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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...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 declaration 19...
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...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 declaration 19...
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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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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. 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. Base buttons 3
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. 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. Base buttons 3
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... is only available on the 19-inch model. The DVI jack is turned off, then connect the other end of each. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can buy a DVI video cable from www.gateway.com. -
... is only available on the 19-inch model. The DVI jack is turned off, then connect the other end of each. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can buy a DVI video cable from www.gateway.com. -
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...outlet. Connecting 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). Cable lock slot 5 To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to ...the lock slot on the back of your cable and connector may vary from voltage spikes. www.emachines.com Connecting power To connect power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or to another heavy object) with a cable lock (such as a Kensington™...
...outlet. Connecting 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). Cable lock slot 5 To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to ...the lock slot on the back of your cable and connector may vary from voltage spikes. www.emachines.com Connecting power To connect power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or to another heavy object) with a cable lock (such as a Kensington™...
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... eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Setting up the optional stand Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can connect up to four USB devices to your computer's USB port, you can adjust the stand for height, tilt, and screen rotation. When the stand is turned off. 2 Place the monitor face...-down over the edge of the LCD panel. Save the four screws. A non-slip mat on the stand. Let the monitor base hang down on a stable, soft (non-marring) surface. Screw 4 Remove the four ...
... eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Setting up the optional stand Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can connect up to four USB devices to your computer's USB port, you can adjust the stand for height, tilt, and screen rotation. When the stand is turned off. 2 Place the monitor face...-down over the edge of the LCD panel. Save the four screws. A non-slip mat on the stand. Let the monitor base hang down on a stable, soft (non-marring) surface. Screw 4 Remove the four ...
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www.emachines.com 6 Tighten the thumbscrew under the base with your fingers (or a flat screwdriver) to the LCD panel using the four screws you removed previously. Thumbscrew 7 With the stand facing you, press the mounting bracket lever to the left and hold it, then remove the bracket from the stand. 8 Attach the bracket to secure the neck into place. Screws Screws 7
www.emachines.com 6 Tighten the thumbscrew under the base with your fingers (or a flat screwdriver) to the LCD panel using the four screws you removed previously. Thumbscrew 7 With the stand facing you, press the mounting bracket lever to the left and hold it, then remove the bracket from the stand. 8 Attach the bracket to secure the neck into place. Screws Screws 7
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... tension The stand is factory adjusted to maintain the height for your monitor's height tension: 1 Press the screwdriver access hole cap from the base. To adjust your monitor. 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 the right and hold...
... tension The stand is factory adjusted to maintain the height for your monitor's height tension: 1 Press the screwdriver access hole cap from the base. To adjust your monitor. 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 the right and hold...
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... slightly decrease the lifting tension. 5 Replace the screwdriver access hole cap. 6 For optimum viewing, adjust the height so the top of the monitor is correct for your monitor's tilt tension: • Adjust the tilt tension screw (on the back of the stand, in the slot above the USB In port). ... You may need to turn the tension screw clockwise two to four turns to increase the tension. If the monitor lowers by itself when you let go. After the forces are equal. www.emachines.com 2 Insert a Phillips screwdriver through the access hole in the base and onto the height tension screw (...
... slightly decrease the lifting tension. 5 Replace the screwdriver access hole cap. 6 For optimum viewing, adjust the height so the top of the monitor is correct for your monitor's tilt tension: • Adjust the tilt tension screw (on the back of the stand, in the slot above the USB In port). ... You may need to turn the tension screw clockwise two to four turns to increase the tension. If the monitor lowers by itself when you let go. After the forces are equal. www.emachines.com 2 Insert a Phillips screwdriver through the access hole in the base and onto the height tension screw (...
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... computer. This guideline places the center of the screen to avoid screen glare when the screen is based upon the following guidelines. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is tilted upward. To connect your USB stand's built-in USB hub: 1 Plug the included USB cable into...
... computer. This guideline places the center of the screen to avoid screen glare when the screen is based upon the following guidelines. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is tilted upward. To connect your USB stand's built-in USB hub: 1 Plug the included USB cable into...
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... using a DVI connection, you use the included right-angle VGA cable for the video connection so the speaker bar does not obstruct the cable. www.emachines.com Setting up the optional speaker bar Power/Volume control Kensington lock slot Headphone jack Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Bass port (for bass...
... using a DVI connection, you use the included right-angle VGA cable for the video connection so the speaker bar does not obstruct the cable. www.emachines.com Setting up the optional speaker bar Power/Volume control Kensington lock slot Headphone jack Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Bass port (for bass...
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... on the speaker bar by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise. Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the Auto button before entering the OSD. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 6 Turn on your computer. The green LED to the left of the monitor to automatically adjust your display image to adjust other...
... on the speaker bar by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise. Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the Auto button before entering the OSD. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 6 Turn on your computer. The green LED to the left of the monitor to automatically adjust your display image to adjust other...
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... through Windows) to the settings, even if you turn off the monitor. (The appearance of your monitor may vary from that lets you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for the monitor. www.emachines.com Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through menus and adjust OSD options...
... through Windows) to the settings, even if you turn off the monitor. (The appearance of your monitor may vary from that lets you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for the monitor. www.emachines.com Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through menus and adjust OSD options...
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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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... the amount of light in the darkest portion of the monitor backlights. Use the lowest brightness setting you can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. www.emachines.com OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto ...Picture Geometry Advanced Reset Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to its factory settings. Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you...
... the amount of light in the darkest portion of the monitor backlights. Use the lowest brightness setting you can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. www.emachines.com OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto ...Picture Geometry Advanced Reset Description Auto-Automatically adjusts your monitor to its factory settings. Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you...
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... of the Standby and Power LED to configure the vertical position automatically. Information-Displays the current screen resolution. 16 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Description H-Position-Moves the display image left and right. If you prefer... using your monitor at a resolution less than that you should change . You can also press the Auto button to Day Mode or Nite ...
... of the Standby and Power LED to configure the vertical position automatically. Information-Displays the current screen resolution. 16 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Description H-Position-Moves the display image left and right. If you prefer... using your monitor at a resolution less than that you should change . You can also press the Auto button to Day Mode or Nite ...
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... the color depth and screen resolution in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after several seconds. 5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your monitor. Color depth settings: • Low (8-bit) = 256 colors • Medium (16-bit) = 65,500 colors • Highest (32-bit) = 16,700,000 ... the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to the size you prefer. 4 Click Apply. 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 computer uses to display images on the...
... the color depth and screen resolution in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after several seconds. 5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your monitor. Color depth settings: • Low (8-bit) = 256 colors • Medium (16-bit) = 65,500 colors • Highest (32-bit) = 16,700,000 ... the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to the size you prefer. 4 Click Apply. 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 computer uses to display images on the...
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... 79.976 75.025 Yes 15 VESA 1440 × 900 55.935 59.887 Yes 16 VESA 1440 × 900 70.635 74.984 No 18 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Video modes Your monitor supports several video modes. If you do not use the best mode for the...
... 79.976 75.025 Yes 15 VESA 1440 × 900 55.935 59.887 Yes 16 VESA 1440 × 900 70.635 74.984 No 18 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Video modes Your monitor supports several video modes. If you do not use the best mode for the...
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... for energy efficiency. This monitor complies with the EPA's International ENERGY STAR Program, which is a program designed to encourage manufacturers 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 the following levels: VESA state...
... for energy efficiency. This monitor complies with the EPA's International ENERGY STAR Program, which is a program designed to encourage manufacturers 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 the following levels: VESA state...