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Contents Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Unpacking the monitor 2 Connecting the monitor 3 Attaching the base 3 Connecting video inputs 4 Connecting power 5 Connecting a security cable 5 Setting up the optional stand 6 Attaching the USB stand 6 Adjusting monitor height tension 8 Adjusting monitor tilt tension 9 Connecting ... speaker bar 11 Installing the speaker bar 11 Starting the monitor 12 Adjusting monitor settings 13 Monitor buttons 13 On-screen display options 14 Changing Windows screen settings 17 Video modes 18 Power management 19 ENERGY STAR 19 Energy ...
Contents Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Unpacking the monitor 2 Connecting the monitor 3 Attaching the base 3 Connecting video inputs 4 Connecting power 5 Connecting a security cable 5 Setting up the optional stand 6 Attaching the USB stand 6 Adjusting monitor height tension 8 Adjusting monitor tilt tension 9 Connecting ... speaker bar 11 Installing the speaker bar 11 Starting the monitor 12 Adjusting monitor settings 13 Monitor buttons 13 On-screen display options 14 Changing Windows screen settings 17 Video modes 18 Power management 19 ENERGY STAR 19 Energy ...
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Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Setting up the optional stand • Setting up the optional speaker bar • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Power management • Maintaining • Troubleshooting • Specifications 1
Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Setting up the optional stand • Setting up the optional speaker bar • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Power management • Maintaining • Troubleshooting • Specifications 1
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For telephone numbers, see the label on the back of your monitor. 2 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Unpacking the monitor Your monitor box should contain the following items: • Monitor (with neck attached) • Base • This User Guide • VGA cable • Power cord If you are missing any items, call Customer Care.
For telephone numbers, see the label on the back of your monitor. 2 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Unpacking the monitor Your monitor box should contain the following items: • Monitor (with neck attached) • Base • This User Guide • VGA cable • Power cord If you are missing any items, call Customer Care.
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You may need to press the two buttons on the base to let the monitor slide on a table top, then slide the monitor neck down onto the base until it clicks into place. To set up the optional stand" on page 6. Base buttons 3 Attaching the base To attach the base: • Place the monitor base on smoothly. www.emachines.com Connecting the monitor Important To attach the optional USB stand instead of the base, complete the instructions in "Setting up the monitor, first attach the base, then make your cable connections.
You may need to press the two buttons on the base to let the monitor slide on a table top, then slide the monitor neck down onto the base until it clicks into place. To set up the optional stand" on page 6. Base buttons 3 Attaching the base To attach the base: • Place the monitor base on smoothly. www.emachines.com Connecting the monitor Important To attach the optional USB stand instead of the base, complete the instructions in "Setting up the monitor, first attach the base, then make your cable connections.
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... VGA video cable to the blue VGA video connector under the back of your computer. 4 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you use the included right-angle VGA cable for the video connection so the speaker bar...
... VGA video cable to the blue VGA video connector under the back of your computer. 4 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you use the included right-angle VGA cable for the video connection so the speaker bar...
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... Kensington™ lock). To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to the lock slot on the back of your monitor from that shown.) 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. Cable lock slot 5 We recommend using a surge protector to protect ...your cable and connector may vary from voltage spikes. www.emachines.com Connecting power To connect power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your monitor (cable lock not included).
... Kensington™ lock). To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to the lock slot on the back of your monitor from that shown.) 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. Cable lock slot 5 We recommend using a surge protector to protect ...your cable and connector may vary from voltage spikes. www.emachines.com Connecting power To connect power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your monitor (cable lock not included).
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...-down over the edge of the LCD panel. A non-slip mat on a tabletop is connected to the USB 2.0 ports on a stable, soft (non-marring) surface. Save the four screws. When the stand is ideal. Let the monitor base hang down on the stand. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Setting up to four USB...
...-down over the edge of the LCD panel. A non-slip mat on a tabletop is connected to the USB 2.0 ports on a stable, soft (non-marring) surface. Save the four screws. When the stand is ideal. Let the monitor base hang down on the stand. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Setting up to four USB...
