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Contents Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Unpacking the monitor 2 Setting up the monitor 2 Attaching the base 2 Connecting cables 3 Connecting a security cable 4 Turning on the monitor 4 Adjusting monitor settings 5 Monitor buttons 5 On-screen display options 6 Changing Windows screen settings 8 Power management 9 Energy declaration 9 ...Picture has shadows or "ghosts 11 Color is not uniform 11 Image is not sized or centered correctly 11 The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright 12 Connecting a game console 12 Video modes 13 Safety, Regulatory...
Contents Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Unpacking the monitor 2 Setting up the monitor 2 Attaching the base 2 Connecting cables 3 Connecting a security cable 4 Turning on the monitor 4 Adjusting monitor settings 5 Monitor buttons 5 On-screen display options 6 Changing Windows screen settings 8 Power management 9 Energy declaration 9 ...Picture has shadows or "ghosts 11 Color is not uniform 11 Image is not sized or centered correctly 11 The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright 12 Connecting a game console 12 Video modes 13 Safety, Regulatory...
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Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor • Unpacking the monitor • Setting up the monitor • Turning on the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Power management • Maintaining • Troubleshooting 1
Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor • Unpacking the monitor • Setting up the monitor • Turning on the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Power management • Maintaining • Troubleshooting 1
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Setting up the monitor To set up the monitor, first attach the base, then connect cables. Attaching the base To attach the base: • Place the base on a table top, then press the base's release button while you are missing any items, call Customer Care. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Unpacking the monitor Your monitor box should contain the following items: • Monitor (with neck attached) • Base (to connect to the neck) • This User Guide • VGA cable • Power cord € If you slide the monitor neck down onto the base. 2
Setting up the monitor To set up the monitor, first attach the base, then connect cables. Attaching the base To attach the base: • Place the base on a table top, then press the base's release button while you are missing any items, call Customer Care. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Unpacking the monitor Your monitor box should contain the following items: • Monitor (with neck attached) • Base (to connect to the neck) • This User Guide • VGA cable • Power cord € If you slide the monitor neck down onto the base. 2
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We recommend using a surge protector to the power connector under the back of the monitor. 2 Make sure that your monitor from voltage spikes. 3 www.emachines.com Connecting cables To connect video and power cables: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each, then connect the blue VGA video cable... protect your computer is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the matching video port on the back of the monitor. 4 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded (three-prong) AC power outlet.
We recommend using a surge protector to the power connector under the back of the monitor. 2 Make sure that your monitor from voltage spikes. 3 www.emachines.com Connecting cables To connect video and power cables: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each, then connect the blue VGA video cable... protect your computer is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the matching video port on the back of the monitor. 4 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded (three-prong) AC power outlet.
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... it to the lock slot on your monitor. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting a security cable You can secure your monitor to your monitor (cable lock not included). Cable lock slot Turning on the monitor To turn on the monitor: 1 Press the power button at the bottom of your monitor may vary from that shown.) Power LED...
... it to the lock slot on your monitor. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting a security cable You can secure your monitor to your monitor (cable lock not included). Cable lock slot Turning on the monitor To turn on the monitor: 1 Press the power button at the bottom of your monitor may vary from that shown.) Power LED...
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...8226; < and > buttons Press to adjust volume. Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to 5° forward. www.emachines.com 2 Turn on your monitor may vary from 15° back to adjust the display image.... Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press Auto before entering the on page 5. While the...
...8226; < and > buttons Press to adjust volume. Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to 5° forward. www.emachines.com 2 Turn on your monitor may vary from 15° back to adjust the display image.... Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press Auto before entering the on page 5. While the...
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... Mode DDC/CI Settings Select input signal from D-Sub or DVI-D or HDMI Select Wide mode setting for the OSD. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings: 1 Press Auto. Language Selects the language for Full screen,... Aspect ratio mode Turns DDC/CI support on or off. Mode Information Displays the monitor's current resolution, timing, input type, and serial number. Exit Exits the OSD. 4 Press < and > to adjust the setting to the desired...
... Mode DDC/CI Settings Select input signal from D-Sub or DVI-D or HDMI Select Wide mode setting for the OSD. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings: 1 Press Auto. Language Selects the language for Full screen,... Aspect ratio mode Turns DDC/CI support on or off. Mode Information Displays the monitor's current resolution, timing, input type, and serial number. Exit Exits the OSD. 4 Press < and > to adjust the setting to the desired...
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.... If the color in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Changing Windows screen settings Color depth and screen resolution are two of colors your computer uses to display images on your...174;: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Shortcut You can also right-click on the monitor. Help For more information and screen components (such as icons and menu bars) can also right-click on your Windows desktop, then click Properties...
