FPD1950 Monitor
User Guide
Contents
Using Your FPD 1950 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Connecting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Starting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjusting monitor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
External controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
On-screen display options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Software controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ENERGY STAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Energy declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
No power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
No picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Display colors are wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Picture has shadows or “ghosts” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Color is not uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Image is not sized or centered correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Gateway
Using Your FPD 1950 Monitor
■ Connecting the monitor
■ Starting the monitor
■ Adjusting monitor settings
■ Maintenance and troubleshooting
■ Specifications
1
Connecting the monitor
To connect the monitor:
1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the connections on each.
2 Lay the monitor on its back, then connect the power cord to the power connector
under the bottom of the screen.
3 If your computer supports analog video (blue video connector), connect the analog
video cable to the blue analog connector under the bottom of the screen.
- OR -
2
If your computer supports digital video (white video connector), connect the digital
video cable to the white DVI connector under the bottom of the screen.
Important
Make sure that you only connect one video cable to the monitor and
computer. The only way to use both connections it to share the
monitor between two computers. Use the SOURCE button to change
between computers. For more information, see “Adjusting monitor
settings” on page 6.
4 Return the monitor to its upright position, then make sure that your computer is
turned off.
5 If you connected the analog video cable to your monitor, connect the other end of
the cable to the matching blue video port on the back of your computer.
- OR -
If you connected the digital video cable to your monitor, connect the other end of
the cable to the matching white video port on the back of your computer.
3
Starting the monitor
To start the monitor:
1 Press the power button on the front of monitor. The power LED on the power button
turns on.
Power button
2 Turn on your computer.
3 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 16.
4 Adjust the tilt of the monitor for the best viewing angle.
5 After you see the Windows desktop, press the AUTO/SELECT button to automatically
adjust your 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
AUTO/SELECT button before entering the OSD. This will
automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings for the
current screen resolution.
The best screen resolution is 1280 × 1024.
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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
This monitor features 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.
Contrast/Brightness
buttons
Power button
and LED
SOURCE
button
LightView
buttons
MENU
button
AUTO/SELECT
button
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SOURCE
Press to switch between analog or digital source signals or switch between computers
if you have two computers connected to the monitor.
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MENU
Press to view the OSD. Press again to exit.
/LightView
OSD active: Press to select OSD options.
OSD inactive: Press to select a LightView preset viewing mode. Preset modes include
optimized settings for text, movies, or photos in either day or night ambient light
levels.
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/Contrast/Brightness
OSD active: Press to adjust OSD options.
OSD inactive: Press to open the Contrast/Brightness menu. You can then press
to adjust the brightness, and press
to adjust the contrast.
AUTO/SELECT
OSD active: Press to make a selection in the OSD.
OSD inactive: Press to automatically optimize the monitor’s image position, clock,
and phase.
Power/LED
Press this button to turn the monitor off and on.
On-screen display options
Adjusting OSD settings
To adjust the OSD settings:
1 Press the MENU button. The OSD menu opens.
2 Use the
and
buttons to highlight a menu or control, then press the
AUTO/SELECT button.
3 Use the
buttons to adjust the control to the desired level.
4 Press the AUTO/SELECT button to return to the navigation bar on the left of the OSD.
5 When you have finished making all adjustments, press the MENU button to exit.
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Locking the control buttons
You can lock the control buttons to prevent them from being used to change display
settings.
To lock the control buttons:
1 Press and hold the MENU and
buttons together for five seconds.
2 To unlock the controls, press and hold the MENU and
buttons together for five
seconds.
OSD menus
OSD Menu
PICTURE
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.
BRIGHTNESS
You may need to readjust brightness after the monitor
has warmed up.
50
50
50
CONTRAST
GAMMA
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.
MENU
PRESET. Adjusts the color temperature.
9300K is bluish white.
COLOR
6500K is reddish white (default).
PRESET
!
RED, GREEN, BLUE. Customizes the color levels.
9300K
6500K
Press the
button to move to the next color.
RED
50
GREEN
BLUE
50
50
MENU
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OSD Menu
POSITION
Description
HORIZONTAL. Moves the display image left and right.
VERTICAL. Moves the display image up and down.
You can also use the AUTO/SELECT button to
configure the vertical and horizontal position
automatically.
HORIZONTAL
50
50
VERTICAL
MENU
CLOCK. Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible
on the screen background. The horizontal screen size
will also change.
