ViewSonic VE150mb User Guide
VE150m/VE150mb
LCD Display
User Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung
Guía del usuario
Guida dell’utente
Guia do usuário
Användarhandbok
Full 15.0" Diagonal Viewable Screen
Käyttöopas
Руководство пользователя
Podręcznik użytkownika
Contents
Product Registration .............................................................. 2
For Your Records .................................................................. 2
Getting Started
Package Contents ................................................................. 3
Precautions ...........................................................................3
Quick Installation ...................................................................4
Using the LCD display
Setting the Timing Mode .......................................................5
OSD and Power Lock Settings.............................................. 5
Adjusting the Screen Image .................................................. 6
Main Menu Controls ..............................................................8
Specifications ......................................................................11
Troubleshooting................................................................... 12
Customer Support ...............................................................13
Cleaning the LCD display.................................................... 14
Limited Warranty .................................................................15
Appendix
Safety Guidelines ................................................................16
Compliance Information ...................................................... 17
CE Conformity ..................................................................... 17
06/28/02 ViewSonic VE150m/VE150mb 1
Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. All rights reserved.
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.
ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of
ViewSonic Corporation.
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and DDC
are trademarks of VESA.
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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.
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without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.
Product Registration
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes
available, please register your product on the Internet at:
Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form which you may
mail or fax to ViewSonic.
Note:
The Serial Number may be displayed from an on-screen display
menu.
www.viewsonic.com.
The ViewSonic
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
*
Purchase Date:
ViewSonic VE150m/VE150mb
VLCDS22574-1
VE150m-UG-192 (REV. 1C)
______________
______________
Product disposal at end of product life
ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation of our environment. Please dispose of this product
properly at the end of its useful life. Your local waste disposal company may provide information
about proper disposal.
* Remove the upper rear panel to find the Serial Number. For more information on removing the rear
panel, see page 4 of this user guide. The Serial Number is also on the UPC label on the box that the
product was shipped in.
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Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a VE150m/VE150mb
Important!
Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping
color LCD display.
needs.
NOTE:
The word “Windows” in this user guide refers to the following Microsoft
operating systems: Windows ‘95, Windows NT, Windows ‘98, Windows 2000
and Windows Me (Millennium).
Package Contents
Yo ur VE150m/VE150mb package includes:
• VE150m/VE150mb
• Quick Start Guide
• Power cord
• Video cable (attached)
• AC/DC Adapter
• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including user guide PDF file and INF/ICM
display optimization files)
IMPORTANT:
operating systems, and the ICM file (Integrated Color Management) assures
accurate on-screen colors.
LCD display
The supplied INF file assures compatibility with Windows
Precautions
• For best viewing conditions sit at least 18"
from the LCD display.
• AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN WITH
YOUR FINGERS. Oils from the skin are
difficult to remove.
• NEVER REMOVE THE REAR COVER. The
LCD display contains high-voltage parts. You
may suffer serious injury if you touch these
parts.
• Avoid exposing the LCD display to direct
sunlight or another heat source. The LCD
display should be facing away from direct
sunlight to reduce glare.
• Always handle your LCD display with care
when moving it.
• Place your LCD display in a well ventilated
area. Do not place anything on the LCD
display that prevents adequate dissipation of
heat.
• Ensure the area around the LCD display is
clean and free of moisture.
• Do not place heavy objects on the LCD
display, video cable, or power cord.
• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is
present, immediately switch the LCD display
off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. It is
dangerous to continue using the LCD display.
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Quick Installation
1 Connect video cable
Make sure both the LCD display and
computer are powered OFF.
• Remove the middle and lower rear panels
as shown below.
• Connect the video cable from the LCD
display to the computer.
Macintosh users:
require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the
adapter to the computer and plug the video
cable into the adapter.
To order a ViewSonic
contact ViewSonic
Models older than G3
®
Macintosh adapter,
Customer Support
2 Connect power cord and AC/DC
adapter
Connect the power cord and AC/DC adapter
from the LCD display to a properly
grounded AC outlet.
3 Power-ON LCD display and
computer
Power-ON the LCD display, then power-ON
the computer. This sequence (LCD display
before computer) is very important.
NOTE:
Windows 95, 98 or 2000 users may
receive a message asking them to install the
VE150m/VE150mb INF file.
3rd
Serial Number is
underneath upper
panel. Remove
the middle and
lower rear panels
before removing
the upper panel.
AC IN (power)
4 Install display optimization files
(INF and ICM files)
(1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
NOTE:
If your computer does not have a
CD-ROM drive, see “Customer Support” on
page 13.
(2) Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start.
NOTE:
If the CD-ROM does not auto-start:
double-click on the CD-ROM icon in the
Windows Explorer, then double-click on
viewsonic.exe.
.
(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
5 Windows users: Set the timing
mode (resolution and refresh
rate)
Example:
For instructions on changing the resolution
and refresh rate, see the graphic card’s user
guide that came with your computer.
Installation is complete. Enjoy your new
VE150m/VE150mb LCD display.
To register your product go online to
www.viewsonic.com
The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also
provides an opportunity for you to print the
registration form which you may mail or fax
to ViewSonic.
1024 X 768 @ 60 Hz.
.
Audio IN
Analog video OUT
(cable attached)
Video cable
1st
Pull this middle
panel off
before
connecting
2nd
Pull this lower
panel off
before connecting
cables
first
second
Audio cable
Computer
power cord
AC/DC adapter for LCD display power cord
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Using the LCD display
Setting the Timing Mode
Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the screen
image and minimizing eye strain. The
(example 1024 x 768) and
refresh rate
After setting the timing mode, use the OnView
timing mode
consists of the
(or vertical frequency – example 60 Hz).
®
controls (pages 8 - 10) to adjust
the screen image.
For best picture quality set the LCD display timing mode to:
®
VESA
1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
To set the Timing Mode:
Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows® desktop >
1
Settings
> Desktop Area or Screen Area for Windows 98 and newer > set
the resolution.
Set the refresh rate: See the user guide for your computer's graphics card.
2
resolution
Properties
>
WARNING:
Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the
maximum refresh rate of 75Hz; doing so may result in permanent damage to
your LCD display.
OSD and Power Lock Settings
OSD Lock:
•
buttons are pressed the message OSD Locked will display for 5 seconds.
OSD Unlock:
•
Power Button Lock:
•
seconds. If the power button is pressed the message Power Button Locked
will display for 5 seconds. With or without this setting, after a power failure,
your LCD display’s power will automatically turn on when power is restored.
Power Button Unlock:
•
10 seconds.
Press and hold [1] and the up arrow V for 10 seconds. If any
Press and hold [1] and the up arrow
Press and hold [1] and the down arrow
Press and hold [1] and the down arrow
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V
again for 10 seconds.
W
for 10
W
again for
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