ViewSonic GS815 Bedienungsanleitung
User Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
Guía del usuario
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21"(20"ViewableDiagonal)
GS815 Color Monitor
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Contents
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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
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.
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 STAR 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 STAR®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.
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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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®operating systems: Windows®'95, Windows®'98,
Windows®2000®, Windows NT®(4.0).
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: The supplied 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.
•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
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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
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®Macintosh
adapter, send an email to
vsparts@viewsonic.com or contact
ViewSonic. See Customer Support in
this user guide.
Connect power cord
Connect the power cord from a properly
grounded AC outlet to the monitor.
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 ViewSonic GS815’s
INF file.
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Install Display Optimization 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 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: Set the Timing Mode
(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/
Computer Power Cord
Monitor Power
Cord
Port for
DB-15 video
cable
Ports for
optional
BNC video
cable
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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®controls to adjust the
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:
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.
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.
(NI = Non Interlaced)
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
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
1152 x 864 NI @ 129Hz
1024 x 768 NI @ 144Hz
800 600 NI @ 180Hz
640 x 480 NI @ 180Hz
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Adjusting the Screen Image
To adjust the screen image, follow the instructions in steps 1 through 5 below.
You will use the buttons of the Front Control Panel to adjust the OnView®
controls, which are explained in “Main Menu Controls”on page 8.
* The monitor automatically degausses each time you turn it on, removing the buildup of magnetic
fields that can affect color purity and convergence. To prevent possible damage, if you turn the
monitor off, then immediately on again, wait 20 minutes before doing this again. Do not turn the
monitor on and off repeatedly. To manually degauss the monitor, see the instructions on page 11.
Front Control Panel
(see instructions below)
Main Menu
with OnView Controls
Displays the
Main Menu Power
On/Off
Power Light
Green = On
Orange = Power Saving Mode
Exits the control screen or
menu; saves all
adjustments
Scroll up and down the
Main Menu; adjust the
value of the selected
control
Displays the control
screen for the selected
control
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Do the following to adjust the screen image:
1To display the Main Menu, press button [1].
2To display a control you want to adjust, press ▲or ▼to scroll up or down the
Main Menu.
3To display the control screen for the selected control, press button [2].
4To adjust the selected control, press the up ▲or down ▼buttons.
5To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1].
OnView Main Menu
The three menus shown below are parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Main Menu.
NOTE: Some controls on the Main Menu are listed in pairs, such as Contrast/
Brightness. To toggle between pairs like these after displaying a control screen
(Step 3 above), press button [2].
Shortcut: Before displaying the Main Menu, press button [2] to display the
Contrast/Brightness control screen.
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Main Menu Controls
The menu items shown below can be adjusted by using the up ▲ and down ▼
buttons.
CONTRAST Adjusts the difference between the image
background (black level) and the foreground (white level).
BRIGHTNESS adjusts background black level of screen
image.
HORIZONTAL POSITION moves screen image left or
right.
HORIZONTAL SIZE adjusts width of screen image.
VERTICAL POSITION moves screen image up or down.
VERTICAL SIZE adjusts height of screen image.
PINCUSHION curves the vertical sides for the screen
image.
PIN BALANCE curves the vertical edges of the screen to
the left or right.
TRAPEZOID slants the vertical edges of the screen
image.
PA R A L L E L makes the vertical edges of the screen image
parallel.
ZOOM expands and contracts the entire screen image.
TILT rotates the entire screen image.
VIEWMETER ®displays information regarding the
current input signal coming from the graphics card of the
computer.
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Main Menu Controls
The menu items shown below can be adjusted by using the up ▲ and down ▼
buttons.
H. CONVERGENCE (Horizontal Convergence) adjusts
vertical color alignment. Use this control when red or blue
borders are present around the vertical segments of black
letters on a white background.
V. CONVERGENCE (Vertical Convergence) adjusts
horizontal color alignment. Use this control when red or
blue borders are present around the horizontal segments of
black letters on a white background.
V. LINEARITY- CEN (Vertical Linearity Center) adjusts
the vertical distortion at the center of the screen image.
Note: V. Linearity is an advanced control to used for setup
and calibration only.
V. LINEARITY- SYM (Vertical Linearity Symmetry)
minimizes the distortion (squeezing or stretching) of
geometric shapes between the top and bottom of the screen
image).
Note: V. Linearity is an advanced control to used for setup
and calibration only.
HOOKING - TOP adjusts the top corners of the screen
image.
HOOKING - BOTTOM adjusts the bottom corners of the
screen image.
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