ViewSonic E70f+ CRT Monitor ® - User Guide - Guide de l'utilisateur - Bedienungsanleitung - Guía del usuario - Guida dell'utente - Guia do usuário - Användarhandbok - Käyttöopas - Podrcznik uytkownika - - - - ViewSonic® Compliance Information For U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use grounded power supply cord and the cables which are included with the equipment or specified. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device. For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numeique de la Classe B repecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. CE Conformity for European Countries CE Conformity The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to "Electromagnetic compatibility," and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with regard to "Safety." User Information for all Countries Notice: Use the cables which are included with the unit or specified. Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this unit near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. Convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit. Be sure that the power outlet is located near the unit so that it is easily accessible. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the unit. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/unit combination to avoid injury from tip-over 13. Unplug this unit when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Contents Product Registration................................................... 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 Other Information Specifications ........................................................... 10 Troubleshooting ....................................................... 11 Customer Support .................................................... 12 Cleaning the Monitor ................................................ 13 Limited Warranty ...................................................... 14 ViewSonic E70f+ 1 Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2004. 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 (EPA). ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 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 of 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: 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. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: E70f+ ViewSonic 17" CRT Monitor VCDTS23125-3 E70f+/SB-3_UG_ENG Rev. 1B 12-27-04 _____________________________________ _____________________________________ 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. For TCO'03 recycling information, please refer to our website: 1. USA: www.viewsonic.com/pdf/recyclePlus.pdf 2. Europe: www.viewsoniceurope.com 3. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw ViewSonic E70f+ 2 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 NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me (Millennium), and Windows XP. Package Contents · · · · · Color monitor Power cord D-sub video cable (attached) Quick Start Guide ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (includes User Guide PDF and INF/ICM display optimization files) Precautions · For best viewing conditions sit at least 17" 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. ViewSonic E70f+ 3 Quick Installation 1 2 Connect the monitor and computer power cords to a properly grounded AC outlet. Connect the video cable from your monitor to your computer. NOTE: Macintosh users may need an adapter. (See Customer Support on page 12.) 3 Turn on your monitor, then your computer. This sequence (monitor before computer) is important. NOTE: Windows 95, 98 or 2000 users may receive a message asking them to install the INF file. This is on the CD. Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD. NOTE: If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. 5 NOTE: If the CD does not autostart, double-click the CD icon in Windows Explorer, then doubleclick vswzrd.exe. Macintosh users: from the Macintosh desktop, double-click on the "ViewSonic Wizard" folder, then double-click on the "ViewSonic" icon. Follow the on-screen instructions. Windows users: Set the timing mode (see Setting up the Timing Mode on page 5). 4 To register your product online, go to the ViewSonic website for your region. See the Customer Support table in this guide. AC wall outlet Power cables VGA video cable ViewSonic E70f+ 4 Using your 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: 85 Hz). For the best picture quality set your monitor to: VESA® 1024 x 768@ 85 Hz. To set the Resolution: 1 2 3 4 Right-click on the Windows desktop. Click Properties on the drop-down menu. Click the Settings tab. Select the resolution by moving the slider, which displays in the Desktop area or Screen area in the window. NOTE: The refresh rate should already be set if you have completed the ViewSonic Wizard CD installation (or refer to your graphics card's 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 the down arrow for 10 seconds. If any buttons are pressed the message OSD Locked will display for 5 seconds. · OSD Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the down arrow again for 10 seconds. ViewSonic E70f+ 5 Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the monitor control panel to adjust the OnView® controls. 1 2 3 4 5 Press [1] to display the Main Menu. NOTE: OnView controls disappear after 15 seconds. Press or to highlight an option. Press [2]. Main Menu Press or to adjust the setting. Press [1] twice to save and exit. Control panel Switches between Normal, UltraBrite 3x and UltraBrite 5x modes: "NORMAL: TEXT/SPREADSHEET": When selected, this brightness level setting displays a standard CRT brightness of 120 nits for text and spreadsheet applications. "ULTRABRITE 3x: GRAPHICS/GAME": When selected, this UltraBriteTM setting displays up to 300 nits of brightness for optimum display performance of graphics applications and games . "ULTRABRITE 5x: VIDEO/MOVIE/DVD": When selected, this UltraBriteTM setting Displays the highlighted displays up to 500 nits of brightness for option or toggles optimized display performance of video applications. between options Power button Displays the Main Menu or exits and saves Scrolls through options or adjusts settings Power light: green = on orange = power save ViewSonic E70f+ 6 Menu Options 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. Horizontal Size adjusts 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 image to the left or right. Trapezoid adjusts the top and bottom of the screen image until ...