ViewSonic ViewPanel VP201m, ViewPanel VP201mb User Manual

VP201m/VP201mb ViewPanel

User Guide

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With Landscape & Portrait Display Modes

Full 20" Diagonal Viewable Screen

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 Lock Mode ....................................................................7

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

Other Information

Specifications ......................................................................13

Troubleshooting................................................................... 14

Customer Support ...............................................................15

Cleaning the ViewPanel ......................................................16

Limited Warranty .................................................................17

Appendix

Safety Guidelines ................................................................18

Compliance Information ...................................................... 19

CE Conformity.....................................................................19

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Copyright©ViewSonicCorporation,2002.Allrightsreserved.

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.

Perfect Portrait is a trademark of Portrait Display Labs.

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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contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this mate-

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partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the

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guidelines for energy efficiency.

rial, 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.

For Your Records

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

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A-CD-VP201m/mb-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 VP201m/VP201mb color ViewPanel®.

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
and Windows Me (Millennium).

Package Contents

Yo u r VP201m/VP201mb package includes:

• VP201m/VP201mb ViewPanel

• Standard DB-15 pin analog VGA video cable

• DVI-D video cable (DVI-D requires a DVI-D video card in your computer)

• Audio cable

• U.S. power cord

• Schuko power cord

• Quick Start Guide

• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including user guide PDF file and INF/ICM

display optimization files). (

Perfect Portrait

Note:

must be installed to use the ViewPanel in portrait mode.)

IMPORTANT:

The supplied INF file assures compatibility with Windows
operating systems, and the ICM file (Integrated Color Management) assures
accurate on-screen colors.

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software on CD-ROM

Precautions

• For best viewing conditions sit at least 18"
from the ViewPanel.

• AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN WITH
YOUR FINGERS. Oils from the skin are
difficult to remove.

• NEVER REMOVE THE REAR COVER. The
ViewPanel contains high-voltage parts. You
may suffer serious injury if you touch these
parts.

• Avoid exposing the ViewPanel to direct
sunlight or another heat source including an
open flame. The ViewPanel should be facing
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 the ViewPanel
that prevents adequate dissipation of heat.

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

• Do not place heavy objects on theViewPanel,
video cable, or power cord.

• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is
present, immediately switch the ViewPanel
offandcallyourdealerorViewSonic.Itis
dangerous to continue using the ViewPanel.

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Quick Installation

1 Connect video cable

Make sure both the ViewPanel®and
computer are powered OFF.

Connect the VGA analog video cable to the
computer then to the ViewPanel. Both
analog and digital (DVI-D) ports are
available on the back of the ViewPanel for
your convenience. The DVI-D cable
requires a DVI-D video card in your
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,

2a Connect power cord

Connect the power cord from the ViewPanel
to a properly grounded AC outlet.

2b Optional - Connect audio cable

Connect the supplied audio cable to the
Audio Out port on your computer sound
card.

3 Power-ON ViewPanel and

computer

Power-ON the ViewPanel, then power-ON
the computer. This sequence (ViewPanel
before computer) is very important.

NOTE: Windows 95, 98 or 2000 users may
receive a message asking them to install the
VP201m/VP201mb INF file.

4 Install display optimization files

(INF and ICM files)

(1) Insert theViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

NOTE: If your computer does not have a
CD-ROM drive, see Customer Support in
this user guide.

(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
the Windows Explorer, then double-click
on install.exe.

(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.

5 Windows users: Set the timing

mode (resolution and refresh
rate)

Example: 1600 X 1200 @ 60 Hz.

For instructions on changing the resolution
and refresh rate, see the user guide for your
computer's graphics card.

Installation is complete. Enjoy your new
VP201m/VP201mb 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
ViewPa nel.)

To register your product go online to
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.

DV I- D

(optional)

VGA analog
video cable

Audio

Powe r

VGA video cable

Power co rd

Audio
cable

AC outlet

Power cable to computer

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Landscape/Portrait Modes

The VP201m/VP201mb 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

TM

software included with

Landscape

Por t rai t

Portrait
your VP201m/VP201mb 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
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.

1

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

2

Manually rotate the VP201m/VP201mb clockwise 90 degrees as shown

3

above.

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.

1

Lay the ViewPanel face down on

2

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

3

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

4

Remove
four

screws

back plate.
Attach the mounting bracket

5

from the VESA compatible wall­mounting kit (100 m x 100 m
distance).
Attach the ViewPanel to the wall,

6

following the instructions in the
wall-mounting kit.

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