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User Guide
VX730/930 Monitor
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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. 1
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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 Carefully set the monitor on its side with the bottom of the monitor facing you. 2 Hold the base so the rounded end is pointing toward the back of the monitor, then al
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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.com 3
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Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor 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.com 4
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Setting up the monitor Removing the base To remove the base: 1 Turn off your computer, then disconnect the monitor’s power cable. 2 Carefully set the monitor on its side with the bottom of the monitor facing you. 3 Rotate the base so you can easily get to the retaining latch on the bottom of the monitor, then press in the retaining latch. 4 While pressing in the latch, slide the base toward the back of the monitor, then remove the base. www.gateway.com 5
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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 Select Power arrow button button Menu Right Power button arrow LED www.gateway.com 6
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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 Turn on your computer. 3 After your computer is running, the power LED on the monitor should be green. If not, check the connections. For more troubleshooting information, see “Troubleshooting” on page 16. 4 Adjust the controls to get the ideal image size and position
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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 o
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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). Increases or decreases the
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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). Aligns the m
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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.
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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 For more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then Support 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. For example, you can increas
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Adjusting monitor settings 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer. 5 To save your changes, click OK, then click Yes. Help and For more information about adjusting screen resolution, click Start, Support then click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 13
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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. Energy declaration When connected to a computer that supports the D
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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. ■ Cle
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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. For more information about connecting the powe
