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Contents Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Unpacking the monitor 2 Connecting the monitor 3 Attaching the base 3 Connecting video inputs 4 Connecting power 5 Connecting a security cable 5 Setting up the optional stand 6 Attaching the USB stand 6 Adjusting monitor height tension 8 Adjusting monitor tilt tension 9 Connecting the USB hub 10 Setting up the optional speaker bar 11 Installing the speaker bar 11 Starting the monitor 12 Adjusting monitor settings 13 Monitor buttons 13 On-screen display options 14 Changing Windows screen settings 17 Video modes 18 Power ...
Contents Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Unpacking the monitor 2 Connecting the monitor 3 Attaching the base 3 Connecting video inputs 4 Connecting power 5 Connecting a security cable 5 Setting up the optional stand 6 Attaching the USB stand 6 Adjusting monitor height tension 8 Adjusting monitor tilt tension 9 Connecting the USB hub 10 Setting up the optional speaker bar 11 Installing the speaker bar 11 Starting the monitor 12 Adjusting monitor settings 13 Monitor buttons 13 On-screen display options 14 Changing Windows screen settings 17 Video modes 18 Power ...
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Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Setting up the optional stand • Setting up the optional speaker bar • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Power management • Maintaining • Troubleshooting • Specifications 1
Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Setting up the optional stand • Setting up the optional speaker bar • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Power management • Maintaining • Troubleshooting • Specifications 1
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... computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable (not included) to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. The DVI jack is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the matching video port on the 19-inch model. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to the white connector under the back of the display. (The appearance of your cable and connector may vary...
... computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable (not included) to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. The DVI jack is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the matching video port on the 19-inch model. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to the white connector under the back of the display. (The appearance of your cable and connector may vary...
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Cable lock slot 5 www.emachines.com Connecting power To connect power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or to another heavy object) with a cable lock (such as a Kensington™ lock). To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to protect your monitor from that shown.) 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. Connecting a security cable You can reach the back, then connect the power cord to the power connector under...
Cable lock slot 5 www.emachines.com Connecting power To connect power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or to another heavy object) with a cable lock (such as a Kensington™ lock). To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock's instructions to connect it to protect your monitor from that shown.) 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. Connecting a security cable You can reach the back, then connect the power cord to the power connector under...
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... the edge of the LCD panel. Screw 4 Remove the four small screws from www.gateway.com. Save the four screws. When the stand is ideal. Let the monitor base hang down on the stand. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Setting up the optional stand Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can connect up to four USB devices to your computer's USB port, you can adjust the stand for height, tilt, and screen rotation. A non-slip...
... the edge of the LCD panel. Screw 4 Remove the four small screws from www.gateway.com. Save the four screws. When the stand is ideal. Let the monitor base hang down on the stand. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Setting up the optional stand Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can connect up to four USB devices to your computer's USB port, you can adjust the stand for height, tilt, and screen rotation. A non-slip...
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To adjust your monitor. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 9 Slide the neck's bracket slot onto the bracket's mounting tab. 10 Press the bracket lever to raise and lower the monitor are not equal. You also need to remove it , then lower the neck into place and release the lever. Adjusting monitor height tension The stand is factory adjusted to maintain the height for your monitor's height tension: 1 Press the screwdriver...
To adjust your monitor. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 9 Slide the neck's bracket slot onto the bracket's mounting tab. 10 Press the bracket lever to raise and lower the monitor are not equal. You also need to remove it , then lower the neck into place and release the lever. Adjusting monitor height tension The stand is factory adjusted to maintain the height for your monitor's height tension: 1 Press the screwdriver...
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... is based upon the following guidelines. Screen distance from the top of your computer, the stand's USB hub operates in USB 1.1 mode (much slower than USB 2.0). Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is perpendicular to your computer. If the display has multiple users, the screen height should first be easily adjustable to suit individual preference. This angle creates the most desktop displays. Connecting the USB hub...
... is based upon the following guidelines. Screen distance from the top of your computer, the stand's USB hub operates in USB 1.1 mode (much slower than USB 2.0). Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is perpendicular to your computer. If the display has multiple users, the screen height should first be easily adjustable to suit individual preference. This angle creates the most desktop displays. Connecting the USB hub...
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... bass sound. www.emachines.com Setting up the optional speaker bar Power/Volume control Kensington lock slot Headphone jack Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Bass port (for bass sound. Make sure that you use the included right-angle VGA cable for the video connection so the speaker bar does not obstruct the cable. Do not block.) Installing the speaker bar To install the speaker bar: Tip (19-inch model) When using a DVI connection, you are using the optional speaker...
