ViewSonic E70f User manual

User Guide

With Plug & Play

✘

17" (16" Viewable Diagonal)

E70f/E70fb Color Monitor

Contents

ViewSonic E70f/E70fb 1

For Your Records ..................................................................2

Getting Started

Package Contents .................................................................3

Precautions ...........................................................................3

Quick Installation ...................................................................4

Using the Monitor

Setting the Timing Mode .......................................................

Adjusting the Screen Image ..................................................6

OnView® Main Menu ........................................................7

Other Information

Specifications ......................................................................11

Troubleshooting...................................................................12

Customer Support ...............................................................13

Cleaning the Monitor ...........................................................14

Limited Warranty .................................................................1

Appendix

Power Cord Safety Guidelines ............................................16

FCC Information ..................................................................17

CE Conformity (For European models only) .......................17

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Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademar s of Apple Computer, Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademar s of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademar s of

ViewSonic Corporation.

VESA is a registered trademar of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and DDC

are trademar s of VESA.

ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademar of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

As an ENERGY STAR® partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions

contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this

material, or the performance or use this product.

In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to

change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without

notice.

No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose

without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.

Electronic arranty Registration

To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes

available, please register your monitor's warranty on the Internet at:

http://www.viewsonic.com

For Your Records

Product Name:

Model Number:

Document Number

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

ViewSonic E70f/E70fb

VCDTS21683-1

E70f_UG_75_(REV.1C)

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ViewSonic E70f/E70fb 3

Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic E70f/E70fb color monitor.

Important Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping

needs.

NOT : This product was designed for operation in the magnetic fields of the

hemisphere where it was purchased.

Package Contents

Yo u r ViewSonic E70f/E70fb pac age includes:

• ViewSonic E70f/E70fb monitor

• Video cable (attached)

• Power cord

• Quic start guide

• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM

Display Optimization files.

NOT : The supplied INF file ensures compatibility with Windows operating

systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen

colors. ViewSonic® recommends that you install both files.

Precautions

• For best viewing conditions sit at least 18"

from the monitor.

• AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN WITH

YOUR FINGERS. Oils from the s in are

difficult to remove.

• NEVER REMOVE THE REAR COVER. The

monitor contains high-voltage parts. You may

suffer serious injury if you touch these parts.

• Avoid exposing the monitor to direct sunlight

or another heat source. The monitor should be

facing away from direct sunlight to reduce

glare.

• Always handle your monitor with care when

moving it.

• Choose a well ventilated area to position your

monitor. Do not place anything on the

monitor that prevents adequate dissipation

of heat.

• Ensure the area around the monitor is clean

and free of moisture.

• Keep the monitor away from magnets,

motors, transformers, spea ers, and

televisions.

• Do not place heavy objects on the monitor,

video cable, or power cord.

• If smo e, abnormal noise, or strange odor is

present, immediately switch the monitor off

and call your dealer or ViewSonic. It is

dangerous to continue using the monitor.

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Quick Installation

1 Connect video cable

Ma e sure both the monitor and computer

are powered OFF.

Connect the video cable to the computer.

Macintosh® users Models older than G3

require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the

adapter to the computer and plug the video

cable into the adapter.

To order a ViewSonic® Macintosh adapter,

contact ViewSonic. See Customer Support

on page 13.

2 Connect power cord

Connect the power cord to a properly

grounded AC outlet.

3 Power-ON monitor and computer

Power-ON the monitor, then power-ON the

computer. This sequence (monitor before

computer) is very important.

NOT : At this point Windows® 95/98/2000

users may receive a message as ing them to

install the E70f/E70fb INF file.

4 Install display optimization files

(INF and ICM files)

(1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM

into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

NOT : If your computer does not have a

CD-ROM drive, see Customer Support in

this user guide.

(2) Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start.

NOT : If your CD-ROM does not auto-

start: double-clic on the CD-ROM icon in

the Windows Explorer, then double-clic on

install.exe

(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.

5 indows users: Set the Timing

Mode (resolution and refresh

rate)

Example 1024 X 768 @ 75 Hz.

For instructions on changing the resolution

and refresh rate, see the user guide for your

computer's graphics card.

Installation is complete.

njoy your new ViewSonic 70f/ 70fb

monitor.

To be best prepared for any future customer

service needs:

• Write the serial number (see bac of the

monitor) in “For Your Records” on

page 2 of this guide.

• Register the warranty of your monitor on

the Internet at:

www.viewsonic.com/registration/

AC wall

outlet

Video cable

Power cord

ViewSonic E70f/E70fb 5

Using the Monitor

Setting the Timing Mode

Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the

screen image and minimizing eye strain. The timing mode consists of the

resolution (example 1024 x 768) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency;

example 75 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls

to adjust the screen image.

The recommended timing mode for this monitor is:

V SA 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz.

