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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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Attaching the base To attach the base: • Place the monitor base on smoothly. 2 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. 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.
Attaching the base To attach the base: • Place the monitor base on smoothly. 2 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. 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.
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OR Connect the blue VGA video cable to the matching video port 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 white connector on the back of your computer is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the blue connector on the display. 3 Make sure that your computer. 3
OR Connect the blue VGA video cable to the matching video port 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 white connector on the back of your computer is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the blue connector on the display. 3 Make sure that your computer. 3
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...) with a cable lock. Kensington lock slot 4 We recommend using a surge protector to protect your monitor (cable lock not included). Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting power To connect power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your monitor. 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. Connecting a security cable You can...
...) with a cable lock. Kensington lock slot 4 We recommend using a surge protector to protect your monitor (cable lock not included). Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting power To connect power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your monitor. 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. Connecting a security cable You can...
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... for the best viewing angle. 4 Use the on-screen display (OSD) to appear. After your computer is not blue or you do not see "Adjusting monitor settings" on page 6. 5 For more information, see a display image, check the connections. If the power LED is running, the power LED on your ...computer. 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 the side of the power button turns on. The power LED in front...
... for the best viewing angle. 4 Use the on-screen display (OSD) to appear. After your computer is not blue or you do not see "Adjusting monitor settings" on page 6. 5 For more information, see a display image, check the connections. If the power LED is running, the power LED on your ...computer. 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 the side of the power button turns on. The power LED in front...
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... to move down through Windows) to the settings, even if you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for your monitor. 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. •...
... to move down through Windows) to the settings, even if you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for your monitor. 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 OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Gamma-Customizes the gamma level. 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 Geometry Advanced Reset Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to maximize the life of the monitor backlights. Reset-Resets the monitor to readjust brightness after the monitor warms up. You...
...the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Gamma-Customizes the gamma level. 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 Geometry Advanced Reset Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to maximize the life of the monitor backlights. Reset-Resets the monitor to readjust brightness after the monitor warms up. You...
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... can also press the Auto button to use this option to turn off the Resolution Reminder. If you prefer using your monitor at a resolution less than that you should change . www.gateway.com OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Description H-Position-Moves the display image left and right. The...
... can also press the Auto button to use this option to turn off the Resolution Reminder. If you prefer using your monitor at a resolution less than that you should change . www.gateway.com OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Description H-Position-Moves the display image left and right. The...
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... "jumpy," especially after several seconds. 5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your monitor. To change the color depth or screen resolution in Windows XP: 1 Right-click any empty space on your monitor. To change . Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth is the number of pixels.... The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 to...
... "jumpy," especially after several seconds. 5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your monitor. To change the color depth or screen resolution in Windows XP: 1 Right-click any empty space on your monitor. To change . Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth is the number of pixels.... The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 to...
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www.gateway.com Power management Energy declaration When connected to the following levels: VESA State LED Indicator Power Consumption On Blue 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. 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 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. In the Active Off mode the Power LED will then enter the Active Off mode (sleep).
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...video cable for any extension cables or switchboxes. • Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to both the back of your monitor and your monitor is functioning correctly, a "No Signal" message appears. Display colors are using a VGA connection, make sure that you use the VGA cable..." on . • Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of your monitor and your computer. See your monitor and the power outlet. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor No picture • Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of your...
...video cable for any extension cables or switchboxes. • Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to both the back of your monitor and your monitor is functioning correctly, a "No Signal" message appears. Display colors are using a VGA connection, make sure that you use the VGA cable..." on . • Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of your monitor and your computer. See your monitor and the power outlet. Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor No picture • Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of your...
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... may require you must adjust the operating system's display settings to match the monitor's optimal (native) 1440 × 900 setting. Your monitor has pixels that are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on page...it is not available in active-matrix LCD screens. To determine the type of pixels affected. See the Gateway support Web site (www.gateway.com) for updated video drivers for at www.gateway.com if ordering from the United States). www.gateway.com Color is not uniform •...
... may require you must adjust the operating system's display settings to match the monitor's optimal (native) 1440 × 900 setting. Your monitor has pixels that are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on page...it is not available in active-matrix LCD screens. To determine the type of pixels affected. See the Gateway support Web site (www.gateway.com) for updated video drivers for at www.gateway.com if ordering from the United States). www.gateway.com Color is not uniform •...
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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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Your Gateway product is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for advice on whether the monitor is safe to turn back on. ■ When the monitor is properly grounded when in the documentation are followed. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. ■ Do...type outlet. Such areas include patient care areas of information technology equipment. Setting up the system on the system. Care during use Gateway products in the monitor case are unable to your product has a voltage selector switch, make sure that the product is turned off, a small amount ...
Your Gateway product is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for advice on whether the monitor is safe to turn back on. ■ When the monitor is properly grounded when in the documentation are followed. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. ■ Do...type outlet. Such areas include patient care areas of information technology equipment. Setting up the system on the system. Care during use Gateway products in the monitor case are unable to your product has a voltage selector switch, make sure that the product is turned off, a small amount ...
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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