TRACKING
PHASE. Minimizes any horizontal distortion and
clears or sharpens the displayed characters.
CLOCK
PHASE
50
50
MENU
LANGUAGE. Changes the language of the OSD.
SETUP
OSD POSITION. Adjusts the OSD window position on
the screen.
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
OSD POSITION
HORIZONTAL
WHITE BALANCE. Adjusts the color temperatures for
truer colors.
50
50
FACTORY RESET. Returns settings to the factory
defaults.
VERTICAL
Mode Info. Displays current screen resolution.
WHITE BALANCE
FACTORY RESET
NO
NO
ANALOG
1280 X 1024 60Hz
MENU
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Software controls
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 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.
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4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you
want.
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5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your changes.
Help and
Support
For more information about adjusting monitor settings, 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 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.
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4 Drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer.
5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your changes.
Help and
Support
For more information about adjusting screen resolution, 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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Clarifying screen fonts
You can change the display fonts to ClearType for smoother screen fonts.
To change the screen resolution:
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 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.
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Video modes
The monitor supports several video modes.
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Best video mode is 1280 × 1024 @ 6o Hz.
The supported video modes are:
Screen Resolution
(display mode)
Horizontal
Frequency
Vertical
Frequency
1
2
VGA
VGA
640 × 350
720 × 400
640 × 480
640 × 480
800 × 600
800 × 600
832 × 624
1024 × 768
1024 × 768
1152 × 870
1152 × 900
1280 × 1024
1280 × 1024
31.47 kHz
31.47 kHz
31.47 kHz
37.50 kHz
37.88 kHz
46.88 kHz
49.73 kHz
48.36 kHz
60.12 kHz
68.68 kHz
61.81 kHz
63.98 kHz
79.98 kHz
70 Hz
70 Hz
60 Hz
75 Hz
60 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
60 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
65 Hz
60 Hz
75 Hz
3
VGA
4
VESA
VESA
VESA
MAC
5
6
7
8
VESA
VESA
MAC
9
10
11
12
13
VESA
VESA
VESA
If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the display image may look slightly
“fuzzy.”
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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 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
Blue
Power Consumption
45 W
Active Off
Orange
≤ 3 W
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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Maintenance
To keep the monitor in optimal working order:
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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 slightly 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.
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.
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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.
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Make sure that the monitor is turned on.
If you have two computers connected to the monitor, press the SOURCE button on
the front of the monitor to switch between computers. For more information about
the SOURCE button, see “External controls” on page 6.
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If the power LED is orange:
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Make sure that your computer is turned on.
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Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of
Active Off mode.
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Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.
Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
Check the ends of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.
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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 AUTO/SELECT button to automatically adjust the display image to the
ideal settings.
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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 power cord, see
“Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
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Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
Check the ends 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 AUTO/SELECT button to automatically adjust the display image to the
ideal settings.
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■
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 power cord, see
“Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
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Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
Check the ends 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 AUTO/SELECT button to automatically adjust the display image to the
ideal settings.
Image is not sized or centered correctly
■
Press the AUTO/SELECT 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 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.
19-inch active-matrix TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD
1280 × 1024
Monitor
Best screen resolution
Display colors
Power input
Over 16 million colors
AC 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 1.0 A
Normal operation: 45 W
Power consumption
Active Off operation: ≤ 3 W
16.25 × 8.78 × 17.13 inches
(41.28 × 22.30 × 43.50 cm)
Dimensions
®
Meets EPA ENERGY STAR and VESA DPMS requirements
Power management
Certifications
UL, cUL, EPA, and FCC Class B, NOM
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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Appendix A
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal
Information
■ Safety information
■ Regulatory statements
■ Notices
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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.
Setting up your system
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Care during use
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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.
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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.
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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:
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The power cord or plug is damaged.
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Liquid has been spilled into the system.
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The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed.
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The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
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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.
Warning
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:
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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
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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, Inc.
14350 Myford Road
Irvine, CA 92606 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.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could
void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the
product.
California Proposition 65 Warning
Warning
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm.
Mercury Warning
Warning
Hg
lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be
recycled or disposed of according to local, state, or federal laws.
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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.
ENERGY STAR
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Notices
Copyright © 2004 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.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the U.S. and
other countries. SpotShop, Spotshop.com, and Your:)Ware are trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and
Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein are used for
identification purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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