USER GUIDE Gateway FPD1785/FPD1985 Monitor
8511460.book Page i Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM Contents Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Connecting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Adjusting the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Rotating the screen image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8511460.book Page 2 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com Connecting the monitor To connect the monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. 2 Connect the power cord to the power connector under the back of the monitor. 3 Connect the blue VGA video cable to the blue video connector under the back of the monitor.
8511460.book Page 3 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM www.gateway.com Connecting the monitor 4 Make sure that your computer is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the matching video port on the back of your computer. 5 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet. Warning Because lifting your monitor off the desktop surface takes weight off from the stand, the stand will extend suddenly, possibly causing damage to equipment or injury to yourself.
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8511460.book Page 5 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM www.gateway.com Adjusting the stand Rotating the screen image Depending on the graphics card or device driver on your computer, you may be able to rotate the on-screen image. To rotate the screen image: ■ On Gateway computers, you can rotate the image by pressing CTRL+ALT+[LEFT ARROW], and return it to normal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+[UP ARROW].
8511460.book Page 6 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com 3 Adjust the height tension screw so raising and lowering forces are equal. After the forces are equalized, turn the tension screw clockwise 2 to 4 turns to slightly decrease the lifting tension. 4 For optimum viewing, adjust the height so the top of monitor is about 1 inch below eye level.
8511460.book Page 7 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM www.gateway.com Adjusting the stand Ergonomic guidelines The recommended mounting heights, the range of adjustability required to provide comfortable use by a range of users, and the forces required for making adjustments to the monitor are based upon the following guildelines. These guidelines are based on available scientific literature and published standards.
8511460.book Page 8 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com Starting the monitor To start the monitor: Important The appearance of your monitor may vary from that shown. 1 Press the power button on the front of monitor. The 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 monitor image to appear.
8511460.book Page 9 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to adjust the monitor image. For more information about computer controls, see “Windows controls” on page 12. Monitor buttons This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for the monitor.
8511460.book Page 10 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings: Tips & Tricks While the OSD is active, on-screen labels appear next to the buttons to help you identify them. 1 Press the Auto button. The monitor image is automatically adjusted to the ideal settings for your current screen resolution. 2 Press the Menu button. The OSD menu opens.
8511460.book Page 11 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings 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—Opens the Geometry menu, where you can adjust image size and minimize distortions.
8511460.book Page 12 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com OSD Menu Description 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. Information—Displays current screen resolution.
8511460.book Page 13 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM www.gateway.com Windows controls 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you want. 5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your changes. Adjusting the screen resolution You can change the screen resolution to a size you prefer.
8511460.book Page 14 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com 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. Clarifying screen fonts You can change the display fonts to ClearType for smoother screen fonts. To change the display fonts to ClearType: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
8511460.book Page 15 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM www.gateway.com Windows controls 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 Click OK, then click OK again.
8511460.book Page 16 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com Video modes Your monitor supports several video modes. If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the monitor image may look slightly “fuzzy.” 17-inch monitor Mode Mode name and resolution Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) 1 VGA 720 × 400 31.469 70.087 2 VGA 640 × 480 31.469 59.941 3 VESA 640 × 480 37.861 72.810 4 VESA 640 × 480 37.500 75.
8511460.book Page 17 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM www.gateway.com Power management Mode Mode name and resolution Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) 9 VESA 1024 × 768 48.363 60.004 10 VESA 1024 × 768 56.476 70.069 11 VESA 1024 × 768 60.023 75.029 12 VESA 1280 × 1024 63.980 60.020 13 VESA 1280 × 1024 79.976 75.
8511460.book Page 18 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com Maintenance To keep the monitor in optimal working order: ■ ■ ■ ■ Caution Do not use any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner. You will permanently scratch the screen. ■ ■ ■ 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.
8511460.book Page 19 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM www.gateway.com Troubleshooting No picture ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Press the Input button to make sure that you have selected the correct video source. 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. Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and computer.
8511460.book Page 20 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com Color is not uniform ■ ■ Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the monitor image to the ideal settings. Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity or brightness. Image is not sized or centered correctly ■ ■ Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the monitor image to the ideal settings.
8511460.book Page 21 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM www.gateway.com Specifications 17-inch monitor Panel size 17 inches (diagonal) Panel type 17-inch viewable TFT with anti-glare coating Pixel resolution Pixel pitch Aspect ratio Brightness and contrast ratio Frequencies 1280 × 1024 (native) 0.0104 × 0.0104 inches (0.264 mm × 0.
8511460.book Page 22 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor www.gateway.com 19-inch monitor Panel size 19 inches (diagonal) Panel type 19-inch viewable TFT with anti-glare coating Pixel resolution Pixel pitch Aspect ratio Brightness and contrast ratio Frequencies 0.0116 × 0.0116 inches (0.294 mm × 0.
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8511460.book Page 24 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM Important safety information www.gateway.com Important safety information Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway product. Your Gateway product is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment.
8511460.book Page 25 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM www.gateway.com Environmental information Environmental information Recycling Mercury Warning Hg Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state, or federal laws. The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process. This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health.
8511460.book Page 26 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM Regulatory compliance statements www.gateway.com 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.
8511460.book Page 27 Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:32 PM www.gateway.com Notices Notices © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Inc. 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 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.
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MAN FPD1785/1985 USR GDE R0 4/06
