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FPD2475W 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor
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8512325.book Page i Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM Cont Conte ents nts Chapter 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Connecting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Attaching the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connecting video inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8512325.book Page ii Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM Contents ii
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8512325.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM CHAPTER1 Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor � Adjusting the stand � Setting up the optional speaker bar � Starting the monitor � Adjusting monitor settings � Changing Windows screen settings � Power management � Maintaining � Troubleshooting � FAQs � Specifications 1
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8512325.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting the monitor To set up the monitor, first attach the base, then make your cable connections. Attaching the stand To attach the stand: 1 Slide the stand’s neck onto the base. 2 Tighten the thumbscrew with your fingers (or a flat screwdriver) under the base to secure the neck into place. Thumbscrew 3 Place the monitor face-down on a soft, non-marring surface. A non-slip mat on a tabl
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8512325.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM www.gateway.com 4 Slide the neck’s bracket slots onto the bracket’s mounting tabs. 5 Press the bracket lever to the right and hold it, then lower the neck into place and release the lever. 6 Test the bracket connection to make sure it is secure, then move the monitor upright. 3
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8512325.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: Tip Rotate the screen 90° to make it easier to connect the cables. 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 the display. - OR - If your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable
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8512325.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM www.gateway.com 4 Connect other video sources (such as a DVD player, video camera, or receiver) to the appropriate video jacks on the back of the monitor. S-Video jack Component video 2 jacks Component video 1 jacks Composite video in jack • For basic video quality, connect your video device’s composite video in jack to the corresponding jack on the back of your monitor. (cable not included) � For better video quality, connect your video d
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8512325.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting USB cables Your monitor has a built-in, four-port USB 2.0 hub that lets you conveniently connect USB devices. Because your computer case may be under your desk or inside a cabinet, these monitor-mounted USB ports can be much easier to access. To use the monitor’s USB ports, you must first connect the monitor to a USB port on your computer. Because the USB hub uses power from the
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8512325.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM www.gateway.com Connecting power To connect power: 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. 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. We recommend using a surge protector to protect your monitor from voltage spikes. 3 To make sure that the monitor’s power is correctly connected, check the power button on the front button panel.
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8512325.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Adjusting the stand Rotating the screen Tip To rotate the screen while the optional speaker bar is attached, first tilt the screen back for more clearance between the speaker bar and the tabletop. You can rotate the screen clockwise 90° to change between landscape and portrait views. For information on automatically rotating the display image as you manually rotate the monitor, see “Using l
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8512325.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM www.gateway.com 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). Height tension screw 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, turn the screw clockwise several complete turns. If the monitor rises when you let go, turn the screw counter-
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8512325.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is based upon the following guildelines. These guidelines are based on available scientific literature and published standards. Screen height The recommended screen height for displays (except in special circumstances, such as for bifocal use) is that the top of the display should be set at or slightly below (about 1 inch or 25 mm) you
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8512325.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM www.gateway.com Setting up the optional speaker bar An optional speaker bar is available for mounting underneath your monitor. The speaker bar has touch controls and excellent sound. You can order a speaker bar from www.gateway.com. Adjustment slider Mute button Mode (volume, treble, bass) button 3D sound mode button Input (PC or Aux) button Power button Left and right auxiliary input Mounting tab Mounting tab Kensington lock jacks slot
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8512325.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor To install the speaker bar: Tip For easier installation, first rotate the monitor into portrait mode so you can install the speaker bar from the side. 1 Tilt the screen back, then match the tabs on each side of the speaker bar with the slots underneath the monitor. Mounting slot Mounting tabs 2 Slide the speaker bar onto the bottom of the monitor until it snaps into place. Make sure that
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8512325.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM www.gateway.com To remove the speaker bar: 1 Disconnect all audio and power cables from the speaker bar. 2 Press the two release buttons on the back of your monitor, then pull the speaker bar down. Release button Starting the monitor Using the EzTouch menu buttons This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) and EzTouch menu buttons that let you turn the monitor on and off, and adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings. For more
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8512325.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor 5 To mute the volume of the sounds accompanying button presses, press the (Menu) button on the front of your monitor, press (Main Menu), press (Advanced), press (Audio Feedback), then press the lower (Adjust) buttons until the volume bar is at the bottom of the scale. 6 Use the on-screen display (OSD) to adjust other monitor settings. For more information, see “Adjusting monitor settings”
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8512325.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM www.gateway.com Using the shortcut menu To use the shortcut menu: 1 Press the (Menu) button on the front of your monitor. The rest of the button icons light up and the shortcut menu opens. Important 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. 2 To use an EzTouch menu button, light
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8512325.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:32 PM CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Using the main menu To use the main menu: 1 Press the (Menu) button on the front of your monitor. The rest of the button icons light up and the shortcut menu opens. Important The EzTouch 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.
