Page 3 - Using Your
1 1 Using Your EV730 Monitor The EV730 monitor is a high-resolution color monitor with: ■ 1280 × 1024 maximum resolution ■ Unlimited colors ■ Excellent contrast and legibility ■ Reduced power usage The microprocessor-based on-screen display (OSD) controls let you adjust a variety of image settings.
Page 4 - Setting up the monitor
2 Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor www.gateway.com 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 computer for the first time, see the setup poster for more information about connecting add...
Page 5 - To connect the power and video cables:
3 Setting up the monitor www.gateway.com To connect the power and video cables: 1 Position the monitor and your computer so you can easily get at the back panel of each. Make sure that all power cables can reach a correctly grounded electrical outlet. 2 Connect the video cable to the matching (blue)...
Page 7 - Removing the base
5 Setting up the monitor www.gateway.com Removing the base To remove the base: 1 Turn off your computer, then disconnect the monitor’s power cable. 2 Carefully set the monitor on its side with the bottom of the monitor facing you. 3 Rotate the base so you can easily get to the retaining latch on the...
Page 8 - Starting the monitor; To start the monitor:
6 Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor www.gateway.com Starting the monitor To start the monitor: 1 Press the power button. The power LED turns green, and the monitor demagnetizes itself for about three seconds. Left arrow Right arrow Powerbutton Power LED Menu button Selectbutton
Page 10 - Adjusting monitor settings; To adjust the monitor settings:
8 Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor settings This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust and save contrast, brightness, and other settings for the display image. ■ Menu . Press to view the OSD. Press again to exit. ■ (left) . Press to mov...
Page 11 - OSD options
9 Adjusting monitor settings www.gateway.com OSD options Main menu Option Contrast. Increases or decreases display image contrast. Brightness. Increases or decreases display image brightness. Horizontal Position (H Position). Moves the display image to the left or right side of the screen. Horizonta...
Page 13 - Software controls; Adjusting the color depth; To change the color depth:
11 Adjusting monitor settings www.gateway.com Software controls Adjusting the color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change. Adjusting the color depth Color depth is the number of colors the video card uses. Most images look best displayed with t...
Page 15 - Adjusting the screen resolution
13 Adjusting monitor settings www.gateway.com Adjusting the screen resolution You can change the screen resolution to a size you prefer. For example, you can increase the resolution to fit more icons on your desktop, or you can decrease the resolution to make reading and identifying objects on the m...
Page 17 - Power management; ENERGY STAR; Energy declaration
15 Power management www.gateway.com 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 encour...
Page 18 - Maintenance
16 Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor www.gateway.com Maintenance 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 sunligh...
Page 19 - Troubleshooting; No picture
17 Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Troubleshooting If you have problems with the monitor, the information in this troubleshooting section may help you solve them. No picture ■ Make sure that the monitor is turned on. ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the moni...
Page 20 - Picture is scrambled; To reset the monitor settings:
18 Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor www.gateway.com Picture is scrambled If the picture is scrambled or does not look right, you can reset the monitor to its default video mode and resolution settings. To reset the monitor settings: 1 Restart your computer, then press and hold F8 while your compu...
Page 21 - Display colors are wrong; Picture is fuzzy; Picture has shadows or “ghosts”
19 Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Display colors are wrong ■ Restart your computer with the monitor turned on. ■ Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of your computer. For more information about connecting the video cable, see “Setting up the monitor” on page 2. ■ Make s...
Page 22 - Color is not uniform; Image is not sized or centered correctly
20 Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor www.gateway.com Color is not uniform Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity. Make sure that: ■ Non-shielded speakers are not placed too close to the monitor. ■ The monitor is not positio...
Page 23 - Specifications
21 Specifications www.gateway.com 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 17 inches diagonal (1...
Page 25 - Legal Information
A 23 Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Important safety information Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the ...
Page 28 - United States of America
26 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device...
Page 29 - Canada; California Proposition 65 Warning
27 Regulatory compliance statements www.gateway.com Canada Industry Canada (IC)Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. Le présent...
Page 30 - Notices
28 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Notices Copyright © 2003 Gateway, Inc.All Rights Reserved14303 Gateway PlacePoway, CA 92064 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or tran...
