ViewSonic P90F User manual

Contents
ViewSonic P90f 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
OSD Lock Settings..................................................... 5
Adjusting the Screen Image ....................................... 6
Main Menu Controls ................................................... 8
Other Information
Specifications ........................................................... 11
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 12
Customer Support .................................................... 13
Cleaning the Monitor ................................................ 14
Limited Warranty ...................................................... 15
Appendix
Safety Guidelines ..................................................... 16
Compliance Information for U.S.A............................ 17
CE Conformity for Europe ........................................ 17

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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2001. 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.
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trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.
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are trademarks of VESA.
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As an ENERGY STAR®partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
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contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this
material, or the performance or use of this product.
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change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without
notice.
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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: www.viewsonic.com.The ViewSonic
Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you
may mail or fax to ViewSonic.
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 P90f
VCDTS23483-1
A-CD-P90f-1
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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 Microsoft
operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me
(Millennium Edition), Windows NT, and Windows XP.
Package Contents
Your package includes:
• Color monitor
• DB-15 video cable
• Power cord
• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes 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.
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,
including an open flame. The monitor
should be facing away from direct
sunlight to reduce glare.
• Always handle your monitor with care
when moving it.
• Place your monitor in a well ventilated
area. 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.

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Quick Installation
1 Connect power cord
Connect the power cord to a properly
grounded AC outlet.
2 Connect video cable
Make sure both the monitor and computer
are turned 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.
3 Turn ON monitor and computer
Turn ON the monitor, then turn 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
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 “Cutomer Support”on
page 13.
(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
viewsonic.exe.
(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
5 Windows 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 graphic card’s user
guide.
Installation is complete. Enjoy your new
ViewSonic color 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 2. (See back of monitor.) To register
your product go online to
www.viewsonic.com.
The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also
provides an opportunity for you to print the
registration form which you may mail or fax
to ViewSonic.
Power
cord to
monitor
Power cord to computer
Video cable
from monitor
to computer

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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.
For the best picture quality set your monitor timing mode to:
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 85 Hz.
To set the Resolution:
1Right-click on the Windows desktop.
2Click Properties on the drop-down menu.
3Click the Settings tab.
4Move the slider pointer which displays in the Desktop area or Screen area in
the window.
NOTE: The refresh rate should already be set if you have done the CD
installation (or refer to your graphics card documentation).
OSD Lock Settings
You have the option of using the OSD Lock feature to prevent current image
adjustments from being changed.
•OSD Lock: Press and hold [1] and [J]for 10 seconds. If any buttons are
pressed the message OSD Locked will display for 5 seconds.
•OSD Unlock: Press and hold [1] and [J]again for 10 seconds.

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Adjusting the Screen Image
Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and 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.
Main Menu
With OnView controls
Main Menu
Front Control Panel
Power Light
Power On/Off
Scroll through menu
Displays control screen for
highlighted control (or pair
of controls). Also, toggles
between pairs of controls on
some control screens
options and adjust the
displayed control
Displays Main Menu; also saves
changes/exits Main Menu
One Touch Auto Adjust
Automatically adjusts horizontal and
vertical size and position of the
screen image.

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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 the arrow buttons on the front
control panel of your monitor and scroll through the choices. When the
control you want is highlighted, press button [2].
NOTE: Some controls on the Main Menu are listed in pairs, such as
Contrast/Brightness. Display control screen (sample shown in step 3 below).
Press button [2] to toggle to the next control in the pair.
3To adjust the selected control, such as CONTRAST in the sample below,
press the arrow buttons.
4To save the control setting and Exit the menu press button [1] twice.

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Main Menu Controls
Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up Iand down Jbuttons.
Control Explanation
Contrast adjusts the difference between the image
background (black level) and the foreground (white level).
Brightness adjusts the background black level of the screen
image.
H. Size (Horizontal Size) adjusts width of the screen image.
H. Position (Horizontal Position) moves the screen image
left or right.
V. S iz e (Vertical Size) adjusts the height of the screen
image.
V. Po s i t i o n (Vertical Position) moves the screen image up
or down.
Zoom expands and contracts the entire screen image.
Pincushion curves the vertical edges of the screen image.
Pin Balance curves the vertical edges of the screen image
to the left or right.

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Trapezoid adjusts the top and bottom of the screen image
until they have equal width.
Parallelogram slants the vertical edges of the screen image
until they are parallel.
Rotation rotates the entire screen image.
V. C o nv e r g e n c e (Vertical Convergence) adjusts horizontal
color alignment. For example, use this control when red or
blue borders are present around the horizontal segments of
black letters on a white background.
H. Convergence (Horizontal Convergence) adjusts vertical
color alignment. For example, use this control when red or
blue borders are present around the vertical segments of
black letters on a white background.
Degauss removes the build-up of magnetic fields that can
cause irregular colors to appear around the edges of screen
images. There are two ways to degauss the display:
automatically by turning the monitor on, or manually by
selecting the DEGAUSS control from the menu.
To degauss the monitor manually, select DEGAUSS from
the menu and press button [2].
Important: Do not degauss repeatedly. Doing so can be
harmful to the display. Wait at least 20 minutes before
selecting this control again.
ViewMatch®Color provides several color options: three
preset color temperatures and User Color. 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
darker color.
User Color — Individual adjustments for red and blue
(green is fixed).
OSD Position (On Screen Display) allows you to move the
menus and control screens.
Control Explanation