Gateway Using Your FPD 1940 Monitor Connecting the monitor ■ Starting the monitor ■ Adjusting monitor settings ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting ■ Specifications ■...
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. Connect the power cord to the power connector under the bottom of the screen. www.gateway.com...
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The only way to use both connections it to share the monitor between two computers. Use the SOURCE button to change between computers. For more information, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on page 7. Return the monitor to its upright position. Make sure that your computer is turned off. www.gateway.com...
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- OR - If you connected the digital video cable to your monitor, connect the other end of the cable to the matching white video port on the back of your computer. www.gateway.com...
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Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet. www.gateway.com...
When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the AUTO/SELECT button before entering the OSD. This will automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution. The best screen resolution is 1280 × 1024. Power button AUTO/SELECT www.gateway.com button to automatically...
Press to switch between analog or digital source signals or switch between computers if you have two computers connected to the monitor. ■ MENU Press to view the OSD. Press again to exit. MENU /Contrast button button /LightView button www.gateway.com Power button and LED AUTO/SELECT button...
USER MODE buttons to highlight a control, then press the buttons to adjust the control to the desired level. button to return to the main navigation bar on the left of the www.gateway.com button. AUTO/SELECT button to exit the MENU...
CLOCK. Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. The horizontal screen size will also change. PHASE. Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clear or sharpen the displayed characters. www.gateway.com utton to move to the next color.
RESET. Returns settings to the factory defaults. , then click Start Control Panel , then click Start Settings icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. Display www.gateway.com . The Control Panel window opens. Appearance and Themes . The Control Panel Control Panel...
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The higher the resolution, the smaller individual components of the screen (such as icons and menu bars) appear. tab. Gateway FPD 1940 on Intel(r) 82810E Graphics Controller Color quality , then click the arrow.
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, then click Start Settings icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. Display tab. Gateway FPD 1940 on Intel(r) 82810E Graphics Controller slider to the size you prefer. Screen area , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com . The Control Panel window opens.
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 the LED Indicator Power Consumption Green 45 W ≤...
30 minutes before making any judgments about the picture quality. 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...
Make sure that the video cable is not damaged. ■ Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in. button to automatically adjust the display image to the www.gateway.com button on SOURCE...
This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix 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.
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. 19-inch active-matrix TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD 1280 × 1024 Over 16 million colors AC 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 1.0 A...
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.
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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.
(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.
Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. EPA ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a computer equipped with a Display Power Management System. ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY www.gateway.com...
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In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.