Using the Monitor Setting the Timing Mode ............5 Adjusting the Screen Image ..........6 ® OnView Main Menu ............7 Other Information Specifications ..............11 Troubleshooting..............12 Customer Support ...............13 Cleaning the Monitor ............14 Limited Warranty ..............15 Appendix Safety Guidelines ..............16 Compliance Information ............17 ViewSonic PF790...
_______________ Product disposal at end of product life ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation of our environment. Please dispose of this product properly at the end of its useful life. Your local waste disposal company may provide information about proper disposal.
Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic PF790 color monitor. Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. The word “Windows” in this user guide refers to the following Microsoft NOTE: operating systems: Windows ‘95, Windows NT, Windows ‘98, Windows 2000 and Windows Me (Millennium).
4 Install Display Optimization files (INF and ICM files) Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered OFF. (1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. • Remove the lower rear cover and lift up the upper rear cover.
1600 x 1200 NI @ 77Hz 1024 x 768 NI @ 118Hz 1280 x 1024 NI @ 89Hz 800 600 NI @ 148Hz 1152 x 870 NI @ 105Hz 640 x 480 NI @ 180Hz (NI = Non Interlaced) ViewSonic PF790...
To prevent possible damage, if you turn the mon- itor off, then immediately on again, wait 20 minutes before doing this again. Do not turn the moni- tor on and off repeatedly. To manually degauss the monitor, see the instructions on page 10. ViewSonic PF790...
] to display the Main Menu. Shortcut: Before displaying the Main Menu, press [1] or [2] to display the Contrast/Brightness control screen. Press [2] to toggle between all controls that appear on the Main Menu in NOTE: pairs (for example, Contrast/Brightness). ViewSonic PF790...
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Pin Balance left or right. makes the vertical edges of the screen image Trapezoid parallel. slants the vertical edges of the screen image. Parallel expands and contracts the entire screen image. Zoom Tilt rotates the entire screen image. ViewSonic PF790...
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— Adds red to the screen image for warmer white 6500K and richer red. — Adds blue and green to the screen image for a 5000K darker color. — Individual adjustments for red, green, and User Color blue. ViewSonic PF790...
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Data Recall settings if the display is operating in a factory preset timing mode listed in this user guide. Exception: This control does not affect changes made with the User Color control. ViewSonic PF790...
• Connect the monitor to another computer. • Select Degauss from the Main Menu. Do this only once. ® • If you have an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. Entire screen image (rolls) vertically • Make sure video input signals are within the monitor's specified frequency range.
Customer Support For the most expedient answer to your question, do the following: For the nearest ViewSonic authorized service provider, look up the ViewSonic Web site for your region or country. For other assistance contact your reseller, or ask your reseller to refer you to a service center.
Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the monitor. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners.
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 prod- uct or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. If you have any questions concerning which proper power cord to use, please consult with the dealer from whom you have purchased the product. ViewSonic PF790...
If a BNC cable is going to be used, use only a shielded BNC(5) cable. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device. ViewSonic PF790...