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User's Guide ViewSonic G800 Multi-Frequency Color CRT Display 20 (18.4" Viewable Diagonal) Flat Square Color Monitor with Plug & Play ViewSonic® Corporation
User's Guide ViewSonic G800 Multi-Frequency Color CRT Display 20 (18.4" Viewable Diagonal) Flat Square Color Monitor with Plug & Play ViewSonic® Corporation
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... in the event of the Video Electronics Standards Association. In the interest of this product. Product Name: ViewSonic Model Number: G800 Serial Number: Purchase Date: ii ViewSonic G800 IBM XT, AT, 386, 486, and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. DPMS and...trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose without notice. No part of this guide as a permanent record of your records The serial number of the monitor. Write the serial number in...
... in the event of the Video Electronics Standards Association. In the interest of this product. Product Name: ViewSonic Model Number: G800 Serial Number: Purchase Date: ii ViewSonic G800 IBM XT, AT, 386, 486, and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. DPMS and...trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose without notice. No part of this guide as a permanent record of your records The serial number of the monitor. Write the serial number in...
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...-0; Who the warranty protects: This warranty is effective: ViewSonic G800 color monitors, including the display tubes, are : U.S. Removal or installation of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. h. from Asian /Pacific Rim countries 886 (2) 248-4072. REV 7/7/96 ViewSonic G800 iii Any product on obtaining warranty service, call ViewSonic. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by...
...-0; Who the warranty protects: This warranty is effective: ViewSonic G800 color monitors, including the display tubes, are : U.S. Removal or installation of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. h. from Asian /Pacific Rim countries 886 (2) 248-4072. REV 7/7/96 ViewSonic G800 iii Any product on obtaining warranty service, call ViewSonic. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by...
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... Listed and CSA Certified Type SVT or SJT No. 18/3 AWG rated 125VAC 7A minimum. ViewSonic G800 v If this device. However, there is encouraged to try to radio communications. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this monitor would void the user's authority to operate this equipment does cause unacceptable interference to radio...
... Listed and CSA Certified Type SVT or SJT No. 18/3 AWG rated 125VAC 7A minimum. ViewSonic G800 v If this device. However, there is encouraged to try to radio communications. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this monitor would void the user's authority to operate this equipment does cause unacceptable interference to radio...
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CONTENTS Warranty Information iii Safety Guidelines iv FCC Information v 1 Quick Installation Package Contents 1 Power Up 2 Monitor Stand Removal 3 2 Operation Monitor Buttons 5 OnView® Control Screens 6 Timing Chart 11 Factory Preset Timings 12 Plug and Play 13 DDC Diagnostic Utility 14 Power Management System 15 3 About Your Monitor Something 17 Features 18 Specifications 20 Dimensions 22 4 Troubleshooting Problem Chart 23 5 Care and Safety Tips Helpful Hints 25 Safety Tips 25 Care of Your Monitor 26 Index 27 ViewSonic G800 vii
CONTENTS Warranty Information iii Safety Guidelines iv FCC Information v 1 Quick Installation Package Contents 1 Power Up 2 Monitor Stand Removal 3 2 Operation Monitor Buttons 5 OnView® Control Screens 6 Timing Chart 11 Factory Preset Timings 12 Plug and Play 13 DDC Diagnostic Utility 14 Power Management System 15 3 About Your Monitor Something 17 Features 18 Specifications 20 Dimensions 22 4 Troubleshooting Problem Chart 23 5 Care and Safety Tips Helpful Hints 25 Safety Tips 25 Care of Your Monitor 26 Index 27 ViewSonic G800 vii
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... and DOS (Monitor Power SavingSoftware). ViewSonic® monitor installation file (VS*.inf) for Windows® 95 (required for Windows 95 (See page 14). Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. Graphic Series G800 ViewSonic G800 RECALL ONVIEW Installation 1 Important! See pages 13 and 14). DDC™ (Display Data Channel) diagnostic...
... and DOS (Monitor Power SavingSoftware). ViewSonic® monitor installation file (VS*.inf) for Windows® 95 (required for Windows 95 (See page 14). Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. Graphic Series G800 ViewSonic G800 RECALL ONVIEW Installation 1 Important! See pages 13 and 14). DDC™ (Display Data Channel) diagnostic...
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... the glass. 2. ViewSonic G800 Installation 3 Press the locations shown in the drawing to sit flat on top of a desktop computer or desk, you want your monitor to release the lock tab. 3. The towel is released, pull the monitor stand up with a Phillips head screw driver. Locate the small circular hole in the monitor's shipping carton... prevent scratches on soft material, such as a folded towel. Remove the screw with a screw. Revolve the stand until the hole lines up at an angle. 4. Monitor Stand Removal If you can remove the stand. To remove the stand: 1.
