ViewSonic G70m, G70mb User Manual

G70m / Color Monitor G70mb

User Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

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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 STA R 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 STA R® 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.

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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 opportunitiy for you to print the regisntration form, which you may then mail or fax to ViewSonic.

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For Your Records

Write the Serial Number (see back of ViewPanel) and the Purchase Date in the spaces below. Keep this User Guide as a permanent record of your purchase to help with identification in the event of theft or loss.

Product Name: ViewSonic G70m/G70mb Model Number: VCDTS21581-2/3

Document Number: G70m/G70mb_UG_162 (Rev.1B) Serial Number: __________________ Purchase Date: __________________

ViewSonic G70m/G70mb

Getting Started

CONTENTS

For Your Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Getting Started

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Quick Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using the Monitor

Setting the Timing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Adjusting the Screen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Other Information

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cleaning the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Appendix

Power Cord Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Getting Started

ViewSonic G70m/G70mb

Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of a Graphics Series ViewSonic G70m/ G70mb 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. Also, the word "Windows®" in this user guide refers to the following Microsoft® operating systems: Windows '95, Windows '98, Windows 2000, Windows NT (4.0).

Package Contents

Your ViewSonic G70m/G70mb package includes:

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• ViewSonic G70m/G70mb monitor

with attached video cable

• Power cord

• Audio cable

• Microphone cable

• Setup Guide

• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM

(incudes User Guide PDF file and INF/ICM Display Optimization files)

IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures 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.

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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.

• 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.

ViewSonic G70m/G70mb

Getting Started

Quick Installation

1 Connect video cable

Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered OFF. Connect the video cable to the computer.

Macintosh

Macintosh adapter to the video cable, then to the computer. To order a

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Macintosh adapter contact ViewSonic (see Customer Support).

2 Connect power cord

Connect the power cord from a properly grounded AC outlet to the monitor.

3 Power-ON monitor and computer

Power-ON the monitor, then powerON 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 M70/M70B’s INF file.

4 Install Display Optimization

files (INF and ICM files)

(1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CDROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

NOTE: If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, see Customer Support in this manual.

users: Connect a

4 Install Display Optimization files

(continued)

(2) Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start.

NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not autostart: double-click on the CD-ROM icon in Windows Explorer, then double-click on install.exe.

(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.

5 Audio Installation (optional)

• Speakers: Connect audio cable (limecolored cable) to the AUDIO OUT port of your computer's sound card, then to the monitor's AUDIO IN port (see illustration below).

• Microphone: Connect audio cable(pink colored cable) to the MIC IN port of your computer's sound card, then to the monitor's MIC OUT port (see illustration below).

6 Use the OnView® controls to adjust

the screen image.

See Using the Monitor (page 5).

Installation is complete! Enjoy your

new G70m/G70mb 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 1. (See back of monitor.)

To register your product go online to www.viewsonic.com.

Microphone IN (side of monitor): Connect external microphone

Audio OUT (side of monitor): Connect headphones or external speakers

Getting Started

Wall socket

Video cable

Power cords

Microphone OUT: Connect to Mic IN port of computer's sound card

Audio IN: Connect to Audio OUT port of computer's sound card

ViewSonic G70m/G70mb

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 Hertz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls (pages 7-9) to adjust the screen image.

The recommended timing mode for this monitor is:

To set the Timing Mode:

1 Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows® desktop > Properties >

Settings > Desktop Area > set the resolution.

2 Set 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.

Preset Timing Modes

VESA®

1024 x 768 @ 75Hz

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VGA 640 x 400 @ 70Hz VESA 640 x 480 @ 75, 85Hz VESA 800 x 600 @ 75Hz VESA 800 x 600 @ 85Hz VESA 1024 x 768 @ 60, 75, 85Hz

VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz Macintosh® 640 x 480 @ 67Hz Macintosh 832 x 624 @ 74.6Hz Macintosh 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz

WARNING: Do NOT set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the maximum refresh rate for each resolution (see below). Doing so may result in

permanent damage to your monitor.

Maximum Refresh Rates

1280 x 1024 NI @ 66Hz 1024 x 768 NI @ 87 Hz

(NI= Non Interlaced)

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800 x 600 NI @ 110Hz 640 x 480 NI @ 120 Hz

Using the Monitor

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