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HX2000 20-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor USERGUIDE ®
HX2000 20-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor USERGUIDE ®
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...Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Connecting the monitor 2 Connecting video inputs 2 Connecting audio input 3 Connecting the power 4 Connecting a security cable 4 Basic front view 5 Adjusting the angle 5 Starting the monitor 6 Using the OSD and menu buttons 6 Turning on the monitor 6 Adjusting monitor settings 6 Using the Menu and quick key buttons 6 Using the Auto button 6 Using the left/right arrow buttons 7 Changing Windows screen settings 8 Changing color depth and screen resolution 8 Video modes 9 Power management 10 Energy declaration 10 Maintenace 10 Troubleshooting...
...Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Connecting the monitor 2 Connecting video inputs 2 Connecting audio input 3 Connecting the power 4 Connecting a security cable 4 Basic front view 5 Adjusting the angle 5 Starting the monitor 6 Using the OSD and menu buttons 6 Turning on the monitor 6 Adjusting monitor settings 6 Using the Menu and quick key buttons 6 Using the Auto button 6 Using the left/right arrow buttons 7 Changing Windows screen settings 8 Changing color depth and screen resolution 8 Video modes 9 Power management 10 Energy declaration 10 Maintenace 10 Troubleshooting...
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CHAPTER 1 Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Adjusting the angle • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Changing Windows screen settings • Power management • Maintenace • Troubleshooting • FAQs • Specifications 1
CHAPTER 1 Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Adjusting the angle • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Changing Windows screen settings • Power management • Maintenace • Troubleshooting • FAQs • Specifications 1
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OR If your computer. - Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the video port on the back of your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable to the blue VGA video connector under the back of the display. 3 Ensure your computer is turned off. CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting the monitor 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 Connect the blue VGA video cable to the white connector under the back of the display. (option) 2
OR If your computer. - Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the video port on the back of your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable to the blue VGA video connector under the back of the display. 3 Ensure your computer is turned off. CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting the monitor 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 Connect the blue VGA video cable to the white connector under the back of the display. (option) 2
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www.gateway.com Connecting audio input (option) To connect audio source to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. 2 Connect the audio cable to the audio port on the back of the display. 3 Ensure your computer. 3 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio connector under the back of your computer is turned off.
www.gateway.com Connecting audio input (option) To connect audio source to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. 2 Connect the audio cable to the audio port on the back of the display. 3 Ensure your computer. 3 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio connector under the back of your computer is turned off.
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... the power connector at the back of the monitor. 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to the Kensington lock slot at the back of your monitor (cable lock not included). The power icon should be orange. Kensington lock slot 4 CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting the power Connect the power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your monitor from voltage spikes. 3 To make...
... the power connector at the back of the monitor. 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to the Kensington lock slot at the back of your monitor (cable lock not included). The power icon should be orange. Kensington lock slot 4 CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting the power Connect the power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your monitor from voltage spikes. 3 To make...
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... easily adjustable to accommodate each user's height and preference. Menu buttons Power LED Power button Adjusting the angle Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is perpendicular to avoid screen glare when the screen is that the top of sight is based upon the following guildelines. Screen height The recommended screen height for displays (except in a comfortable working posture. You may need to adjust lighting to the screen. This guideline places the center of use ) is tilted upward...
... easily adjustable to accommodate each user's height and preference. Menu buttons Power LED Power button Adjusting the angle Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is perpendicular to avoid screen glare when the screen is that the top of sight is based upon the following guildelines. Screen height The recommended screen height for displays (except in a comfortable working posture. You may need to adjust lighting to the screen. This guideline places the center of use ) is tilted upward...
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... To start the monitor: 1 Press the power button below the monitor's power icon. Turning on your computer. The power LED on the front panel close to the power button changes from clear (off , and adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings. For more information on menu buttons, see "Using the Menu and quick key buttons" on page 6. Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to automatically configure the settings. Allow about computer controls, see "Changing Windows screen settings...
... To start the monitor: 1 Press the power button below the monitor's power icon. Turning on your computer. The power LED on the front panel close to the power button changes from clear (off , and adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings. For more information on menu buttons, see "Using the Menu and quick key buttons" on page 6. Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to automatically configure the settings. Allow about computer controls, see "Changing Windows screen settings...
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... the input source. Contrast-Adjusts the level of light in the remi nder menu. H Position-Moves the display image left /right arrow buttons The Left/Right arrow keys access quick-key functions, and are comfortable with to maximize the life of the OSD. Clock-Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters. Language-Changes the language of the monitor backlights. For information on changing your computer's display resolution, see "Changing Windows screen settings...
... the input source. Contrast-Adjusts the level of light in the remi nder menu. H Position-Moves the display image left /right arrow buttons The Left/Right arrow keys access quick-key functions, and are comfortable with to maximize the life of the OSD. Clock-Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters. Language-Changes the language of the monitor backlights. For information on changing your computer's display resolution, see "Changing Windows screen settings...
