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- Page 1 USER GUIDE Gateway FPD2185W Monitor...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor ........ - Page 4 Contents www.emachines.com...
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Page 5: Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor
Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Adjusting the stand • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Windows controls • Power management • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • FAQs • Specifications... -
Page 6: Connecting The Monitor
Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com Connecting the monitor Connecting video inputs To connect the monitor: 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. - Page 7 If your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable (not included) to the white connector under the back of the display. You can buy a DVI video cable from www.gateway.com. Make sure that your computer is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the matching video port on the back of your computer.
- Page 8 Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com For basic video quality, connect your video device’s ■ composite video jack to the corresponding jack on the back of your monitor. (cable not included) For better video quality, connect your video device’s jack to ■...
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Page 9: Connecting Usb Cables
Connecting the monitor Connecting USB cables Your monitor has a built-in, four-port USB 2.0 hub that lets you conveniently connect USB devices. Because your computer case may be under your desk or inside a cabinet, these monitor-mounted USB ports can be much easier to access. -
Page 10: Connecting A Security Cable
Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com Connecting a security cable You can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or to another heavy object) with a cable lock. To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock’s instructions to connect it to the Kensington lock slot on the back of your monitor (cable lock not included). -
Page 11: Adjusting The Stand
Adjusting the stand Adjusting the stand Height: 4.12 inches (105 mm) Rotation: 90° Tilt: 35° Pan: 35° Adjusting monitor height tension The stand is factory adjusted to maintain the adjusted height for your monitor. However, you can further adjust the tension. -
Page 12: Ergonomic Guidelines
Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com Adjust the height tension screw so the monitor stays in place when you let go. 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. -
Page 13: Starting The Monitor
Starting the monitor Screen tilt The screen should be tilted so the user’s line of sight is perpendicular to the screen. This angle creates the most consistent viewing distance when scanning from the top of the screen to the bottom. You may need to adjust lighting to avoid screen glare when the screen is tilted upward. -
Page 14: Adjusting Monitor Settings
Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself ) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to adjust the display image. For more information about computer controls, see “Windows controls” on page 15. -
Page 15: On-Screen Display (Osd) Options
Adjusting monitor settings Input ■ OSD active: Press to move to previous menu. OSD inactive: Press to select the video source. Auto ■ OSD active: Press to select a menu or setting. OSD inactive: Press to automatically optimize the monitor’s image position, clock, and phase. -
Page 16: Main Menu
Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com Press the Previous and Next (PIP buttons) to highlight a setting, then Tips & Tricks While the OSD is active, on-screen labels press the Auto button to open the selected menu or setting. - Page 17 Adjusting monitor settings OSD Menu Description Video Adjust Unless otherwise indicated, these settings apply only to SD (standard definition) video at 480i and below. Where “PC input” menu is indicated, the resolutions that apply are from 800 × 600 to 1680 × 1050.
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Page 18: Using Picture-In-Picture (Pip)
Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com OSD Menu Description Advanced menu Color—Customizes the color levels. Language—Changes the language of the OSD. LED Mode—Changes the brightness of the Standby and Power LED to Day Mode or Nite Mode. When watching movies in a darkened room, you may want to change the LED mode to Nite Mode to avoid an over-bright, distracting power LED indicator. -
Page 19: Windows Controls
Windows controls Windows controls Color depth, screen resolution, and screen fonts are three of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change. Adjusting the color depth Color depth is the number of colors your video card uses. Most images look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. - Page 20 Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com 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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Page 21: Eztune Software
Windows controls 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. Click the arrow to open the list, then click ClearType. - Page 22 Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com Using landscape and portrait modes Landscape mode Portrait mode EzTune automatically switches the display to the appropriate mode (landscape or portrait) when you rotate the screen. This feature works only with VGA or DVI input (other inputs, as well as the OSD, do not rotate into portrait mode).
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Page 23: Video Modes
Windows controls Video modes Your monitor supports several video modes. If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the display image may look slightly “fuzzy. ” Mode Resolution Horizontal Vertical frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) 720 × 400 31.47... -
Page 24: 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 25: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems with the monitor, the information in this troubleshooting Important Make sure that the monitor has warmed section may help you solve them. up for approximately 30 minutes before making any judgments about the picture quality. -
Page 26: Display 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 display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected. -
Page 27: Faqs
“smooths” the diagonal edges. DCDi constantly monitors edge transitions and fills in any of the gaps that need smoothing. I have the FPD2185W connected to my notebook’s VGA port and I see no image on the screen. You have two options: If your notebook supports dual displays, you can use both your ■... -
Page 28: How To
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. The Web sites for... -
Page 29: Software
In some cases, EzTune does not work correctly in stretch or clone mode. You should disable these modes and use multi-monitor mode only. Why does EzTune not work with my other Gateway or third-party monitors? EzTune is only compatible with the Gateway 21-inch LCD Flat Panel... -
Page 30: Technical
Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com Can I use Windows Media Player or other media players in portrait mode? Depending on the processing speed of your computer, most video will display correctly while in portrait mode. If your computer or video subsystem cannot process the rotated video, you may see choppy or no video displayed. -
Page 31: Video/Display
Why when I try to use Picture in Picture (PIP) component video at 480p, 720p, or 1080i, either no video is displayed or I see corrupted video? This is a normal operation of the FPD2185W. If you wish to view component video in PIP, adjust the video output of your external device... - Page 32 After opening the EzTune menu, drag the EzTune window to the FPD2185W’s screen. After EzTune is on the FPD2185W’s screen, you can adjust its settings. A quick way to control a specific EzTune-supported display is to right-click on the desktop of the display you want to control,...
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Page 33: Specifications
Specifications Specifications 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 21 inches (diagonal) - Page 34 Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com Certifications UL, cUL, FCC Class B, CE. VCCI and TCO’99 where applicable. Wall mount bracket VESA 4 × 3.937 inches (4 × 100 mm) Weight Net weight (with stand): 18.74 lbs. (8.5 kg) Gross weight (with packaging): 22.05 lbs.
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Page 35: Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information • Important safety information • Environmental information • Regulatory compliance statements • Notices... -
Page 36: Important Safety Information
Important safety information Warning Your Gateway product is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to Always follow these instructions to help ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed. -
Page 37: Recycling
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 38: Regulatory Compliance Statements
FCC declaration of conformity Caution Responsible party: Changes or modifications not expressly Gateway, Inc. approved by Gateway could void the FCC 7565 Irvine Center Drive compliance and negate your authority to Irvine, CA 92618 USA operate the product. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may... -
Page 39: 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 40 Notices www.gateway.com...
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