Gateway FPD-1940 User Manual

User Guide
Gateway FPD-1940
Monitor

Contents

Using Your FPD 1940 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Connecting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
External controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
On screen display options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Software controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ENERGY STAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Energy declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
No power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
No picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Display colors are wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Picture has shadows or “ghosts” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Color is not uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Image is not sized or centered correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Using Your FPD 1940 Monitor
Connecting the monitor
Starting the monitor
Adjusting monitor settings
Maintaining and troubleshooting
Specifications
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Connecting the monitor

To connect the monitor:

1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the connections on each. 2 Lay the monitor on its back. 3 Connect the power cord to the power connector under the bottom of the screen.
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4 If your computer supports analog video (blue video connector), connect the analog
video cable to the blue analog connector under the bottom of the screen.
- OR ­If your computer supports digital video (white video connector), connect the digital
video cable to the white DVI connector under the bottom of the screen.
Important Make sure that you only connect one video cable to the monitor and
computer. The only way to use both connections is to share the monitor between tw o compu ters. U se the SOURCE b utton to c hange between computers. For more information, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on page7.
5 Return the monitor to its upright position. 6 Make sure that your computer is turned off.
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7 If you connected the analog video cable to your monitor, connect the other end of
the cable to the matching blue video port on the back of your computer.
- OR ­If you connected the digital video cable to your monitor, connect the other end of
the cable to the matching white video port on the back of your computer.
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8 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet.
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Starting the monitor

To start the monitor:

1 Press the power button on the front of monitor. The power LED turns on.
Power button
2 Turn on your computer. 3 After your computer is running, the power LED on the monitor 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 a display image, check the connections. For more troubleshooting information, see “Troubleshooting” on page 16.
4 Adjust the tilt of the monitor for the best viewing angle. 5 After you see the Windows desktop, press the AUTO/SELECT button to automatically
adjust your display image to the ideal settings.
6 Use the on-screen display (OSD) to adju st other monitor settings. For more
information, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on page 7.
Important When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the
AUTO/SELECT button before entering the OSD. This will
automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution.
The best screen resolution is 1280 × 1024.
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Adjusting monitor settings

Use the external controls (located on the m onitor itself) and softwa re co ntrols (ac cessible in Windows) to adjust the display image. For more information about software controls, see “Software controls” on page 10.

External controls

This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust and save contrast, brightness, and other settings for the monitor. The monitor saves changes you make to the settings, even if you turn off the monitor.
MENU
button
SOURCE
button
SOURCE
Press to switch between analog or digital source signals or switch between computers if you have two computers connected to the monitor.
MENU
Press to view the OSD. Press again to exit.
/LightView
button
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/Contrast
button
Pow er b u tt o n
and LED
AUTO/SELECT
button
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/LightView
OSD active: Press to select or adjust OSD options. OSD inactive: Press to access the LightView menu and select a preset viewing mode or customize one of your own. Preset modes include op timized settings for text, movies, or photos in either day or night ambient light levels.
/Contrast/Brightness
OSD active: Press to adjust OSD options. OSD inactive: Press to open the Contrast/Brightness menu. You can then press to adjust the contrast, and press to adjust the brightness.
AUTO/SELECT
OSD active: Press to make a selection in the OSD. OSD inactive: Press to automatically optimize the monitor’s image position, clock, and phase.
Power/LED
Press to turn the m onitor o ff and on.

On screen display options

To adjust the OSD settings:
1 Press the MENU button. The OSD menu opens. 2 Use the and buttons to highlight a control, then press the AUTO/SELECT button. 3 Use the buttons to adjust the control to the desired level. 4 Press the AUTO/SELECT button to return to the main navigation bar on the left of the
OSD menu.
5 When you have finished making all adjustments, press the MENU button to exit the
OSD.
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OSD menus
OSD Menu Description
BRIGHTNESS. Adjusts the amount of light in the darkest portion of the picture. Use the lowest brightnes s setting you are comfor table wi th to maximize the life of the monitor backlights.
You may need to readjust brightness after the monitor has warmed 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 white levels and low gamma levels increase contrast.
PRESET. Adjusts t he color te mperature. 9300K is bluish white. 6500K is reddish white.
RED, GREEN, BLUE. Customizes the color levels.
HORIZONTAL. Moves the dis pl ay image left and right. VERTICAL. Moves the display image up and down.
You ca n also use t he Auto func tion to c onfigure t he vertical and horizont al position au tomaticall y. For more information on the Auto function, see “External controls” on page 7.
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OSD Menu Description
CLOCK. Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen backg ro und . T he ho riz onta l sc ree n siz e will also change.
PHASE. Removes an y horizo ntal d istortion and clea rs or sharpens the display image text characters.
LANGUAGE. Changes the language of the OSD display.
OSD POSITION. Changes the position of the OSD menu on the screen.
WHITE BALANCE. Adjusts the monitor to automatically display the “best” white balance for any given image.
FACTORY RESET. R eturns settings to the factory defaults.