.... If the color in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Changing Windows screen settings Color depth and screen resolution are two of colors your computer uses to display images on your...174;: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Shortcut You can also right-click on the monitor. Help For more information and screen components (such as icons and menu bars) can also right-click on your Windows desktop, then click Properties...
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... mode, move the mouse or press any keyboard key. In the Active Off mode the power LED turns flashing. To "wake" the monitor when it is in the Control Panel 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 time after which the monitor enters these low power states. 9 www.emachines.com Power management Energy declaration When connected to change the period of non-use.
... mode, move the mouse or press any keyboard key. In the Active Off mode the power LED turns flashing. To "wake" the monitor when it is in the Control Panel 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 time after which the monitor enters these low power states. 9 www.emachines.com Power management Energy declaration When connected to change the period of non-use.
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...connecting the power cord, see "Setting up the monitor" on page 2. • Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back 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 your notebook's video port, you have two options: • ...
...connecting the power cord, see "Setting up the monitor" on page 2. • Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back 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 your notebook's video port, you have two options: • ...
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...damaged. • Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in . • Make sure that your monitor connection is not sized or centered correctly • Press Auto to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Change the position ...settings. www.emachines.com • If the power LED is flashing: • Make sure that your computer is turned on. • Move the mouse or press any...
...damaged. • Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in . • Make sure that your monitor connection is not sized or centered correctly • Press Auto to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Change the position ...settings. www.emachines.com • If the power LED is flashing: • Make sure that your computer is turned on. • Move the mouse or press any...
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... need, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on page 8. • If you are trying to match the monitor's optimal (native) setting. For information on adjusting settings, see your gaming console's documentation. 12 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor • If the image looks stretched or fuzzy, you must adjust the operating system's display settings...
... need, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on page 8. • If you are trying to match the monitor's optimal (native) setting. For information on adjusting settings, see your gaming console's documentation. 12 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor • If the image looks stretched or fuzzy, you must adjust the operating system's display settings...
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Video modes Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Mode Mode name and resolution 1 640x480 2 640x480 3 640x480 4 MAC 640x480 5 VESA 720x400 6 SVGA 800x600 7 SVGA 800x600 8 SVGA 800x600 9 SVGA 800x600 10 MAC 832x624 11 XGA ...
Video modes Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Mode Mode name and resolution 1 640x480 2 640x480 3 640x480 4 MAC 640x480 5 VESA 720x400 6 SVGA 800x600 7 SVGA 800x600 8 SVGA 800x600 9 SVGA 800x600 10 MAC 832x624 11 XGA ...
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... Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by eMachines. 15 Your eMachines product is a safety feature. The voltage selector switch is properly grounded when in the monitor case are equipped with this cord will only fit into the monitor ventilation openings. ■ Some products are provided... marked on it to your area. The plug on . ■ When the monitor is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through the monitor. Warning Do not use eMachines products in the documentation before cleaning the system. ■ Unplug the system from...
... Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by eMachines. 15 Your eMachines product is a safety feature. The voltage selector switch is properly grounded when in the monitor case are equipped with this cord will only fit into the monitor ventilation openings. ■ Some products are provided... marked on it to your area. The plug on . ■ When the monitor is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through the monitor. Warning Do not use eMachines products in the documentation before cleaning the system. ■ Unplug the system from...
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... interference regulations of the FCC Rules. www.emachines.com Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. S. A. The following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: E180H/E180HV/E190HQ/E190HQV SKU Number: E180H/E180HV/E190HQ/E190HQV xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name...
... interference regulations of the FCC Rules. www.emachines.com Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. S. A. The following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: E180H/E180HV/E190HQ/E190HQV SKU Number: E180H/E180HV/E190HQ/E190HQV xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name...
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...108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: -. Trademark acknowledgments 1 18 May, 17, 2010 Date European Union www.emachines.com Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Tel : 886-2-2696-1234 Fax....tw And, Acer Europe SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: eMachines Model Number: E180H/E180HV/E190HQ/E190HQV SKU Number: E180H/E180HV/E190HQ/E190HQVxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Is compliant with the essential requirements and...
...108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: -. Trademark acknowledgments 1 18 May, 17, 2010 Date European Union www.emachines.com Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Tel : 886-2-2696-1234 Fax....tw And, Acer Europe SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: eMachines Model Number: E180H/E180HV/E190HQ/E190HQV SKU Number: E180H/E180HV/E190HQ/E190HQVxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Is compliant with the essential requirements and...