ViewSonic P220f - 22" CRT Display User manual

User Guide
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With Plug & Play ✘
22" (20" Viewable Diagonal)
P220f Color Monitor

Contents
Electronic Warranty 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 ................................. 7
Other Information
Specifications ..................................................... 12
Troubleshooting ................................................. 13
Customer Support .............................................. 14
Cleaning the Monitor .......................................... 15
Limited Warranty ................................................ 16
Appendix
Power Cord Safety Guidelines ........................... 17
FCC Information................................................. 18
ViewSonic P220f 105/02/03 B
OSD Lock Setting ................................................ 6

Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2003. 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 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.
Electronic Warranty 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
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 P220f
VCDTS26344-1
A-CD-P220f-3
______________
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Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic color monitor.
Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping
needs.
NOTE: The word “Windows” in this user guide refers to the following refers
to the following Microsoft operating systems: Windows ‘95, Windows NT,
Windows ‘98, Windows 2000,Windows ME (Millennium) and Windows XP.
Package Contents
Your package includes:
•Color monitor
• DB-15 video cable
• Power cord
•ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
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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NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes the
User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. The 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.

Quick Installation
1 Connect video cable(s)
Make sure both the monitor and computer
are powered OFF.
The monitor can be connected to one or two
computers using either the DB-15 video
cable (included) or a BNC video cable
(purchased separately). To toggle between
two computers: connect the DB-15 video
cable from the monitor to the first computer,
and the BNC video cables from the monitor
to the second computer.
Macintosh users: Models older than G3
require a ViewSonic 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 users may
receive a message asking them to install the
P220f INF file.
4 Install Display Optimization 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 the Customer Support
section of 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
Windows Explorer, then double-click on
viewsonic.exe
(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
5 Windows users: Set the Timing
Mode (resolution and refresh rate)
Example: 1600 X 1200 @ 85 Hz.
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
P220f 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 the warranty of your monitor on the
Internet at: www.viewsonic.com
Port for DB-15
video cable
Power Cord
from monitor
to AC outlet
Power Cord
from computer
to AC outlet
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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 mode for this monitor is:
VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz.
To set the Timing Mode:
1Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows®desktop > Properties >
Settings > Desktop Area (Screen Area for Windows 95 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,
select a timing mode from the Preset Timing Modes table below.
WA R N I N G : Do NOT set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the
maximum refresh rates; doing so may result in permanent damage to your
monitor.
(NI = Non Interlaced)
Preset Timing Modes
VGA 640 x480@60Hz
VGA 720 x 400 @ 70 Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 85 Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 85 Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 85 Hz
VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz
VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz
VESA (GTF) 2048 x 1536 @ 60 Hz
Macintosh 1152 x 870 @ 75 Hz
Timing Modes with Maximum Refresh Rates
2048 x 1536 NI @ 68 Hz
1920 x 1440 NI @ 73 Hz
1600 x 1200 NI @ 87 Hz
1280 x 1024 NI @ 101 Hz
1152 x 864 NI @ 118 Hz
1024 x 768 NI @ 132 Hz
800 x 600 NI @ 160Hz
640 x 480 NI @ 160Hz
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OSD Lock Settings
You have the option of using the On Screen Display (OSD) locking feature,
OSD LOCK, to prevent unwanted changes to the current image settings.
•OSD Lock: Press and hold the [1] and [▼]buttons on the face of the monitor
for 5 seconds. The message “OSD LOCK” will then display briefly,
indicating that the OSD image settings are now locked.
•OSD Unlock: Press and hold the [1] and [▼]buttons again for 5 seconds. The
message “OSD UNLOCK” will then display briefly, indicating that the OSD
image settings are now unlocked.

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.
Main Menu with OnView controls
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Power Light
Power On/Off
Displays control screen for
highlighted control (or pair
of controls). Also, toggles
between pairs of controls on
some control screens.
Displays Main Menu;
also saves changes/
exits Main Menu.
Scrolls through menu
options and adjusts
the displayed control.
Front Control Panel
Zoom expands and contracts the entire screen image

To adjust the screen image:
1To display the Main Menu (parts 1-3 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.
With Main Menu
highlighted, as
shown on the left,
press button [2] to
toggle to the next
Main Menu.
With a control
highlighted, button [2]
displays a control
screen for making
adjustments.
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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.
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.
Zoom expands and contracts the entire 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.