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

<20 W

 

 

 

Standby

Orange

<2 W

 

 

 

Off

Off

<1 W

 

 

 

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

You can change your monitor’s power management settings using the Windows Control Panel. For more information, see your computer’s User Guide.

Maintaining

To keep your monitor in optimal working order:

•Do not block the ventilation holes.

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

•Keep your monitor away from radiators or heat vents.

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

Troubleshooting

Important

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

If you have problems with your monitor, the information in this troubleshooting section may help you solve them.

No power

Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of your monitor and the power outlet. For more information about connecting the power cord, see “Connecting your monitor” on page 2.

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