Using Your LE500 Monitor

    This monitor provides high resolution performance and operates in a variety of video modes. The flat square tube design makes images easier to see.

    The Microprocessor-based On-Screen Display (OSD) controls let you adjust a variety of image settings.

Safety precautions

Read all instructions before using the monitor, and save them for later use.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
To avoid electrical shock, never open the monitor case.
Never use the monitor if the power cable has been damaged. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable.
The openings in the monitor cabinet are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Do not insert anything into these openings. If you put the monitor in a bookcase or some other enclosed space, make sure to leave space for ventilation.
Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water. Turning on a monitor that has been exposed to moisture will cause damage. If the monitor gets wet, unplug it, and contact technical support.
This monitor is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug as a safety feature. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet. Do not try to remove any of the prongs.
If any problems occur, unplug the monitor and contact technical support.

Setting up the monitor

    Setting up the monitor consists of two procedures: attaching the base and connecting the monitor cables.

    If you are setting up your system for the first time, refer to the setup poster for more information about connecting additional peripherals.

To attach the base:

    1. Carefully set the monitor on its side with the bottom of the monitor facing you.

    2. Hold the base so that the narrow end is pointed toward the back of the monitor.

    3. Align the six hooks on the bottom of the base with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor.

    1. Slide the base toward the front of the monitor so that all hooks are securely in place. A retaining latch built into the base clicks into place when the base is correctly attached.

    2. Carefully set the monitor upright and place the monitor on a sturdy, level surface.

To connect the power and video cables:

    1. Position the monitor and the computer so that you can easily get at the back panel of each. Make sure all power cables can reach a properly grounded electrical outlet.
      1. AC power connector
      2. Video cable (permanently connected)

    1. Connect the video cable to the matching video connector (sometimes blue) on the back of your computer.

    2. Tighten the screws on the video cable connectors to keep them from coming loose. Tightening the screws also prevents radio and TV interference.

    3. Connect the power cord that came with the monitor to the AC power connector at the back of the monitor. To maintain FCC standards, only use the cord that came with the monitor.

    4. Plug the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

Removing the base

To remove the base:

    1. Turn off the system, then disconnect the monitor's video and power cables.

    2. Carefully set the monitor on its side with the bottom of the monitor facing you.

    3. Rotate the base so that you can easily get to the retaining latch on the bottom of the monitor.

    4. Pull up on the retaining latch. While pulling up on the latch, slide the base toward the back of the monitor.

Starting the monitor

To start the monitor:

    1. Press the power button once. The power LED lights, and the monitor demagnetizes itself for about five seconds.

 
Caution

Do not store tapes or diskettes next to the monitor because the monitor generates a strong magnetic field during startup. This field can erase or damage data stored on magnetic tapes or diskettes.

    1. Turn on the computer.

    2. Once the system is running, the power LED on the monitor should be green. If not, check the connections. For troubleshooting information, see Troubleshooting.

    3. Adjust the controls to get the best picture. Experiment with the display settings to choose the ideal image size and position for you. For information about changing your display, see Adjusting display settings.

Adjusting display settings

    This monitor features an On Screen Display (OSD) that lets you adjust and save contrast, brightness, and other visual settings for the display image.

      1. Menu. Press to view the OSD. Press again to exit.
      2. Enter. Press to select an OSD option.
      3. Minus. Press to move between the OSD options. After selecting an option, use to adjust the setting.
      4. Plus. Press to move between the OSD options. After selecting an option, use to adjust the setting.
      5. Power LED.
      6. Power button.

    The system saves any changes you make to the settings, even if you turn off the monitor.

OSD options

Main menu Sub menu Options




Contrast. Increases or decreases display image contrast.


Brightness. Increases or decreases display image brightness.


Factory Reset. Recall factory settings for contrast, brightness, size, center, geometry, and moire.




Zoom. Zooms in or out of the image.


Horizontal Position. Moves the display image to the left or right side of the screen.


Horizontal Size. Increases or decreases the width of the display image.


Vertical Position. Moves the display image to the top or bottom of the screen.


Vertical Size increases or decreases the height of the display image.


Factory Reset. Recall factory settings for size, center, and geometry.



Pincushion. Curves the sides of the display image inward or outward.


Pin Balance. Balances the left and right pincushion distortion.


Trapezoid. Increases or decreases the trapezoid distortion of the display image.


Parallel. Corrects the parallelogram distortion of the image.


Corner. Corrects the corner distortion of the image.


Factory Reset. Recall factory settings for geometry.




9300°

9300°. Selects the color temperature 9300°.


6500°

6500°. Selects the color temperature 6500°.


USER

USER. Adjusts the color temperature to the preferred level.


Language. Changes the display language for the OSD control system.




Horizontal Moire. Removes horizontal moire effects from image.


Vertical Moire. Removes vertical moire effects from image.


OSD Horizontal Position. Moves the OSD right or left.


OSD Vertical Position. Moves the OSD up or down.


Input Level. Selects video input level 0.71/1.0 Vp-p.


Factory Reset . Recall factory settings for moire.

To adjust the display settings:

    1. Press the Menu button. The OSD menu opens.

    2. Use the Plus and Minus buttons to highlight a Main menu option.

    3. Press the Enter button to select the highlighted Main menu option, then use the Plus and Minus buttons to highlight a Sub menu option.

