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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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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. For telephone numbers, see the label on the back of your monitor. 2
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Base buttons 3 To set up the optional stand" on page 6. 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. Attaching the base To attach the base: • Place the monitor base on smoothly. 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.
Base buttons 3 To set up the optional stand" on page 6. 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. Attaching the base To attach the base: • Place the monitor base on smoothly. 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.
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... computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable (not included) to the matching video port on the back of your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of the display. In the United States, you can buy a DVI video cable from that shown.) 3 Make sure that... United States, if you are using the optional speaker bar (described in "Setting up the optional speaker bar" on the 19-inch model. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your...
... computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable (not included) to the matching video port on the back of your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of the display. In the United States, you can buy a DVI video cable from that shown.) 3 Make sure that... United States, if you are using the optional speaker bar (described in "Setting up the optional speaker bar" on the 19-inch model. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your...
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...your cable and connector may vary from voltage spikes. To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to protect your monitor from that shown.) 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. Cable lock slot 5 Connecting a security cable You can reach the...back, then connect the power cord to another heavy object) with a cable lock (such as a Kensington™ lock). www.emachines.com Connecting power To connect power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or to the power connector under the back of the...
...your cable and connector may vary from voltage spikes. To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to protect your monitor from that shown.) 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. Cable lock slot 5 Connecting a security cable You can reach the...back, then connect the power cord to another heavy object) with a cable lock (such as a Kensington™ lock). www.emachines.com Connecting power To connect power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or to the power connector under the back of the...
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A non-slip mat on a tabletop is turned off. 2 Place the monitor face-down over the edge of the LCD panel. Screw 4 Remove the four small screws from the back of the table. 3 Remove the screw from the neck hinge, then remove the neck from ...www.gateway.com. You can buy an adjustable USB stand from the LCD panel. To attach the adjustable stand: 1 Make sure that the monitor is ideal. Save the four screws. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Setting up the optional stand Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can...
A non-slip mat on a tabletop is turned off. 2 Place the monitor face-down over the edge of the LCD panel. Screw 4 Remove the four small screws from the back of the table. 3 Remove the screw from the neck hinge, then remove the neck from ...www.gateway.com. You can buy an adjustable USB stand from the LCD panel. To attach the adjustable stand: 1 Make sure that the monitor is ideal. Save the four screws. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Setting up the optional stand Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can...
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... 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 raise and lower the monitor are not equal. You also need to remove it , then lower the neck into place and release the lever. To adjust your monitor. However, ...the amounts of force required to the right and hold it from below the base to change the stand's height tension. 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 the base.
... 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 raise and lower the monitor are not equal. You also need to remove it , then lower the neck into place and release the lever. To adjust your monitor. However, ...the amounts of force required to the right and hold it from below the base to change the stand's height tension. 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 the base.
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...the screw counter-clockwise several complete turns. If the monitor rises when you let go . If the monitor lowers by itself when you let go, turn the screw clockwise several times before the tension is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below eye level. 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 place when you let go , turn the screw clockwise one...
...the screw counter-clockwise several complete turns. If the monitor rises when you let go . If the monitor lowers by itself when you let go, turn the screw clockwise several times before the tension is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below eye level. 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 place when you let go , turn the screw clockwise one...
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... the user, then adjusted back and forth to the bottom. This angle creates the most desktop displays. To use ) is tilted upward. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is perpendicular to your computer. Screen height The recommended screen height for displays (except in , 4-port, USB 2.0 hub...
... the user, then adjusted back and forth to the bottom. This angle creates the most desktop displays. To use ) is tilted upward. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is perpendicular to your computer. Screen height The recommended screen height for displays (except in , 4-port, USB 2.0 hub...
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...button turns on. (The appearance of your display image to the ideal settings. 5 Use the on-screen display (OSD) to adjust other monitor settings. If the power LED is not blue or you see the Windows desktop, press the Auto button on the right side of the ... 13. After your computer. Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the Auto button before entering the OSD. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 6 Turn on . 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...
...button turns on. (The appearance of your display image to the ideal settings. 5 Use the on-screen display (OSD) to adjust other monitor settings. If the power LED is not blue or you see the Windows desktop, press the Auto button on the right side of the ... 13. After your computer. Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the Auto button before entering the OSD. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 6 Turn on . 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...
