IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing
and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future
service. Warranty information contained in this User Guide will describe your limited
coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http://
www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specic languages using the Regional selection
box in the upper right corner of our website. “Antes de operar su equipo lea cu
idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual”
Model No. VS15186
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Compliance Information
NOTE: This section addresses all connected requirements and statements regarding regulations.
Confirmed corresponding applications shall refer to nameplate labels and relevant markings on unit.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A/Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
• 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.
Warning: To comply with the limits for the Class A/Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules, this device must be installed in computer equipment certified to comply with the Class
A/Class B limits. All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals must be shielded and
grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in interference to
radio or television reception. Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
For Canada
CAN ICES-3 (A/B)/NMB-3(A/B)
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CE Conformity for European Countries
The device complies with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC.
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose of the equipment as unsorted municipal
waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law.
If the batteries, accumulators and button cells included with this equipment, display the
chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a heavy metal content of
more than 0.0005% Mercury or more than, 0.002% Cadmium, or more than 0.004% Lead.
Industry Canada Notice
This device complies with Canadian RSS-210.To prevent radio interference to the licensed service,
this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.
Equipment (or its transmitting antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. The installer of
this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF
field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable
from Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This device complies with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union
(1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
ETSI EN 300 328
EN 301 489-01
EN 301 489-17
EN 62311
Notified Countries: Germany, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark,
Finland, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Ireland, Portugal, Greece, Luxembourg,
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Poland and Malta.
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Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the
European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS2 Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum
concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below:
Substance
Proposed Maximum
Concentration
Actual Concentration
Lead (Pb)0,1%< 0,1%
Mercury (Hg)0,1%< 0,1%
Cadmium (Cd)0,01%< 0,01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr
6+
)0,1%< 0,1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)0,1%< 0,1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)0,1%< 0,1%
Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex III of the RoHS2 Directives as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
1. Mercury in cold cathode uorescent lamps and external electrode uorescent lamps (CCFL and
EEFL) for special purposes not exceeding (per lamp):
(1) Short length (≦500 mm): maximum 3.5 mg per lamp.
(2) Medium length (>500 mm and ≦1,500 mm): maximum 5 mg per lamp.
(3) Long length (>1,500 mm): maximum 13 mg per lamp.
2. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes.
3. Lead in glass of uorescent tubes not exceeding 0.2% by weight.
4. Lead as an alloying element in aluminium containing up to 0.4% lead by weight.
5. Copper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight.
6. Lead in high melting temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or
more lead).
7. Electrical and electronic components containing lead in a glass or ceramic other than dielectric ceramic in capacitors, e.g. piezoelectronic devices, or in a glass or ceramic matrix compound.
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Safety Precautions
FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND
USING THE LCD COLOR MONITOR:
• DO NOT REMOVE MONITOR BACK COVER. There are no user serviceable parts inside and
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous shock hazards or other risks. Refer all
servicing to qualied service personnel.
• Do not spill any liquids into the cabinet or use your monitor near water.
• Do not insert objects of any kind into the cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage
points, which can be harmful or fatal or may cause electric shock, re or equipment failure.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord. Damage to the cord may cause shock or re.
• Do not place this product on a sloping or unstable cart, stand or table, as the monitor may fall,
causing serious damage to the monitor.
• Do not place any objects onto the monitor and do not use the monitor outdoors.
• The inside of the uorescent tube located within the LCD monitor contains mercury. Please follow
the laws or rules of your municipality to dispose of the tube properly.
• Do not bend power cord.
• Do not use monitor in high temperature, humid, dusty, or oily areas.
• If monitor or glass is broken, do not come in contact with the liquid crystal and handle with care.
• Allow adequate ventilation around the monitor, so that heat can properly dissipate. Do not
block ventilated openings or place the monitor near a radiator or other heat sources. Do not put
anything on top of the monitor.
• The power cable connector is the primary means of detaching the system from the power supply.
The monitor should be installed close to a power outlet, which is easily accessible.
• Handle with care when transporting. Save packaging for transporting.
• Please clean the holes of back cabinet to reject dirt and dust at least once a year because of set
reliability.
• If using the cooling fan continuously, it’s recommended to wipe holes a minimum of once a month.
• When installing the remote control batteries;
- Align the batteries according to the (+) and (-) indications inside the case.
- Align the (-) indication of the battery rst inside the case.
WARNING:
Usage of other than specified head- or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive sound
pressures.
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CAUTION:
Immediately unplug your monitor from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the monitor.
• If the monitor has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
• If the monitor does not operate normally by following operating instructions.
Recommended Use
CAUTION:
• For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for warm-up.
• Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 5 feet away. Blink often.
• Position the monitor at a 90° angle to windows and other light sources to minimize glare and
reections.
• Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint-free, nonabrasive cloth. Avoid using any cleaning
solution or glass cleaner!
• Adjust the monitor’s brightness, contrast and sharpness controls to enhance readability.
• Avoid displaying xed patterns on the monitor for long periods of time to avoid image persistence
(after image effects).
• Get regular eye checkups.
Ergonomics
To realize the maximum ergonomic benefits, we recommend the following:
• Use the preset Size and Position controls with standard signals.
• Use the preset Color Setting.
• Use non-interlaced signals.
• Do not use primary color blue on a dark background, as it is difcult to see and may produce eye
fatigue due to insufcient contrast.