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Using Your EV730 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Setting up the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Removing the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Starting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting monitor sett
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Using Your EV730 Monitor 1 The EV730 monitor is a high-resolution color monitor with: ■ 1280 × 1024 maximum resolution ■ Unlimited colors ■ Excellent contrast and legibility ■ Reduced power usage The microprocessor-based on-screen display (OSD) controls let you adjust a variety of image settings. 1
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Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 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, the
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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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Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 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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Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Starting the monitor To start the monitor: 1 Press the power button. The power LED turns green, and the monitor demagnetizes itself for about three 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 17. 4 Adjust the controls to get the ideal image size and positio
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Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 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
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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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Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Main menu Option Language. Changes the display language for the OSD control system. Degauss. Demagnetizes the screen. Information. Displays the frequency and resolution in which the USER monitor is currently operating. www.gateway.com 10
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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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Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor 3 Click the Settings tab. 3 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality or Colors list, then click the color depth you want. 5 To save your changes in Windows XP, click OK, then click Yes. - OR - To save your changes in Windows 2000, click OK, then click OK again Help and For more information about adjusting display settings in Support Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing display settings in the HelpSpot Sea
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Adjusting monitor settings Adjusting the screen resolution You can change the screen resolution to a size you prefer. For example, you can increase the resolution to fit more icons on your desktop, or you can decrease the resolution to make reading and identifying objects on the monitor easier. The higher the resolution, the smaller individual components of the screen (such as icons and menu bars) appear. To change the screen resolution: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel
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Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor 4 Drag the Screen resolution or Screen area slider to the size you prefer. 5 To save your changes in Windows XP, click OK, then click Yes. - OR - To save your changes in Windows 2000, click OK, then click OK again. Help and For more information about adjusting screen resolution in Support Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 14
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Power management 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 Display Power Man
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Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor 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
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Troubleshooting 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 power cord, see “Set
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Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor Picture is scrambled If the picture is scrambled or does not look right, you can reset the monitor to its default video mode and resolution settings. To reset the monitor settings: 1 Restart your computer, then press and hold F8 while your computer is starting up. 2 Select Safe Mode or Enable VGA Mode, then press Enter. Your computer restarts. 3 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearanc
