video drivers The Web sites for the major video card manufacturers are ATI http www amd com Intel http www intel com Nvidia http www nvidia com When run my game
30. reusable You E can 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 f you need further assistance in recycling reusing or trading in your end of life 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 For additional recycling information specific to your area please go to www gateway com recycle EPA ENERGY STAR
31. s do not see support for widescreen displays What can do e Newer games are adding support for widescreen displays as the widescreen format becomes more popular Check the game s Web site for updates You can also consult the following Web site for specific settings and options to configure older games to support widescreen http www widescreengamingforum com Some adjustments may require you to make changes to the Windows System Registry We recommend making a complete system backup before changing the System Registry Technical Why do see noise or trash on the screen e When your display s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal the signal is increased up converted to match the display capabilities Up converting can cause noise or trash The signal on DVI D is HDCP encoded Stop and restart the source to allow renegotiation 19 Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor What is HDCP and how do troubleshoot it e High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP is a specification developed by the Intel Corporation to protect digital entertainment content that uses a digital visual interface DVI HDCP encrypts the transmission of digital content signal between the video source computer DVD player or set top box and the digital display monitor digital television DTV or projector HDCP is not designed to prevent copying or recording of digital content but only to pr
32. s option to turn off the Resolution Reminder For information on changing your computer s display resolution see Changing Windows screen settings on page 13 UltraResponse Enables the monitor to work at a faster refresh rate If you experience video quality issues with shadows in fast moving images you can disable this function to go back to the native LCD panel response time UltraContrast Adjusts the backlight to enhance the contrast Reset All Resets all values to the factory settings Using Picture in Picture PIP 12 Picture in Picture PIP is a convenient way to view video from multiple video sources at the same time Refer to the following chart to determine which combinations of video sources can be used as a PIP display Main display PIP display D Sub VGA Digital DVI HDMI D Sub VGA OK OK Digital DVI OK HDMI OK Y Important For some video resolutions refresh rates and video scaling modes PIP may not be allowed If you receive a message that PIP is not available try the following e Adjust the refresh rate in Windows to 60 Hz See Windows online Help for more information e Adjust the video scaling mode to Wide on the monitor f e Change the resolution of the Windows desktop to match the monitor s full resolution of 1920 x ae For more information see Changing color depth and screen resolution on page 13 www gateway com Changing Windows screen settings Adjusting
33. t Low 8 bit 256 colors Medium 16 bit 65 500 colors Highest 32 bit 16 700 000 colors To change the screen resolution drag the Resolution slider to the size you prefer 4 dick Apply If the new settings do not look right click No If the new settings make the screen MI and you cannot click No the settings return to their previous values after several seconds 5 dick OK then click Yes to save your changes E To change the color depth or screen resolution in Windows XP 1 dick Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 dick Display The Display Properties dialog box opens 3 dick the Settings tab 4 To change the color depth click the arrow button to open the Color quality list then click the color depth you want Low 8 bit 256 colors Medium 16 bit 65 500 colors Highest 32 bit 16 700 000 colors 5 To change the screen resolution drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer 6 Click Apply If the new settings do not look right click No If the new settings make the screen MEOIR and you cannot click No the settings return to their previous values after several seconds 7 dick OK a UJ 13 Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor EzTune software When installed onto your computer EzTune software lets you control many of the monitor settings from your computer With EzTune you ca
34. tem 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 www gateway com Environmental information Recycling Warning THE LAMP IN THIS DISPLAY CONTAINS MERCURY DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE AND FEDERAL LAW 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 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment commonly known as WEEE should never be disposed of in the municipal waste stream residential garbage collection The Crossed Out Waste Bin label affixed to this product is your reminder to dispose of your end of life product properly Substances such as glass plastics and certain chemical compounds are highly recoverable recyclable and
35. the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change to suit your needs Color depth is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor Most images look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available 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 the highest color setting if necessary Screen resolution is the number of pixels individual colored dots your computer uses to display images on your monitor The higher the resolution the more information and screen components such as icons and menu bars can be displayed on the monitor Help RM For more information about adjusting the screen click Start then click Help and Support Type adjusting monitor settingsin the Search Help box then press ENTER gt To change the color depth or screen resolution in Windows Vista 1 dick Start Control Panel then under Appearance and Personalization click Adjust Screen Resolution The Display Settings dialog box opens 2 To change the color depth click the Colors list then click the color depth you wan
36. the monitor turned on 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 Make sure that the video cable is not damaged Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in www gateway com Picture has shadows or ghosts e Touch E Menu a Main Menu then a Auto to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings VGA input only e Remove any extension cables or switchboxes 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 Make sure that the video cable is not damaged Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in e If you are using VGA or DVI video make sure that your monitor connection is using the cable that came with your monitor Color isnot uniform e Touch Menu a Main Menu then a Auto to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings VGA input only e Makesurethatthe monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity or brightness Image is not sized or centered correctly Touch E Menu a Main Menu then a Auto to automatically adjust the display
37. tion 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 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 21 28 Safety Regulatory and Legal Notices MAN FHD2401 USR GDE RO 5 08 8513025 AMI
38. vice has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCrules 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 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 Model HD2401 Responsible party Gateway Inc 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine CA 92618 USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this device is subject to the
39. while watching video Swap Switches the PIP image to the main image and the main image to the PIP image PIP Picture Opens a menu where you can set the PIP brightness contrast saturation and tint hue Unless otherwise indicated these settings apply only to SD standard definition video at 480i and below Where PC input is indicated the resolutions that apply are from 800 x 600 to 1920 x 1200 Sharpness Adjusts sharpness for video images Video Scaling Sets video aspect ratios and scaling between Wide Zoom 1 1 and Panoramic modes PCinput Sets resolution aspect ratios and scaling between Wide Zoom and 1 1 Wide mode stretches a standard broadcast or full frame image to fill the entire screen Widescreen 1 76 1 images fill the entire screen without distortion while widescreen 1 85 1 and 2 35 1 images appear without distortion but with black bars at the top and bottom PC input Stretches the image to fit the entire screen Zoom mode crops off a portion of a widescreen image in order to fill the entire screen with a distortion free and black bar free image PC input Zooms the image to fill the screen from top to bottom with black bars on the left and right sides of the image 1 1 mode preserves the movie s original aspect ratio so a standard broadcast or full frame movie appears with black bars on the left and right of the image PC input O O Preserves the original aspect ratio of the resolution by using black

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