ViewSonic G70m/G70mb User manual

G70m / Color Monitor
G70mb
With Plug and Play
Full 17" (16.0" Diagonal Viewable)
User Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung
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For Your Records
Write the Serial Number (see back of ViewPanel) and the Purchase Date in the
spaces below. Keep this User Guide as a permanent record of your purchase to
help with identification in the event of theft or loss.
Product Name: ViewSonic G70m/G70mb
Model Number: VCDTS21581-2/3
Document Number: G70m/G70mb_UG_162 (Rev.1B)
Serial Number: __________________
Purchase Date: __________________
Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2000. All right reserved.
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 STA R is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
As an ENERGY STA R®partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STA R ®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.
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes
available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. The
ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunitiy for you to print the regisntration
form, which you may then mail or fax to ViewSonic.
Product Registration

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CONTENTS
For Your Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Getting Started
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Quick Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the Monitor
Setting the Timing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjusting the Screen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Other Information
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Appendix
Power Cord Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Graphics Series ViewSonic G70m/
G70mb 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 '98, Windows 2000, Windows NT (4.0).
Package Contents
Your ViewSonic G70m/G70mb package includes:
•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.
•Always handle your monitor with
care when moving it.
Precautions
•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,
speakers, and televisions.
•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
continue using the monitor.
Getting Started
•ViewSonic G70m/G70mb monitor
with attached video cable
•Power cord
•Audio cable
•Microphone cable
IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures compatibility with Windows
operating systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate
on-screen colors. ViewSonic®recommends that you install both files.
•Setup Guide
•ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
(incudes User Guide PDF file and
INF/ICM Display Optimization
files)

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Installation is complete! Enjoy your
new G70m/G70mb Monitor!
To be best prepared for any future
customer service needs: print this user
guide and write the serial number in
“For Your Records” on page 1. (See
back of monitor.)
To register your product go online to
www.viewsonic.com.
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: Connect a
Macintosh adapter to the video cable,
then to the computer. To order a
Macintosh adapter contact ViewSonic
(see Customer Support).
2Connect power cord
Connect the power cord from a
properly grounded AC outlet to the
monitor.
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 M70/M70B’s 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 manual.
4 Install Display Optimization files
(continued)
(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 Windows Explorer, then double-click
on install.exe.
(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
5 Audio Installation (optional)
•Speakers: Connect audio cable
(limecolored cable) to the
AUDIO OUT port of your computer's
sound card, then to the monitor's
AUDIO IN port (see illustration below).
•Microphone: Connect audio cable (pink
colored cable) to the MIC IN port of
your computer's sound card, then to
the monitor's MIC OUT port (see
illustration below).
6 Use the OnView®controls to adjust
the screen image.
See Using the Monitor (page 5).
Power cords
Video cable
Wall
socket
Microphone
OUT: Connect
to Mic IN port of
computer's
sound card
Audio IN:
Connect to
Audio OUT
port of
computer's
sound card
Microphone IN
(side of monitor):
Connect external
microphone
Audio OUT
(side of monitor):
Connect head-
phones or external
speakers

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Using the Monitor
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
Hertz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView®controls (pages 7-9) to
adjust the screen image.
The recommended timing mode for this monitor is: VESA
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1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
To set the Timing Mode:
1Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows®desktop > Properties >
Settings > Desktop Area > 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,
select a timing mode from the Preset Timing Modes table below.
Preset Timing Modes
VGA 640 x 400 @ 70Hz
VESA 640 x 480 @ 75, 85Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 75Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 85Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 60, 75, 85Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
Macintosh®640 x 480 @ 67Hz
Macintosh 832 x 624 @ 74.6Hz
Macintosh 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
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.
Maximum Refresh Rates
(NI= Non Interlaced)
Using the Monitor
Setting the Timing Mode
1280 x 1024 NI @ 66Hz
1024 x 768 NI @ 87 Hz
800 x 600 NI @ 110Hz
640 x 480 NI @ 120 Hz

