Gateway LE500 User manual

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Contents
1 Using Your LE500 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Setting up the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Removing the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Starting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
OSD options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ENERGY STAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Energy declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
No picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Picture is scrambled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Display colors are wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Picture is fuzzy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Picture bounces, jitters, or has waves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Picture has shadows or “ghosts” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Color is not uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Image is not sized or centered properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Image cannot be adjusted full screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2 Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Using Your
LE500 Monitor
This monitor provides high resolution performance and operates in a variety of video
modes. The flat square tube design makes images easier to see.
The Microprocessor-based On-Screen Display (OSD) controls let you adjust a variety of
image settings.

2Using Your LE500 Monitor
Safety precautions
nRead all instructions before using the monitor, and save them for later use.
nFollow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
nTo avoid electrical shock, never open the monitor case.
nNever use the monitor if the power cable has been damaged. Do not allow anything
to rest on the power cable.
nThe openings in the monitor cabinet are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these
openings. Do not insert anything into these openings. If you put the monitor in a
bookcase or some other enclosed space, be sure to leave space for ventilation.
nDo not expose the monitor to rain or use near water. Turning on a monitor that has
been exposed to moisture will cause damage. If the monitor gets wet, unplug it, and
contact technical support.
nThis monitor is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug as a safety feature. This
plug will only fit into a grounding-type outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug
into an outlet, contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet. Do not try to
remove any of the prongs.
nIf any problems occur, unplug the monitor and contact technical support.

Setting up the monitor 3
Setting up the monitor
Setting up the monitor consists of two procedures: attaching the base and connecting the
monitor cables.
If you are setting up your system for the first time, refer to the setup poster for more
information about connecting additional peripherals.
To attach the base:
1Carefully set the monitor on its side with the bottom of the monitor facing you.
2Hold the base so that the narrow end is pointed toward the back of the monitor.
3Align the four hooks on the bottom of the base with the corresponding slots on the
bottom of the monitor.
4Slide the base toward the front of the monitor so that all hooks are securely in place.
A retaining latch built into the base clicks into place when the base is correctly
attached.
5Carefully set the monitor upright and place the monitor on a sturdy, level surface.

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To connect the power and video cables:
1Position the monitor and the computer so that you can easily get at the back panel
of each. Make sure all power cables can reach a properly grounded electrical outlet.
AAC power connector
BVideo cable (permanently connected)
2Connect the video cable to the matching blue video connector on the back of your
computer.
3Tighten the screws on the video cable connectors to keep them from coming loose.
Tightening the screws also prevents radio and TV interference.
4Connect the power cord that came with the monitor to the AC power connector at
the back of the monitor. To maintain FCC standards, only use the cord that came
with the monitor.
5Plug the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Removing the base
To remove the base:
1Turn off the system, then disconnect the monitor’s video and power cables.
2Carefully set the monitor on its side with the bottom of the monitor facing you.
3Rotate the base so that you can easily get to the retaining latch on the bottom of the
monitor.
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Setting up the monitor 5
4Press down on the retaining latch. While holding down the latch, slide the base toward
the back of the monitor.

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Starting the monitor
To start the monitor:
1Press the power button once. The power LED lights and the monitor demagnetizes
itself for about five seconds.
2Turn on the computer.
3Once the system is running, the power LED on the monitor should be green. If not,
check the connections. For troubleshooting information, see the “Troubleshooting”
section of this guide.
4Adjust the controls to get the best picture. Experiment with the display settings to
choose the ideal image size and position for you. See the “Adjusting display settings”
section in this guide for information about changing your display.
Caution Do not store tapes or diskettes next to the monitor because
the monitor generates a strong magnetic field during
startup. This field can erase or damage data stored on
magnetic tapes or diskettes.

