Gateway EV Series User Manual

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Contents
1 Using Your EV Series Monitor
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Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installing the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Removing the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Starting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
OSD options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ENERGY STAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Energy declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
No picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Picture is scrambled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display colors are wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Picture is fuzzy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Picture bounces, jitters, or has waves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Picture has shadows or “ghosts” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Color is not uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Image is not sized or centered properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Image cannot be adjusted full screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ECO document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2 Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
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Gateway EV Series Specifications

General

Brand	Gateway
Model	EV Series
Category	Monitor
Language	English

Summary

Using Your EV Series Monitor

Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for operating the monitor safely and avoiding hazards.

Monitor Installation

Steps for attaching the base and connecting power and video cables.

Removing the Base

Instructions on how to detach the monitor stand from the base unit.

Starting the Monitor

Procedure for powering on the monitor and computer for initial use.

Display Settings and OSD Options

Guide to using OSD controls for image adjustments like contrast, brightness, and video modes.

Power Management

Details on ENERGY STAR compliance and energy-saving modes (Standby, Off).

Maintenance

Recommendations for keeping the monitor in good working condition and cleaning instructions.

Troubleshooting Display Problems

Solutions for common issues like no picture, scrambled image, fuzzy display, and color problems.

ECO Document

TCO Approvals and Environmental Impact

Information on TCO’95/TCO'99 approvals and environmental considerations for computer products.

Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

Important Safety Information

Essential safety instructions for setting up and using the Gateway system.

Care During Use

Guidelines for safe operation, cleaning, and handling potential hazards.

Regulatory Compliance Statements

Statements regarding FCC (US), ICES-003 (Canada), European, and other international standards.