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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide VX730/930 Monitor... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
VX730 specifications ........ - Page 4 www.gateway.com...
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Page 5: Using Your Vx730 Or Vx930 Monitor
Using Your VX730 or VX930 The VX series monitors are high-resolution color monitors with: ■ Unlimited colors ■ Smaller dot pitch for improved image clarity ■ Excellent contrast and legibility ■ Improved focus quality ■ Reduced power usage The on-screen display (OSD) controls let you adjust a variety of image settings. -
Page 6: Setting Up The Monitor
Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Setting up the monitor Setting up the monitor consists of two procedures: attaching the base and connecting the monitor cables. If you are setting up your computer for the first time, see the setup poster for more information about connecting additional peripheral devices. - Page 7 Connect the video cable to the matching (blue) video port on the back of your computer. Tighten the screws on the video cable connectors to keep them from coming loose. Tightening the screws also prevents radio and TV interference. www.gateway.com Setting up the monitor...
- Page 8 Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Connect the power cord that came with the monitor to the AC power connector at the back of the monitor. To maintain FCC standards, only use the cord that came with the monitor. Plug the other end of the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet.
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Page 9: Removing The Base
Rotate the base so you can easily get to the retaining latch on the bottom of the monitor, then press in the retaining latch. While pressing in the latch, slide the base toward the back of the monitor, then remove the base. www.gateway.com Setting up the monitor... -
Page 10: Starting The Monitor
Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Starting the monitor To start the monitor: Press and hold the power button for approximately one second. The power LED turns on, and the monitor demagnetizes itself for about five seconds. button Left Select... - Page 11 After your computer is running, the power LED on the monitor should be green. If not, check the connections. For more troubleshooting information, see “Troubleshooting” on page Adjust the controls to get the ideal image size and position for you. For more information, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on page www.gateway.com Starting the monitor...
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Page 12: Adjusting Monitor Settings
Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Adjusting monitor settings This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust and save contrast, brightness, and other settings for the display image. ■ Menu. Press to view the OSD. Press again to exit. -
Page 13: Osd Options
Pincushion. Curves the sides of the display image inward or outward. Pin Balance. Curves the display image to the left or right. Parallelogram. Slants the display image to the left or right. Trapezoid. Increases or decreases the trapezoid distortion of the display image. www.gateway.com... - Page 14 OSD Time. Adjusts the on-screen display time-out. Degauss. Demagnetizes the screen. Information. Displays the frequency and resolution in which the monitor is currently operating. Exit (VX730 only). Closes the OSD menu. - OR - Press the Menu button on both models to exit the OSD. www.gateway.com...
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Page 15: Software Controls
, then click Start Panel is in Category View, click Click/Double-click the Click the tab. Settings . The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Control Panel Appearance and Themes icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. Display www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings... - Page 16 Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Click the arrow button to open the want. To save your changes, click Help and For more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then Support click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search box arrow.
- Page 17 For more information about adjusting screen resolution, click Start, Support then click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the Search box arrow. slider to the size you prefer. , then click www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings , then click the...
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Page 18: Power Management
ENERGY STAR ® 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 19: Maintenance
■ Clean the monitor using a soft cloth lightly moistened with water. Wipe the cabinet, glass panel, and controls. Caution Do not use any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner. You will permanently scratch the glass panel. www.gateway.com Maintenance... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Troubleshooting If you have problems with the monitor, the information in this troubleshooting section may help you solve them. Important Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for about 30 minutes before making any judgments about the picture quality. -
Page 21: Picture Is Scrambled
. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Control Panel icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. Display slider to the size you prefer. If you are not sure what , then click www.gateway.com Troubleshooting . Your computer restarts. Enter “Setting up the monitor”... -
Page 22: Picture Bounces, Jitters, Or Has Waves
Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Picture bounces, jitters, or has waves Make sure that: ■ Non-shielded speakers are not placed too close to the monitor. ■ The monitor is not positioned too close to another monitor, power transformer or adapter, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer. -
Page 23: Image Cannot Be Adjusted Full Screen
Some video modes used by the monitor produce images that cannot be adjusted all the way out to the bezel edge (the edge where the screen glass and monitor casing meet). This condition does not indicate that the monitor is defective. www.gateway.com... -
Page 24: Vx730 Specifications
Certifications Power management Environment Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway specifications and may vary with similarly marketed products. 17 inches diagonal (16.0 inches viewable), anti-reflective/anti-glare, 90° deflection, 0.25 mm dot pitch 1280 ×... -
Page 25: Vx930 Specifications
Certifications Power management Environment Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway specifications and may vary with similarly marketed products. 19 inches diagonal (18.0 inches viewable), anti-reflective/anti-glare, 90° deflection, 0.25 mm dot pitch 1600 ×... - Page 26 Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor www.gateway.com...
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Page 27: A Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information
Appendix A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Safety information ■ Regulatory statements ■ Notices ■ Information... -
Page 28: Important Safety 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 29 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.
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Page 30: 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. -
Page 31: Epa Energy Star
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... - Page 32 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.
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