Gateway FHX2300 - Manual (Page 10)

CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor
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Starting the monitor
Using the OSD and menu buttons
This monitor features an onscreen display (OSD) and menu buttons that let you turn the monitor
on and off, and adjust contrast, brightness, and other settings. For more information on menu
buttons, see
“Using the Menu and quick key buttons” on page 6 .
Turning on the monitor
To start the monitor:
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2 Turn on your computer. When your computer is running, the power icon above the power
button should be blue. Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to appear. If the power
LED is not blue or you do not see a display image, check the connections. For more
troubleshooting information,
see “Troubleshooting” on page 11 .
3 Adjust the tilt of the monitor for the best viewing angle.
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5 Use the onscreen display (OSD) to adjust other monitor settings. For more information, see
“Adjusting monitor settings” on page 6 .
Adjusting monitor settings
Windows) to adjust the display image. For more information about computer controls, see
“Changing Windows screen settings” on page 8 .
Using the Menu and quick key buttons
Using the Auto button
Press the Auto button to automatically configure the settings. If you are in the Settings menu,
pressing the Auto button will return you to the previous menu.
Press the power button below the monitor's power icon. The power LED on the
front panel close to the power button changes from clear (off) to blue (on).
After you see the Windows desktop, press the lit button on the front of your monitor to
call out the menu, then press (Auto) to automatically adjust your display image to the
ideal settings.
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Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through
adjust contrast, brightness,
and other settings for the monitor. The monitor saves changes you make to the settings , even if you turn off
the monitor. Your monitor has two menu levels, and the functionality of the buttons depends on the menu
that is currently open:
The Volume (<)/Theme mode(>) quick key lets you quickly change some of
• The main menu lets you precisely adjust all levels of settings.
This monitor features an onscreen display (OSD) and menu buttons that let you
the most commonly accessed settings.