ViewSonic VG175 User Guide

VG175 ViewPanel

User Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

Bedienungsanleitung

Guía del usuario

Guida dell’utente

Guia do usuário

Användarhandbok

Руководство пользователя

Podręcznik użytkownika

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With Landscape and Portrait Display Modes

Full 17.4" Diagonal Viewable Screen

Contents

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

Getting Started

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

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

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

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

LCD Screen Protector (Optional) ......................................5

Landscape/Portrait Modes ....................................................6

To Raise and Lower the Display ...........................................6

Using the ViewPanel

Setting the Timing Mode .......................................................7

Adjusting the Screen Image ..................................................8

Other Information

Specifications ......................................................................13

Troubleshooting...................................................................14

Customer Support ...............................................................15

Cleaning the ViewPanel ......................................................16

Limited Warranty .................................................................17

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Appendix

Power Cord Safety Guidelines ............................................18

FCC Information .................................................................. 19

CE Conformity ..................................................................... 19

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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2000. All right reserved.

Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

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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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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

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

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partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the

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guidelines for energy efficiency.

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
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.

Electronic Warranty Registration

To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it
becomes available, please register your ViewPanel's warranty on the Internet at:

http://www.viewsonic.com

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

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For Your Records

VG175
VLCDS21833-1
VG175_UG-47_1b
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Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of a VG175 color ViewPanel®.
Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs.

NOTE:

Microsoft
Windows NT

The word “Windows” in this user guide refers to the following

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operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000,

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Package Contents

Your VG175 package includes:

• VG175 ViewPanel with video cable

• Setup Guide

• Power cords

• Video cable

• AC/DC Adapter

• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including user guide PDF file and INF/ICM
display optimization files)

IMPORTANT:

The supplied INF file ensures compatibility with Windows
operating systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) assures accurate
on-screen colors.

Precautions

• For best viewing conditions sit at least
18" from the ViewPanel.

• AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN
WITH YOUR FINGERS. Oils from the
skin are difficult to remove.

• NEVER REMOVE THE REAR
COVER. The ViewPanel contains
high-voltage parts. You may suffer
serious injury if you touch these parts.

• Avoid exposing the ViewPanel to direct
sunlight or another heat source. The
ViewPanel should be facing 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
the ViewPanel that prevents adequate
dissipation of heat.

• 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

Video cable to
computer

Power cord
with adapter
to wall plug

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1 Connect video cable

Make sure both the ViewPanel®and computer
are powered OFF.

• Rotate the ViewPanel 90
easier connection of cables).

• Connect the video cable to the computer, then
to the ViewPanel.

Macintosh

require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the adapter
to the computer and plug the video cable into
the adapter.

To order a ViewSonic
contact ViewSonic. See “Customer Support” on
page 15.

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users: Models older than G3

clockwise (to allow

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Macintosh adapter

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 Power-ON ViewPanel and computer

Power-ON the ViewPanel, then power-ON the
computer. This sequence (ViewPanel before
computer) is very important.

NOTE: At this point Windows
users may receive a message askingthem to install
the ViewSonic VG175 INF file.

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95, 98, and 2000

4 Install 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 in this
user guide.

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

NOTE: If your computer does not auto-start:
double-click on the CD-ROM icon in the
Windows Explorer, then double-click on

install.exe

(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.

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 user guide for your
computer's graphics card.

Installation is complete.

Enjoy your new VG175 ViewPanel.

To be best prepared for any future customer
service needs:

• Write the serial number (see back of the
ViewPanel) in “For Your Records” on page 2.

• Register the warranty of your ViewPanel on
the Internet at:

www.viewsonic.com

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Installation of Wall Mount (Optional)

Remove the plate
on the back of
the ViewPanel

Remove (4) screws

The holes are threaded
for wall mount

To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. To
convert your ViewPanel from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the
following:

Disconnect Power.

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Lay the ViewPanel

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face down on a towel
or blanket.

Remove the square

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plastic cover from the
back panel to reveal
the screw heads.
Remove the (4) screws.

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Attach the ViewPanel

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to the wall using the
wall mounting kit and
instructions.

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LCD Screen Protector (Optional)

Special slots have been added to the front panel
of your VG175 to enable you to install an
optional LCD screen protector.

This special poly carbonate sheet (not shown in
the graphic) is easy to install and will protect the
LCD panel from scratches. Contact ViewSonic
Customer Support for more information.

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Landscape/Portrait Modes

NOTE: Before using the
portrait display mode, install
the PerfectPortrait®software
included with your VG175
ViewPanel. Follow the
instructions that accompany
the software.

Raise the display

Lower the display

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The VG175 ViewPanel can operate in either Landscape or Portrait mode
(see below).

To switch from landscape (default) to Portrait mode, do the following:

Face the front of the ViewPanel.

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Pull the bottom of the ViewPanel toward you to tilt the bottom away from

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the base.
Manually rotate the VG175 clockwise 90 degrees.

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PerfectPortrait software is compatible with most PCI and AGP graphics (video)
cards. For information on compatible graphics cards and approved hardware
configurations, go to the ViewSonic website at www.viewsonic.com.

To Raise and Lower the Display

You can easily raise and lower the display panel (the head) manually. As you
face the front of the display, grasp each side of the head and pull upward or
downward to meet your personal preference.

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