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Electronic Warranty Registration
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For Your Records
The serial number of this product is on the back of the monitor. You should note
the serial number of this unit in the space provided and retain this booklet as a
permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft
or loss.
Product Name: ViewSonic G655
Model Number: VCDTS21468-1
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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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.
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If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
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 or coloured GREEN or GREENAND-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.
The power cord set for this unit has been enclosed 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, or if the cord set is not
enclosed.
The female receptacle of the cord set must meet CEE-22 requirements and will look like
Figure 1 below:
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.
Power Cord Safety Guidelines (continued)
Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING POWER CORD SELECTION
Figure 1
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 have purchased your monitor.
Table A
Cord Type Size of Conductors In Cord Maximum Current Rating of Unit
SJT 18AWG 10Amps
16AWG 12Amps
14AWG 12Amps
SVT 18AWG 10Amps
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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:our, aone leTw[nna.rt 15 of
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CONTENTS
For Your Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Power Cord Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting Started
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Quick Installation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation
Front Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the [2] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
OnView® Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Other Information
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover
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