Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
ViewPanel, ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are
registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.
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NERGY STA R is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
As an E
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NERGY STA R
NERGY STA R
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partner, ViewSonic Corp. has determinded that this product meets the
guidelines for energy efficiency.
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DDC is a
trademark of VESA.
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Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or
omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from
furnishing this material, or the performance or use this product .
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right to change product specification without notice. Information in this document may
change without notice.
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Electronic Warranty Registration
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it
becomes available, please register your monitor's warranty on the Internet at:
http://www.viewsonic.com.
For Your Records
Write the Serial Number (see back of ViewPanel) and the Purchase Date in the
spaces below. Keep this User Guide as a permanent record of your purchase to
help with identification in the event of theft or loss.
Product Name:ViewSonic VE170/VE170b
Model Number:
Document Number: VE170/b-1_UG_68 (REV. 1C)
Serial Number: __________________
Purchase Date
Product disposal at end of product life
ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation of our enviornment. Please dispose of this
product propersly at the end of its useful life. Your loacal waste disposal company may
provide information about proper disposal.
*To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available,
please register your monitor's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com.
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ViewSonic VE170/VE170b
Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic VE170/VE170b color
ViewPanel
®
!
Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs.
NOTE: The word "Windows
Microsoft
Windows 2000
®
operating systems: Windows '95, Windows '98, Windows NT®,
®
, Windows Me® (Millenium).
®
" in this user guide refers to the following
Package Contents
•ViewSonic
VE170/VE170b
ViewPanel
•DC Power Supply (AC adapter)
The power cable connects to the AC
Adapter. The other end of the AC
Adapter connects to the back of the
ViewPanel (the DC In port).
•Detachable video cable (15 pin
D-sub)
Required to receive Analog RGB video
signal from PC
•Power cord/USA type
Connects the wall outlet to DC Power
supply.
•Power cord/SCHUKO type for
Europe
Connects wall outlet to DC Power
supply
•Quick Start Guide
•ViewSonic
Includes User Guide PDF files and INF/
ICM Display Optimization files*
®
Wizard CD-ROM
*NOTE: The supplied INF file assures compatibility with Windows operating
systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen
colors. ViewSonic
®
recommends that you install both files as shown in the
Quick Installation section.
ViewSonic VE170/VE170b
Getting Started
3
Before Using the ViewPanel
®
•Read Precautions on this page and Power Cord Safety Guidelines in the
Appendix.
•Read Setting the Timing Mode on page 6 before you adjust the
ViewPanel. This will prevent you from making adjustments unnecessarily.
Precautions
•For best viewing conditions sit at least
18" from the ViewPanel.
•AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN
WITH YOUR FINGERS. Oils from
the skin are difficult to remove.
•NEVER REMOVE THE REAR
COVER. The ViewPanel contains
high-voltage parts. You may suffer
serious injury if you touch these
parts.
•Avoid exposing the ViewPanel to
direct sunlight or another heat source.
The ViewPanel should be facing away
from direct sunlight to reduce glare.
•Always handle your ViewPanel with
care when moving it.
• Place your ViewPanel in a well
ventilated area. Do not place anything
on the ViewPanel that prevents
adequate dissipation of heat.
• Ensure the area around the ViewPanel
is clean and free of moisture.
• Do not place heavy objects on the
ViewPanel, video cable, or power
cord.
• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange
odor is present, immediately switch
the ViewPanel off and call your dealer
or ViewSonic. It is dangerous to
continue using the ViewPanel.
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Getting Started
ViewSonic VE170/VE170b
Quick Installation
1 Connect video cable
Make sure that both the ViewPanel® and
the computer are powered OFF.
Connect the video cable from the back
of your computer to the video input on
the back of the display.
Macintosh
adapter (part No. VMAC-1) to the video
cable, then to the ViewPanel. To order
an adapter for older Macintosh systems
contact ViewSonic Customer Support. You
will need to provide your ViewPanel's
serial number.
®
users: Connect a Macintosh
2 Connect AC/DC adapter and
power cord
Connect the power cord to a properly
grounded AC (i.e., wall) outlet, then to
the AC/DC adapter and to the ViewPanel
as shown below.
3 Power-ON ViewPanel and
computer
Power-ON the ViewPanel, THEN
power-ON the computer.
NOTE:
• This sequence (ViewPanel before
computer) is very important.
• At this point Windows
receive a message asking them to
install the Viewpanel’s INF file.
®
98 users may
4Install Display Optimization files
(INF and ICM files)
(1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD-
ROM into your computer's CDROM drive.
NOTE: If your computer does not
have a CD-ROM drive, see
Customer Support in this manual.
(2) Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start.
NOTE: If your computer does not autostart: double-click on the CD-ROM icon
in the Windows Explorer, then doubleclick on viewsonic.exe
(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
5 Windows users: Setting the Timing
Mode
See page 6 for procedures to set the
timing mode.
Installation is complete!
Enjoy your new ViewPanel!
To be best prepared for any future
customer service needs:
•
Write the serial number (see back of
the ViewPanel) in "For your Records"
on page 1 of this guide.
•
Register the warranty of your ViewPanel
on the Internet at:
www.viewsonic.com
Opening for
Kensington lock
(purchased
separately)
VIDEO IN port
(hidden from view)
DC IN port
(hidden from view)
DC Power Supply
(AC Adapter)
AC outlet
ViewSonic VE170/VE170b
Video cable
5
Using the ViewPanel
Setting the Timing Mode
The timing mode consists of the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency).
®
After setting the timing mode, use the ViewSonic OnView
to make adjustments. The recommended timing mode for this ViewPanel
1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz.
To set the Timing Mode:
1
Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows® desktop > Properties >
Settings > Desktop Area > set the resolution (example 1280 x 1024 @
60Hz).
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
controls in this section
®
is:
VGA 640 x 350 @ 70Hz
VGA 640 x 400 @ 70Hz
VESA 640 x 480 @ 75Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 75Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz & 75Hz
®
Macintosh
Macintosh
Macintosh
640 x 480 @ 67Hz
®
832 x 624 @ 75Hz
®
1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
NOTE:
For best image quality, activate AUTO TUNE from the IMAGE
ADJUST menu.
If necessary, from the IMAGE ADJUST menu, make small adjustments using
H POSITION and V POSITION, then PHASE, until the screen image is
completely visible. (The black border around the edge of the screen should
barely "touch" the illuminated "active area" of the ViewPanel.)
Maximum Refresh Rates
1280 x 1024 NI @ 75Hz
1024 x 768 NI @ 75 Hz
800 x 600 NI @ 75Hz
640 x 480 NI @ 75 Hz
(NI= Non Interlaced)
WARNING: Do NOT set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the maximum
refresh rate for each resolution shown below in the Maximum Refresh Rates table.
Doing so may result in permanent damage to your ViewPanel.
Using the ViewPanel
6
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