... the glass. 2. ViewSonic G800 Installation 3 Press the locations shown in the drawing to sit flat on top of a desktop computer or desk, you want your monitor to release the lock tab. 3. The towel is released, pull the monitor stand up with a Phillips head screw driver. Locate the small circular hole in the monitor's shipping carton... prevent scratches on soft material, such as a folded towel. Remove the screw with a screw. Revolve the stand until the hole lines up at an angle. 4. Monitor Stand Removal If you can remove the stand. To remove the stand: 1.
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...the OnView® control menu (see page 6). RECALL ONVIEW RECALL ONVIEW Returns adjustments back to adjust the ViewSonic G800 monitor using the buttons shown below . Automatically degausses monitor. ViewSonic G800 5 ➛ Operation • Displays OnView control menu. • Activates (pink) & deactivates (black) the highlighted icon. • Scrolls... , the power light (LED) is disconnected from a computer, the light turns orange. when the monitor goes into power saving mode or is green; Power switch. OPERATION 2 This section shows how to factory settings.
...the OnView® control menu (see page 6). RECALL ONVIEW RECALL ONVIEW Returns adjustments back to adjust the ViewSonic G800 monitor using the buttons shown below . Automatically degausses monitor. ViewSonic G800 5 ➛ Operation • Displays OnView control menu. • Activates (pink) & deactivates (black) the highlighted icon. • Scrolls... , the power light (LED) is disconnected from a computer, the light turns orange. when the monitor goes into power saving mode or is green; Power switch. OPERATION 2 This section shows how to factory settings.
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... menu. Vertical lines in the center square are black to show that the image is ready to adjust) The monitor's horizontal and vertical frequencies. 6 Operation ViewSonic G800 User 034 Exit 9300 Saves changes and exits this control menu. OnView® Control Menu 1. Press the OnView ... as you make adjustments. 6. Press OnView to deactivate the icon. The number of vertical lines in the center square turn on the monitor (see the previous page.) 2. Press the OnView button to activate the highlighted icon. defined Exit color temperatures. 31khz Rotate Degauss 70Hz ...
... menu. Vertical lines in the center square are black to show that the image is ready to adjust) The monitor's horizontal and vertical frequencies. 6 Operation ViewSonic G800 User 034 Exit 9300 Saves changes and exits this control menu. OnView® Control Menu 1. Press the OnView ... as you make adjustments. 6. Press OnView to deactivate the icon. The number of vertical lines in the center square turn on the monitor (see the previous page.) 2. Press the OnView button to activate the highlighted icon. defined Exit color temperatures. 31khz Rotate Degauss 70Hz ...
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...width. Exit This control saves adjustments and exits the control menu. Degaussing removes the build-up of the screen image all at least 20 minutes before degaussing again. Minus [-] button rotates the screen image counter-clockwise. Plus [+] button rotates the screen image clockwise. Zoom... monitor. Do not degauss repeatedly. To save changes and exit the menu, highlight Exit and press OnView. Wait at once. The monitor also automatically degausses when you press the power switch to turn on the menu for your convenience when moving around the menu. 10 Operation ViewSonic G800...
...width. Exit This control saves adjustments and exits the control menu. Degaussing removes the build-up of the screen image all at least 20 minutes before degaussing again. Minus [-] button rotates the screen image counter-clockwise. Plus [+] button rotates the screen image clockwise. Zoom... monitor. Do not degauss repeatedly. To save changes and exit the menu, highlight Exit and press OnView. Wait at once. The monitor also automatically degausses when you press the power switch to turn on the menu for your convenience when moving around the menu. 10 Operation ViewSonic G800...
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...are capable of running at an 80 Hz refresh rate, once you run this resolution at a number of handling. Timing Chart The ViewSonic G800 digital monitor can run 1024 pixels x 768 lines at these high refresh rates. Certain standard resolutions are user definable. There are also 18 ...timings which the ViewSonic G800 will operate at this refresh rate, the monitor will save this level of three elements: 1. The resolution is set up of performance, not all the rows ...
...are capable of running at an 80 Hz refresh rate, once you run this resolution at a number of handling. Timing Chart The ViewSonic G800 digital monitor can run 1024 pixels x 768 lines at these high refresh rates. Certain standard resolutions are user definable. There are also 18 ...timings which the ViewSonic G800 will operate at this refresh rate, the monitor will save this level of three elements: 1. The resolution is set up of performance, not all the rows ...