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However, if it , then lower the neck into place and release the lever. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 9 Slide the neck's bracket slot onto the bracket's mounting tab. 10 Press the bracket lever to the right and hold it does not stay in ... of force required to remove it from the base. To adjust your monitor. You also need to change the stand's height tension. Screwdriver access cap 8 Adjusting monitor height tension The stand is factory adjusted to maintain the height for your monitor's height tension: 1 Press the screwdriver access hole cap from below the base...
However, if it , then lower the neck into place and release the lever. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 9 Slide the neck's bracket slot onto the bracket's mounting tab. 10 Press the bracket lever to the right and hold it does not stay in ... of force required to remove it from the base. To adjust your monitor. You also need to change the stand's height tension. Screwdriver access cap 8 Adjusting monitor height tension The stand is factory adjusted to maintain the height for your monitor's height tension: 1 Press the screwdriver access hole cap from below the base...
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...tension screw (on the back of the stand, in place when you let go. Adjusting monitor tilt tension To adjust your size of the monitor is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below eye level. Tilt tension screw 9 www.emachines.com 2 Insert a Phillips screwdriver through the access hole in the base and onto the ...height tension screw (on the top of the stand) so the monitor stays in the slot above the USB In port). After the forces are equalized...
...tension screw (on the back of the stand, in place when you let go. Adjusting monitor tilt tension To adjust your size of the monitor is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below eye level. Tilt tension screw 9 www.emachines.com 2 Insert a Phillips screwdriver through the access hole in the base and onto the ...height tension screw (on the top of the stand) so the monitor stays in the slot above the USB In port). After the forces are equalized...
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... outlet. 10 Screen height The recommended screen height for displays (except in , 4-port, USB 2.0 hub. To use ) is based upon the following guidelines. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is that the top of the display should be easily adjustable to your computer.
... outlet. 10 Screen height The recommended screen height for displays (except in , 4-port, USB 2.0 hub. To use ) is based upon the following guidelines. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is that the top of the display should be easily adjustable to your computer.
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... of the power button is lit when power has been correctly connected and the speaker bar has been turned on. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 6 Turn on the monitor's power button should be blue. Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to the ideal settings for the best viewing angle... the power button turns on your display image to the ideal settings. 5 Use the on page 13. Starting the monitor To start the monitor: 1 Press the power button on the front of your monitor may vary from that shown.) 12 Power button 2 Turn on . (The appearance of your computer is not blue...
... of the power button is lit when power has been correctly connected and the speaker bar has been turned on. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 6 Turn on the monitor's power button should be blue. Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to the ideal settings for the best viewing angle... the power button turns on your display image to the ideal settings. 5 Use the on page 13. Starting the monitor To start the monitor: 1 Press the power button on the front of your monitor may vary from that shown.) 12 Power button 2 Turn on . (The appearance of your computer is not blue...
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...to the settings, even if you turn off the monitor. (The appearance of your monitor may vary from that lets you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for the monitor. OSD inactive: Press to automatically optimize the monitor's image position, clock, and phase. • ...controls, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through menus and adjust OSD options. www.emachines.com Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on page 17. Monitor buttons This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that shown...
...to the settings, even if you turn off the monitor. (The appearance of your monitor may vary from that lets you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for the monitor. OSD inactive: Press to automatically optimize the monitor's image position, clock, and phase. • ...controls, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through menus and adjust OSD options. www.emachines.com Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on page 17. Monitor buttons This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that shown...
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Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings: Tip While the OSD is automatically adjusted to the ideal settings for your ...
Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings: Tip While the OSD is automatically adjusted to the ideal settings for your ...
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..., and gamma. Gamma-Customizes the gamma level. www.emachines.com OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to maximize the life of the monitor backlights. Contrast-Adjusts the level of white between the ... can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. You may need to its optimum settings. Reset-Resets the monitor to readjust brightness after the monitor warms up. Picture-Opens the Picture menu, where you can adjust image size ...
..., and gamma. Gamma-Customizes the gamma level. www.emachines.com OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to maximize the life of the monitor backlights. Contrast-Adjusts the level of white between the ... can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. You may need to its optimum settings. Reset-Resets the monitor to readjust brightness after the monitor warms up. Picture-Opens the Picture menu, where you can adjust image size ...
