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User Guide

Gateway FPD-1940

Monitor

Summary of Contents for FPD-1940

Page 1: ...User Guide Gateway FPD 1940 Monitor ...

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Page 3: ...ontrols 10 Video modes 13 Power management 14 ENERGY STAR 14 Energy declaration 14 Maintenance 15 Troubleshooting 15 No power 15 No picture 16 Display colors are wrong 16 Picture has shadows or ghosts 17 Color is not uniform 17 Image is not sized or centered correctly 17 The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright 17 Specifications 18 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 19 ...

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Page 5: ...Gateway 1 Using Your FPD 1940 Monitor Connecting the monitor Starting the monitor Adjusting monitor settings Maintenance and troubleshooting Specifications ...

Page 6: ...ng 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 3 Connect the power cord to the power connector under the bottom of the screen ...

Page 7: ... digital video cable to the white DVI connector under the bottom of the screen 5 Return the monitor to its upright position 6 Make sure that your computer is turned off 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 inf...

Page 8: ...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 ...

Page 9: ...5 www gateway com 8 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet ...

Page 10: ... see Troubleshooting on page 15 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 7 Important When adjusting the monitor settings alway...

Page 11: ...ures 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 SOURCE Press to switch between analog or digital source signals or switch between computers if you have two computers connected to the monitor MENU Press to view the OSD Press again to exit SOURCE butt...

Page 12: ...tion 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 To adjust the OSD settings 1 Press the MENU button The OSD menu opens 2 Use the and buttons to highlight a control then press the AUTO SELECT button 3 Use the buttons to adjust the control to the desired level...

Page 13: ...vels Press the button to move to the next color GAMMA Customizes the gamma level High gamma levels increase white levels and low gamma levels increase contrast VERTICAL POSITION Moves the display image up and down HORIZONTAL POSITION Moves the display image left and right You can also use the AUTO SELECT button to configure the vertical and horizontal position automatically CLOCK Minimizes any ver...

Page 14: ...ram 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 ...

Page 15: ...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 Help and Support For more information about adjusting monitor settings in Windows XP click Start then cli...

Page 16: ...con The Display Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Settings tab 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 T...

Page 17: ...mode Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency 1 VGA 640 350 31 47 kHz 70 Hz 2 VGA 720 400 31 47 kHz 70 Hz 3 VGA 640 480 31 47 kHz 60 Hz 4 VESA 640 480 37 50 kHz 75 Hz 5 VESA 800 600 37 88 kHz 60 Hz 6 VESA 800 600 46 88 kHz 75 Hz 7 MAC 832 624 49 73 kHz 75 Hz 8 VESA 1024 768 48 36 kHz 60 Hz 9 VESA 1024 768 60 12 kHz 75 Hz 10 MAC 1152 870 68 68 kHz 75 Hz 11 VESA 1152 900 61 81 kHz 65 Hz 12 VESA 1280 ...

Page 18: ...ent 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 To wak...

Page 19: ... 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 You will...

Page 20: ...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 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 self diagnos...

Page 21: ...olor 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 pa...

Page 22: ...arly marketed products Monitor 19 inch active matrix TFT Thin Film Transistor LCD Best screen resolution 1280 1024 Display colors Over 16 million colors Power input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 1 0 A Power consumption Normal operation 45 W Active Off operation 3 W Dimensions 16 25 8 78 17 13 inches W D H 41 28 22 30 43 50 cm W D H Power management Meets EPA ENERGY STAR and VESA DPMS requirements Certific...

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Page 24: ...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 25: ...les 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 acce...

Page 26: ... 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 complia...

Page 27: ...a 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 equi...

Page 28: ...eway 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 oblig...

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