Q53 User’s Guide Guide de l’utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Manual de instrucciones
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Safety Guidelines Caution: Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use the AC cords listed below for each area: USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switzerland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Britain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
CONTENTS Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv 1. Getting Started E N G L I S H Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Quick Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Monitor Stand Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E N G L I S H 2 Contents Optiquest Q53
Getting Started 1 Package Contents Congratulations on your purchase of an Optiquest Q53 high performance color monitor. Your Optiquest Q53 package includes the following: ● Optiquest Q53 monitor ● Attached video cable with 15 pin high density (HD) mini D-sub connector ● Power cord ● User’s guide ● Software diskette or CD ROM which includes: • Opti-Green® for Windows® 3.1x and DOS (monitor power saving software). • ViewSonic® monitor installation file (VS*.inf) for Windows® 95 (required for Plug & Play.
Look for the serial number on the back of the monitor. Please write number in the space provided (page ii, For your records) in front of the user’s guide. E N G L I S H Is your computer an IBM® or compatible? No Yes Make sure that computer is off before making connections. Attach video cable to computer’s video card output port. Attach power cable to monitor. Attach power cable to power source. Turn computer on. Turn monitor on. Adjust user controls according to personal preference (see Chapter 2).
Monitor Stand Removal If you want your monitor to sit flat on top of a desktop computer or desk, you can remove the stand.
Features Superior Image ... E N G L I S H ● 15" (13.8" viewable diagonal), 0.28mm dot pitch, high resolution, non-interlaced technology provides sharp, flicker-free images. ● Microprocessor-based controls save your adjustments for each video mode. There is no need to make adjustments every time you use your computer. Ergonomic Design ... ● Anti-reflection coating reduces eye strain. ● Tilt base allows 90o rotation horizontally and 15o vertically for greater user comfort.
Precision Timing ... ● True multi-scanning ability allows automatic tracking of horizontal frequencies from 30 to 70 kHz and vertical frequencies from 50 to100 Hz. ● Twelve factory preset video modes are available for image size and positioning. ● Fifteen additional timings are user definable for a total of 27 timing settings. E N G L I S H System Flexibility ... ● Equipped with DDC1TM and DDC2BTM for Plug & Play compatibility.
E N G L I S H 8 Getting Started Optiquest Q53
OPERATION Controls 2 E N G L I S H SELECT Power switch and power LED: Turns the monitor on or off. When on, the LED is green. When the monitor is in power saving mode the LED is orange. (Dial is hidden beneath the symbol.) Contrast: Adjusts the contrast between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). Clockwise increases the contrast. Counter-clockwise decreases the contrast. (Dial is hidden beneath the symbol.
Screen Size Adjustments To adjust a selected control: To select a control to adjust: + SELECT 1. Push the Select button. When a control is selected, its LED will light. 2. Push the button repeatedly until you reach the control you want. The control selected cycles from left to right as you push the button. When two LED's are both on, the Pincushion or Trapezoid control is selected. E N G L I S H — 1. Push the + button. 2. Push the - button.
Timing Chart The Optiquest Q53 digital monitor can run at an extensive range of resolutions and refresh rates. Certain standard resolutions are factory preset. There are also 15 timings which are user definable. For example, if your video card is set up to run 1024 pixels x 768 lines at an 80 Hz refresh rate, once you have adjusted the screen size and position to your preferences, the monitor will save this information to memory.
Factory Preset Timings The following table lists the factory preset timings: Resolution Timing E N G L I S H Horizontal Frequency Vertical Polarity of SynFrequency chronizing Signal Pixels x Lines kHz Hz Horiz/Vertical 640x480@60Hz 640 x 480 31.47 60 -/- VESA 640x480@75Hz 640 x 480 37.50 75 -/- VESA 640x480@85Hz 640 x 480 43.27 85 -/- VESA 800x600@72Hz 800 x 600 48.08 72 +/+ VESA 800x600@75Hz 800 x 600 46.88 75 +/+ VESA 800x600@85Hz 800 x 600 53.
Plug & Play For Windows® 95 users Plug and Play is Microsoft®'s method of providing automatic peripheral connections in Windows 95. Because your new monitor features the VESA® (Video Electronics Standards Association) DDC (Display Data Channel) standard, the monitor's resolutions are simple to adjust when used with a DDC compatible video card in the Plug and Play environment.
