Contents Using Your EV730 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Setting up the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Removing the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Starting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Adjusting monitor settings . . . .
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Using Your EV730 Monitor 1 The EV730 monitor 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.
Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Setting up the monitor Setting up the monitor consists of two procedures: attaching the base and connecting the monitor cables. If you are setting up your computer for the first time, see the setup poster for more information about connecting additional peripheral devices. To attach the base: 1 Carefully set the monitor on its side with the bottom of the monitor facing you.
Setting up the monitor To connect the power and video cables: 1 Position the monitor and your computer so you can easily get 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. www.gateway.
Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor 4 4 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. www.gateway.
Setting up the monitor Removing the base To remove the base: 1 2 Turn off your computer, then disconnect the monitor’s power cable. 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. Carefully set the monitor on its side with the bottom of the monitor facing you. www.gateway.
Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor 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 Menu button 6 Select button Right arrow www.gateway.
Starting the monitor 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. 2 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Adjust the controls to get the ideal image size and position for you. For more information, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on page 8. After your computer is running, the power LED on the monitor should be green. If not, check the connections.
Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Adjusting monitor settings This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust and save contrast, brightness, and other settings for the display image. ■ Menu. Press to view the OSD. Press again to exit. ■ (left). Press to move between the OSD options. After selecting an option, use to adjust the setting. ■ (right). Press to move between the OSD options. After selecting an option, use to adjust the setting. ■ Select.
Adjusting monitor settings OSD options Main menu Option Contrast. Increases or decreases display image contrast. Brightness. Increases or decreases display image brightness. Horizontal Position (H Position). Moves the display image to the left or right side of the screen. Horizontal Size (H Size). Increases or decreases the width of the display image. Vertical Position (V Position). Moves the display image to the top or bottom of the screen. Vertical Size (V Size).
Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Main menu Option Language. Changes the display language for the OSD control system. Degauss. Demagnetizes the screen. USER 10 Information. Displays the frequency and resolution in which the monitor is currently operating. www.gateway.
Adjusting monitor settings Software controls Adjusting the color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change. Adjusting the color depth Color depth is the number of colors the video card uses. Most images look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. Windows lets you choose from several color depth settings for the monitor. We recommend that you use the 32-bit True Color setting or the highest setting available at all times.
Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor 3 Click the Settings tab. 3 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality or Colors list, then click the color 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.
Adjusting monitor settings Adjusting the screen resolution You can change the screen resolution to a size 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. To change the screen resolution: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel.
Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor 4 5 Drag the Screen resolution or Screen area slider to the size you prefer. 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. Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 14 www.gateway.
Power management Power management ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. This monitor complies with the EPA's International ENERGY STAR Program, which is a program designed to encourage manufacturers of computer equipment to build circuitry into their products to reduce energy consumption during time of non-use.
Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Maintenance To keep the monitor in optimal working order: ■ Do not block the ventilation holes. ■ Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water. ■ Keep the monitor away from radiators or heat vents. ■ Keep the monitor 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.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems with the monitor, the information in this troubleshooting section may help you solve them. Important Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for about 30 minutes before making any judgments about the picture quality. No picture ■ Make sure that the monitor is turned on. ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the monitor and the wall outlet.
Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Picture is scrambled If the picture is scrambled or does not look right, you can reset the monitor to its default video mode and resolution settings. To reset the monitor settings: 1 Restart your computer, then press and hold F8 while your computer is starting up. 2 Select Safe Mode or Enable VGA Mode, then press Enter. Your computer restarts. 3 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel.
Troubleshooting Display colors are wrong ■ Restart your computer with the monitor turned on. ■ Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of your computer. For more information about connecting the video cable, see “Setting up the monitor” on page 2. ■ 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 or pushed in.
Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Color is not uniform Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity. 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. ■ You demagnetize the screen using the Degauss feature in the OSD.
Specifications Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. CRT 17 inches 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.
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Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information A Important safety information Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the 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.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Setting up your system 24 ■ Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. ■ Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator. ■ Set up the system on a stable work surface. ■ The product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the rating label.
Important safety information Care during use ■ Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it. ■ Do not spill anything on the system. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your system. ■ Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water. If the monitor does get exposed to moisture, unplug it and allow it to dry for 24 hours. Call Gateway Technical Support for advice on whether the monitor is safe to turn back on.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Regulatory compliance statements Canada Industry Canada (IC) Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. 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.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Notices Copyright © 2003 Gateway, Inc. All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place Poway, CA 92064 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically.
