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ViewSonic
G90m/G90mb
Using the Monitor
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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 1280 x 1024) and
refresh rate
(or vertical frequency--example 75
Herz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView
®
controls (pages 7-9) to
adjust the screen image.
The recommended timing mode for this monitor is:
VESA
®
1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz.
To set the Timing Mode:
1
Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows
®
desktop >
Properties
>
Settings
>
Desktop Area
> set the resolution.
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.
Preset Timing Modes
VGA 640 x 400 @ 70Hz
VESA 640 x 480 @ 75Hz & 85Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 75Hz & 85Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz & 85Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz & 85Hz
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.
Maximum Refresh Rates
(NI= Non Interlaced)
Using the Monitor
Setting the Timing Mode
1600 x 1200 NI @ 77Hz
1280 x 1024 NI @ 90Hz
1024 x 768 NI @ 118Hz
800 x 600 NI @ 149Hz
640 x 480 NI @ 160Hz
VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz
Macintosh
®
832 x 624 @ 75Hz
Macintosh 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
Macintosh 1152 x 870 @ 75Hz