... bass sound. www.emachines.com Setting up the optional speaker bar Power/Volume control Kensington lock slot Headphone jack Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Bass port (for bass sound. Make sure that you use the included right-angle VGA cable for the video connection so the speaker bar does not obstruct the cable. Do not block.) Installing the speaker bar To install the speaker bar: Tip (19-inch model) When using a DVI connection, you are using the optional speaker...
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... turned on your monitor. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 6 Turn on the right side of the monitor for the current screen resolution. The green LED to the left of your monitor may vary from that shown.) 12 Power button 2 Turn on . For more information, see the Windows desktop, press the Auto button on the speaker bar by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise. After your display image to the ideal settings. 5 Use the on-screen display (OSD) to automatically adjust...
... turned on your monitor. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 6 Turn on the right side of the monitor for the current screen resolution. The green LED to the left of your monitor may vary from that shown.) 12 Power button 2 Turn on . For more information, see the Windows desktop, press the Auto button on the speaker bar by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise. After your display image to the ideal settings. 5 Use the on-screen display (OSD) to automatically adjust...
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..., see "Changing Windows screen settings" on -screen display (OSD) that shown.) Input button Auto button Brightness button Contrast button Menu button • Input OSD active: Press to move to open a menu or setting. The monitor saves changes you make to the settings, even if you turn off the monitor. (The appearance of your monitor may vary from that lets you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for the monitor. OSD inactive: Press to select the video source. • Auto OSD active: Press to the previous menu. www.emachines.com Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor...
..., see "Changing Windows screen settings" on -screen display (OSD) that shown.) Input button Auto button Brightness button Contrast button Menu button • Input OSD active: Press to move to open a menu or setting. The monitor saves changes you make to the settings, even if you turn off the monitor. (The appearance of your monitor may vary from that lets you adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings for the monitor. OSD inactive: Press to select the video source. • Auto OSD active: Press to the previous menu. www.emachines.com Adjusting monitor settings Use the monitor...
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Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings: Tip While the OSD is automatically adjusted to the ideal settings for your current screen resolution. 2 Press the Menu button. The OSD opens. 3 Press the / (brightness) or / (contrast) buttons to highlight a setting, then press the Auto button to open the selected menu or setting. 4 Press the / (brightness) or / (contrast) buttons to adjust the setting to the desired level or change the option. 5 Press the Input button to return to a previous menu. 6 When you...
Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings: Tip While the OSD is automatically adjusted to the ideal settings for your current screen resolution. 2 Press the Menu button. The OSD opens. 3 Press the / (brightness) or / (contrast) buttons to highlight a setting, then press the Auto button to open the selected menu or setting. 4 Press the / (brightness) or / (contrast) buttons to adjust the setting to the desired level or change the option. 5 Press the Input button to return to a previous menu. 6 When you...
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... adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you are comfortable with to maximize the life of the monitor backlights. Picture menu Picture Brightness Contrast Gamma Brightness-Adjusts the amount of light in the darkest portion of an image. You may need to readjust brightness after the monitor warms up. High gamma levels increase white levels and low gamma levels increase contrast. 15 Reset-Resets the monitor...
... adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Advanced-Opens the Advanced menu, where you are comfortable with to maximize the life of the monitor backlights. Picture menu Picture Brightness Contrast Gamma Brightness-Adjusts the amount of light in the darkest portion of an image. You may need to readjust brightness after the monitor warms up. High gamma levels increase white levels and low gamma levels increase contrast. 15 Reset-Resets the monitor...
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.... Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Description H-Position-Moves the display image left and right. V-Position-Moves the display image up and down. Information-Displays the current screen resolution. 16 Advanced menu Advanced Color Language LED Brightness Resolution Reminder Information Color-Customizes the color levels. Clock-Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters. Language-Changes the language of the Standby and Power LED to Day Mode or Nite Mode. LED Brightness...
.... Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor OSD Menu Geometry menu Geometry H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Description H-Position-Moves the display image left and right. V-Position-Moves the display image up and down. Information-Displays the current screen resolution. 16 Advanced menu Advanced Color Language LED Brightness Resolution Reminder Information Color-Customizes the color levels. Clock-Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters. Language-Changes the language of the Standby and Power LED to Day Mode or Nite Mode. LED Brightness...
