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FHD2402 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor
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Cont Contents ents Chapter 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Connecting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connecting video inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connecting audio input (only for VGA/DVI input) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Connecting USB cables . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 � Specifications 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 the display. 3 Ensure your computer is turned off. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the video port on the back of your computer. - OR - If your computer has a digital video connector (DVI),
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www.gateway.com - OR - If your computer has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), connect a HDMI cable to the black connector under the back of the display. Connecting audio input (only for VGA/DVI input) 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 green audio connector under the back of the display. 3 Ensure your computer is turned off. Connect the other end of the audio cable to
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CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting USB cables (Option) Your monitor has the built-in webcam, microphne, card reader and USB 2.0 hub. In order to use these devices, your monitor needs to be connected to your computer using the supplied USB A-B cable. Important The applications required for the webcam and microphone are on the included CD. The USB 2.0 hub will let you conveniently connect USB devices. Because your computer case may be under your desk or inside a cabine
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www.gateway.com Card Reader(Option) The Card reader is on the left hand side of the monitor as shown and supports XD/SD/MMC/MS. Card Reader Webcam and microphone (Option) In order to use the webcam and microphone, your monitor needs to be connected to your computer using the supplied USB A-B cable. The applications required for the webcam and microphone are on the included CD. Webcam Microphone 5
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CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting the power Connect the power: 1 Position your monitor so you can reach the back, then connect the power cord to the power connector at 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 right hand side. The power icon on the
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www.gateway.com Basic front view You monitor has many features such as: built-in webcam, microphone, card reader, USB 2.0 hub, an edge-to-edge protective layer and stylish EzTouch menu buttons (button light up for easy idendification). In order to use the webcam, microphone, card reader and hub, your monitor needs to be connected to your computer using the supplied USB A-B cable. Webcam Edge-to-edge protective layer EzTouch menu button Power LED Power button Microphone Important The applicati
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CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Adjusting the angle 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) your eye level while you are sitting i
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www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to adjust the display image. For more information about computer controls, see “Changing Windows screen settings” on page 12. Using the EzTouch menu buttons This monitor features an onscreen display (OSD) and EzTouch menu buttons that let you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for the monitor. The monitor saves changes you make to
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CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Using the main menu To use the main menu: 1 Press the lit button on the front of your monitor. The rest of the button icons light up and the shortcut menu opens. 2 Press (Main Menu). The main menu opens. Tip While the OSD is active, onscreen labels appear next to the buttons to help you identify them. 3 Press the (Previous or Next) buttons to highlight a setting, then press (Select) to open the selected menu or setting. 4 Press (Back) to retur
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www.gateway.com OSD Menu Description Adjusts the volume output. Audio menu Color—Customizes the color levels. Advanced menu Language—Changes the language of the OSD. LED Brightness—Changes the brightness of the Standby and Power LED to Day Mode or Nite Mode. When watching movies in a darkened room, you may want to change the LED mode to Nite Mode to avoid an over-bright, distracting power LED indicator. DVI Video mode—Changes the DVI video mode by enabling either RGB Color Space (used for digi
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CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Changing Windows screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change. You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver. Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change to suit your needs. Color depth is the number of colors your computer uses to display i
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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 Horizontal Vertical (active dot) frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) 1 640x480 31.469 59.941 2 640x480 35 66.66 3 720x400 31.469 70.087 4 800x600 35.156 56.250 5 800x600 37.879 60.317 6 1024x768 48.363 60.004 7 1024x768 56.476 70.069 8 1152x864 67.5 75 9 1280x1024 63.981 60.020 10 1280x800 49.702 59.810 11 1440x90
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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 computer goes into the energy saving mode, the monitor will then enter the Active Off mode (sleep). In the Active Off mode the Power LED will still show orange. Use these conventions and the power
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www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Important Make sure that 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 back of the monitor and the wall outlet. For more information about connecting the power cord, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2. No pictu
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CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Picture has shadows or “ghosts” � Press (Menu), then (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. � Remove any extension cables or switchboxes. � 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. � Make sure that the video cable is not damaged. � Check the end of the video cabl