Gateway EV500 User manual

Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................... 3

Safety Precautions........................................................................... 4

Installation ........................................................................................ 5

Step 1 - Attach the Base ....................................................... 5

Step 2 - Connect power and signal cables............................. 6

Removing the base ................................................................ 7

Operation ......................................................................................... 8

Startingthemonitor ............................................................... 8

Adjustingdisplaysetting ........................................................ 9

Power management..............................................................12

Maintenance ...................................................................................13

Troubleshooting...............................................................................14

No picture .............................................................................14

Picture is scrambled .............................................................14

Display colors are wrong......................................................15

Picture is fuzzy .....................................................................16

Picture bounces, jitter, or has waves ....................................16

Picture has shadows or “ghosts” .........................................16

Colorisnotuniform ..............................................................16

Image is not sized or centered properly................................17

Image cannot be adjusted full-screen ...................................17

Specifications ..................................................................................18

Regulatory Compliance Statements ................................................19

Notices............................................................................................22

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Introduction

This monitor provides high resolution performance and operates in a

variety of video modes. Microprocessor-based On-Screen Display

(OSD)controls let you adjust avariety of image options, automatically

storing various user modes, including eight factory preset modes.

Introduction

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Safety Precautions

uRead all instructions before using the monitor and save them for

later use.

uFollow all warning and instructions marked on this product.

uTo avoid electrical shock, never open the monitor case.

uUnplug the monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use

only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol

cleaners.

uNever use the monitor if the power cable has been damaged. Do

not allow anything to rest on the power cable. Keep the cable

away from traffic.

uThe 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, be sure to leave space for ventilation.

uDo not expose the monitor to rain or use it near water. If the

monitor gets wet, unplug it and contact Technical Support.

uThis monitor is equipped with a 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.

uIf an extension cord is used with this monitor, ensure that the

total ampere ratings of the products plugged into the extension

cord do not exceed the extension cord’s ampere rating. Also,

makesure that the totalof all products pluggedinto the wall outlet

does not exceed 15 amperes.

uIf any problem occur, unplug the monitor and contact Technical

Support.

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Installation

Use the following steps to install your monitor. If you are setting up

your system for the first time, refer to the setup poster for more

information about connecting additional peripherals.

Step 1 - Attach the Base

your monitor comes with a tilt/swivel base, which is shipped separate

from the monitor. Install the base as follows:

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 four hooks on the bottom of the base with the

corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor.

4. Slide the base toward the rear of the monitor so that all hooks are

securely in place. A retaining latch built into the bottom of the

monitor clicks into place when the base is correctly attached.

5. Carefully set the monitor upright and place the monitor on a

sturdy, even surface.

Installation

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Step 2 - Connect power and signal cables

1. Position the monitor and the computer so that you can easily get

at the back panel of each. Make sure all cables can reach a

properly grounded electrical outlet.

2. Connect the video cable’s blue connector to the matching blue

video card connector on the back of your computer. Ensure that

the “D” shape of the connectors match.

3. Tighten the screws on the video cable connector to keep them

from coming loose and to prevent radio and TV interference.

4. Connect the power cord that came with the monitor to the AC

power connector at the back of the monitor. To maintain

mandatory FCC standards, use only the cord that came with the

monitor.

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

outlet.

A. AC power connector

B. Attached video cable with blue connector

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Removing the base

You can use your monitor without the base to save space or to fit it

into a smaller area in a computer desk. Remove the base as follows:

1. Turn off the monitor and disconnect any 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. Press down on the retaining latch. While holding down the latch,

slide the base toward the back of the monitor.

Installation

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Operation

Startingthe monitor

1. Press the power button once. The power LED lights and the

monitor demagnetizes itself for about five seconds.

Caution!

During this time, the monitor generates a strong magnetic field.

This field can erase or seriously affect data stored on magnetic

tapes or diskettes that are stored or placed next to the monitor.

2. Turn on the computer.

3. Once the system is running, the power LED on the monitor

should be green. If not, check the connections and refer to the

“Troubleshooting” section of this guide..

4. Adjust the controls to get the best picture. Experiment with the

display settings to choose the ideal image size and position for

you. Go to the “Adjusting display setting” section in this guide for

information about changing your display.

Note:

If you need to disconnect the power cord from either the wall

socket or monitor, wait 30 seconds after you turn off the

monitor before you unplug it. Wait 30 seconds lets the monitor

discharge any static electricity from the screen surface so you

will not get any static shocks.

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Adjusting display setting

This monitor features a flywheel control that lets you adjust and save

contrast, brightness, and visual settings for the display image.

ABC

A.Flywheel control

B. Power LED

C.Power button

The On Screen Display (OSD) system memorizes any changes you

make to the settings and saves them even if you turn off the monitor.

Adjust the display setting as follows:

1. Press the flywheel control. The main menu appears and the

current display settings appear across the top of the main menu.

2. Rotate the flywheel to highlight an option. The name of the

highlighted option appears in the center of the menu.

3. Press the flywheel control to select the highlighted option, then

rotate the flywheel to adjust it. Some options can only be enabled

or disabled, and some contain additional menus.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you have made all your changes.

5. Rotate the flywheel control until Exitis highlighted, then press it to

exit the OSD control system.

Operation

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OSD Options

uContrast - increases or decreases display image contrast.

uBrightness - increases or decreases display image brightness.

uHorizontal Position - moves display image to the left or right side.

uHorizontal Size - increases or decreases the width of the display

image.

uVerticalPosition - moves the display image to the top or bottom of

the screen.

uVertical Size - increases or decreases the height of the display

image.

uPincushion - curves the sides of the display image inward or

outward.

uTrapezoid - increases or decreases the trapezoid distortion of the

displayimage.

uDegauss- removes magnetic discoloration from the display image.

uReset - returns most options to the original factory default settings

if the monitor is currently using a preset video mode. (See the

“Video modes” section in this guide for information about the

factory preset modes.)

uMore - opens the Advanced Option menu. This menu allows you

toadjust the following options:

•Rotation - rotates the entire display image.

•Parallelogram - shift the top and bottom of the display images

horizontallyin opposite directions

•Bow - shift the center of the display image horizontally.

•Horizontal Top Corner - squares off the top display corners.

•Horizontal bottom Corner - squares off the bottom display

corners.

•Horizontal Moire - reduces the optical effect of wavy lines or

ripples on the display image in the vertical direction.

•Vertical Moire - reduces the optical effect of wavy lines or

ripples on the display image in the horizontal direction.

uColor Manager - opens the Color Manager menu, which lets

you change the color temperature of the display image.

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