ViewSonic Optiquest Q55 Bedienungsanleitung

Q55 Color Monitor

with Plug & Play

15" (13.8" Viewable Diagonal)

User’s Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

(Latin American Spanish)

(Brazilian Portuguese)

Optiquest Q55

Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Optiquest, OnView, ViewMeter, and ViewMatch are registered trademarks, and Optimize Your

Image is a trademark of ViewSonic Corporation.

VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). DPMS is a

trademark of VESA.

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

Disclaimer: Optiquest Inc. 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, Optiquest Inc. 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 Optiquest Inc.

As an ENERGY STAR®partner, Optiquest, Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY

STAR ®guidelines for energy efficiency.

For Your Records

The serial number of this product is on the back of the monitor.Write the serial

number of this unit in the space below and keep this booklet as a permanent

record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss.

Model Name: Optiquest Q55

Model Number: VCDTS 21514-1

Serial Number: __________________

Purchase Date: ___________________

Power Cord 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

Germany ....................VDE

Switzerland ................SEV

Britain .........................BASEC/BS

Japan .........................Electric Appliance Control Act

In other areas, use AC cord which meets local safety standards.

Electronic Warranty Registration

Optiquest Q55

Table A

Cord Type Size of Conductors In Cord Maximum Current Rating of Unit

SJT 18AWG 10Amps

16AWG 12Amps

14AWG 12Amps

SVT 18AWG 10Amps

17AWG 12Amps

IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING POWER CORD SELECTION

The power cord for this unit has been packed separately and has been selected according to

the country of destination and must be used to prevent electric shock. Use the following

guidelines if it is necessary to replace the original cord set.

The female receptacle of the cord set must meet CEE-22 requirements and will look like

Figure 1 below:

For the United States and Canada

In the United States and Canada the male plug is a NEMA5-15 style (Figure 2) UL Listed

and CSA Labelled. For units which are mounted on a desk or table, type SVT or SJT cord

sets may be used. For units which sit on the floor, only SJT type cord sets may be used.The

cord set must be selected according to the current rating for your unit. Please consult Table A

below for the selection criteria for power cords used in the United States and Canada.

For European Countries

In Europe you must use a cord set which is appropriate for the receptacles in your country.

The cord set is HAR-Certified, and a special mark that will appear on the outer sheath, or on

the insulation of one of the inner conductors.

If you have any questions concerning which proper power cord to use, please consult with

the dealer from whom you purchased your monitor.

Power Cord Safety Guidelines (continued)

AC PLUG CORD PRECAUTIONS FORTHE UNITED KINGDOM

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET THEN THE

PLUG SHOULD BE CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS

INSERTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE 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 EARTHED.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-Yellow: Earth

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

If the coloured wires of the mains lead of this appliance do not correspond with the coloured

markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the

plug which is marked by the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-

AND-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is

marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be

connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Optiquest Q55

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 harmful 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 the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Warning:

To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use the grounded power supply cord

and the provided shielded video interface cable with bonded ferrite cores. If BNC cable is

going to be used, use only shielded BNC(5) cable. Also, any unauthorized changes or

modifications not express ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could 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 min.

One end terminated in a molded on parallel blade, grounding attachment cap or hooded attachment cap

(15A, 125V configuration), other end terminated in a mold-on appliance coupler.

Notice for Germany

The X-rays generated in this unit are shielded sufficiently. High voltage: Max. 29 kV. For ergonomic reasons, we

recommend that you do not display blue characters on a dark background. Doing so may produce insufficient

contrast that could lead to eye strain.

Notice for Japan

This equipment falls under the class B information Technology Equipment based on the standard established by the

self-imposed Control Council for Radio interference through information-processing Equipment (VCCI). This

equipment is designed to be used in a household environment, However, if it is used near radio and television

receiver units, radio disturbances can occur. Use this equipment appropriately according to the instruction manual.

Required item Relative to StandardValue Relative to those Exceeding Standard Value Remarks

EMI* # 1 # 4

ESD* # 2 # 3

RADIATED RF* # 1 # 3

TRANSIENT F/B*

# 1 # 3

LINE HARMONICS

# 1

# 1: Satisfies the standards with no problems in performance and reliability.

# 2: Effects may appear temporarily on the screen but there will be no problem in reliability.

# 3: There is fear of the product breaking down.

# 4: If a signal cable other than that specified is used, it may be the cause of electromagnetic wave interruption of

peripheral devices. To assure continued CE compliance the user must use the provided 1.8m shielded video

signal cable with bonded ferrite cores at both ends of the cable.

Handle correctly in accordance with the instruction manual.

*EMI : Electromagnetic Interference *ESD : Electrostatic Discharge *RF : Radio Frequency *F/B : Fast Burst

CE Conformity

The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC as

amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic

compatibility”, and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art. 13 with regard to

“safety”.

4Getting Started

Optiquest Q55

CONTENTS

Getting Started

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Quick Installation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operation

Front Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Other Information

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

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

Cleaning the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover

*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.optiquest.com.

Optiquest Q55

Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of an Optiquest Q55 color monitor.

Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future

shipping needs.

NOTE: This product was designed for operating in 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 NT (5.0).

Package Contents

Your Optiquest Q55 package includes the following:

•Optiquest Q55 monitor with attached video cable (15 pin mini D-sub

connector)

• Power cord

• User’s guide

• INF and ICM installation files onCD-ROM or diskette

IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures compatibility with Windows operating

systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen colors.

Optiquest

recommends that you install both files.

• For CD-ROM: Insert the CD-ROM into your system, wait for it to auto-install, 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.

• For best viewing conditions sit at

least 18" from the monitor.

• AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN

WITHYOUR 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.