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...Press to select the video source. • Auto OSD active: Press to adjust the display image. www.emachines.com Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to open a menu or setting. For more information about ...Menu button • Input OSD active: Press to move up through menus and adjust OSD options. Monitor buttons This monitor features an on page 17. OSD inactive: Press to automatically optimize the monitor's image position, clock, and phase. • / (brightness) OSD active: Press to the...
...Press to select the video source. • Auto OSD active: Press to adjust the display image. www.emachines.com Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to open a menu or setting. For more information about ...Menu button • Input OSD active: Press to move up through menus and adjust OSD options. Monitor buttons This monitor features an on page 17. OSD inactive: Press to automatically optimize the monitor's image position, clock, and phase. • / (brightness) OSD active: Press to the...
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... to the buttons to help you have finished making all adjustments, press the Menu button at the Main Menu to exit. 14 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 a previous menu. 6 When you...
... to the buttons to help you have finished making all adjustments, press the Menu button at the Main Menu to exit. 14 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 a previous menu. 6 When you...
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....emachines.com OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to its factory settings. Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor ...level of white between the lightest and darkest portions of the picture. Reset-Resets the monitor to its optimum settings. You may need to maximize the life of the monitor backlights. Picture-Opens the Picture menu, where you are comfortable with to readjust brightness after...
....emachines.com OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to its factory settings. Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor ...level of white between the lightest and darkest portions of the picture. Reset-Resets the monitor to its optimum settings. You may need to maximize the life of the monitor backlights. Picture-Opens the Picture menu, where you are comfortable with to readjust brightness after...
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...position automatically. The horizontal screen size will also change your computer's display resolution, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on page 17. You can also press the Auto button to turn off the Resolution Reminder. V-Position-Moves the display image up and down....the brightness of the OSD. For information on the screen background. Information-Displays the current screen resolution. 16 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. Clock-...
...position automatically. The horizontal screen size will also change your computer's display resolution, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on page 17. You can also press the Auto button to turn off the Resolution Reminder. V-Position-Moves the display image up and down....the brightness of the OSD. For information on the screen background. Information-Displays the current screen resolution. 16 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. Clock-...
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...Shortcut You can also right-click on your Windows desktop, then click Properties. 2 Click Display. Type adjusting monitor settings in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. Color quality settings: • Low (8-bit) = ...to display images on your monitor. www.emachines.com Changing Windows screen settings Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to ...and screen components (such as icons and menu bars) can also right-click on the monitor. If the color in your changes. Shortcut You can be displayed on your Windows desktop...
...Shortcut You can also right-click on your Windows desktop, then click Properties. 2 Click Display. Type adjusting monitor settings in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. Color quality settings: • Low (8-bit) = ...to display images on your monitor. www.emachines.com Changing Windows screen settings Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to ...and screen components (such as icons and menu bars) can also right-click on the monitor. If the color in your changes. Shortcut You can be displayed on your Windows desktop...
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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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... Program, which is a program designed to encourage manufacturers of computer equipment to build circuitry into the energy saving mode, the monitor enters the Active Off mode (sleep). When your computer goes into their products to reduce energy consumption during periods of non-use... LED indicator 17-inch power consumption 19-inch power consumption On Active Off Blue Orange < 25 W 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 ...
... Program, which is a program designed to encourage manufacturers of computer equipment to build circuitry into the energy saving mode, the monitor enters the Active Off mode (sleep). When your computer goes into their products to reduce energy consumption during periods of non-use... LED indicator 17-inch power consumption 19-inch power consumption On Active Off Blue Orange < 25 W 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 ...
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...; You can use both your notebook's display and this monitor as your notebook's user guide for approximately 30 minutes before making any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Maintaining To keep the monitor in optimal working order: • Do not block the ...ventilation holes. • Do not expose the monitor to both the back of the monitor and the wall outlet. Caution Do not use a...
...; You can use both your notebook's display and this monitor as your notebook's user guide for approximately 30 minutes before making any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Maintaining To keep the monitor in optimal working order: • Do not block the ...ventilation holes. • Do not expose the monitor to both the back of the monitor and the wall outlet. Caution Do not use a...
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... • Use the position controls to adjust the display image position, see "Connecting the monitor" on page 3. Picture has shadows or "ghosts" • Press Menu, then Auto .... For more information about connecting the video cable, see "Adjusting monitor settings" on page 13. 21 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...
... • Use the position controls to adjust the display image position, see "Connecting the monitor" on page 3. Picture has shadows or "ghosts" • Press Menu, then Auto .... For more information about connecting the video cable, see "Adjusting monitor settings" on page 13. 21 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...