Adjusting display settings 7
Adjusting display settings
This monitor features an On Screen Display (OSD) that lets you adjust and save contrast,
brightness, and other visual settings for the display image.
AButton 1. Press to view the OSD.
BLeft arrow button. Press to move between the OSD options. After selecting
an option, use to adjust the setting.
CRight arrow button. Press to move between OSD options. After selecting
an option, use to adjust the setting.
DButton 2. Press to select an OSD option.
EPower button
FPower LED
The system saves any changes you make to the settings, even if you turn off the monitor.
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OSD options
Icon Options
Contrast increases or decreases display image contrast.
Brightness increases or decreases display image brightness.
Horizontal Size increases or decreases the width of the display
image.
Horizontal Position moves the display image to the left or right side
of the screen.
Vertical Size increases or decreases the height of the display image.
Vertical Position moves the display image to the top or bottom of
the screen.
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Adjusting display settings 9
To adjust the display settings:
1Press Button 1. The OSD menu opens.
2Use the arrow buttons to highlight an option. The name of the highlighted option
appears at the bottom of the menu.
3Press Button 2 to select the highlighted option, then use the arrows to adjust it. Some
options can only be enabled or disabled.
Press Button 1 to return to the menu and make more changes.
4When you have finished making all selections, press Button 1 to exit the OSD.
Pincushion curves the sides of the display image inward or outward.
Trapezoid increases or decreases the trapezoid
distortion of the display image.
Rotation rotates the display to the left or right.
Color opens the color menu.
Language changes the display language for the OSD control system.
Display Frequency displays the horizontal and vertical frequency
settings of your monitor.
Degauss removes magnetic discoloration from the display image.
Recall returns most options to the original factory default settings.
Horizontal Moire removes horizontal moire effects from image.
Vertical Moire removes vertical moire effects from image.
Icon Options

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Video modes
If you are playing a game or using a program that does not look right, you can select from
several preset modes that may improve the display. Refer to the documentation that came
with the game or program for suggested display modes. The preset video modes are:
If one of the preset modes does not fix the problem, you can make changes to the settings.
They will be stored so that you can recall them later.
For information about adjusting your monitor’s contrast and brightness, see the “Adjusting
Display Settings” section of this manual.
Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal
Frequency
Vertical
Frequency
1 VESA 640 ×480 31.469 KHz 60 Hz
2 VESA 640 ×480 37.500 KHz 75 Hz
3 DOS 720 ×400 31.470 KHz 70 Hz
4 VESA 800 ×600 37.879 KHz 60 Hz
5 VESA 800 ×600 46.875 KHz 75 Hz
6 VESA 1024 ×768 48.363 KHz 60 Hz
7 VESA 1024 ×768 60.023 KHz 75 Hz

Power management 11
Power management
ENERGY STAR
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
This monitor complies with the EPA's International ENERGY STAR Program, which is
a program designed to have manufacturers of computer equipment build circuitry into their
products to reduce energy consumption during time of non-use.
Energy declaration
When connected to a computer that supports the VESA Display Power Management
Signaling (DPMS) Protocol, this monitor can conserve significant energy by reducing
power consumption during periods of non-use. When the computer goes into the energy
saving mode (Standby), the monitor goes into a suspended operating state and the power
LED light changes from a green color to an amber color.
After an extended period in the suspended mode, the monitor will then enter the Off mode
(different from total shut down). In the Off mode the Power LED will still show amber.
By following these conventions the power can be reduced to the following levels:
To “wake” the monitor when it is in Standby or Off mode, move your mouse or press any
keyboard key.
You can change the period of time after which the monitor enters these low power states
by accessing the power management options in the Control Panel.
VESA state LED
indicator
Power consumption
On Green
Standby Amber Less than 10 W
Off Amber Less than 5 W

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Maintenance
To keep your monitor in optimal working order:
nDo not block the ventilation holes.
nDo not expose the monitor to rain or use near water.
nKeep the monitor away from radiators or heat vents.
nKeep the monitor out of direct sunlight.
nKeep the monitor away from any equipment that generates a magnetic field.
nClean the monitor using a soft cloth lightly moistened with water. Wipe the cabinet,
glass panel, and controls.
Caution Do not use any type of abrasive pad or cleaner. You can
permanently scratch the glass panel.

