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Contents Electronic Warranty Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Getting Started Package Contents 3 Precautions 3 Quick Installation 4 Using the Monitor Setting the Timing Mode 5 OSD Lock Setting 6 Adjusting the Screen Image 7 Other Information Specifications 12 Troubleshooting 13 Customer Support 14 Cleaning the Monitor 15 Limited Warranty 16 Appendix Power Cord Safety Guidelines 17 FCC Information 18 09/02/04 E ViewSonic P225f 1
Contents Electronic Warranty Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Getting Started Package Contents 3 Precautions 3 Quick Installation 4 Using the Monitor Setting the Timing Mode 5 OSD Lock Setting 6 Adjusting the Screen Image 7 Other Information Specifications 12 Troubleshooting 13 Customer Support 14 Cleaning the Monitor 15 Limited Warranty 16 Appendix Power Cord Safety Guidelines 17 FCC Information 18 09/02/04 E ViewSonic P225f 1
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... as it becomes available, please register your monitor's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic P225f VS10284 A-CD-P225f-6 Product disposal at the end of its useful... life. For TCO'03 recycling information, please refer to change without notice. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, ...
... as it becomes available, please register your monitor's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic P225f VS10284 A-CD-P225f-6 Product disposal at the end of its useful... life. For TCO'03 recycling information, please refer to change without notice. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, ...
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... FINGERS. The monitor contains highvoltage parts. ViewSonic P225f 3 Package Contents Your package includes: • Color monitor • DB-15 video cable • Power cord • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes the User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. ViewSonic recommends that blocks...
... FINGERS. The monitor contains highvoltage parts. ViewSonic P225f 3 Package Contents Your package includes: • Color monitor • DB-15 video cable • Power cord • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes the User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. ViewSonic recommends that blocks...
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... the user guide for the CD-ROM to install the P225f INF file. 4 Install Display Optimization files (1) Insert the ViewSonic wizard CD-ROM into the adapter. See Customer Support in this user guide. 2 Connect power cord Connect the power cord from monitor to AC outlet ViewSonic P225f 4 NOTE: At this guide. NOTE: if your computer does...
... the user guide for the CD-ROM to install the P225f INF file. 4 Install Display Optimization files (1) Insert the ViewSonic wizard CD-ROM into the adapter. See Customer Support in this user guide. 2 Connect power cord Connect the power cord from monitor to AC outlet ViewSonic P225f 4 NOTE: At this guide. NOTE: if your computer does...
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... graphic card's user guide for an optimal screen image, select a timing mode from the Preset Timing Modes table below. doing so may result in your monitor. After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls to exceed the maximum refresh rates; NOTE: To minimize the adjustments required for instructions. The... @ 115 Hz 1152 x 864 NI @ 135 Hz 1024 x 768 NI @ 151 Hz 800 x 600 NI @ 160 Hz 640 x 480 NI @ 160 Hz (NI = Non Interlaced) ViewSonic P225f 5 example 75 Hz). Using the Monitor Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is : VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz.
... graphic card's user guide for an optimal screen image, select a timing mode from the Preset Timing Modes table below. doing so may result in your monitor. After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls to exceed the maximum refresh rates; NOTE: To minimize the adjustments required for instructions. The... @ 115 Hz 1152 x 864 NI @ 135 Hz 1024 x 768 NI @ 151 Hz 800 x 600 NI @ 160 Hz 640 x 480 NI @ 160 Hz (NI = Non Interlaced) ViewSonic P225f 5 example 75 Hz). Using the Monitor Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is : VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz.
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ViewSonic P225f 6 The message "OSD LOCK" will then display briefly, indicating that the OSD image settings are now unlocked. The message "OSD UNLOCK" will then display briefly, indicating that the OSD image settings are now locked. • OSD Unlock: Press and hold the [1] and [▼] buttons on the face of the monitor for 5 seconds. OSD Lock Settings You have the option of using the On Screen Display (OSD) locking feature, OSD LOCK, to prevent unwanted changes to the current image settings. • OSD Lock: Press and hold the [1] and [▼] buttons again for 5 seconds.
ViewSonic P225f 6 The message "OSD LOCK" will then display briefly, indicating that the OSD image settings are now unlocked. The message "OSD UNLOCK" will then display briefly, indicating that the OSD image settings are now locked. • OSD Unlock: Press and hold the [1] and [▼] buttons on the face of the monitor for 5 seconds. OSD Lock Settings You have the option of using the On Screen Display (OSD) locking feature, OSD LOCK, to prevent unwanted changes to the current image settings. • OSD Lock: Press and hold the [1] and [▼] buttons again for 5 seconds.
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... The monitor should be warmed up for highlighted control (or pair of controls). Adjusting the Screen Image Beginning with OnView controls 1 2 Front Control Panel Zoom expands and contracts the entire screen image Displays control screen for 30 minutes prior to adjust the OnView® controls which display on ... page and are further explained on pages 8-10. also saves changes/ exits Main Menu. Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control. Main Menu with the Main Menu shown below, use the buttons on the front control panel to making any adjustments. The...
... The monitor should be warmed up for highlighted control (or pair of controls). Adjusting the Screen Image Beginning with OnView controls 1 2 Front Control Panel Zoom expands and contracts the entire screen image Displays control screen for 30 minutes prior to adjust the OnView® controls which display on ... page and are further explained on pages 8-10. also saves changes/ exits Main Menu. Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control. Main Menu with the Main Menu shown below, use the buttons on the front control panel to making any adjustments. The...
