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G75f ViewSonic 5
Using the Monitor
Setting the Timing Mode
Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the
screen image and minimizing eye strain. The
timing mode
consists of the
resolution
(example 1280 x 1024) and
refresh rate
(or vertical frequency;
example 75 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView
®
controls
to adjust the screen image.
The recommended timing modes for this monitor are:
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz
.
To set the Timing Mode:
1
Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows
®
desktop >
Properties
>
Settings
> Desktop Area or Screen Area for Windows 98 and newer > set
the resolution.
2
Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.
NOTE:
To minimize the adjustments required for an optimal screen
image
,
selectatimingmodefromthe
Preset Timing Modes
table below.
WARNING:
Do NOT set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the
maximum refresh rate for each resolution (see below). Doing so may result in
permanent damage to your monitor.
(NI = Non Interlaced)
Preset Timing Modes
VGA 640 x 400 @ 70 Hz
VGA 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz
VESA
®
640 x 480 @ 75 Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 75 Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 85 Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 85 Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
Macintosh 832 x 624 @ 75 Hz
Macintosh 1152 x 870 @ 75 Hz
Timing Modes with Maximum Refresh Rates
1600 x 1200 NI @ 68 Hz
1280 x 1024 NI @ 80 Hz
1152 x 870 NI @ 93 Hz
1024 x 768 NI @ 105 Hz
800 x 600 NI @ 132 Hz
640 x 480 NI @ 162 Hz
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