Gateway FPD1950 Computer Monitor User Manual
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1. FPD1950 Monitor User Guide Contents Using Your FPD 1950 Monitor 1 Connecting the monitor 2222er rn 2 Starting the Monitor una ence edge dere ene wer TR We ed la eins 5 Adjusting monitor settings 6 External controls cs Late fan era nes ut Ti EARLIER he lens 6 On screen display options 7 Software controls msa uhr AE ir een Dew e aded ees 10 Vid o modes uns s St anis BR rn Da ax MUR ES 14 Power Manage Met ociosa te gaine de nette nan Peed eins 15 ENERGY STAR otra eiua de dma ted fh cumst sq doch Se ates 15 Energy d clarations 44 4 22 22 pl ata de fs Wee ee a 15 Maintenance AA mex MAS eee aes 16 Troubleshooting sd et eke oe Bes eh ne Dan ee en 16 No power toco caco eaten A ee angetan ge ber ran RE Rd E Arten 16 No pict re ra ee ei Due BE e e SEM Rp ed Re 17 Display colors are wrong 17 Picture has shadows or ghosts 18 Color iS not UbDlfOL e orcos Er px eich dcr eaten 18 Image is not sized or centered correctly 18 The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright 18 Specifications oet Van hottes fa ie bin RUE bed AERE ped ds p 19 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 21 www gatew2. connect the other end of the cable to the matching white video port on the back of your computer www gateway com 3 6 Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet www gateway com Starting the monitor To start the monitor 1 Press the power button on the front of monitor The power LED on the power button turns on 4 Power button 2 Turn on your computer 3 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 16 4 Adjust the tilt of the monitor for the best viewing angle 5 After you see the Windows desktop press the AUTO SELECT button to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings 6 Use the on screen display OSD to adjust other monitor settings For more information see Adjusting monitor settings on page 6 Important When adjusting the monitor settings always press the AUTO SELECT button before entering the OSD This will n automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution The best screen resolution is 1280 x 1024 Adjusting monitor settings Use the external controls located on the monitor itself and software controls accessible in Windows to adjust the display
3. image For more information about software controls see Software controls on page 10 External controls This monitor features an on screen display OSD that lets you adjust and save contrast brightness and other settings for the monitor The monitor saves changes you make to the settings even if you turn off the monitor SOURCE LightView Contrast Brightness Power button button buttons buttons and LED MENU AUTO SELECT button button SOURCE MENU ALightView V 4 nt AUTO SELECT SOURCE Press to switch between analog or digital source signals or switch between computers if you have two computers connected to the monitor MENU Press to view the OSD Press again to exit A V LightView OSD active Press to select OSD options OSD inactive Press to select a LightView preset viewing mode Preset modes include optimized settings for text movies or photos in either day or night ambient light levels lt gt Contrast Brightness OSD active Press to adjust OSD options OSD inactive Press to open the Contrast Brightness menu You can then press A V to adjust the brightness and press 1 to adjust the contrast AUTO SELECT OSD active Press to make a selection in the OSD OSD inactive Press to automatically optimize the monitor s image position clock and phase Power LED Press this button to turn the monitor off and on On screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust th
4. 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 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 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 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 is to avoid eating and drinking near your system Do not expos
5. Display colors Over 16 million colors Power input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 1 0 A Power consumption Normal operation 45 W Active Off operation lt 3 W Dimensions 16 25 x 8 78 x 17 13 inches 41 28 x 22 30 x 43 50 cm Power management Meets EPA ENERGY STAR and VESA DPMS requirements Certifications UL cUL EPA and FCC Class B NOM Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products 19 20 www gateway com Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information m Safety information m Regulatory statements m Notices 21 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 itis important 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 damage to your Gateway system Setting up your system 22 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
6. ay com Gateway Using Your FPD 1950 Monitor m Starting the monitor m Adjusting monitor settings m Maintenance and troubleshooting m Specifications Connecting the monitor To connect the monitor 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the connections on each 2 Lay the monitor on its back then connect the power cord to the power connector under the bottom of the screen 3 If your computer supports analog video blue video connector connect the analog video cable to the blue analog connector under the bottom of the screen 9 0 4 9 9 JUOD T 4731393570 55 25 OR If your computer supports digital video white video connector connect the digital video cable to the white DVI connector under the bottom of the screen Tree Important Make sure that you only connect one video cable to the monitor and computer The only way to use both connections it to share the n monitor between two computers Use the SOURCE button to change between computers For more information see Adjusting monitor settings on page 6 4 Return the monitor to its upright position then make sure that your computer is turned off 5 If you connected the analog video cable to your monitor connect the other end of the cable to the matching blue video port on the back of your computer OR If you connected the digital video cable to your monitor
7. controls 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 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 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 FPD 1940 on Intel r 82810E Graphics Controller Screen resolution Color quality High 24 bit v 800 by 600 pixels nH OH Troubleshoot OK Cancel 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list then click the color depth you want 10 www gateway com 5 Click OK then O Help and Support click Yes to save your changes For more information about adjusting monitor sett
8. 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 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 14350 Myford Road Irvine CA 92606 USA 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 devic
9. e OSD settings 1 2 IA Press the MENU button The OSD menu opens Use the A and V buttons to highlight a menu or control then press the AUTO SELECT button Use the lt gt buttons to adjust the control to the desired level Press the AUTO SELECT button to return to the navigation bar on the left of the OSD When you have finished making all adjustments press the MENU button to exit Locking the control buttons You can lock the control buttons to prevent them from being used to change display settings To lock the control buttons 1 Press and hold the MENU and A buttons together for five seconds 2 To unlock the controls press and hold the MENU and A buttons together for five seconds O OSD menus OSD Menu PICTURE BRIGHTNESS 3 Je 150 CONTRAST o Omm j 50 GAMMA ae _ ES MENU PRESET o Om ES 6500K 9300K RED E HS EET GREEN De 50 BLUE CO __ E MENU 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 has warmed 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 leve
