Using Your Flat Panel Display

Using Your Flat Panel Display

The FPD 1520 Flat Panel Display is a high-resolution color LCD with:

1024 × 768 maximum resolution

Over 16 million colors

Excellent contrast and legibility

Space-saving and lightweight design

Reduced power usage

Connecting the flat panel display

To connect the flat panel display:

Position the computer and the flat panel display so you can easily reach the back panel of each.
Set the display upright, then feed the power and video cables through the hole in the stand.

Lay the display down on its back.

Connect one end of the video cable to the matching video port on the underside of the display.

Connect the power cord to the power connector on the underside of the display.

Return the display to its upright position.
Make sure your computer is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the matching video port on the back of your computer.

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

Starting the flat panel display

To start the flat panel display:

Press the power button on the display. The LED on the button turns on.

Turn on the computer.
After the computer is running, the LED on the display power button should be green. Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to appear. If the power LED is not green or you do not see an display image, check the connections. For more troubleshooting information, see Troubleshooting.
Adjust the tilt of the display for the best viewing angle.
Adjust the controls to get the best picture. After you see the Windows desktop, 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.

Important

When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO/SET button before entering the OSD. This will automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution size (display mode).

The best display mode is 1024 × 768.

Adjusting display settings

You can adjust your display image by using external controls (located on the display itself) and software controls (accessible in Windows).

External controls

This flat panel display features an On-Screen Display (OSD) that lets you adjust and save contrast, brightness, and other settings for the display. The flat panel display saves changes you make to the settings, even if you turn the display off.

OSD. Press to view the OSD. Press again to exit.

Arrows.
OSD active: Press to select or adjust OSD options.
OSD inactive: Press the right and left buttons to adjust the contrast. Press up and down buttons to adjust the brightness.

Auto/Set.
OSD active: Press to enter a selection in the OSD.
OSD inactive: Press the AUTO/SET button to automatically optimize your display's position, clock, and phase.

OSD options

To adjust the OSD settings:

Press the OSD button. The OSD menu opens.
Use the up and down buttons to highlight a control, then press the AUTO/SET button.
Use the left, right, up, and down buttons to adjust the control to the desired level.
When you have finished making all adjustments, press the OSD button to exit the OSD.

OSD menus

You can access any of these menus in the OSD:

OSD Adjust Description

Brightness. Press the up and down buttons to adjust the brightness of the screen. Maximize the life of your display by using the lowest brightness setting you are comfortable with.

You may need to readjust brightness once the display is warmed up.

Contrast. Press the left and right buttons to adjust the contrast of the screen.

Preset. Press the left and right buttons to adjust the color temperature.
9300K is bluish white.
6500K is reddish white (default).

Red, Green, Blue. Press the left and right buttons to customize your color levels.

Vertical position. Press the up and down buttons to move the image up and down.

Horizontal position. Press the left and right buttons to move the image left and right.

The Auto function configures the vertical and horizontal position for you. For more information on the Auto function, see "External controls".

Clock. Press the left and right buttons to minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. The horizontal screen size will also change.

Phase. Press the left and right buttons to remove any horizontal distortion, and clear or sharpen the image of characters.

Language. Press the left and right buttons to change the OSD language display setting.

OSD Position. Press the left and right buttons to adjust the OSD window position on the screen.

Software controls

Adjusting the color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change.

Adjusting the color depth

Color depth is the number of colors your flat panel display uses. Different image types require various color depths for optimum appearance on your display. For example, simple color drawings may appear adequately in 256 colors while color photographs need millions of colors to be displayed with optimum quality.

Windows lets you choose from several color depth settings for your flat panel display. We recommend that the 32-bit True Color setting be used at all times.

If the color in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to 32-bit True Color, if necessary.

Help and Support

For more information on adjusting the color depth, click Start, then click Help and Support or Help.

To change the color depth:

In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. Click Appearance and Themes.

- OR -

In Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows 98, click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel.

Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens.
Click the Settings tab.

Click the arrow button to open the Color Quality or Colors list, then click the setting you want.
To save your changes in Windows XP, click OK, then click Yes.

- OR -

To save your changes in Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows 98, click OK, then click OK again.

Adjusting the screen resolution

You can change the screen resolution to a size you prefer. For example, you can increase the resolution to fit more icons on your desktop, or you can decrease the resolution to make reading and identifying objects on the display easier. The higher the resolution, the smaller individual components of the screen (such as icons and menu bars) appear.

Important

The best screen resolution setting for your 15-inch flat panel display is 1024 × 768.

Help and Support

For more information on adjusting the resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support or Help.

To change the screen resolution:

In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. Click Appearance and Themes.

- OR -

In Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows 98, click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel.

Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens.
Click the Settings tab.

Drag the Screen Resolution or Screen area slider to the size you prefer.
To save your changes in Windows XP, click OK, then click Yes.

- OR -

To save your changes in Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows 98, click OK, then click OK again.

Video modes

Your flat panel display supports several video modes.

Best display mode is 1024 × 768.

The supported video modes are:

Display Modes (Resolution)

Horizontal Frequency

Vertical Frequency

1

640 × 480

31.47 KHz

60 Hz

2

640 × 480

37.5 KHz

75 Hz

3

720 × 400

31.47 KHz

70 Hz

4

800 × 600

37.88 KHz

60 Hz

5

800 × 600

46.88 KHz

75 Hz

6

1024 × 768
(best display mode)

48.36 KHz

60 Hz

If you do not use the best mode for your display, the display image may look slightly "fuzzy" or may have a black border around the edges.

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, the monitor will then enter the Active Off mode (different from total shut down). In the Active 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 indicator Power Consumption

On

Green

<35 W

Active Off

Amber

<5 W

To "wake" the monitor when it is in Active 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 flat panel display 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.

Clean the monitor using a soft cloth lightly 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.

Troubleshooting

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

Important

Make sure the flat panel display has warmed up for approximately 30 minutes before making any judgments about the picture quality.

No power

Make sure the power cord is properly connected to both the back of the flat panel display and the wall outlet. For more information on connecting the power cord, see Connecting the flat panel display.

No picture

Make sure the power cord is properly connected to both the back of the flat panel display and the wall outlet.

Make sure the video cable is securely connected to the back of the display and computer.

Make sure the display power button is turned on.

If the power saving indicator is orange:

Make sure that the computer is turned on.

Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the display out of Active Off mode.

Check the video port 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 display turned on.

Perform a display self-test by turning off your display and unplugging the video cable from the back of the computer. Turn the display back on and wait for ten seconds. If the display is functioning properly, a self-diagnostic screen appears.

Display colors are wrong

Press the AUTO/SET button to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings.

Check the video port 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 display and computer.

Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.

Restart the system with the display turned on.

Picture has shadows or "ghosts"

Press the AUTO/SET button to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings.

Remove any extension cables or switchboxes.

Check the video port 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 display and computer.

Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.

Color is not uniform

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

Press the AUTO/SET button to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings.

Image is not sized or centered properly

Press the AUTO/SET button to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings.

Use the position controls to adjust the image. For instructions on how to change your display settings, see Adjusting display settings.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Display
15-inch flat panel active-matrix TFT
(Thin Film Transistor) LCD

Best screen resolution
1024 × 768

Display colors
Over 16 million colors

Power input
DC 12 V 3 A

Power consumption
Normal operation: <35 W
Active Off operation: <5 W

Dimensions
12.25 × 15.375 × 8
(38.74 × 39.05 × 20.32 cm)

Power management
Meets EPA Energy Star® and VESA DPMS requirements

Certifications
UL, C-UL, FCC Class B

Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products.