Gateway FPD-1940 User Manual

User GuideGateway FPD-1940Monitor

6www.gateway.comStarting the monitorTo start the monitor:1 Press the power button on the front of monitor. The power LED turns on.2 Turn on your compu

7www.gateway.comAdjusting monitor settingsUse the external controls (located on the monitor itself) and software controls (accessible in Windows) to a

8www.gateway.com /LightViewOSD active: Press to select or adjust OSD options.OSD inactive: Press to access the LightView menu and select a preset vie

9www.gateway.comOSD menusOSD Menu DescriptionBRIGHTNESS. Adjusts the amount of light in the darkest portion of the picture. Use the lowest brightness

10www.gateway.comSoftware controlsColor depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change.Adjusting the co

11www.gateway.comTo change the color depth:1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Catego

12www.gateway.comAdjusting the screen resolutionYou can change the screen resolution to a size you prefer. For example, you can increase the resolutio

13www.gateway.comClearTypeChange the display fonts to ClearType for smoother screen fonts.To enable ClearType screen fonts:1 Click Start, then click C

14www.gateway.comVideo modesThe monitor supports several video modes. Best video mode is 1280 × 1024 @ 6o Hz.The supported video modes are:If you do

15www.gateway.comPower managementENERGY STARAs an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for

16www.gateway.comMaintenanceTo keep the monitor in optimal working order: Do not block the ventilation holes. Do not expose the monitor to rain or u

17www.gateway.comNo picture Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the monitor and the wall outlet. For more inform

18www.gateway.comPicture has shadows or “ghosts” Press the AUTO/SELECT button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. Remov

19www.gateway.comSpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are cu

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Gateway21Safety, Regulatory, and LegalInformation Safety information Regulatory statements Notices

22www.gateway.comImportant safety informationYour Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technol

23www.gateway.comCare during use Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it. Do not spill anything on the system. The best way to a

24www.gateway.comRegulatory compliance statementsUnited States of AmericaFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part15T

25www.gateway.comCanadaIndustry Canada (IC) Unintentional emitter per ICES-003This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio nois

iwww.gateway.comContentsUsing Your FPD 1940 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Connec

26www.gateway.comNoticesCopyright © 2004 Gateway, Inc.All Rights Reserved14303 Gateway PlacePoway, CA 92064 USAAll Rights ReservedThis publication is

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Gateway1Using Your FPD 1940 Monitor Connecting the monitor Starting the monitor Adjusting monitor settings Maintaining and troubleshooting Specif

2www.gateway.comConnecting the monitorTo connect the monitor:1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the connections on each.2 Lay t

3www.gateway.com4 If your computer supports analog video (blue video connector), connect the analog video cable to the blue analog connector under the

4www.gateway.com7 If you connected the analog video cable to your monitor, connect the other end of the cable to the matching blue video port on the b

5www.gateway.com8 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet.