Gateway HX2000 User Manual

Gateway HX2000 User Manual

20" widescreen lcd monitor

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HX2000 20-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor
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  • Page 1 HX2000 20-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor USERGUIDE ®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor ....1 Connecting the monitor ........... . 2 Connecting video inputs .
  • Page 4 Contents...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor

    Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel • Connecting the monitor • Adjusting the angle • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Changing Windows screen settings • Power management • Maintenace • Troubleshooting • FAQs • Specifications CHAPTER Monitor...
  • Page 6: Connecting The Monitor

    CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting the monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. Connect the blue VGA video cable to the blue VGA video connector under the back of the display.
  • Page 7: Connecting Audio Input

    Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. Connect the audio cable to the audio connector under the back of the display. Ensure your computer is turned off. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio port on the back of your computer. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 8: Connecting The Power

    CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting the power Connect the power: Position your monitor so you can reach the back, then connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. We recommend using a surge protector to protect your monitor from voltage spikes.
  • Page 9: Basic Front View

    You may need to adjust lighting to avoid screen glare when the screen is tilted upward. 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. www.gateway.com Power button...
  • Page 10: Starting The Monitor

    CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Starting the monitor Using the OSD and menu buttons This monitor features an onscreen display (OSD) and menu buttons that let you turn the monitor on and off, and adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings. For more information on menu buttons, see “Using the Menu and quick key buttons”...
  • Page 11: Using The Left/Right Arrow Buttons

    For information on changing your computer’s display resolution, see Windows screen settings” on Information—Displays current screen resolution and input source for the main display. Resets all values to the factory settings. Reset www.gateway.com (option) es overall display performance while increasing the grayscale contrast. page 8 “Changing...
  • Page 12: Changing Windows Screen Settings

    CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Changing Windows screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change. You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver.
  • Page 13: Video Modes

    Resolution (active dot) 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832x624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x870 1152x864 1280x720 1280x800 1600x900 www.gateway.com Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.469 37.861 37.500 31.469 35.156 37.879 48.077 46.875 49.722 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.681 67.5 44.955 49.702 55.990 Vertical frequency (Hz) 59.941...
  • Page 14: Power Management

    CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Power management Energy declaration ENERGY STAR Acer’s ENERGY STAR qualified products save you money by reducing energy costs and helps protect the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    • 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. www.gateway.com see “Connecting the monitor” see “Connecting the see “Connecting the see “Connecting the...
  • Page 16: Picture Has Shadows Or "Ghosts

    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 Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected.
  • Page 17: How To

    Make sure that your video card can display at 1600 × 900 resolution. • This may be caused by older video drivers on your computer. See the Gateway support Web site (support.gateway.com) for updated video drivers for your computer. You can also go directly to your video card’s support Web site for the most up-to-date video drivers.
  • Page 18 CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor For example, while watching a movie on a HDCP-enabled DVD player, you change the receiving device (DTV, monitor, or projector) input to watch broadcast TV, then change the input back to watch the DVD movie. However, you are unable to watch the movie. This is because when the input was changed, the receiver lost the HDCP signal.
  • Page 19 www.gateway.com...
  • Page 20 CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor...
  • Page 21: Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information

    APPENDIX Safety, Regulatory, and Legal • Important safety information • Environmental information • Regulatory compliance statements • Notices Information...
  • Page 22 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 23: 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 24: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    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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