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If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local ViewSonic dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME, THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. CE Certification This device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC with regard to "Electromagnetic compatibility." Optiquest Q71...
Getting Started Package Contents Congratulations on your purchase of an Optiquest Q71 high performance color monitor. Your Optiquest Q71 package includes the following: Optiquest Q71 monitor Attached video cable with 15 pin high density (HD) mini D-sub connector Power cord User’s guide...
Macintosh users, see Chapter 4 for Is your computer an a telephone number in your area to get a free ViewSonic ® Macintosh ® ® or compatible? adapter (part No. VMA-1).
Press the locations shown in the drawing to release the lock tab. 3. After the lock tab is released, pull the monitor stand up at an angle. 4. Remove the stand and store in the monitor's shipping carton. Optiquest Q71 Getting Started...
This product is Energy Star compliant. All plastic parts are recyclable. All materials are strictly selected for ease of maintenance, inspection, and disposal. Our shipping cartons are made of recyclable material. Getting Started Optiquest Q71...
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PC and ® Macintosh ® Macintosh computers require ViewSonic Macintosh adapters. Contact your local dealer or ViewSonic for your free adapter. See Chapter 4 on Troubleshooting for a telephone number in your area. Optiquest Q71 Getting Started...
OPERATION This section shows how to adjust the monitor using the buttons Optiquest Q71 ® and the OnView control menu (pages 10-14). To adjust the monitor, follow the instructions on page 10. Power Degausses Power automatically LED. when turning on the power.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ width. 6500 Exit User- defined 71Hz 57khz color temperatures. 5000 Color Temperatures Contrast Rotate Brightness Black lines = inactive The monitor's horizontal and Pink lines = active (ready to adjust) vertical frequencies. Optiquest Q71 Operation...
This control curves the screen's vertical edges to the left or right. Press the + or - button to adjust. - Curves the screen's vertical edges to the left. + Curves the screen's vertical edges to the right. Optiquest Q71 Operation...
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+ or - button. Press the select button again until R, G, and B are deselected. All the bars in the center will be black when deselected. Select another icon to adjust or exit the control menu. Optiquest Q71 Operation...
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A small adjustment screen appears as shown below. 66 66 Press the + or - button to adjust. The adjustment screen automatically disappears after 20 seconds. Or press the brightness button to exit the screen. Optiquest Q71 Operation...
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This control saves adjustments and exits the control menu. Exit is available twice for your convenience when moving around the menu. Shortcut: From anywhere in the control menu, press either the contrast or the brightness button twice to exit. Optiquest Q71 Operation...
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Timing Chart The Optiquest Q71 digital monitor can run at an extensive range of resolutions and refresh rates. Certain standard resolutions are factory preset. There are also 10 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.
• The factory preset timing is registered when the difference between the user definable timing and the factory preset timing is smaller than the allowable deviation; also, the polarity of their synchronizing signals must be the same. Optiquest Q71 Operation...
Some older computer systems are not compatible with the DDC standard. If your monitor is displaying a monochrome image or the wrong resolution, call ViewSonic’s customer support for a non-DDC adapter. If you upgrade to a DDC compatible system later and want to use Plug & Play, just remove the adapter.
The Optiquest Q71 uses DDC (Display Data Channel) protocol to communicate with your computer's video card. The software diskette or CD ROM included in the Optiquest Q71 package has a utility file called DDCTEST.EXE. This utility is useful for troubleshooting if DDC-related ®...
The monitor automatically goes through the Power Management System steps when it is idle. To conserve energy, we recommend turning the monitor off at the power switch when it will not be used for long periods of time. Optiquest Q71 Operation...
0.30mm (max) at center 0.40mm (max) at corner ® ® *Macintosh computers require ViewSonic Macintosh adapters. Contact your local dealer or ViewSonic for your free adapter. See Chapter 4 on troubleshooting for a telephone number in your area. Continued... Optiquest Q71 Technical Data...
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<30W Suspend yellow <8W yellow <8W Other Features Compatible with the display data channel standards DDC1 and DDC2B All products and trademarks are brand names of their respective companies. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Optiquest Q71 Technical Data...
Troubleshooting If your Optiquest Q71 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...
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Electric power wiring nearby? Your office may have electric power wiring behind the wall. Move the monitor. Image is distorted Is the earth’s magnetic field Face monitor east for interfering with display? best image quality. Optiquest Q71 Troubleshooting...
Never remove the rear cover. The display unit contains high-voltage parts. You may suffer electric shock if you touch these parts. Call your dealer or ® ViewSonic Customer Support. Optiquest Q71 Care and Safety Tips...
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. Optiquest Q71 Care and Safety Tips...
How long the warranty is effective: The OPTIQUEST Q71 color monitor, including the display tube, is warranted for three (3) years for all parts and one (1) year for all labor from the date of the first consumer purchase.
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