Gateway FPD2185W User Manual
Gateway FPD2185W Monitor
User Guide
Contents
Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Connecting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting video inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting USB cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting a security cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting monitor height tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ergonomic guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Starting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting monitor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Monitor buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
On-screen display (OSD) options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using Picture-in-Picture (PIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Windows controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
EzTune software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ENERGY STAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Energy declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
No power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
No picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Display colors are wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Picture has shadows or “ghosts” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Color is not uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Image is not sized or centered correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor
• Connecting the monitor
• Adjusting the stand
• Turning on the monitor
• Changing monitor settings
• Maintaining and troubleshooting
• Getting help
• Specifications
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Connecting the monitor
Connecting video inputs
Caution
To connect the monitor:
The audio power in jack is for use only with the Gateway speaker bar.
Connecting any other device or power adapter can permanently
damage the monitor.
Audio power in jack
1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each.
2 Connect the power cord to the power connector under the back of the display.
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Caution
Do not connect power to the Audio power in jack for any device but
the Gateway speaker bar accessory.
Audio power in jack
3 Connect the blue VGA video cable to the blue video connector under the back of
the display.
- OR If your computer has a digital video conn ect or (DVI), connect a DVI video cable (not
included) to the white connector under the back of the display. You can buy a DVI
video cable from www.gateway.com.
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4 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.
5 Connect video inputs (such as from a DVD player, video camera, or receiver) to the
appropriate video jacks on the back of the monitor.
Component red Pr jack
S-Video jack
Composite video in jack Component green Y jack
■ For basic video quality, connect your video device’s composite video in jack to
the corresponding jack on the back of your monitor. (cable not included)
■ For better video quality, connect your video device’s S-Video jack to the
corresponding jack on the back of your monitor. (cable not included)
■ For best video quality, connect your video device’s component video (green Y,
blue Pb, and red Pr) jacks to the corresponding jacks on the back of your monitor.
(cables not included)
Component blue Pb jack
6 Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet.
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Connecting the monitor
Warning
Because lifting your monitor off the desktop surface takes weight off
from the adjustable stand, the stand will extend suddenly, possibly
causing damage to equipment or injury to yourself.
To avoid injury, always lift the monitor so that the stand adjusts to its
full height before moving the monitor or turning it around.
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Connecting USB cables
Your monitor has a built-in, four-port USB 2.0 hub that lets you conveniently connect
USB devices. Because your computer case may be under your desk or inside a cabinet, these
monitor-mounted USB ports can be much easier to access.
T o use the monito r’s USB ports, you must first connect the monitor to a USB port on your
computer. Because the USB hub uses power from the monitor, it does not require its own
power connection.
To connect USB cables:
1 Connect the included USB cable to the USB in (“B” type) port on the back of your
monitor, then connect the other end of the cable to a USB 2.0 port on your computer.
USB in portUSB ports
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Important
Tips & Tricks
The built-in USB 2.0 hub provides only low-speed connections if its
USB in port is connected to a USB 1.1 port on your computer or on
a USB hub.
Use the USB 2.0 ports on the back of the monitor for connecting USB
devices you want to keep connected most of the time, such as a
keyboard, a mouse, or a printer.
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Connecting the monitor
2 Connect any USB device to one of t he available USB 2.0 p orts on the side o r back of
the monitor.
USB ports
Tips & Tricks
Use the USB 2.0 ports on the side of the monitor for connecting USB
devices that are frequently disconnected, such as camera interface
cables, flash drives, and USB hard drives.
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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 cabl e lock’s instructions to connect it to
the Kensington lock slot on the back of your monitor. (cable lock not included)
Kensington lock slot
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Adjusting the stand
Height:
4.12 inches
(105 mm)
Adjusting the stand
Rotation: 90°
Tilt: 35°
Pan: 35°
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Adjusting monitor heigh t tension
The stand is factory adjusted to maintain the adjusted height for your monitor. However,
you can further adjust the tension.
To test and adjust your monitor’s height tension:
1 Move your monitor up and down through its entire vertical range. If it does not stay
in place when you let go, you need to change the adjustable stand’s height tension.
You also need to adjust the stand if the amounts of force required to raise and lower
the monitor are not equal.
2 Adjust the height tension screw so the monitor stays in place when you let go. If the
monitor lowers by itself when you let go, turn the screw clockwise several complete
turns. If the monitor rises when you let go, turn the screw counter-clockwise several
complete turns. You may need to turn the screw several times before the tension is
correct for your monitor.
Increase l ifting tension
(clockwise)
Decrease lifting tension
(counter-clockwise)
3 Adjust the height tension screw so raising and lowering forces are equal. After the
forces are equalized, turn the tension screw clockwise 2 to 4 turns to slightly decrease
the lifting tension.
4 For optimum viewing, adjust the height so the top of monitor is about 1 inch below
eye level.
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