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ViewSonic E70f/E70fb 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 1024 x 768) 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 mode for this monitor is:
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
> set the resolution.
Note
: Windows 98 and 2000 users select
Screen Area
in place of
Desktop
Area
.
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,
select a timing mode from the
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 600 x 400 @ 70 Hz
VESA
®
600 x 480 @ 75, 85 Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 75, 85 Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 85 Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
Macintosh
®
640 x 480 @ 67 Hz
Macintosh 832 x 624 @ 75 Hz
Macintosh 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz
Timing Modes with Maximum Refresh Rates
1280 x 1024 NI @ 66 Hz
1024 x 768 NI @ 87 Hz
800 x 600 NI @ 110 Hz
640 x 480 NI @ 120 Hz
