Gateway FHX2303L User manual

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USERGUIDE
FHX2303L 2 555 inch Widescreen LCD Monitor3-

Contents
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Chapter 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Connecting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting video inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting audio input . . . . .
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Connecting the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting a security cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Basic front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjusting the angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Starting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting monitor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the shortcut Menu ..........................................................................
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eColor management ............................................................................................
Operation instruction ................................................................................
Features and Benifits ..............................................................................
Adjusting the OSD settings...................................................................................
Adjust the picture quality .........................................................................
Adjust the OSD position ..........................................................................
Adjust the setting ..... ..............................................................................
Production information ...........................................................................10
Changing Windows screen settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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Changing color depth and screen resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard timing table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Energy declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
No power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
No picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Display colors are wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Picture has shadows or “ghosts” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Color is not uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Image is not sized or centered correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Technical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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CHAPTER 1
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Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel
Monitor
•Connecting the monitor
•Adjusting the angle
•Starting the monitor
•Adjusting monitor settings
•Changing Windows screen settings
•Power management
•Maintenace
•Troubleshooting
•FAQs
•eColor management
•Adjusting the OSD settings

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Connecting the monitor
Connecting video inputs
To connect video sources to your monitor:
1Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each.
2Connect the blue VGA video cable to the blue VGA video connector under the back of the
display.
3Ensure your computer is turned off. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the video
port on the back of your computer.
- OR -
If your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable to the white
connector under the back of the display. (option)

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To connect audio source to your monitor:
1Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each.
2Connect the audio cable to the audio connector under the back of the display.
3Ensure your computer is turned off. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio
port on the back of your computer.
Connecting audio input (option)
- OR -
If your computer has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), connect a HDMI cable
to the black connector under the back of the display. (option)

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Connecting the power
Connect the power:
1Position your monitor so you can reach the back, then connect the power cord to the power
connector at the back of the monitor.
2Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded power outlet. We recommend using a surge
protector to protect your monitor from voltage spikes.
3To make sure that the monitor’s power is correctly connected, check the power icon above
the power button. The power icon should be white. If the power icon is not lit, power is
not connected.
DC
DC-IN
Connecting a security cable
You can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or to another heavy object) with a cable lock.
To connect a cable lock, follow the cable lock’s instructions to connect it to the Kensington lock
slot at the back of your monitor (cable lock not included).
Kensington lock slot

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Basic front view
Your monitor has menu buttons to ensure ease of use.
Adjusting the angle
Ergonomic guidelines
The recommended screen positioning is based upon the following guildelines. These guidelines
are based on available scientific literature and published standards.
Screen height
The recommended screen height for displays (except in special circumstances, such as for bifocal
use) is that the top of the display should be set at or slightly below (about 1 inch or 25 mm) your
eye level while you are sitting in a comfortable working posture. This guideline places the center
of the screen at an ideal 5 ° to ° viewing angle for most desktop displays. If the display has
multiple users, the screen height should be easily adjustable to accommodate each user’s height
and preference.
Screen tilt
The screen should be tilted so your line of sight is perpendicular to the screen. This angle creates
the most consistent viewing distance when scanning from the top of the screen to the bottom.
You may need to adjust lighting to avoid screen glare when the screen is tilted upward.
Screen distance from user
The screen should first be placed at arm’s length from the user, then adjusted back and forth to
suit individual preference.
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Starting the monitor
Adjusting monitor settings
Press the function button to open the shortcut menu. The shortcut menu lets you
quickly select the most commonly accessed settings.
Empowering:
Press the Empowering Key to open the eColor Management OSD and access
the scenario modes.
AUTOAutoAdjust:
Press this button to activate the Auto Adjustment function. The Auto Adjustment
function is used to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus.
MENUOSDfunctions:
Press this botton to activate the OSD menu.
VolumeUp/Down:
Press to adjust volume(only Audio-Input Mode)(Optional).
INPUTInputKey:
Use Input key to select from different video sources that may be connected to
your monitor.
(a) VGA input (b) DVI input (c) HDMI input
As you cycle through the sources you will see the following messages on right top
side of screen to indicate currently selected input source. It may take 1 or 2
seconds for the image to appear.
VGA or DVI or HDMI
If either VGA or DVI input is selected ,but the VGA and DVI cables are not con-
nected, a floating dialog box indicates:
“No Cable Connect” or “No Signal”
Using the Shortcut Menu
Power Switch / Power LED:
To turn the monitor ON or OFF.
Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON.

