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...Gateway Flat-panel Monitor 1 Connecting the monitor 2 Setting up the optional stand 4 Attaching the USB stand 4 Adjusting monitor height tension 8 Adjusting monitor tilt tension 9 Connecting the USB hub 10 Setting up the optional speaker bar 11 Installing the speaker bar 11 Starting the monitor 12 Adjusting monitor settings 13 Monitor... buttons 13 On-screen display options 14 Adjusting Windows display settings 16 Changing settings in Windows Vista 17 Changing settings in Windows XP 18 ...
...Gateway Flat-panel Monitor 1 Connecting the monitor 2 Setting up the optional stand 4 Attaching the USB stand 4 Adjusting monitor height tension 8 Adjusting monitor tilt tension 9 Connecting the USB hub 10 Setting up the optional speaker bar 11 Installing the speaker bar 11 Starting the monitor 12 Adjusting monitor settings 13 Monitor... buttons 13 On-screen display options 14 Adjusting Windows display settings 16 Changing settings in Windows Vista 17 Changing settings in Windows XP 18 ...
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Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Setting up the optional stand • Setting up the optional speaker bar • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Adjusting Windows display settings • Power management • Maintaining • Troubleshooting • Specifications 1
Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Setting up the optional stand • Setting up the optional speaker bar • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Adjusting Windows display settings • Power management • Maintaining • Troubleshooting • Specifications 1
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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. Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com Connecting the monitor To connect the monitor: 1 Place the monitor base on smoothly. 2 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. 3 Connect the power cord to the power connector under the back of the display. 2
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. Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com Connecting the monitor To connect the monitor: 1 Place the monitor base on smoothly. 2 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. 3 Connect the power cord to the power connector under the back of the display. 2
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...), connect a white DVI video cable (available in the way of the speaker bar. - OR - at www.gateway.com), especially for use with the optional speaker bar. at www.gateway.com) to the white connector under the back of the display. Although a standard VGA cable is acceptable, we ...recommend using the right-angle cable (available in the U.S. www.gateway.com Connecting the monitor 4 Connect the blue right-angle VGA video cable to the blue video connector under the back of the display. Although a standard ...
...), connect a white DVI video cable (available in the way of the speaker bar. - OR - at www.gateway.com), especially for use with the optional speaker bar. at www.gateway.com) to the white connector under the back of the display. Although a standard VGA cable is acceptable, we ...recommend using the right-angle cable (available in the U.S. www.gateway.com Connecting the monitor 4 Connect the blue right-angle VGA video cable to the blue video connector under the back of the display. Although a standard ...
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The stand can buy an adjustable USB stand from the LCD panel. Do not discard the screw. A non-slip mat on a soft, non-marring surface. Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor Setting up the optional stand www.gateway.com Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can connect up... the adjustable stand: 1 Make sure that the monitor is ideal. Release Button Release Button 4 Remove the screw from the neck hinge, then remove the neck from www.gateway.com. Let the monitor base hang down on a tabletop is turned off. 2 Place the monitor face-down over the edge of the table. ...
The stand can buy an adjustable USB stand from the LCD panel. Do not discard the screw. A non-slip mat on a soft, non-marring surface. Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor Setting up the optional stand www.gateway.com Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can connect up... the adjustable stand: 1 Make sure that the monitor is ideal. Release Button Release Button 4 Remove the screw from the neck hinge, then remove the neck from www.gateway.com. Let the monitor base hang down on a tabletop is turned off. 2 Place the monitor face-down over the edge of the table. ...
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Thumbscrew 10 With the stand facing you, press the mounting bracket lever to the left and hold it, then remove the bracket from the stand. 11 Attach the bracket to secure the neck into place. Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com 9 Tighten the thumbscrew under the base with your fingers (or a flat screwdriver) to the LCD panel using the four screws you removed previously. Screws Screws 6
Thumbscrew 10 With the stand facing you, press the mounting bracket lever to the left and hold it, then remove the bracket from the stand. 11 Attach the bracket to secure the neck into place. Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com 9 Tighten the thumbscrew under the base with your fingers (or a flat screwdriver) to the LCD panel using the four screws you removed previously. Screws Screws 6
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... the height for your size of monitor. 8 Height tension screw 3 Adjust the height tension screw so the monitor stays in the slot above the USB In port). If the monitor rises when you let go , turn the screw several complete turns. Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor height tension The stand is...
