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Using Your Flat Panel Monitor |
The FPD 1570 Flat Panel Display is a high resolution LCD color monitor with:
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15.7-inch active matrix TFT LCD |
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1280 × 1024 maximum resolution |
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Bright, vibrant 16.7 million color display |
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Excellent contrast and legibility |
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Small footprint and light weight |
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Reduced power usage |
Installing the monitor
To
install the monitor:
Starting the monitor
To
start the monitor:
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Once the computer is running, the power LED on the monitor should be green. Allow approximately 10 seconds for the video signal to appear. If the power LED is not green or there is no signal, check the connections. For more troubleshooting information, see Troubleshooting.
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Adjust the brightness control to get the best picture. Allow approximately 30 minutes for the bulbs to fully warm up. Maximize the life of your monitor by using the lowest brightness setting you are comfortable with. See "Adjusting display settings" on page 7.
- Adjust the controls to get the best picture. Press the Auto/Set button to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings. Adjust other display settings by using the On Screen Display (OSD). For more information, see Adjusting display settings.
Adjusting display settings
Adjust your display image by using external controls (located on the monitor itself) and software controls (accessible in Windows).
External controls
This monitor features an On Screen Display (OSD) that lets you adjust and save contrast, brightness, and other visual settings for the display image.
- OSD. Press to view the OSD. Press again to exit.
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Arrows.
OSD active: Press to select or adjust OSD options.
OSD inactive: Press the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the brightness of the screen. Press the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the contrast of the screen. -
Auto/Set.
OSD active: Press to enter a selection in the OSD.
OSD inactive: Press the Auto/Set button to automatically optimize the display configuration. - Power button.
- Power LED.
The flat panel monitor saves any changes you make to the settings, even if you turn off the monitor.
OSD options
To
adjust the OSD settings:
OSD adjustments and description
Brightness. Press the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the brightness of the screen. Maximize the life of your monitor by using the lowest brightness setting you are comfortable with.
Contrast. Press the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the contrast of the screen.
Preset. Adjust to change the color temperature.
9300K is bluish white. 6500K is reddish white.Red, Green, Blue. Adjust to set your own color levels.
Vertical position. Press the up and down arrow buttons to move the image up and down.
Horizontal position. Press the left and right arrow buttons to move the image left and right.
The Auto/Set function will configure the vertical and horizontal position for you. For more information on the Auto/Set function, see "External controls".
Clock. Adjust to minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. The horizontal screen size will also change.
Phase. Adjust to remove any horizontal noise, and clear or sharpen the image of characters.
Language. Change the OSD language display setting.
Image Size. Adjust the display to show images at their original size (1:1 ratio) or at an enlarged size (to fill the display). The display's native screen resolution is 1280 × 1024. 1280 × 1024 fills the display at a 1:1 ratio. A lower screen resolution, for example 800 × 600, has a black border at a 1:1 ratio and fills the display with the Image Size set to Full.
OSD Position. Adjust the OSD window position on the screen.
Mode Info. When changing screen resolution settings (for example, size or number of colors), display information is momentarily shown on-screen.
Software controls
You can adjust the desktop settings such as the color depth and screen area resolution using the Display Properties window.
To
change the color depth and screen area resolution:
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Click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
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Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window opens.
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Select the color depth (number of colors) used for the screen display from the Colors list. Note that choosing the highest number of colors available in the drop-down menu yields the best results.
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Select the screen area (number of pixels) used for the horizontal and vertical screen display by dragging the Screen area slider.
- Click OK.
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:
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* Optimal
Display Mode for this monitor
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 Energy Star Program, which is a program designed to encourage manufacturers of computer equipment 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, the monitor will go into a Standby operating state indicated by the Power LED light changing from a green color to an amber color.
By following
these conventions the power can be reduced to the following levels:
VESA
state
LED
indicator
Power
consumption
To "wake" the monitor when it is in Standby mode, move your mouse or press any keyboard key.
