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ViewSonic GS815
Quick Installation
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Connect video cable
Make sure both the monitor and
computer are powered OFF.
The monitor can be connected to one or
two computers using either the DB-15
video cable (included) or a BNC video
cable (purchased separately). To toggle
between two computers: connect the
DB-15 video cable to the monitor and
first computer, and then connect the
BNC video cable to the monitor and the
second computer.
Macintosh ® users
: Models older than
G3 require a Macintosh adapter. Attach
the adapter to the computer and plug the
video cable into the adapter.
To order a ViewSonic
®
Macintosh
adapter, send an email to
[email protected] or contact
ViewSonic. See Customer Support in
this user guide.
Connect power cord
Connect the power cord from a properly
grounded AC outlet to the monitor.
Power-ON monitor and computer
Power-ON the monitor, then power-ON
the computer. This sequence (monitor
before computer) is very important.
NOTE:
At this point Windows
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98
users may receive a message asking
them to install the ViewSonic GS815’s
INF file.
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Install Display Optimization files
1) Insert the ViewSonic wizard CD-ROM
into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
NOTE
: If your computer does not have a
CD-ROM drive, see the Customer Support
section of this user guide.
(2) Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start.
NOTE:
if the CD-ROM does not auto-start:
double-click on the CD-ROM icon in the
Windows Explorer, then double-click on
Install.exe
.
(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
Windows users: Set the Timing Mode
(resolution and refresh rate)
Example:
800 X 600 @ 75Hz.
For instructions on changing the resolution
and refresh rate, see the user guide from your
computer's graphics card.
nstallation is complete!
Enjoy your new ViewSonic GS815
Monitor!
To be best prepared for any future customer
service needs:
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Write the serial number (see back of the
monitor) in “For Your Records” on
page 2.
•
Register the warranty of your monitor
on the Internet at:
www.viewsonic.com/registration/
Computer Power Cord
Monitor Power
Cord
Port for
DB-15 video
cable
Ports for
optional
BNC video
cable
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