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... number of colors available. If the color in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Most images look right, click No. CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Changing Windows screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you prefer. 4 Click Apply. You can also adjust settings such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on your monitor. To change . The Display Settings dialog box opens. 2 To change the color...
... number of colors available. If the color in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Most images look right, click No. CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Changing Windows screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you prefer. 4 Click Apply. You can also adjust settings such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on your monitor. To change . The Display Settings dialog box opens. 2 To change the color...
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www.gateway.com 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 (active dot) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) 1 640x480 31.469 59.941 2 640x480 37.861 72.809 3 640x480 37.500 75.000 4 640x480 35 66.66 5 720x400 31.469 70.087 6 ...
www.gateway.com 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 (active dot) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) 1 640x480 31.469 59.941 2 640x480 37.861 72.809 3 640x480 37.500 75.000 4 640x480 35 66.66 5 720x400 31.469 70.087 6 ...
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... cabinet, screen, and controls. 10 The more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Turn off monitor to rain or use any keyboard key. You can save more energy we can change to change the monitor's power management settings using the Windows Control Panel. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are saved, and the dialog box closes. When your Control Panel is in optimal working order...
... cabinet, screen, and controls. 10 The more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Turn off monitor to rain or use any keyboard key. You can save more energy we can change to change the monitor's power management settings using the Windows Control Panel. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are saved, and the dialog box closes. When your Control Panel is in optimal working order...
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... power cord is connected securely to bring the monitor out of the monitor and your computer with the monitor turned on page 2. No picture • Press (Menu), then (Input) to the back of sleep mode. • Restart your computer. Display colors are wrong • Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Restart your computer with the monitor turned on page 2. • Make sure that the video cable is connected...
... power cord is connected securely to bring the monitor out of the monitor and your computer with the monitor turned on page 2. No picture • Press (Menu), then (Input) to the back of sleep mode. • Restart your computer. Display colors are wrong • Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Restart your computer with the monitor turned on page 2. • Make sure that the video cable is connected...
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... not sized or centered correctly • Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Use the position controls to adjust the image. CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Picture has shadows or "ghosts" • Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Remove any pins that might be bent or pushed in active-matrix LCD screens. Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are always dark or too bright...
... not sized or centered correctly • Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Use the position controls to adjust the image. CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Picture has shadows or "ghosts" • Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Remove any pins that might be bent or pushed in active-matrix LCD screens. Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are always dark or too bright...
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... computer. www.gateway.com How To Technical Setup Why does the image looks stretched or fuzzy when I connect the monitor to support widescreen: http://www.widescreengamingforum.com. I see "Changing color depth and screen resolution" on DVI-D is established, the transmitter encrypts the data and sends it acknowledges the keys. See the Gateway support Web site (support.gateway.com) for updated video drivers for your video card's support Web site for specific settings and options...
... computer. www.gateway.com How To Technical Setup Why does the image looks stretched or fuzzy when I connect the monitor to support widescreen: http://www.widescreengamingforum.com. I see "Changing color depth and screen resolution" on DVI-D is established, the transmitter encrypts the data and sends it acknowledges the keys. See the Gateway support Web site (support.gateway.com) for updated video drivers for your video card's support Web site for specific settings and options...
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... the video source device does not have a DVI or HDMI connection, it is HDCP compliant? What is not HDCP compliant. 14 However, you change the receiving device (DTV, monitor, or projector) input to watch broadcast TV, then change the input back to watch the movie. This is because when the input was changed, the receiver lost the HDCP signal. CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor For example...
... the video source device does not have a DVI or HDMI connection, it is HDCP compliant? What is not HDCP compliant. 14 However, you change the receiving device (DTV, monitor, or projector) input to watch broadcast TV, then change the input back to watch the movie. This is because when the input was changed, the receiver lost the HDCP signal. CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor For example...
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... electrician to install the appropriate outlet. ■ If you set at least 6 inches (15 cm), around the system for 24 hours. No user serviceable parts inside. The best way to avoid spills is properly grounded when in the monitor case are followed. However, to the correct voltage. ■ Openings in use of this system, make sure that the antenna or cable system...
... electrician to install the appropriate outlet. ■ If you set at least 6 inches (15 cm), around the system for 24 hours. No user serviceable parts inside. The best way to avoid spills is properly grounded when in the monitor case are followed. However, to the correct voltage. ■ Openings in use of this system, make sure that the antenna or cable system...
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...frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries properly. Finally, we can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your product's user guide...per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant... are : shielded video cable. Call Gateway to see if this program is available in your area. ■ If you need further assistance in recycling...
...frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries properly. Finally, we can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your product's user guide...per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant... are : shielded video cable. Call Gateway to see if this program is available in your area. ■ If you need further assistance in recycling...
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Operation of Gateway, Inc. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual. These changes are trademarks or registered trademarks of this device is believed to make improvements in this manual and the products it may appear in this device...
Operation of Gateway, Inc. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual. These changes are trademarks or registered trademarks of this device is believed to make improvements in this manual and the products it may appear in this device...
