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Using Your EV730 Monitor

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Setting up the monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2

Removing the base  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

Starting the monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Adjusting monitor settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8

OSD options   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Software controls   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11

Power management   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15

ENERGY STAR   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Energy declaration   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15

Maintenance   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17

No picture   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Picture is scrambled  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Display colors are wrong   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Picture is fuzzy   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Picture bounces, jitters, or has waves   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Picture has shadows or “ghosts”   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Color is not uniform   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Image is not sized or centered correctly   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Image cannot be adjusted full screen   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20

Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21

Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

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Summary of Contents for EV730

Page 1: ...RGY STAR 15 Energy declaration 15 Maintenance 16 Troubleshooting 17 No picture 17 Picture is scrambled 18 Display colors are wrong 19 Picture is fuzzy 19 Picture bounces jitters or has waves 19 Picture has shadows or ghosts 19 Color is not uniform 20 Image is not sized or centered correctly 20 Image cannot be adjusted full screen 20 Specifications 21 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 23 ...

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Page 3: ...itor is a high resolution color monitor with 1280 1024 maximum resolution Unlimited colors Excellent contrast and legibility Reduced power usage The microprocessor based on screen display OSD controls let you adjust a variety of image settings ...

Page 4: ...ttach the base 1 Carefully set the monitor on its side with the bottom of the monitor facing you 2 Hold the base so the rounded end is pointing toward the back of the monitor then align the hooks on the bottom of the base with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor 3 Slide the base toward the front of the monitor so all hooks are securely in place The retaining latch clicks into plac...

Page 5: ...et at the back panel of each Make sure that all power cables can reach a correctly grounded electrical outlet 2 Connect the video cable to the matching blue video port on the back of your computer 3 Tighten the screws on the video cable connectors to keep them from coming loose Tightening the screws also prevents radio and TV interference ...

Page 6: ...Connect the power cord that came with the monitor to the AC power connector at the back of the monitor To maintain FCC standards only use the cord that came with the monitor 5 Plug the other end of the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet ...

Page 7: ...onitor s power cable 2 Carefully set the monitor on its side with the bottom of the monitor facing you 3 Rotate the base so you can easily get to the retaining latch on the bottom of the monitor then press in the retaining latch 4 While pressing in the latch slide the base toward the back of the monitor then remove the base ...

Page 8: ...ww gateway com Starting the monitor To start the monitor 1 Press the power button The power LED turns green and the monitor demagnetizes itself for about three seconds Left arrow Right arrow Power button Power LED Menu button Select button ...

Page 9: ...shooting information see Troubleshooting on page 17 4 Adjust the controls to get the ideal image size and position for you For more information see Adjusting monitor settings on page 8 Caution Do not store tapes or diskettes next to the monitor because the monitor generates a strong magnetic field during startup This field can erase or damage data stored on magnetic tapes or diskettes ...

Page 10: ... to move between the OSD options After selecting an option use to adjust the setting Select Press to select an OSD option The monitor saves any changes you make to the settings even if you turn off the monitor To adjust the monitor settings 1 Press the Menu button The OSD menu opens 2 Use the and buttons to highlight a menu option 3 Press the Select button to select the highlighted menu option the...

Page 11: ...s or decreases the height of the display image Pincushion Curves the sides of the display image inward or outward Trapezoid Increases or decreases the trapezoid distortion of the display image Pin Balance Curves the display image to the left or right Parallelogram Slants the display image to the left or right Tilt Rotates the display image Horizontal Moire H Moire Blurs the focus slightly to minim...

Page 12: ...nitor www gateway com Language Changes the display language for the OSD control system Degauss Demagnetizes the screen Information Displays the frequency and resolution in which the monitor is currently operating Main menu Option USER ...

Page 13: ...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 Co...

Page 14: ...or 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 display settings in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword changing display settings in the HelpSpot Search box then click the arrow 3 ...

Page 15: ...r 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 ...

Page 16: ... 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 HelpSpot Search box then click the arrow ...

Page 17: ...t 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 To wake...

Page 18: ...or out of direct sunlight Keep the monitor away from any equipment that generates a magnetic field Use a screen saver to avoid permanent phosphor discoloration For more information about screen savers see the documentation that came with your computer Clean the monitor using a soft cloth lightly moistened with water Wipe the cabinet glass panel and controls Caution Do not use any type of abrasive ...

Page 19: ...ble see Setting up the monitor on page 2 If the power LED is orange or blinking 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 might be bent ...

Page 20: ... Settings then click Control Panel 4 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 5 Click the Settings tab 6 Drag the Screen Resolution or Screen area slider to the size you prefer If you are not sure what resolution to use select 800 600 7 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 ...

Page 21: ...icture bounces jitters or has waves Make sure that Non shielded speakers are not placed too close to the monitor The monitor is not positioned too close to another monitor power transformer or adapter electric fan fluorescent light metal shelf or laser printer If none of these suggestions solves the problem try plugging the monitor into another outlet preferably one on a different circuit Picture ...

Page 22: ...er You demagnetize the screen using the Degauss feature in the OSD For instructions on how to degauss the monitor see Adjusting monitor settings on page 8 Image is not sized or centered correctly Use the size and position controls to adjust the image For instructions on how to change the monitor settings see Adjusting monitor settings on page 8 Image cannot be adjusted full screen Some video modes...

Page 23: ...es diagonal 15 9 inches viewable anti reflective anti glare 90 deflection 0 27 mm dot pitch Maximum resolution 1280 1024 non interlaced Display colors Unlimited Frequency range Horizontal 30 70 kHz Vertical 50 160 Hz Power input 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 2 0 A Certifications UL cUL EPA FDA and FCC Class B Power management Meets International ENERGY STAR requirements Active Off mode less than or equal to ...

Page 24: ...22 Chapter 1 Using Your EV730 Monitor www gateway com ...

Page 25: ...he 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 ...

Page 26: ...ver 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 ...

Page 27: ...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 p...

Page 28: ...d 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 w...

Page 29: ...s 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 6...

Page 30: ...edgments 1 800 GATEWAY ActiveCPR ALR AnyKey black and white spot design CrystalScan Destination DestiVu EZ Pad EZ Point Field Mouse Gateway 2000 Gateway Country gateway net Gateway stylized logo Perfect Scholar Solo TelePath Vivitron stylized G design and You ve got a friend in the business slogan are registered trademarks and black and white spotted box logo GATEWAY Gateway Astro Gateway Work Gat...

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