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Gateway FPD 1540 User Manual

Gateway FPD 1540 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Your Gateway Computer componentguide FPD 1540 Monitor Maintaining Operating...
  • Page 2 www.gateway.com...

  • 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

    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 panel of each. Make sure that your computer is turned off. Remove the cable cover on the back of the monitor.
  • Page 7 Connect one end of the video cable to the video port on the back of the monitor. Connect the power cord to the power connector on the back of the monitor. www.gateway.com Connecting the monitor...
  • Page 8 Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor Connect the other end of the video cable to the video port on the back of your computer. Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 9 Connecting the monitor Thread the video cable and the power cord through the cable cover slot, then replace the cover. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 10: Starting The Monitor

    Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor Starting the monitor To start the monitor: Press the power button on the front of the monitor. Turn on your computer. Power Button www.gateway.com...
  • Page 11 “Troubleshooting” on page 21. Adjust the tilt of the monitor for the best viewing angle. Use the on-screen display (OSD) to adjust other monitor settings. For more information, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on page 8. www.gateway.com Starting the monitor Power LED...

  • Page 12: Adjusting Monitor Settings

    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 14.

  • Page 13: Osd Controls

    – When you have finished making all adjustments, press the button one or more times to close the OSD. button. The OSD opens at the Brightness/Contrast www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings button to go to Menu/Exit Menu/Exit...

  • Page 14: Osd Menus

    Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor OSD menus You can access any of these menus in the OSD: OSD Menu Brightness/Contrast Controls FH : 48.3 kHz FV : 60.0 Hz Auto Adjust FH : 48.3 kHz FV : 60.0 Hz COLOR NEG.
  • Page 15 Select button. Use the arrow buttons to select a color, then use the + or – button to adjust the color. NATIVE. Selects the default color NEG. setting. You cannot customize this NEG. setting. www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings...
  • Page 16 Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor OSD Menu Tools FH : 48.3 kHz FV : 60.0 Hz COLOR NEG. NEG. www.gateway.com Description Language Changes the language on the OSD menus. OSD Position Manually adjusts the position of the OSD on the screen.
  • Page 17 Reset button for several seconds. Display Mode This control shows the currently selected display resolution. Monitor Info This control shows the monitor’s model number and serial number. NEG. NEG. www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings...

  • Page 18: Software Controls

    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 19 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 HelpSpot Search box the arrow. www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings list, then click Color quality Colors , then click...
  • Page 20 Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor Adjusting the screen resolution You can change the screen resolution. 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. The higher the resolution, the smaller individual components of the screen (such as icons and menu bars) appear.
  • Page 21 Support Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the HelpSpot Search box the arrow. www.gateway.com slider to the resolution you prefer. Screen area , then click , then click Adjusting monitor settings again.

  • Page 22: Video Modes

    Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor Video modes The monitor supports several video modes. The best screen resolution is: ■ 1024 × 768 The supported video modes are: Screen Resolution (display mode) 640 × 480 800 × 600 1024 × 768 If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the display image may look slightly “fuzzy”...

  • 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. Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets LED Indicator Power Consumption Green <20 W...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    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 25: Troubleshooting

    “Connecting the monitor” on page 2. ■ Make sure that the main power switch on the right side of the monitor is turned on. ■ Make sure that the monitor power button on the front of the monitor is turned on. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting...

  • Page 26: No Picture

    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 27: Image "Ghosts

    For more information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2. ■ Make sure that the video cable is not damaged. ■ Check the ends of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed www.gateway.com Troubleshooting...

  • Page 28: Color Is Not Uniform

    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 29: Specifications

    Power consumption Dimensions Weight 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 Horizontal: 12.0 in.

  • Page 30: Environmental Specifications

    Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Operating temperature Storage Temperature Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products. 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)

  • Page 31: 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 32 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...

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36 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.
  • Page 37 www.gateway.com...
  • Page 38 MAN MON NEC 15" LCD GDE R0 4/03...

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