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Question posted by bethnarra on September 5th, 2011

My Monitor Displayed 'cable Not Connected'

after making sure that all ports and cables are properly installed (I have Acer netbook-my sister have the same computer and emachines monitor working) it still displayed "cable not connected"?

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on September 6th, 2011 2:25 PM

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See the user manual here: http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/emachines-e180hv-user-manual-3f8cad5.pdf

This monitor has both VGA and DVI ports. You should try manually switching to the OTHER port from the on-screen menu. Press the menu button to access it then scroll to input source and select the other port.

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User Manual - Page 3

Contents Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Unpacking the monitor 2 Setting up the monitor 2 Attaching the base 2 Connecting cables 3 Connecting a security cable 4 Turning on the monitor 4 Adjusting monitor settings 5 Monitor buttons 5 On-screen display options 6 Changing Windows screen settings 8 Power management 9 Energy declaration 9 Maintaining 10 Troubleshooting 10 No ...

User Manual - Page 5

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User Manual - Page 6

Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Unpacking the monitor Your monitor box should contain the following items: • Monitor (with neck attached) • Base (to connect to the neck) • This User Guide • VGA cable • Power cord € If you slide the monitor neck down onto the base. 2 Setting up the monitor To set up the monitor, first attach...

User Manual - Page 7

... each, then connect the blue VGA video cable to the matching video port on the back of the monitor. 4 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded (three-prong) AC power outlet. We recommend using a surge protector to protect your computer. 3 Connect the power cord to the power connector under the back of the monitor. 2 Make sure that your...

User Manual - Page 8

... the power button at the bottom of your monitor (cable lock not included). To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to another heavy object) with a cable lock (such as a Kensington™ lock). Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting a security cable You can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or to the lock slot on the...

User Manual - Page 9

..., see a display image, check the connections. Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor's power button should be green.Allow several seconds for the display image to adjust the display image. While the Scenario Mode menu is running, the power LED on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to appear. www.emachines.com...

User Manual - Page 10

... and sets the timeout. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings: 1 Press Auto. The display image is automatically adjusted to exit..... 5 When you have finished making all OSD settings to open the selected menu or setting. Mode Information Displays the monitor's current resolution, timing, input type, and serial number...

User Manual - Page 11

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User Manual - Page 12

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User Manual - Page 13

... Control Panel to a computer that supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) protocol, the monitor can conserve significant energy by reducing power consumption during periods of time after which the monitor enters these low power states. 9 www.emachines.com Power management Energy declaration When connected to change the period of non-use. When your...

User Manual - Page 14

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User Manual - Page 15

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User Manual - Page 16

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User Manual - Page 17

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User Manual - Page 19

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User Manual - Page 20

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User Manual - Page 21

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User Manual - Page 22

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