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- Page 1 FHX2201QV 21.5 -inch Widescreen LCD Monitor USERGUIDE ®...
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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...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor
CHAPTER Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Adjusting the angle • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Changing Windows screen settings • Power management Maintena n ce • • Troubleshooting • FAQs... -
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
Connecting audio input (option) To connect audio source to your monitor: 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. -
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
Basic front view Your monitor has menu buttons to ensure ease of use. Menu botton Power botton Adjusting the angle Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is based upon the following guildelines. These guidelines are based on available scientific literature and published standards. -
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
Using the left/right arrow buttons The Left/Right arrow keys access quick-key functions, and are used to select a setting in menus. • You can press the Left arrow key to change the volume; or the Right key to select a pre-defined Theme setting. -
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
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.” Horizontal Vertical Mode name and resolution Mode frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) 640x480@60Hz 31.469 59.941... -
Page 14: Power Management
CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Power management Energy declaration 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. When your computer goes into the energy saving mode, the monitor will then enter the Active Off mode (sleep). -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Important Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for approximately 30 minutes before making any judgments about the picture quality. If you have problems with the monitor, the information in this troubleshooting section may help you solve them. -
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
• 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 the major video card manufacturers are: ATI®:... - 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.
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Page 21: Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information
APPENDIX Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information • Important safety information • Environmental information • Regulatory compliance statements • Notices... -
Page 22: 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 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: 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.