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www.emachines.com Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Many products for eMachines and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers to eMachines specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products. Panel size 22 inches (diagonal) Panel type 22-inch viewable TFT active matrix TN Anti-glare coating Pixel resolution 1680 × 1050 (native) (60 Hz) Pixel pitch 0.0111 × 0.0111 inches (0.282 mm × 0.282 mm) Aspect ratio 16:10 Brightness 300 cd/m2 Contrast ratio 1000:1 Viewing angles 170° horizontal, 160° vertical Response time 5 ms (typical) Frequency Horizontal: 24~83 KHz. Vertical: 48~76 Hz Lamp type/life 50,000 hours (minimum) Colors 16.7 million OSD languages English, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Dutch Connections and inputs ■ Analog (VGA): 15-pin mini d-sub VGA ■ Digital (DVI-D): 24-pin DVD-D (supports 480p, 720p, and 1080i). Includes HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) ■ AC power input Included cables 15-pin mini d-sub analog VGA (right-angle) Power Power consumption Normal operation: ≤50 W Standby mode: ≤2 W Off: ≤1 W Power input 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (built-in power supply) Certifications UL, cUL, FCC Class B, CE, NOM, VCCI, EnergyStar Wall mount bracket VESA 4 × 3.937 inches (4 × 100 mm) Weight Net weight (with stand): 11.68 lbs. (5.3 kg) Gross weight (with packaging): 14.55 lbs. (6.6 kg) Dimensions 20.28 × 17.04 × 7.55 inches (515.1 × 432.9 × 191.9 mm) Temperature Operating: 41~95°F (5~35°C) Storage: -4~140°F (-20~60°C) Humidity Operating: 20~80% (non-condensing) Storage: 5~90% (non-condensing) Altitude Operating: 12,000 feet (3,658 m) Storage: 40,000 feet (12,192 m) Security Cable lock slot 21

Section	Page
Flat Panel Monitor User Guide	1
Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor	5
. Unpacking the monitor	5
. Connecting the monitor	5
. Setting up the optional stand	5
. Setting up the optional speaker bar	5
. Starting the monitor	5
. Adjusting monitor settings	5
. Changing Windows screen settings	5
. Power management	5
. Maintaining	5
. Troubleshooting	5
. Specifications	5
Unpacking the monitor	6
. Monitor (with neck attached)	6
. Base	6
. This User Guide	6
. VGA cable	6
Connecting the monitor	6
Attaching the base	6
To attach the base:	6
1 Slide the monitor’s neck onto the base.	6
2 Place the monitor face-down on a stable, soft (non-marring) surface. A non-slip mat on a tabletop is ideal. Let the monitor neck hang down over the edge of the table.	6
3 Tighten the thumbscrew under the base with your fingers or a flat screwdriver under the base to secure the neck into place.	7
Connecting video inputs	7
To connect video sources to your monitor:	7
1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each.	7
When using the optional speaker bar (described in “Setting up the optional speaker bar” on page 11), we recommend that you use t...	7
2 If your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable (not included) to the white connector under the back of the display. You can buy a DVI video cable from www.gateway.com.	7
3 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.	8
Connecting power	8
To connect power:	8
1 Position your monitor so you can reach the back, then connect the power cord to the power connector under the back of the monitor.	8
2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. We recommend using a surge protector to protect your monitor from voltage spikes.	8
Connecting a security cable	9
Setting up the optional stand	9
Attaching the USB stand	9
To attach the adjustable stand:	9
1 Make sure that the monitor is turned off.	9
2 Place the monitor face-down on a stable, soft (non-marring) surface. A non-slip mat on a tabletop is ideal. Let the monitor base hang down over the edge of the table.	9
3 Remove the two screws from the neck hinge, then remove the neck from the LCD panel. Save the screws.	9
4 Remove the four small screws from the back of the LCD panel. Save the four screws.	10
5 Slide the adjustable stand’s neck onto the base.	10
6 Tighten the thumbscrew under the base with your fingers (or a flat screwdriver) under the base to secure the neck into place.	10
7 With the stand facing you, press the mounting bracket lever to the left and hold it, then remove the bracket from the stand.	11
8 Attach the bracket to the LCD panel using the four screws you removed previously.	11
9 Slide the neck’s bracket slot onto the bracket’s mounting tab.	11
10 Press the bracket lever to the right and hold it, then lower the neck into place and release the lever.	12
Adjusting monitor height tension	12
To adjust your monitor’s height tension:	12
1 Press the screwdriver access hole cap from below the base to remove it from the base.	12
2 Insert a Phillips screwdriver through the access hole in the base and onto the height tension screw (on the back of the stand, in the slot above the USB In port).	13
3 Adjust the height tension screw so the monitor stays in place when you let go. If the monitor lowers by itself when you let go...	13
4 Adjust the height tension screw so the raising and lowering forces are equal. After the forces are equalized, turn the tension screw clockwise two to four turns to slightly decrease the lifting tension.	13
5 For optimum viewing, adjust the height so the top of the monitor is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below eye level.	13
Adjusting monitor tilt tension	13
To adjust your monitor’s tilt tension:	13
. Adjust the tilt tension screw (on the top of the stand) so the monitor stays in place when you let go. If the monitor changes its tilt angle when you let go, turn the screw clockwise one complete turn to increase the tension.	13
