Page 2 - Contents; Getting Started
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB Contents TCO Information ............................................................................................. iCompliance Information ................................................................................. 1Important Safety Instructions ................
Page 3 - TCO Information
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB i TCO Information Congratulations! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO’03 Displays label. This means that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world. This make...
Page 4 - Compliance Information
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB 1 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 resid...
Page 5 - Important Safety Instructions
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB 2 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions completely before using the equipment. 2. Keep these instructions in a safe place. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this equipment near water. 6. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If ...
Page 6 - Copyright Information; Product Registration; For Your Records
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB 3 Copyright Information Copyright © ViewSonic ® Corporation, 2005. 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 Corporatio...
Page 7 - Package Contents; Precautions
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB 4 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic ® 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: Wind...
Page 8 - Quick Installation
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB 5 Quick Installation 1 . Connect power cord Connect the power cord to a properly grounded AC outlet. 2. Connect video cable • M a ke s u r e b ot h t h e mon it o r a n d computer are turned OFF. • C o n n e c t t h e v i d e o c a b l e t o t h e computer. Macintosh ®...
Page 9 - Using the Monitor; Setting the Timing Mode
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB 6 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 1024 x 768) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; example 8...
Page 10 - Adjusting the Screen Image
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB 7 Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OSD controls. The OSD controls are explained at the top of the next page and are defined in “Main Menu Controls” on page 9. Main Menu With OSD controls Front Control Panel ...
Page 11 - OSD Tree Description
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB 8 OSD Tree Description Below is an over all view of the structure of the On-Screen Display. You can use this as reference when you want to later on work your way around the different adjustments.1. Using ▲,▼ buttons: to select OSD Menu.2. Using ◄,► buttons: to increase...
Page 12 - OSD Lock Settings
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB 9 OSD Lock Settings You have the option of using the On Screen Display (OSD) locking feature, OSD LOCK, to prevent unwanted changes to the current image settings. • OSD Lock: Press and hold the [MENU] button on the face of the monitor for 15 seconds. The message “OSD L...
Page 13 - Main Menu Controls
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB 10 Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up and down buttons. Explanation ___________________________________________________________________ Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (whit...
Page 15 - Other Information; Specifications
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB 12 Other Information Specifications CRT TypeDot Pitch Phosphor Glass suface 21” (20” viewable diagonal area). 90 O deflection, 29.1 mm Neck 0.20 mm horizontal, 0.14 mm vertical, and 0.25 mm diagonal dot pitchRGB, P 22 medium short persistence TM~54.5%, anti-glare, anti-r...
Page 16 - Troubleshooting
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB 13 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 ...
Page 17 - Cusomer Support
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB 14 Cusomer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. Note: You will need the product serial number. Country/ Region Web Site T=Telephone F=Fax E-mail United States www.viewsonic.com/support/ T: 800 688 6688F: 909 46...
Page 18 - Cleaning the Monitor
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB 15 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 further cleaning i...
Page 19 - Limited Warranty
ViewSonic G225f/G225fB/G225fSB 16 Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC ® CRT MONITORS What the warranty covers: ViewSonic ® warra nts its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship d...
