ViewSonic G75FB User manual

User Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

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17" (16" Viewable Diagonal)

G75f Color Monitor

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Contents

ViewSonic G75f 1

Product Registration..............................................................2

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

Getting Started

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

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

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

Using the Monitor

Setting the Timing Mode .......................................................5

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

Do the following to adjust the screen image: ....................7

Other Information

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

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

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

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

Limited Warranty .................................................................15

Appendix

Safety Guidelines ................................................................16

Compliance Information ......................................................17

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2 ViewSonic G75f

Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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

ViewSonic Corporation.

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

are trademarks of VESA.

ENERGY STAR®is a registered trademark 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.

Product Registration

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

please register your product on the Internet at:

http://www.viewsonic.com

Product disposal at end of product life

ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation of our environment. Please dispose of this product

properly at the end of its useful life. Your local waste disposal company may provide information

about proper disposal.

For Your Records

Product Name:

Model Number:

Document Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

ViewSonic G75f

VCDTS22294

G75f_UG_130

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G75f ViewSonic 3

Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic G75f color monitor.

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

needs.

NOTE: This product was designed for operation in the magnetic fields of the

hemisphere where it was purchased. Also, the word “Windows” in this user

guide refers to the following Microsoft operating systems: Windows ‘95,

Windows NT, Windows ‘98, Windows 2000 and Windows ME (Millennium).

Package Contents

Your G75f package includes:

• G75f monitor

• Attached DB-15 video cable

• Power cord

•SetupGuide

• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including user guide PDF file and INF/ICM

display optimization files)

NOTE: 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

skin 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.

• Do not place your monitor near a source

of water or moisture.

• Place your monitor in a well ventilated

area. Do not place anything on the

monitor that blocks the ventilation slots

or prevents adequate dissipation of heat.

• Do not place heavy objects on the

monitor, video cable, or power cord.

• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange

odor is present, immediately switch the

monitor off and call your dealer or

ViewSonic. It is dangerous to operate

your monitor under these conditions.

• Keep the monitor away from magnets,

motors, transformers and televisions.

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Quick Installation

1 Connect video cable

Make 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

in this user guide.

2 Connect power cord

Connect the power cord from the monitor 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.

NOTE: At this point Windows 98 users may

receive a message asking them to install the

G75f 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.

NOTE: 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.

NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not auto-start:

double-click on the CD-ROM icon in the

Windows Explorer, then double-click on

install.exe

(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.

5 Windows users: Set the Timing

Mode (resolution and refresh

rate)

Example: 1024 X 768 @ 75Hz.

For instructions on changing the resolution

and refresh rate, see the user guide for your

computer's graphics card.

Installation is complete. Enjoy your new

G75f monitor!

To be best prepared for any future customer

service needs:

Write the serial number (see back of the

monitor) in “For your Records” on page 2 of

this guide.

www.viewsonic.com

Power

Cords

Video Cable

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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 1280 x 1024) 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 modes for this monitor are:

VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz.

To set the Timing Mode:

1Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows®desktop > Properties >

Settings > Desktop Area or Screen Area for Windows 98 and newer > set

the resolution.

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

NOTE: To minimize the adjustments required for an optimal screen image,

selectatimingmodefromthePreset 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 640 x 400 @ 70 Hz

VGA 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz

VESA®640 x 480 @ 75 Hz

VESA 800 x 600 @ 75 Hz

VESA 800 x 600 @ 85 Hz

VESA 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz

VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz

VESA 1024 x 768 @ 85 Hz

VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz

VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz

Macintosh 832 x 624 @ 75 Hz

Macintosh 1152 x 870 @ 75 Hz

Timing Modes with Maximum Refresh Rates

1600 x 1200 NI @ 68 Hz

1280 x 1024 NI @ 80 Hz

1152 x 870 NI @ 93 Hz

1024 x 768 NI @ 105 Hz

800 x 600 NI @ 132 Hz

640 x 480 NI @ 162 Hz

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Adjusting the Screen Image

Beginning with the Main Menu shown below, use the buttons on the front

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

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

are further explained on pages 8-10.

IMPORTANT: The monitor should be warmed up for 30 minutes prior to

making any adjustments.

* 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.

Main Menu with OnView controls

Front Control Panel

Power On/Off

Power Light

Displays Main Menu; also saves

changes/exits Main Menu.

Scroll Up/Down

menu options

Displays control screen for

highlighted control (or pair

of controls). Also, toggles

between pair of controls on

some control screens.

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Do the following to adjust the screen image:

1To display the Main Menu (parts 1 and 2 shown below), press button [1].

2To select a control you want to adjust, press the arrow buttons on the front

control panel of your monitor (▼▲) and scroll through the choices.

When the control you want to adjust is highlighted, press button [2].

NOTE: 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.

3To adjust the selected control, press the arrow buttons (▼▲).

4To save the control setting and Exit the menu, press button [1] twice.

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Main Menu Controls

The menu items shown below can be adjusted by using the arrow buttons (▲▼)

on the front of your monitor.

Control Explanation

Contrast adjusts the difference between the image

background (black level) and the foreground (white level).

Shortcut: Before displaying the Main Menu, press ▼or ▲

to display the Contrast/Brightness control screen.

Brightness adjusts the background black level of the screen

image.

Shortcut: Before displaying the Main Menu, press ▼or ▲

to display the Contrast/Brightness control screen.

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 straightens curves along the vertical edges of

the screen image that bow inward or outward.

Pin Balance straightens curves along the vertical edges of

the screen image that bow in the same direction.

Trapezoid adjusts the top and bottom of the screen image

until they have equal length.

Parallel slants the vertical edges of the screen image until

they are parallel.

V. Linear (Vertical Linearity Center) adjusts the vertical

distortion at the center of the screen image.

NOTE: Vertical Linearity Center is an advanced control and

should be used for setup and calibration only.

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V. L i n e a r S y m (Vertical Linearity Symmetry) minimizes the

distortion (squeezing or stretching) images between the top

and bottom of the screen image.

NOTE: Vertical Linearity Symmetry is an advanced control

and should be used for setup and calibration only

Tilt rotates the entire screen image.

HMoire(Horizontal Moire) reduces vertical interference

patterns that appear as ripples, waves, or unwanted

background color textures.

NOTE: Interference patterns of this type are most

noticeable when viewing images having closely spaced

lines or finely detailed patterns.

VMoire(Vertical Moire) reduces horizontal interference

patterns that appear as ripples, waves, or unwanted

background color textures.

Interference patterns of this type are most noticeable when

viewing images having closely spaced lines or finely

detailed patterns.

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.

ViewMeter®displays the frequencies (horizontal and

vertical) coming from the graphics card of the computer.

Control Explanation (Continued)

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