Gateway FPD1975W User Manual

USER GUIDE  
Gateway FPD1975W 19-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor  
Contents  
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
No power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Display colors are wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Color is not uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
No picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Picture has shadows or “ghosts” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Image is not sized or centered correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Speaker bar does not work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
EPA ENERGY STAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
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Contents  
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Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor  
• Connecting the monitor  
• Setting up the optional stand  
• Setting up the optional speaker bar  
• Starting the monitor  
• Adjusting monitor settings  
• Windows controls  
• Power management  
• Maintaining  
• Troubleshooting  
• Specifications  
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Connecting the monitor  
Connecting the monitor  
To connect the monitor:  
1 Place the monitor base on a table top, then slide the monitor neck down  
onto the base until it clicks into place. You may need to press the two  
buttons on the base to let the monitor slide on smoothly.  
2 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each.  
3 Connect the power cord to the power connector under the back of the  
display.  
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Connecting the monitor  
4 Connect the blue right-angle VGA video cable to the blue video connector  
under the back of the display. Although a standard VGA cable is  
acceptable, we recommend using the right-angle cable (available in the  
U.S. at www.gateway.com), especially for use with the optional speaker  
bar. The right-angle cable’s thumbscrews are easier to tighten, and the  
cord does not get in the way of the speaker bar.  
- OR -  
If your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a white DVI  
video cable (available in the U.S. at www.gateway.com) to the white  
connector under the back of the display. Although a standard DVI cable  
is acceptable, we recommend using the right-angle cable (available in the  
U.S. at www.gateway.com), especially for use with the optional speaker  
bar. The right-angle cable’s thumbscrews are easier to tighten, and the  
cord does not get in the way of the speaker bar.  
5 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.  
6 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet.  
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Setting up the optional stand  
Setting up the optional stand  
Attaching the USB stand  
In the United States, you can buy an adjustable USB stand from  
www.gateway.com. The stand can be adjusted for height, tilt, and screen  
rotation. When connected to your computer’s USB port, you can connect up to  
four USB devices to the USB 2.0 ports on the stand.  
To attach the adjustable stand:  
1 Make sure that the monitor is turned off.  
2 Place the monitor face-down on a soft, non-marring surface. A non-slip  
mat on a tabletop is ideal. Let the monitor base hang down over the edge  
of the table.  
3 Press the two release buttons on the back of the monitor’s original neck,  
then slide the monitor base out of the neck.  
Release  
Button  
Release  
Button  
4 Remove the screw from the neck hinge, then remove the neck from the  
LCD panel. Do not discard the screw.  
Screw  
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Setting up the optional stand  
5 Place the hinge cover over the hinge. The hinge cover came with your  
optional stand.  
6 Attach the hinge cover using the screw you removed from the original  
neck hinge.  
7 Remove the four small screws from the back of the LCD panel. Do not  
discard the four screws.  
Screw  
Screw  
Screw  
Screw  
8 Slide the adjustable stand’s neck onto the base.  
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Setting up the optional stand  
9 Tighten the thumbscrew with your fingers (or a flat screwdriver) under the  
base to secure the neck into place.  
Thumbscrew  
10 With the stand facing you, press the mounting bracket lever to the left and  
hold it, then remove the bracket from the stand.  
11 Attach the bracket to the LCD panel using the four screws you removed  
previously.  
Screws  
Screws  
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Setting up the optional stand  
12 Slide the neck’s bracket slot onto the bracket’s mounting tab.  
13 Press the bracket lever to the right and hold it, then lower the neck into  
place and release the lever.  
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Setting up the optional stand  
Adjusting monitor height tension  
The stand is factory adjusted to maintain the height for your monitor. However,  
if it does not stay in place when you let go, you need to change the stand’s  
height tension. You also need to adjust the stand if the amounts of force  
required to raise and lower the monitor are not equal.  
To adjust your monitor’s height tension:  
1 Press the screwdriver access hole cap from below the base to remove it  
from the base.  
Screwdriver access cap  
2 Insert a Phillips screwdriver through the access hole in the base and onto  
the height tension screw (on the back of the stand, in the slot above the  
USB In port).  
Height tension screw  
3 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. You may need to turn  
the screw several times before the tension is correct for your size of  
monitor.  
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Setting up the optional stand  
4 Adjust the height tension screw so the raising and lowering forces are  
equal. After the forces are equalized, turn the tension screw clockwise two  
to four turns to slightly decrease the lifting tension.  
