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Contents Electronic Warranty Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Getting Started Package Contents 3 Precautions 3 Quick Installation 4 Using the Monitor Setting the Timing Mode 5 OSD Lock Setting 6 Adjusting the Screen Image 7 Other Information Specifications 12 Troubleshooting 13 Customer Support 14 Cleaning the Monitor 15 Limited Warranty 16 Appendix Power Cord Safety Guidelines 17 FCC Information 18 09/02/04 E ViewSonic P225f 1
Contents Electronic Warranty Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Getting Started Package Contents 3 Precautions 3 Quick Installation 4 Using the Monitor Setting the Timing Mode 5 OSD Lock Setting 6 Adjusting the Screen Image 7 Other Information Specifications 12 Troubleshooting 13 Customer Support 14 Cleaning the Monitor 15 Limited Warranty 16 Appendix Power Cord Safety Guidelines 17 FCC Information 18 09/02/04 E ViewSonic P225f 1
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... damages resulting from ViewSonic Corporation. USA: www.viewsonic.com/pdf/recyclePlus.pdf 2. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of this document may change product specifications without notice. In the interest of its useful life. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Please dispose of this product. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw ViewSonic P225f 2 VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards...
... damages resulting from ViewSonic Corporation. USA: www.viewsonic.com/pdf/recyclePlus.pdf 2. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of this document may change product specifications without notice. In the interest of its useful life. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Please dispose of this product. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw ViewSonic P225f 2 VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards...
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... "Windows" in a well ventilated area. ViewSonic P225f 3 The monitor contains highvoltage parts. Package Contents Your package includes: • Color monitor • DB-15 video cable • Power cord • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes the User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. Do not place anything on the monitor that you touch these conditions. • Keep the monitor away...
... "Windows" in a well ventilated area. ViewSonic P225f 3 The monitor contains highvoltage parts. Package Contents Your package includes: • Color monitor • DB-15 video cable • Power cord • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes the User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. Do not place anything on the monitor that you touch these conditions. • Keep the monitor away...
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... the computer and plug the video cable into your Records" on page 2 of the monitor) in "For your computer's CD-ROM drive. Attach the adapter to auto-start : double-click on -screen instructions. 5 Windows users: Set the Timing Mode (resolution and refresh rate) Example: 1600 X 1200 @ 85 Hz. NOTE: At this user guide. (2) Wait for any future customer service needs: Write the serial number (see back of this user guide. 2 Connect power cord Connect the power cord from computer to...
... the computer and plug the video cable into your Records" on page 2 of the monitor) in "For your computer's CD-ROM drive. Attach the adapter to auto-start : double-click on -screen instructions. 5 Windows users: Set the Timing Mode (resolution and refresh rate) Example: 1600 X 1200 @ 85 Hz. NOTE: At this user guide. (2) Wait for any future customer service needs: Write the serial number (see back of this user guide. 2 Connect power cord Connect the power cord from computer to...
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... mode consists of the screen image and minimizing eye strain. Using the Monitor Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is : VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz. NOTE: To minimize the adjustments required for instructions. To set the Timing Mode: 1 Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows® desktop > Properties > Settings > Desktop Area (Screen Area for maximizing the quality of the resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; Preset Timing Modes VGA...
... mode consists of the screen image and minimizing eye strain. Using the Monitor Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is : VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz. NOTE: To minimize the adjustments required for instructions. To set the Timing Mode: 1 Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows® desktop > Properties > Settings > Desktop Area (Screen Area for maximizing the quality of the resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; Preset Timing Modes VGA...
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... OSD image settings are now locked. • OSD Unlock: Press and hold the [1] and [▼] buttons on the face 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 [1] and [▼] buttons again for 5 seconds. ViewSonic P225f 6 OSD Lock Settings You have the option of the monitor for 5 seconds. The message "OSD LOCK" will then display briefly, indicating that the OSD image settings are now unlocked...
... OSD image settings are now locked. • OSD Unlock: Press and hold the [1] and [▼] buttons on the face 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 [1] and [▼] buttons again for 5 seconds. ViewSonic P225f 6 OSD Lock Settings You have the option of the monitor for 5 seconds. The message "OSD LOCK" will then display briefly, indicating that the OSD image settings are now unlocked...
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... adjusts the displayed control. Main Menu with the Main Menu shown below, use the buttons on the front control panel to making any adjustments. Power Light Power On/Off 1 2 Displays Main Menu; also saves changes/ exits Main Menu. The OnView controls are explained in the four steps at the top of controls on some control screens. Also, toggles between pairs of the next page and are further explained on pages 8-10. ViewSonic P225f 7 IMPORTANT: The monitor...
