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 • Windows controls • Power management • Maintaining • Troubleshooting...
Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. Connect the power cord to the power connector under the back of the display. www.gateway.com...
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- 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.
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.
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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.
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With the stand facing you, press the mounting bracket lever to the left and hold it, then remove the bracket from the stand. Attach the bracket to the LCD panel using the four screws you removed previously. Screws www.gateway.com Thumbscrew Screws...
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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...
If the monitor lowers by itself when you let go, turn the screw clockwise several complete turns. If the monitor rises when you let go, turn the screw counter-clockwise several complete turns. You may need to turn the screw several times before the tension is correct for your size of monitor. www.gateway.com...
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.
USB In port Power connector To provide full power to your stand’s USB ports, connect the AC power adapter to the power connector on the back of your USB stand and into an AC power outlet. www.gateway.com USB 2.0 ports...
Setting up the optional speaker bar Installing the speaker bar Tips & Tricks When using the speaker bar with a DVI connection, we recommend that you use the right-angle DVI cable so the speaker bar does not obstruct the cable.
Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to appear. If the power LED is not blue or you do not see a display image, check the connections. For more troubleshooting information, see “Troubleshooting” on page Adjust the tilt of the monitor for the best viewing angle. www.gateway.com...
Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the Auto button before entering the OSD. This will automatically adjust the display 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.
Geometry—Opens the Geometry menu, where you can adjust image size and minimize distortions. Advanced—Opens the Advanced menu, where you can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Reset—Resets the monitor to its factory settings. www.gateway.com...
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OSD Menu Picture menu Picture Brightness Contrast Gamma Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Advanced menu Advanced Color Language LED Brightness Resolution Reminder Information Description Brightness—Adjusts the amount of light in the darkest portion of the picture. Use the lowest brightness setting you are comfortable with to maximize the life of the monitor backlights.
Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. Click the Settings tab. Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you want. Click OK, then click Yes to save your changes. www.gateway.com...
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Help & Support For more information about adjusting screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase changing screen resolution in the Search box, then click the arrow. 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.
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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. Click the arrow to open the list, then click ClearType. Click OK, then click OK again. www.gateway.com...
With EzTune, you can: Change the orientation of the image (landscape to portrait) by just ■ rotating the screen (requires the optional height-adjustable stand available in the U.S. at www.gateway.com) Change brightness, contrast, and color balance ■ Change screen geometry ■...
56.476 VESA 1024 × 768 60.023 VESA 1280 × 1024 63.980 VESA 1280 × 1024 79.976 VESA 1440 × 900 55.935 VESA 1440 × 900 70.635 www.gateway.com Vertical Available in frequency (Hz) DVI mode 70.087 59.941 72.810 75.000 70.087 56.250 60.317...
Energy declaration ® 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.
■ Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ■ ideal settings. Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before ■ making a final judgment about color uniformity or brightness. www.gateway.com...
No picture Picture has shadows or “ghosts” Image is not sized or centered correctly Press the Input button to make sure that you have selected the correct ■ video source. Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of ■...
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 Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected.
Certifications Wall mount bracket Dimensions 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 19 inches (diagonal) 19-inch viewable TFT with anti-glare coating 1440 ×...
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.
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. ■...
Regulatory compliance statements 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,...
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.
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