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- Page 1 Your Gateway Computer componentguide FPD 1540 Monitor Troubleshooting Setting up...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor Connecting the monitor ..........2 Starting the monitor . -
Page 5: Using Your Fpd 1540 Monitor
Using Your FPD 1540 The FPD 1540 monitor is a high-resolution color LCD with: ■ Over 16 million colors ■ Excellent contrast and legibility ■ Space-saving and lightweight design ■ Reduced power usage Monitor... -
Page 6: Connecting The Monitor
Chapter : Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor Connecting the monitor To connect the monitor: Position your computer and the monitor so you can easily reach the back of each. Attach the base to the monitor. Lay your monitor down flat. - Page 7 Connect the power cord to the power connector underneath the bottom of the screen. Connect the video cable to the blue video connector underneath the bottom of the screen. Return the monitor to its upright position. Make sure that your computer is turned off. www.gateway.com Connecting the monitor...
- Page 8 Chapter : Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor Connect the video cable to the matching video port on the back of your computer. Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet. www.gateway.com...
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Page 9: Starting The Monitor
Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the RESET/AUTO button before entering the OSD. This will automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution. Power button RESET/AUTO www.gateway.com Starting the monitor button to... -
Page 10: Adjusting Monitor Settings
Chapter : Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor Adjusting monitor settings Use the external controls (located on the monitor itself) and software controls (accessible in Windows) to adjust the display image. For more information about software controls, see “Software controls” on page 10. -
Page 11: Osd Options
, then press the button to exit the OSD. SELECT www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings SELECT buttons –... -
Page 12: Osd Menus
Chapter : Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor OSD menus You can access any of these menus in the OSD: OSD Menu AUTO USER 48.2 KHz / 59.8 Hz 1024 X 768 Option Description BRIGHTNESS. Adjust the brightness of the screen. Use the lowest brightness setting you are comfortable with to maximize the life of the monitor backlights. - Page 13 (1024 × 768 @ 60 Hz) if you have changed it. INFO. Displays information about the monitor. FACTORY RESET. Returns all settings to the factory defaults. AUTO USER EXIT 48.2 KHz / 59.8 Hz 1024 X 768 www.gateway.com...
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Page 14: Software Controls
Chapter : Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor Software controls Adjusting the color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change. Adjusting the color depth Color depth is the number of colors your video card uses. Most images look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. - Page 15 For more information about adjusting monitor settings in Support Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search box www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings list, then click Color quality Colors , then click , then click , then click the arrow.
- Page 16 Chapter : Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor Adjusting the screen resolution You can change the screen resolution to a size you prefer. For example, you can increase the resolution to fit more icons on your desktop, or you can decrease the resolution to make reading and identifying objects on the monitor easier.
- Page 17 For more information about adjusting screen resolution in Support Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the Search box www.gateway.com slider to the size you prefer. Screen area , then click , then click , then click the arrow.
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Page 18: Video Modes
Chapter : Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor Video modes The monitor supports several video modes. Best screen resolution is 1024 × 768 @ 60 Hz. The supported video modes are: Screen Resolution If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the display image may look slightly “fuzzy”... -
Page 19: 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 Indicator Power Consumption Green <35 W... -
Page 20: Maintenance
Chapter : Using Your FPD 1540 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 21: Troubleshooting
No power Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the monitor and the wall outlet. For more information about connecting the power cord, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting... -
Page 22: No Picture
Chapter : Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor No picture ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the monitor and the wall outlet. For more information about connecting the power cord, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2. -
Page 23: Picture Has Shadows Or "Ghosts
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 Technical Support to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected. -
Page 24: Specifications
Power consumption Dimensions Power management Certifications Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products. 15-inch active-matrix TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD 1024 × 768 @ 60 Hz Over 16 million colors AC 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 0.6 A... -
Page 25: 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.
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