Gateway FPD1976W Starting the monitor

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6Turn on the speaker bar by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise.

Starting the monitor

To start the monitor:

Important

The appearance of your monitor may vary from that shown.

1Press the power button on the front of monitor. The power LED on the power button turns on.

2Turn on your computer.

After your computer is running, the power LED on the 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 18.

3Adjust the tilt of the monitor for the best viewing angle.

Important

When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the Auto button before entering the OSD. This will automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution.

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Contents

Page Page Contents Page •Connecting the monitor •Setting up the optional stand •Setting up the optional speaker bar •Starting the monitor •Adjusting monitor settings Connecting the monitor Page Setting up the optional stand Attaching the USB stand Page Page Adjusting monitor height tension Adjusting monitor tilt tension Ergonomic guidelines Connecting the USB hub Setting up the optional speaker bar Installing the speaker bar Starting the monitor Adjusting monitor settings Monitor buttons On-screendisplay options AdjustingOSDsettings OSDmenus Page Changing Windows screen settings Changing color depth and screen resolution EzTune software Using landscapeandportraitmodes(requiresoptional height-adjustablestand) Video modes Power management ENERGY STAR Energy declaration Maintaining Troubleshooting No power Display colors are wrong Color is not uniform No picture Picture has shadows or “ghosts” Image is not sized or centered correctly The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright Speaker bar does not work Specifications Page •Important safety information •Environmental information •Regulatory compliance statements •Notices Important safety information Setting upyoursystem Careduring use Replacementpartsand accessories Environmental information Recycling Regulatory compliance statements United States of America FCCdeclarationofconformity Notices Trademarkacknowledgments