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eColorManagement
Operationinstructions
FeaturesandBenefits
Step 1: Press “ “ Key to open the eColor Management OSD and
access the scenario modes
Step 2:Press “ “ or “ ” to select the mode
Step 3:Press “ Adjust/Exit “ Key to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust.
Main
Menu
icon
Sub
Menu
icon
Sub
Menu
item Description
N/A User mode User defined. Settings can be fine-tuned to
suit any situation
N/A ECO mode Adjust the settings to reduce power
consumption
N/A Standard
mode
Default Setting. Reflects native display
capability
N/A Grahpic
mode
Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail.
Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant
colors with sharp detail.
N/A Movie
mode
Displays scenes in clearest detail. Presents
great visuals, even in unsuitably-lit
environments.

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Adjusting the O D settings
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Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual
product specifications may vary.
The O D can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor.
Press the MENU key to open the O D. You can use the O D to adjust the
picture quality, O D position and general settings. For advanced settings,
please refer to following page:
Adjusting the picture quality
1Press the MENU key to bring up the O D.
2Using the / keys, select Picture from the O D. Then navigate to
the picture element you wish to adjust.
3Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales.
4The Picture menu can be used to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast,
Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities.

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Adjusting the O D position
1Press the MENU key to bring up the O D.
2Using the directional keys, select O D from the on screen display.
Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust.
Adjusting the setting
1Press the MENU key to bring up the O D.
2Using the / keys, select etting from the O D. Then navigate to
the feature you wish to adjust.
3The etting menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language and
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Product information
1Press the MENU key to bring up the O D.
2Using the / keys, select Information from the O D. Then the
basic information of LCD monitor will show up for current input.

Changing Windows screen settings
Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need
to change. You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver.
Changing color depth and screen resolution
Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to
change to suit your needs.
Color depth is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor. Most
images look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. If the color in your
images seems “false” or “jumpy,” especially after you have played a game or run a video-intensive
program, check the color depth setting and return it to the highest color setting, if necessary.
Screen resolution is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to display
images on your monitor. The higher the resolution, the more information and screen components
(such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the monitor.
To change the color depth or screen resolution:
1Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust
Screen Resolution. The Display Settings dialog box opens.
2To change the color depth, click the Colors list, then click the color depth you want.
•Low (8-bit) = 256 colors
•Medium (16-bit) = 65,500 colors
•Highest (32-bit) = 16,700,000 colors
3To change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to the size you prefer.
4Click Apply. If the new settings do not look right, click No. If the new settings make the screen
illegible and you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after several
seconds.
5Click OK, then click Yes to save your changes.
Help
For more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and
Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
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Mode Resolution
1 640x480 60 Hz
2 MAC 640x480 66.66 Hz
3 VESA 720x400 70 Hz
4 SVGA 800x600 56 Hz
5 SVGA 800x600 60 Hz
6 XGA 1024x768 60 Hz
7 XGA 1024x768 70 Hz
8 VESA 1152x864 75 Hz
9 SXGA 1280x1024 60 Hz
10 VESA 1280x720 60 Hz
11 WXGA 1280x800 60 Hz
12 WXGA+ 1440x900 60 Hz
13 WSXGA+ 1680x1050 60 Hz
14 UXGA 1920x1080 60 Hz