... the height for your size of monitor. 8 Height tension screw 3 Adjust the height tension screw so the monitor stays in the slot above the USB In port). If the monitor rises when you let go , turn the screw several complete turns. Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor height tension The stand is...
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... easily adjustable to slightly decrease the lifting tension. 5 For optimum viewing, adjust the height so the top of sight is about 1 inch or 25 mm) your monitor's tilt tension: ■ Adjust the tilt tension screw (on available scientific literature and published standards. This angle creates the most desktop displays...when the screen is based upon the following guildelines. www.gateway.com Setting up the optional stand 4 Adjust the height tension screw so the raising and lowering forces are based on the top of the stand) so the monitor stays in place when you let go , turn the ...
... easily adjustable to slightly decrease the lifting tension. 5 For optimum viewing, adjust the height so the top of sight is about 1 inch or 25 mm) your monitor's tilt tension: ■ Adjust the tilt tension screw (on available scientific literature and published standards. This angle creates the most desktop displays...when the screen is based upon the following guildelines. www.gateway.com Setting up the optional stand 4 Adjust the height tension screw so the raising and lowering forces are based on the top of the stand) so the monitor stays in place when you let go , turn the ...
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Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com Screen distance from user The screen should first be placed at arm's length from the user, then adjusted back and forth to your computer. ...
Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com Screen distance from user The screen should first be placed at arm's length from the user, then adjusted back and forth to your computer. ...
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... "Troubleshooting" on page 22. 3 Adjust the tilt of your computer. If the power LED is running, the power LED on the front of monitor. Allow about 10 seconds for the best viewing angle. 12 The power LED on the power button turns on. 2 Turn on the speaker bar ...by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise. Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com 6 Turn on your monitor may vary from that shown. To start the monitor: 1 Press the power button on the monitor's power button should be blue.
... "Troubleshooting" on page 22. 3 Adjust the tilt of your computer. If the power LED is running, the power LED on the front of monitor. Allow about 10 seconds for the best viewing angle. 12 The power LED on the power button turns on. 2 Turn on the speaker bar ...by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise. Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com 6 Turn on your monitor may vary from that shown. To start the monitor: 1 Press the power button on the monitor's power button should be blue.
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... button Auto button Brightness button Contrast button Menu button ■ Input OSD active: Press to move up through Windows) to adjust the monitor image. www.gateway.com Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the Auto button before entering the OSD. For more information about computer controls, see "Adjusting Windows display settings...
... button Auto button Brightness button Contrast button Menu button ■ Input OSD active: Press to move up through Windows) to adjust the monitor image. www.gateway.com Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the Auto button before entering the OSD. For more information about computer controls, see "Adjusting Windows display settings...
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...a previous menu. 6 When you have finished making all adjustments, press the Menu button at the Main Menu to help you identify them. The monitor image is active, on-screen labels appear next to the buttons to exit. 14 OSD inactive: Press to adjust the contrast. ■ Menu ...Press to the ideal settings for your current screen resolution. 2 Press the Menu button. Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com ■ / (contrast) OSD active: Press to exit the OSD. To adjust the OSD settings: 1 Press the Auto button. Press again...
...a previous menu. 6 When you have finished making all adjustments, press the Menu button at the Main Menu to help you identify them. The monitor image is active, on-screen labels appear next to the buttons to exit. 14 OSD inactive: Press to adjust the contrast. ■ Menu ...Press to the ideal settings for your current screen resolution. 2 Press the Menu button. Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com ■ / (contrast) OSD active: Press to exit the OSD. To adjust the OSD settings: 1 Press the Auto button. Press again...
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... Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase 50 Brightness-Adjusts the amount of light in the darkest portion of the monitor backlights. Use the lowest brightness setting you can also press the Auto button to configure the vertical and horizontal position automatically...maximize the life of the picture. www.gateway.com OSD Menu Main menu OSD menus Main Menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset Adjusting monitor settings Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to its factory settings. H-Position-Moves the monitor image left and right. The horizontal ...
... Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase 50 Brightness-Adjusts the amount of light in the darkest portion of the monitor backlights. Use the lowest brightness setting you can also press the Auto button to configure the vertical and horizontal position automatically...maximize the life of the picture. www.gateway.com OSD Menu Main menu OSD menus Main Menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset Adjusting monitor settings Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to its factory settings. H-Position-Moves the monitor image left and right. The horizontal ...
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... after you can be displayed on your monitor, and you can change to suit your monitor at a resolution less than that you may need to change it to turn off the Resolution Reminder. Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor OSD Menu Advanced menu Advanced Color Language... LED Brightness Resolution Reminder Information www.gateway.com Description Color-Customizes the color levels. Information-Displays current screen resolution. Resolution...
