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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 ... 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 declaration 19 Maintaining 20 Troubleshooting 20 ...
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 ... 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 declaration 19 Maintaining 20 Troubleshooting 20 ...
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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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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 page 6. To set up the optional stand" on smoothly. Attaching the base To attach the base: • Place the monitor base on a table top, then slide the monitor neck down onto the base until it clicks into place. Base buttons 3
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 page 6. To set up the optional stand" on smoothly. Attaching the base To attach the base: • Place the monitor base on a table top, then slide the monitor neck down onto the base until it clicks into place. Base buttons 3
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... available on the back of the display. 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 can order a right-angle DVI cable from www.gateway.com. - Tip (19-inch model) When using a DVI connection, you can... reach the back of the video cable to the matching video port on the 19-inch model. In...
... available on the back of the display. 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 can order a right-angle DVI cable from www.gateway.com. - Tip (19-inch model) When using a DVI connection, you can... reach the back of the video cable to the matching video port on the 19-inch model. In...
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...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 monitor (cable lock not included). To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to the lock slot on the back of... 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 computer desk (or to another heavy object) with a cable lock (such as a Kensington™...
...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 monitor (cable lock not included). To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to the lock slot on the back of... 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 computer desk (or to another heavy object) with a cable lock (such as a Kensington™...
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To attach the adjustable stand: 1 Make sure that the monitor is ideal. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Setting up the optional stand Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can connect up to four USB devices to your computer's USB ... from the neck hinge, then remove the neck from www.gateway.com. A non-slip mat on a tabletop is turned off. 2 Place the monitor face-down over the edge of the LCD panel. When the stand is connected to the USB 2.0 ports on a stable, soft (non-marring) surface. Screw Screw Screw Screw 5 Slide...
To attach the adjustable stand: 1 Make sure that the monitor is ideal. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Setting up the optional stand Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can connect up to four USB devices to your computer's USB ... from the neck hinge, then remove the neck from www.gateway.com. A non-slip mat on a tabletop is turned off. 2 Place the monitor face-down over the edge of the LCD panel. When the stand is connected to the USB 2.0 ports on a stable, soft (non-marring) surface. Screw Screw Screw Screw 5 Slide...
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... tension: 1 Press the screwdriver access hole cap from the base. You also need to change the stand's height tension. 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 from below the base ... not stay in place when you let go, you need to adjust the stand if the amounts of force required to raise and lower the monitor are not equal. Screwdriver access cap 8 To adjust your...
... tension: 1 Press the screwdriver access hole cap from the base. You also need to change the stand's height tension. 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 from below the base ... not stay in place when you let go, you need to adjust the stand if the amounts of force required to raise and lower the monitor are not equal. Screwdriver access cap 8 To adjust your...
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...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 monitor. 4 Adjust the height tension screw so the raising and lowering forces are equalized, turn the screw counter-clockwise several complete turns. If the monitor ... screw clockwise one complete turn the screw clockwise several times before the tension is correct for your monitor's tilt tension: • Adjust the tilt tension screw (on the back of the monitor is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below eye level. Height tension screw 3 Adjust the height ...
...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 monitor. 4 Adjust the height tension screw so the raising and lowering forces are equalized, turn the screw counter-clockwise several complete turns. If the monitor ... screw clockwise one complete turn the screw clockwise several times before the tension is correct for your monitor's tilt tension: • Adjust the tilt tension screw (on the back of the monitor is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below eye level. Height tension screw 3 Adjust the height ...
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... published standards. Screen distance from user The screen should be placed at or slightly below (about 1 inch or 25 mm) your computer. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is that the top of your computer, the stand's USB hub operates in a comfortable working posture. If the...
... published standards. Screen distance from user The screen should be placed at or slightly below (about 1 inch or 25 mm) your computer. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is that the top of your computer, the stand's USB hub operates in a comfortable working posture. If the...
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Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 6 Turn on the monitor's power button should be blue. The power LED on the power button turns on. (The appearance of the power button is lit when power has ... will automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings for the display image to adjust other monitor settings. Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the Auto button before entering the OSD. After your computer is not blue or you see the Windows desktop, press the Auto ...
Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 6 Turn on the monitor's power button should be blue. The power LED on the power button turns on. (The appearance of the power button is lit when power has ... will automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings for the display image to adjust other monitor settings. Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the Auto button before entering the OSD. After your computer is not blue or you see the Windows desktop, press the Auto ...
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...; Input OSD active: Press to move to open a menu or setting. www.emachines.com Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through menus and adjust OSD options. The monitor saves changes you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for the... clock, and phase. • / (brightness) OSD active: Press to the settings, even if you turn off the monitor. (The appearance of your monitor may vary from that lets you make to move down through menus and adjust OSD options. OSD inactive: Press to select the...
