Page 2 - Compliance Information
Compliance Information For U.S.A. 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 equipme...
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this unit near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructio...
Page 4 - Contents
Contents Getting Started ..................................................... 3 Package Contents ..................................................... 3Precautions ............................................................... 3Quick Installation ......................................................
Page 5 - For Your Records
Copyright© ViewSonic Corporation, 2004. All rights 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, th...
Page 6 - Getting Started; Package Contents; Precautions
Getting Started NOTE: The word “Windows” refers to Microsoft Windows 95, NT, 98, 2000 and Me (Millennium). Package Contents • Color monitor • Power cord• D-sub video cable (attached)• Quick Start Guide• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (includes User Guide PDF and INF/ICM dis- play optimization files) Precau...
Page 7 - Quick Installation
Quick Installation 1 Connect the monitor and computer power cords to a properly grounded AC outlet. 2 Connect the video cable from your monitor to your computer. NOTE: Macintosh users may need an adapter. (See Customer Support on page 12.) 3 Turn on your monitor, then yourcomputer. This sequence (mo...
Page 8 - Using your monitor; Setting the Timing Mode; OSD Lock Settings
Using your 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: 1024 x 768) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency, example: 85 Hz). For the best picture qu...
Page 9 - Adjusting the Screen Image
Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the monitor control panel to adjust the OnView ® controls. 1 Press [1] to display the Main Menu. NOTE: OnView controls disappear after 15 seconds. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight an option. 3 Press [2]. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the setting. 5 Press [1] twice...
Page 10 - Menu Options
Menu Options Control Explanation Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). Brightness adjusts the background black level of the screen image. Zoom expands and contracts the entire screen image. Horizontal Position moves the screen im...
Page 13 - Other Information; Specifications; Preset Timing Modes
Other Information Specifications 1 Macintosh users may need an adapter. Contact ViewSonic (see Customer Support on page 12). Preset Timing Modes CRT Type: Full 17” (16.0” viewable diagonal area), 0.21 mm Horizontal, 0.13 mm Vertical, and 0.25 mm diagonal dot pitch, 100° deflectionPhosphor: RGB P22 m...
Page 14 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting No power • Make sure power button (or switch) is ON. • Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the back of the monitor and to a power outlet. • Plug another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying proper voltage. Power i...
Page 15 - Customer Support
Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. NOTE: You will need the product serial number. 12 ViewSonic A7 1 f+ Country/Region Web site T = TelephoneF = FAX Email United States Canada suppor t suppor t T: (800) 688-6688 F: (909) 468-1202 T...
Page 16 - Cleaning the Monitor
Cleaning the Monitor • MAKE SURE THE MONITOR IS TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE. To clean the screen: 1 Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. This removes dust and other particles. 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia,...
Page 17 - Limited Warranty; VIEWSONIC CRT MONITORS
Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC CRT MONITORS What the warranty covers:ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole opti...