Gateway FPD 1540 User Manual

Your Gateway Computer  
componentguide  
FPD 1540 Monitor  
Troubleshooting  
Setting up  
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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Using Your  
FPD 1540  
Monitor  
The FPD 1540 monitor is a high-resolution color LCD with:  
Over 16 million colors  
Excellent contrast and legibility  
Space-saving and lightweight design  
Reduced power usage  
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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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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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Adjusting monitor settings  
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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Adjusting monitor settings  
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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Adjusting monitor settings  
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  
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 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  
Press the RESET/AUTO button to automatically adjust the display image to  
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”  
Press the RESET/AUTO button to automatically adjust the display image to  
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.  
Image is not sized or centered correctly  
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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Appendix : Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information  
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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Appendix : Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information  
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  
Copyright © 2003 Gateway, Inc.  
All Rights Reserved  
14303 Gateway Place  
Poway, CA 92064 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.  
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