Ergonomic guidelines	14
Screen height	14
Screen tilt	14
Screen distance from user	14
Connecting the USB hub	14
To connect your USB stand’s built-in USB hub:	14
1 Plug the included USB cable into the USB In port on the back of your USB stand and into a USB 2.0 port on your computer. If yo...	14
2 To provide full power to your stand’s USB ports (recommended), connect the AC power adapter to the power connector on the back of your USB stand and into an AC power outlet.	14
Setting up the optional speaker bar	15
Installing the speaker bar	15
To install the speaker bar:	15
When using the optional speaker bar, we recommend that you use the included right-angle VGA cable for the video connection so th...	15
1 Tilt the screen back, then center the speaker bar below the screen. Make sure that the speakers face forward.	15
2 Tighten the two thumbscrews on the back of the speaker bar.	15
3 Connect the speaker bar’s USB power cord to any available USB port on your computer.	15
4 Connect the speaker bar’s headphone (green) and microphone (pink) cables to your computer’s headphone and microphone jacks.	15
5 If your computer is not already on, turn it on.	15
6 Turn on the speaker bar by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise. The green LED to the left of the power button is lit when power has been correctly connected and the speaker bar has been turned on.	16
Starting the monitor	16
To start the monitor:	16
1 Press the power button on the front of monitor. The power LED on the power button turns blue. If a video signal is not detected for several seconds, the power LED changes from blue (on) to orange (standby).	16
2 Turn on your computer. Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to appear. If the power LED is orange or you do not see a display image, check the connections. For more troubleshooting information, see “Troubleshooting” on page 18.	16
3 Adjust the tilt of the monitor for the best viewing angle.	16
4 Use the on-screen display (OSD) to adjust other monitor settings. For more information on using the OSD and the touch buttons, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on page 13.	16
Adjusting monitor settings	17
Using the eTouch menu buttons	17
. The shortcut menu lets you quickly change some of the most commonly accessed settings.	17
To view a product tour of your monitor, press and hold the (Menu) button for three seconds.	17
Using the shortcut menu	17
To use the shortcut menu:	17
1 Touch the (Menu) button on the front of your monitor. The rest of the button icons appear, and the shortcut menu opens.	17
The buttons are very sensitive, and may be “pressed” by holding your finger just above its surface. To completely “release” a touch button, make sure that you lift your finger well away from the button.	17
2 To use an eTouch button, lightly touch it. For adjusting a setting’s values, you can touch and hold the buttons as you would press and hold conventional buttons.	18
. Touch (Source) to select the type of input (DVI or VGA) when both DVI and VGA are connected to your monitor. (When only one video source is connected, you do not need to select the source.)	18
. Touch (Auto) to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings. (Available only in VGA mode.)	18
. Touch (Information) to display current screen resolution and input source.	18
. Touch (Cancel) to exit the shortcut menu.	18
. Touch (Main Menu) to open the main menu.	18
Using the main menu	18
To use the main menu:	18
1 Touch the (Menu) button on the front of your monitor. The rest of the button icons light up and the shortcut menu opens.	18
The eTouch menu buttons are very sensitive, and may be “pressed” by holding your finger just above its surface. To completely “release” a touch button, make sure that you lift your finger well away from the button.	18
2 To use a button, lightly touch its icon. For adjusting a setting’s values, you can touch and hold the buttons as you would press and hold conventional buttons.	18
3 Touch (Main Menu). The main menu opens.	18
Button labels on the eMenu screens align with the eTouch buttons on the front of the monitor.	18
4 Touch the (Previous and Next) buttons to highlight a setting, then touch (Select) to open the selected menu or setting. The on-screen button labels change to indicate changed button functionality. (The following graphic shows typical labels.)	18
5 Touch the (Increase or Decrease) buttons to adjust the setting or change the option.	18
6 Touch (Back) to return to a previous menu.	19
7 When you have finished making all adjustments, press (Menu Off) to exit.	19
OSD menus	19
Changing Windows screen settings	20
Changing color depth and screen resolution	20
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.	20
To change the color depth or screen resolution:	20
1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. The Display Settings dialog box opens.	20
2 To change the color depth, click the Colors list, then click the color depth you want.	20
. Low (8-bit) = 256 colors	20
. Medium (16-bit) = 65,500 colors	20
3 To change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to the size you prefer.	20
4 Click Apply. If the new settings do not look right, click No. If the new settings make the screen illegible and you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after several seconds.	20
5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your changes.	20
Power management	21
Energy declaration	21
To access the monitor’s power management options:	21
1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance.	21
2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Power Options.	21
