ViewSonic E651 User Manual

E651 Color Monitor

User’s Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

(Latin American Spanish)

(Brazilian Portuguese)

with Plug & Play

15" (13.7" Viewable Diagonal)

VCDTS21455-2M/2S

Copyright © ViewSonic® Corporation, 1998. All rights reserved.

Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

ViewSonic and the three birds logo are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.

VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). DPMS is a
trademark of VESA.

ENERGY STA R is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Disclaimer: ViewSonic 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 of this product.

In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to
change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without
notice.

No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose
without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.

As an ENERGY STAR® partner, ViewSonic Corp. has determinded that this product meets the
ENERGY STA R® guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Electronic Warranty Registration

Register your monitor at www.viewsonic.com. It’s fast, easy, and will simplify future support needs.

For Your Records

The serial number of this product is on the back of the monitor. Write the serial
number of this unit in the space below and keep this booklet as a permanent
record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss.

Model Name: ViewSonic E651

Model Number: VCDTS 21455-2

Serial Number: __________________

Purchase Date: ___________________

Power Cord Safety Guidelines

Caution : Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use the AC cords listed

below for each area :

USA ...........................UL

Canada ......................CSA

Germany ....................VDE

Switzerland ................SEV

Britain .........................BASEC/BS

Japan .........................Electric Appliance Control Act

In other areas, use AC cord which meets local safety standards.

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Power Cord Safety Guidelines (continued)

AC PLUG CORD PRECAUTIONS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET THEN THE

PLUG SHOULD BE CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS

INSERTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

If the coloured wires of the mains lead of this appliance do not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked by the letter E or by the Earth symbol
AND-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

or coloured GREEN or GREEN-

IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING POWER CORD SELECTION

The power cord for this unit has been packed separately and has been selected according to
the country of destination and must be used to prevent electric shock. Use the following
guidelines if it is necessary to replace the original cord set.

The female receptacle of the cord set must meet CEE-22 requirements and will look like
Figure 1 below:

Figure 1

For the United States and Canada

In the United States and Canada the male plug is a NEMA5-15 style (Figure 2) UL Listed
and CSA Labelled. For units which are mounted on a desk or table, type SVT or SJT cord
sets may be used. For units which sit on the floor, only SJT type cord sets may be used. The
cord set must be selected according to the current rating for your unit. Please consult Table A
below for the selection criteria for power cords used in the United States and Canada.

Figure 2

For European Countries

In Europe you must use a cord set which is appropriate for the receptacles in your country.
The cord set is HAR-Certified, and a special mark that will appear on the outer sheath, or on
the insulation of one of the inner conductors.

If you have any questions concerning which proper power cord to use, please consult with
the dealer from whom you purchased your monitor.

Table A

Cord Type Size of Conductors In Cord Maximum Current Rating of Unit

SJT 18AWG 10Amps

SVT 18AWG 10Amps

16AWG 12Amps
14AWG 12Amps

17AWG 12Amps

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FCC Information

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. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Warning:

To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use the grounded power supply cord
and the provided shielded video interface cable with bonded ferrite cores. If BNC cable is
going to be used, use only shielded BNC(5) cable. Also, any unauthorized changes or
modifications not express ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate this device.

Power Supply Cord USA

For units with 100 - 120V input voltage in the USA, use the following :
UL Listed and CSA Certified Type SVT or SJT No. 18/3 AWG rated 125Vac 7A min.
One end terminated in a molded on parallel blade, grounding attachment cap or hooded attachment cap
(15A, 125V configuration), other end terminated in a mold-on appliance coupler.

Notice for Germany

The X-rays generated in this unit are shielded sufficiently. High voltage: Max. 33 kV. For ergonomic reasons, we
recommend that you do not display blue characters on a dark background. Doing so may produce insufficient
contrast that could lead to eye strain.

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Notice for Japan

This equipment falls under the class B information Technology Equipment based on the standard established by the
self-imposed Control Council for Radio interference through information-processing Equipment (VCCI). This
equipment is designed to be used in a household environment, However, if it is used near radio and television
receiver units, radio disturbances can occur. Use this equipment appropriately according to the instruction manual.

CE Conformity

The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC as
amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic
compatibility”, and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art. 13 with regard to
“safety”.

Required item Relative to Standard Value Relative to those Exceeding Standard Value Remarks

EMI* # 1 # 4

ESD* # 2 # 3

RADIATED RF* # 1 # 3

TRANSIENT F/B*

LINE HARMONICS

# 1: Satisfies the standards with no problems in performance and reliability.
# 2: Effects may appear temporarily on the screen but there will be no problem in reliability.
# 3: There is fear of the product breaking down.
# 4: If a signal cable other than that specified is used, it may be the cause of electromagnetic wave interruption of

peripheral devices. To assure continued CE compliance the user must use the provided 1.8m shielded video

signal cable with bonded ferrite cores at both ends of the cable.
Handle correctly in accordance with the instruction manual.