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Main Menu
Front Control Panel
To adjust the screen image, follow the instructions in steps through ➏
below. You will use the buttons of the Front Control Panel to adjust the
OnView®controls, which are displayed on the Main Menu (shown below). The
OnView controls are explained on pages 7-9.
Adjusting the Screen Image
* 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 8.
➊
Power light:
Green = On
Orange = Power
Saving
Mode
[▼] and [▲]
decreases or
increases value
of the selected
control
[▼] and [▲] scrolls
up and down Main
Menu to highlight
control (or control
pair)
Button [1] exits
control screen or
Main Menu and
saves adjustments
Button [2]
displays
control screen
for highlighted
control
➌
➎
➋➍
➏
➊
Power
On/Off
Button [1]
displays
Main Menu
Muted-
Audio
Light
Mutes
Audio
Decreases
Audio
Volume
Increases
Audio
Volume
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CONTRAST adjusts foreground white level of screen
image. Press [▼] or [▲] to adjust.
BRIGHTNESS adjusts background black level of screen
image. Press [▼] or [▲] to adjust.
ZOOM expands and contracts the entire screen image. Press
[▼] to contract the image, and [▲] to expand the image.
H. POSITION (Horizontal Position) moves screen image
left or right. [t] moves screen image left, [s] moves screen
image right.
H. SIZE (Horizontal Size) adjusts width of screen image.
[▼] decreases width, [▲] increases width.
V. POSITION (Vertical Position) moves screen image up
and down. [▼] moves screen down, [▲] moves screen up.
V. SIZE (Vertical Size) adjusts height of screen image.
[▼] decreases height, [▲] increases height.
PINCUSHION straightens vertical sides of screen image.
[▼] curves vertical edges inward, [▲] curves vertical edges
outward.
PIN BALANCE curves the screen's vertical edges to the left
or right. [▼] curves vertical edges to left, [▲] curves
vertical edges to right.
OnView
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Controls

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To exit the Main Menu & save changes, press button [1].
TRAPEZOID makes vertical edges of screen image parallel.
[▼]narrows top and widens bottom, [▲] widens top and narrows
bottom.
PARALLELOGRAM slants vertical edges of screen image to left
or right. [▼] slants vertical edges to left, [▲] slants vertical edges to
right.
TILT rotates entire screen image. [▼] rotates screen image counter-
clockwise. [▲] rotates screen image clockwise.
DEGAUSS There are two ways to degauss the monitor;
automatically by turning the monitor on, or manually by selecting
the Degauss control from the OnView Main Menu.
Important: Do not degauss repeatedly. Doing so can be harmful
to the monitor. Wait at least 20 minutes (before selecting this
control again.
VIEWMATCH®COLOR provides four color adjustment options:
three preset color temperatures and USER COLOR which allows
you to adjust red and blue (green is fixed).
Press [▼] or [▲] to select one of the three color temperatures
shown below, then press [2] to activate it. Selecting and activating
USER COLOR displays the screen shown below.
NOTE: The factory setting for the monitor is 9300K, the color
temperature most frequently used in rooms with fluorescent lights.
From this
screen,
press button
[2] to select
Red or Blue,
then press
[▼] or [▲] to
adjust.
USER COLOR

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V. 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.
Press [▼] or [▲] to minimize interference patterns.
H. MOIRE reduces vertical 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.
Press [▼] or [▲] to minimize interference patterns.
LANGUAGE allows you to choose from among five languages for
the OnView menus and adjustment screens; English,
French, German, Italian, and Spanish. To select a language,
press button [2]. To exit this screen, press button [1].
OSD POSITION allows you to move any OnView screen (menu or
adjustment screen) up, down, left, or right. Press button [2] to
select Vertical OSD or Horizontal OSD.
MEMORMEMOR
MEMORMEMOR
MEMORY RECALLY RECALL
Y RECALLY RECALL
Y RECALL returns adjustments back to factory settings
only if the monitor is operating in a factory preset mode (page 11).
Exception: This control does not affect changes made with the
UserUser
UserUser
User color control, which allows you to adjust red, green, and
blue individually.
VIEWMETER®displays the frequency signal input (horizontal
scan and refresh rate) coming from the graphics card in your
computer.
NOTE: See your graphics card's user guide for more details.
To exit the OnView®menu & save changes, press button [1].