CHAPTER 1: 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, the monitor can conserve significant energy by reducing power consumption during periods of non-use. When your computer goes into the energy saving mode, the 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

<75 W

 

 

 

Standby

Orange

<5 W

 

 

 

Off

Purple

≤ 2 W

 

 

 

To “wake” the monitor when it is in Standby/Active Off mode, move the mouse or press any keyboard key.

You can change the monitor’s power management settings using the Windows Control Panel.

To access the monitor’s power management options:

1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance.

2Click/Double-click Power Options. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens.

3Click Turn off monitor to open the list of values for this setting, then click the amount of time you want to wait for the monitor to change to Standby mode.

4Click OK. Your settings are saved, and the dialog box closes.

Maintaining

To keep the monitor in optimal working order:

•Do not block the ventilation holes.

•Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water.

•Keep the monitor away from radiators or heat vents.

•Keep the 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 the monitor, use a soft cloth slightly moistened with water only. Wipe the cabinet, screen, and controls.

Troubleshooting

Important

Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for approximately 30 minutes before making any judgments about the picture quality.

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