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... instructions. 6. Select Install *.INF File (Windows 95). 6. To install the program from the ViewSonic Display Suite CD : 1. Click the Windows 95 Start menu button. 3. Wait for this monitor. DDC is on , insert the disk into the CD ROM drive. 2. With your computer...automatically start. 3. ViewSonic G800 Operation 13 Select Run. 4. Type in B:\install.exe if your monitor is B. 5. To install the program from the OptiGreen disk: 1. Select Install. 5. If your disk drive is displaying a monochrome image or the wrong resolution, call ViewSonic's customer support for...
... instructions. 6. Select Install *.INF File (Windows 95). 6. To install the program from the ViewSonic Display Suite CD : 1. Click the Windows 95 Start menu button. 3. Wait for this monitor. DDC is on , insert the disk into the CD ROM drive. 2. With your computer...automatically start. 3. ViewSonic G800 Operation 13 Select Run. 4. Type in B:\install.exe if your monitor is B. 5. To install the program from the OptiGreen disk: 1. Select Install. 5. If your disk drive is displaying a monochrome image or the wrong resolution, call ViewSonic's customer support for...
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... Operation ViewSonic G800 Wait ten seconds and turn the monitor on the ViewSonic diskette for instructions on the ViewSonic diskette. b. Install the ViewSonic MONITOR.INF file included on how to enable DDC in the ViewSonic G800 package has a utility file called DDCTEST.EXE. Turn the monitor off. DDC™ Diagnostic Utility For IBM PC's and compatibles The ViewSonic G800 uses DDC (Display Data...
... Operation ViewSonic G800 Wait ten seconds and turn the monitor on the ViewSonic diskette for instructions on the ViewSonic diskette. b. Install the ViewSonic MONITOR.INF file included on how to enable DDC in the ViewSonic G800 package has a utility file called DDCTEST.EXE. Turn the monitor off. DDC™ Diagnostic Utility For IBM PC's and compatibles The ViewSonic G800 uses DDC (Display Data...
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State On Standby Suspend Off LED green yellow yellow yellow Power 150watts typical For the monitor's power saving feature to work, the video board or computer must also meet VESA DPMS standards. Power Management System This monitor meets VESA® DPMS™ (Display Power Management Signaling) standards.
State On Standby Suspend Off LED green yellow yellow yellow Power 150watts typical For the monitor's power saving feature to work, the video board or computer must also meet VESA DPMS standards. Power Management System This monitor meets VESA® DPMS™ (Display Power Management Signaling) standards.
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ViewSonic G800 AboutYour Monitor 17 ViewSonic G800 features a 20" (18.4" viewable) screen with a precision .28mm dot pitch, 1600 x 1200 maximum resolution, and ARAG® anti-glare, anti-reflection glass coating. ABOUT YOUR MONITOR 3 Graphic Series G800 RECALL ONVIEW ViewSonic® Quality The specially designed ViewSonic G800 monitor is an excellent choice for graphic designers, pre-press editors and desktop publishers.
ViewSonic G800 AboutYour Monitor 17 ViewSonic G800 features a 20" (18.4" viewable) screen with a precision .28mm dot pitch, 1600 x 1200 maximum resolution, and ARAG® anti-glare, anti-reflection glass coating. ABOUT YOUR MONITOR 3 Graphic Series G800 RECALL ONVIEW ViewSonic® Quality The specially designed ViewSonic G800 monitor is an excellent choice for graphic designers, pre-press editors and desktop publishers.
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...display. ● Invar Shadow Mask for superior focus, brightness, and color. ● 20" (18.4" viewable diagonal), 0.28mm dot pitch, high resolution, non-interlaced technology provides sharp, flicker-free images. ● The ViewMatch® color control system easily allows the white of recyclable material. 18 AboutYour Monitor ViewSonic G800... ● Our shipping cartons are made of the image to VESA® DPMSTM standards and controls energy consumption when the monitor is not in use. ● This product is Energy Star™ compliant. ● All plastic parts are strictly ...
...display. ● Invar Shadow Mask for superior focus, brightness, and color. ● 20" (18.4" viewable diagonal), 0.28mm dot pitch, high resolution, non-interlaced technology provides sharp, flicker-free images. ● The ViewMatch® color control system easily allows the white of recyclable material. 18 AboutYour Monitor ViewSonic G800... ● Our shipping cartons are made of the image to VESA® DPMSTM standards and controls energy consumption when the monitor is not in use. ● This product is Energy Star™ compliant. ● All plastic parts are strictly ...