To set the Timing Mode:

1Set the resolution: Right-clic on the Windows® des top > Properties >

Settings > Desktop Area > set the resolution.

Note: Windows 98 and 2000 users select Screen Area in place of Desktop

Area.

2Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.

NOT : To minimize the adjustments required for an optimal screen image,

select a timing mode from the Preset Timing Modes table below.

WARNING: Do NOT set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the

maximum refresh rate for each resolution (see below). Doing so may result in

permanent damage to your monitor.

(NI = Non Interlaced)

Preset Timing Modes

VGA 600 x 400 @ 70 Hz

VESA® 600 x 480 @ 7 , 8 Hz

VESA 800 x 600 @ 7 , 8 Hz

VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz

VESA 1024 x 768 @ 8 Hz

VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz

Macintosh® 640 x 480 @ 67 Hz

Macintosh 832 x 624 @ 7 Hz

Macintosh 1024 x 768 @ 7 Hz

Timing Modes with Maximum Refresh Rates

1280 x 1024 NI @ 66 Hz

1024 x 768 NI @ 87 Hz

800 x 600 NI @ 110 Hz

640 x 480 NI @ 120 Hz

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Adjusting the Screen Image

With the Main Menu (shown below) displayed, use the buttons on the front

control panel to adjust the OnView® controls, which display on the screen. The

OnView controls are explained at the top of the next page and are defined in

“Main Menu Controls” on page 8.

* The monitor automatically degausses each time you turn it on, removing the buildup of magnetic

fields that can affect color purity and convergence. To prevent possible damage, if you turn the

monitor off, then immediately on again, wait 20 minutes before doing this again. Do not turn the

monitor on and off repeatedly. To manually degauss the monitor, see the instructions on page 9.

Scroll and

adjustment

buttons

Main Menu

and Save

button [1]. Power

On/Off button*

Select

button [2]

Power

light

Main Menu

With OnView controls

Front Control Panel

ViewSonic E70f/E70fb 7

Do the following to adjust the screen image:

1To display the Main Menu, press button [1]

2To select a control you want to adjust, press ▲ or ▼ to scroll up or down the

Main Menu

3To display the control screen for the selected control, press button [2]

4To adjust the selected control, press the up ▲ or down ▼ buttons

5To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1]

OnView® Main Menu

The menus shown below are parts one and two of the Main Menu.

Shortcut Before displaying the Main Menu, press [1] or [2] to display the

Contrast/Brightness control screen.

NOT : Some controls on the Main Menu are listed in pairs, such as Contrast/

Brightness.

Press button [2] to toggle between control pairs after displaying a control screen

(Step 3 above).

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Main Menu Controls

The menu items shown below can be adjusted by using the up ▲ and down ▼

buttons.

Control Explanation

Contrast adjusts the difference between the image

bac ground (blac level) and the foreground (white level).

Brightness adjusts bac ground blac level of the screen

image.

Zoom resizes the height and width of screen image.

Horizontal Size adjusts the width of the screen image.

Horizontal Position moves the screen image left or right.

Vertical Size adjusts the height of the screen image.

Vertical Position moves the screen image up or down.

Pincushion curves the vertical sides of the screen image.

Pin Balance curves the vertical edges of the screen to the

left or right.

Trap ezo id ma es the vertical edges of the screen image

parallel.

Parallel slants the vertical edges of the screen image.

Tilt rotates the entire screen image.

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Degauss removes the build-up of magnetic fields that can

cause irregular colors to appear around the edges of screen

images. Your monitor will degauss automatically each time

you power it on.

To degauss your monitor manually, select Degauss on the

on-screen menu and press button [2].

Important: Do not degauss repeatedly. Doing so can be

harmful to the monitor. Wait at least 20 minutes before using

this control again.

ViewMatch® Color provides several color options: several

preset color temperatures and User Color which allows you

to adjust red (R), green (G), and blue (B). The factory

setting for this product is 9300K (9300° Kelvin).

9300K — Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white

(used in most office settings with fluorescent lighting).

6500K — Adds red to the screen image for warmer white

and richer red.

5000K — Adds blue and green to the screen image for a

dar er color.

User Color — Individual adjustments for red, green, and

blue.

H. Moire (horizontal moire) reduces horizontal interference

patterns that appear as ripples, waves, or unwanted

bac ground color textures. Interference patterns of this type

are most noticeable when viewing images having closely

spaced lines or finely detailed patterns.

V. Moire (vertical moire) reduces vertical interference

patterns that appear as ripples, waves, or unwanted

bac ground color textures. Interference patterns of this type

are most noticeable when viewing images having closely

spaced lines or finely detailed patterns.

Language allows you to choose from among several

languages for the menus and control screens: English,

French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

OSD Position allows you to move the on-screen

display menus and control screens.

Control Explanation (Continued)

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