DDCTM Diagnostic Utility For IBM computers and compatibles The Optiquest Q53 uses DDC (Display Data Channel) protocol to communicate with your computer's video card. The software diskette or CD ROM included in the Optiquest Q53 package has a utility file called DDCTEST.EXE. This utility is useful for troubleshooting if DDC-related problems occur when using Windows® 3.1 or Windows® 95. E N G L I S H When you run the DDC Diagnostic Utility, one of two messages will appear: 1.
Power Management System This monitor meets VESA® DPMS™ (Display Power Management Signaling) standards. For the monitor’s power saving feature to work, the video board or computer must also meet VESA DPMS standards. State LED Power E N G L I S H Recovery Time On green 95 watts (typical) N/A Standby yellow <30 watts <3 sec Suspend yellow <8 watts <10 sec Off yellow <8 watts <10 sec Note: The Q53 complies with European NUTEK Power Management Standards.
E N G L I S H 16 Operation Optiquest Q53
3 Technical Data Specifications CRT Type 15"(13.8" viewable diagonal), 0.28mm dot pitch, 90° deflection Phosphor glass surface RGB, medium persistence Anti-Static, Anti-Reflection coating, Standard light transmission rate = 57% Input Signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.
Specifications, continued Display Area E N G L I S H Factory setting Large scan 260mm (H) x 195mm (V) typical 280mm (H) x 205mm (V) (Dependent upon signal timing used) Operating Conditions Temperature Humidity Altitude 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) 5% to 90% (no condensation) To 10,000 feet Storage Conditions Temperature Humidity Altitude -40°F to +140°F (-40°C to +60°C) 5% to 95% (no condensation) To 36,000 feet Dimensions Physical 380mm (W) x 374mm (H) x 394mm (D) 15.0" (W) x 14.7" (H) x 15.
Dimensions Front View Width 380mm (15.0") Height 330mm (13.0") (without base) Screen 351mm (13.8") (diagonal viewable) E N G L I S H Side View Depth Height (with base) Base Tilt up down 394mm (15.5") 374mm (14.7") 233mm (9.
E N G L I S H 20 Technical Data Optiquest Q53
4 Troubleshooting If your Optiquest Q53 monitor is not performing properly, use this troubleshooting chart for quick solutions to common problems. If the problem persists, call your monitor dealer. For further support or to order your free Macintosh adapter, call ViewSonic® customer support at the telephone number in your area: U.S. and Canada only From outside U.S.
E N G L I S H Problem... Possible Cause... Remedy... Image is scrollng or unstable Scanning frequency outside acceptable range? Reconfigure the graphics board. Image is not centered, too small or too large Horizontal, vertical positioning or horizontal, vertical size? Adjust the horizontal, vertical positioning and size controls. Characters appear dark Brightness and contrast at minimum? Adjust brightness and contrast.
Care and Safety Tips 5 Helpful Hints ● Avoid exposing the monitor to direct sunlight or other heat source. The monitor should be facing away from direct sunlight to reduce glare. ● Choose a well ventilated area to position your monitor to allow adequate dissipation of heat. Do not place anything on top of the monitor. ● Ensure the monitor area is clean and moisture free. ● Keep the monitor away from magnets, motors, transformers, speakers, and televisions.
Care of Your Monitor E N G L I S H 24 ● When cleaning the monitor screen, use only non-ammonia based glass cleaners. Apply the cleaning solution to a clean, dry cloth, not directly to the screen. ● When cleaning the plastic case, use only a soft, dry cloth. If the plastic is very dirty, use a neutral, non-abrasive detergent. Do not use alcohol or ammonia based solutions. ● Avoid spilling liquid on the monitor. ● Always handle your monitor with care when moving it.
LIMITED WARRANTY OPTIQUEST Q53 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.
E N G L I S H 26 Care and Safety Tips Optiquest Q53
INDEX Adjusting a screen control, 10 Brightness, 9 Care of monitor, 23 CD ROM, 3 Cleaning the monitor, 24 Compatibility, 7, 17 Connectors, 3, 17 Contrast, 9 Controls, 9, 17 Customer Service, 21, 23 Customer support, 21 DDC, 13, 14 Degaussing, 9, 22 Diagnostic utility, 14 Dimensions, 18, 19 Display scan frequency, 7 E-Mail, 21 Ergonomics, 6 Factory preset timings, 12 FCC, iv Features, 6 Frequency, 7, 12 Height (screen adjustment), 10 Horizontal position, 10 Horizontal size (width), 10 IBM (PC), 7, 17 INF fil
NOTES E N G L I S H 28 Index Optiquest Q53
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