...; Input OSD active: Press to move to open a menu or setting. www.emachines.com Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through menus and adjust OSD options. The monitor saves changes you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for the... clock, and phase. • / (brightness) OSD active: Press to the settings, even if you turn off the monitor. (The appearance of your monitor may vary from that lets you make to move down through menus and adjust OSD options. OSD inactive: Press to select 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 the ideal settings for...
... 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 the ideal settings for...
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... gamma. Gamma-Customizes the gamma level. Picture-Opens the Picture menu, where you are comfortable with to maximize the life of the monitor backlights. Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current...the level of white between the lightest and darkest portions of the picture. www.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. High gamma levels increase white levels and low gamma ...
... gamma. Gamma-Customizes the gamma level. Picture-Opens the Picture menu, where you are comfortable with to maximize the life of the monitor backlights. Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current...the level of white between the lightest and darkest portions of the picture. www.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. High gamma levels increase white levels and low gamma ...
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... press the Auto button to Day Mode or Nite Mode. LED Brightness-Changes the brightness of the OSD. For information on changing your monitor at a resolution less than that, use the optimum 1440 × 900 resolution. Resolution Reminder-If the computer display input is not... set to turn off the Resolution Reminder. 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-Minimizes any...
... press the Auto button to Day Mode or Nite Mode. LED Brightness-Changes the brightness of the OSD. For information on changing your monitor at a resolution less than that, use the optimum 1440 × 900 resolution. Resolution Reminder-If the computer display input is not... set to turn off the Resolution Reminder. 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-Minimizes any...
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... components (such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on your Control Panel is in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type adjusting monitor settings in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. Color depth settings: • Low (8-bit) = 256 colors • Medium (16-bit) = 65,...colors 5 To change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to save your needs. www.emachines.com Changing Windows screen settings Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you want . The Display Settings dialog box opens. Shortcut You can also right-click ...
... components (such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on your Control Panel is in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type adjusting monitor settings in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. Color depth settings: • Low (8-bit) = 256 colors • Medium (16-bit) = 65,...colors 5 To change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to save your needs. www.emachines.com Changing Windows screen settings Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you want . The Display Settings dialog box opens. Shortcut You can also right-click ...
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Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Video modes Your monitor supports several video modes. Mode Mode name and resolution Horizontal Vertical Available in DVI mode frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (19-inch model) 1 VGA 640 × 350 31.469 70.087 No 2 VGA 640 × 480 31.469 59.941 Yes 3 VESA 640 × 480 37....935 59.887 Yes 16 VESA 1440 × 900 70.635 74.984 No 18 If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the display image may look slightly "fuzzy."
Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Video modes Your monitor supports several video modes. Mode Mode name and resolution Horizontal Vertical Available in DVI mode frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (19-inch model) 1 VGA 640 × 350 31.469 70.087 No 2 VGA 640 × 480 31.469 59.941 Yes 3 VESA 640 × 480 37....935 59.887 Yes 16 VESA 1440 × 900 70.635 74.984 No 18 If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the display image may look slightly "fuzzy."
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...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 conserve significant energy by reducing power consumption during...Energy declaration When connected to the following levels: VESA state LED indicator 17-inch power consumption 19-inch power consumption On Active Off Blue Orange < 25 W This monitor complies with the EPA's International ENERGY STAR Program, which is a program designed to encourage ...
...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 conserve significant energy by reducing power consumption during...Energy declaration When connected to the following levels: VESA state LED indicator 17-inch power consumption 19-inch power consumption On Active Off Blue Orange < 25 W This monitor complies with the EPA's International ENERGY STAR Program, which is a program designed to encourage ...
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...have an FN key combination that the power cord is connected correctly to the back of the monitor and the wall outlet. Caution Do not use a soft cloth slightly moistened with the monitor, the information in this troubleshooting section may help you solve them. No picture • ..., an externally attached display, and both at the same time. 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: • If your...
...have an FN key combination that the power cord is connected correctly to the back of the monitor and the wall outlet. Caution Do not use a soft cloth slightly moistened with the monitor, the information in this troubleshooting section may help you solve them. No picture • ..., an externally attached display, and both at the same time. 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: • If your...
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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 ...; Press Menu, then Auto to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Use the position controls to the back of the monitor and your monitor connection is not damaged. • Check the end of your computer. Picture has shadows or "ghosts" • Press Menu, then Auto to ...
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 ...; Press Menu, then Auto to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Use the position controls to the back of the monitor and your monitor connection is not damaged. • Check the end of your computer. Picture has shadows or "ghosts" • Press Menu, then Auto to ...