Software controls

Color depth and screen resolution are t wo of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change.
Adjusting the c olor depth
Color depth is the number of colors your video card uses. M ost images look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available.
Windows lets you choose from several color depth settings for the monitor . W e recommend that you use the 32-bit True Color setting or the highest setting available 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 progra m, check the color depth setting and re turn it to 32-bit Tr u e Col or , i f ne c ess ary.
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To change the color depth:
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control
Panel is in Category View, click
Appearance and Themes.
2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box open s. 3 Click the Settings tab.
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4 Click the arrow button to open the Colorquality list, then click the color depth you
want.
5 To save your changes, click OK, then click Yes.
Help and
Support
For more informa tion about adjustin g monitor s ettings, cli ck Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search box
, then click the arrow.
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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 monitor easier. The higher the resolution, the smaller individual components of the screen (such as icons and me nu bars) appear.
To change the screen resolution:
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control
Panel is in Category View, click
Appearance and Themes.
2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Settings tab.
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4 Drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer. 5 To save your changes, click OK, then click Yes.
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Support
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For more inform ation a bout ad justin g screen resolut ion, cl ick Start, then click Help and Support.
Ty pe the keyword chan ging scre en reso lut ion in the Search box
, then click the arrow.
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ClearType
Change the display fonts to ClearType for smoother screen fonts.
To enable ClearType screen fonts:
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control
Panel is in Category View, click
Appearance and Themes.
2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box open s. 3 Click the Appearance tab, then click the Effects button. The Effects dialog box opens.
4 Click to select the Use the fo llowing method to smooth th e edges of s creen type check box. 5 Select ClearType from the drop-down list box.
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Video modes

The monitor supports several video modes.
Best video mode is 1280 × 1024 @ 6o Hz.
The supported video modes are:
Screen Resolution
(display m ode)
1 VGA 640 × 350 31.47 kHz 70 Hz 2 VGA 720 × 400 31.47 kHz 70 Hz 3 VGA 640 × 480 31.47 kHz 60 Hz 4 VESA 640 × 480 37.50 kHz 75 Hz 5 VESA 800 × 600 37.88 kHz 60 Hz 6 VESA 800 × 600 46.88 kHz 75 Hz 7 MAC 832 × 624 49.73 kHz 75 Hz 8 VESA 1024 × 768 48.36 kHz 60 Hz
9 VESA 1024 × 768 60.12 kHz 75 Hz 10 MAC 1152 × 870 68.68 kHz 75 Hz 11 VESA 1152 × 900 61.81 kHz 65 Hz 12 VESA 1280 × 1024 63.98 kHz 60 Hz 13 VESA 1280 × 1024 79.98 kHz 75 Hz
Horizontal Frequency
Vertical
Frequency
If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the display image may look slightly “fuzzy.”
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Po wer management

ENERGY ST AR

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, the monitor can c onserve signi ficant en ergy by reduc ing power consumption during periods of non-us e. When your computer goes into the e nergy 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 orange.
Use these conventions and the power can be reduced to the following levels:
VESA State LED Indica tor Power Cons umption
On Green 45 W Active Off Orange 3W
To “wake” the monitor when it is in Active Off mode, move the mouse or press any keyboard key.
Access the power management options in the Control Panel to change the period of time after which the monitor enters these low power states.
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Maintenance

To keep the monitor in optimal working order:
Do not block the ventilation holes.
Do not exp ose the monitor to rain or use near w ater.
Keep the monitor away from rad iators or heat vents.
Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight.
T o clean the monitor , use a soft cloth sligh tly moistened with water only . W ipe the cabinet, screen, and controls.
Caution Do not use any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner. You will
perma nently scra tch the s creen.

