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Gateway FPD1775W User Manual

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  • Page 1 FPD1775W Widescreen Monitor USERGUIDE ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor........
  • Page 4 Contents www.gateway.com...

  • Page 5: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor

    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Setting up the optional stand • Setting up the optional speaker bar • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Adjusting Windows display settings • Power management • Maintaining •...

  • Page 6: Connecting The Monitor

    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor Connecting the monitor To connect the monitor: Place the monitor base on a table top, then slide the monitor neck down onto the base until it clicks into place. You may need to press the two buttons on the base to let the monitor slide on smoothly.
  • Page 7 - OR - If your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a white DVI video cable (available in the U.S. at www.gateway.com) to the white connector under the back of the display. Although a standard DVI cable is acceptable, we recommend using the right-angle cable (available in the U.S.

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Optional Stand

    Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can buy an adjustable USB stand from www.gateway.com. The stand can be adjusted for height, tilt, and screen rotation. When connected to your computer’s USB port, you can connect up to four USB devices to the USB 2.0 ports on the stand.
  • Page 9 Place the hinge cover over the hinge. The hinge cover came with your optional stand. Attach the hinge cover using the screw you removed from the original neck hinge. Remove the four small screws from the back of the LCD panel. Do not discard the four screws.
  • Page 10 Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor Tighten the thumbscrew under the base with your fingers (or a flat screwdriver) to secure the neck into place. With the stand facing you, press the mounting bracket lever to the left and hold it, then remove the bracket from the stand.
  • Page 11 Slide the neck’s bracket slot onto the bracket’s mounting tab. Press the bracket lever to the right and hold it, then lower the neck into place and release the lever. Setting up the optional stand...

  • Page 12: Adjusting Monitor Height Tension

    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor Adjusting monitor height tension The stand is factory adjusted to maintain the height for your monitor. However, if it does not stay in place when you let go, you need to change the stand’s height tension. You also need to adjust the stand if the amounts of force required to raise and lower the monitor are not equal.

  • Page 13: Adjusting Monitor Tilt Tension

    Adjusting monitor tilt tension Adjust the height tension screw so the raising and lowering forces are equal. After the forces are equalized, turn the tension screw clockwise two to four turns to slightly decrease the lifting tension. For optimum viewing, adjust the height so the top of the monitor is about 1 inch (2.54 cm) below eye level.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Usb Hub

    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor Connecting the USB hub Screen distance from user The screen should first be placed at arm’s length from the user, then adjusted back and forth to suit individual preference. The optional USB stand has a built-in, 4-port, USB 2.0 hub. To use these USB connectors, you need to connect the hub to power and to your computer.

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Optional Speaker Bar

    Setting up the optional speaker bar Installing the speaker bar Tips & Tricks When using the speaker bar, we recommend that you use the right-angle video cable so the speaker bar does not obstruct the cable. Headphone jack Bass port To install the speaker bar: Tilt the screen back, then center the speaker bar below the screen.

  • Page 16: Starting The Monitor

    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor Starting the monitor Important The appearance of your monitor may vary from that shown. Turn on the speaker bar by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise. To start the monitor: Press the power button on the front of monitor. The power LED on the power button turns on.

  • Page 17: Adjusting Monitor Settings

    Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the Auto button before entering the OSD. This will automatically adjust the monitor image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution. Adjusting monitor settings Monitor buttons Important The appearance of your monitor may vary from that shown.

  • Page 18: On-Screen Display Options

    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor On-screen display options Tips & Tricks While the OSD is active, on-screen labels appear next to the buttons to help you identify them. (contrast) ■ OSD active: Press to move down through menu selections and adjust OSD options.
  • Page 19 OSD Menu Main menu Main Menu Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset Picture menu Picture Brightness Contrast Gamma Video Scaling Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase OSD menus Description Auto—Automatically adjusts your monitor to its optimum settings. Picture—Opens the Picture menu, where you can adjust brightness, contrast, and gamma.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Windows Display Settings

    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor OSD Menu Advanced menu Advanced Color Language LED Brightness Resolution Reminder Information Adjusting Windows display settings Description Color—Customizes the color levels. Language—Changes the language of the OSD. LED Brightness—Changes the brightness of the Standby and Power LED to Day Mode or Nite Mode.

  • Page 21: Changing Settings In Windows Vista

    Changing settings in Windows Vista Help & Support For more information about adjusting monitor settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search box, then click the magnifying glass. To change the color depth or screen resolution:...

  • Page 22: Changing Settings In Windows Xp

    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor Changing settings in Windows XP Help & Support For more information about adjusting monitor settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase changing display settings or changing screen resolution in the Search box, then click the arrow.
  • Page 23 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. Click the Appearance tab. Click the Effects button. The Effects dialog box opens. Click to select the Use the following method to smooth the edges of screen type check box.

  • Page 24: Video Modes

    VESA 1280 × 720 ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. This monitor complies with the EPA’s International ENERGY STAR Program, which is a program designed to encourage manufacturers of computer equipment to build circuitry into their products to reduce energy consumption during time of non-use.

  • Page 25: Energy Declaration

    Energy declaration Maintaining Caution Do not use any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner. You will permanently scratch the screen. When connected to a computer that supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) Protocol, the monitor can conserve significant energy by reducing power consumption during periods of non-use.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor Troubleshooting Important Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for approximately 30 minutes before making any judgments about the picture quality. No power No picture If you have problems with the monitor, the information in this troubleshooting section may help you solve them.

  • Page 27: Monitor Colors Are Wrong

    LCD screens. Gateway’s inspection standards keep these to a minimum. If you feel these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your monitor, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected.

  • Page 28: Speaker Bar Does Not Work

    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor Speaker bar does not work I installed the speaker bar, but no sound is coming out of the speakers. Make sure that the speaker bar power cord is plugged into a USB port on ■...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Power consumption Power management Wall mount bracket Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products. Panel size...
  • Page 30 Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com...

  • Page 31: Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information

    Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information • Important safety information • Environmental information • Regulatory compliance statements • Notices...

  • Page 32: Important Safety Information

    Your Gateway product 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 33: Environmental Information

    When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, “take it back” to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling. ■ In some cases, your “end of life” product may be “traded in” for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment. Call Gateway to see if this program is available in your area. ■...

  • Page 34: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. California Proposition 65 Warning This product contains chemicals,...

  • Page 35: Trademark Acknowledgments

    Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. 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 Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com...
  • Page 38 MAN FPD1775W USR GDE R0 10/06...

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