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Contents Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Connecting your monitor 2 Attaching the base 2 Connecting video inputs 3 Connecting power 4 Connecting a security cable 4 Starting your monitor 5 Adjusting monitor settings 6 Using the monitor buttons 6 On-screen display options 7 Changing Windows screen settings 10 Changing color depth ... Image is not sized or centered correctly 13 Your monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright 13 Connecting a game console 13 Specifications 14 Video modes 15 Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 17 Environmental information 19 i
Contents Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Connecting your monitor 2 Attaching the base 2 Connecting video inputs 3 Connecting power 4 Connecting a security cable 4 Starting your monitor 5 Adjusting monitor settings 6 Using the monitor buttons 6 On-screen display options 7 Changing Windows screen settings 10 Changing color depth ... Image is not sized or centered correctly 13 Your monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright 13 Connecting a game console 13 Specifications 14 Video modes 15 Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 17 Environmental information 19 i
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www.gateway.com Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and your monitor so you can reach the back of each. 2 If 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 is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the white connector on the display. 3 Make sure that your computer. 3 OR Connect the blue VGA video cable to the blue connector on the display. -
www.gateway.com Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and your monitor so you can reach the back of each. 2 If 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 is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the white connector on the display. 3 Make sure that your computer. 3 OR Connect the blue VGA video cable to the blue connector on the display. -
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... blue or you do not see "Adjusting monitor settings" on the side of your monitor for the display image to adjust other monitor settings. If the power LED is running, the power LED on page 11. 3 Adjust the tilt of your monitor. www.gateway.com Starting your monitor To start your monitor: 1 Press the (power) button on page...
... blue or you do not see "Adjusting monitor settings" on the side of your monitor for the display image to adjust other monitor settings. If the power LED is running, the power LED on page 11. 3 Adjust the tilt of your monitor. www.gateway.com Starting your monitor To start your monitor: 1 Press the (power) button on page...
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...if you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for your monitor. For more information about computer controls, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on -screen display (OSD) that lets you turn off your monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to open...OSD active: Press to move to move down through menus and adjust OSD options. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Adjusting monitor settings Use your monitor controls (located on your monitor. Input button Auto button Brightness button Contrast button Menu button • Input OSD active: Press ...
...if you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for your monitor. For more information about computer controls, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on -screen display (OSD) that lets you turn off your monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to open...OSD active: Press to move to move down through menus and adjust OSD options. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Adjusting monitor settings Use your monitor controls (located on your monitor. Input button Auto button Brightness button Contrast button Menu button • Input OSD active: Press ...
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www.gateway.com 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 current screen resolution. 2 ... or setting. 4 Press the / (brightness) or / (contrast) button to adjust the setting or change the option. 5 Press the Input button to return to exit. 7 The display image is active, on-screen labels appear next to the buttons to help you have finished making all adjustments, press the Menu button at the...
www.gateway.com 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 current screen resolution. 2 ... or setting. 4 Press the / (brightness) or / (contrast) button to adjust the setting or change the option. 5 Press the Input button to return to exit. 7 The display image is active, on-screen labels appear next to the buttons to help you have finished making all adjustments, press the Menu button at the...
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...you can adjust the color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you can adjust image size and minimize distortions. Reset-Resets the monitor to its factory settings. Contrast-Adjusts the level of white between ...the lightest and darkest portions of the picture. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture ...
...you can adjust the color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you can adjust image size and minimize distortions. Reset-Resets the monitor to its factory settings. Contrast-Adjusts the level of white between ...the lightest and darkest portions of the picture. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture ...
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www.gateway.com OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Description H-Position-Moves the display image left and right. V-Position-Moves the display image up and down. The horizontal screen size will also change your computer's settings to Day Mode or Nite ... the OSD. Clock-Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters. Resolution Reminder-If the computer display input is not set to turn off the Resolution Reminder. For information on changing your monitor at a resolution less than that, use the optimum 1440 × 900...
www.gateway.com OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Description H-Position-Moves the display image left and right. V-Position-Moves the display image up and down. The horizontal screen size will also change your computer's settings to Day Mode or Nite ... the OSD. Clock-Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters. Resolution Reminder-If the computer display input is not set to turn off the Resolution Reminder. For information on changing your monitor at a resolution less than that, use the optimum 1440 × 900...