*EMI : Electromagnetic Interference *ESD : Electrostatic Discharge *RF : Radio Frequency *F/B : Fast Burst

# 1 # 3

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CONTENTS

Getting Started

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Quick Installation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operation

Front Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

About Each Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Other Information

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cleaning the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover

*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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Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of an E2™ Series ViewSonic E651 color
monitor. Important! Save the original box and all packing material for

future shipping needs.

NOTE: This product was designed for operating in the magnetic fields of the
hemisphere where it was purchased. Also, the word "Windows®" in this user
guide refers to the following Microsoft® operating systems: Windows '95,
Windows '98, Windows NT (5.0).

Package Contents

Your ViewSonic E651 package includes the following:

• ViewSonic E651 monitor with attached video cable (15 pin mini D-sub

connector)

• Power cord

• User’s guide

• VS*.INF installation file on diskette or CD-ROM

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Precautions

• For the best viewing conditions, sit at least 18" from the monitor.

• AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN WITH YOUR FINGERS. Oils from
the skin are difficult to remove.

• NEVER REMOVE THE REAR COVER. The monitor contains high­voltage parts. You may suffer serious injury if you touch these parts.

• Avoid exposing the monitor to direct sunlight or another heat source. The
monitor should be facing away from direct sunlight to reduce glare.

• Choose a well ventilated area to position your monitor. Do not place
anything on the monitor that prevents adequate dissipation of heat.

• Ensure the area around the monitor is clean and free of moisture.

• Keep the monitor away from magnets, motors, transformers, speakers, and
televisions.

• Do not place heavy objects on the monitor, video cable, or power cord.

• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately switch
the monitor off and call your dealer or ViewSonic®. It is dangerous to
continue using the monitor.

• Always handle your monitor with care when moving it.

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Quick Installation

1 Write the serial number on the back of the monitor in the space provided

on page 1 labeled "For your records" and register your monitor's warranty
on the Internet at: http//:www.viewsonic.com.

2 Read the Precautions section thoroughly (page 5) before installing the

monitor.
before connecting any cables.

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3a PC users: Attach the video cable to the computer.
3b Macintosh® users: A Macintosh computer requires a Viewsonic

Macintosh adapter (part No. VMA-1). To order an ada

Make sure the computer and the monitor are both turned off

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RECALL

OPERATION

This section shows how to adjust your monitor for your personal preference.

Front Control Panel

With your monitor turned on, follow the numbered steps in sequence as shown
below.

Press the Power On/Off* button to turn the monitor on.

➊

Power light:
Green = on
Yellow = power saving mode

Press the SELECT button repeatedly

➋

until the LED below the control you
want to adjust is lit.

Press the [–] or the [+] button to make

➌

adjustments.

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To make other adjustments, repeat

➍

steps 2 & 3. Adjustments are saved
automatically.

* The monitor automatically degausses each time you turn it on. Degaussing removes

magnetic field buildup that can affect color purity and convergence. Do not turn the
monitor off, then immediately on again repeatedly. Wait 20 minutes before turning
the monitor on again to prevent possible damage.

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About each control

RECALL

To activate a control, press the SELECT button repeatedly until the
corresponding light turns on.

RECALL

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Contrast adjusts the contrast

between the image
background (black level) and
the foreground (white level)

[-] Decreases contrast
[+] Increases contrast

Brightness adjusts the
background black level

[-] Decreases brightness
[+] Increases brightness

Vertical Size adjusts the
height of the screen

[-] Decreases the screen

height

[+] Increases

the screen

height

Vertical Position moves the
screen up and down

[-] Moves the screen down
[+] Moves the screen up

Pincushion straightens the

Horizontal Size adjusts the

width of the screen
[-] Decreases the width
[+] Increases the width

vertical sides of the screen
[-] Curves the screen's

vertical edges inward

[+] Curves the screen's

vertical edges outward

Horizontal Position moves
the screen left or right

[-] Moves the screen left
[+] Moves the screen right

Trapezoid makes the vertical
edges of the screen image
parallel

[-] Narrows the screen at

the top and widens it at
the bottom

[+] Widens the screen at the

top and narrows it at the
bottom

NOTE: To return adjustments back to the factory settings, if you are using a factory
set screen resolution (see page 9), press the [-] and the [+] button simultaneously.

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Other Information

Specifications

CRT Type 15" (13.7" viewable diagonal)

0.28mm dot pitch, 90° deflection

Input Signal Video RGB analog (0.7Vp-p, 75 ohms)

Sync H/V separate (TTL)

fH: 30-54 kHz, fV: 50-100 Hz

Compatibility PC Up to 1024 x 768 NI

Macintosh®*

Maximum Refresh 640 x 480 NI @ 100 Hz
Rates*

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Power Voltage AC 90-264V 50/60 Hz

Display Area Default 262mm (H) x 196mm (V) Typical

Full Scan 280mm (H) x 210mm (V) Depends on signal

Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Conditions Humidity 5% to 95% (no condensation)

Altitude To 10,000 feet

Storage Temperature -40°F to +140°F (-40°C to +60°C)
Conditions Humidity 5% to 95% (no condensation)

Altitude To 40,000 feet

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Power Macintosh, Macintosh clones (832 x 624)

