ViewSonic VG700B User Manual
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 LCD Display
Setting the Timing Mode ............................................ 6
OSD and Power Button Lock Modes .........................6
Adjusting the Screen Image .......................................7
Main Menu Controls ...................................................9
Other Information
Specifications ...........................................................12
Troubleshooting .......................................................13
Customer Support ....................................................14
Cleaning the LCD Display ........................................15
Limited Warranty ......................................................16
Appendix
Safety Guidelines .....................................................17
Compliance Information for U.S.A............................ 18
CE Conformity for Europe ........................................18
01/02/03 C ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 1
Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. All rights reserved.
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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
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
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
ViewSonic VG700/VG700b
VLCDS23719-1W/3W
A-CD-VG700-1/A-CD-VG700b-1
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. The ViewSonic
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® LCD display.
Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping
needs.
NOTE: The word “Windows” refers to Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, XP,
2000 and Me (Millennium).
Package Contents
IMPORTANT: Save all packing material.
Your LCD display package includes:
• LCD display
• Power cords
• Audio cable
• Video cable (VGA)
• AC/DC Adapter
• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
NOTE:
The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes User
Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. The INF files 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.
Precautions
• Sit at least 18" from your LCD display
display.
Avoid touching the screen.
•
difficult to remove.
Never remove the rear cover.
•
display contains high-voltage parts. You may
be seriously injured if you touch them.
• Avoid exposing your LCD display to direct
sunlight or another heat source. Orient your
LCD display away from direct sunlight to
reduce glare.
• Always handle your LCD display with care
when moving it.
Skin oils are
Your LCD
• Place your LCD display in a well-ventilated
area. Do not place anything on your LCD
display that prevents heat dissipation.
• Ensure the area around the LCD display is
clean and free of moisture.
• Do not place heavy objects on the LCD
display, video cable, or power cord.
• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is
present, immediately switch the LCD display
off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. It is
dangerous to continue using the LCD display.
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Quick Installation
Optional:
see page 5 of this user guide.
For instructions on wall mounting,
1 Connect power cord and AC/DC
adapter
2 Connect video cable
Make sure both the LCD
computer are turned OFF
Connect the video cable from the LCD
display to the computer
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.
display and
Macintosh adapter ,
3 Turn ON LCD display and
computer
Turn ON the LCD display, then turn ON
the computer. This sequence
(LCD display before computer) is
important.
NOTE:
receive a message asking them to install the
INF file. This is on the CD.
Windows 95, 98 or 2000 users may
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: 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 LCD display.
To be best prepared for any future customer
service needs: print this user guide and write
the serial number in or Your Records on
page 2. (See back of LCD 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.
Back plate
AC/DC adapter
with power cord
AC outlet
(wall socket)
Audio cable
Video cable
Computer power cord
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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 LCD
display from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following:
1
Disconnect Power.
Four
screw
holes
2
Lay the LCD display face down
on a towel or blanket. Notice the
four screw holes on the bottom of
the base for the wall mount.
3
Attach the mounting bracket
from the VESA compatible wallmounting kit (100 mm x 100 mm
distance).
4
Attach the LCD display to the
wall, following the instructions in
the wall-mounting kit.
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