Gateway 17-inch User's Manual
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1. This monitor features an on screen display OSD that lets you adjust contrast brightness and other settings for your monitor Your monitor saves changes you make to the settings even if you turn off your monitor Input button Auto button Brightness button Contrast button Menu button Input OSD active Press to move to the previous menu OSD inactive Press to select the video source Auto OSD active Press to open a menu or setting OSD inactive Press to automatically optimize the monitor s image position clock and phase e Y A brightness OSD active Press to move up through menus and adjust OSD options OSD inactive Press to adjust the brightness e V contrast OSD active Press to move down through menus and adjust OSD options OSD inactive Press to adjust the contrast Menu Press to open or close the OSD www gateway com On screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust the OSD settings oO Ul D UI N NW Tip ml While the OSD is active on screen labels appear next to the buttons to help you identify them Press the Auto button The display image is automatically adjusted to the ideal settings for your current screen resolution Press the Menu button The OSD opens Press the 3 A brightness or O V contrast button to highlight a setting then press the Auto button to open the selected menu or setting An the 3 A brightness or O V contrast button2. Wall mount bracket Dimensions WxHxD Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity 17 inches diagonal 17 inch viewable TFT with anti glare coating 1440 x 900 native 0 01 x 0 01 inches 0 255 x 0 255 mm 16 10 250 cd m2 600 1 160 horizontal 150 vertical 5 ms 2 dual CCFT 40 000 hours 16 2 million English French Spanish Italian Japanese Dutch Analog VGA 15 pin mini d sub VGA Digital DVI D 24 pin DVI D supports 480i 480p 720p and 1080i AC power 15 pin mini d sub analog VGA included Power included Normal operation lt 20 W Off power save lt 1 W 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Energy Star UL cUL FCC Class B NOM CE CCC VCCI where applicable VESA 3 937 x 3 937 inches 100 x 100 mm 16 18 x 13 42 x 6 06 inches 411 x 341 x 154 mm with stand 16 18 x 10 9 x 2 32 inches 411 x 277 x 59 mm without stand 6 2 lbs 2 8 kg with stand 5 7 lbs 2 6 kg without stand 41 95 F 5 35 C 20 80 15 Video modes 14 Mode 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Mode name and resolution VGA 640 x 350 VGA 640 x 480 VESA 640 x 480 VESA 640 x 480 VGA 720 x 400 VESA 800 x 600 VESA 800 x 600 VESA 800 x 600 VESA 800 x 600 VESA 1024 x 768 VESA 1024 x 768 VESA 1024 x 768 VESA 1280 x 720 VESA 1280 x 800 VESA 1280 x 1024 VESA 1280 x 1024 VESA 1440 x 900 VESA 1440 x 900 Horizontal frequency kHz 31 469 31 469 37 861 37
3. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Compliance Accessories The accessories associated with this equipment are shielded video cable These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules FCC declaration of conformity Model HD1700 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product D Q California Proposition 65 Warning This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and or s reproductive harm For additional information regarding this product warning go to www gateway com prop65 Responsible party Gateway Inc 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine CA 92618 USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Industry Canada IC Unintentional emitter per ICES 003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada Le present appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radioelectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B pr
4. protector to protect your monitor from voltage spikes 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 instructions to connect it to the Kensington lock Slot on the back of your monitor cable lock not included Kensington lock slot __ A www gateway com Starting your monitor To start your monitor l Press the ch power button on the side of your monitor The power LED in front of the power button turns on Power button 2 Turn on your computer After your computer is running the power LED on your monitor s power button should be blue Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to appear If the power LED is not blue or you do not see a display image check the connections For more troubleshooting information see Troubleshooting on page 10 3 Adjust the tilt of your monitor for the best viewing angle 4 Use the on screen display OSD to adjust other monitor settings For more information see Adjusting monitor settings on page 6 El Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Adjusting monitor settings Use your monitor controls located on your monitor itself and computer controls accessible through Windows to adjust the display image For more information about computer controls see Changing Windows screen settings on page 9 Using the monitor buttons
5. 500 31 469 35 156 37 879 48 077 46 875 48 363 56 476 60 023 44 112 49 685 63 980 79 976 55 935 70 635 Vertical frequency Hz 70 087 59 941 72 810 75 000 70 087 56 250 60 317 72 188 75 000 60 004 70 069 75 029 59 855 59 810 60 020 75 025 59 887 74 984 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Important safety information e Environmental information e Regulatory compliance statements e Notices Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Important safety information 16 Warnin D Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway product Warning Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities oxygen laden environments or industrial facilities Your Gateway product is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed Setting up your system Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator Set up the system on a stable work surface The product sh
6. configure older games to support widescreen www widescreengamingforum com Some adjustments may require you to make changes to the Windows System Registry We recommend making a complete system backup before changing the System Registry Your 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 repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected Connecting a game console e Ifyou want to connect your game console to this monitor use optional video cables available at www gateway com if ordering from the United States To determine the type of cable you need see your gaming console s documentation 12 www gateway com 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 Panel size Panel type Pixel resolution Pixel pitch Aspect ratio Brightness and contrast ratio Viewing angles Response time Lamp type life Colors 05D languages Connections and inputs Cables Power consumption Power input Power management Certifications
