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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 the white connector on the back of your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable (not included) to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and your monitor so you can reach the back of the video cable to the matching video port on the display. - OR Connect the blue VGA video cable to the blue connector on the display. 3 Make sure that your computer is turned off, then connect the other end of each. 2 If your computer. 3
www.gateway.com Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to the white connector on the back of your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable (not included) to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and your monitor so you can reach the back of the video cable to the matching video port on the display. - OR Connect the blue VGA video cable to the blue connector on the display. 3 Make sure that your computer is turned off, then connect the other end of each. 2 If your computer. 3
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For more information, see a display image, check the connections. After your computer is not blue or you do not see "Adjusting monitor settings" on page 6. 5 For more troubleshooting information, see "Troubleshooting" on page 11. 3 Adjust the tilt of the power button turns on..... The power LED in front of your monitor. Allow about 10 seconds for the best viewing angle. 4 Use the on-screen display (OSD) to appear. Power button 2 Turn on your monitor's power button should be blue. www.gateway.com Starting your monitor To start your monitor: 1 Press the (power) button on ...
For more information, see a display image, check the connections. After your computer is not blue or you do not see "Adjusting monitor settings" on page 6. 5 For more troubleshooting information, see "Troubleshooting" on page 11. 3 Adjust the tilt of the power button turns on..... The power LED in front of your monitor. Allow about 10 seconds for the best viewing angle. 4 Use the on-screen display (OSD) to appear. Power button 2 Turn on your monitor's power button should be blue. www.gateway.com Starting your monitor To start your monitor: 1 Press the (power) button on ...
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... the OSD. 6 OSD inactive: Press to select the video source. • Auto OSD active: Press to adjust the display image. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Adjusting monitor settings Use your monitor controls (located on your monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through menus and adjust OSD options. OSD inactive: Press to adjust the contrast. •...
... the OSD. 6 OSD inactive: Press to select the video source. • Auto OSD active: Press to adjust the display image. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Adjusting monitor settings Use your monitor controls (located on your monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through menus and adjust OSD options. OSD inactive: Press to adjust the contrast. •...
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... the option. 5 Press the Input button to return to a previous menu. 6 When you identify them. 1 Press the Auto button. 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 Press the Menu button. 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 option. 5 Press the Input button to return to a previous menu. 6 When you identify them. 1 Press the Auto button. 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 Press the Menu button. 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 ...
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... adjust the color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Use the lowest brightness setting you can adjust brightness, contrast, gamma, and video scaling. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture ...Geometry Advanced Reset Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to its factory settings. Picture-Opens the Picture menu, where you...
... adjust the color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Use the lowest brightness setting you can adjust brightness, contrast, gamma, and video scaling. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture ...Geometry Advanced Reset Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to its factory settings. Picture-Opens the Picture menu, where you...
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... color levels. For information on changing your monitor at a resolution less than that, use the optimum 1440 × 900 resolution. Clock-Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters. Information-Displays the current screen resolution. 9 Phase-Minimizes...computer's settings to use this option to 1440 × 900, displays a reminder that you prefer using your computer's display resolution, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on the screen background. www.gateway.com OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase ...
... color levels. For information on changing your monitor at a resolution less than that, use the optimum 1440 × 900 resolution. Clock-Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters. Information-Displays the current screen resolution. 9 Phase-Minimizes...computer's settings to use this option to 1440 × 900, displays a reminder that you prefer using your computer's display resolution, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on the screen background. www.gateway.com OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase ...
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... seconds. 5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your changes. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Changing Windows screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after you ...adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Screen resolution is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Settings tab. 3 To change the color depth, click the arrow button to open...
... seconds. 5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your changes. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Changing Windows screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after you ...adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Screen resolution is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Settings tab. 3 To change the color depth, click the arrow button to open...
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Use these conventions and the power can conserve significant energy by reducing power consumption during periods of non-use. www.gateway.com Power management Energy declaration When connected to the following levels: VESA State LED Indicator Power Consumption On Blue In the Active Off mode the Power LED will then enter the Active Off mode (sleep). 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.
Use these conventions and the power can conserve significant energy by reducing power consumption during periods of non-use. www.gateway.com Power management Energy declaration When connected to the following levels: VESA State LED Indicator Power Consumption On Blue In the Active Off mode the Power LED will then enter the Active Off mode (sleep). 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.
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... video inputs" on page 3. • Make sure that your monitor. 12 Display colors are using a VGA connection, make sure that you toggle between your notebook's display, an externally attached display, and both the back of your monitor and the power outlet. For more information about connecting the video ...; Make sure that the video cable is not damaged. • Check the end of the video cable for ten seconds. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor No picture • Make sure that the power cord is functioning correctly, a "No Signal" message appears. For more information. •...
... video inputs" on page 3. • Make sure that your monitor. 12 Display colors are using a VGA connection, make sure that you toggle between your notebook's display, an externally attached display, and both the back of your monitor and the power outlet. For more information about connecting the video ...; Make sure that the video cable is not damaged. • Check the end of the video cable for ten seconds. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor No picture • Make sure that the power cord is functioning correctly, a "No Signal" message appears. For more information. •...
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... final judgment about color uniformity or brightness. Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are trying to this monitor, use optional video cables (available at least 30 minutes before making a complete system backup before changing the System Registry. You can display at 1440 × 900 resolution. •...the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Use the position controls to identify whether a repair or replacement is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. If you are unacceptably numerous ...
... final judgment about color uniformity or brightness. Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are trying to this monitor, use optional video cables (available at least 30 minutes before making a complete system backup before changing the System Registry. You can display at 1440 × 900 resolution. •...the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Use the position controls to identify whether a repair or replacement is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. If you are unacceptably numerous ...
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...in your product's user guide and we will be disposed of life" product. Recycling Hg Warning THE LAMP IN THIS DISPLAY CONTAINS MERCURY. DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAW. The product you , "take it up. This... click Help and Support. For more information about Sleep mode in the municipal waste stream (residential garbage collection). Call Gateway to see "Changing power-saving settings" in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. Finally, we can do your ...disposing of your "end of life" product may contain substances known to www.gateway.com/recycle.html. 19
...in your product's user guide and we will be disposed of life" product. Recycling Hg Warning THE LAMP IN THIS DISPLAY CONTAINS MERCURY. DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAW. The product you , "take it up. This... click Help and Support. For more information about Sleep mode in the municipal waste stream (residential garbage collection). Call Gateway to see "Changing power-saving settings" in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. Finally, we can do your ...disposing of your "end of life" product may contain substances known to www.gateway.com/recycle.html. 19
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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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You can buy a DVI video cable from www.gateway.com. 5 Make sure that your computer is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the matching video port on the back of your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable (not included) to the blue video connector under the back of the display. - If 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 white connector under the back of the display. OR -
You can buy a DVI video cable from www.gateway.com. 5 Make sure that your computer is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the matching video port on the back of your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable (not included) to the blue video connector under the back of the display. - If 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 white connector under the back of the display. OR -
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... right side of the monitor to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings. 5 Use the on-screen display (OSD) to appear. Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Starting the monitor To start the monitor: 1 Press the power button on the front of the monitor for the best viewing angle.... 4 After you do not see "Adjusting monitor settings" on page 9. For more ...
... right side of the monitor to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings. 5 Use the on-screen display (OSD) to appear. Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Starting the monitor To start the monitor: 1 Press the power button on the front of the monitor for the best viewing angle.... 4 After you do not see "Adjusting monitor settings" on page 9. For more ...
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...: Press to move up through Windows) to adjust the display image. OSD inactive: Automatically optimizes the monitor's image position, clock, and phase. ■ / (brightness) OSD active: Press to adjust the brightness. www.gateway.com 9 Adjusting monitor settings Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through menu selections and...
...: Press to move up through Windows) to adjust the display image. OSD inactive: Automatically optimizes the monitor's image position, clock, and phase. ■ / (brightness) OSD active: Press to adjust the brightness. www.gateway.com 9 Adjusting monitor settings Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through menu selections and...
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...the desired 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 Tips & Tricks While the OSD is active, on-screen labels appear next to the buttons to help you have finished making all adjustments, ...press the Menu button at the Main Menu to exit. On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings: 1 Press the Menu button. Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor ■ / (contrast) OSD active: Press to move to a previous menu. OSD inactive: Press...
...the desired 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 Tips & Tricks While the OSD is active, on-screen labels appear next to the buttons to help you have finished making all adjustments, ...press the Menu button at the Main Menu to exit. On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings: 1 Press the Menu button. Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor ■ / (contrast) OSD active: Press to move to a previous menu. OSD inactive: Press...
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... OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset Picture menu Picture Brightness Contrast Gamma 80 Adjusting monitor settings Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to its factory settings. Picture-Opens the Picture menu, where you are comfortable with to readjust brightness after ...of an image. Geometry-Opens the Geometry menu, where you can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. www.gateway.com 11 Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you can adjust brightness, contrast, and gamma.
... OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset Picture menu Picture Brightness Contrast Gamma 80 Adjusting monitor settings Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to its factory settings. Picture-Opens the Picture menu, where you are comfortable with to readjust brightness after ...of an image. Geometry-Opens the Geometry menu, where you can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. www.gateway.com 11 Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you can adjust brightness, contrast, and gamma.
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...button to Day Mode or Nite Mode. Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase 50 Advanced menu Advanced Color Language LED Brightness Information Description H-Position-Moves the display image left and right. Language-Changes the language ... of the OSD. The horizontal screen size will also change. V-Position-Moves the display image up and down. Clock-Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters. Phase-Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. Information...
...button to Day Mode or Nite Mode. Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase 50 Advanced menu Advanced Color Language LED Brightness Information Description H-Position-Moves the display image left and right. Language-Changes the language ... of the OSD. The horizontal screen size will also change. V-Position-Moves the display image up and down. Clock-Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters. Phase-Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. Information...