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Gateway FPD1775W - 17 Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Manual

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    FPD1775W Widescreen Monitor USERGUIDE ®
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    21 Maintaining 21 Troubleshooting 22 No power 22 No picture 22 Monitor colors are wrong 23 Picture has shadows or "ghosts 23 Color is not uniform 23 Image is not sized or centered correctly 23 The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright 23 Speaker bar does not work
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    Contents www.gateway.com ii
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    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Setting up the optional stand • Setting up the optional speaker bar • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Adjusting Windows display settings • Power management • Maintaining • Troubleshooting • Specifications 1
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    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. 2
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    the monitor 4 Connect the blue right-angle VGA video cable to the blue video connector under the back of the display. Although a standard VGA 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
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    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor Setting up the optional stand www.gateway.com Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can buy an adjustable USB stand from www.gateway.com. The stand can be adjusted for height, tilt, and screen rotation. When connected to your computer's USB port,
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    www.gateway.com Setting up the optional stand 5 Place the hinge cover over the hinge. The hinge cover came with your 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
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    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com 9 Tighten the thumbscrew under the base with your fingers (or a flat screwdriver) to secure the neck into place. Thumbscrew 10 With the stand facing
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    www.gateway.com Setting up the optional stand 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. 7
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    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor height tension The stand is factory adjusted to maintain the height for your monitor. However, if it does not stay in place when you let go, you need to change the stand's height tension. You also need to adjust
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    www.gateway.com Setting up the optional stand 4 Adjust the height tension screw For optimum viewing, adjust the height so the top of the monitor is about 1 inch (2.54 cm) below eye level. Adjusting monitor tilt tension To adjust your monitor's tilt tension: ■ Adjust the tilt tension screw (on the
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    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com Screen distance from user The screen should these USB connectors, you need to connect the hub to power 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
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    cable so the speaker bar does not obstruct the cable. To install the speaker bar: 1 Tilt the screen back, then center the speaker 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
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    -panel Monitor www.gateway.com 6 Turn on the speaker bar by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise. Starting the monitor Important The appearance of your monitor may vary from that shown. To start the monitor: 1 Press the power button on the front of monitor. The power LED on the power button
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    www.gateway.com Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the Auto button before entering the OSD. This will automatically adjust the monitor image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution. Adjusting monitor settings 4 After you see the Windows desktop, press the
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    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com ■ / (contrast) OSD active: Press to move down adjust the OSD settings: 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. 3
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    image left and right. V-Position-Moves the monitor image up and down. You can also press the Auto button to configure the vertical and horizontal position automatically. Clock-Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. The horizontal screen size will also change. Phase
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    Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor OSD Menu Advanced menu Advanced Color Language LED Brightness Resolution Reminder Information www.gateway.com Description Color-Customizes the color levels. Language-Changes the language of the OSD. LED Brightness-Changes the brightness of the Standby and Power LED
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    in Windows Vista Help & Support For more information about adjusting monitor settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search box, then click the magnifying glass. To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel
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    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com Changing settings in Windows XP Help & Support For more information about adjusting monitor settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase changing display settings or changing screen resolution in the Search box, then
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    www.gateway.com Adjusting Windows display settings 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Appearance tab. 4 Click the Effects button.
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    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." Mode Mode name and resolution 1 VGA 720 × 400 2 VGA 640 × 480 3 VESA 640 × 480 4 VESA
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    www.gateway.com Maintaining Energy declaration When connected to a computer that supports the VESA Display Power Management 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
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    any judgments about the picture quality. 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
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    image. For instructions on how to adjust the monitor image position, see "Adjusting monitor settings" on page 13. The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright ■ This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. Gateway's inspection standards
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    Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor www.gateway.com Speaker bar does not work I installed the speaker bar, but no sound is coming out of the speakers. ■ Make sure that the speaker bar power cord is plugged into a USB port on the back of your computer or on the USB stand. ■ Make sure that the
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    are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products. Panel size 17 inches (diagonal widescreen) Panel type 17-inch viewable TFT with anti-glare coating Pixel resolution 1280 × 720 @60 Hz (native and maximum) Pixel pitch 0.0115 × 0.0115
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    Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information • Important safety information • Environmental information • Regulatory compliance statements • Notices 27
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    current still flows through the monitor. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables and modem cables 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
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    , Gateway provides of new Gateway equipment. Call Gateway to see if this program is available in your area. ■ If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing, or trading in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user guide
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    installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or with this equipment are: shielded video cable. These accessories are required to reproductive harm. FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway, Inc. 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA
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    . 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
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    Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com 32
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