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Contents Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Unpacking the monitor 2 Connecting the monitor 3 Attaching the base 3 Connecting video inputs 4 Connecting power 5 Connecting a security cable 5 Setting up the optional stand 6 Attaching the USB stand 6 Adjusting monitor height tension 8 Adjusting monitor tilt tension 9 Connecting ... speaker bar 11 Installing the speaker bar 11 Starting the monitor 12 Adjusting monitor settings 13 Monitor buttons 13 On-screen display options 14 Changing Windows screen settings 17 Video modes 18 Power management 19 ENERGY STAR 19 Energy ...
Contents Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Unpacking the monitor 2 Connecting the monitor 3 Attaching the base 3 Connecting video inputs 4 Connecting power 5 Connecting a security cable 5 Setting up the optional stand 6 Attaching the USB stand 6 Adjusting monitor height tension 8 Adjusting monitor tilt tension 9 Connecting ... speaker bar 11 Installing the speaker bar 11 Starting the monitor 12 Adjusting monitor settings 13 Monitor buttons 13 On-screen display options 14 Changing Windows screen settings 17 Video modes 18 Power management 19 ENERGY STAR 19 Energy ...
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Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Setting up the optional stand • Setting up the optional speaker bar • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Power management • Maintaining • Troubleshooting • Specifications 1
Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Setting up the optional stand • Setting up the optional speaker bar • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Power management • Maintaining • Troubleshooting • Specifications 1
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Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Unpacking the monitor Your monitor box should contain the following items: • Monitor (with neck attached) • Base • This User Guide • VGA cable • Power cord If you are missing any items, call Customer Care. For telephone numbers, see the label on the back of your monitor. 2
Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Unpacking the monitor Your monitor box should contain the following items: • Monitor (with neck attached) • Base • This User Guide • VGA cable • Power cord If you are missing any items, call Customer Care. For telephone numbers, see the label on the back of your monitor. 2
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Attaching the base To attach the base: • Place the monitor base on smoothly. 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. Base buttons 3 www.emachines.com Connecting the monitor Important To attach the optional USB stand instead of the base, complete the instructions in "Setting up the monitor, first attach the base, then make your cable connections. To set up the optional stand" on page 6.
Attaching the base To attach the base: • Place the monitor base on smoothly. 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. Base buttons 3 www.emachines.com Connecting the monitor Important To attach the optional USB stand instead of the base, complete the instructions in "Setting up the monitor, first attach the base, then make your cable connections. To set up the optional stand" on page 6.
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... is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the matching video port on the back of your computer and the monitor so you use the included right-angle VGA cable for the video connection so the speaker bar does not obstruct the cable. Tip (19-inch... the back of the display. (The appearance of your cable and connector may vary from www.gateway.com. - Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: 1 Position your computer. 4 OR Connect the blue VGA video cable to the blue VGA video connector under the back...
... is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the matching video port on the back of your computer and the monitor so you use the included right-angle VGA cable for the video connection so the speaker bar does not obstruct the cable. Tip (19-inch... the back of the display. (The appearance of your cable and connector may vary from www.gateway.com. - Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: 1 Position your computer. 4 OR Connect the blue VGA video cable to the blue VGA video connector under the back...
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... a security cable You can reach the back, then connect the power cord to the power connector under the back of the monitor. (The appearance of your monitor (cable lock not included). To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to the lock slot...your cable and connector may vary from voltage spikes. Cable lock slot 5 www.emachines.com Connecting power To connect power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or to protect your monitor from that shown.) 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet...
... a security cable You can reach the back, then connect the power cord to the power connector under the back of the monitor. (The appearance of your monitor (cable lock not included). To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to the lock slot...your cable and connector may vary from voltage spikes. Cable lock slot 5 www.emachines.com Connecting power To connect power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or to protect your monitor from that shown.) 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet...
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Screw 4 Remove the four small screws from the LCD panel. Let the monitor base hang down on a stable, soft (non-marring) surface. Screw Screw Screw Screw 5 Slide...the USB 2.0 ports on the stand. To attach the adjustable stand: 1 Make sure that the monitor is turned off. 2 Place the monitor face-down over the edge of the table. 3 Remove the screw from the neck hinge, ... from the back of the LCD panel. Save the four screws. When the stand is ideal. You can buy an adjustable USB stand from www.gateway.com. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Setting up to four USB devices...