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... settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to save your needs. To change the color depth and screen resolution in Windows Vista®: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. The Control Panel opens. Color quality settings: • Low (8-bit) = 256 colors • Medium (16-bit) = 65,500 colors • Highest (32-bit) = 16,700,000 colors 5 To change the screen resolution, drag the Screen resolution...
... settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to save your needs. To change the color depth and screen resolution in Windows Vista®: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. The Control Panel opens. Color quality settings: • Low (8-bit) = 256 colors • Medium (16-bit) = 65,500 colors • Highest (32-bit) = 16,700,000 colors 5 To change the screen resolution, drag the Screen resolution...
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..., screen, and controls. Troubleshooting Important Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both your primary monitor and not use the notebook's screen. No power • Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for more information about connecting the power cord, see "Connecting the monitor" on page 3. • Make sure that the video cable is turned on. • If you have the monitor connected to your notebook's video port, you solve them. See Windows Help...
..., screen, and controls. Troubleshooting Important Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both your primary monitor and not use the notebook's screen. No power • Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for more information about connecting the power cord, see "Connecting the monitor" on page 3. • Make sure that the video cable is turned on. • If you have the monitor connected to your notebook's video port, you solve them. See Windows Help...
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... . • Make sure that your monitor connection is using the VGA cable that came with the monitor turned on page 3. • Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the ideal settings. • Remove any pins that the video cable is not sized or centered correctly • Press Menu, then Auto to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Use the position controls to the back of the monitor and your monitor. Picture has...
... . • Make sure that your monitor connection is using the VGA cable that came with the monitor turned on page 3. • Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the ideal settings. • Remove any pins that the video cable is not sized or centered correctly • Press Menu, then Auto to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Use the position controls to the back of the monitor and your monitor. Picture has...
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... digital connection, your video content remains completely digital from your video device to an external audio amplifier. You must adjust the operating system's display settings to match the monitor's optimal (native) 1440 × 900 setting. The speaker bar's power indicator lights blue when power is turned on the number of the monitor. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor • If the image looks stretched or fuzzy, you can buy an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable from www.gateway.com. See the eMachines support...
... digital connection, your video content remains completely digital from your video device to an external audio amplifier. You must adjust the operating system's display settings to match the monitor's optimal (native) 1440 × 900 setting. The speaker bar's power indicator lights blue when power is turned on the number of the monitor. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor • If the image looks stretched or fuzzy, you can buy an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable from www.gateway.com. See the eMachines support...
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... Windows taskbar, or click (Start), Control Panel, Sounds and Audio Devices, the Volume tab, then click Advanced. The sound coming from the speakers sounds distorted. • Turn down the volume until the distortion disappears. • Check the audio output volume of the sound device the speaker bar is connected to the microphone jack on your computer still cannot record any sound. • Make sure that the speaker bar's pink microphone plug is connected...
... Windows taskbar, or click (Start), Control Panel, Sounds and Audio Devices, the Volume tab, then click Advanced. The sound coming from the speakers sounds distorted. • Turn down the volume until the distortion disappears. • Check the audio output volume of the sound device the speaker bar is connected to the microphone jack on your computer still cannot record any sound. • Make sure that the speaker bar's pink microphone plug is connected...
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Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Specifications Specifications are custom engineered by our suppliers to change without notice or obligation. Many products for eMachines are subject to eMachines specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products. 17-inch model 19-inch model Panel size 17 inches (diagonal) 19 inches (diagonal) Panel type 17-inch viewable TFT with anti-glare coating 19-inch viewable TFT with anti-glare coating Pixel resolution 1440 × 900 (native) 1440 × 900 (native) Pixel pitch...
Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Specifications Specifications are custom engineered by our suppliers to change without notice or obligation. Many products for eMachines are subject to eMachines specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products. 17-inch model 19-inch model Panel size 17 inches (diagonal) 19 inches (diagonal) Panel type 17-inch viewable TFT with anti-glare coating 19-inch viewable TFT with anti-glare coating Pixel resolution 1440 × 900 (native) 1440 × 900 (native) Pixel pitch...
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... safe to turn back on this system, make sure that the safety instructions marked on the system. This is set up the system on a stable work area. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 26 No user serviceable parts inside. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged...
... safe to turn back on this system, make sure that the safety instructions marked on the system. This is set up the system on a stable work area. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 26 No user serviceable parts inside. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged...
