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HD1900 19-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor USERGUIDE ®
HD1900 19-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor USERGUIDE ®
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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 and screen...12 Picture has shadows or "ghosts 12 Color is not uniform 13 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...
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 and screen...12 Picture has shadows or "ghosts 12 Color is not uniform 13 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...
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Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting your monitor • Starting your monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Changing Windows screen settings • Power management • Maintaining • Troubleshooting • Specifications 1
Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting your monitor • Starting your monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Changing Windows screen settings • Power management • Maintaining • Troubleshooting • Specifications 1
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Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting your monitor To set up your monitor, first unpack the box, unwrap the components, attach the base, then make your cable connections. You may need to press the button 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. Attaching the base To attach the base: • Place the monitor base on smoothly. 2
Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting your monitor To set up your monitor, first unpack the box, unwrap the components, attach the base, then make your cable connections. You may need to press the button 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. Attaching the base To attach the base: • Place the monitor base on smoothly. 2
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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 the video cable to the matching video port on the display. - 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 each. 2 If your computer. 3
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 the video cable to the matching video port on the display. - 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 each. 2 If your computer. 3
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To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to the Kensington lock slot on the back of your monitor. 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. Connecting a security cable You can reach the back, then connect the...connector under the back of your monitor (cable lock not included). We recommend using a surge protector to protect your monitor from voltage spikes. Kensington lock slot 4 Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting power To connect power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or ...
To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to the Kensington lock slot on the back of your monitor. 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. Connecting a security cable You can reach the back, then connect the...connector under the back of your monitor (cable lock not included). We recommend using a surge protector to protect your monitor from voltage spikes. Kensington lock slot 4 Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting power To connect power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or ...
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...on page 6. 5 For more troubleshooting information, see "Adjusting monitor settings" on -screen display (OSD) to appear. For more information, see "Troubleshooting" 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 . The power... LED in front of the power button turns on the side of your monitor for the display image to adjust other...
...on page 6. 5 For more troubleshooting information, see "Adjusting monitor settings" on -screen display (OSD) to appear. For more information, see "Troubleshooting" 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 . The power... LED in front of the power button turns on the side of your monitor for the display image to adjust other...
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...(OSD) that lets you turn off your monitor. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Adjusting monitor settings Use your monitor controls (located on your monitor. Using the monitor buttons This monitor features an on page 10. OSD inactive: Press to automatically optimize the monitor's image position, clock, and phase. •...• Auto OSD active: Press to the previous menu. Your monitor saves changes you make to the settings, even if you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for your monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to move down ...
...(OSD) that lets you turn off your monitor. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Adjusting monitor settings Use your monitor controls (located on your monitor. Using the monitor buttons This monitor features an on page 10. OSD inactive: Press to automatically optimize the monitor's image position, clock, and phase. •...• Auto OSD active: Press to the previous menu. Your monitor saves changes you make to the settings, even if you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for your monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to move down ...
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...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 Geometry Advanced Reset Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to its factory settings. Picture-Opens the Picture menu, where you...low gamma levels increase contrast. 8 Geometry-Opens the Geometry menu, where you are comfortable with to maximize the life of the monitor backlights. Use the lowest brightness setting you can adjust brightness, contrast, gamma, and video scaling. Picture menu Picture Brightness Contrast ...
...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 Geometry Advanced Reset Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to its factory settings. Picture-Opens the Picture menu, where you...low gamma levels increase contrast. 8 Geometry-Opens the Geometry menu, where you are comfortable with to maximize the life of the monitor backlights. Use the lowest brightness setting you can adjust brightness, contrast, gamma, and video scaling. Picture menu Picture Brightness Contrast ...
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...the language of the Standby and Power LED to configure the vertical position automatically. Information-Displays the current screen resolution. 9 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...to configure the horizontal position automatically. Phase-Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on page 10. For information on changing your monitor at a resolution less than that, use the optimum 1440 × 900 resolution. You can also press the Auto button ...
...the language of the Standby and Power LED to configure the vertical position automatically. Information-Displays the current screen resolution. 9 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...to configure the horizontal position automatically. Phase-Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on page 10. For information on changing your monitor at a resolution less than that, use the optimum 1440 × 900 resolution. You can also press the Auto button ...
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...settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to display images on your monitor. The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Display Properties dialog...depth and screen resolution Color depth is the number of colors available. Most images look right, click No. 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 may need...
...settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to display images on your monitor. The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Display Properties dialog...depth and screen resolution Color depth is the number of colors available. Most images look right, click No. 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 may need...
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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 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 the following levels: VESA State LED Indicator Power Consumption On Blue www.gateway.com Power management Energy declaration When connected 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). 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 the following levels: VESA State LED Indicator Power Consumption On Blue www.gateway.com Power management Energy declaration When connected to a computer that supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) Protocol, your monitor will still show orange.
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Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor No picture • Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of your monitor and your computer. Turn your monitor back on and wait for any pins that the video cable is not damaged. • Check the end of the video cable... the video cable from the back of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in . Notebook computers typically have the monitor connected to both at the same time. For more information about connecting the video cable, see "Connecting video inputs" on . • Make ...
Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor No picture • Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of your monitor and your computer. Turn your monitor back on and wait for any pins that the video cable is not damaged. • Check the end of the video cable... the video cable from the back of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in . Notebook computers typically have the monitor connected to both at the same time. For more information about connecting the video cable, see "Connecting video inputs" on . • Make ...
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... to the ideal settings. • Make sure that your video card can also go directly to your monitor warms up -to-date video drivers. To determine the type of pixels affected. www.gateway.com Color is not sized or centered correctly • Press the Menu button, then press the Auto ...page 10. • If you must adjust the operating system's display settings to select 1440 × 900 but it is not available in active-matrix LCD screens. For instructions on how to adjust the display image position, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on page 6. • If the image looks ...
... to the ideal settings. • Make sure that your video card can also go directly to your monitor warms up -to-date video drivers. To determine the type of pixels affected. www.gateway.com Color is not sized or centered correctly • Press the Menu button, then press the Auto ...page 10. • If you must adjust the operating system's display settings to select 1440 × 900 but it is not available in active-matrix LCD screens. For instructions on how to adjust the display image position, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on page 6. • If the image looks ...
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Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Specifications Specifications are custom engineered by our suppliers to change without notice or obligation. Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are subject to Gateway specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products. Panel size 19 inches (diagonal) Panel type 19-inch viewable TFT with glare coating Pixel resolution 1440 ×...
Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Specifications Specifications are custom engineered by our suppliers to change without notice or obligation. Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are subject to Gateway specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products. Panel size 19 inches (diagonal) Panel type 19-inch viewable TFT with glare coating Pixel resolution 1440 ×...
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... product near water. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 18 Your Gateway product is in use Warning To prevent electric shock, never remove the cover. Care during use . If the monitor does get exposed to meet the latest standards for ventilation when you operate your system...
... product near water. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 18 Your Gateway product is in use Warning To prevent electric shock, never remove the cover. Care during use . If the monitor does get exposed to meet the latest standards for ventilation when you operate your system...
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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...
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...
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Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Attaching and adjusting the optional stand • Starting the monitor • Changing monitor settings • Maintenance and troubleshooting • Specifications 1
Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Attaching and adjusting the optional stand • Starting the monitor • Changing monitor settings • Maintenance and troubleshooting • Specifications 1
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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