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ViewSonic P225f 8 When the control you want to toggle between control pairs after displaying a control screen. 3 To adjust the selected control, press the arrow buttons (▼▲). 4 To save the control setting and Exit the menu, press button [1] twice. ... the arrow buttons on the front control panel of your monitor (▼▲) and scroll through the choices. With Main Menu highlighted, as shown on the Main Menu are listed in pairs, such as Contrast/Brightness. To adjust the screen image: 1 To display the Main Menu (parts 1-3 shown below), press button [1]. Press...
ViewSonic P225f 8 When the control you want to toggle between control pairs after displaying a control screen. 3 To adjust the selected control, press the arrow buttons (▼▲). 4 To save the control setting and Exit the menu, press button [1] twice. ... the arrow buttons on the front control panel of your monitor (▼▲) and scroll through the choices. With Main Menu highlighted, as shown on the Main Menu are listed in pairs, such as Contrast/Brightness. To adjust the screen image: 1 To display the Main Menu (parts 1-3 shown below), press button [1]. Press...
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... Controls The menu items shown below can cause irregular colors to display the Contrast/Brightness control screen. Pincushion straightens curves along the vertical edges of your monitor. Control Explanation Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (...black level) and the foreground (white level). Zoom expands and contracts the entire screen image. Brightness adjusts the background black level of the screen image. Tilt rotates the entire screen image. ViewSonic P225f...
... Controls The menu items shown below can cause irregular colors to display the Contrast/Brightness control screen. Pincushion straightens curves along the vertical edges of your monitor. Control Explanation Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (...black level) and the foreground (white level). Zoom expands and contracts the entire screen image. Brightness adjusts the background black level of the screen image. Tilt rotates the entire screen image. ViewSonic P225f...
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Important: Do not degauss repeatedly. ViewMeter® displays information about the video signal coming from among several color options:... the screen image for warmer white and richer red. 5000K - OSD Position allows you to choose from your monitor manually, select Degauss on the on a white background. Doing so can be harmful to the screen image. .... The factory setting for red and blue (green fixed). Adds blue and green to the monitor. User Color - ViewSonic P225f 10 Wait at least 20 minutes before using this control again. Language allows you to adjust red (R), green ...
Important: Do not degauss repeatedly. ViewMeter® displays information about the video signal coming from among several color options:... the screen image for warmer white and richer red. 5000K - OSD Position allows you to choose from your monitor manually, select Degauss on the on a white background. Doing so can be harmful to the screen image. .... The factory setting for red and blue (green fixed). Adds blue and green to the monitor. User Color - ViewSonic P225f 10 Wait at least 20 minutes before using this control again. Language allows you to adjust red (R), green ...
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...monitor. To order a Macintosh adapter, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. You will need to provide serial number of the product. 2 Warning: Do NOT set the graphics card in permanent damage to exceed these Maximum Refresh Rates; Other Information Specifications CRT Input Signal Compatibility Timing Modes with Maximum Refresh Rates2 Power Display... Area Operating Conditions Storage Conditions Dimensions Weight Regulations Power Saving Modes Type Phosphor Glass surface 22" (20.0"...
...monitor. To order a Macintosh adapter, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. You will need to provide serial number of the product. 2 Warning: Do NOT set the graphics card in permanent damage to exceed these Maximum Refresh Rates; Other Information Specifications CRT Input Signal Compatibility Timing Modes with Maximum Refresh Rates2 Power Display... Area Operating Conditions Storage Conditions Dimensions Weight Regulations Power Saving Modes Type Phosphor Glass surface 22" (20.0"...
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..., contact ViewSonic® Customer Support. ViewSonic P225f 13 Wrong or abnormal colors • If any devices from the Main Menu. See "Specifications" on page 12. • Remove any colors (red, green, or blue) are within the monitor's specified frequency range. • Try the monitor with the monitor is securely...• 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 emit magnetic fields such...
..., contact ViewSonic® Customer Support. ViewSonic P225f 13 Wrong or abnormal colors • If any devices from the Main Menu. See "Specifications" on page 12. • Remove any colors (red, green, or blue) are within the monitor's specified frequency range. • Try the monitor with the monitor is securely...• 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 emit magnetic fields such...
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...removes dust and other particles. 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of the monitor. ViewSonic P225f 15 DISCLAIMER ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the monitor screen or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of... non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage ...
...removes dust and other particles. 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of the monitor. ViewSonic P225f 15 DISCLAIMER ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the monitor screen or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of... non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage ...
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...TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. d. Limitation of the product. ViewSonic CRT Monitor Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: 03-26-2002 ViewSonic P225f 16 b. Removal or installation of implied warranties: THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR ...To obtain service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. Any product on which does not relate to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic. 4. Who the warranty protects: This warranty is effective: ViewSonic® color CRT monitors, including the display tubes, are warranted for three (3) ...
...TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. d. Limitation of the product. ViewSonic CRT Monitor Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: 03-26-2002 ViewSonic P225f 16 b. Removal or installation of implied warranties: THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR ...To obtain service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. Any product on which does not relate to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic. 4. Who the warranty protects: This warranty is effective: ViewSonic® color CRT monitors, including the display tubes, are warranted for three (3) ...