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FPD 1540 Monitor
Troubleshooting
Setting up
Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Connecting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Adjusting monitor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
External controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
OSD options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Software controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ENERGY STAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Energy declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
No picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Display colors are wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Picture has shadows or “ghosts” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Color is not uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Image is not sized or centered correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Chapter : Using Your FPD 1540 Monitor
Connecting the monitor
To connect the monitor:
1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can easily reach the back
of each.
2 Attach the base to the monitor.
3 Lay your monitor down flat.
Tips & Tricks
Avoid scratching the screen by placing it on a towel or other
non-abrasive surface.
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4 Connect the power cord to the power connector underneath the bottom
of the screen.
5 Connect the video cable to the blue video connector underneath the
bottom of the screen.
6 Return the monitor to its upright position.
7 Make sure that your computer is turned off.
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8 Connect the video cable to the matching video port on the back of your
computer.
9 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet.
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Starting the monitor
Starting the monitor
To start the monitor:
1 Press the power button on the monitor. The power LED turns on.
Power button
LED
2 Turn on your computer.
3 After your computer is running, the power LED on the monitor should be
green. Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to appear. If the power
LED is not green or you do not see a display image, check the connections.
For more troubleshooting information, see “Troubleshooting” on page 17.
4 Adjust the tilt of the monitor for the best viewing angle.
5 After you see the Windows desktop, press the RESET/AUTO button to
automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings.
6 Use the on-screen display (OSD) to adjust other monitor settings. For more
information, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on page 6.
Important
When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the
RESET/AUTO button before entering the OSD. This will
automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings
for the current screen resolution.
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Adjusting monitor settings
Use the external controls (located on the monitor itself) and software controls
(accessible in Windows) to adjust the display image. For more information
about software controls, see “Software controls” on page 10.
External controls
These monitors feature an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust and save
contrast, brightness, and other settings for the monitor. The monitor saves
changes you make to the settings, even if you turn off the monitor.
– button
Reset/Auto
button
Power
button
Select button
+ button
LED
■ SELECT.
Press to view the OSD and open menu options.
■ – and +.
OSD inactive: Press – to adjust brightness. Press + to adjust contrast.
OSD active: Press to select or adjust OSD options.
■ RESET/AUTO.
OSD inactive: Press to automatically optimize the display image position,
clock, and phase.
OSD active: Press to reset settings to the factory defaults.
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OSD options
To adjust the OSD settings:
1 Press the SELECT button. The OSD menu opens.
AUTO
USER
R
G
B
EXIT
48.2 KHz / 59.8 Hz
1024 X 768
2 Use the – and + buttons to highlight a control, then press the SELECT
button to open the menu option.
3 Use the – and + buttons to adjust the control to the desired level.
4 Press the SELECT button to return to the main menu.
5 When you have finished making all adjustments, use the – and + buttons
to highlight EXIT, then press the SELECT button to exit the OSD.
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OSD menus
You can access any of these menus in the OSD:
OSD Menu
Option Description
BRIGHTNESS. Adjust the brightness of the
screen. Use the lowest brightness setting you
are comfortable with to maximize the life of the
monitor backlights.
AUTO
You may need to readjust brightness after the
monitor has warmed up.
USER
R
G
B
EXIT
CONTRAST. Adjusts the contrast of the
screen.
48.2 KHz / 59.8 Hz
1024 X 768
AUTO CONTRAST. Automatically adjusts the
contrast to the ideal setting for the current
screen resolution.
AUTO ADJUST. Automatically adjusts the
AUTO
display image position, clock, and phase.
LEFT/RIGHT. Moves the display image left and
right.
DOWN/UP. Moves the display image up and
down.
H. SIZE. Adjusts the size of the display image.
FINE. Adjusts the amount of detail
enhancement.
USER. Adjusts the color temperature.
USER
Choose from the following:
9300 is bluish white.
7500 is greenish white.
6500 is reddish white.
USER lets you customize the Red, Green, and
Blue color levels separately.
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OSD Menu
Option Description
Tool. Opens a sub menu that lets you control:
TOOL
LANGUAGE. Changes the language of the
OSD display.