5 For optimum viewing, adjust the height so the top of the monitor is about  
1 inch (2.54 cm) below eye level.  
Adjusting monitor tilt tension  
To adjust your monitor’s tilt tension:  
Adjust the tilt tension screw (on the top of the stand) so the monitor stays  
in place when you let go. If the monitor changes its tilt angle when you  
let go, turn the screw clockwise one complete turn to increase the tension.  
Tilt tension screw  
Ergonomic guidelines  
The recommended screen positioning is based upon the following guildelines.  
These guidelines are based on available scientific literature and published  
standards.  
Screen height  
The recommended screen height for displays (except in special circumstances,  
such as for bifocal use) is that the top of the display should be set at or slightly  
below (about 1 inch or 25 mm) your eye level while you are sitting in a  
comfortable working posture. This guideline places the center of the screen at  
an ideal 15° to 20° viewing angle for most desktop displays. If the display has  
multiple users, the screen height should be easily adjustable to accommodate  
each user’s height and preference.  
Screen tilt  
The screen should be tilted so your 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.  
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Setting up the optional stand  
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.  
Connecting the USB hub  
The optional USB stand has a built-in, 4-port, USB 2.0 hub. To use these USB  
connectors, you need to connect the hub to power and to your computer.  
To connect your USB stand’s built-in USB hub:  
1 Plug the included USB cable into the USB In port on the back of your USB  
stand and into a USB 2.0 port on your computer. If you connect the stand  
to a USB 1.1 port on your computer, the stand’s USB hub operates in  
USB 1.1 mode.  
USB In port  
Power connector  
USB 2.0 ports  
2 To provide full power to your stand’s USB ports, connect the AC power  
adapter to the power connector on the back of your USB stand and into  
an AC power outlet.  
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Setting up the optional speaker bar  
Setting up the optional speaker bar  
Power/Volume control  
Kensington lock slot  
Power indicator  
Microphone jack Headphone jack  
Headphone jack  
Bass port  
Bass port  
Installing the speaker bar  
To install the speaker bar:  
Tips & Tricks  
When using the speaker bar with a DVI  
connection, we recommend that you use  
the right-angle DVI cable so the speaker  
bar does not obstruct the cable.  
1 Tilt the screen back, then center the speaker bar below the screen. Make  
sure that the speakers face forward.  
2 Tighten the two thumbscrews on the back of the speaker bar.  
3 Connect the speaker bar’s USB power cord to any available USB port on  
your computer.  
4 Connect the speaker bar’s headphone (green) and microphone (pink)  
cables to your computer’s headphone and microphone jacks.  
5 If it is not already on, turn on your computer.  
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Starting the monitor  
6 Turn on the speaker bar by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise.  
Starting the monitor  
To start the monitor:  
Important  
The appearance of your monitor may  
vary from that shown.  
1 Press the power button on the front of monitor. The power LED on the  
power button turns on.  
2 Turn on your computer.  
After your computer is running, the power LED on the monitor’s power  
button should be blue. Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to  
appear. If the power LED is not blue or you do not see a display image,  
check the connections. For more troubleshooting information, see  
Troubleshooting” on page 22.  
3 Adjust the tilt of the monitor for the best viewing angle.  
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Important  
4 After you see the Windows desktop, press the Auto button on the right  
side of the monitor to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal  
settings.  
When adjusting the monitor settings,  
always press the Auto button before  
entering the OSD. This will automatically  
adjust the display image to the ideal  
settings for the current screen resolution.  
5 Use the on-screen display (OSD) to adjust other monitor settings. For more  
information, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on page 13.  
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 16.  
Monitor buttons  
This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust contrast,  
brightness, and other settings for the monitor. The monitor saves changes you  
make to the settings, even if you turn off the monitor.  
Input button  
Auto button  
Brightness button  
Theme button  
Menu button  
Important  
Input  
The appearance of your monitor may  
vary from that shown.  
OSD active: Press to move to the previous menu.  
OSD inactive: Press to select the video source.  
Auto  
OSD active: Press to open a menu or setting.  
OSD inactive: Press to automatically optimize the monitor’s image  
position, clock, and phase.  
(brightness)  
OSD active: Press to move up through menus and adjust OSD options.  
OSD inactive: Press to open the Brightness menu.  
Theme  
OSD active: Press to move down through menus and adjust OSD options.  
OSD inactive: Press to cycle through the several preset color/video modes.  
Using the Theme button, you can select between settings optimized for  
watching DVDs, gaming, general use, and Web browsing.  