3 Click Choose when to turn off the display (on the left side of the window), click the list of times next to Turn off the display, then click on a time delay to select it.	21
4 Click Save Changes. Your settings are saved.	21
Maintaining	21
. Do not block the ventilation holes.	21
. Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water.	21
. Keep the monitor away from radiators or heat vents.	21
. Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight.	21
Do not use any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner. You will permanently scratch the screen.	21
Troubleshooting	22
Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for approximately 30 minutes before making any judgments about the picture quality.	22
No power	22
. 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.	22
No picture	22
. 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.	22
. Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and computer. For more information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.	22
. Make sure that the monitor is turned on.	22
. If you have the monitor connected to your notebook’s video port, you have two options:	22
. If your notebook supports dual displays, you can use both your notebook’s display and this monitor in extended desktop multi-monitor mode. See Windows Help to learn how to enable multiple monitors.	22
. If the power LED is orange:	22
. Make sure that your computer is turned on.	22
. Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of sleep mode.	22
. Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.	22
. Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.	22
. Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.	22
Display colors are wrong	22
. Press (Menu), then (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings.	22
. Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.	22
. Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and your computer. For more information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.	22
. Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.	22
Picture has shadows or “ghosts”	23
. Press (Menu), then (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings.	23
. Remove any extension cables or switchboxes.	23
. Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and your computer. For more information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.	23
. Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.	23
Color is not uniform	23
. Press (Menu), then (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings.	23
Image is not sized or centered correctly	23
. Press (Menu), then (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings.	23
. If the image looks stretched or fuzzy, you must adjust the operating system’s display settings to match the monitor’s optimal ...	23
. If you are trying to select 1680 ° 1050 but it is not available in the Windows display control panel:	23
. Make sure that your video card can display at 1680 ° 1050 resolution.	23
. This may be caused by older video drivers on your computer. See the eMachines support Web site (www.emachines.com) for updated...	23
ATI®: www.ati.com Intel®: www.intel.com Nvidia®: www.nvidia.com	23
. If your games do not have support for widescreen displays:	23
. Newer games are adding support for widescreen displays as the widescreen format becomes more popular. Check the game’s Web sit...	23
. You see black bars on left and right of the video, and want to stretch the video to fit more of the screen.	23
The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright	24
Connecting an HDMI source	24
. You can connect the HDMI output of your external video device to the DVI port of the monitor. You can buy an HDMI-to-DVI adapt...	24
Although the HDMI interface supports audio, no audio is sent to the monitor. You must separately connect the audio output of your video device to an external audio amplifier.	24
Connecting a game console	24
Speaker bar does not work	24
The speaker bar is installed, but no sound is coming out of the speakers.	24
. Make sure that its power cord is plugged into a USB port on the back of your computer.	24
All connections are made correctly and the speaker bar is on, but there is still no sound.	24
You want to know which headphone jack on the speaker bar to use.	24
The sound coming from the speakers sounds distorted.	24
. Turn down the volume until the distortion disappears.	24
You plugged your microphone into the speaker bar’s microphone jack, but your computer still cannot record any sound.	24
. Make sure that the speaker bar’s pink microphone plug is connected to the microphone jack on your computer.	24
Specifications	25
Video modes	26
Legal Notices	27
. Important safety information	27
. Environmental information	27
. Regulatory compliance statements	27
. Notices	27
Important safety information	28
Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway product.	28
Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities.	28
Setting up your system	28
Care during use	28
To prevent electric shock, never remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.	28
Replacement parts and accessories	28
Environmental information	29
Recycling	29
THE LAMP IN THIS DISPLAY CONTAINS MERCURY. DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAW.	29
Regulatory compliance statements	29
United States of America	29
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15	29
FCC declaration of conformity	30
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product.	30
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm.	30
Canada	30
Industry Canada (IC) Unintentional emitter per ICES-003	30
EPA ENERGY STAR	30
Notices	30
Trademark acknowledgments	30