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OFF
EXIT
OSD TURN OFF. Sets the number of seconds
the OSD menu is displayed before it turns off
automatically.
OFF
OSD LOCK OUT. Locks the OSD so settings
can not be changed.
Press the RESET/AUTO button and + button
at the same time to turn the OSD LOCK OUT
on and off.
RESOLUTION NOTIFIER. Turns a notification
pop-up screen on and off.
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The pop-up screen appears to remind you to
change the resolution setting back to the
monitor’s optimal setting (1024 × 768 @ 60 Hz)
if you have changed it.
INFO. Displays information about the monitor.
FACTORY RESET. Returns all settings to the
factory defaults.
AUTO
USER
R
G
B
EXIT
48.2 KHz / 59.8 Hz
1024 X 768
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Software controls
Adjusting the color depth and screen resolution are two 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.
Windows lets you choose from several color depth settings for the monitor. We
recommend that you use the 32-bit True Color setting or the highest setting
available at all times.
If the color in your images seems “false” or “jumpy,” especially after you have
played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting
and return it to 32-bit True Color, if necessary.
To change the color depth:
1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click
Appearance and Themes.
- OR -
In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The
Control Panel window opens.
2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens.
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3 Click the Settings tab.
4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality or Colors list, then click
the color depth you want.
5 To save your changes in Windows XP, click OK, then click Yes.
- OR -
To save your changes in Windows 2000, click OK, then click OK again
Help and
Support
For more information about adjusting monitor settings in
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword changing display settings in the
Search box
, then click the arrow.
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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. The higher the resolution, the smaller individual components of the
screen (such as icons and menu bars) appear.
To change the screen resolution:
1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click
Appearance and Themes.
- OR -
In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The
Control Panel window opens.
2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens.
3 Click the Settings tab.
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4 Drag the Screen resolution or Screen area slider to the size you prefer.
5 To save your changes in Windows XP, click OK, then click Yes.
- OR -
To save your changes in Windows 2000, click OK, then click OK again.
Help and
Support
For more information about adjusting screen resolution in
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the
Search box
, then click the arrow.
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Video modes
The monitor supports several video modes. Best screen resolution is
1024 × 768 @ 60 Hz.
The supported video modes are:
Screen Resolution
(display mode)
Horizontal
Frequency
Vertical
Frequency
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
640 × 480
640 × 480
720 × 400
800 × 600
800 × 600
1024 × 768
1024 × 768
1280 × 1024
31.47 kHz
37.5 kHz
60 Hz
75 Hz
70 Hz
60 Hz
75 Hz
60 Hz
75 Hz
60 Hz
31.47 kHz
37.88 kHz
46.88 kHz
48.36 kHz
61.12 kHz
63.98 kHz
If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the display image may look
slightly “fuzzy” or may have a black border around the edges.
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Power management
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.
Energy declaration
When connected to a computer that supports the VESA Display Power
Management Signaling (DPMS) Protocol, this 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 (different from total shut down). In the Active Off mode the
Power LED will still show orange.
Use these conventions and the power can be reduced to the following levels:
VESA State
On
LED Indicator
Green
Power Consumption
<35 W
2 W
Active Off
Orange
To “wake” the monitor when it is in Active Off mode, move your mouse or
press any keyboard key.
Access the power management options in the Control Panel to change the
period of time after which the monitor enters these low power states.
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Maintenance
To keep the monitor in optimal working order:
■ Do not block the ventilation holes.
■ Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water.
■ Keep the monitor away from radiators or heat vents.
■ Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight.
To clean the monitor, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with water only. Wipe
the cabinet, screen, and controls.
Caution
Do not use any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner. You
will permanently scratch the screen.
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Troubleshooting
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
approximately 30 minutes before making any judgments
about the picture quality.
No power
Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the
monitor and the wall outlet. For more information about connecting the power
cord, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
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No picture
the monitor and the wall outlet. For more information about connecting
the power cord, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
■ Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the
monitor and your computer. For more information about connecting the
video cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
■ Make sure that the monitor power button is turned on.
■ If the power LED is orange:
■
Make sure that your computer is turned on.
■
Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the
monitor out of Active Off mode.
