with Plug & Play
21" (20.0" Viewable Diagonal)
Q115 Color Monitor
User’s Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
(Latin American Spanish)
(Brazilian Portuguese)
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Disclaimer: ViewSonic® Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this
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For Your Records
The serial number of this product is on the back of the monitor. Write the serial
number of this unit in the space below and keep this booklet as a permanent
record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss.
Model Name: Optiquest Q115
Model Number: VCDTS 21507-3
Serial Number: __________________
Purchase Date: ___________________
Power Cord Safety Guidelines
Caution : Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use the AC cords listed
below for each area :
USA ...........................UL
Canada ......................CSA
Germany ....................VDE
Switzerland ................SEV
Britain .........................BASEC/BS
Japan .........................Electric Appliance Control Act
In other areas, use AC cord which meets local safety standards.
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Power Cord Safety Guidelines (continued)
AC PLUG CORD PRECAUTIONS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET THEN THE
PLUG SHOULD BE CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS
INSERTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.
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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
If the coloured wires of the mains lead of this appliance do not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked by the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREENAND-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING POWER CORD SELECTION
The power cord for this unit has been packed separately and has been selected according to
the country of destination and must be used to prevent electric shock. Use the following
guidelines if it is necessary to replace the original cord set.
The female receptacle of the cord set must meet CEE-22 requirements and will look like
Figure 1 below:
Figure 1
For the United States and Canada
In the United States and Canada the male plug is a NEMA5-15 style (Figure 2) UL Listed
and CSA Labelled. For units which are mounted on a desk or table, type SVT or SJT cord
sets may be used. For units which sit on the floor, only SJT type cord sets may be used. The
cord set must be selected according to the current rating for your unit. Please consult Table A
below for the selection criteria for power cords used in the United States and Canada.
For European Countries
Figure 2
In Europe you must use a cord set which is appropriate for the receptacles in your country.
The cord set is HAR-Certified, and a special mark that will appear on the outer sheath, or on
the insulation of one of the inner conductors.
If you have any questions concerning which proper power cord to use, please consult with
the dealer from whom you purchased your monitor.
Table A
Cord Type Size of Conductors In Cord Maximum Current Rating of Unit
SJT 18AWG 10Amps
SVT 18AWG 10Amps
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16AWG 12Amps
14AWG 12Amps
17AWG 12Amps
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FCC Information
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 the grounded power supply cord
and the provided shielded video interface cable with bonded ferrite cores. If BNC cable is
going to be used, use only shielded BNC(5) cable. Also, any unauthorized changes or
modifications not express ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate this device.
Power Supply Cord USA
For units with 100 - 120V input voltage in the USA, use the following :
UL Listed and CSA Certified Type SVT or SJT No. 18/3 AWG rated 125Vac 7A min.
One end terminated in a molded on parallel blade, grounding attachment cap or hooded attachment cap
(15A, 125V configuration), other end terminated in a mold-on appliance coupler.
Notice for Germany
The X-rays generated in this unit are shielded sufficiently. High voltage: Max. 29 kV. For ergonomic reasons, we
recommend that you do not display blue characters on a dark background. Doing so may produce insufficient
contrast that could lead to eye strain.
Notice for Japan
This equipment falls under the class B information Technology Equipment based on the standard established by the
self-imposed Control Council for Radio interference through information-processing Equipment (VCCI). This
equipment is designed to be used in a household environment, However, if it is used near radio and television
receiver units, radio disturbances can occur. Use this equipment appropriately according to the instruction manual.
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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”.
Required item Relative to Standard Value Relative to those Exceeding Standard Value Remarks
EMI* # 1 # 4
ESD* # 2 # 3
RADIATED RF* # 1 # 3
TRANSIENT F/B*
LINE HARMONICS
# 1: Satisfies the standards with no problems in performance and reliability.
# 2: Effects may appear temporarily on the screen but there will be no problem in reliability.
# 3: There is fear of the product breaking down.
# 4: If a signal cable other than that specified is used, it may be the cause of electromagnetic wave interruption of
peripheral devices. To assure continued CE compliance the user must use the provided 1.8m shielded video
signal cable with bonded ferrite cores at both ends of the cable.
Handle correctly in accordance with the instruction manual.
*EMI : Electromagnetic Interference *ESD : Electrostatic Discharge *RF : Radio Frequency *F/B : Fast Burst
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CONTENTS
Getting Started
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Quick Installation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation
Front Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Other Information
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover
*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.optiquest.com.
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Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of an Optiquest Q115 color monitor.
Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future
shipping needs.
NOTE: This product was designed for operating in 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 NT® (5.0).
Package Contents
Your Optiquest Q115 package includes the following:
• Optiquest Q115 monitor with attached video cable (15 pin mini D-sub
connector)
• Power cord
• User’s guide
• INF and ICM installation files onCD-ROM or diskette
IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures compatibility with Windows operating
systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen colors.
Optiquest® recommends that you install both files.
• For CD-ROM: Insert the CD-ROM into your system, wait for it to autoinstall, select
“Monitor Drivers,” and follow the on-screen instructions.
• For diskette: Insert the diskette into your system, run install.exe, and follow the on-
screen instructions.
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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.
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NEVER REMOVE THE REAR
COVER. The monitor contains highvoltage 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.
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Choose a well ventilated area to
position your monitor. Do not place
anything on the monitor that prevents
adequate dissipation of heat.
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Ensure the area around the monitor is
clean and free of moisture.
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Keep the monitor away from magnets,
motors, transformers, speakers, and
televisions.
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Do not place heavy objects on the
monitor, video cable, or power cord.
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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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