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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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... States and other countries. Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2004. DPMS and DDC are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Electronic Warranty Registration To meet your monitor's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com For Your Records Product Name: Model ...Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic P225f VS10284 A-CD-P225f-6 Product disposal at the ...
... States and other countries. Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2004. DPMS and DDC are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Electronic Warranty Registration To meet your monitor's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com For Your Records Product Name: Model ...Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic P225f VS10284 A-CD-P225f-6 Product disposal at the ...
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... 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. Precautions • For...or strange odor is dangerous to reduce glare. • Do not place your monitor near a source of a ViewSonic color monitor. Getting Started Congratulations on your monitor under these parts. • Avoid exposing the monitor to direct sunlight or another heat source. Oils from the skin are difficult to...
... 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. Precautions • For...or strange odor is dangerous to reduce glare. • Do not place your monitor near a source of a ViewSonic color monitor. Getting Started Congratulations on your monitor under these parts. • Avoid exposing the monitor to direct sunlight or another heat source. Oils from the skin are difficult to...
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...1600 X 1200 @ 85 Hz. The monitor can be best prepared for your new P225f monitor! See Customer Support in this point Windows users may receive a message asking them to install the P225f INF file. 4 Install Display Optimization files (1) Insert the ViewSonic wizard CD-ROM into the adapter. ...Quick Installation 1 Connect video cable(s) Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered OFF. Attach the adapter to the second computer....
...1600 X 1200 @ 85 Hz. The monitor can be best prepared for your new P225f monitor! See Customer Support in this point Windows users may receive a message asking them to install the P225f INF file. 4 Install Display Optimization files (1) Insert the ViewSonic wizard CD-ROM into the adapter. ...Quick Installation 1 Connect video cable(s) Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered OFF. Attach the adapter to the second computer....
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... Hz 1152 x 864 NI @ 135 Hz 1024 x 768 NI @ 151 Hz 800 x 600 NI @ 160 Hz 640 x 480 NI @ 160 Hz (NI = Non Interlaced) ViewSonic P225f 5 The timing mode consists of the screen image and minimizing eye strain. Preset Timing Modes VGA 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz VGA 720 x 400 @ 70...set the resolution. 2 Set the refresh rate: See your computer to exceed the maximum refresh rates; NOTE: To minimize the adjustments required for this monitor is important for maximizing the quality of the resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; The recommended timing mode for an...
... Hz 1152 x 864 NI @ 135 Hz 1024 x 768 NI @ 151 Hz 800 x 600 NI @ 160 Hz 640 x 480 NI @ 160 Hz (NI = Non Interlaced) ViewSonic P225f 5 The timing mode consists of the screen image and minimizing eye strain. Preset Timing Modes VGA 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz VGA 720 x 400 @ 70...set the resolution. 2 Set the refresh rate: See your computer to exceed the maximum refresh rates; NOTE: To minimize the adjustments required for this monitor is important for maximizing the quality of the resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; The recommended timing mode for an...
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The message "OSD LOCK" will then display briefly, indicating that the OSD image settings are now unlocked. The message "OSD UNLOCK" will then display briefly, indicating that the OSD image settings are now locked. • OSD Unlock: Press and hold the [1] and [▼] buttons on the face of the monitor for 5 seconds. ViewSonic P225f 6 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 [1] and [▼] buttons again for 5 seconds.
The message "OSD LOCK" will then display briefly, indicating that the OSD image settings are now unlocked. The message "OSD UNLOCK" will then display briefly, indicating that the OSD image settings are now locked. • OSD Unlock: Press and hold the [1] and [▼] buttons on the face of the monitor for 5 seconds. ViewSonic P225f 6 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 [1] and [▼] buttons again for 5 seconds.
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... making any adjustments. ViewSonic P225f 7 Also, toggles between pairs of controls on pages 8-10. The OnView controls are further explained on some control screens. Power Light Power On/Off 1 2 Displays Main Menu; also saves changes/ exits Main Menu. Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control. IMPORTANT: The monitor should be warmed up...
... making any adjustments. ViewSonic P225f 7 Also, toggles between pairs of controls on pages 8-10. The OnView controls are further explained on some control screens. Power Light Power On/Off 1 2 Displays Main Menu; also saves changes/ exits Main Menu. Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control. IMPORTANT: The monitor should be warmed up...
