ViewSonic P225 Computer Monitor User Manual


 
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Using the Monitor
Setting the Timing Mode
Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the qualit y of the screen
image and minimizing eye strain. The timing mode consists of the resolution
(example 1600 x 1200) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; example 85 Hz).
After setting the timing m ode, u se the OnVi ew
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controls to adjust the screen image.
The recommended timing modes for this monitor are:
VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz.
To set the Timing Mode:
1 Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows
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deskt op > Properties > Settings >
Desktop Area > set the resolution.
2 Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user gui de for i nst ructions.
NOTE: To minimize th e adj ustments requir ed for an optimal screen image, sele ct a
timing mode from the Preset Timing Modes table below.
WARNING: Do NOT set the graph ics card in your comput er to exceed the maximum
refresh rate for each resolution (see below). Doing so may result in permanent damage to
your monitor.
Preset Timing Modes
VGA 640 x 400 @ 70 Hz
VGA 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 85 Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 85 Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 85 Hz
VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz
VESA 160 0 x 1200 @ 85 H z
VESA 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz
Macintosh
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640 x 480 @ 66.7 Hz
Macintosh 1152 x 870 @ 75 Hz
Timing Modes with Maximum Refresh Rates
1280 x 1024 NI @ 115 Hz
1152 x 870 NI @ 134 Hz
1024 x 768 NI @ 151 Hz
800 x 600 NI @ 180 Hz
640 x 480 NI @ 180 Hz
1600 x 1200 NI @ 99Hz
2048 x 1536 NI @ 79 Hz