7. gov Your computer was shipped with Sleep mode enabled While your computer is in Sleep mode the power indicator flashes To use your computer after it has entered Sleep mode move the mouse press a key on the keyboard or press the power button to wake it up For more information about the power management features of your Gateway desktop computer see Changing power saving settings in the online User Guide For more information about the power management features of your Gateway notebook see Managing Power in the online Reference Guide Wg Help El For more information about Sleep mode in Windows Vista click Start then click Help and Support Type sleep in the Search Help box then press ENTER Recycling a Mercury Warning The lamp s in this display contain mercury Dispose according to local state and federal law The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources Gateway provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your end of life product Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment commonly known as WEEE should never be disposed of in the municipal waste
8. to adjust the setting or change the option Press the Input button to return to a previous menu When you have finished making all adjustments press the Menu button at the Main Menu to exit OSD menus OSD Menu Description Main menu au la adjusts your monitor to its optimum settings Picture Opens the Picture menu where you can adjust brightness contrast gamma and video scaling Geometry Opens the Geometry menu where you can adjust image size and minimize distortions Advanced Opens the Advanced menu where you can adjust color balance change the OSD language and display information about current monitor settings Reset Resets the monitor to its factory settings Auto Picture Geometry Advanced Reset OSD Menu Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Picture menu Brightness Contrast Gamma Video Scaling Geometry menu H Position V Position Clock Phase Advanced menu Color Language LED Brightness Resolution Reminder Information Description Brightness Adjusts the amount of light in the darkest portion of the picture Use the lowest brightness setting you are comfortable with to maximize the life of the monitor backlights You may need to readjust brightness after the monitor warms up Contrast Adjusts the level of white between the lightest and darkest portions of an image Gamma Customizes the gamma level High gamma levels increase wh
9. HD1700 17 inch Widescreen LCD Monitor US GUIDE Ay Gateway Contents Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor 00000oo0o ooo 2 1 COMMECHNG VOU MONITO raise din 2 Attaching tne Dase un E A a Eta 2 Connecting video INDULS nun a a is 3 CONMECEING DOW Cf ur uses 4 Connecting a security cable asas aaa 4 DL a CIN YOUNG MONOT srami serne O EENEN 5 Adjusting monitor settingS reger 6 Using the monitor buttons cece cee ete ernennen 6 On screen display options sra rrnna rnnr renar nnn renarna 7 Changing Windows screen settings ccc c eee e eee eee rnrn rrna rnrn 9 Changing color depth and screen resolution cece eee ee eee 9 POW ET management win ia di een 10 Energy declaration sie 10 e O ee ead tend lee EE eee 10 Troubleshooting 1 cece eee eee rnnr rnrn rerne 10 NO DOWG o2a 4i s te radicado 10 NO PICU Ener cid ne 11 Display colors are Wrong cari ann a ee a 11 Picture has shadows or ghosts ccccceeee eee eee teen eens 11 COOS NOGUN aretes ee esse 12 Image is not sized or centered correctly ccc eee eee eee ees 12 Your monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright 12 Connecting a game console cette teen eee eeees 12 Pecado 13 VIGGO MOG OS nen ein bd edi ibid 14 Safety Regulatory and Legal Informati0N 00 0o0oo ooo 0 15 Environmental information ooooooooororr rer 17 Contents Using Your Gateway Flat Panel M
10. age 3 Display colors are wrong Press the Menu button then press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings Restart your computer with your monitor turned on Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of your monitor and your computer For more information about connecting the video cable see Connecting video inputs on page 3 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 Picture has shadows or ghosts Press the Menu button then press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings Remove any extension cables or switchboxes Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to both the back of your monitor and your computer For more information about connecting the video cable see Connecting video inputs on page 3 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 If you are using a VGA connection make sure that you use the VGA cable that came with your monitor 11 Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Color is not uniform e Press the Menu button then press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings Make sure that your monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color unifo
11. ater If the monitor does get exposed to moisture unplug it and allow it to dry for 24 hours Call Gateway Customer Care for advice on whether the monitor is safe to turn back on When the monitor is turned off a small amount of electrical current still flows through the monitor To avoid electrical shock always unplug all power cables and modem cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the system Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged The system performance changes Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway www gateway com Environmental information EPA ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner Gateway has determined that this product meets or exceeds the ENERGY STAR 4 1 BEN performance guidelines for computer energy efficiency and power management Ens ENERGY STAR Power Management standard in the Windows operating system places inactive components CPU hard drives and other components except memory into a low power Sleep mode Sleep mode uses less energy to run your computer saves on your energy costs and helps protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas LEARN MORE AT e emissions energystar