Menu  
Press to open or close the OSD.  
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Adjusting monitor settings  
On-screen display options  
Adjusting OSD settings  
To adjust the OSD settings:  
Tips & Tricks  
While the OSD is active, on-screen labels  
appear next to the buttons to help you  
identify them.  
1 Press the Auto button. The display image is automatically adjusted to the  
ideal settings for your current screen resolution.  
2 Press the Menu button. The OSD menu opens.  
3 Press the (up) and Theme (down) buttons to highlight a setting, then  
press the Auto button to open the selected menu or setting.  
4 Press the (up) and Theme (down) buttons to adjust the setting to the  
desired level or change the option.  
5 Press the Input button to return to a previous menu.  
6 When you have finished making all adjustments, press the Menu button  
at the Main Menu to exit.  
OSD menus  
OSD Menu  
Description  
Auto—Automatically adjusts your monitor to its optimum  
settings.  
Main menu  
Picture—Opens the Picture menu, where you can adjust  
brightness, contrast, and gamma.  
Main Menu  
Geometry—Opens the Geometry menu, where you can  
adjust image size and minimize distortions.  
Advanced—Opens the Advanced menu, where you can  
adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display  
information about current monitor settings.  
Reset—Resets the monitor to its factory settings.  
Auto  
Picture  
Geometry  
Advanced  
Reset  
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Adjusting monitor settings  
OSD Menu  
Description  
Brightness—Adjusts the amount of light in the darkest  
portion of the picture. Use the lowest brightness setting you  
are comfortable with to maximize the life of the monitor  
backlights.  
Picture menu  
Picture  
You may need to readjust brightness after the monitor warms  
up.  
Contrast—Adjusts the level of white between the lightest  
and darkest portions of an image.  
Gamma—Customizes the gamma level. High gamma levels  
increase white levels and low gamma levels increase contrast.  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Gamma  
80  
H-Position—Moves the display image left and right. You can  
also press the Auto button to configure the vertical and  
horizontal position automatically.  
V-Position—Moves the display image up and down.  
Clock—Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on the  
screen background. The horizontal screen size will also  
change.  
Phase—Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or  
sharpens the displayed characters.  
Geometry menu  
Geometry  
H-Position  
V-Position  
Clock  
Phase  
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Color—Customizes the color levels.  
Advanced menu  
Language—Changes the language of the OSD.  
LED Brightness—Changes the brightness of the Standby  
and Power LED to Day Mode or Nite Mode.  
Advanced  
Resolution Reminder—If the computer display input is not  
set to 1440 × 900, displays a reminder that you should  
change your computer’s settings to use the optimum  
1440 × 900 resolution. If you prefer using your monitor at a  
resolution less than that, use this option to turn off the  
Resolution Reminder. For information on changing your  
computer’s display resolution, see “Windows controls” on  
page 16.  
Color  
Language  
LED Brightness  
Resolution Reminder  
Information  
Information—Displays current screen resolution.  
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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.  
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:  
Help & Support  
For more information about adjusting  
monitor settings, click Start, then click  
Help and Support. Type the phrase  
cha n gin g displa y settin gs in the  
Search box, then click the arrow.  
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If  
your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes.  
2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box  
opens.  
3 Click the Settings tab.  
4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color  
depth you want.  
5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your changes.  
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Windows controls  
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:  
Help & Support  
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If  
For more information about adjusting  
screen resolution, click Start, then click  
Help and Support. Type the phrase  
cha n gin g screen resolu tion in the  
Search box, then click the arrow.  
your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes.  
2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box  
opens.  
3 Click the Settings tab.  
4 Drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer. The optimum  
resolution for your display is 1440 × 900.  
5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your changes.  
Clarifying screen fonts  
You can change the display fonts to ClearType for smoother screen fonts.  
To change the display fonts to ClearType:  
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If  
your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes.  
2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box  
opens.  
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Windows controls  
3 Click the Appearance tab.  
4 Click the Effects button. The Effects dialog box opens.  
5 Click to select the Use the following method to smooth the edges of  
screen type check box.  
6 Click the arrow to open the list, then click ClearType.  
7 Click OK, then click OK again.  
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Windows controls  
EzTune software  
When installed onto your computer, EzTune™ software lets you control many  
of the monitor settings from your computer. With EzTune, you can:  
Change the orientation of the image (landscape to portrait) by just  
rotating the screen (requires the optional height-adjustable stand  
available in the U.S. at www.gateway.com)  
Change brightness, contrast, and color balance  
Change screen geometry  
Set the display position and resolution  
For more information, see the program’s CD or the installed program’s online  
help.  