800 x 600 NI @ 86 Hz
1024 x 768 NI @ 67 Hz

timing

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Dimensions Physical 370mm (W) x 374mm (H) x 387mm (D)

(monitor) 14.6" (W) x 14.7" (H) x 15.2" (D)

Height without base 13.1" (333mm)

Weight Net 12 kgs (26.5 lbs) Monitor only

Regulations UL, CSA, DHHS, FCC, ENERGY STA R®, CE, MPRII

CCEE, DOC-B, ISO9241-3, NUTEK, Nordic,
NOM, C-Tick, TUV/Ergo, TUV/GS, VCCI,
Energy 2000

Power saving
modes

On
DPMS™ Stand By
DPMS Suspend
DPMS Off

75W typical (green LED)
<15W (yellow LED)
<15W (yellow LED)
<5W (yellow LED)

Preset Timing Modes (the monitor has been pre-adjusted to VESA® 800 x 600 @ 75Hz)

VGA 640 x 400 @ 70Hz
VGA 640 x 480 @ 60Hz

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640 x 480 @ 75Hz

VESA
VESA 640 x 480 @ 85Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 72Hz

*1Macintosh computers require ViewSonic® Macintosh adapters. To order an adapter, contact

customer support. See back cover.

*2Warning: Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed these maximum refresh rates.

Doing so may result in permanent damage to the monitor. NI = Non Interlaced.

VESA 800 x 600 @ 75Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 85Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
Macintosh 640 x 480 @ 67Hz
Macintosh 832 x 624 @ 75Hz

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Troubleshooting

No power

• Press Power button ON.

• Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the back of the
monitor and to a power outlet.

• Plug another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify
that the outlet is supplying proper voltage.

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Power on but no screen image

• Make sure the video cable supplied with the monitor is tightly secured to
the video output port on the back of the computer. If the other end of the
video cable is not attached permanently to the monitor, tightly secure it to
the monitor.

• Adjust brightness and contrast.

• Check this user's guide to see if an adapter is required for proper signal
continuity between graphics card and monitor.

Flickering

• Not enough power supplied. Connect the monitor to a different outlet. If
using a surge protector, reduce the number of devices plugged in.

• Make sure the graphics card in your computer can use non-interlaced
mode at the desired frequencies. To enable your graphics card to support
higher refresh rates, try selecting fewer colors or running lower
resolutions.

• Remove any devices from the area around the monitor that emits
magnetic fields such as radios, surge protectors, unshielded speakers,
fluorescent lights, AC power converters, desk fans, etc.

Wrong or abnormal colors

• If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to
make sure it is securely connected. Loose or broken pins in the cable
connector could cause an improper connection.

• Connect the monitor to another computer.

• Turn monitor OFF, wait one minute, then turn ON again.

Do this only once.

• If you have an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic® Customer Support
for a non-DDC adapter.

Entire screen image scrolls (rolls) vertically

• Make sure video input signals are within the monitor's specified frequency
range.

• Try the monitor with another power source, graphics card, or computer
system.

• Connect the video cable securely.

Control buttons do not work

• Press only one button at a time.

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Cleaning the Monitor

• MAKE SURE THE MONITOR 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-ammonia, non-alcohol

based, mild non-abrasive detergent onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth,
then wipe the surface.

DISCLAIMER

ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners
on the monitor screen or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to
damage the screen and/or case of the monitor. ViewSonic will not be liable for
damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

VIEWSONIC

E651

MONITORS

What the warranty covers:
ViewSonic

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:
ViewSonic

parts and three (3) years for all labor from the date of the first consumer purchase.

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Who the warranty protects:

This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser.

What the warranty does not cover:

1. Any product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.

2. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
a. Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product

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b. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic.
c. Any damage of the product due to shipment.
d. Removal or installation of the product.
e. Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuations or failure.
f. Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic’s specifications.
g. Normal wear and tear.
h. Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect.

3. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges.

How to get service:

1. For information about receiving service warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. See the
back cover of this user's gide.

2. To obtain warranty service, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your
name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product.

3. Take or ship the product prepaid in the original container to your ViewSonic dealer, any ViewSonic
service center or ViewSonic.

4. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact your
ViewSonic dealer or ViewSonic.

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warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the

E651

color monitors, including the display tubes, are warranted for three (3) years for all

modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.

Limitation of implied warranties:

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE
DESCRIPTION CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Exclusion of damages:
VIEWSONIC’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE

PRODUCT. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

1. DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT, DAMAGES
BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF
PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, INTERFERENCE WITH
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

2. ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.

3. ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY.

Effect of state law:

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and/or do not allow the
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not
apply to you.

Sales outside the U.S.A.:

For ViewSonic products sold outside of the U.S.A., contact your ViewSonic dealer for warranty
information and service.

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For ViewSonic

U.S. and Canada only

From outside U.S. and Canada

From Asian/Pacific Rim countries

Technical Support Questions

[e-mail]

Product or Dealer Questions

[e-mail]

http://www.viewsonic.com

Customer Support:

1-800-688-6688

909-869-7976

From Europe

[phone]

886 (2) 2248-4072

World Wide Web

V807276512-MS

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