... adjusts the displayed control. Main Menu with the Main Menu shown below, use the buttons on the front control panel to making any adjustments. Power Light Power On/Off 1 2 Displays Main Menu; also saves changes/ exits Main Menu. The OnView controls are explained in the four steps at the top of controls on some control screens. Also, toggles between pairs of the next page and are further explained on pages 8-10. ViewSonic P225f 7 IMPORTANT: The monitor...
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... button [2]. ViewSonic P225f 8 With Main Menu highlighted, as shown on the Main Menu are listed in pairs, such as Contrast/Brightness. When the control you want to the next Main Menu. Press button [2] to adjust, press the arrow buttons on the front control panel of your monitor (▼▲) and scroll through the choices. To adjust the screen image: 1 To display the Main Menu (parts 1-3 shown below), press button [1]. With a control highlighted, button [2] displays a control screen for making adjustments...
... button [2]. ViewSonic P225f 8 With Main Menu highlighted, as shown on the Main Menu are listed in pairs, such as Contrast/Brightness. When the control you want to the next Main Menu. Press button [2] to adjust, press the arrow buttons on the front control panel of your monitor (▼▲) and scroll through the choices. To adjust the screen image: 1 To display the Main Menu (parts 1-3 shown below), press button [1]. With a control highlighted, button [2] displays a control screen for making adjustments...
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... be adjusted by using the arrow buttons (▲▼) on . ViewSonic P225f 9 Brightness adjusts the background black level of the screen image. Horizontal Size adjusts the width of the screen image. Your monitor will degauss automatically each time you power it on the front of your monitor. Parallel slants the vertical edges of the screen image until they are parallel. Main Menu Controls The menu items shown below can cause irregular colors to display the Contrast/Brightness control screen. Control Explanation Contrast adjusts...
... be adjusted by using the arrow buttons (▲▼) on . ViewSonic P225f 9 Brightness adjusts the background black level of the screen image. Horizontal Size adjusts the width of the screen image. Your monitor will degauss automatically each time you power it on the front of your monitor. Parallel slants the vertical edges of the screen image until they are parallel. Main Menu Controls The menu items shown below can cause irregular colors to display the Contrast/Brightness control screen. Control Explanation Contrast adjusts...
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... (9300 Kelvin). 9300K - User Color - H. This includes the refresh rate (or Vertical Frequency) and the scan rate (or Horizontal Frequency). Convergence (Horizontal Convergence) adjusts vertical color alignment. ViewSonic P225f 10 Adds blue and green to the monitor. ViewMatch® Color provides several languages for warmer white and richer red. 5000K - Adds red to adjust red (R), green (G), and blue (B). Interference patterns of this control when red or blue borders are present around the vertical segments of black letters on -screen menu and press button [2].
... (9300 Kelvin). 9300K - User Color - H. This includes the refresh rate (or Vertical Frequency) and the scan rate (or Horizontal Frequency). Convergence (Horizontal Convergence) adjusts vertical color alignment. ViewSonic P225f 10 Adds blue and green to the monitor. ViewMatch® Color provides several languages for warmer white and richer red. 5000K - Adds red to adjust red (R), green (G), and blue (B). Interference patterns of this control when red or blue borders are present around the vertical segments of black letters on -screen menu and press button [2].
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... screen image. Input Select allows you to the original factory settings if the product is still uneven, use the degauss feature. Linear Sym (Vertical Linearity Symmetry) minimizes the distortion (squeezing or stretching) images between two video-signal sources (D-Sub and BNC). Top Left (Purity) adjusts uneven color at the center of screen. Top Hooking straightens the top corners of the overall image. ViewSonic P225f 11 Linear (Vertical Linearity Center) adjusts...
... screen image. Input Select allows you to the original factory settings if the product is still uneven, use the degauss feature. Linear Sym (Vertical Linearity Symmetry) minimizes the distortion (squeezing or stretching) images between two video-signal sources (D-Sub and BNC). Top Left (Purity) adjusts uneven color at the center of screen. Top Hooking straightens the top corners of the overall image. ViewSonic P225f 11 Linear (Vertical Linearity Center) adjusts...
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Other Information Specifications CRT Input Signal Compatibility Timing Modes with Maximum Refresh Rates2 Power Display Area Operating Conditions Storage Conditions Dimensions Weight Regulations Power Saving Modes Type Phosphor Glass surface 22" (20.0" viewable diagonal area), 0.24 mm aperture grill pitch, 90o deflection RGB, medium-short persistence Anti-reflection, anti-static coating Standard light transmission rate = 38.4% Video Sync RGB Analog (0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ohms) fH: 30-127 kHz, fv: 50-160 Hz...
