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HX1901QV 18.5-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor USERGUIDE ®
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buttons 7 Changing Windows screen settings 8 Changing color depth and screen resolution 8 Video modes 9 Power management 10 Energy declaration 10 Maintenace 10 Troubleshooting 11 No power 11 No picture 11 Display colors are wrong 11 Picture has shadows or "ghosts 12 Color is not uniform
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Contents ii
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CHAPTER 1 Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Adjusting the angle • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Changing Windows screen settings • Power management • Maintenace • Troubleshooting • FAQs 1
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CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting the monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. 2 Connect the blue VGA video cable to the blue VGA video connector under the back of
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www.gateway.com Connecting audio input (option) To connect audio source to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. 2 Connect the audio cable to the audio connector under the back of the display. 3 Ensure your computer is turned off. Connect the other
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You can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or to another heavy object) with a cable lock. To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to the Kensington lock slot at the back of your monitor (cable lock not included). Kensington lock slot 4
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www.gateway.com Basic front view Your monitor has menu buttons to ensure ease of use. Menu buttons Auto button Power LED Power button Adjusting the angle Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is based upon the following guildelines. These guidelines are based on available
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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 11. 3 Adjust the tilt of the monitor for the best viewing angle. 4 After you see the Windows desktop, press the lit
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www.gateway.com Using the left/right arrow buttons The Left/Right arrow keys access quick-key functions, and are used to select a setting in menus. • You can press the Left arrow key to change the volume; or the Right key to select a pre-defined Theme setting. • When you're in a menu, press the
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as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the monitor. Help For more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control
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www.gateway.com Video modes Your monitor supports several video modes. If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the display image may look slightly "fuzzy." Mode Resolution (active dot)
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CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Power management 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
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the monitor has warmed up for approximately 30 minutes before making 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
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. • Use the position controls to adjust the image. For instructions on how to adjust the display image position, see "Adjusting on the screen. You have two options: • If your notebook supports dual displays, you can use both your notebook's display and this monitor guide for more information. 12
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for specific settings and options to configure older games to support widescreen: http://www.widescreengamingforum.com. Some adjustments may require you the source to allow renegotiation. What is HDCP and how do I troubleshoot it? High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is a specification
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CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor For example, while watching a movie on a HDCP-enabled DVD player, you change the receiving device (DTV, monitor, or projector) input to watch broadcast TV, then change the input back to watch the DVD movie. However, you are unable to watch the movie.
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CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor 16
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APPENDIX A Safety and Legal Information • Important safety information • Environmental information • Notices 17
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prevent electric shock, never remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ■ Do not walk on the power cord system. ■ The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The system was dropped or the cabinet is
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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 and we will be glad to help you with your effort. Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using
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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
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Section	Page
HX1901QV 18.5-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor	1
USERGUIDE	1
Contents	3
Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor	5
Connecting the monitor	6
Connecting video inputs	6
To connect video sources to your monitor:	6
Connecting audio input (only for VGA/DVI input)	7
To connect audio source to your monitor:	7
Connecting the power	8
Connect the power:	8
Connecting a security cable	8
Basic front view	9
Adjusting the angle	9
Ergonomic guidelines	9
Screen height	9
Screen tilt	9
Screen distance from user	9
Starting the monitor	10
Using the OSD and menu buttons	10
Turning on the monitor	10
To start the monitor:	10
Adjusting monitor settings	10
Using the Menu and quick key buttons	10
Using the Auto button	10
Using the left/right arrow buttons	11
Changing Windows screen settings	12
Changing color depth and screen resolution	12
To change the color depth or screen resolution:	12
Video modes	13
Power management	14
Energy declaration	14
To access the monitor’s power management options:	14
Maintenace	14
Troubleshooting	15
No power	15
No picture	15
Display colors are wrong	15
Picture has shadows or “ghosts”	16
Color is not uniform	16
Image is not sized or centered correctly	16
The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright	16
FAQs	16
General	16
I have the monitor connected to my notebook’s VGA port and I see no image on the screen.	16
How To	17
Setup	17
Why does the image looks stretched or fuzzy when I connect the monitor to my computer?	17
I do not see 1366 ° 768 available in the Windows display control panel.	17
When I run my games, I do not see support for widescreen displays. What can I do?	17
Technical	17
Why do I see “noise” or “trash” on the screen?	17
What is HDCP and how do I troubleshoot it?	17
How does HDCP work?	17
What happens if I lose signal to the display while watching a movie on a HDCP-equipped component?	17
What is the cause if a movie starts and then slowly fades to static?	18
How do I know if a component is HDCP compliant?	18
Specifications	19
Safety and Legal Information	21
Important safety information	22
Environmental information	23

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