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VG171 ViewPanel
VG171b
User Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
Benutzerhandbuch
Guía del usuario
Guida dell’utente
Guia do usuário
Användarhandbok
Käyttöopas
Руководство пользователя
Podręcznik użytkownika
With Plug & Play
Full 17.0" Diagonal Viewable Screen
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Getting Started ® Congratulations on your purchase of a VG171/VG171b color ViewPanel . Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. NOTE: The word “Windows” refers to Microsoft Windows ‘95, NT, 98, 2000 and ME (Millennium). Package Contents IMPORTANT: Save all packing material. • VG171/VG171b ViewPanel • Quick Start Guide • U.S. power cord • Schuko power cord • Standard VGA video cable • DVI video cable (to be used with computers with DVI video cards)
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Quick Installation 1 Connect video cable If your computer does not have a CD-ROM ® drive, contact Customer Support. Make sure both the ViewPanel and (2) Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start. computer are turned OFF. • Remove the lower back cover and lift up NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not auto-start: the upper back cover. double-click on the CD-ROM icon in the • Connect the video cable to the computer Windows Explorer, then double-click on then to the ViewPanel. Both analog and viewsonic.exe
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Using the ViewPanel 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 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency — example 60 Hz). After ® setting the timing mode, use the OnView controls to adjust the screen image. ® The recommended timing mode for this ViewPanel is: VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz To set the Timing Mode: ® 1 Set the resolution: Righ
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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 10. Main Menu Auto Image Adjust With OnView controls Contrast / Brightness Manual Image Adjust Color Adjust Advanced Menu Setup Menu Memory Recall Front Control Panel Displays, saves changes to, and exits the Main Menu. Power light Power On/Of
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Do the following to adjust the screen image: 1 To display the Main Menu, press button [1]. 2 To select a control you want to adjust, press or to scroll up or down the Main Menu. 3 After the control is selected, press button [2]. 4 To adjust the control, press the up or down buttons. 5 To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1] twice. The following tips may help you optimize your display: • Adjust your computer's graphic card so that it outputs a video signal 1280 x 1
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Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up and down buttons. Control Explanation Auto Image 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 Image Adjust works with most common video ® cards. If this function does not work on your ViewPanel display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to its pre-set value. Contras
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Control Explanation OSD Timeout sets the length of time an on-screen display screen is displayed. For example, with a “15 second” setting, if a control is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen disappears. OSD Message On/Off Allows you to enable or disable the message. That appear when the input source or timing is change. OSD Background turns the OSD background clear so that open applications can be seen while making OSD adjustments. Memory Recall returns adjustments to the orig
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Other Information Specifications Type 17" (full 17" viewable diagonal area), LCD TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD, 0.264mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Color Filter Anti-Glare Glass surface Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) Input signal DVI-D (TMDS, 100 ohms) Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green f :30-82 kHz, f :50-75 Hz h v PC Up to 1280 x 1024 Non-interlaced (NI) Compatibility 1 Up to 1280 x 1024 Non-interlaced (NI) Macintosh Recommended 1280 x 1024
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Troubleshooting No power • Make sure power button (or switch) is ON. • Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the DC power supply ® and the power supply is firmly connected to the ViewPanel . • Plug another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying proper voltage. Power on but no screen image • Make sure the video cable supplied with the ViewPanel is tightly secured to the video output port on the back of the computer. If the ot
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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/ Web site T = Telephone Email Region F = FAX United States viewsonic.com/ T: (800) 688-6688 service.us@ support F: (909) 468-1202 viewsonic.com Canada viewsonic.com/ T: (800) 688-6688 service.ca@ support F: (909) 468-1202 viewsonic.com United Kingdom viewsoniceurope.com T: 0800 833 648 service.eu@ F: (01293) 643910 viewsoniceurope.com Eu
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Cleaning the ViewPanel ® • MAKE SURE THE VIEWPANEL IS TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE. To clean the screen: 1 Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. This removes dust and other particles. 2 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 Use a soft, dry cloth. 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of a non-a
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Limited Warranty ® VIEWSONIC LCD VIEWPANEL 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. How long the warranty is effective: ViewSoni
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Appendix Safety Guidelines Warning: This device must be operated with the original power supply, part number: LSE9901B1250, UP06031120A, 0217B1248, UP04821120B. CAUTION: The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. CAUTION: Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use the appropriate AC cord that is certified for the individ- ual country. Some examples are listed below: USA .....................UL Switzerland.......... SEV Canada ............
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Compliance Information for U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur- suant 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. However, the
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