User Guide VX730/930 Monitor
Contents 1 Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Setting up the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Removing the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Starting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor The VX series monitors are high-resolution color monitors with: ■ Unlimited colors ■ Smaller dot pitch for improved image clarity ■ Excellent contrast and legibility ■ Improved focus quality ■ Reduced power usage The on-screen display (OSD) controls let you adjust a variety of image settings.
Using Your VX730 or VX930 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 2 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.
Using Your VX730 or VX930 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 3 Turn off your computer, then disconnect the monitor’s power cable. 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. Rotate the base so you can easily get to the retaining latch on the bottom of the monitor, then press in the retaining latch. www.gateway.
Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Starting the monitor To start the monitor: 1 Press and hold the power button for approximately one second. The power LED turns on, and the monitor demagnetizes itself for about five 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.
Using Your VX730 or VX930 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. Press to select an OSD option.
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).
Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Main menu Option Top corner. Curves the sides of the top of the display image inward or outward. Bottom corner. Curves the sides of the bottom of the display image inward or outward. Horizontal Moire (H Moire). Blurs the focus to minimize the horizontal line pattern which results from interference. Vertical Moire (V Moire). Blurs the focus to minimize the vertical line pattern which results from interference. Horizontal Convergence (VX930 only).
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.
Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you want. 5 To save your changes, click OK, then click Yes. Help and Support For more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search box , then click the arrow. Adjusting the screen resolution You can change the screen resolution to a size you prefer.
Adjusting monitor settings 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 5 Drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer. To save your changes, click OK, then click Yes. Help and Support For more information about adjusting screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.
Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor 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.
Maintenance 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. For more information about screen savers, see the documentation that came with your computer.
Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor 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.
Troubleshooting 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 2 3 Restart your computer, then press and hold F8 while your computer is starting up. 4 5 6 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 7 8 Select Safe Mode or Enable VGA Mode, then press Enter. Your computer restarts. Click Start, then click Control Panel.
Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor Picture bounces, jitters, or has waves 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. If none of these suggestions solves the problem, try plugging the monitor into another outlet, preferably one on a different circuit.
Troubleshooting Image cannot be adjusted full screen Some video modes used by the monitor produce images that cannot be adjusted all the way out to the bezel edge (the edge where the screen glass and monitor casing meet). This condition does not indicate that the monitor is defective. www.gateway.
Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor VX730 specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. CRT 17 inches diagonal (16.0 inches viewable), anti-reflective/anti-glare, 90° deflection, 0.
VX930 specifications VX930 specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. CRT 19 inches diagonal (18.0 inches viewable), anti-reflective/anti-glare, 90° deflection, 0.
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Appendix A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information ■ Safety information ■ Regulatory statements ■ Notices 23
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.
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.
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.
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.
Notices Copyright © 2004 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. These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions.
MAN VX730/930 USR GDE R2 12/04
