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Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor

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Unpacking the monitor

Your monitor box should contain the following items:

Monitor (with neck attached)

Base (to connect to the neck)

This 

User Guide

VGA cable

Audio cable

Power cord

If you are missing any items, call Customer Care.

Setting up the monitor

To set up the monitor, first attach the base, then connect cables.

Attaching the base

To attach the base:

 

Place the base on a table top, then press the base’s release button while you slide the monitor 
neck down onto the base.

Summary of Contents for E151H

Page 1: ...Flat Panel Monitor User Guide ...

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Page 3: ... options 6 Changing Windows screen settings 8 Power management 9 ENERGY STAR 9 Energy declaration 9 Maintaining 10 Troubleshooting 10 No power 10 No picture 10 Display colors are wrong 11 Picture has shadows or ghosts 11 Color is not uniform 11 Image is not sized or centered correctly 11 The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright 12 Connecting a game console 12 Specifications 13 Vid...

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Page 5: ...1 Unpacking the monitor Setting up the monitor Turning on the monitor Adjusting monitor settings Power management Maintaining Troubleshooting Specifications Using Your eMachines Flat Panel Monitor ...

Page 6: ...ect to the neck This User Guide VGA cable Audio cable Power cord If you are missing any items call Customer Care Setting up the monitor To set up the monitor first attach the base then connect cables Attaching the base To attach the base Place the base on a table top then press the base s release button while you slide the monitor neck down onto the base ...

Page 7: ...ack of each then connect the blue VGA video cable to the blue VGA video connector under the back of the monitor 2 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 3 Connect the power cord to the power connector under the back of the monitor ...

Page 8: ...ltage spikes Connecting a security cable You can secure your monitor to your computer desk or to another heavy object with a cable lock such as a Kensington lock To connect a cable lock follow the cable lock s instructions to connect it to the lock slot on the back of your monitor cable lock not included Turning on the monitor To turn on the monitor 1 Press the power button on the front of your mo...

Page 9: ... controls accessible through Windows to adjust the display image For more information about computer controls see Changing Windows screen settings on page 8 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 The appearance of yo...

Page 10: ...icon Name Description Brightness and Contrast Adjusts the brightness and contrast by selecting User or selects a color mode by selecting Scenario Mode Focus and Clock Adjusts focus and clock settings Position Adjusts horizontal and vertical screen image position Color Temperature Selects a warm cool or user defined color temperature Language Selects the language for the OSD OSD Settings Adjusts th...

Page 11: ...cenario mode then press Auto to keep the setting Menu icon Mode Description User User defined custom settings which can be adjusted to suit your needs Text This is the best balance of brightness and contrast to prevent eye strain while reading on screen text Standard This uses default settings and is the best general purpose mode Graphic This enhances color and emphasizes fine detail Movie This di...

Page 12: ... Resolution The Display Settings dialog box opens 2 To change the color depth click the Colors list then click the color depth you want 3 To change the screen resolution drag the Resolution slider to the size you prefer 4 Click Apply If the new settings do not look right click No If the new settings make the screen illegible and you cannot click No the settings return to their previous values afte...

Page 13: ...ESA 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 amber Use these conventions and the power can be reduced to the following levels To wake the monitor when i...

Page 14: ... page 2 Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and the computer For more information about connecting the video cable see Setting up the monitor on page 2 Make sure that the monitor is turned on If you have the monitor connected to your notebook s video port you have two options If your notebook supports dual displays you can use both your notebook s displa...

Page 15: ...he 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 Picture has shadows or ghosts Press Auto 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 ...

Page 16: ... not have support for widescreen displays Newer games are adding support for widescreen displays as the widescreen format becomes more popular Check the game s Web site for updates You can also consult the following Web site for specific settings and options to configure older games to support widescreen www widescreengamingforum com Some adjustments may require you to make changes to the Windows ...

Page 17: ...0 vertical Response time 8 ms Lamp type life 40 000 hours Colors 16 7 million OSD languages n EMEA English French German Spanish Italian Dutch Finnish Russian n non EMEA Japanese Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese English French German Spanish Italian n Russia Russian Connections and inputs Analog VGA 15 pin d sub VGA AC power Included cables 15 pin d sub analog VGA AC power Power consumption ...

Page 18: ...0 480 37 5 75 0 4 MAC 640 480 35 0 66 66 5 VESA 720 400 31 469 70 087 6 SVGA 800 600 35 156 56 25 7 SVGA 800 600 37 879 60 317 8 SVGA 800 600 48 077 72 188 9 SVGA 800 600 46 875 75 0 10 MAC 832 624 49 722 74 55 11 XGA 1024 768 48 363 60 004 12 XGA 1024 768 56 476 70 069 13 XGA 1024 768 60 023 75 029 14 VESA 1280 720 44 955 59 94 8513185 book Page 15 Tuesday August 12 2008 3 06 PM ...

Page 19: ...15 Safety Regulatory and Legal Notices Important safety information Environmental information Regulatory compliance statements Notices ...

Page 20: ... 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 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...

Page 21: ... 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 pro...

Page 22: ...s 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 Caution Changes ...

Page 23: ...ion 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...

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