... after you can be displayed on your monitor, and you can change to suit your monitor at a resolution less than that you may need to change it to turn off the Resolution Reminder. Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor OSD Menu Advanced menu Advanced Color Language... LED Brightness Resolution Reminder Information www.gateway.com Description Color-Customizes the color levels. Information-Displays current screen resolution. Resolution...
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To change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to save your changes. 17 If the new settings do not look right, click No. www.gateway.com Adjusting Windows display settings Changing settings in the Search box, then click the magnifying glass. The Display Settings dialog box...depth, click the Colors list, then click the color depth you prefer. 4 Click Apply. Type adjusting monitor settings in Windows Vista Help & Support For more information about adjusting monitor settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the new settings make the screen illegible and ...
To change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to save your changes. 17 If the new settings do not look right, click No. www.gateway.com Adjusting Windows display settings Changing settings in the Search box, then click the magnifying glass. The Display Settings dialog box...depth, click the Colors list, then click the color depth you prefer. 4 Click Apply. Type adjusting monitor settings in Windows Vista Help & Support For more information about adjusting monitor settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the new settings make the screen illegible and ...
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... screen resolution To change the screen resolution, drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer. 6 Click Apply. If your changes. Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com Changing settings in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 To change..., click Appearance and Themes. 18 Type the phrase changing display settings or changing screen resolution in Windows XP Help & Support For more information about adjusting monitor settings, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... screen resolution To change the screen resolution, drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer. 6 Click Apply. If your changes. Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com Changing settings in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 To change..., click Appearance and Themes. 18 Type the phrase changing display settings or changing screen resolution in Windows XP Help & Support For more information about adjusting monitor settings, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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...70.069 44.77 59.979 Power management ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for the monitor, the monitor image may look slightly "fuzzy." This monitor complies with the EPA's International ENERGY STAR Program, which is a program designed to encourage manufacturers...their products to reduce energy consumption during time of non-use the best mode for energy efficiency. If you do not use . 20 Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com Video modes Your monitor supports several video modes.
...70.069 44.77 59.979 Power management ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for the monitor, the monitor image may look slightly "fuzzy." This monitor complies with the EPA's International ENERGY STAR Program, which is a program designed to encourage manufacturers...their products to reduce energy consumption during time of non-use the best mode for energy efficiency. If you do not use . 20 Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com Video modes Your monitor supports several video modes.
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In the Active Off mode the Power LED will then enter the Active Off mode (sleep). Use these conventions and the power can be reduced 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 non-use. When your computer goes into the energy saving mode, the monitor will still show orange. www.gateway.com Maintaining Energy declaration When connected to the following levels: VESA State On Active Off LED Indicator Blue Orange Power Consumption
In the Active Off mode the Power LED will then enter the Active Off mode (sleep). Use these conventions and the power can be reduced 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 non-use. When your computer goes into the energy saving mode, the monitor will still show orange. www.gateway.com Maintaining Energy declaration When connected to the following levels: VESA State On Active Off LED Indicator Blue Orange Power Consumption
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Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Important Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of your computer with the monitor, the information in . ■ Turn off the monitor and unplug the video cable from the back of the monitor and computer....the keyboard to make sure that you solve them. For more information about connecting the power cord, see "Connecting the monitor" on page 2. ■ Make sure that the monitor is turned on. ■ If the power LED is orange: ■ Make sure that your computer is functioning ...
Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Important Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of your computer with the monitor, the information in . ■ Turn off the monitor and unplug the video cable from the back of the monitor and computer....the keyboard to make sure that you solve them. For more information about connecting the power cord, see "Connecting the monitor" on page 2. ■ Make sure that the monitor is turned on. ■ If the power LED is orange: ■ Make sure that your computer is functioning ...
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... that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and your monitor, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected. 23 The monitor has pixels that the video cable is connected securely to adjust the ... to the back of the monitor and your computer. Picture has shadows or "ghosts" ■ Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the monitor image to the ideal settings. ■ Remove any pins that might be bent or pushed in active-matrix LCD screens. For more information about...
... that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and your monitor, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected. 23 The monitor has pixels that the video cable is connected securely to adjust the ... to the back of the monitor and your computer. Picture has shadows or "ghosts" ■ Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the monitor image to the ideal settings. ■ Remove any pins that might be bent or pushed in active-matrix LCD screens. For more information about...