ViewSonic G810 User Manual

G810 Color Monitor

User Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

Benutzerhandbuch

Guía del usuario

Guida dell’utente

Guia do usuário

Användarhandbok

With Plug & Play

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21" (20" Viewable Diagonal)

Käyttöopas

Руководство пользователя

Podręcznik użytkownika

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

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

Other Information

Specifications ...................................................................... 12

Troubleshooting...................................................................13

Customer Support ...............................................................14

Cleaning the Monitor ...........................................................15

Limited Warranty ................................................................. 16

Appendix

Safety Guidelines ................................................................ 17

Compliance Information for U.S.A. ......................................18

CE Conformity for Europe only............................................ 18

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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.

NERGY STAR

As an E E

NERGY STAR

is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

NERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the

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.

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 monitor's warranty on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com

For Your Records

Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date:

ViewSonic G810 VCDTS23852-M/P/A/E/G A-CD-G810-6 ______________ ______________

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Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic G810 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.

NOTE: This product was designed for operation in the magnetic fields of the hemisphere where it was purchased.

Package Contents

Your G810 package includes:

• G810 monitor

• DB-15 video cable

• Power cord

• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM

NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes the User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. The INF file ensures 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.

• 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.

• Do not place your monitor near a source of water or moisture.

• Place your monitor in a well ventilated area. Do not place anything on the monitor that blocks the ventilation slots or prevents adequate dissipation of heat.

• 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 operate your monitor under these conditions.

• Keep the monitor away from magnets, motors, transformers and televisions.

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Quick Installation

1 Connect video cable

Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered OFF.

Connect the video cable to the computer, then to the monitor.

Macintosh users: Models older than G3 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 in this user guide.

Macintosh adapter,

2 Connect power cord

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

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 G810 INF file.

4 Install INF and ICM files

For CD-ROM: Insert your auto-start CD-ROM, select “Monitor Drivers,” and follow the on-screen instructions.

For diskette install.exe. Follow the on-screen instructions.

: Insert your diskette and run

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 user guide for your computer's graphics card.

Installation is complete. Enjoy your new G810 monitor!

To be best prepared for any future customer service needs:

Write the serial number (see back of the monitor) in “For your Records” on page 1 of this guide.

www.viewsonic.com/registration/

AC Outlet

Video Cable

Power Cord

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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 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency;

example 75 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView to adjust the screen image.

The recommended timing modes for this monitor are:

VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz and VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz.

To set the Timing Mode:

1 Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows

desktop > Properties >

Settings > Desktop or Screen 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.

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Preset Timing Modes

VGA 640 x 400 @ 70 Hz VGA 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz

VESA VESA 800 x 600 @ 75 Hz VESA 800 x 600 @ 85 Hz VESA 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz

640 x 480 @ 75 Hz

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.

VESA 1024 x 768 @ 85 Hz VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 85 Hz VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz Macintosh 832 x 624 @ 75 Hz Macintosh 1152 x 870 @ 75 Hz Macintosh 640 x 480 @ 67 Hz

Timing Modes with Maximum Refresh Rates

2048 x 1536 NI @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1440 NI @ 64 Hz

1600 x 1200 NI @ 77 Hz 1280 x 1024 NI @ 90 Hz

1152 x 870 NI @ 105 Hz 1024 x 768 NI @ 118 Hz 800 x 600 NI @ 149 Hz 640 x 480 NI @ 180 Hz

(NI = Non Interlaced)

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