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... You can also adjust settings such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the desktop, then click Properties. If the color in Windows XP: 1 Right-click any empty space on your monitor. Type adjusting monitor settings in Windows Vista: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance... of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to display images on your monitor. To change the color depth or screen resolution in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Changing Windows screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen ...
... You can also adjust settings such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the desktop, then click Properties. If the color in Windows XP: 1 Right-click any empty space on your monitor. Type adjusting monitor settings in Windows Vista: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance... of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to display images on your monitor. To change the color depth or screen resolution in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Changing Windows screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen ...
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When your computer goes into the energy saving mode, your monitor can be reduced to a computer that supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) Protocol, your monitor will still show orange. In the Active Off mode the Power LED will then enter the Active Off mode (sleep). www.gateway.com Power management Energy declaration When connected to the following levels: VESA State LED Indicator Power Consumption On Blue Use these conventions and the power can conserve significant energy by reducing power consumption during periods of non-use.
When your computer goes into the energy saving mode, your monitor can be reduced to a computer that supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) Protocol, your monitor will still show orange. In the Active Off mode the Power LED will then enter the Active Off mode (sleep). www.gateway.com Power management Energy declaration When connected to the following levels: VESA State LED Indicator Power Consumption On Blue Use these conventions and the power can conserve significant energy by reducing power consumption during periods of non-use.
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... computers typically have two options: • If your notebook supports dual displays, you toggle between your notebook's display, an externally attached display, and both at the same time. If your monitor is connected securely to both the back of your monitor and your computer. Picture has shadows or "ghosts" • Press ... the video cable for ten seconds. For more information about connecting the video cable, see "Connecting power" on page 3. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor No picture • Make sure that the power cord is connected securely to both the back of your...
... computers typically have two options: • If your notebook supports dual displays, you toggle between your notebook's display, an externally attached display, and both at the same time. If your monitor is connected securely to both the back of your monitor and your computer. Picture has shadows or "ghosts" • Press ... the video cable for ten seconds. For more information about connecting the video cable, see "Connecting power" on page 3. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor No picture • Make sure that the power cord is connected securely to both the back of your...
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...displays: • Newer games are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to the ideal settings. • Make sure that your game console to a minimum. Your monitor...monitor, use optional video cables (available at least 30 minutes before making a complete system backup before changing the System Registry. See the Gateway support Web site (www.gateway... the display image to... your monitor warms up...www.gateway.com...Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are adding support for updates. You can display...display control panel: •...
...displays: • Newer games are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to the ideal settings. • Make sure that your game console to a minimum. Your monitor...monitor, use optional video cables (available at least 30 minutes before making a complete system backup before changing the System Registry. See the Gateway support Web site (www.gateway... the display image to... your monitor warms up...www.gateway.com...Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are adding support for updates. You can display...display control panel: •...
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... in your area. ■ If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing, or trading in your reminder to www.gateway.com/recycle.html. 19 Recycling Hg Warning THE LAMP IN THIS DISPLAY CONTAINS MERCURY. This product may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your... Gateway notebook, see "Changing power-saving settings" in the online Reference Guide. With your help you practice other components except memory...
... in your area. ■ If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing, or trading in your reminder to www.gateway.com/recycle.html. 19 Recycling Hg Warning THE LAMP IN THIS DISPLAY CONTAINS MERCURY. This product may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your... Gateway notebook, see "Changing power-saving settings" in the online Reference Guide. With your help you practice other components except memory...
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Contents Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor 1 Connecting the monitor 2 Attaching the optional stand 4 Adjusting the height-adjustable stand 7 Starting the monitor 8 Adjusting monitor settings 9 Monitor controls 9 On-screen display options 10 Computer controls 13 Video modes 17 Power management 19 ENERGY STAR 19 Energy declaration 19 Maintenance 20 Troubleshooting 20 No power 20 No picture 21 Display colors are wrong 21...