Using landscape and portrait modes (requires optional height-adjustable stand)  
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 (the OSD does not rotate into portrait mode).  
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Windows controls  
While using portrait mode:  
Full-screen video may display incorrectly or be slow.  
Video games or other full-screen applications may not be fully compatible.  
Some programs are not able to recognize and adapt to your monitor’s  
portrait mode. If you experience problems with a program while using  
portrait mode, switch to landscape mode and restart the program.  
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 Mode name and  
resolution  
Horizontal  
Vertical  
Available in  
frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) DVI mode  
1
VGA 640 × 350  
VGA 640 × 480  
VESA 640 × 480  
VESA 640 × 480  
VGA 720 × 400  
VESA 800 × 600  
VESA 800 × 600  
VESA 800 × 600  
VESA 800 × 600  
VESA 1024 × 768  
VESA 1024 × 768  
VESA 1024 × 768  
VESA 1280 × 1024  
VESA 1280 × 1024  
VESA 1440 × 900  
VESA 1440 × 900  
31.469  
31.469  
37.861  
37.500  
31.469  
35.156  
37.879  
48.077  
46.875  
48.363  
56.476  
60.023  
63.980  
79.976  
55.935  
70.635  
70.087  
59.941  
72.810  
75.000  
70.087  
56.250  
60.317  
72.188  
75.000  
60.004  
70.069  
75.029  
60.020  
75.025  
59.887  
74.984  
No  
2
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
3
4
5
6
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
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8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
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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, 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 enters the Active Off  
mode (sleep). In the Active Off mode the Power LED turns orange.  
Use these conventions and the power can be reduced to the following levels:  
VESA state  
LED indicator Power  
consumption  
On  
Blue  
< 38 W  
< 2 W  
Active Off  
Orange  
To “wake” the monitor when it is in Active Off mode, move the 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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Maintaining  
Maintaining  
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.  
Caution  
To clean the monitor, use a soft cloth slightly moistened with water only.  
Do not use any type of abrasive pad or  
glass cleaner. You will permanently  
scratch the screen.  
Wipe the cabinet, screen, and controls.  
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.  
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.  
Display colors are wrong  
Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the  
ideal settings.  
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 end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed  
in.  
Color is not uniform  
Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the  
ideal settings.  
Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before  
making a final judgment about color uniformity or brightness.  
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Troubleshooting  
No picture  
Press the Input button to make sure that you have selected the correct  
video source.  
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.  
Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the  
monitor and computer. For more information about connecting the video  
cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.  
Make sure that the monitor 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 sleep mode.  
Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.  
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.  
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 “No Signal” message appears. For more  
information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the  
monitor” on page 2.  
Picture has shadows or “ghosts”  
Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the  
ideal settings.  
Remove any extension cables or switchboxes.  
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 end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed  
in.  
Image is not sized or centered correctly  
Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the  
ideal settings.  
Use the position controls to adjust the image. For instructions on how to  
adjust the display image position, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on  
page 13.  
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Troubleshooting  
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 Customer Care to identify whether a  
repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected.  
Speaker bar does not work  
I installed the speaker bar, but no sound is coming out of the speakers.  
Make sure that the speaker bar power cord is plugged into a USB port on  
the back of your computer.  
Make sure that the volume control knob on the front of the speaker bar  
is turned on. Turn the knob clockwise to turn on the speakers and increase  
the volume. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to decrease the volume and  
turn off the speakers. The speaker bar’s power indicator lights blue when  
power is connected and the speakers are turned on.  
I checked all the connections and the speaker volume control is on, but I  
still do not get any sound.  
Your headphone/speaker jack may have been muted using Windows  
sound controls. To check your headphone/speaker mute settings, click the  
speaker icon in the Windows taskbar, or click Start, Control Panel, Sounds  
and Audio Devices, the Volume tab, then click Advanced. For optimum  
volume control using the speaker bar, we recommend that you set the  
Windows volume mid-way between the lowest and highest setting.  
I want to plug in my headphones, but there is a headphone jack on both  
sides of the speaker bar. Which should I use?  
You can use either jack or both jacks at the same time.  
The sound coming from the speakers sounds distorted.  
Turn down the volume until the distortion disappears.  
