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Q115 Color Monitor
User’s Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
(Latin American Spanish)
(Brazilian Portuguese)
with Plug & Play
21" (20.0" Viewable Diagonal)
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Copyright © ViewSponic, Inc., 1999. 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. Optiquest and ViewSonic are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. Optimize Your Image is a trademark of ViewSonic Corporation. VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association (
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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 Getting Started Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 E Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 N G Quick Installation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 L I Operation S H Front Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Main
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Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of an Optiquest Q115 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). E N G Package Contents L I Your Optiquest Q115 package includes the following: S Optiquest Q
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Quick Installation 1 Connect video cable 5 Windows users: Setting the Timing Mode (Resolution and Make sure both the Q115 and computer Refresh Rate) are powered OFF. Connect the video cable to the computer. Example: 1280x600 @ 1024Hz ® Macintosh users: Connect a Resolution Right-click on the Windows Macintosh adapter (part No. GMAC-1) desktop > Properties > Settings > to the video cable, then to the Q115. To "Desktop Area." Set the resolution. E ® order an adapter, contact Optiquest N Refresh R
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Operation Adjust your Optiquest Q115 monitor using the buttons and Control Wheel as shown below. Front Control Panel E N G L I S H Power* On/Off Button MENU/EXIT Control ENTER Power light: Button Wheel Button Green = On Orange = Power (Flashing) Saving Mode To adjust the monitor, follow the numbered steps in sequence as shown below: ® 1 To display the OnView (Picture Management) Main Menu push the MENU/EXIT button. 2 To select the control you want to adjust, turn the Control Wheel. C
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To save changes and exit a menu or screen, press the MENU/EXIT button. Main Menu NOTE: For the descrip- tions of all controls in this section: E "CW" = turn Control N Wheel G clockwise L "C-CW" = turn Control I Wheel counter- S clockwise H CONTRAST adjusts balance between background (black level) and foreground (white level) of screen image. CW to increase, C-CW to decrease. BRIGHTNESS adjusts background (black level) of screen image. CW to increase,
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To save changes and exit a menu or screen, press the MENU/EXIT button. TRAPEZOID makes vertical edges of screen image parallel. CW to make bottom of screen image more narrow, C-CW to make the top of screen image more narrow. PARALLEL (Paralleogram) slants vertical sides of screen image to the right or left. CW to slant sides to right, C-CW to slant sides to left. E TILT rotates entire screen image. N CW rotates screen image clockwise, C-CW rotates screen image G counter-clockwise. L I S COLOR TE
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To save changes and exit a menu or screen, press the MENU/EXIT button. VIDEO LEVEL allows you to select the input level of the video signal coming from your computer's graphic card. Press the ENTER button to toggle between 0.7 Volts and 1.0 Volts. NOTE: The default setting is 0.7V. The 1.0V option is typically used for older graphics cards that requre it. Shortcut: While no menu or screen is visible on screen, press the ENTER button to display the VIDEO LEVEL control screen. E N LANGUAGE allows
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To save changes and exit a menu or screen, press the MENU/EXIT button. DEGAUSS removes the build-up of magnetic fields that can cause irregular colors to appear around the edges of screen images. With DEGUASS selected, press the ENTER button. NOTE: The monitor automatically degausses each time you turn it on. Important: Do not degauss repeatedly. Doing so can be harmful to the monitor. Wait at least 20 minutes before using this control again. H - OSD POSITION horizontally repositions all On-Scre
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Other Information Specifications CRT Type 21" (20.0" viewable diagonal), 0.26mm dot pitch, 90° deflection Phosphor RGB Medium persistence Gass Surface Anti-Reflection, Anti-Glare; TM= 46% Input Signal Video RGB analog (0.7Vp-p, 75 ohms) E Sync H/V separate (TTL), Sync on Green, N Composite Sync G f : 30-95 kHz, f : 50-180 Hz H V L Compatibility PC Up to 1600 x 1200 NI I ® 1 Macintosh * Power Macintosh compatible (up to 1600 x 1200) S H Maximum Refresh 640 x 480 @ 150 Hz 2 Rates* 800 x 600 @ 146
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Troubleshooting No power Press Power button 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 on but no screen image E Make sure the video cable supplied with the monitor is tightly secured to N the video output port on the back of the computer. If the other end of the G video cable is not attached permanently
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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 E and other particles. N 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia, non-alcohol G L based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the I screen. S H To clean the case 1 Use a soft, dry cloth. 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of a non-a
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Limited Warranty Optiquest Q115 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: The Optiques
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NOTES E N G L I S H Other Information 16 Optiquest Q115
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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 1-800-843-6784 From outside U.S. and Canada 909-869-9216 Other Options Technical Support Questions techhelp@optiquest.com Product or Dealer Questions prodinfo@optiquest.com World Wide Web: http://www.optiquest.com 438 Cheryl Lane Walnut, CA 91789 02/99 Tel (909) 869-9216 Tel (8
