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Contents Product Registration..............................................................2 For Your Records ..................................................................2 Getting Started Package Contents .................................................................3 Precautions ...........................................................................3 Quick Installation ...................................................................4 Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) ..................
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Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic® LCD display. Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. NOTE: The word “Windows” refers to Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, XP, 2000 and Me (Millennium). Package Contents IMPORTANT: Save all packing material.
Quick Installation Optional: For instructions on wall mounting, see page 5 of this user guide. 1 Connect power cord 2 Connect video cable Make sure both the LCD display and computer are turned OFF Connect the video cable from the LCD display to the 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 , contact ViewSonic Customer Support.
Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. Refer to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. To convert your LCD display from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following: 1 Disconnect Power. 2 Push the LCD display back and down flat against the base as shown. 3 Lay the LCD display face down on a towel or blanket. Notice the four screw holes on the back cover.
Using the LCD Display 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 60 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView ® controls to adjust the screen image. For the best picture quality set your LCD dislay timing mode to: VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz.
Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView® controls which display on the screen. The OnView controls are explained at the top of the next page and are defined in “Main Menu Controls” on page 12. Main Menu with OnView controls Front Control Panel Displays, saves changes to, and exits the Main Menu. Scroll through menu options and adjust the displayed control. Power light Power On/Off Selects a highlighted control.
Do the following to adjust the screen image: 1 To display the Main Menu, press button [1]. NOTE: All OnView menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically after about 30 seconds. This time period is adjustable through the Setup menu and the OSD timeout control described on page 11. 2 3 To highlight a control you want to adjust, press I or J to scroll up or down the Main Menu. To select the highlighted control, press button [2]. A control screen appears like the example shown below.
Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up I and down J buttons. Control Explanation Auto Adjust automatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes the video signal to eliminate waviness and distortion. Press the [2] button to obtain a sharper image. NOTE: Auto Adjust works with most common video cards. If this function does not work on your LCD dislay, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to its pre-set value.
Control i Explanation Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in your computer. See your graphic card’s user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz (recommended) means that the resolution is 1280 x 1024 and the refresh rate is 60 Hertz. Manual Image Adjust The Manual Image Adjust controls are explained below: H./V.
Control ? Explanation Setup Menu displays the menu shown below. The Setup Menu controls are explained below. Language Select allows you to choose the language used in the menus and control screens. Resolution Notice advises the optimal resolution to use. After selecting Resolution Notice, a sub menu appears asking if you want to Disable or Enable the notice. If you want the Resolution Notice to appear on-screen, select Enable.
Other Information Specifications Type Color Filter Glass surface 17" (full 17" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD, 0.264mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare Maximum viewing angles Horizontal Vertical 140° 130° Input signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.
Troubleshooting No power • Make sure power button (or switch) is ON. • Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the LCD dislay. • Plug another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying proper voltage. Power is ON but no screen image • Make sure the video cable supplied with the LCD dislay is tightly secured to the video output port on the back of the computer.
Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. NOTE: You will need the product serial number. Country/ Region Web site T = Telephone F = FAX Email United States www.viewsonic.com/ support T: (800) 688-6688 F: (909) 468-1202 service.us@ viewsonic.com Canada www.viewsonic.com/ support T: (800) 688-6688 F: (909) 468-1202 service.ca@ viewsonic.com United Kingdom www.viewsoniceurope.com T: 0800 833 648 F: (01293) 643910 service.
Cleaning the LCD Dislay • MAKE SURE THE LCD DISPLAY IS TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE. To clean the screen: 1 2 Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. This removes dust and other particles. If still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen. To clean the case: 1 2 Use a soft, dry cloth.
Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD DISPLAY What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
Appendix Safety Guidelines CAUTION: The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible. CAUTION: Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use the appropriate AC cord that is certified for the individual country. Some examples are listed below: USA................. UL Canada............. CSA Germany.......... VDE Switzerland ..... SEV Britain ............. BASE/BS Japan ...............
Compliance Information for U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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