Contents Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor 1 Connecting the monitor 2 Attaching the optional stand 4 Adjusting the height-adjustable stand 7 Starting the monitor 8 Adjusting monitor settings 9 Monitor controls 9 On-screen display options 10 Computer controls 13 Video modes 17 Power management 19 ENERGY STAR 19 Energy declaration 19 Maintenance 20 Troubleshooting 20 No power 20 No picture 21 Display colors are wrong 21...
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Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Connecting the monitor To connect the monitor: 1 Place the monitor base on a table top, then slide the monitor neck down onto the base until it clicks into place. 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 www.gateway.com
Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Connecting the monitor To connect the monitor: 1 Place the monitor base on a table top, then slide the monitor neck down onto the base until it clicks into place. 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 www.gateway.com
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OR - If your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable (not included) to the white connector under the back of your computer is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the blue video connector under the back of the display. - You can buy a DVI video cable from www.gateway.com. 5 Make sure that your computer. 6 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet. www.gateway.com 3 Connecting the monitor 4 Connect the blue VGA video cable to the matching video port on the back of the display.
OR - If your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable (not included) to the white connector under the back of your computer is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the blue video connector under the back of the display. - You can buy a DVI video cable from www.gateway.com. 5 Make sure that your computer. 6 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet. www.gateway.com 3 Connecting the monitor 4 Connect the blue VGA video cable to the matching video port on the back of the display.
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... your computer. Allow about 10 seconds for the current screen resolution. If the power LED is 1280 × 1024. 8 www.gateway.com This will automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings for the display image to adjust other monitor settings. The power LED on the power button turns on. 2 Turn on the...
... your computer. Allow about 10 seconds for the current screen resolution. If the power LED is 1280 × 1024. 8 www.gateway.com This will automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings for the display image to adjust other monitor settings. The power LED on the power button turns on. 2 Turn on the...
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...you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for the monitor. Input button Auto button Brightness button Contrast button Menu ...page 13. Monitor controls This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you turn off the monitor. OSD inactive: Press to open a menu or setting. OSD inactive: Automatically optimizes the monitor's image ...position, clock, and phase. ■ / (brightness) OSD active: Press to adjust the display image. Adjusting monitor settings Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself)...
...you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for the monitor. Input button Auto button Brightness button Contrast button Menu ...page 13. Monitor controls This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you turn off the monitor. OSD inactive: Press to open a menu or setting. OSD inactive: Automatically optimizes the monitor's image ...position, clock, and phase. ■ / (brightness) OSD active: Press to adjust the display image. Adjusting monitor settings Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself)...
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...level or change the option. 4 Press the Menu button to return to a previous menu. 5 When you identify them. 10 www.gateway.com Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor ■ / (contrast) OSD active: Press to move to a previous menu. Press again to exit or move down through menu ...selections and adjust OSD options. On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings: 1 Press the Menu button. Tips & ...
...level or change the option. 4 Press the Menu button to return to a previous menu. 5 When you identify them. 10 www.gateway.com Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor ■ / (contrast) OSD active: Press to move to a previous menu. Press again to exit or move down through menu ...selections and adjust OSD options. On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings: 1 Press the Menu button. Tips & ...
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Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Gamma-Customizes the gamma level. Use the lowest brightness setting you can adjust image size and minimize distortions. Contrast-Adjusts the ...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. www.gateway.com 11 OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset Picture menu...
Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Gamma-Customizes the gamma level. Use the lowest brightness setting you can adjust image size and minimize distortions. Contrast-Adjusts the ...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. www.gateway.com 11 OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset Picture menu...
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...screen size will also change. Color-Customizes the color levels. Clock-Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters. LED Brightness-Changes the brightness of the OSD. Language-Changes the language of the Standby and Power LED to...position automatically. Phase-Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. Information-Displays current screen resolution. 12 www.gateway.com Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase 50 Advanced menu Advanced Color Language ...
...screen size will also change. Color-Customizes the color levels. Clock-Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters. LED Brightness-Changes the brightness of the OSD. Language-Changes the language of the Standby and Power LED to...position automatically. Phase-Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. Information-Displays current screen resolution. 12 www.gateway.com Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase 50 Advanced menu Advanced Color Language ...