Adjusting Monitor Settings; Using The Eztouch Menu Buttons - Gateway HD2401 User Manual

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Adjusting monitor settings

Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through
Windows) to adjust the display image. For more information about computer controls, see
"Changing Windows screen settings" on page

Using the EzTouch menu buttons

This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) and EzTouch menu buttons that let you adjust
contrast, brightness, and other settings for the monitor. The monitor saves changes you make to
the settings, even if you turn off the monitor. Your monitor has two levels of menus, and the
functionality of the touch buttons depends on the menu that is currently open:
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Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor
Turn on your computer. After your computer is running, the power LED on the monitor's
power button should turn blue, indicating that the monitor has detected a video source.
Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to appear.
If you do not see an image after waiting 10 seconds, check the color of the power button
light.
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No light—The monitor is not receiving power. Make sure that the monitor is plugged
into an AC outlet.
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Purple—The monitor is turned off. Touch the power button to turn it on.
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Amber—The monitor is not detecting a video source. Check the video input connections
and make sure that the computer is turned on and connected correctly to the monitor.
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Blue—The monitor is detecting a video source. Check the brightness setting.
For more troubleshooting information, see
The first prompt you see is the language selection menu settings. You must select a default
language for the OSD before you can proceed.
Tip
To modify the language you select at a future time, use the Advanced menu.
If you cannot access the Advanced menu because you chose a language you cannot
read, do the following:
• Unplug the monitor from the power outlet for ten or more seconds.
• Plug the monitor back into the power outlet.
You will be prompted for the language selection menu settings again.
Adjust the tilt of the monitor for the best viewing angle.
For VGA input only: After you see the Windows desktop, touch
your monitor, then touch
settings.
Use the on-screen display (OSD) to adjust other monitor settings. For more information, see
"Adjusting monitor settings" on page
The shortcut menu (the first menu that appears) lets you quickly change some of the most
commonly accessed settings.
The main menu lets you precisely adjust all levels of settings.
"Troubleshooting" on page
(Auto) to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal
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