ViewSonic VG191 User Manual

VG191/

VG191b

ViewPanel

User Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

Bedienungsanleitung

Guida dell’utente

Guía del usuario

Guia do Usuário

Användarhandbok

With Plug & Play

Full 19.0" Diagonal Viewable Screen

Pivot, Rotate, Tilt, & Swivel

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Käyttöopas

PodrĊcznik uĪytkownika

Contents

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

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

Getting Started

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

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

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

Landscape/Portrait Modes .................................................... 5

To Raise and Lower the display ............................................5

Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) .....................................6

Using the ViewPanel

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

OSD and Power Button Lock Modes.....................................7

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

Other Information

Specifications ...................................................................... 15

Troubleshooting...................................................................16

Customer Support ...............................................................17

Cleaning the ViewPanel ...................................................... 18

Limited Warranty .................................................................19

Appendix

Safety Guidelines ................................................................20

Compliance Information ...................................................... 21

CE Conformity ..................................................................... 21

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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.

NERGY STAR

As an E

NERGY STAR

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. The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic. NOTE: The Serial Number may be displayed from an on-screen menu.

For Your Records

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

ViewSonic VG191/VG191b VLCDS23433-1 VG191/VG191b-1_UG_423 ______________ ______________

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 VG191/VG191b 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

Yo ur VG191/VG191b package includes:

• VG191/VG191b ViewPanel

• Quick Start Guide

• U.S. power cord

• Schuko power cord

• Standard (15 pin) VGA video cable

• DVI video cable (to be used with computers with DVI video cards)

• AC/DC Adapter

• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (includes user guide PDF 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 power cord and AC/DC

adapter

Connect the power cord and AC/DC adapter from the ViewPanel to a properly grounded AC outlet.

2 Connect video cable

Make sure both the ViewPanel® and 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.

Macintosh adapter,

3 Turn ON ViewPanel and

computer

• Turn ON the ViewPanel, then turn ON the

computer. This sequence (ViewPanel before computer) is important.

NOTE: Windows 95, 98 or 2000 users may receive a message asking them to install the INF file. This is on the CD.

If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, see “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: 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 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.

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.

DC IN Port

Analog Input Port

AC/DC Adapter with power cord

AC outlet (wall socket)

DVI Input

Video Cable

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Landscape/Portrait Modes

The VG191/VG191b ViewPanel can operate in either Landscape or Portrait mode. Follow the instructions that accompany the Perfect Portrait software.

Note: Before using the portrait display mode, first install the Perfect

Portrait your VG191/VG191b ViewPanel.

Perfect Portrait software is compatible with most PCI and AGP graphics (video) cards.

For information about compatible graphics cards and approved hardware configurations, go to the

Landscape

Portrait

ViewSonic website, http:// www.viewsonic.com

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

From the front, gently raise the ViewPanel to allow more clearance.

Pull the bottom of the ViewPanel outward and away from the base.

Manually rotate the VG191/VG191b clockwise 90 degrees as shown above.

software included with

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, take hold of each side of the head and pull up or down. The panel should move easily.

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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.

Lay the ViewPanel face down on

a towel or blanket. Pull the back plate away from the

head of the ViewPanel. Let the plate hang on the neck of the ViewPanel as shown on the left. Notice the four screws.

Remove the four screws from the

Remove four

screws

back plate. Attach the mounting bracket

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

Attach the ViewPanel to the wall,

following the instructions in the wall-mounting kit.

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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 setting the timing mode, use the OnView screen image.

controls to adjust the

For the best picture quality set your ViewPanel:

To set the Timing Mode:

Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows® desktop > Properties >

Settings > set the resolution. Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.

WARNING:

maximum refresh rate of 75Hz; doing so may result in permanent damage to your ViewPanel.

Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the

VESA

1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz

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.

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• To lock all OSD menus, press and hold both the [1] button and the arrow) button for 10 seconds. While in this mode, when any button is pushed, OSD Locked will display for a few seconds.

• To unlock the OSD menus, press and hold both the [1] button and the arrow) button for 10 seconds.

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Power Button Lock This mode locks the power of the ViewPanel in the ON position.

• To lock the power of the ViewPanel ON, press and hold both the [1] button

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and the power button is pushed, Power Button Locked will display for a few seconds.

• NOTE: After a power failure, whether or not the Power Button Lock mode was active, your ViewPanel’s power will automatically turn on when power is restored.

• To unlock this mode, press and hold both the [1] button and the arrow) again for 10 seconds.

(down-arrow) button for 10 seconds. While in this mode, when the

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