Power management
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.
Maintenace
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.
•To clean the monitor, use a soft cloth slightly moistened with water only. Wipe the cabinet,
screen, and controls.
Caution
Do not use any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner. You will permanently
scratch the screen.
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
blinking white .
Energy declaration
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems with the 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 the monitor and the
wall outlet. For more information about connecting the power cord, see “Connecting the monitor”
on page 2.
No picture
•Press (Menu), then (Input) to make sure that you have selected the correct video source.
•Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the monitor and
the wall outlet. For more information about connecting the power cord, see “Connecting the
monitor” on page 2.
•Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and
computer. For more information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the
monitor” on page 2.
•Make sure that the monitor is turned on.
•If the power LED is blinking white:
•Make sure that your computer is turned on.
•Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of sleep
mode.
•Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.
•Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
•Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.
•Turn off the monitor and unplug the video cable from the back of your computer. Turn the
monitor back on and wait for ten seconds. If the monitor is functioning correctly, a “No
Signal” message appears. For more information about connecting the video cable, see
“Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
Display colors are wrong
•Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings.
•Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.
•Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and your
computer. For more information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the
monitor” on page 2.
•Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
•Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.
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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Picture has shadows or “ghosts”
•Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings.
•Remove any extension cables or switchboxes.
•Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and your
computer. For more information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the
monitor” on page 2.
•Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
•Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.
•Make sure that your monitor connection is using the VGA cable that came with your monitor.
Color is not uniform
•Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings.
•Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment
about color uniformity or brightness.
Image is not sized or centered correctly
•Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings.
•Use the position controls to adjust the image. For instructions on how to adjust the display
image position, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on page 6.
The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright
•This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD
screens. Gateway’s inspection standards keep these to a minimum. If you feel these pixels
are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to
identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected.
FAQs
This section contains answers to frequently asked questions.
General
I have the monitor connected to my notebook’s VGA port and I see no image on the screen.
You have two options:
•If your notebook supports dual displays, you can use both your notebook’s display and
this monitor in extended desktop multi-monitor mode. See Windows Help to learn how
to enable multiple monitors.
•You can also use this monitor as your primary monitor and not use the notebook’s
screen. Notebook computers typically have an FNkey combination that lets you toggle
between your notebook’s display and an externally attached display. On Gateway
notebooks, this key combination is FN+F4. The F4 key is located along the top row of
keys. See your notebook user guide for more information.
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How To
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Why does the image looks stretched or fuzzy when I connect the monitor to my computer?
depth and screen resolution” on page 11 .
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•This may be caused by older video drivers on your computer. See the Gateway support Web
site (support.gateway.com) for updated video drivers for your computer. You can also go
directly to your video card’s support Web site for the most up-to-date video drivers. The Web
sites for the major video card manufacturers are:
ATI®: http://ati.amd.com
Intel®: http://www.intel.com
Nvidia®: http://www.nvidia.com
When I run my games, I do not see support for widescreen displays. What can I do?
Newer games are adding support for widescreen displays as the widescreen format becomes more
specific settings and options to configure older games to support widescreen:
http://www.widescreengamingforum.com.
Some adjustments may require you to make changes to the Windows System Registry. We
recommend making a complete system backup before changing the System Registry.
Technical
Why do I see “noise” or “trash” on the screen?
When your display’s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the signal is increased
(up-converted) to match the display capabilities. Up-converting can cause “noise” or “trash.” The
signal on DVI-D is HDCP encoded. Stop and restart the source to allow renegotiation.
What is HDCP and how do I troubleshoot it?
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is a specification developed by the Intel®
Corporation to protect digital entertainment content that uses a digital visual interface (DVI).
HDCP encrypts the transmission of digital content (signal) between the video source (computer,
DVD player, or set-top box) and the digital display (monitor, digital television/DTV, or projector).
HDCP is not designed to prevent copying or recording of digital content, but only to protect the
integrity of the content as transmitted.
How does HDCP work?
Implementation of HDCP requires a license obtainable from the Digital Content Protection, LLC,
which then issues a set of unique secret device keys to all authorized devices. During authentication,
the receiving device only accepts content after it acknowledges the keys. To further prevent stealing
of the data or line tapping, the transmitter and receiver generate a shared secret value that is
constantly checked throughout the transmission. After authentication is established, the
transmitter encrypts the data and sends it to the receiver for decryption.
What happens if I lose signal to the display while watching a movie on a HDCP-equipped
component?
The component must be restarted to establish renegotiation.
popular. Check the game’s Web site for updates. You can also consult the following Web site for
You must adjust the operating system’s display settings to match the monitor’s optimal (native)
I do not see 1920 × 1080 available in the Windows display control panel.
1920× 1080 setting. For information on adjusting settings in Windows Vista, see “Changing color
Make sure that your video card can display at 1920 × 1080 resolution.
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