Troubleshooting 13
Troubleshooting
If you have problems with your monitor, this troubleshooting section may help you identify
and fix them.
No picture
nMake sure the power cord is properly connected to both the back of the monitor and
the wall outlet.
nMake sure the video cable is securely connected to the back of the computer.
nMake sure the monitor power button is on.
nIf the power saving indicator is orange or blinking orange:
nMake sure that the computer is on.
nMove the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out
of sleep mode.
nCheck the video connector and the end of the video cable for any pins that
might be bent or pushed in.
nMake sure that the video cable is not damaged.
nRestart the computer with the monitor turned on.
nPerform a monitor self-test by turning off your monitor and unplugging the video
cable from the back of the computer. Turn the monitor back on and wait for ten
seconds. If the monitor is functioning properly, a self-diagnostic screen appears.
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 is scrambled
If your picture is scrambled or does not look right, you can reset your monitor to its default
video mode and resolution settings. See the “Adjusting display settings” section of this
guide for more information.
To reset your monitor to its default settings:
1Start the system.
2Press CTRL.
3Select Safe mode. Windows starts in a “safe mode,” which means that most drivers
are not loaded.
4Click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window
opens.
5Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window opens.
6Click the Settings tab.
7Click Advanced. The Advanced Display Properties window opens.
8Click the Monitor tab.
9Click Change. The Select Device window opens.
10 Select Plug and Play monitor (VESA DDC) by following the on-screen instructions.
11 Restart Windows.
Display colors are wrong
nCheck the video connector and the end of the video cable for any pins that might
be bent or pushed in.
nMake sure the video cable is securely connected to the back of the computer.
nMake sure that the video cable is not damaged.
nRestart the system (leaving the monitor on).
Picture is fuzzy
Adjust the contrast and brightness controls to improve the display image. See the
“Adjusting display settings” section of this guide for more information.

Troubleshooting 15
Picture bounces, jitters, or has waves
Make sure that:
nNon-shielded speakers are not placed too close to the monitor.
nThe monitor is not positioned too close to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent
light, metal shelf, or laser printer.
nIf none of these suggestions solves the problem, try plugging the monitor into another
outlet, preferably one on a different circuit.
Picture has shadows or “ghosts”
nRemove any extension cables or switchboxes.
nCheck the video connector and the end of the video cable for any pins that might
be bent or pushed in.
nMake sure the video cable is securely connected to the back of the monitor and to
the back of the computer.
nMake sure that the video cable is not damaged.

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Color is not uniform
Make sure the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment
about color uniformity.
Make sure that:
nNon-shielded speakers are not placed too close to the monitor.
nThe monitor is not positioned too close to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent
light, metal shelf, or laser printer.
nYou demagnetize the screen using the degauss feature in the OSD.
Image is not sized or centered properly
Use the size and center controls to adjust the image. See the “Adjusting display settings”
section in this guide for information about the OSD control system.
Image cannot be adjusted full screen
Some video modes used by your monitor produce images that cannot be adjusted all the
way out to the bezel edge (the edge where the screen glass and monitor casing meet).
This condition does not indicate that the monitor is defective.

Specifications 17
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers
to Gateway specifications and may vary with similarly marketed products.
CRT 15-inch diagonal (14 inches viewable),
anti-reflective/anti-glare, 90°deflection, 0.28 mm
dot pitch CRT
Maximum resolution 1280 ×1024
Display colors Unlimited
Scanning frequency Horizontal, 30-69 KHz (automatic)
Vertical, 50-120 Hz (automatic)
Power input AC 90 –264 V, 50/60 Hz, 2.0/1.0 A
Dimensions (with tilt/swivel stand) 14.6 ×15.5 15.8 inches (W ×H×D)
371 ×390.5×393.5 cm (W ×H×D)
Weight 31.0 lbs (14.0 Kg)
Certifications UL, CUL, DHHS, FCC Class B, and VCCI Class 2
Power management Meets ENERGY STAR requirements:
Suspend mode = <15 W
Active-off mode = <5 W

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