ViewSonic E220 - 21"" CRT Display, E220 User Manual
User Guide
Bedienungsanleitung
Guía del usuario
Guia do usuário
Contents
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 Mode ....................................................................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 ...................................................... 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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ViewSonic Corporation.
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are trademarks of VESA.
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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
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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:
ViewSonic E220
VCDTS22993-1
E220-1_UG_297
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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.
2 ViewSonic E220
Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic E220 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.
NOTE: 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
Yo ur E 2 2 0 package includes:
• E220 monitor
• Video cable
• Power cord
• Quick Start Guide
• 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
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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 powered OFF.
Connect the video cable to the computer.
Macintosh
require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the
adapter to the computer and plug the video
cable into the adapter.
To order a ViewSonic
contact ViewSonic. See “Customer Support”
on page 13.
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users: Models older than G3
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Macintosh adapter,
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
E220 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” on
page 13.
4 Install Display Optimization files
(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
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 graphic card’s user
guide.
Installation is complete.
Installation is complete. Enjoy your new
E220 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
AC outlet
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Video cable
Power cable to computer
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
to adjust the screen image.
For the best picture quality set your monitor timing mode to one of the
following:
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 85 Hz.
VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz.
To set the Timing Mode:
1 Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows
Settings > set the resolution.
2 Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.
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desktop > Properties >
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controls
NOTE: To minimize the adjustments required for an optimal screen image,
select a timing mode from the resolutions listed in the Specifications on page 11.
WARNING: Do NOT set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the
maximum refresh rate; doing so may result in permanent damage to your
monitor.
OSD Lock Mode
This mode locks all current control settings and prevents access to the control
menus until this mode is unlocked.
• To lock all OSD menus, press and hold both the [1] button and the
arrow) button for 10 seconds. While in this mode, when any button is pushed,
OSD Lock will display for five seconds.
• To unlock the OSD menus, press and hold both the [1] button and the
arrow) button for 10 seconds. The message OSD Unlock appears on-screen.
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