    4. Press the Enter button to select the highlighted Sub menu option, then use the Plus and Minus buttons to adjust it.

    5. Press the Enter button to return to the Sub menu and make more changes.

    6. Press the Menu button to return to the Main menu.

    7. When you have finished making all selections, press the Menu button to exit the OSD.

Video modes

    If you are playing a game or using a program that does not look right, you can select from several preset modes that may improve the display. Refer to the documentation that came with the game or program for suggested display modes. The preset video modes are:

    Display Modes (Resolution)
    Horizontal Frequency
    Vertical Frequency
    Horizontal Sync. Polarity
    Vertical Sync. Polarity

    1

    640 × 480

    31.47 KHz

    70 Hz

    -

    +

    2

    640 × 480

    31.47 KHz

    60 Hz

    -

    -

    3

    640 × 480

    37.5 KHz

    75 Hz

    -

    -

    4

    800 × 600

    46.875 KHz

    75 Hz

    +

    +

    5

    1024 × 768

    48.363 KHz

    60 Hz

    -

    -

    6

    1024 × 768

    60.023 KHz

    75 Hz

    +

    +

    If one of the preset modes does not fix the problem, you can make changes to the settings. They will be stored so that you can recall them later.

    For information about adjusting your monitor's display settings, see Adjusting display settings.

Power management

ENERGY STAR

    As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

    This monitor complies with the EPA's International ENERGY STAR Program, which is a program designed to encourage manufacturers of computer equipment to build circuitry into their products to reduce energy consumption during time of non-use.

Energy declaration

    When connected to a computer that supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) Protocol, this monitor can conserve significant energy by reducing power consumption during periods of non-use. When the computer goes into the energy saving mode (Standby), the monitor goes into a suspended operating state and the power LED light changes from a green color to an amber color.

    After an extended period in the suspended mode, the monitor will then enter the Off mode (different from total shut down). In the Off mode the Power LED will still show amber.

    By following these conventions the power can be reduced to the following levels:

VESA state LED color Power consumption

On

Green

75 W

Standby/Suspend

Amber

Less than 15 W

Active Off

Amber

Less than 8 W

    To "wake" the monitor when it is in Standby or Off mode, move your mouse or press any keyboard key.

    You can change the period of time after which the monitor enters these low power states by accessing the power management options in the Control Panel.

Maintenance

    To keep your monitor in optimal working order:

Do not block the ventilation holes.
Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water.
Keep the monitor away from radiators or heat vents.
Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight.
Keep the monitor away from any equipment that generates a magnetic field.
Clean the monitor using a soft cloth lightly moistened with water. Wipe the cabinet, glass panel, and controls.

Caution

Do not use any type of abrasive pad or cleaner. You can permanently scratch the glass panel.

Troubleshooting

    If you have problems with your monitor, the information in this troubleshooting section may help you solve them.

Important

Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for approximately 30 minutes before making any judgments about the picture quality.

No picture

Make sure the power cord is properly connected to both the back of the monitor and the wall outlet.
Make sure the video cable is securely connected to the back of the computer.
Make sure the monitor power button is on.
If the power saving indicator is orange or blinking orange:
Make sure that the computer is on.
Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of sleep mode.
Check the video connector and the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.
Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
Restart the computer with the monitor turned on.
Perform a monitor self-test by turning off your monitor and unplugging the video cable from the back of the computer. Turn the monitor back on and wait for ten seconds. If the monitor is functioning properly, a self-diagnostic screen appears.

Picture is scrambled

    If your picture is scrambled or does not look right, you can reset your monitor to its default video mode and resolution settings. For more information, see Adjusting display settings.

To reset your monitor to its default settings:

    1. Restart the system.

    2. Press Ctrl.

    3. Select Safe mode. Windows starts in a "safe mode," which means that most drivers are not loaded.

    4. Click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.

    5. Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window opens.

    6. Click the Settings tab.

    7. Click Advanced. The Advanced Display Properties window opens.

    8. Click the Monitor tab.

    9. Click Change. The Select Device window opens.

    10. Select Plug and Play monitor (VESA DDC) by following the on-screen instructions.

    11. Restart Windows.

Display colors are wrong

Check the video connector and the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.
Make sure the video cable is securely connected to the back of the computer.
Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
Restart the system (leaving the monitor on).

Picture is fuzzy

Picture bounces, jitters, or has waves

    Make sure that:

Non-shielded speakers are not placed too close to the monitor.
The monitor is not positioned too close to another monitor, power transformer/adapter, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer.

    If none of these suggestions solves the problem, try plugging the monitor into another outlet, preferably one on a different circuit.

Picture has shadows or "ghosts"

Remove any extension cables or switchboxes.
Check the video connector and the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.
Make sure the video cable is securely connected to the back of the monitor and to the back of the computer.
Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.

Color is not uniform

    Make sure the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity.

    Make sure that:

Non-shielded speakers are not placed too close to the monitor.
The monitor is not positioned too close to another monitor, power transformer/adapter, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer.
You demagnetize the screen using the degauss feature in the OSD.

Image is not sized or centered properly