Gateway FPD1976W User Manual Page 1

®FPD1976W 19-INCH WIDESCREEN LCD MONITORUSERGUIDE

Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor69 Tighten the thumbscrew under the base with your fingers (or a flat screwdriver) to secure the neck into place.

www.gateway.com712 Slide the neck’s bracket slot onto the bracket’s mounting tab.13 Press the bracket lever to the right and hold it, then lower the n

Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor82 Insert a Phillips screwdriver through the access hole in the base and onto the height tension screw (on the ba

www.gateway.com9Ergonomic guidelinesThe recommended screen positioning is based upon the following guidelines. These guidelines are based on available

Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor10Setting up the optional speaker barInstalling the speaker barTo install the speaker bar: 1 Tilt the screen bac

www.gateway.com116 Turn on the speaker bar by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise.Starting the monitorTo start the monitor: 1 Press the power bu

Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor124 After you see the Windows desktop, press the Auto button on the right side of the monitor to automatically ad

www.gateway.com13On-screen display optionsAdjusting OSD settingsTo adjust the OSD settings: 1 Press the Auto button. The display image is automatical

Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor14Picture menuBrightness—Adjusts the amount of light in the darkest portion of the picture. Use the lowest bright

www.gateway.com15Changing Windows screen settingsAdjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to

Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor16Using landscape and portrait modes (requires optional height-adjustable stand)EzTune automatically switches the

www.gateway.com17Video modesYour monitor supports several video modes. If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the display image may look sli

Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor18Power managementENERGY STARAs an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERG

www.gateway.com19No powerMake sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the monitor and the wall outlet. For more informatio

Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor20Image is not sized or centered correctly• Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to th

www.gateway.com21SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are c

Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor22

23Legal Notices• Important safety information• Environmental information• Regulatory compliance statements• Notices

Legal Notices24Important safety informationYour Gateway product is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technolo

www.gateway.com25Environmental informationRecyclingThe product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manu

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Legal Notices26FCC declaration of conformityResponsible party:Gateway, Inc.7565 Irvine Center DriveIrvine, CA 92618 USAThis device complies with Part

MAN FPD1976W USR GDE R0 7/07

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1Using Your GatewayFlat-panel Monitor• Connecting the monitor• Setting up the optional stand• Setting up the optional speaker bar• Starting the monito

Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor2Connecting the monitorTo connect the monitor: 1 Place the monitor base on a table top, then slide the monitor n

www.gateway.com34 Connect the blue right-angle VGA video cable to the blue video connector under the back of the display. Although a standard VGA cabl

Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor4Setting up the optional standAttaching the USB standIn the United States, you can buy an adjustable USB stand fr

www.gateway.com55 Place the hinge cover over the hinge. The hinge cover came with your optional stand.6 Attach the hinge cover using the screw you rem