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FPD1950 Monitor

User Guide

Summary of Contents for FPD1950

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Page 3: ...ontrols 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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Page 5: ...Gateway 1 Using Your FPD 1950 Monitor Connecting the monitor Starting the monitor Adjusting monitor settings Maintenance and troubleshooting Specifications ...

Page 6: ...o 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 ...

Page 7: ...ct 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 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 betwe...

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Page 9: ...oting 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 monit...

Page 10: ...ut 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 SOURCE button Power button and LED MENU button AUTO SELECT button LightView buttons Contrast Brightness buttons ...

Page 11: ...ightness 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 ...

Page 12: ...t 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 lightest and darkest portions of an image GAMMA Customizes the gamma level High gamma levels increase white levels and low gamma levels increase contrast PRESET Adjusts the color temperature ...

Page 13: ...s any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters LANGUAGE Changes the language of the OSD OSD POSITION Adjusts the OSD window position on the screen WHITE BALANCE Adjusts the color temperatures for truer colors FACTORY RESET Returns settings to the factory defaults Mode Info Displays current screen resolution OSD Menu Description POSITION HORIZONTAL 50 VERTICAL 50 MENU T...

Page 14: ...tting 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 Cli...

Page 15: ...K 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 ...

Page 16: ...en 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 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...

Page 17: ...l 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 Clic...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ... 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 21: ...g 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 ends 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 diagnostic sc...

Page 22: ...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 p...

Page 23: ... similarly 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 41 28 22 30 43 50 cm Power management Meets EPA ENERGY STAR and VESA DPMS requirements Certifications...

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Page 25: ...Appendix A 21 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Safety information Regulatory statements Notices ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...ent 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 compliance with FCC rules FCC declaration of conformity Re...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...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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