Gateway FPD 2020 User Manual

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Gateway FPD-2020 Monitor
Version 1.0

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide Gateway FPD-2020 Monitor Version 1.0...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using Your FPD 2020 Monitor Connecting the monitor ..........2 Starting the monitor .
  • Page 5: Using Your Fpd 2020 Monitor

    Using Your FPD 2020 Monitor The FPD 2020 monitor is a high-resolution color LCD with: ■ 1600 × 1200 maximum resolution ■ Over 16 million colors ■ Excellent contrast and legibility ■ Space-saving and lightweight design ■ Reduced power usage...
  • Page 6: Connecting The Monitor

    Using Your FPD 2020 Monitor Connecting the monitor To connect the monitor: Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the connections on each. Lay the monitor on its back. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 7 Connecting the monitor Connect the power cord to the power connector underneath the bottom of the screen. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 8 Using Your FPD 2020 Monitor If your computer supports analog video (blue video connector), connect the analog video cable to the blue analog connector underneath the bottom of the screen. - OR - If your computer supports digital video (white video connector), connect the digital video cable to the white DVI connector underneath the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 9 - OR - If your computer supports digital video, then connect the digital video cable to the matching white video port on the back of your computer. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 10 Using Your FPD 2020 Monitor Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 11: Starting The Monitor

    After the main power switch is on, use the power button on the front of the monitor to turn the monitor off and on. You cannot use the front power button until the main power switch is on. Turn on your computer. Main power switch www.gateway.com Starting the monitor...
  • Page 12 Using Your FPD 2020 Monitor After your computer is running, the power LED on the monitor should be green. Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to appear. If the power LED is not green or you do not see a display image, check the connections.
  • Page 13: Adjusting Monitor Settings

    The monitor saves changes you make to the settings, even if you turn off the monitor. AUTO button SOURCE LIGHT VIEW button button MENU SELECT button button Arrow buttons www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings Power button and LED...
  • Page 14 Using Your FPD 2020 Monitor ■ LIGHT VIEW Press to select a preset viewing mode or customize one of your own. Preset modes include optimized settings for text, movies, or photos in either day or night ambient light levels. ■...
  • Page 15: Osd Options

    You may need to readjust brightness after the monitor has warmed up. Contrast. Press the to adjust the contrast of the screen. www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings button MENU buttons...
  • Page 16 Using Your FPD 2020 Monitor OSD Menu COLOR ADJUSTMENT R G B USER GREEN GREEN BLUE BLUE R G B HORIZONTAL VERTICAL R G B AUTO CLOCK PHASE 9300K 6500K IMAGE POSITION TRACKING www.gateway.com Description Preset. Press the buttons to adjust the color temperature.
  • Page 17 Horizontal and Vertical controls are active. Use th uttons to move horizontally and vertically within the zoomed area. OSD Position. Press th uttons to adjust the OSD window position on the screen. www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings buttons to zoom in and out...
  • Page 18: Software Controls

    Using Your FPD 2020 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 2020 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 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 size you prefer. Screen area , then click , then click Adjusting monitor settings again.
  • Page 22: Video Modes

    Using Your FPD 2020 Monitor Video modes The monitor supports several video modes. ■ Best screen resolution is 1600 × 1200. The supported video modes are: Screen Resolution (display mode) (best screen resolution) 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 <60 W...
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Using Your FPD 2020 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: No Picture

    Turn the monitor back on and wait for ten seconds. If the monitor is functioning correctly, a self-diagnostic screen appears. For more information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2. button, see “External controls” on page 9. SOURCE www.gateway.com Troubleshooting SOURCE...
  • Page 26: Display Colors Are Wrong

    Using Your FPD 2020 Monitor Display colors are wrong ■ Press the AUTO ideal settings. ■ Restart your computer with the monitor turned on. ■ Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and your computer. For more information about connecting the power cord, see “Connecting the monitor”...
  • Page 27: Image Is Not Sized Or Centered Correctly

    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 28: Specifications

    Power input 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. 20.1-inch active-matrix TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD 1600 × 1200 Over 16 million colors AC 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 1.2 A...
  • Page 29: 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 30 ■ 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: Epa Energy Star

    ENERGY STAR California Proposition 65 Warning Warning This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. Regulatory compliance statements ® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets www.gateway.com...
  • Page 34 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 36 MAN MON FPD2020 USR GDE R2 2/04...

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