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...control setting and Exit the menu, press button [1] twice. ViewSonic P225f 8 To adjust the screen image: 1 To display the Main Menu (parts 1-3 shown below), press button [1]. NOTE: Some controls on the front control panel of your monitor (▼▲) and scroll through the choices. With a ...control highlighted, button [2] displays a control screen for making adjustments. 2 To select a control you want to the next Main Menu...
...control setting and Exit the menu, press button [1] twice. ViewSonic P225f 8 To adjust the screen image: 1 To display the Main Menu (parts 1-3 shown below), press button [1]. NOTE: Some controls on the front control panel of your monitor (▼▲) and scroll through the choices. With a ...control highlighted, button [2] displays a control screen for making adjustments. 2 To select a control you want to the next Main Menu...
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... direction. Trapezoid adjusts the top and bottom of the screen image until they have equal length. Degauss removes the build-up or down. ViewSonic P225f 9 Pin Balance straightens curves along the vertical edges of the screen image that can be adjusted by using the arrow buttons (▲...each time you power it on the front of your monitor. Tilt rotates the entire screen image. Horizontal Position moves the screen image left or right. Parallel slants the vertical edges of the screen image until they are parallel. Shortcut: Before displaying the Main Menu, press ▼ or ▲...
... direction. Trapezoid adjusts the top and bottom of the screen image until they have equal length. Degauss removes the build-up or down. ViewSonic P225f 9 Pin Balance straightens curves along the vertical edges of the screen image that can be adjusted by using the arrow buttons (▲...each time you power it on the front of your monitor. Tilt rotates the entire screen image. Horizontal Position moves the screen image left or right. Parallel slants the vertical edges of the screen image until they are parallel. Shortcut: Before displaying the Main Menu, press ▼ or ▲...
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...white and richer red. 5000K - H. Doing so can be harmful to the screen image. Adds blue and green to the monitor. This includes the refresh rate (or Vertical Frequency) and the scan rate (or Horizontal Frequency). Interference patterns of this control when...and blue (B). Moire reduces interference patterns that appear as ripples, waves, or unwanted background color textures. V. ViewSonic P225f 10 Use this control again. ViewMeter® displays information about the video signal coming from among several color options: three preset color temperatures and User Color,...
...white and richer red. 5000K - H. Doing so can be harmful to the screen image. Adds blue and green to the monitor. This includes the refresh rate (or Vertical Frequency) and the scan rate (or Horizontal Frequency). Interference patterns of this control when...and blue (B). Moire reduces interference patterns that appear as ripples, waves, or unwanted background color textures. V. ViewSonic P225f 10 Use this control again. ViewMeter® displays information about the video signal coming from among several color options: three preset color temperatures and User Color,...
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...monitor. doing so could result in your computer to G3 require a Macintosh adapter. To order a Macintosh adapter, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. 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...
...monitor. doing so could result in your computer to G3 require a Macintosh adapter. To order a Macintosh adapter, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. 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...
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... screen image (rolls) vertically • Make sure video input signals are missing, check the video cable to the monitor. • Adjust brightness and contrast. • Verify whether an adapter is securely connected. ViewSonic P225f 13 Flickering • Not enough power supplied. To enable your computer can use non-interlaced mode at a time...
... screen image (rolls) vertically • Make sure video input signals are missing, check the video cable to the monitor. • Adjust brightness and contrast. • Verify whether an adapter is securely connected. ViewSonic P225f 13 Flickering • Not enough power supplied. To enable your computer can use non-interlaced mode at a time...
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...; does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the monitor screen or case. ViewSonic P225f 15 Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of a non-ammonia, non-alcohol based, mild non-abrasive detergent ...onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, then wipe the surface. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe...
...; does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the monitor screen or case. ViewSonic P225f 15 Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of a non-ammonia, non-alcohol based, mild non-abrasive detergent ...onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, then wipe the surface. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe...
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...and/or do not allow the exclusion of the product. 3. Who the warranty protects: This warranty is effective: ViewSonic® color CRT monitors, including the display tubes, are warranted for three (3) years for all parts and three (3) years for the first consumer purchaser....and you . Sales outside of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to a product defect. 3. Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC CRT MONITORS What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its sole option, repair or replace the product with the product. Replacement product or parts may also have other...
...and/or do not allow the exclusion of the product. 3. Who the warranty protects: This warranty is effective: ViewSonic® color CRT monitors, including the display tubes, are warranted for three (3) years for all parts and three (3) years for the first consumer purchaser....and you . Sales outside of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to a product defect. 3. Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC CRT MONITORS What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its sole option, repair or replace the product with the product. Replacement product or parts may also have other...