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Power Cord Safety Guidelines (continued) AC PLUG CORD PRECAUTIONS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET THEN THE PLUG SHOULD BE CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.
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 Getting Started Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 E N G L I S H Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Quick Installation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation Front Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a Optiquest Z90 color monitor. Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. NOTE: This product was designed for operation in the magnetic fields of the hemisphere where it was purchased. Also, the word "Windows®" in this user guide refers to the following Microsoft® operating systems: Windows '95, Windows '98, Windows NT® (4.0).
Quick Installation 1 Connect video cable Make sure both the Z90 and computer are powered OFF. Connect the video cable to the computer. Macintosh® users: Connect a Macintosh adapter (part No. VMAC-1) to the video cable, then to the computer. To order an adapter, contact Optiquest® (see the back cover of this guide). You will need to provide your GS790's serial number. E N G L I S H 2 Connect power cord Connect the power cord to a properly grounded AC outlet, then to the Z90.
Operation This section shows how to adjust your monitor for your personal preference. Front Control Panel To adjust the monitor, follow the numbered steps in sequence as shown below. ➊ ➋ Press [▼] to scroll down, [▲] to scroll up Main Menu to highlight name of Control Screen to be displayed. Press Button [1] to display Main Menu 1 ➎ Press Button [1] to exit Control Screen or Main Menu and save adjustments. E N G L I S H ➌ Press Button [2] to select the control you want to adjust.
OnView® Main Menu E N G L I S H CONTRAST/BRIGHTNESS Press the [2] button to select one of the following controls. Shortcut: Before displaying the Main Menu, press [▼] or [▲] to display the Contrast/Brightness control screen. CONTRAST adjusts foreground white level of screen image. Press [▼] or [▲] to adjust. BRIGHTNESS adjusts background black level of screen image. Press [▼] or [▲] to adjust. H. SIZE / POSITION Press the [2] button to select Horizontal Size / Position. H.
PIN BALANCE curves screen's vertical edges to the left or right. [▼] curves vertical edges to left, [▲] curves vertical edges to right. TRAPEZOID/PARALLELOGRAM Press the [2] button to select Trapezoid or Parallelogram. TRAPEZOID makes vertical edges of screen image parallel. [▼] narrows top and widens bottom, [▲] widens top and narrows bottom. PARALLELOGRAM slants vertical edges of screen image to left or right. [▼] slants vertical edges to left, [▲] slants vertical edges to right.
NOTE: The factory setting for the monitor is 9300K, the color temperature most frequently used in rooms with fluorescent lights. E N G L I S H USER COLOR From this screen, press the [2] button to select Red, Green or Blue. Then press [▼] or [▲] to adjust. LANGUAGE allows you to choose from among five languages for the OnView® menus and adjustment screens; English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. To select a language, press the [2] button. To exit this screen, press the [1] button.
Other Information Specifications CRT Type 19" (18.0" viewable diagonal area), 0.22 mm (H), 0.14 (V), 0.26 (D) dot pitch 90° deflection, Phosphor RGB, medium short persistence Glass surface Anti-reflective and anti-glare coating Standard light transmission rate = 49.8% Input Signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.
Troubleshooting No power • Make sure power button (or switch) is ON. • Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the back of the monitor and to a power outlet. • Plug another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying proper voltage. Power on but no screen image • Make sure the video cable supplied with the monitor is tightly secured to the video output port on the back of the computer.
Cleaning the Monitor • MAKE SURE THE MONITOR IS TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE. To clean the screen 1 Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. This removes dust and other particles. 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen. E N G L I S H To clean the case 1 Use a soft, dry cloth.
LIMITED WARRANTY OPTIQUEST 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.
Customer Service To receive the most prompt assistance, dial the appropriate number below and listen to all menu options before making your selection: Customer Support, Technical Support, Parts, etc. U.S. and Canada only 1-800-888-8583 From outside U.S. and Canada 909-869-7976 From Europe +44 (1293) 643-900 From Asian/Pacific Rim countries 886 (2) 2248-4072 Other Options Technical Support Questions techhelp@viewsonic.com Product or Dealer Questions prodinfo@viewsonic.com World Wide Web: http://www.