Screw 4 Remove the four small screws from the LCD panel. Let the monitor base hang down on a stable, soft (non-marring) surface. Screw Screw Screw Screw 5 Slide...the USB 2.0 ports on the stand. To attach the adjustable stand: 1 Make sure that the monitor is turned off. 2 Place the monitor face-down over the edge of the table. 3 Remove the screw from the neck hinge, ... from the back of the LCD panel. Save the four screws. When the stand is ideal. You can buy an adjustable USB stand from www.gateway.com. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Setting up to four USB devices...
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...when you let go, you need to adjust the stand if the amounts of force required to change the stand's height tension. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 9 Slide the neck's bracket slot onto the bracket's mounting tab. 10 Press the bracket lever to maintain the height for your... monitor's height tension: 1 Press the screwdriver access hole cap from the base. Adjusting monitor height tension The stand is factory adjusted to the right and hold it, then lower the neck into place...
...when you let go, you need to adjust the stand if the amounts of force required to change the stand's height tension. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 9 Slide the neck's bracket slot onto the bracket's mounting tab. 10 Press the bracket lever to maintain the height for your... monitor's height tension: 1 Press the screwdriver access hole cap from the base. Adjusting monitor height tension The stand is factory adjusted to the right and hold it, then lower the neck into place...
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... the tension is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below eye level. Height tension screw 3 Adjust the height tension screw so the monitor stays in the slot above the USB In port). www.emachines.com 2 Insert a Phillips screwdriver through the access hole in the base and onto the height tension screw (on the top... of the stand) so the monitor stays in place when you let go , turn the screw clockwise one complete turn to...
... the tension is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below eye level. Height tension screw 3 Adjust the height tension screw so the monitor stays in the slot above the USB In port). www.emachines.com 2 Insert a Phillips screwdriver through the access hole in the base and onto the height tension screw (on the top... of the stand) so the monitor stays in place when you let go , turn the screw clockwise one complete turn to...
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... of your USB stand and to the screen. Connecting the USB hub The optional USB stand has a built-in a comfortable working posture. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is tilted upward. Screen height The recommended screen height for displays (except in special circumstances, such as for...
... of your USB stand and to the screen. Connecting the USB hub The optional USB stand has a built-in a comfortable working posture. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is tilted upward. Screen height The recommended screen height for displays (except in special circumstances, such as for...
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..., the power LED on the speaker bar by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 6 Turn on the monitor's power button should be blue. The green LED to the left of the monitor for the display image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution. Allow about 10...
..., the power LED on the speaker bar by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 6 Turn on the monitor's power button should be blue. The green LED to the left of the monitor for the display image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution. Allow about 10...
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...active: Press to open or close the OSD. 13 www.emachines.com Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on -screen display (OSD) that lets you turn off the monitor. (The appearance of your monitor may vary from that shown.) Input button Auto button Brightness ...button Contrast button Menu button • Input OSD active: Press to move to the previous menu. OSD inactive: Press to open a menu or setting. For more information about computer controls, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on page 17...
...active: Press to open or close the OSD. 13 www.emachines.com Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on -screen display (OSD) that lets you turn off the monitor. (The appearance of your monitor may vary from that shown.) Input button Auto button Brightness ...button Contrast button Menu button • Input OSD active: Press to move to the previous menu. OSD inactive: Press to open a menu or setting. For more information about computer controls, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on page 17...
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... to the buttons to help you have finished making all adjustments, press the Menu button at the Main Menu to exit. 14 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings: Tip While the OSD is automatically adjusted to the ideal settings for...
... to the buttons to help you have finished making all adjustments, press the Menu button at the Main Menu to exit. 14 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings: Tip While the OSD is automatically adjusted to the ideal settings for...
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www.emachines.com OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to readjust brightness after the monitor warms up. Gamma-Customizes the gamma level. You may need to its factory settings. Use the lowest...settings. Geometry-Opens the Geometry menu, where you can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you can adjust brightness, contrast, and gamma. Picture menu Picture Brightness Contrast Gamma ...
www.emachines.com OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to readjust brightness after the monitor warms up. Gamma-Customizes the gamma level. You may need to its factory settings. Use the lowest...settings. Geometry-Opens the Geometry menu, where you can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you can adjust brightness, contrast, and gamma. Picture menu Picture Brightness Contrast Gamma ...
