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Page 1: ...USER GUIDE Gateway FPD1975W 19 inch Widescreen LCD Monitor 8511654 book Page a Monday July 24 2006 11 00 AM ...

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Page 3: ...screen display options 14 Windows controls 16 EzTune software 19 Video modes 20 Power management 21 ENERGY STAR 21 Energy declaration 21 Maintaining 22 Troubleshooting 22 No power 22 Display colors are wrong 22 Color is not uniform 22 No picture 23 Picture has shadows or ghosts 23 Image is not sized or centered correctly 23 The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright 24 Speaker bar d...

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Page 5: ...e monitor Setting up the optional stand Setting up the optional speaker bar Starting the monitor Adjusting monitor settings Windows controls Power management Maintaining Troubleshooting Specifications 8511654 book Page 1 Monday July 24 2006 11 00 AM ...

Page 6: ...nitor neck down onto the base until it clicks into place You may need to press the two buttons on the base to let the monitor slide on smoothly 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 8511654 book Page 2 Monday July 24 2006 11 00 AM ...

Page 7: ...tor DVI connect a white DVI video cable available in the U S at www gateway com to the white connector under the back of the display Although a standard DVI cable is acceptable we recommend using the right angle cable available in the U S at www gateway com especially for use with the optional speaker bar The right angle cable s thumbscrews are easier to tighten and the cord does not get in the wa...

Page 8: ... the stand To attach the adjustable stand 1 Make sure that 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 Let the monitor base 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 4 Remove the screw from the neck hinge t...

Page 9: ...our optional stand 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 8 Slide the adjustable stand s neck onto the base Screw Screw Screw Screw 8511654 book Page 5 Monday July 24 2006 11 00 AM ...

Page 10: ...the base to secure the neck into place 10 With the stand facing you press the mounting bracket lever to the left and hold it then remove the bracket from the stand 11 Attach the bracket to the LCD panel using the four screws you removed previously Thumbscrew Screws Screws 8511654 book Page 6 Monday July 24 2006 11 00 AM ...

Page 11: ...w gateway com 7 12 Slide the neck s bracket slot onto the bracket s mounting tab 13 Press the bracket lever to the right and hold it then lower the neck into place and release the lever 8511654 book Page 7 Monday July 24 2006 11 00 AM ...

Page 12: ...e base to remove it from the base 2 Insert a Phillips screwdriver through the access hole in the base and onto the height tension screw on the back of the stand in the slot above the USB In port 3 Adjust the height tension screw so the monitor stays in place when you let go If the monitor lowers by itself when you let go turn the screw clockwise several complete turns If the monitor rises when you...

Page 13: ...e guidelines are based on available scientific literature and published standards Screen height The recommended screen height for displays except in special circumstances such as for bifocal use is that the top of the display should be set at or slightly below about 1 inch or 25 mm your eye level while you are sitting in a comfortable working posture This guideline places the center of the screen ...

Page 14: ...and to your computer To connect your USB stand s built in USB hub 1 Plug the included USB cable into the USB In port on the back of your USB stand and into a USB 2 0 port on your computer If you connect the stand to a USB 1 1 port on your computer the stand s USB hub operates in USB 1 1 mode 2 To provide full power to your stand s USB ports connect the AC power adapter to the power connector on th...

Page 15: ... bar below the screen Make sure that the speakers face forward 2 Tighten the two thumbscrews on the back of the speaker bar 3 Connect the speaker bar s USB power cord to any available USB port on your computer 4 Connect the speaker bar s headphone green and microphone pink cables to your computer s headphone and microphone jacks 5 If it is not already on turn on your computer Power Volume control ...

Page 16: ... power LED on the power button turns on 2 Turn on your computer After your computer is running the power LED on the monitor s power button should be blue Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to appear If the power LED is not blue or you do not see a display image check the connections For more troubleshooting information see Troubleshooting on page 22 3 Adjust the tilt of the monitor for t...

Page 17: ...een 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 Important The appearance of your monitor may vary from that shown Input OSD active Press to move to the previous menu OSD inactive Press to select the video source Auto OSD active Press to open a menu or setting OSD inactive...

Page 18: ...he setting to the desired level or change the option 5 Press the Input button to return to a previous menu 6 When you have finished making all adjustments press the Menu button at the Main Menu to exit OSD menus OSD Menu Description Main menu Auto Automatically adjusts your monitor to its optimum settings Picture Opens the Picture menu where you can adjust brightness contrast and gamma Geometry Op...

