VG181 ViewPanel®
User Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de Instrucciones
Guida per l'utente
Guia do usuário
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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2001. 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.
ViewPanel, ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, OptiSync, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.
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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 material, or the performance or use this product .
In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change product specification 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.
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, ViewSonic Corp. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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 then mail or fax to ViewSonic.
For Your Records
Write the Serial Number (see back of ViewPanel) and the Purchase Date in the spaces below. Keep this User Guide as a permanent record of your purchase to help with identification in the event of theft or loss.
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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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For Your Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Before using the ViewPanel® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Quick Installation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Installation-Wall Mount (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Using the ViewPanel
Setting the Timing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preset Timing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maximum Refresh Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Landscape/Portrait Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Raising and Lowering the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the Screen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Other Information
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cleaning the ViewPanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Appendix
Power Cord Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
*To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available, please register your monitor's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com.
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Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic VG181 color monitor! You have selected one of the most advanced display devices in the industry. Features include OptiSync™ technology making the VG181 capable of accepting virtually any of today's analog and tomorrow's Digital Video Interface (DVI) input sources.
Also, you can easily raise and lower the display manually. The display can operate in landscape or portrait mode and tilts or swivels in a desk mount or wall mount.
NOTE: Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs.
NOTE: The word "Windows®" in this user guide refers to the following Microsoft® operating systems: Windows '95, Windows '98, Windows NT®.
Package Contents
•ViewSonic VG181ViewPanel
•DC Power Supply (AC adapter)
The power cable connects to the AC Adapter. The other end of the AC Adapter connects to the back of the ViewPanel (the DCIn port).
•Detachable video cable (15 pin D-sub)
Required to receive Analog RGB video signal from PC
•Power cord/USA type
Connects the wall outlet to DC Power supply.
•Power cord/SCHUKO type for Europe
Connects wall outlet to DC Power supply
•Quick Start Guide
•ViewSonicWizard CD-ROM
Includes User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM Display Optimization files.
•PerfectPortraitTM CD-ROM
PerfectPortrait software must be installed for the ViewPanel to be used in Portrait mode (see page 9 ).
*IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures compatibility with Windows operating systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen colors. ViewSonic® recommends that you install both files as shown in the Quick
Installation section.
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Before Using the ViewPanel®
•Read Precautions on this page, the Important Safety Instructions on the next page, and Power Cord Safety Guidelines in the Appendix.
•Read Setting the Timing Mode on page 8 before you adjust the ViewPanel. This will prevent you from making adjustments unnecessarily.
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Important Safety Instructions
1Read these instructions thoroughly.
2Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product.
3Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. See the Cleaning the
ViewPanel section in this guide.
4Do not use the product near water. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
5Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Doing so may cause the
product to fall, which can seriously damage it.
6Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation, never block these ventilation slots by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register; or installed in any enclosure that prevents proper ventilation.
7Make sure the power source complies with the power recommendation printed on the back of the product. If you are not sure of the type of power provided by the wall socket, consult your dealer or local power company.
8Do not place any object on the power cord. Do not place this product where people could walk on the power cord.
9If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total ampere rating of the product(s) plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cord.
10Never push objects of any kind through the ventilation slots at the back of the product. To do so could risk fire or electric shock.
11Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage that could cause fire or electric shock. Refer all servicing needs to authorized service personnel.
12Unplug this product from the wall outlet and contact authorized service personnel under the following conditions:
a)When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b)If a liquid has been spilled into or on the product, including rain.
c)If the product does not operate normally when operating instructions are followed.
Only adjust those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
d)If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
e)If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
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Quick Installation
Available options: wall mount (contact ViewSonic or your dealer), turn the display from Landscape to Portrait mode (see Using the ViewPanel section), raise or lower the display up or down (see the next page). However, if you just want the quickest and easiest way to get connected, follow the Quick Installation instructions below.
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Macintosh® users: Connect a Macintosh adapter (part No. VMAC-1) to the video cable, then to the ViewPanel. To order an adapter for older Macintosh systems send an email to: vsparts@viewsonic.com, or call ViewSonic® customer service (see the Customer Support section of this guide). You will need to provide your ViewPanel's serial number.
NOTE: At this point Windows® 98 users may receive a message asking them to install the VG181’s INF file.
4Install Display Optimization files (INF and ICM files)
(1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CDROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
NOTE: If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, see Customer Support in this manual.
(2) Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start.
NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not autostart: double-click on the CD-ROM icon in Windows Explorer, then double-click on install.exe.
(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
5Windows users: Setting the Timing Mode
2Connect AC/DC adapter and power cord
Connect the power cord to a properly grounded AC (i.e., wall) outlet, then to the AC/DC adapter and to the ViewPanel as shown below.
3Power-ON ViewPanel and computer
Power-ON the ViewPanel, THEN powerON the computer.
DC IN port
(Small DC power cord)
AC outlet
See page 8 for procedures to set the timing mode.
Installation is complete!
Enjoy your new 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 1 of this guide.
•Register the product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com
Analog Input
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DVI Input Port (auto-detects)
DC Power Supply
(AC Adapter) Video cable from your computer to the ViewPanel Video 1 and/or Video 2 Input Ports
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Installation-Wall Mount (optional)
To get a wall mounting kit, contact ViewSonic® or your local dealer. The VG181 is compatible with the VESA wall mounting standards. To convert the desk-mounted VG181 to a wall-mount installation, do the following:
1Disconnect DC power.
Make sure the power is turned off and then disconnect the DC power cord from the back of the ViewPanel.
2Lie the ViewPanel face down on a flat surface.
Be sure nothing sharp can scratch or puncture the LCD surface (the face of the ViewPanel).
3Pull the square-like cover from the back of the
ViewPanel.
The plastic cover should hang over the back of the neck of the ViewPanel to expose the four screws to the wall mount.
4Remove the four screws to disconnect the base from the back of the ViewPanel.
Store the base in a safe place.
5Attach the ViewPanel to the wall mounting kit.
Follow the instructions that come with the wall mounting kit.
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