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- Page 1 MW19 19-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor USERGUIDE ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor ....1 Connecting the monitor ........... . 2 Connecting video inputs . - Page 4 Contents...
- Page 5 CHAPTER Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Adjusting the stand • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Changing Windows screen settings • Power management • Maintenace • Troubleshooting • FAQs...
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Page 6: Chapter 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor
CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting the monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. Connect the blue VGA video cable to the blue VGA video connector under the back of the display. -
Page 7: Connecting Audio Input
Connecting audio inputs To connect audio source to your monitor: Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. (option) Connect the audio cable to the audio connector option under the back of the display. -
Page 8: Connecting A Security Cable
CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting a security cable You can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or to another heavy object) with a cable lock. To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock’s instructions to connect it to the Kensington lock slot at the back of your monitor (cable lock not included). -
Page 9: Basic Back View
Basic back view Your monitor has ports at the back to connect to video sources. POWER VGA IN AUDIO IN DVI-D IN AC IN SWITCH (option) (option) Basic front view Your monitor has menu buttons to ensure ease of use. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Stand
CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Adjusting the stand Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is based upon the following guildelines. These guidelines are based on available scientific literature and published standards. Screen height The recommended screen height for displays (except in special circumstances, such as for bifocal use) is that the top of the display should be set at or slightly below (about 1 inch or 25 mm) your eye level while you are sitting in a comfortable working posture. -
Page 11: Starting The Monitor
Starting the monitor Using the OSD and menu buttons This monitor features an onscreen display (OSD) and menu buttons that let you turn the monitor on and off, and adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings. For more information on menu buttons, see “Using the Menu and quick key buttons”... -
Page 12: Using The Left/Right Arrow Buttons
CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Using the left/right arrow buttons The Left/Right arrow keys access quick-key functions, and are used to select a setting in menus. • You can press the Left arrow key to change the volume; or the Right key to select a pre-defined Theme setting. -
Page 13: Changing Windows Screen Settings
Changing Windows screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change. You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver. Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change to suit your needs. -
Page 14: Video Modes
CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor MW19 Video modes Your monitor supports several video modes. If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the display image may look slightly “fuzzy.” Mode Resolution (active dot) Horizontal frequency (kHz) -
Page 15: Power Management
CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Power management Energy declaration When connected 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 non-use. When your computer goes into the energy saving mode, the monitor will then enter the Active Off mode (sleep). -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Important Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for approximately 30 minutes before making any judgments about the picture quality. If you have problems with the monitor, the information in this troubleshooting section may help you solve them. -
Page 17: Picture Has Shadows Or "Ghosts
This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. Gateway’s inspection standards keep these to a minimum. If you feel these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected. -
Page 18: How To
Make sure that your video card can display at resolution. 1440x900 • This may be caused by older video drivers on your computer. See the Gateway support Web support.gateway.com www. ) for updated video drivers for your computer. You can... - Page 19 CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor For example, while watching a movie on a HDCP-enabled DVD player, you change the receiving device (DTV, monitor, or projector) input to watch broadcast TV, then change the input back to watch the DVD movie. However, you are unable to watch the movie. This is because when the input was changed, the receiver lost the HDCP signal.
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Page 21: Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information
APPENDIX Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information • Important safety information • Environmental information • Regulatory compliance statements • Notices... - Page 22 Your Gateway product is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed.
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Page 23: Environmental Information
When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, “take it back” to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling. ■ In some cases, your “end of life” product may be “traded in” for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment. Call Gateway to see if this program is available in your area. ■... -
Page 24: Declaration Of Conformity
LCD Monitor Trade Name: G ateway Model Number: MW19 SKU Number: MW19xxxx (“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements. -
Page 25: Trademark Acknowledgments
Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.