ViewSonic VG900B User Manual
VG900b LCD Display
User Guide
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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 Lock Settings..............................................6
Adjusting the Screen Image ..................................................7
Main Menu Controls ..............................................................9
Other Information
Specifications ......................................................................13
Troubleshooting...................................................................14
Customer Support ...............................................................15
Cleaning the LCD Display ...................................................16
Limited Warranty .................................................................17
Appendix
Safety Guidelines ................................................................18
Compliance Information for U.S.A.......................................19
CE Conformity for Europe ...................................................19
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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2003. 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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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.
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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. The
ViewSonic
which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic.
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Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form,
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
ViewSonic VG900b
VLCDS24020-2W
A-CD-VG900b-1
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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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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” in this user guide refers to the following
Microsoft operating systems: Windows ‘95, Windows NT, Windows ‘98,
Windows 2000, Windows Me (Millennium), and Windows XP.
Package Contents
Your LCD display package includes:
• LCD display
• US power cord
• Schuko power cord
• 15 pin VGA Video cable
• Stereo mini cable
• AC/DC Power Adapter
• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes the
User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. The INF file
ensures compatibility with Windows operating systems, and the ICM file (Image
Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen colors. ViewSonicrecommends
that you install both files.
Precautions
• Sit at least 18" from your LCD display.
• Avoid touching the screen. Skin oils are
difficult to remove.
• Never remove the rear cover. Your LCD
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.
• 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
1 Remove back plate #1 then
plate #2.
2 Connect AC/DC power cord to the
adapter then to the display and to
an AC outlet
3 Connect video cable
• Make sure both the LCD display and
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.
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Macintosh adapter,
4 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: Windows users may receive a
message asking them to install the INF file.
This is on the CD.
5 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.
5 Wizard CD (continued)
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.
(2) Follow the on-screen instructions.
6 Audio Installation (optional)
Speakers: Connect the audio cable (limecolored) to the AUDIO OUT port of your
computer’s sound card, then to the LCD
display’s AUDIO IN port (see illustration
below).
7 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 "For 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.
DC power IN
Audio IN
Back plate #2
Back plate #1
AC power cord
AC outlet
(wall socket)
AC/DC power adapter
DC power cord
Video IN (analog)
Kensington
lock
Audio OUT
Video cable
Audio 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:
Four screw holes for wall mount
1 Disconnect Power.
2 Lay the LCD display face down
on a towel or blanket. Notice the
four screw holes for the wall
mount on the back as shown on
the left.
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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Using the LCD Display
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 75 Hz).
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After setting the timing mode, use the OnView
image.
For the best picture quality set your LCD display timing mode to:
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz.
To set the Timing Mode:
1 Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows desktop > Properties >
Settings > set the resolution.
2 Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.
controls to adjust the screen
WARNING: Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the
maximum refresh rate of 75Hz; doing so may result in permanent damage to
your LCD display
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