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Using Your Flat
Panel Display
The FPD 1730 Flat Panel Display is a high-resolution color LCD with:
■ 1280 × 1024 maximum resolution
■ Over 16 million colors
■ Excellent contrast and legibility
■ Space-saving and lightweight design
■ Reduced power usage
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Chapter 1: Using Your Flat Panel Display
Connecting the flat panel display
To connect the flat panel display:
1 Position the computer and the flat panel display so you can easily reach
the back panel of each.
2 Set the display upright, then feed the power and video cables through
the hole in the sta nd.
3 Lay the display down on its back.
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Connecting the flat panel display
4 Connect one end of the video ca ble to the match ing video port on th e
underside of the display.
5 Connect the power cord to the power connector o n the un derside of t he
display.
6 Return the display to its upright position.
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7 Make sure your computer is turned off, then connect the other end of
the video cable to the matching video p ort on the back of yo ur computer.
8 Plug the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded electrical
outlet.
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Starting the flat panel display
Starting the flat panel display
To start the flat panel display:
1 Press the power button on the display. The LED on the button turns on.
Power button and LED
2 Turn on the computer.
3 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” on page 17.
4 Adjust the tilt of the display for the best viewing angle.
5 Adjust the controls to get the best picture. After you see the Windows
desktop, press the
image to the ideal settings. Adjust other display settings by using the
On-Screen Display (OSD). For more information, see “Adjusting display
settings” on page 6.
ImportantWhen adjusting your display settings, always press the
AUTO/SET button to automatically adjust your display
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 1280 × 1024.
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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) tha t 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 button
Menu selection arrows
■ OSD. Press to view the OSD. Press again to exit.
■ Arrows.
OSD active: Press to select or adjust OSD options.
OSD inactive: Press and to adjust the contrast. Press and to
adjust the brightness.
■ Auto/Set.
OSD active: Press to enter a selection in the OSD.
OSD inactive: Press the
display’s position, clock, and phase.
AUTO/SET button to automatically optimi ze your
AUTO/SET button
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