Precautions

•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.

6Getting Started

Optiquest Q55

Video cable

Power cord

1 Connect video cable

Make sure both the Q55 and computer

are powered OFF. Connect the video

cable to the computer.

Macintosh

users:

Connect a

Macintosh adapter (part No. GMAC-1)

to the video cable, then to the Q55.To

order an adapter, contactViewSonic®

(see the back cover of this guide). You

will need to provide your Q55's serial

number.

2 Connect power cord

Connect the power cord to a properly

grounded AC outlet, then to the Q55.

3 Power-ON computer and monitor

Power-ON the computer, then power-

ON the Q55 monitor.

NOTE: At this point Windows®

98 users

may receive a message asking them to

install the Q55’s INF file.

4 Install INF and ICM files

• For CD-ROM: Insert the CD-ROM

into your system, wait for it to auto-

install, 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.

Quick Installation

5Windows users: Setting the

Timing Mode (Resolution and

Refresh Rate)

Example: 800x600 @ 75Hz

Resolution Right-click on theWindows

desktop > Properties > Settings >

"Desktop Area." Set the resolution.

Refresh Rate (vertical frequency)

See your graphics card's user guide

for instructions.

6Use the OnView®controls to

adjust the screen image.

See

Operation

, pages 7-10.

Installation is complete!

Enjoy your new Q55 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.

•Register the warranty of your monitor

on the Internet at:

http://www.optiquest.com

Optiquest Q55

Operation

This section shows how to adjust your monitor for your personal preference.

For more tips on optimizing your image, visit our web site at

www.optiquest.com.

Front Control Panel

With your monitor turned on, follow the numbered steps in sequence as shown

below.

* The monitor automatically degausses each time you turn it on. Degaussing removes

magnetic field buildup that can affect color purity and convergence. Do not turn the

monitor off, then immediately on again repeatedly. Wait 20 minutes before turning

the monitor on again to prevent possible damage.

DISPLAY the menu

SCROLL backward or

forward on the menu

SELECT the

highlighted option

ADJUST the

selected option

EXIT all the

menus Power light:

Green = on

Orange = power

saving

mode

Power On/Off*

button

OPERATION

Optiquest Q55

Operation

CONTRAST adjusts the contrast

between the image background

(black level) and the foreground

(white level)

[<] Decreases contrast

[>] Increases contrast

BRIGHTNESS adjusts the

background black level

[<] Decreases brightness

[>] Increases brightness

HORIZONTAL POSITION moves

the screen left or right

[<] Moves the screen left

[>] Moves the screen right

HORIZONTAL SIZE adjusts the

width of the screen

[<] Decreases the width

[>] Increases the width

VERTICAL POSITION moves the

screen up and down.

[<] Moves the screen down

[>] Moves the screen up

VERTICAL SIZE adjusts the

height of the screen.

[<] Decreases the screen height

[>] Increases

the screen height

SIDE PINCUSHION straightens

the vertical sides of the screen.

[<] Curves the screen's vertical

edges inward

[>] Curves the screen's vertical

edges outward

TRAPEZOID makes the vertical

edges of the screen image

parallel

[<] Narrows the screen at the top

and widens it at the bottom

[>] Widens the screen at the top

and narrows it at the bottom

TILT rotates the entire screen

image.

[<] Rotates the screen counter-

clockwise

[>] Rotates the screen clockwise

Main Menu

The OnView®Main Menu from Optiquest®shows the various controls for

adjusting the monitor. See the next few pages for more details on each

control.

Optiquest Q55

Operation

PINCUSHION BALANCE curves

the vertical sides of the screen

image

[<] curves vertical sides to the

left

[>] curves the vertical sides to

the right

PARALLELOGRAM slants

vertical sides of the screen

image to the left or right.

[<] slants vertical sides to the

left

[>] slants vertical sides to the

right

MOIRE REDUCTION reduces

interference patterns that appear

as ripples, waves, or unwanted

background color textures. Select

ON to adjust moire patterns.

Then, select HORIZONTAL or

VERTICAL and adjust.

[<] or [>] minimizes the

interference patterns.

ViewMatch®COLOR CONTROL

from Optiquest®provides two

preset color temperatures:

9300K and 6550K. The factory

setting for this monitor is 93000K,

the color temperature most

frequently used in offices with

fluorescent lights.

The USER option allows you to

adjust the intensities of red,

green, and blue.

The CURVE option adjusts the

color temperature between

9300K and 6550K.

DEGAUSS removes the build-up

of magnetic fields that can affect

color purity and convergence.

Note: The monitor automatically

degausses when you turn it on.

Wait at least 20 minutes before

selecting DEGAUSS from the

menu to prevent possible

damage.

OSD (On Screen Display)

CONTROL allows you to move

the menu and control screens

where you want.

HORI (horizontal)

[<] moves the OSD menu to the

left

[>] moves the OSD menu to the

right

VERT (vertical)

[<] moves the OSD menu down

[>] moves the OSD menu up

RECALL returns adjustments

back to factory settings only if the

monitor is operating in a factory

preset mode. See the

specifications section for factory

presets. YES returns settings

back to factory default

Exception:

This control does not

affect changes made with the

User color control.

NO returns to previous screen.

LANGUAGE allows you to choose

from among five languages for

the menu and control screens:

English, German, French,

Spanish, and Italian.

INFORMATION on the Optiquest

ViewMeter®displays the following

information:

MODE INFO (MODE

INFORMATION) displays the

horizontal and vertical frequency

coming from your computer's

graphics card.

From the MODE INFO screen,

you can toggle between a list of

FACTORY PRESETS or a list of

USER's modes by pressing the

[<] or the [>] button. These lists

are for viewing only.

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