Other Information Specifications CRT Input Signal Compatibility Timing Modes with Maximum Refresh Rates2 Power Display Area Operating Conditions Storage Conditions Dimensions Weight Regulations Power Saving Modes Type Phosphor Glass surface 22" (20.0" viewable diagonal area), 0.24 mm aperture grill pitch, 90o deflection RGB, medium-short persistence Anti-reflection, anti-static coating Standard light transmission rate = 38.4% Video Sync RGB Analog (0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ohms) fH: 30-127 kHz, fv: 50-160 Hz...
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... card to support higher refresh rates, try selecting fewer colors or running lower resolutions. Power on but no screen image • Make sure the video cable supplied with another power source, graphics card, or computer system. • Connect the video cable securely. If using a surge protector, reduce the number of devices plugged in the cable connector could cause an improper connection. • Connect the monitor to verify the refresh rate (vertical frequency) is supplying proper voltage. Loose or broken pins in . • Check...
... card to support higher refresh rates, try selecting fewer colors or running lower resolutions. Power on but no screen image • Make sure the video cable supplied with another power source, graphics card, or computer system. • Connect the video cable securely. If using a surge protector, reduce the number of devices plugged in the cable connector could cause an improper connection. • Connect the monitor to verify the refresh rate (vertical frequency) is supplying proper voltage. Loose or broken pins in . • Check...
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.../ Other countries Hong Kong www.viewsonic.com www.hk.viewsonic.com T: 886 2 2246 3456 service@sd. F: 886 2 8242 3668 viewsonic.com ViewSonic P225f 14 Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller service.eu@ viewsoniceurope.com Australia and New www.viewsonic.com.au Zealand T: +61 2 9906 6277 service@au. NOTE: You will need the product serial number.
.../ Other countries Hong Kong www.viewsonic.com www.hk.viewsonic.com T: 886 2 2246 3456 service@sd. F: 886 2 8242 3668 viewsonic.com ViewSonic P225f 14 Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller service.eu@ viewsoniceurope.com Australia and New www.viewsonic.com.au Zealand T: +61 2 9906 6277 service@au. NOTE: You will need the product serial number.
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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. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen. This removes dust and other particles. 2 If still...
Cleaning the Monitor • MAKE SURE THE MONITOR IS TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen. This removes dust and other particles. 2 If still...
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...: This warranty is effective: ViewSonic® color CRT monitors, including the display tubes, are warranted for three (3) years for all labor from : a. What the warranty does not cover: 1. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic. c. d. Removal or installation of damages: VIEWSONIC'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. f. h. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. Take or ship the...
...: This warranty is effective: ViewSonic® color CRT monitors, including the display tubes, are warranted for three (3) years for all labor from : a. What the warranty does not cover: 1. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic. c. d. Removal or installation of damages: VIEWSONIC'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. f. h. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. Take or ship the...
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... ViewSonic P225f 17 Appendix Power Cord Safety Guidelines CAUTION: Use a power cable that will look like (Figure A1 below . USA UL Canada CSA Germany.......... Use the following code: Green-and-Yellow: Blue: Brown: Earth Neutral Live If the coloured wires of the mains lead of the cord set is...BLACK. For units which is a NEMA5-15 style (Figure A2), UL Listed, and CSA Labeled. If a new plug is to replace the original cord set, or if the cord set which is not enclosed. Please consult the table below for the selection criteria for power cords used to the current rating...
... ViewSonic P225f 17 Appendix Power Cord Safety Guidelines CAUTION: Use a power cable that will look like (Figure A1 below . USA UL Canada CSA Germany.......... Use the following code: Green-and-Yellow: Blue: Brown: Earth Neutral Live If the coloured wires of the mains lead of the cord set is...BLACK. For units which is a NEMA5-15 style (Figure A2), UL Listed, and CSA Labeled. If a new plug is to replace the original cord set, or if the cord set which is not enclosed. Please consult the table below for the selection criteria for power cords used to the current rating...
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... a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from that interference will not occur in a domestic environment, it may produce insufficient contrast that could void the user's authority to "Safety." Also, for help. ViewSonic P225f 18 This equipment generates, uses, and can be used near a radio or television receiver in a particular installation. If a BNC cable is...
... a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from that interference will not occur in a domestic environment, it may produce insufficient contrast that could void the user's authority to "Safety." Also, for help. ViewSonic P225f 18 This equipment generates, uses, and can be used near a radio or television receiver in a particular installation. If a BNC cable is...