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...resolution, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on the screen background. LED Brightness-Changes the brightness of the OSD. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Description H-Position-Moves the display image left and right. Language-Changes ...button to configure the vertical position automatically. Phase-Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on page 17. You can also press the Auto button to configure the horizontal position automatically. Information-Displays the current screen resolution. 16
...resolution, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on the screen background. LED Brightness-Changes the brightness of the OSD. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Description H-Position-Moves the display image left and right. Language-Changes ...button to configure the vertical position automatically. Phase-Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on page 17. You can also press the Auto button to configure the horizontal position automatically. Information-Displays the current screen resolution. 16
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... the Colors list, then click the color depth you want . Shortcut You can be displayed on your monitor. The optimum resolution for your Control Panel is 1440 × 900. 17 www.emachines.com Changing Windows screen settings Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic... monitor settings you may need to change to save your changes. Type adjusting monitor settings in Category View, click Appearance and Themes....
... the Colors list, then click the color depth you want . Shortcut You can be displayed on your monitor. The optimum resolution for your Control Panel is 1440 × 900. 17 www.emachines.com Changing Windows screen settings Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic... monitor settings you may need to change to save your changes. Type adjusting monitor settings in Category View, click Appearance and Themes....
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If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the display image may look slightly "fuzzy." Mode Mode name and resolution Horizontal Vertical Available in DVI mode frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (19-inch model) 1 ....025 Yes 15 VESA 1440 × 900 55.935 59.887 Yes 16 VESA 1440 × 900 70.635 74.984 No 18 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 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 Mode name and resolution Horizontal Vertical Available in DVI mode frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (19-inch model) 1 ....025 Yes 15 VESA 1440 × 900 55.935 59.887 Yes 16 VESA 1440 × 900 70.635 74.984 No 18 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Video modes Your monitor supports several video modes.
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...state LED indicator 17-inch power consumption 19-inch power consumption On Active Off Blue Orange < 25 W When your computer goes into their products to reduce energy consumption during periods of computer equipment to build circuitry into the energy saving mode, the monitor enters the ...the Active Off mode the Power LED turns orange. www.emachines.com Power management ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, eMachines has determined that supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) Protocol, the monitor can be reduced to a computer that this product meets ...
...state LED indicator 17-inch power consumption 19-inch power consumption On Active Off Blue Orange < 25 W When your computer goes into their products to reduce energy consumption during periods of computer equipment to build circuitry into the energy saving mode, the monitor enters the ...the Active Off mode the Power LED turns orange. www.emachines.com Power management ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, eMachines has determined that supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) Protocol, the monitor can be reduced to a computer that this product meets ...
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...'s user guide for more information about the picture quality. Caution Do not use a soft cloth slightly moistened with the monitor, the information in this monitor as your notebook's display, an externally attached display, and both at the same time. Notebook computers typically have two options... may help you can also use near water. • Keep the monitor away from radiators or heat vents. • Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Maintaining To keep the monitor in optimal working order: • Do not block the ventilation holes....
...'s user guide for more information about the picture quality. Caution Do not use a soft cloth slightly moistened with the monitor, the information in this monitor as your notebook's display, an externally attached display, and both at the same time. Notebook computers typically have two options... may help you can also use near water. • Keep the monitor away from radiators or heat vents. • Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Maintaining To keep the monitor in optimal working order: • Do not block the ventilation holes....
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www.emachines.com • If the power LED is orange: • Make sure that your computer is turned on. • Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of sleep mode. • Restart your computer with the monitor turned on. • Make sure that the video ...before making a final judgment about color uniformity or brightness. For instructions on page 13. 21 Color is using the VGA cable that came with the monitor turned on page 3. • Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the video cable for ten seconds. Turn the...
www.emachines.com • If the power LED is orange: • Make sure that your computer is turned on. • Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of sleep mode. • Restart your computer with the monitor turned on. • Make sure that the video ...before making a final judgment about color uniformity or brightness. For instructions on page 13. 21 Color is using the VGA cable that came with the monitor turned on page 3. • Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the video cable for ten seconds. Turn the...