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Summary of Contents for eMachines Flat Panel Monitor
- Page 1 Flat Panel Monitor User Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor ......1 Unpacking the monitor ........... . . 2 Connecting the monitor . - Page 4 Contents...
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Page 5: Using Your Emachines Flat-Panel Monitor
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... -
Page 6: Unpacking The 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. -
Page 7: Connecting The Monitor
Place the monitor base on a table top, then slide the monitor neck down onto the base until it clicks into place. You may need to press the two buttons on the base to let the monitor slide on smoothly. www.emachines.com Base buttons... -
Page 8: Connecting Video Inputs
Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. Tip (19-inch model) When using the optional speaker bar (described in speaker bar” on page cable for the video connection so the speaker bar does not obstruct the cable. In the United States, if you are using a DVI connection, you can order a right-angle DVI cable from www.gateway.com. -
Page 9: Connecting Power
You can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or to another heavy object) with a cable lock (such as a Kensington™ lock). To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock’s instructions to connect it to the lock slot on the back of your monitor (cable lock not included). www.emachines.com Cable lock slot... -
Page 10: Setting Up The Optional Stand
Setting up the optional stand Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can buy an adjustable USB stand from www.gateway.com. You can adjust the stand for height, tilt, and screen rotation. When the stand is connected to your computer’s USB port, you can connect up to four USB devices to the USB 2.0 ports on the stand. - Page 11 Tighten the thumbscrew under the base with your fingers (or a flat screwdriver) to secure the neck into place. With the stand facing you, press the mounting bracket lever to the left and hold it, then remove the bracket from the stand.
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Page 12: Adjusting Monitor Height Tension
Slide the neck’s bracket slot onto the bracket’s mounting tab. Press the bracket lever to the right and hold it, then lower the neck into place and release the lever. Adjusting monitor height tension The stand is factory adjusted to maintain the height for your monitor. However, if it does not stay in place when you let go, you need to change the stand’s height tension. -
Page 13: Adjusting Monitor Tilt Tension
Adjust the tilt tension screw (on the top of the stand) so the monitor stays in place when you let go. If the monitor changes its tilt angle when you let go, turn the screw clockwise one complete turn to increase the tension. www.emachines.com Height tension screw Tilt tension screw... -
Page 14: Connecting The Usb Hub
Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is based upon the following guidelines. 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 15: Setting Up The Optional Speaker Bar
Connect the speaker bar’s USB power cord to any available USB port on your computer. Connect the speaker bar’s headphone (green) and microphone (pink) cables to your computer’s headphone and microphone jacks. If your computer is not already on, turn it on. www.emachines.com Power/Volume control Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Kensington lock slot Bass port (for bass sound. -
Page 16: Starting The Monitor
Turn on the speaker bar by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise. The green LED to the left of the power button is lit when power has been correctly connected and the speaker bar has been turned on. Starting the monitor To start the monitor: Press the power button on the front of your monitor. -
Page 17: Adjusting Monitor Settings
(contrast) OSD active: Press to move down through menus and adjust OSD options. OSD inactive: Press to adjust the contrast. • Menu Press to open or close the OSD. www.emachines.com Input button Auto button Brightness button Contrast button Menu button... -
Page 18: On-Screen Display Options
On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings: While the OSD is active, on-screen labels appear next to the buttons to help you identify them. Press the Auto button. The display image is automatically adjusted to the ideal settings for your current screen resolution. -
Page 19: Main Menu
OSD menus OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset Picture menu Picture Brightness Contrast Gamma Description Auto—Automatically adjusts your monitor to its optimum settings. Picture—Opens the Picture menu, where you can adjust brightness, contrast, and gamma. -
Page 20: Geometry Menu
OSD Menu Description Geometry menu H-Position—Moves the display image left and right. You can also press the Auto button to configure the horizontal position automatically. V-Position—Moves the display image up and down. You Geometry can also press the Auto button to configure the vertical position automatically. -
Page 21: Changing Windows Screen Settings
To change the screen resolution, drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer, then click OK. The optimum resolution for your display is 1440 × 900. www.emachines.com (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust NTER... -
Page 22: Video Modes
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 Mode name and Horizontal resolution frequency (kHz) VGA 640 × 350 31.469 VGA 640 × 480 31.469 VESA 640 ×... -
Page 23: Power Management
Access the power management options in the Control Panel to change the period of time after which the monitor enters these low power states. www.emachines.com ® Partner, eMachines has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR LED indicator 17-inch power consumption <... -
Page 24: Maintaining
Maintaining To keep the monitor in optimal working order: • Do not block the ventilation holes. • Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water. • Keep the monitor away from radiators or heat vents. • Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight. Caution Do not use any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner. -
Page 25: Display Colors Are Wrong
Press Menu, then Auto to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Use the position controls to adjust the image. For instructions on how to adjust the display image position, see www.emachines.com “Adjusting monitor settings” on page “Connecting the “Connecting the... -
Page 26: The Monitor Has Pixels That Are Always Dark Or Too Bright
Make sure that your video card can display at 1440 × 900 resolution. • This may be caused by older video drivers on your computer. See the eMachines support Web site (www.emachines.com) for updated video drivers for your computer. You can also go directly to your video card’s support Web site for the most up-to-date video... - Page 27 All connections are made correctly and the speaker bar is on, but there is still no sound. • Your headphone/speaker jack may have been muted using Windows sound controls. To check your headphone/speaker mute settings, click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar,...
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Page 28: Specifications
Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Many products for eMachines are custom engineered by our suppliers to eMachines specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products. Panel size Panel type Pixel resolution Pixel pitch Aspect ratio... -
Page 29: Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Notices
Safety, Regulatory, and • Important safety information • Environmental information • Regulatory compliance statements • Notices Legal Notices... -
Page 30: Important Safety Information
Important safety information Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway product. Warning Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities. Your Gateway product is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. -
Page 31: Recycling
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected ■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Compliance Accessories: The accessories associated with this equipment are: shielded video cable. These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules. www.emachines.com... -
Page 32: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity
Trademark acknowledgments Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. - Page 34 MAN E17T6W/E19T6W GDE R2 10/07...