12. curely to both the back of your monitor and your computer For more information about connecting the video cable see Connecting video inputs on page 3 Make sure that your monitor is turned on If you have the monitor connected to your notebook s video port you have two options e If your notebook supports dual displays you can use both your notebook s display and this monitor in extended desktop multi monitor mode See Windows Help to learn how to enable multiple monitors You can also use this monitor as your primary monitor and not use the notebook s screen Notebook computers typically have an FN key combination that lets you toggle between your notebook s display an externally attached display and both at the same time See your notebook s user guide for more information If the power LED is orange Make sure that your computer is turned on e Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring your monitor out of sleep mode e Restart your computer with your monitor turned on Make sure that the video cable is not damaged heck the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in Turn off your monitor and unplug the video cable from the back of your computer Turn your monitor back on and wait for ten seconds If your monitor is functioning correctly a No Signal message appears For more information about connecting the video cable see Connecting video inputs on p
13. de move the mouse or press any keyboard key You can change your monitor s power management settings using the Windows Control Panel For more information see your computer s User Guide Maintaining To keep your monitor in optimal working order Do not block the ventilation holes e Do not expose your monitor to rain or use near water e Keep your monitor away from radiators or heat vents Keep your monitor out of direct sunlight Caution Do not use any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner You will permanently scratch the screen To clean your monitor use a soft cloth slightly moistened with water only Wipe the cabinet screen and controls Troubleshooting No power 10 Y Important Make sure that your monitor has warmed up for approximately 30 minutes before making any judgments about the picture quality If you have problems with your monitor the information in this troubleshooting section may help you solve them Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of your monitor and the power outlet For more information about connecting the power cord see Connecting your monitor on page 2 No picture www gateway com Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of your monitor and the power outlet For more information about connecting the power cord see Connecting power on page 4 Make sure that the video cable is connected se
14. er countries All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 19 20 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information MAN HD1700 USR GDE R1 2 08 8512950 ml
15. escrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada www gateway com Notices 2008 Gateway Inc All rights reserved Gateway Inc 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form without prior consent in writing from Gateway The information in this 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 updates consult the Gateway Web site at www gateway com In no event will Gateway be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obligation Trademark acknowledgments Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway Inc in the United States and oth
16. ight click No If the new settings make the screen illegible and you cannot click No the settings return to their previous values after several seconds 5 Click OK then click Yes to save your changes a To change the color depth or screen resolution in Windows XP l Right click any empty space on the desktop then click Properties The Display Properties dialog box opens 2 Click the Settings tab 3 To change the color depth click the arrow button to open the Color quality list then click the color depth you want Low 8 bit 256 colors Medium 16 bit 65 500 colors e Highest 24 bit 16 700 000 colors 4 To change the screen resolution drag the Resolution slider to the size you prefer 5 dick OK then click Yes UI Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Power management Energy declaration When connected to a computer that supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling DPMS Protocol your monitor can conserve significant energy by reducing power consumption during periods of non use When your computer goes into the energy saving mode your monitor will then enter the Active Off mode sleep In the Active Off mode the Power LED will still show orange Use these conventions and the power can be reduced to the following levels VESA State LED Indicator Power Consumption On Blue lt 20 W Standby Orange lt 2 W Off Off lt 1W To wake your monitor when it is in Standby Active Off mo
17. ite levels and low gamma levels increase contrast Video Scaling Toggles the video aspect ratio between Wide and 4 3 H Position M oves the display image left and right You can also press the Auto button to configure the horizontal position automatically V Position Moves the display image up and down You can also press the Auto button to configure the vertical 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 the displayed characters Color Customizes the color levels Language Changes the language of the OSD LED Brightness Changes the brightness of the Standby and Power LED to Day Mode or Nite Mode Resolution Reminder If the computer display input is not set to 1440 x 900 displays a reminder that you should change your computer s settings to use the optimum 1440 x 900 resolution If you prefer using your monitor at a resolution less than that use this option to turn off the Resolution Reminder For information on changing your computer s display resolution see Changing Windows screen settings on page 9 Information Displays the current screen resolution www gateway com Changing Windows screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change You can also adjust set
