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Geometry menu

H-Position—Moves the display image left and right.

V-Position—Moves the display image up and down.

You can also press the Auto button to configure the 
vertical and horizontal position automatically.

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.

Advanced menu

Color—Customizes the color levels.

Language—Changes the language of the OSD.

LED Brightness—Changes the brightness of the 
Standby and Power LED to Day Mode or Nite Mode.

Information—Displays current screen resolution.

OSD Menu

Description

Geometry

H-Position

V-Position

Clock

Phase

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Advanced

Color

Language

LED Brightness

Information

Summary of Contents for E15T4

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

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Page 3: ...y options 10 Windows controls 13 Video modes 17 Power management 18 ENERGY STAR 18 Energy declaration 18 Maintenance 19 Troubleshooting 19 No power 19 No picture 20 Display colors are wrong 20 Picture has shadows or ghosts 21 Color is not uniform 21 Image is not sized or centered correctly 21 The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright 21 Specifications 22 15 inch monitor 22 17 inch ...

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Page 5: ...1 Using Your eMachines Flat Panel Monitor Connecting the monitor Attaching and adjusting the optional stand Starting the monitor Changing monitor settings Maintaining and troubleshooting Specifications ...

Page 6: ...1 Place the monitor base on a tabletop then slide the monitor neck down onto the base until it clicks into place 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 ...

Page 7: ...eo cable to the blue video connector under the back of the display 5 Make sure that your computer is turned off then connect the other end of the video cable to the VGA port on the back of your computer 6 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet ...

Page 8: ...attach the height adjustable stand 1 Make sure 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 Allow the monitor base to 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 ...

Page 9: ...e the neck from the LCD panel Do not discard the screw 5 Place the hinge cover over the hinge 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 Screw ...

Page 10: ...ting flange to the LCD panel using the four screws you removed 9 Use the four large screws provided with the adjustable stand to attach the base to the adjustable stand Insert the screws through the bottom of the base and into the stand s neck Large screws ...

Page 11: ...eway com Adjusting the height adjustable stand Adjusting the height adjustable stand Tilts from 5 to 35 Pans 31 left and right Rotates 90 for portrait or landscape orientation Vertical height adjusts five inches ...

Page 12: ...t the tilt of the monitor for the best viewing angle 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 5 Use the on screen display OSD to adjust other monitor settings For more information see Adjusting monitor settings on page 9 Important When adjusting the monitor settings always press the A...

Page 13: ...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 Info OSD active Press to move to the previous menu OSD inactive Press to display the current resolution and refresh rate of your monitor Auto OSD active Press to open a menu or setting OSD inactive Automatically opt...

Page 14: ...n 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 setting then press the Auto button to open the selected menu or setting 3 Use the and buttons to adjust the setting to the desired level or change the option 4 Press the Input button to return to a previous menu 5 When you have finished making all adju...

Page 15: ...ation about current monitor settings Reset Resets the monitor to its factory settings Picture menu 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 You may need to readjust brightness after the monitor has warmed up Contrast Adjusts the level of white between the li...

Page 16: ...een background The horizontal screen size will also change Phase Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters Advanced menu Color Customizes the color levels Language Changes the language of the OSD LED Brightness Changes the brightness of the Standby and Power LED to Day Mode or Nite Mode Information Displays current screen resolution OSD Menu Description Ge...

Page 17: ...ommend 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 ...

Page 18: ... 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 Help and Support Fo...

Page 19: ...ol 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 Help and Support For more information about adjusting m...

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Page 21: ... 6 VESA 800 600 37 879 60 317 7 VESA 800 600 48 077 72 188 8 VESA 800 600 46 875 75 000 9 VESA 1024 768 48 363 60 004 10 VESA 1024 768 56 476 70 069 11 VESA 1024 768 60 023 75 029 Mode Mode name and resolution Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz 1 VGA 720 400 31 469 70 087 2 VGA 640 480 31 469 59 941 3 VESA 640 480 37 861 72 810 4 VESA 640 480 37 500 75 000 5 VESA 800 600 35 156 56 250 ...

Page 22: ...gement 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 sleep 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 To wake the monitor when it ...

Page 23: ...ntrols Troubleshooting 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 Caution Do not use any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner Yo...

Page 24: ... 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 cab...

Page 25: ... Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity or brightness 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 pag...

Page 26: ...trast ratio 250 cd m2 400 1 Viewing angles 130 horizontal 100 vertical Response time 16 ms Lamp type life 50 000 hours Colors 16 2 million OSD languages English German French Spanish Italian Japanese Connections and inputs Analog VGA 15 pin mini d sub VGA Digital DVI D 24 pin DVD D AC Power input Cables 15 pin mini d sub analog VGA included 24 pin DVI D not included Power consumption Normal operat...

Page 27: ...ours Colors 16 2 million OSD languages English German French Spanish Italian Japanese Connections and inputs Analog VGA 15 pin mini d sub VGA Digital DVI D 24 pin DVD D AC Power input Cables 15 pin mini d sub analog VGA included 24 pin DVI D not included Power consumption Normal operation 40 W Off power save 2 W Power input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power management Energy Star Certifications UL cUL FC...

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Page 29: ...Chapter 1 25 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Safety information Regulatory statements Notices ...

Page 30: ...n 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...

Page 31: ... 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 accesso...

Page 32: ...ectronic 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 eMachines equipment Call eMachines 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...

Page 33: ...nd 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 Respons...

Page 34: ... 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 eMachines has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a computer equ...

Page 35: ...tem improvements eMachines is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual For the latest product updates consult the eMachines Web site at www emachines com In no event will eMachines 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 damag...

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