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A70 Color Monitor
User’s Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
(Latin American Spanish)
(Brazilian Portuguese)
17" (16.0" Viewable Diagonal)
VCDTS21543-M
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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 1999. All right reserved. Power Macintosh is a registered trademark 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 ofViewSonic Corporation. SuperClear is a trademark of ViewSonic Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environ
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Power Cord Safety Guidelines (continued) AC PLUG CORD PRECAUTIONS FOR THE 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 electri
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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
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CONTENTS For Your Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Power Cord Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 E N Getting Started G L Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing a ViewSonic A70 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 NT (4.0). E Package Contents N G Your ViewSonic A70 package includes the following: L ViewS
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Operation Front Control Panel • Scrolls down Main Menu, highlighting Scrolls up Main Menu, high-lighting control to be adjusted control to be adjusted Decreases value of selected control Increases value of selected control Shortcut to Contrast and Brightness Shortcut to Contrast and Brightness adjustment screens adjustment screens E N G L I Power Light S Power On/Off Button H ® Press once to display Displays OnView Main Menu adjustment screen Exits adjustment screen and saves adj
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To exit a screen and save changes, press button [1]. ® OnView Main Menu, Part 1 NOTE: Press button [2] to toggle between all E N controls that appear in G pairs on the Main Menu 1. L I S H CONTRAST adjusts foreground white level of screen image. decreases contrast, increases contrast. BRIGHTNESS adjusts background black level of screen image. decreases brightness, increases brightness. HORIZONTAL SIZE adjusts the width of screen image. decreases width of screen image, increases wi
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To exit a screen and save changes, press button [1]. TRAPEZOID makes vertical edges of screen image parallel. makes screen image narrower at top and wider at bottom. makes screen image wider at top and narrower at bottom. PARALLEL (PARALLELOGRAM) slants vertical edges of the screen to the left or right. slants vertical edges to left, slants vertical edges to right. TILT rotates entire screen image. E rotates screen image counter-clockwise, rotates image clockwise. N G MOIRE reduces i
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To exit a screen and save changes, press button [1]. ® OnView Main Menu, Part 2 E N G L I S ® VIEWMETER displays the signal input coming from your computer H (horizontal scan and refresh rate). Press button [2] to select this feature. ® VIEWMATCH COLOR provides three color adjustment modes: 9300K, 6500K and User. Press button [2] to select color adjustment mode Adds blue to screen image for cooler white (used in most office 9300K settings with fluorescent lighting). Adds red to screen image
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Other Information Specifications CRT Type 17" (16.0" viewable diagonal) 0.26mm dot pitch, 90° deflection ® Glass Surface ARAG (anti-refection, anti-glare) Standard light transmission rate = 53% Input Signal Video RGB Analog (0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms) HV Separated (TTL), Composite Sync f : 30-70kHz, f : 50-180Hz H V E N 3 Compatibility PC Up to 1280 x 1024* ® 1 ® G Macintosh * Power Macintosh , up to 1024 x 768 L I Maximum Refresh 1280 x 1024 NI @ 66 Hz 800 x 600 NI @ 110Hz 2 Rates* 1024 x 768 NI @ 87
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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. E 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia, non-alcohol N based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen. G L I To clean the case S 1 Use a soft, dry cloth. H 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of a non-a
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LIMITED WARRANTY VIEWSONIC A70 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 option repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components. How long the warranty is effective: ViewSonic A70 c
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Customer Service To receive the most prompt assistance, dial the appropriate number below and listen to all menu options before making your selection: Customer Support, Technical Support, Parts, etc. U.S. and Canada only 1-800-688-6688 From outside U.S. and Canada 909-869-7976 From Europe 44 (1293) 643-900 From Asian/Pacific Rim countries 886 (22) 248-4072 Other Options Technical Support Questions vstech@viewsonic.com Product or Dealer Questions prodinfo@viewsonic.com World Wide Web: http://www.