18. oducts 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 area please go to www gateway com recycle html 17 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Canada 18 Federal Communications Commission FCC Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCrules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected
19. onitor Connecting your monitor Starting your monitor Adjusting monitor settings Changing Windows screen settings Power management Maintaining Troubleshooting Specifications Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Connecting your monitor To set up your monitor first unpack the box unwrap the components attach the base then make your cable connections Attaching the base To attach the base e Place the monitor base on a table top then slide the monitor neck down onto the base until it clicks into place You may need to press the button on the base to let the monitor slide on smoothly www gateway com Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor l Position your computer and your monitor so you can reach the back of each 2 Ifyour computer has a digital video connector DVI connect a DVI video cable not included to the white connector on the display Connect the blue VGA video cable to the blue connector on the display 3 Make sure that 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 O Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor Connecting power To connect power l Position your monitor so you can reach the back then connect the power cord to the power connector under the back of your monitor 2 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet We recommend using a surge
20. ould only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the rating label f your product has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area The voltage selector switch is set at the factory to the correct voltage Openings in the monitor case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area Never insert objects of any kind into the monitor ventilation openings Some products are equipped with a three wire power cord to make sure that the product is properly grounded when in use The plug on this cord will only fit into a grounding type outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet If you use an extension cord with this system make sure that the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Care during use Warnin To prevent electric shock never remove the cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified Service personnel Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it Do not spill anything on the system The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your system Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near w
21. rmity or brightness Image is not sized or centered correctly e Press the Menu button then press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings e Use the position controls to adjust the image For instructions on how to adjust the display image position see Adjusting monitor settings on page 6 e f the image looks stretched or fuzzy you must adjust the operating system s display settings to match the monitor s optimal native 1440 x 900 setting For information on adjusting settings see Changing Windows screen settings on page 9 e lf you are trying to select 1440 x 900 but it is not available in the Windows display control panel Make sure that your video card can display at 1440 x 900 resolution This may be caused by older video drivers on your computer See the Gateway support Web site www gateway com for updated video drivers for your computer You can also go directly to your video card s support Web site for the most up to date video drivers The Web sites for the major video card manufacturers are ATI www amd com Intel www intel com i F MD ari mata gt Nvidia www nvidia com e If your games do not have support for widescreen displays e Newer games are adding support for widescreen displays as the widescreen format becomes more popular Check the game s Web site for updates You can also consult the following Web site for specific settings and options to
22. stream residential garbage collection The Crossed Out Waste Bin label affixed to this product is your reminder to dispose of your end of life product properly Substances such as glass plastics and certain chemical compounds are highly recoverable recyclable and reusable You La can do your part for the environment by following these simple steps When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you take it back to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling In some cases your end of life product may be traded in for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment Call Gateway to see if this program Is available in your area f you need further assistance in recycling reusing or trading in your end of life product you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product s user guide and we will be glad to help you with your effort Finally we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy saving features of this product where applicable recycling the inner and outer packaging including shipping containers this product was delivered in and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly 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 pr
23. tings such as the screen background and screen saver Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor Most images look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available 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 the highest color setting if necessary Screen resolution is the number of pixels individual 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 your monitor gt Help 8 For more information about adjusting the screen click Start then click Help and Support Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search Help box then press ENTER To change the color depth or screen resolution in Windows Vista 1 dick Start Control Panel then under Appearance and Personalization click Adjust Screen Resolution The Display Settings dialog box opens 2 To change the color depth click the Colors list then click the color depth you want Low 8 bit 256 colors Medium 16 bit 65 500 colors Highest 24 bit 16 700 000 colors To change the screen resolution drag the Resolution slider to the size you prefer 4 Click Apply If the new settings do not look r
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