ViewSonic GS815, VCDTS21577-2 User Manual
GS815 Color Monitor
User Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
Guía del usuario
Guia do usuário
with Plug & Play
21"(20"ViewableDiagonal)
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Contents
Getting Started ...............................................................3
Package Contents ................................................................. 3
Precautions ...........................................................................3
Quick Installation ................................................................... 4
Using the Monitor ..........................................................5
Setting the Timing Mode .......................................................5
Adjusting the Screen Image ..................................................6
OnView Main Menu ............................................................ 7
Other Information ........................................................12
Specifications ......................................................................12
Troubleshooting...................................................................13
Customer Support ...............................................................14
Cleaning the Monitor ...........................................................15
Limited Warranty .................................................................16
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Appendix ......................................................................17
Power Cord Safety Guidelines ............................................17
FCC Information .................................................................. 18
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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2000. All right reserved.
Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
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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.
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VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and DDC
are trademarks of VESA.
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Disclaimer: ViewSonic
is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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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.
Electronic Warranty 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:
http://www.viewsonic.com/registration/
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
ViewSonic GS815
VCDTS21577-2
GS815-2_UG_96
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2 ViewSonic GS815
Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic GS815 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
Windows
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2000®, Windows NT®(4.0).
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operating systems: Windows®'95, Windows®'98,
Package Contents
Your ViewSonic GS815 package includes:
• ViewSonic GS815 monitor
• DB-15 video cable (unattached)
• Power cord
• Setup guide
• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM
Display Optimization files)
NOTE:
systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen
colors. ViewSonic
The supplied INF file ensures compatibility with Windows operating
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recommends that you install both files.
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• For CD-ROM: Insert the CD-ROM into your system, wait for it to auto-start,
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.
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. The monitor
should be facing away from direct sunlight
to reduce glare.
• Always handle your monitor with care when
moving it.
• Choose a well ventilated area to position
your monitor. 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
Computer Power Cord
Monitor Power
Cord
Port for
DB-15 video
cable
Ports for
optional
BNC video
cable
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Connect video cable
Make sure both the monitor and
computer are powered OFF.
The monitor can be connected to one or
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two computers using either the DB-15
video cable (included) or a BNC video
cable (purchased separately). To toggle
between two computers: connect the
DB-15 video cable to the monitor and
first computer, and then connect the
BNC video cable to the monitor and the
second computer.
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
adapter, send an email to
vsparts@viewsonic.com or contact
ViewSonic. See Customer Support in
this user guide.
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Connect power cord
Connect the power cord from a properly
grounded AC outlet to the monitor.
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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
users may receive a message asking
them to install the ViewSonic GS815’s
INF file.
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Macintosh
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Install Display Optimization files
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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 the Customer Support
section of this user guide.
(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 the
Windows Explorer, then double-click on
Install.exe.
(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
Windows users
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(resolution and refresh rate)
Example: 800 X 600 @ 75Hz.
For instructions on changing the resolution
and refresh rate, see the user guide from your
computer's graphics card.
nstallation is complete!
Enjoy your new ViewSonic GS815
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 2.
• Register the warranty of your monitor
on the Internet at:
www.viewsonic.com/registration/
: Set the Timing Mode
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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
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75 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView
screen image.
The recommended timing modes for this monitor are:
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 85Hz and VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz.
To set the Timing Mode:
controls to adjust the
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1. Set the resolution
: Right-click on the Windows®desktop > Properties >
Settings > Desktop Area > set the resolution.
2. Set the refresh rate
NOTE:
To minimize the adjustments required for an optimal screen image,
: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.
select a timing mode from the Preset Timing Modes table below.
Preset Timing Modes
VGA 640 x 400 @ 70Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 85Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75, 85Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 85Hz
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 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz
VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 85Hz
VESA 1792 x1344 @ 75Hz
VESA 1920 x 1440 @ 75Hz
Macintosh 832 x 624 @ 75Hz
Macintosh 1152 870 @ 75Hz
Maximum Refresh Rates
1920 x 1440 NI @ 80Hz
1800 x 1440 NI @ 80Hz
1600 x 1200 NI @ 95Hz
1280 x 1024 NI @ 110Hz
1152 x 870 NI @ 128Hz
(NI = Non Interlaced)
1152 x 864 NI @ 129Hz
1024 x 768 NI @ 144Hz
800 600 NI @ 180Hz
640 x 480 NI @ 180Hz
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