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... levels. Resolution Reminder-If the computer display input is not set to 1440 × 900, displays a reminder that you prefer using your monitor at a resolution less than that, use the optimum 1440 × 900 resolution. Phase-Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on page... 17. Language-Changes the language of the Standby and Power LED to turn off the Resolution Reminder. For information on changing your computer's settings to use this option to Day Mode or Nite Mode. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry ...
... levels. Resolution Reminder-If the computer display input is not set to 1440 × 900, displays a reminder that you prefer using your monitor at a resolution less than that, use the optimum 1440 × 900 resolution. Phase-Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on page... 17. Language-Changes the language of the Standby and Power LED to turn off the Resolution Reminder. For information on changing your computer's settings to use this option to Day Mode or Nite Mode. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry ...
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...arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you want . www.emachines.com Changing Windows screen settings Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change to suit your Windows desktop, then click Properties. 2 Click ...Display. To change the color depth and screen resolution in Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Color depth is 1440 × 900. 17 Color depth settings: ...
...arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you want . www.emachines.com Changing Windows screen settings Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change to suit your Windows desktop, then click Properties. 2 Click ...Display. To change the color depth and screen resolution in Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Color depth is 1440 × 900. 17 Color depth settings: ...
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Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Video modes Your monitor supports several video modes. Mode Mode name and resolution Horizontal Vertical Available in DVI mode frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (19-inch model) 1 VGA 640 × ....935 59.887 Yes 16 VESA 1440 × 900 70.635 74.984 No 18 If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the display image may look slightly "fuzzy."
Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Video modes Your monitor supports several video modes. Mode Mode name and resolution Horizontal Vertical Available in DVI mode frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (19-inch model) 1 VGA 640 × ....935 59.887 Yes 16 VESA 1440 × 900 70.635 74.984 No 18 If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the display image may look slightly "fuzzy."
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...time of non-use . www.emachines.com Power management ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, eMachines has determined that supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) Protocol, the monitor can be reduced to build circuitry...monitor complies with the EPA's International ENERGY STAR Program, which is a program designed to a computer that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. When your computer goes into their products to reduce energy consumption during periods of computer equipment to the following levels: VESA state LED indicator 17...
...time of non-use . www.emachines.com Power management ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, eMachines has determined that supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) Protocol, the monitor can be reduced to build circuitry...monitor complies with the EPA's International ENERGY STAR Program, which is a program designed to a computer that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. When your computer goes into their products to reduce energy consumption during periods of computer equipment to the following levels: VESA state LED indicator 17...
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...monitor away from radiators or heat vents. • Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight. Troubleshooting Important Make sure that the monitor...cord, see "Connecting the monitor" on page 3. ...monitor and computer. For more information about connecting the video cable, see "Connecting the monitor" on . • If you have the monitor... connected to your notebook's video port, you can also use a soft cloth slightly moistened with the monitor, the information in this monitor... display, and both your primary monitor and not use both at the...
...monitor away from radiators or heat vents. • Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight. Troubleshooting Important Make sure that the monitor...cord, see "Connecting the monitor" on page 3. ...monitor and computer. For more information about connecting the video cable, see "Connecting the monitor" on . • If you have the monitor... connected to your notebook's video port, you can also use a soft cloth slightly moistened with the monitor, the information in this monitor... display, and both your primary monitor and not use both at the...
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... instructions on how to adjust the display image position, see "Connecting the monitor" on page 3. • Make sure that the video cable is not damaged. • Check the end of the video cable for ten seconds. www.emachines.com • If the power LED is orange: • Make sure that your computer... is turned on. • Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of sleep mode. • Restart your computer with...
... instructions on how to adjust the display image position, see "Connecting the monitor" on page 3. • Make sure that the video cable is not damaged. • Check the end of the video cable for ten seconds. www.emachines.com • If the power LED is orange: • Make sure that your computer... is turned on. • Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of sleep mode. • Restart your computer with...