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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 ... 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 Maintaining 20 Troubleshooting 20 ...
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 ... 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 Maintaining 20 Troubleshooting 20 ...
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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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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 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.
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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. To set up the optional stand" on page 6. 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.
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. To set up the optional stand" on page 6. 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.
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Tip (19-inch model) When using a DVI connection, you use the included right-angle VGA cable for the video connection so the speaker bar does not obstruct ... in "Setting up the optional speaker bar" on the 19-inch model. In the United States, you can reach the back of your computer. 4 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...
Tip (19-inch model) When using a DVI connection, you use the included right-angle VGA cable for the video connection so the speaker bar does not obstruct ... in "Setting up the optional speaker bar" on the 19-inch model. In the United States, you can reach the back of your computer. 4 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...
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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...voltage spikes. We recommend using a surge protector to protect your monitor from that shown.) 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. 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 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...voltage spikes. We recommend using a surge protector to protect your monitor from that shown.) 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. 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...
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... hang down on a tabletop is ideal. To attach the adjustable stand: 1 Make sure that the monitor is connected to the USB 2.0 ports on the stand. Screw 4 Remove the four small screws from the LCD panel. Save the four screws. A non-slip mat on a stable, soft (non-marring) surface. ...Remove the screw from the neck hinge, then remove the neck from the back of the LCD panel. Screw Screw Screw Screw 5 Slide the adjustable stand's neck onto the base. 6 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Setting up the optional stand Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can connect...
... hang down on a tabletop is ideal. To attach the adjustable stand: 1 Make sure that the monitor is connected to the USB 2.0 ports on the stand. Screw 4 Remove the four small screws from the LCD panel. Save the four screws. A non-slip mat on a stable, soft (non-marring) surface. ...Remove the screw from the neck hinge, then remove the neck from the back of the LCD panel. Screw Screw Screw Screw 5 Slide the adjustable stand's neck onto the base. 6 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Setting up the optional stand Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can connect...
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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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...if the amounts of force required to remove it , then lower the neck into place and release the lever. Screwdriver access cap 8 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 change the stand's height tension. To ...adjust your monitor. You also need to the right and hold it from below the base to raise and lower the monitor are not equal. Adjusting monitor height tension The stand is factory adjusted to maintain the height for your...
...if the amounts of force required to remove it , then lower the neck into place and release the lever. Screwdriver access cap 8 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 change the stand's height tension. To ...adjust your monitor. You also need to the right and hold it from below the base to raise and lower the monitor are not equal. Adjusting monitor height tension The stand is factory adjusted to maintain the height for your...
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... place when you let go. Height tension screw 3 Adjust the height tension screw so the monitor stays in the slot above the USB In port). If the monitor changes its tilt angle when you let go. 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 monitor. 4 Adjust the height tension screw so the raising and ...
... place when you let go. Height tension screw 3 Adjust the height tension screw so the monitor stays in the slot above the USB In port). If the monitor changes its tilt angle when you let go. 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 monitor. 4 Adjust the height tension screw so the raising and ...
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... users, the screen height should first be easily adjustable to an AC power outlet. 10 This angle creates the most desktop displays. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is that the top of the screen at an ideal 15° to 20° viewing angle for...
... users, the screen height should first be easily adjustable to an AC power outlet. 10 This angle creates the most desktop displays. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is that the top of the screen at an ideal 15° to 20° viewing angle for...
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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 the video connection so the speaker bar does not obstruct the cable. Do not block.) Installing the speaker bar To install the speaker bar: Tip (19-inch...
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 the video connection so the speaker bar does not obstruct the cable. Do not block.) Installing the speaker bar To install the speaker bar: Tip (19-inch...
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... to the left of the power button is lit when power has been correctly connected and the speaker bar has been turned on the monitor's power button should be blue. Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to the ideal settings for the best viewing angle. 4 ... LED to adjust other monitor settings. Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the Auto button before entering the OSD. Starting the monitor To start the monitor: 1 Press the power button on the speaker bar by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 6 Turn on the ...
... to the left of the power button is lit when power has been correctly connected and the speaker bar has been turned on the monitor's power button should be blue. Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to the ideal settings for the best viewing angle. 4 ... LED to adjust other monitor settings. Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the Auto button before entering the OSD. Starting the monitor To start the monitor: 1 Press the power button on the speaker bar by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 6 Turn on the ...
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...you make 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. Monitor buttons This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that shown.) Input ...menu or setting. For more information about computer controls, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on page 17. www.emachines.com Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to move down through menus and adjust OSD options.
...you make 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. Monitor buttons This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that shown.) Input ...menu or setting. For more information about computer controls, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on page 17. www.emachines.com Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to move down through menus and adjust OSD options.
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... desired level or change the option. 5 Press the Input button to return to a previous menu. 6 When you identify them. 1 Press the Auto button. 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 exit. 14
... desired level or change the option. 5 Press the Input button to return to a previous menu. 6 When you identify them. 1 Press the Auto button. 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 exit. 14
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...the gamma level. Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you can adjust brightness, contrast, and gamma. Reset-Resets the monitor to readjust brightness after the monitor warms up. High gamma levels increase white levels and low gamma levels increase contrast. 15 You may need to its ...can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Contrast-Adjusts the level of white between the lightest and darkest portions of the picture. www.emachines.com OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset...
...the gamma level. Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you can adjust brightness, contrast, and gamma. Reset-Resets the monitor to readjust brightness after the monitor warms up. High gamma levels increase white levels and low gamma levels increase contrast. 15 You may need to its ...can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Contrast-Adjusts the level of white between the lightest and darkest portions of the picture. www.emachines.com OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset...
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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. You can also press the Auto button ... not set to 1440 × 900, displays a reminder that , use this option to use the optimum 1440 × 900 resolution. For information on changing your monitor at a resolution less than that you should change . The horizontal screen size will also change your computer's settings to turn off the Resolution Reminder. Phase...
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. You can also press the Auto button ... not set to 1440 × 900, displays a reminder that , use this option to use the optimum 1440 × 900 resolution. For information on changing your monitor at a resolution less than that you should change . The horizontal screen size will also change your computer's settings to turn off the Resolution Reminder. Phase...
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... a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to save your monitor. www.emachines.com Changing Windows screen settings Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you prefer. 4 Click Apply. The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen...
... a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to save your monitor. www.emachines.com Changing Windows screen settings Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you prefer. 4 Click Apply. The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen...
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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 × 350 31.469 70.087 No 2 VGA 640 × 480 31.469 59.941 Yes 3 VESA 640 × 480 37....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 × 350 31.469 70.087 No 2 VGA 640 × 480 31.469 59.941 Yes 3 VESA 640 × 480 37....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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...of non-use . When your computer goes into their products to the following levels: VESA state LED indicator 17-inch power consumption 19-inch power consumption On Active Off Blue Orange < 25 W In the Active Off mode the Power LED turns orange. Energy ...product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. 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 reduce energy consumption during periods of ...
...of non-use . When your computer goes into their products to the following levels: VESA state LED indicator 17-inch power consumption 19-inch power consumption On Active Off Blue Orange < 25 W In the Active Off mode the Power LED turns orange. Energy ...product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. 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 reduce energy consumption during periods of ...