ViewSonic G75FB User manual

User Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
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With Plug & Play ✘
17" (16" Viewable Diagonal)
G75f Color Monitor
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Contents
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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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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2000. All rights 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 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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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.
Register your product on the Internet at:
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
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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