ViewSonic VE175 User Manual

VE175

LCD Display

User Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

Bedienungsanleitung

Guía del usuario

Guida dell'utente

Guia do usuário

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Contents

Product Registration..............................................................2

For Your Records ..................................................................2

Getting Started

Package Contents .................................................................3

Precautions ...........................................................................3

Quick Installation ...................................................................4

Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) .....................................5

Using the LCD Display

Setting the Timing Mode .......................................................6

OSD and Power Button Lock Modes.....................................6

Adjusting the Screen Image ..................................................7

Main Menu Controls ..............................................................9

Other Information

Specifications ......................................................................12

Troubleshooting...................................................................13

Customer Support ...............................................................14

Cleaning the LCD Display ...................................................15

Limited Warranty .................................................................16

Appendix

Safety Guidelines ................................................................17

Compliance Information for U.S.A.......................................18

CE Conformity for Europe ...................................................18

05/30/04

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

NERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the

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.

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:

www.viewsonic.com

Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic.

For Your Records

. The ViewSonic

Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date:

ViewSonic VE175 VS10231 A-CD-VE175-3

______________ ______________

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. For TCO'03 recycling information, please refer to our website:

1. USA: www.viewsonic.com/pdf/recyclePlus.pdf

2. Europe: www.viewsoniceurope.com

3. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw

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Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic® LCD display.

Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs.

NOTE: The word “Windows” refers to Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, XP, 2000 and Me (Millennium).

Package Contents

IMPORTANT: Save all packing material.

Your LCD display package includes:

• LCD display

•

Power cord

• Video cable

• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM

NOTE:

The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. The INF files ensures compatibility with Windows operating systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen colors. ViewSonic recommends that you install both files.

Precautions

• Sit at least 18" from your LCD display display.

Avoid touching the screen.

• difficult to remove.

Never remove the rear cover.

• display contains high-voltage parts. You may be seriously injured if you touch them.

• Avoid exposing your LCD display to direct sunlight or another heat source. Orient your LCD display away from direct sunlight to reduce glare.

• Always handle your LCD display with care when moving it.

Skin oils are

Your LCD

• Place your LCD display in a well-ventilated area. Do not place anything on your LCD display that prevents heat dissipation.

• 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

Optional:

see page 5 of this user guide.

For instructions on wall mounting,

1 Connect power cord 2 Connect video cable

Make sure both the LCD computer are turned OFF Connect the video cable from the LCD display to the computer

Macintosh users: Models older than G3 require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the adapter to the computer and plug the video cable into the adapter.

To order a ViewSonic contact ViewSonic Customer Support.

display and

Macintosh adapter ,

3 Turn ON LCD display and

computer

Turn ON the LCD display, then turn ON the computer. This sequence (LCD display before computer) is important.

NOTE:

receive a message asking them to install the INF file. This is on the CD.

Windows 95, 98 or 2000 users may

4 Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD

into the computer s CD drive

Follow the on-screen instructions

If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, see Customer Support.

(1) Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start.

NOTE:

double-click on the CD-ROM icon in the Windows Explorer, then double-click on

viewsonic.exe

(2) Follow the on-screen instructions.

If the CD-ROM does not auto-start:

5 Windows users: Set the timing

mode (resolution and refresh rate)

Example: 1280 X 1024 @ 60 Hz. For instructions on changing the resolution

and refresh rate, see the graphic card s user guide.

Installation is complete. Enjoy your new ViewSonic LCD display.

To be best prepared for any future customer service needs: print this user guide and write the serial number in or Your Records on page 2. (See back of LCD display.)

You can register your product online at the website for your region. See the Customer Support table in this guide.

The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic.

AC outlet (wall socket)

Power cord to LCD Display

Power cord to Computer

Video cable to computer

Kensington Lock

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Installation of Wall Mount (Optional)

To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. Refer to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. To convert your LCD display from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following:

Disconnect Power.

Push the LCD display back and down flat against the base as shown.

Four screw holes

Lay the LCD display face down on a towel or blanket. Notice the four screw holes on the back cover.

Attach the mounting bracket from the VESA compatible wallmounting kit (100 mm x 100 mm distance).

Attach the LCD display to the wall, following the instructions in the wall-mounting kit.

Mounted

on the wall

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