ViewSonic G800 User Manual
G800
User’s Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de instrucciones
User’s Guide
ViewSonic G800
Multi-Frequency Color CRT Display
20 (18.4" Viewable Diagonal) Flat Square
Color Monitor with Plug & Play
ViewSonic® Corporation
Copyright© ViewSonic Corporation, 1996. All rights reserved.
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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.
The serial number of this product is on the back of the monitor. Write the serial
number in the space below and keep this guide as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss.
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For your records
Product Name: ViewSonic
Model Number: G800
Serial Number: ______________________
Purchase Date: ______________________
ViewSonic G800
LIMITED WARRANTY
VIEWSONIC G800 MONITORS
What the warranty covers:
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warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty
period, ViewSonic will at its sole option repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement
product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
How long the warranty is effective:
ViewSonic G800 color monitors, including the display tubes, are warranted for three (3) years for all
parts and three (3) years for all labor from the date of the first consumer purchase.
Who the warranty protects:
This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser.
What the warranty does not cover:
1. Any product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
2. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
a. Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product
b. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic.
c. Any damage of the product due to shipment.
d. Removal or installation of the product.
e. Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuations or failure.
f. Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic’s specifications.
g. Normal wear and tear.
h. Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect.
3. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges.
How to get service:
1. For information on obtaining warranty service, call ViewSonic. The customer support telephone
numbers are: U.S. and Canada
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warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the
modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
1-800-688-6688; from outside the U.S. and Canada 909-869-
7976; from Europe 49 (2154) 9188-0; from Asian /Pacific Rim countries 886 (2) 248-4072.
Internet E-Mail address:vstech@viewsonic.com or World Wide Web:http://www.viewsonic.com
2. To obtain warranty service, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your
name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product.
3. Take or ship the product prepaid in the original container to your ViewSonic dealer, any ViewSonic
service center or ViewSonic.
4. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact your
ViewSonic dealer or ViewSonic.
Limitation of implied warranties:
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE
DESCRIPTION CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Exclusion of damages:
VIEWSONIC’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE
PRODUCT. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
1. DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT, DAMAGES
BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF
PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, INTERFERENCE WITH
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
2. ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.
3. ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
Effect of state law:
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and/or do not allow the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
Sales outside the U.S.A.:
For ViewSonic products sold outside of the U.S.A., contact your ViewSonic dealer for warranty
information and service.
REV 7/7/96
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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
In other areas, use AC cord which meets local safety standards.
FOR EUROPEAN VERSION ONLY
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced,
ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark
or the BSI mark
of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the
fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local ViewSonic dealer.
on the body
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME, THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF
AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP 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.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED.
Important: The wires in the main leads are colored in accordance with the following code:
Green-Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ground
Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neutral
Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Live
The colors of the wires in the main leads of this appliance may not correspond with the colored
markings identifying the terminals in your plug. Please comply with the following instructions:
● The Green-Yellow wire must be connected to the green or green-yellow terminals in
the plug and marked with the letter E or with the ground symbol.
● The Blue wire must be connected to the Black
terminal in the plug marked with the letter N.
● The Brown wire must be connected to the red
terminal in the plug marked with the letter L.
Note: To replace the fuse, open the fuse
compartment with a screwdriver.
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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 unacceptable 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 your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Warning:
To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use a grounded power
supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with bonded
ferrite cores. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this monitor
would 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 minimum.
One end terminated in a molded on parallel blade, grounding attachment cap or hooded
attachment cap (15A, 125V configuration), other end terminated in a molded on appliance
coupler.
DOC Compliance Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
CE Certification
This device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC
with regard to "Electromagnetic compatibility."
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CONTENTS
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
1 Quick Installation
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Monitor Stand Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Operation
Monitor Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
OnView® Control Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Timing Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Factory Preset Timings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Plug and Play + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DDC Diagnostic Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3 About Your Monitor
Something . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4 Troubleshooting
Problem Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5 Care and Safety Tips
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Care of Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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INSTALLATION
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Package Contents
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic G800 high performance
color monitor.
Your ViewSonic G800 package includes the following:
●
ViewSonic G800 monitor
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Attached video cable with 15 pin high density (HD) mini D-sub
connector
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Power cord
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User’s guide
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Software diskette or CD ROM which includes:
Opti-Green
SavingSoftware).
ViewSonic
Windows® 95 (required for Plug & Play. See pages 13 and
14).
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for Windows® 3.1x and DOS (Monitor Power
®
monitor installation file (VS*.inf) for
DDC (Display Data Channel) diagnostic utility
DDCTEST.EXE. This file is used for analyzing the DDC, a
communication protocol for Windows 95 (See page 14).
Important!
Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs.
Graphic Series
G800
RECALL ONVIEW
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Installation
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Installation2
Monitor Stand Removal
If you want your monitor to sit flat on top of a desktop computer or desk, you
can remove the stand.
To remove the stand:
1. Place the monitor face
down on soft material,
such as a folded towel.
The towel is to prevent
scratches on the glass.
2. Locate the small circular hole in the stand. Revolve the stand until the hole
lines up with a screw. Remove the screw with a Phillips head screw driver.
Press the locations
shown in the drawing to
release the lock tab.
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3. After the lock tab is
released, pull the
monitor stand up at an
angle.
4. Remove the stand and
store in the monitor's
shipping carton.
Installation
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