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Setting up the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Removing the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Starting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting monitor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
OSD options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Software controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ENERGY STAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Energy declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
No picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Picture is scrambled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Display colors are wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Picture is fuzzy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Picture bounces, jitters, or has waves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Color is not uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Image is not sized or centered correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Image cannot be adjusted full screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contents Using Your EV730 Monitor Setting up the monitor ..........2 Removing the base . -
Page 3: Using Your Ev730 Monitor
Using Your EV730 Monitor The EV730 monitor is a high-resolution color monitor with: ■ 1280 × 1024 maximum resolution ■ Unlimited colors ■ Excellent contrast and legibility ■ Reduced power usage The microprocessor-based on-screen display (OSD) controls let you adjust a variety of image settings. -
Page 4: Setting Up The Monitor
Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Setting up the monitor Setting up the monitor consists of two procedures: attaching the base and connecting the monitor cables. If you are setting up your computer for the first time, see the setup poster for more information about connecting additional peripheral devices. - Page 5 Connect the video cable to the matching (blue) video port on the back of your computer. Tighten the screws on the video cable connectors to keep them from coming loose. Tightening the screws also prevents radio and TV interference. www.gateway.com Setting up the monitor...
- Page 6 Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Connect the power cord that came with the monitor to the AC power connector at the back of the monitor. To maintain FCC standards, only use the cord that came with the monitor. Plug the other end of the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet.
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Page 7: Removing The Base
Rotate the base so you can easily get to the retaining latch on the bottom of the monitor, then press in the retaining latch. While pressing in the latch, slide the base toward the back of the monitor, then remove the base. www.gateway.com Setting up the monitor... -
Page 8: Starting The Monitor
Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Starting the monitor To start the monitor: Press the power button. The power LED turns green, and the monitor demagnetizes itself for about three seconds. Menu button Left Select arrow button Right arrow www.gateway.com... - Page 9 If not, check the connections. For more troubleshooting information, see “Troubleshooting” on page 17. Adjust the controls to get the ideal image size and position for you. For more information, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on page 8. www.gateway.com Starting the monitor...
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Page 10: Adjusting Monitor Settings
Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Adjusting monitor settings This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust and save contrast, brightness, and other settings for the display image. ■ Menu. Press to view the OSD. Press again to exit. -
Page 11: Osd Options
Vertical Moire (V Moire). Blurs the focus slightly to minimize the vertical line pattern which results from interference. Color. Adjusts color balance. Recall. Resets the monitor settings to the factory default settings. www.gateway.com... - Page 12 Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Main menu Option Language. Changes the display language for the OSD control system. Degauss. Demagnetizes the screen. Information. Displays the frequency and resolution in which the USER monitor is currently operating. www.gateway.com...
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Page 13: Software Controls
In Windows 2000, click Control Panel window opens. Click/Double-click the , then click Start Control Panel , then click Start Settings icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. Display www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings . The Control Panel . The Control Panel... - Page 14 Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Click the Settings Click the arrow button to open the the color depth you want. To save your changes in Windows XP, click - OR - To save your changes in Windows 2000, click...
- Page 15 Control Panel window opens. Click/Double-click the Click the Settings , then click Start Control Panel , then click Start Settings icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. Display tab. www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings . The Control Panel . The Control Panel...
- Page 16 Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Drag the Screen resolution To save your changes in Windows XP, click - OR - To save your changes in Windows 2000, click Help and Support slider to the size you prefer. Screen area For more information about adjusting screen resolution in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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Page 17: 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. Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets LED color Power consumption... -
Page 18: Maintenance
Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Maintenance 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. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
■ Turn off the monitor and unplug the video cable from the back of your computer. Turn the monitor back on and wait for ten seconds. If the monitor is functioning correctly, a self-diagnostic screen appears. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting... -
Page 20: Picture Is Scrambled
Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Picture is scrambled If the picture is scrambled or does not look right, you can reset the monitor to its default video mode and resolution settings. To reset the monitor settings: Restart your computer, then press and hold F8 while your computer is starting up. -
Page 21: Display Colors Are Wrong
“Setting up the monitor” on page 2. ■ Make sure that the video cable is not damaged. ■ Check the video port and the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting... -
Page 22: Color Is Not Uniform
Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Color is not uniform Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity. Make sure that: ■ Non-shielded speakers are not placed too close to the monitor. -
Page 23: Specifications
Power input Certifications Power management Environment Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway specifications and may vary with similarly marketed products. 17 inches diagonal (15.9 inches viewable), anti-reflective/anti-glare, 90° deflection, 0.27 mm dot pitch 1280 ×... - Page 24 Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor www.gateway.com...
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Page 25: Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information
Legal Information Important safety information Your Gateway system 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. - Page 26 ■ If your system is fitted with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and buildup of static charges. www.gateway.com...
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Page 27: Important Safety Information
Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water. If the monitor does get exposed to moisture, unplug it and allow it to dry for 24 hours. Call Gateway Technical Support for advice on whether the monitor is safe to turn back on. -
Page 28: Regulatory Compliance Statements
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. www.gateway.com... -
Page 29: Epa Energy Star
Display Power Management System. California Proposition 65 Warning Warning This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or reproductive harm. Regulatory compliance statements ® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product www.gateway.com... - Page 30 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.