The period of time after which the monitor enters a low power state can be modified by accessing the power management options in the Control Panel.
Maintenance
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Do not block the ventilation holes. |
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Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water. |
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Keep the monitor away from radiators or heat vents. |
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Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight. |
Clean the
monitor using a soft cloth lightly moistened with water only. Wipe the
cabinet, screen, and controls.
Do
not use any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner. You will permanently
scratch the LCD panel.
Troubleshooting
If you have problems with your monitor, the information in this troubleshooting section may help you solve them.
Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for approximately 30 minutes before making any judgments about the picture quality.
No picture
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Make sure the power cord is properly connected to both the back of the monitor and the wall outlet. |
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Make sure the video cable is securely connected to the back of the computer. |
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Make sure the monitor power button is on. |
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If the power saving indicator is orange or blinking orange: |
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Make sure that the computer is on. |
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Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of sleep mode. |
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Check the video connector and the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in. |
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Make sure that the video cable is not damaged. |
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Restart the computer with the monitor turned on. |
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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, does not look right, or you see an "Out of range" message, 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:
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Select Safe mode. Windows starts in a "safe mode," which means that most drivers are not loaded.
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Click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
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Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window opens.
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Click Advanced. The Advanced Display Properties window opens.
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Select Plug and Play monitor (VESA DDC) by following the on-screen instructions.
- Restart Windows.
Display colors are wrong
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Check the video connector and the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in. |
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Make sure the video cable is securely connected to the back of the computer. |
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Make sure that the video cable is not damaged. |
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Restart the system (leaving the monitor on). |
Picture has shadows or "ghosts"
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Press the Auto/Set button. |
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Remove any extension cables or switchboxes. |
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Check the video connector and the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in. |
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Make sure the video cable is securely connected to the back of the monitor and to the back of the computer. |
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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 or brightness.
Image is not sized or centered properly
Use the size and center controls to adjust the image. For instructions on how to change your display settings, see Adjusting display settings.
Image cannot be adjusted full screen
Some video modes used by your monitor produce images that cannot be adjusted all the way out to the bezel edge (the edge where the screen glass and monitor casing meet).
This condition does not indicate that the monitor is defective.
Specifications
Specifications
are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products.
ECO document
Congratulations!
You have just purchased a TCO `95 approved and labeled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also, to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
Why do we have environmentally labeled computers?
In many countries, environmental labeling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during the manufacturing. Since it has not been possible for the majority of electronics equipment to be recycled in a satisfactory way, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter nature.
There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of conventional electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste, etc.), it is vital to conserve energy. Electronics equipment in offices consume an enormous amount of energy since they are often left running continuously.
What does labeling involve?
This product meets the requirements for the TCO `95 scheme which provides for international and environmental labeling of personal computers. The labeling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden).
The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability, emission of electric and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical and fire safety.
The environmental demands concern restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental plan which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy.
The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.
Labeled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example, in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, physical and visual ergonomics and good usability.
Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from:
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TCO `95 is a co-operative project between TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden).
Environmental requirements
Brominated flame retardants
Brominated flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. In turn, they delay the spread of fire. Up to thirty percent of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. These are related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs, which are suspected to give rise to similar harm, including reproductive damage in fish-eating birds and mammals, due to the bio-accumulative * processes. Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus development may occur.
TCO `95 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain organically bound bromine or chlorine.
Lead**
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning.
TCO `95 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.
Cadmium**
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour-generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.
TCO `95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of cadmium. The colour-generating layers of display screens must not contain any cadmium.
Mercury**
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. Mercury damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.
TCO `95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of mercury. It also demands that no mercury is present in any of the electrical or electronics components concerned with the labeled unit.
CFCs (freons)
CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on Earth of ultraviolet light with consequent increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma).
The relevant TCO `95 requirement: Neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacturing of the product or its packaging.
* Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms.
** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio-accumulative.