Page 19: ...ackground 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 Resolution Reminder If the computer display input is not set to 1440 900 di...

Page 20: ...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 Help Support For more information about adjusting monitor settings click Start then click Help and Support Type the phrase changing display settings in the Search box then click the arrow 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel...

Page 21: ...ick the arrow 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 The optimum resolution for your display is 1440 900 5 Click OK then click Yes to sav...

Page 22: ...e 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 Click OK then click OK again 8511654 book Page 18 Monday July 24 2006 11 00 AM ...

Page 23: ...S at www gateway com Change brightness contrast and color balance Change screen geometry Set the display position and resolution For more information see the program s CD or the installed program s online help Using landscape and portrait modes requires optional height adjustable stand EzTune automatically switches the display to the appropriate mode landscape or portrait when you rotate the scree...

Page 24: ...may look slightly fuzzy Mode Mode name and resolution Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz Available in DVI mode 1 VGA 640 350 31 469 70 087 No 2 VGA 640 480 31 469 59 941 Yes 3 VESA 640 480 37 861 72 810 Yes 4 VESA 640 480 37 500 75 000 Yes 5 VGA 720 400 31 469 70 087 No 6 VESA 800 600 35 156 56 250 Yes 7 VESA 800 600 37 879 60 317 Yes 8 VESA 800 600 48 077 72 188 Yes 9 VESA 800 600 46 ...

Page 25: ...anagement 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 orange Use these conventions and the power can be reduced to the following levels To wake the monitor when it is in Active Off...

Page 26: ...ke 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 Display colors are wrong Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings Restart your computer with the monitor turned on Make sure that the video cable is connected sec...

Page 27: ...n 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 cable see Connecting the monitor on page 2 Picture has shadows or ghosts Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings...

Page 28: ...tab then click Advanced For optimum volume control using the speaker bar we recommend that you set the Windows volume mid way between the lowest and highest setting I want to plug in my headphones but there is a headphone jack on both sides of the speaker bar Which should I use You can use either jack or both jacks at the same time The sound coming from the speakers sounds distorted Turn down the ...

Page 29: ...00 1 Viewing angles 150 horizontal 135 vertical Response time 8 ms Lamp type life 50 000 hours Colors 16 2 million OSD languages English French Spanish Italian Japanese Connections and inputs Analog VGA 15 pin mini d sub VGA Digital DVI D 24 pin DVD D with HDCP AC power Cables 15 pin mini d sub analog VGA included 24 pin DVI D not included Power consumption Normal operation 38 W Off power save 2 W...

Page 30: ...Specifications www gateway com 26 8511654 book Page 26 Monday July 24 2006 11 00 AM ...

Page 31: ...27 Safety Regulatory andLegalInformation Important safety information Environmental information Regulatory compliance statements Notices 8511654 book Page 27 Monday July 24 2006 11 00 AM ...

Page 32: ...et Ifyouuseanextensioncordwiththissystem makesurethatthetotalampereratingontheproductspluggedintotheextension cord doesnotexceedtheextensioncordampererating IfyoursystemisfittedwithaTVTuner cable orsatellitereceivercard makesurethattheantennaorcablesystemiselectrically groundedtoprovidesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuildupofstaticcharges Care during use Warning To prevent electric shock nev...

Page 33: ...regionalwastecollection administrationforrecycling Insomecases your endoflife productmaybe tradedin forcredittowardsthepurchaseofnewGatewayequipment CallGatewayto seeifthisprogramisavailableinyourarea Ifyouneedfurtherassistanceinrecycling reusing ortradinginyour endoflife product youmaycontactusattheCustomerCare numberlistedinyourproduct suserguideandwewillbegladtohelpyouwithyoureffort Finally wes...

Page 34: ...lp ComplianceAccessories Theaccessoriesassociatedwiththisequipmentare shieldedvideocable Theseaccessoriesarerequiredtobe usedinordertoensurecompliancewithFCCrules FCC declaration of conformity Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product California Proposition 65 Warning This product contains chemi...

Page 35: ...vements Gatewayisnotresponsibleforinaccurateinformationwhichmayappearinthismanual For thelatestproductupdates consulttheGatewayWebsiteatwww gateway com InnoeventwillGatewaybeliablefordirect indirect special exemplary incidental orconsequentialdamagesresultingfromanydefectoromissioninthismanual evenifadvisedofthe possibilityofsuchdamages Intheinterestofcontinuedproductdevelopment Gatewayreservesthe...

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