ViewSonic ViewPanel VE800 User Manual

VE800 ViewPanel

User Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

Bedienungsanleitung

Guía del usuario

Guida dell'utente

Guia do usuário

Användarhandbok

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Full 18.1" Diagonal Viewable Screen

Käyttöopas

Руководство пользователя

Instrukcja obsługi

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 ViewPanel Display

Setting the Timing Mode ...................................... 6

OSD and Power Lock Settings............................. 6

Adjusting the Screen Image ................................. 7

Main Menu Controls ............................................. 9

Other Information

Specifications ..................................................... 12

Troubleshooting ................................................. 13

Customer Support .............................................. 14

Cleaning the ViewPanel Display ........................ 15

Limited Warranty ................................................ 16

Appendix

Safety Guidelines ............................................... 17

Compliance Information for U.S.A...................... 18

CE Conformity for Europe .................................. 18

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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. 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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partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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

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 VE800

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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Wizard CD-

Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic® ViewPanel

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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 ViewPanel package includes:

• ViewPanel display

• Power cords

• Video cable

• 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. ViewSonic
you install both files.

recommends that

Precautions

• Sit at least 18" from your ViewPanel display.

Avoid touching the screen.

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difficult to remove.

Never remove the rear cover.

•
ViewPanel display contains high-voltage
parts. You may be seriously injured if you
touch them.

• Avoid exposing your ViewPanel display to
direct sunlight or another heat source. Orient
your ViewPanel display away from direct
sunlight to reduce glare.

• Always handle your ViewPanel display with
care when moving it.

Skin oils are

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• Place your ViewPanel display in a well­ventilated area. Do not place anything on your
ViewPanel display that prevents heat
dissipation.

• Ensure the area around the ViewPanel display
is clean and free of moisture.

• Do not place heavy objects on the ViewPanel
display, video cable, or power cord.

• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is
present, immediately switch the ViewPanel
display off and call your dealer or ViewSonic.
It is dangerous to continue using the
ViewPanel display.

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Quick Installation

Optional: For instructions on wall mounting,
see page 5 of this user guide.

1 Connect power cord
2 Connect video cable

• Make sure both the ViewPanel® display
and computer are turned OFF

• Remove rear panel covers if necessary

• Connect the video cable from the

ViewPanel 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.

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To order a ViewSonic
contact ViewSonic Customer Support.

Macintosh adapter,

3 Turn ON ViewPanel display and

computer

• Turn ON the ViewPanel display, then
turn ON the computer. This sequence
(ViewPanel display before computer)
is important

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

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: 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.

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 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:

1

Disconnect Power.

2

As you face the front of the
ViewPanel, notice the button on
the right side. Press the button
and push the ViewPanel back and
down flat against the base as
shown.

Press this button

Four
screw
holes

3

Lay the ViewPanel face down on
a towel or blanket. Notice the
four screw holes on the bottom of
the base.

4

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

5

Attach the ViewPanel to the wall,
following the instructions in the
wall-mounting kit.

on the wall

Mounted

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