Check the audio output volume of the sound device the speaker bar is  
connected to. If the audio device’s output volume is set too high, the  
speaker bar’s sound may always be distorted. To adjust the audio device’s  
output volume, see the device’s user guide. To adjust the volume in  
Windows XP, click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar, or click Start,  
Control Panel, Sounds and Audio Devices, the Volume tab, then click  
Advanced. For optimum volume control using the speaker bar, we  
recommend that you set the Windows volume mid-way between the  
lowest and highest setting.  
I plugged my microphone into the speaker bars microphone jack, but my  
computer cannot record any sound.  
Make sure that the speaker bar’s pink microphone plug is connected to  
the microphone jack on your computer.  
Your microphone jack may have been muted using Windows sound  
controls. To check your microphone’s mute settings, click the speaker icon  
in the Windows taskbar, or click Start, Control Panel, Sounds and Audio  
Devices, the Volume tab, then click Advanced.  
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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.  
19 inches (diagonal)  
Panel size  
19-inch viewable TFT with anti-glare coating  
1440 × 900 (native)  
Panel type  
Pixel resolution  
Pixel pitch  
0.0112 × 0.0112 inches (0.2835 mm × 0.2835 mm)  
16:10  
Aspect ratio  
300 cd/m2, 700:1  
Brightness and contrast ratio  
Viewing angles  
150° horizontal  
135° vertical  
8 ms  
Response time  
Lamp type/life  
50,000 hours  
16.2 million  
Colors  
English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese  
OSD languages  
Analog (VGA): 15-pin mini d-sub VGA  
Digital (DVI-D): 24-pin DVD-D with HDCP  
AC power  
Connections and inputs  
15-pin mini d-sub analog VGA (included)  
24-pin DVI-D (not included)  
Cables  
Normal operation: <38 W  
Off (power-save): <2 W  
Power consumption  
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz  
Power input  
Power management  
Certifications  
Energy Star®  
UL, cUL, FCC Class B, NOM,CE. VCCI and TCO’99 where applicable.  
VESA 4 × 3.937 inches (4 × 100 mm)  
Wall mount bracket  
Dimensions  
17.52 × 15.36 × 7.04 inches (44.50 × 39.01 × 17.88 cm) with  
basic stand  
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Specifications  
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Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information  
• Important safety information  
• Environmental information  
• Regulatory compliance statements  
• Notices  
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Important safety information  
Important safety information  
Warning  
Always follow these instructions to help  
guard against personal injury and  
damage to your Gateway product.  
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.  
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.  
Care during use  
Warning  
To prevent electric shock, never remove  
the cover. No user serviceable parts  
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
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 Customer Care 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.  
Replacement parts and accessories  
Warning  
Do not use Gateway products in areas  
classified as hazardous locations. Such  
areas include patient care areas of  
medical and dental facilities,  
Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway.  
oxygen-laden environments, or  
industrial facilities.  
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Environmental information  
Environmental information  
Recycling  
Hg  
Mercury Warning  
Lamp(s) inside this product contain  
mercury and must be recycled or  
disposed of according to local, state, or  
federal laws.  
The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process. This product may  
contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health.  
To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides the  
following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your “end of life” product.  
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as WEEE) should never be disposed of in the municipal waste  
stream (residential garbage collection). The “Crossed-Out Waste Bin” label affixed to this product is your reminder to dispose  
of your “end of life” product properly.  
Substances such as glass, plastics, and certain chemical compounds are highly recoverable, recyclable, and reusable. You can  
do your part for the environment by following these simple steps:  
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.  
If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing, or trading in your “end of life” product, you may contact us at the Customer Care  
number listed in your product’s user guide and we will be glad to help you with your effort.  
Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this  
product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by  
disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.  
With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of  
landfills for the disposal of “end of life” products, and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous  
substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly.  
For additional recycling information specific to your area, please go to www.gateway.com/recycle.  
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.  
ENERGY STAR  
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Regulatory compliance statements  
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  
Caution  
Changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by Gateway could void the FCC  
compliance and negate your authority to  
operate the product.  
Responsible party:  
Gateway, Inc.  
7565 Irvine Center Drive  
Irvine, CA 92618 USA  
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.  
California  
Proposition 65 Warning  
This product contains chemicals,  
including lead, known to the State of  
California to cause cancer, birth defects  
or reproductive harm.  
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.  
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Notices  
Notices  
© 2006 Gateway, Inc.  
All rights reserved.  
Gateway, Inc.  
7565 Irvine Center Drive  
Irvine, CA 92618 USA  
All Rights Reserved  
This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any  
form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway.  
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.  
Trademark Acknowledgments  
Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands  
and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.  
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