10. e 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 Q of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm Mercury Warning Warning lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be Q recycled or disposed of according to local state or federal laws 24 Canada 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 EPA ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY 2A STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a computer equipped with a Display Power mo Management System ENERGY STAR 25 Notices Copyright 2004 Gateway Inc All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place Poway CA 92064 USA All Rights Reserved This p
11. e 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 Technical Support 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 Warning To prevent electric shock never remove the cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service QD personnel Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway Warning Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations Such areas include patient care areas of medical and Q dental facilities oxygen laden environments or industrial facilities 23 Regulatory compliance statements United States of America 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
12. hat the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and your computer For more information about connecting the power cord see Connecting the monitor on page 2 m Make sure that the video cable is not damaged Check the ends of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in Color is not uniform m Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity or brightness W Press the AUTO SELECT button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings Image is not sized or centered correctly Press the AUTO SELECT button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings Use the position controls to adjust the image For instructions on how to adjust the display image position see Adjusting monitor settings on page 6 The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright 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 Technical Support to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected 18 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation Monitor 19 inch active matrix TFT Thin Film Transistor LCD Best screen resolution 1280 x 1024
13. ings click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search box Search E then click the arrow 11 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 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 FPD 1940 on Intel r 82810E Graphics Controller Color quality High 24 bit v Sm m m Troubleshoot Advanced OK Cancel 4 Drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer 5 Click OK then click Yes to save your changes O Help and For more information about adjusting screen resolution click Start Support then click Help and Support Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the Search box Search JA then click the arrow 12 www gateway com Clarifying screen fonts You ca
14. ls and low gamma levels increase contrast PRESET Adjusts the color temperature 9300K is bluish white 6500K is reddish white default RED GREEN BLUE Customizes the color levels Press the V button to move to the next color www gateway com OSD Menu POSITION HORIZONTAL __ SY VERTICAL 5 Om H 50 E El MENU lt gt TRACKING CLOCK m om Ej50 PHASE IBI ENNIO 47 MANES LANGUAGE OSD POSITION HORIZONTAL E C 50 VERTICAL E Om 50 WHITE BALANCE NO FACTORY RESET NO ANALOG 1280 X 1024 60Hz MENU ENGLISH sepa Description HORIZONTAL Moves the display image left and right VERTICAL Moves the display image up and down You can also use the AUTO SELECT button 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 LANGUAGE Changes the language of the OSD OSD POSITION Adjusts the OSD window position on the screen WHITE BALANCE Adjusts the color temperatures for truer colors FACTORY RESET Returns settings to the factory defaults Mode Info Displays current screen resolution www gateway com Software
15. n change the display fonts to ClearType for smoother screen fonts 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 Appearance tab Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Inactive Window e lx Active Window DEAR Message Box Windows and buttons Windows XP style v Color scheme Default blue v Font size Efess Nomai y x Cancel Apply 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 f Click OK www gateway com 13 Video modes The monitor supports several video modes m Best video mode is 1280 x 1024 60 Hz The supported video modes are Screen Resolution Horizontal Vertical display mode Frequency Frequency 1 VGA 640 x 350 31 47 kHz 70 Hz 2 VGA 720 x 400 31 47 kHz 70 Hz 3 VGA 640 x 480 31 47 kHz 60 Hz 4 VESA 640 x 480 37 50 kHz 75 Hz 5 VESA 800 x 600 37 88 kHz 60 Hz 6 VESA 800 x 600 46 88 kHz 75 Hz 7 MAC 832 x 624 49 73 kHz 75 Hz 8 VESA 1024 x 768 48 36 kHz 60 Hz 9 VESA 1024 x 768 60 12 kHz 75 Hz 10 MAC 1152 x 870 68 68 kHz 75 Hz 11 VESA 1152
16. nitor to switch between computers For more information about the SOURCE button see External controls on page 6 If the power LED is orange m Make sure that your computer is turned on m Move the 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 ends 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 self diagnostic screen appears For more information about connecting the video cable see Connecting the monitor on page 2 Display colors are wrong Press the AUTO SELECT button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings Restart your computer with 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 power cord see Connecting the monitor on page 2 Make sure that the video cable is not damaged Check the ends of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in 17 Picture has shadows or ghosts W Press the AUTO SELECT button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings Remove any extension cables or switchboxes m Make sure t
17. 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 To clean the monitor use a soft cloth slightly moistened with water only Wipe the cabinet screen and controls Caution Do not use any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner You will N permanently scratch the screen 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 approximately n 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 16 No picture 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 If you have two computers connected to the monitor press the SOURCE button on the front of the mo
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19. ublication 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 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 regi
20. x 900 61 81 kHz 65 Hz 12 VESA 1280 x 1024 63 98 kHz 60 Hz 13 VESA 1280 x 1024 79 98 kHz 75 Hz If you do not use the best mode for the monitor the display image may look slightly fuzzy 14 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 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 will then enter the Active Off mode different from total shut down In the Active Off mode the Power LED will still show orange Use these conventions and the power can be reduced to the following levels VESA State LED Indicator Power Consumption On Blue 45 W Active Off Orange lt 3W 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 15 Maintenance To keep the monitor in
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