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... of horizontal frequencies from 30 to 86 kHz and vertical frequencies from 50 to 1600 (H) x 1200 (V). ● The monitor may be used with IBM® or a compatible PC and Macintosh®*. *Macintosh computers require ViewSonic® Macintosh adapters. See Chapter 4 on -green) are user definable for a total of 27 timing settings. ●... modes up to 120 Hz. ● Nine factory preset video modes are available for image size and positioning. ● Eighteen additional timings are automatically selected. ViewSonic G800 AboutYour Monitor 19
... of horizontal frequencies from 30 to 86 kHz and vertical frequencies from 50 to 1600 (H) x 1200 (V). ● The monitor may be used with IBM® or a compatible PC and Macintosh®*. *Macintosh computers require ViewSonic® Macintosh adapters. See Chapter 4 on -green) are user definable for a total of 27 timing settings. ●... modes up to 120 Hz. ● Nine factory preset video modes are available for image size and positioning. ● Eighteen additional timings are automatically selected. ViewSonic G800 AboutYour Monitor 19
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Specifications CRT Input Signal Compatibility Type Phosphor glass surface Video Sync PC Connectors Macintosh®* Rear Power Voltage User Controls/ Functions Consumption Buttons OnView® Misconvergence 20"(18.4" viewable diagonal), 0.28mm dot pitch, 90° deflection RGB, medium-short persistence ARAG® coating Standard light transmission rate = 52% RGB analog ..., Pin-balance, Trapezoid, Parallelogram, Exit, 9300, 6500, 5500, Contrast, Brightness, Degauss, Rotate, User, Zoom 0.30mm (max) at center 0.40mm (max) at corner continued... 20 AboutYour Monitor ViewSonic G800
Specifications CRT Input Signal Compatibility Type Phosphor glass surface Video Sync PC Connectors Macintosh®* Rear Power Voltage User Controls/ Functions Consumption Buttons OnView® Misconvergence 20"(18.4" viewable diagonal), 0.28mm dot pitch, 90° deflection RGB, medium-short persistence ARAG® coating Standard light transmission rate = 52% RGB analog ..., Pin-balance, Trapezoid, Parallelogram, Exit, 9300, 6500, 5500, Contrast, Brightness, Degauss, Rotate, User, Zoom 0.30mm (max) at center 0.40mm (max) at corner continued... 20 AboutYour Monitor ViewSonic G800
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Specifications, continued Display Area Operating Conditions Storage Conditions Dimensions Factory setting Large scan Temperature Humidity Altitude Temperature Humidity Altitude Physical Packing Weight Regulatory Agencies Net Gross Power savings ... (H) x 280mm (V) signal timing used) 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) 0% to 90% (no condensation) To 10,000 feet -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) 0% to 95% (no condensation) To 40,000 feet 500mm (W) x 504mm (H) x 492mm (D) 19.7" (W) x 19.8" (H) x 19.4" (D) 645mm (W) x 645mm (H) x 637mm (D) 25.39" (W) x 25.39...
Specifications, continued Display Area Operating Conditions Storage Conditions Dimensions Factory setting Large scan Temperature Humidity Altitude Temperature Humidity Altitude Physical Packing Weight Regulatory Agencies Net Gross Power savings ... (H) x 280mm (V) signal timing used) 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) 0% to 90% (no condensation) To 10,000 feet -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) 0% to 95% (no condensation) To 40,000 feet 500mm (W) x 504mm (H) x 492mm (D) 19.7" (W) x 19.8" (H) x 19.4" (D) 645mm (W) x 645mm (H) x 637mm (D) 25.39" (W) x 25.39...
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456 mm Dimensions Front View... Width 500mm (19.7") Height 456 mm (18.0") (without base) Screen (diagonal viewable) 467 mm (18.4") 500 mm Graphic Series G800 467 mm RECALL ONVIEW Side View... Swivel Angle left 90o right 90o 492 mm 300 mm 354 mm Rotation 90˚ 504 mm 22 AboutYour Monitor ViewSonic G800 Depth 492 mm (19.4") Tilt up Height 15˚ 504 mm (19.8") (with base) Tilt down Base 5˚ 300 mm (11.8") Tilt up 15o down 5o Top View...
456 mm Dimensions Front View... Width 500mm (19.7") Height 456 mm (18.0") (without base) Screen (diagonal viewable) 467 mm (18.4") 500 mm Graphic Series G800 467 mm RECALL ONVIEW Side View... Swivel Angle left 90o right 90o 492 mm 300 mm 354 mm Rotation 90˚ 504 mm 22 AboutYour Monitor ViewSonic G800 Depth 492 mm (19.4") Tilt up Height 15˚ 504 mm (19.8") (with base) Tilt down Base 5˚ 300 mm (11.8") Tilt up 15o down 5o Top View...