Troubleshooting

If you have problems with the 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 power

Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the monitor and the wall outlet. For more information about connecting the power cord, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
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No picture

Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the monitor
and the wall outlet. For more information about connecting the power cord, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the moni tor and
computer. For more information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
Make sure that the monitor power button is turned on.
If you have two computers connected to the monitor, press the SOURCE button on
the front of the monitor to switch between computers. For more information about the
SOURCE button, see “External controls” on page 7.
If the power LED is orange:
Make sure that your computer is turned on.
Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of
Active Off mode.
Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.
Make sure that the video cable is not damage d.
Check the ends of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.
Turn off the monitor and unplug the video cable from the back of your computer.
Turn the monitor back on and wait for ten seconds. If the monitor is functioning correctly, a self-diagnostic screen appears. For more information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.

Display colors are wrong

Press the AUTO/SELECT button to automatically adjust the display image to the
ideal settings.
Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.
Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the moni tor and
your computer. For more information about connecting the power cord, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
Make sure that the video cable is not damage d.
Check the ends of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.
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Picture has shadows or “ ghosts”

Press the AUTO/SELECT 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 the back of the monitor a nd
your computer. For more information about connecting the power cord, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
Make sure that the video cable is not damage d.
Check the ends of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.

Color is not uniform

Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final
judgment about color uniformity or brightness.
Press the AUTO/SELECT button to automatically adjust the display image to the
ideal settings.

Image is not sized or centered c orrectly

Press the AUTO/SELECT button to automatically adjust the display image to the
ideal settings.
Use the position controls to adjust the image. For instructions on how to adjust the
display image position, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on page 7.

The monitor has pix els that are alway s 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 Technical Support to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected.
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Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Monitor Best screen resolution Display colors Power input Power consumption
Dimensions
Power management Certifications
Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products.
19-inch active-matrix TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD 1280 × 1024 Over 16 million colors AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz 1.0 A Normal operation: 45W
Active Off operation: ≤ 3W
16.25 × 8.78 × 17 .13 inc hes (W × D × H)
41.28 × 22.30 × 43.50 cm (W × D × H) Meets EPA ENERGY STAR® and VESA DPMS requirements
UL, cUL, EPA, and FCC Class B, NOM
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Safety , Regulatory, and L egal
Information
Safety information
Regulatory statements
Notices
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Important safety information
Y our Gateway system 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.
Warning Alw a ys f ollo w the se instructio ns to help guard agai nst perso nal injury
and damage to your Gateway system.
Setting up your system
Read and follow all instructions mar ked on the p roduct and in t he 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 should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the rating label.
If 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 openin gs.
Some products are equipped with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the product is properly grou nded when in use. The plug on this c ord will only fit into a gr ounding-type outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into an o utlet, contact a n electrician t o install the appropriate outlet.
If you use an extension cord with this system, make sure that the total ampere rating on the produc ts plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere r ating.
If your system is fitted with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and buildup of static charges.
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Care during use
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 spill s is to avoid eating and drinking near yo ur system.
Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water . I f the monitor does get exposed to moisture, unp lug it and allow it to dry for 24 hours. Call Gateway Technical Support for advice o n whether the monitor is safe to turn back on.
When the monitor is turned off, a small amount of electric al current still flows thr ough the monitor . T o avo id 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 servic ing to qualified personn el if:
The power cord or p lug 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.
Warning To prevent electric shock, never remove the cover. No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer ser vicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts and accessories
Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway.
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.
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Regulatory complianc e statements
United States of America
Federal C ommunications C ommission (FC C) Unintenti onal emitter per FCC Part15
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable pro tection against harmful interferenc e in a residential installati on. This equipment generat es, 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 parti cular 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 an tenna
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
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 declarat ion of conformity
Responsible party:
Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023
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 har mful interference, and (2 ) this device must accept any interf erence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could
void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product.
California Proposition65 Warning
Warning This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm.
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Canada
Industry Canada (IC) Unin tentional emit ter per IC ES-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 présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada.
EP A ENERGY ST AR
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has d etermined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a computer equipped with a Display Power Management System.
ENERGY STAR
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Notices
Copyright © 2004 Gateway , Inc. All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place Powa y, CA 92064 USA
All Rights Rese rved
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 belie ved t o be accurate. Howe ver , changes are made periodically . These changes are incorporated in newer publ ication editions. Gatewa y may improv e and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to continuing system improvements, Gatewa y is not responsible f or inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gate way W eb site at
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damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, ev en if advised of the possibility of such damages. In the interest of continued product development, Gate way reserves the right to make improv ements in this manual and the
products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.
Trad emark Acknowledg ments
Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gatewa y, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. SpotShop, Spotshop.com, and Your:)Ware are trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only , and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
. In no event will Gatew ay be liable f or direct, indirect, special, ex emplary , incidental, or consequential
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