ViewSonic VG170m User Guide
VG170m ViewPanel
User Guide
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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 ViewPanel Display
Setting the Timing Mode ............................................ 6
OSD and Power Lock Settings................................... 6
Adjusting the Screen Image .......................................7
Main Menu Controls ...................................................9
Other Information
Specifications ...........................................................12
Troubleshooting .......................................................13
Customer Support ....................................................14
Cleaning the ViewPanel Display .............................. 15
Limited Warranty ......................................................16
Appendix
Safety Guidelines .....................................................17
Compliance Information for U.S.A............................ 18
CE Conformity for Europe ........................................18
07/25/02 A ViewSonic VG170m 1
Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. All rights reserved.
Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
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Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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ViewSonic Corporation.
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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
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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
. The ViewSonic
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
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Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
ViewSonic VG170m
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A-CD-VG170m-1
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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.
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Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic® ViewPanel®display.
Important!
needs.
Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping
NOTE:
The word “Windows” in this user guide refers to the following
Microsoft operating systems: Windows ‘95, Windows NT, Windows ‘98,
Windows 2000, Windows Me (Millennium), and Windows XP.
Package Contents
Your ViewPanel package includes:
• ViewPanel display
•Power cord
• AC/DC power adapter
• Video cable
• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
NOTE:
User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. The INF file
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.
The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes the
Precautions
• Sit at least 18" from your ViewPanel display.
Avoid touching the screen.
•
difficult to remove.
Never remove the rear cover.
•
ViewPanel display contains high-voltage
parts. You may be seriously injured if you
touch them.
• Avoid exposing your ViewPanel display to
direct sunlight or another heat source. Orient
your ViewPanel display away from direct
sunlight to reduce glare.
• Always handle your ViewPanel display with
care when moving it.
Skin oils are
You r
• Place your ViewPanel display in a wellventilated area. Do not place anything on your
ViewPanel display that prevents heat
dissipation.
• Ensure the area around the ViewPanel display
is clean and free of moisture.
• Do not place heavy objects on the ViewPanel
display, video cable, or power cord.
• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is
present, immediately switch the ViewPanel
display off and call your dealer or ViewSonic.
It is dangerous to continue using the
ViewPanel display.
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Quick Installation
Optional: For instructions on wall mounting,
see page 5 of this user guide.
1 Connect power cord and AC/DC
power adapter
2 Connect video cable
• Make sure both the ViewPanel®display
and computer are turned OFF
• Remove rear panel covers if necessary
• Connect the video cable from the ViewPanel 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
.
3 Turn ON ViewPanel display and
computer
• Turn ON the ViewPanel display, then turn
ON the computer. This sequence (ViewPanel display before computer) is important.
NOTE:
message asking them to install the INF file.
This is on the CD.
Windows users may receive a
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:
For instructions on changing the resolution
and refresh rate, see the graphic card’s user
guide.
Installation is complete. Enjoy your new
ViewSonic, ViewPanel display.
To be best prepared for any future customer
service needs: print this user guide and write
the serial number in
page 2. (See back of ViewPanel 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.
1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz.
"For Your Records"
on
Audio IN
Analog IN Port
AC IN
AC/DC Adapter
with power cord
AC outlet
(wall socket)
Audio Cable
Video Cable
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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
ViewPanel from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following:
Disconnect Power.
1
Push the ViewPanel back and
2
down flat against the base as
shown.
Four
screw
holes
Lay the ViewPanel face down on
3
a towel or blanket. Notice the
four screw holes on the bottom of
the base.
Attach the mounting bracket
4
from the VESA compatible wallmounting kit (100 mm x 100 mm
distance).
Attach the ViewPanel to the wall,
5
following the instructions in the
wall-mounting kit.
Mounted
on the wall
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