ViewSonic VG171 User Manual
VG171
VG171b
ViewPanel
User Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
Benutzerhandbuch
Guía del usuario
Guida dell’utente
Guia do usuário
Användarhandbok
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With Plug & Play
Full 17.0" 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 ViewPanel
Setting the Timing Mode ....................................................... 5
OSD and Power Button Lock Modes.....................................5
Adjusting the Screen Image ..................................................6
Other Information
Specifications ......................................................................12
Troubleshooting...................................................................13
Customer Support ...............................................................14
Cleaning the ViewPanel ......................................................15
Limited Warranty .................................................................16
Appendix
Safety Guidelines ................................................................17
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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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material, or the performance or use 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
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Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a VG171/VG171b color ViewPanel®.
Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping
needs.
NOTE: The word “Windows” refers to Microsoft Windows ‘95, NT, 98, 2000
and ME (Millennium).
Package Contents
IMPORTANT: Save all packing material.
• VG171/VG171b ViewPanel
• Quick Start Guide
• U.S. power cord
• Schuko power cord
• Standard VGA video cable
• DVI video cable (to be used with computers with DVI video cards)
• AC/DC Adapter
• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including user guide PDF file and INF/ICM
display optimization files)
Precautions
• Sit at least 18" from your ViewPanel.
• Avoid touching the screen. Skin oils are
difficult to remove.
• Never remove the rear cover. Your
ViewPanel contains high-voltage parts. You
may be seriously injured if you touch them.
• Avoid exposing your ViewPanel to direct
sunlight or another heat source. Orient your
ViewPanel away from direct sunlight to
reduce glare.
• Always handle your ViewPanel with care
when moving it.
• Place your ViewPanel in a well ventilated
area. Do not place anything on your
ViewPanel that prevents heat dissipation.
• Ensure the area around the ViewPanel is clean
and free of moisture.
• Do not place heavy objects on the ViewPanel,
video cable, or power cord.
• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is
present, immediately switch the ViewPanel
off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. It is
dangerous to continue using the ViewPanel.
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Quick Installation
1 Connect video cable
Make sure both the ViewPanel
computer are turned OFF.
• Remove the lower back cover and lift up
the upper back cover.
• Connect the video cable to the computer
then to the ViewPanel. Both analog and
digital ports are available on the back of
the ViewPanel for your convenience.
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.
2 Connect power cord and AC/DC
adapter
Connect the power cord and AC/DC adapter
from the ViewPanel to a properly grounded
AC outlet.
3 Turn ON ViewPanel and computer
• Turn ON the ViewPanel, then turn ON the
computer. This sequence (ViewPanel
before computer) is very important.
NOTE: Windows 95, 98 or 2000 users may
receive a message asking them to install the
INF file. This is on the CD.
4 Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD into
the computer’s CD drive
(1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
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Macintosh adapter,
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and
If your computer does not have a CD-ROM
drive, contact Customer Support.
(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
(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 ViewPanel.
To be best prepared for any future customer
service needs: print this user guide and write
the serial number in "For Your Records" on
page 2. (See back of ViewPanel.)
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.
: Set the timing mode
Remove two back covers
AC outlet
(wall socket)
AC/DC Adaptor with
power cord
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Video cable
to computer
Using the ViewPanel
Setting the Timing Mode
Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the screen image
and minimizing eye strain. The timing mode consists of the resolution (example
1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency — example 60 Hz). After
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setting the timing mode, use the OnView
controls to adjust the screen image.
The recommended timing mode for this ViewPanel is:
To set the Timing Mode:
1 Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows
Settings > set the resolution.
2 Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.
VESA® 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
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desktop > Properties >
OSD and Power Button Lock Modes
OSD Lock This mode locks all current control settings and prevents access to the
control menus until this mode is unlocked.
• To lock all OSD menus, press and hold both the [1] button and the
button for 10 seconds. While in this mode, when any button is pushed, OSD
Locked displays for a few seconds.
• To unlock the OSD menus, press and hold both the [1] button and the
arrow) button for 10 seconds.
Power Button Lock This mode locks the power of the ViewPanel in the ON
position.
(up-arrow)
(up-
• To lock the power of the ViewPanel ON, press and hold both the [1] button and
(down-arrow) button for 10 seconds. While in this mode, when the power
the
button is pushed, Power Button Locked displays for a few seconds.
• NOTE: After a power failure, whether or not the Power Button Lock mode was
active, your ViewPanel’s power automatically turns on when power is restored.
• To unlock this mode, press and hold both the [1] button and the
again for 10 seconds.
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