■
■
■
Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.
Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
Check the video port and the end of the video cable for any pins that
■ Turn off the monitor and unplug the video cable from the back of your
computer. Turn the monitor back on and wait for ten seconds. If the
monitor is functioning correctly, a self-diagnostic screen appears. For more
information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the
monitor” on page 2.
Display colors are wrong
the ideal settings. For more information, see “External controls” on page 6.
■ Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.
■ Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the
monitor and your computer. For more information about connecting the
video cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
■ Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
■ Check the video port and the end of the video cable for any pins that might
be bent or pushed in.
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Picture has shadows or “ghosts”
the ideal settings. For more information, see “External controls” on page 6.
■ Remove any extension cables or switchblades.
■ Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the
monitor and your computer. For more information about connecting the
video cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
■ Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
■ Check the video port and the end of the video cable for any pins that might
be bent or pushed in.
Color is not uniform
■ Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making
a final judgment about color uniformity or brightness.
■ Press the RESET/AUTO button to automatically adjust the display image to
the ideal settings. For more information, see “External controls” on page 6.
■ Press the RESET/AUTO button to automatically adjust the display image to
the ideal settings. For more information, see “External controls” on page 6.
■ Use the position controls to adjust the image. For instructions on how to
adjust the display image position, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on
page 6.
The monitor has pixels that are always dark or
too bright
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 Technical Support to identify whether a repair or
replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected.
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Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
15-inch active-matrix TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD
1024 × 768 @ 60 Hz
Monitor
Best screen resolution
Display colors
Power input
Over 16 million colors
AC 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 0.6 A
Normal operation: <35 W
Active Off operation: 2 W
Power consumption
13.68 × 7.22 × 13.46 inches (W × D × H)
347.4 × 183.5 × 341.9 mm (W × D × H)
Dimensions
®
Meets EPA ENERGY STAR and VESA DPMS requirements
Power management
Certifications
UL, cUL, EPA, NOM, and FCC Class B
Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our
suppliers to Gateway specifications and may vary from similarly marketed
products.
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Safety,
Regulatory, and
Legal 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.
Warning
Always follow these instructions to help
guard against personal injury and damage
to your Gateway system.
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Setting up your system
■
Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you
operate your system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use.
Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator.
Set up the system on a stable work surface.
■
■
■
■
The product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the rating label.
If your product has a voltage selector switch, make sure that the switch is in the proper position
for your area. The voltage selector switch is set at the factory to the correct voltage.
■
Openings in the monitor case are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings.
Make sure you provide adequate space, at least 6 inches (15 cm), around the system for
ventilation when you set up your work area. Never insert objects of any kind into the monitor
ventilation openings.
■
Some products are equipped with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the product is
properly grounded when in use. The plug on this cord will only fit into a grounding-type outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact an electrician
to install the appropriate outlet.
■
■
If you use an extension cord with this system, make sure that the total ampere rating on the
products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
If your system is fitted with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the
antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage
surges and buildup of static charges.
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Important safety information
Care during use
■
Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
■
Do not spill anything on the system. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking
near your system.
■
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.
■
■
When the monitor is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through the
monitor. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables and modem cables from the
wall outlets before cleaning the system.
Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if:
■
The power cord or plug is damaged.
■
Liquid has been spilled into the system.
■
The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed.
■
The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
■
The system performance changes.
Warning
To prevent electric shock, never remove the cover. No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Replacement parts and accessories
Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway.
Important
Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as
hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care
areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden
environments, or industrial facilities.
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Regulatory compliance
statements
United States of America
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
■
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
■
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
■
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is
connected
■
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Compliance Accessories: The accessories associated with this equipment are: shielded video cable.
These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules.
FCC declaration of conformity
Responsible party:
Gateway Companies, Inc.
610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023
Product:
FPD1540A
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 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.
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Regulatory compliance statements
Canada
Industry Canada (IC)
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada.
EPA ENERGY STAR
®
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Gateway has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a
computer equipped with a Display Power Management System.
California Proposition 65 Warning
Warning
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to
the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects
or reproductive harm.
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Notices
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The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are
made periodically. These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions. Gateway may improve and/or
change products described in this publication at any time. 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.
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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