Gateway HX2000, User Manual

Page 1: ... USERGUIDE HX2000 20 inch Widescreen LCD Monitor ...

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Page 3: ... Auto button 6 Using the left right arrow buttons 7 Changing Windows screen settings 8 Changing color depth and screen resolution 8 Video modes 9 Power management 10 Energy declaration 10 Maintenace 10 Troubleshooting 11 No power 11 No picture 11 Display colors are wrong 11 Picture has shadows or ghosts 12 Color is not uniform 12 Image is not sized or centered correctly 12 The monitor has pixels t...

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Page 5: ...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 ...

Page 6: ... 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 connect a DVI video cable to the white connector under the back of the display option ...

Page 7: ... and the monitor so you can reach the back of each 2 Connect the audio cable to the audio connector under the back of the display 3 Ensure your computer is turned off Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio port on the back of your computer Connecting audio input option ...

Page 8: ...ct your monitor from voltage spikes 3 To make sure that the monitor s power is correctly connected check the power icon above the power button The power icon should be orange If the power icon is not lit power is not connected Connecting a security cable You can secure your monitor to your computer desk or to another heavy object with a cable lock To connect a cable lock follow the cable lock s in...

Page 9: ...fortable working posture This guideline places the center of the screen at an ideal 15 to 20 viewing angle for most desktop displays If the display has multiple users the screen height should be easily adjustable to accommodate each user s height and preference Screen tilt The screen should be tilted so your line of sight is perpendicular to the screen This angle creates the most consistent viewin...

Page 10: ...ntrols see Changing Windows screen settings on page 8 Using the Menu and quick key buttons Using the Auto button Press the Auto button to automatically configure the settings If you are in the Settings menu pressing the Auto button will return you to the previous menu Press the power button below the monitor s power icon The power LED on the front panel close to the power button changes from clear...

Page 11: ...on to configure the vertical and horizontal position automatically V Position Moves the display image up and down You can also press the Auto button to configure the vertical and horizontal position automatically Clock Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background The horizontal screen size will also change Phase Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens ...

Page 12: ...vidual colored dots your computer uses to display images on your monitor The higher the resolution the more information and screen components such as icons and menu bars can be displayed on the monitor To change the color depth or screen resolution 1 Click Start Control Panel then under Appearance and Personalization click Adjust Screen Resolution The Display Settings dialog box opens 2 To change ...

Page 13: ... 1 640x480 31 469 59 941 2 640x480 37 861 72 809 3 640x480 37 500 75 000 4 640x480 35 66 66 5 720x400 31 469 70 087 6 800x600 35 156 56 250 7 800x600 37 879 60 317 8 800x600 48 077 72 188 9 800x600 46 875 75 000 10 832x624 49 722 74 55 11 1024x768 48 363 60 004 12 1024x768 56 476 70 069 13 1024x768 60 023 75 029 14 1152x870 68 681 75 062 15 1152x864 67 5 75 16 17 1280x720 44 955 59 940 18 1280x800...

Page 14: ...r use a soft cloth slightly moistened with water only Wipe the cabinet screen and controls Caution Do not use any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner You will permanently scratch the screen When connected to a computer that supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling ENERGY STAR Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products inactivity respectively ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are register...

Page 15: ...the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of sleep mode Restart your computer with the monitor turned on Make sure that the video cable is not damaged Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in Turn off the monitor and unplug the video cable from the back of your computer Turn the monitor back on and wait for ten seconds If the monitor i...

Page 16: ...isplay image position see Adjusting monitor settings on page 6 The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active matrix LCD screens Gateway s inspection standards keep these to a minimum If you feel these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a re...

Page 17: ...tiation What is HDCP and how do I troubleshoot it High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP is a specification developed by the Intel Corporation to protect digital entertainment content that uses a digital visual interface DVI HDCP encrypts the transmission of digital content signal between the video source computer DVD player or set top box and the digital display monitor digital television...

Page 18: ...s is because when the input was changed the receiver lost the HDCP signal Restart the HDCP enabled DVD player to allow renegotiation What is the cause if a movie starts and then slowly fades to static The receiving device is not HDCP compatible or it is not negotiating correctly Restart the video source and re plug all video cables from the source to the TV How do I know if a component is HDCP com...

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Page 21: ...APPENDIXA 17 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Important safety information Environmental information Regulatory compliance statements Notices ...

Page 22: ...ng on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating If your system is fitted with a TV Tuner cable or satellite receiver card make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and buildup of static charges Care during use Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it ...

Page 23: ...y With your help we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of end of life products and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly For additional recycling information specific to your...

Page 24: ...s manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However changes are made periodically These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions Gateway may improve and or change products described in this publication at any time Due to continuing system improvements Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual For the latest product up...

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