ViewSonic E70f User manual

User Guide
With Plug & Play ✘
17" (16" Viewable Diagonal)
E70f/E70fb Color Monitor

Contents
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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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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2001. All right reserved.
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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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

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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 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

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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)