ViewSonic VG181, VLCDS21594-1 User Manual

User Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

Bedienungsanleitung

Manual de Instrucciones

Guida per l'utente

Guia do usuário

Användarhandbok

Polski

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.

ViewPanel, ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, OptiSync, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.

ENERGY STA R is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and DDC are trademarks of VESA.

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In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change product specification 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.

As an ENERGY STA R® partner, ViewSonic Corp. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

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 then mail or fax to ViewSonic.

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For Your Records

Write the Serial Number (see back of ViewPanel) and the Purchase Date in the spaces below. Keep this User Guide as a permanent record of your purchase to help with identification in the event of theft or loss.

Product Name: ViewSonic VG181 Model Number: VLCDS21594-1

Document Number: VG181_UG_227 Serial Number: __________________ Purchase Date: __________________

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.

ViewSonic VG181

CONTENTS

For Your Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Getting Started

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

Before using the ViewPanel®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Quick Installation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation-Wall Mount (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the ViewPanel

Setting the Timing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Preset Timing Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Maximum Refresh Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Landscape/Portrait Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Raising and Lowering the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the Screen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Other Information

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cleaning the ViewPanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Appendix

Power Cord Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

*To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available,

please register your monitor's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com.

ViewSonic VG181

Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic VG181 color monitor! You have selected one of the most advanced display devices in the industry. Features include OptiSync™ technology making the VG181 capable of accepting virtually any of today's analog and tomorrow's Digital Video Interface (DVI) input sources.

Also, you can easily raise and lower the display manually. The display can operate in landscape or portrait mode and tilts or swivels in a desk mount or wall mount.

NOTE: 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 '98, Windows NT®.

Package Contents

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• ViewSonic

VG181

ViewPanel

• DC Power Supply (AC adapter)

The power cable connects to the AC Adapter. The other end of the AC Adapter connects to the back of the ViewPanel (the DCIn port).

• Detachable video cable (15 pin

D-sub)

Required to receive Analog RGB video signal from PC

• Power cord/USA type

Connects the wall outlet to DC Power supply.

*IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures compatibility with Windows operating

systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen colors. ViewSonic® recommends that you install both files as shown in the Quick Installation section.

• Power cord/SCHUKO type for

Europe

Connects wall outlet to DC Power supply

• Quick Start Guide

• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM

Includes User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM Display Optimization files.

• PerfectPortrait

PerfectPortrait software must be installed for the ViewPanel to be used in Portrait mode (see page

9).

CD-ROM

ViewSonic VG181

Getting Started

Before Using the ViewPanel

• Read Precautions on this page, the Important Safety Instructions on

the next page, and Power Cord Safety Guidelines in the Appendix.

• Read Setting the Timing Mode on page 8 before you adjust the ViewPanel. This will prevent you from making adjustments unnecessarily.

Precautions

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• 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.

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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. The ViewPanel should be facing away from direct sunlight to reduce glare.

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Choose a well ventilated area to position your ViewPanel. Do not place anything on the ViewPanel that prevents adequate dissipation of heat.

• Always handle your ViewPanel with care when moving it.

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Ensure the area around the ViewPanel

is clean and free of moisture.

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

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CAUTION: 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 in this condition.

Getting Started

ViewSonic VG181

Important Safety Instructions

1 Read these instructions thoroughly. 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product. 3 Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. See the

ViewPanel

4 Do not use the product near water. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 5 Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Doing so may cause the

product to fall, which can seriously damage it.

6 Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable

operation, never block these ventilation slots by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register; or installed in any enclosure that prevents proper ventilation.

7 Make sure the power source complies with the power recommendation printed on the

back of the product. If you are not sure of the type of power provided by the wall socket, consult your dealer or local power company.

8 Do not place any object on the power cord. Do not place this product where people

could walk on the power cord.

9 If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total ampere rating of the

product(s) plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cord.

10 Never push objects of any kind through the ventilation slots at the back of the

product. To do so could risk fire or electric shock.

11 Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltage that could cause fire or electric shock. Refer all servicing needs to authorized service personnel.

12 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and contact authorized service personnel

under the following conditions: a) When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b) If a liquid has been spilled into or on the product, including rain. c) If the product does not operate normally when operating instructions are followed.

d) If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. e) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for

section in this guide.

Only adjust those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.

service.

Cleaning the

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Getting Started

Quick Installation

Available options: wall mount (contact ViewSonic or your dealer), turn the display from Landscape to Portrait mode (see Using the ViewPanel section), raise or lower the display up or down (see the next page). However, if you just want the quickest and easiest way to get connected, follow the Quick Installation instructions below.

1 Connect video cable

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

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Connect the video cable from the back of your computer to the analog and/or the Digital Video Interface (DVI) inputs on the back of the display depending on the signal of your computer(s). If you have have both analog and digital inputs, see Using the ViewPanel in this guide to toggle between the two ports.

Macintosh® users:

Macintosh adapter (part No. VMAC-1) to the video cable, then to the ViewPanel. To order an adapter for older Macintosh systems send an email to: vsparts@viewsonic.com, or call ViewSonic® customer service (see the Customer Support section of this guide). You will need to provide your ViewPanel's serial number.

Connect a

2 Connect AC/DC adapter and

power cord

Connect the power cord to a properly grounded AC (i.e., wall) outlet, then to the AC/DC adapter and to the ViewPanel as shown below.

3 Power-ON ViewPanel and

computer

Power-ON the ViewPanel, THEN powerON the computer.

NOTE:At this point Windows may receive a message asking them to install the VG181’s INF file.

4 Install Display Optimization files

(INF and ICM files)

(1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CDROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

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

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

(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.

5 Windows users: Setting the Timing

Mode

See page 8 for procedures to set the timing mode.

Installation is complete! Enjoy your new ViewPanel!

To be best prepared for any future customer service needs:

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Write the serial number (see back of the

ViewPanel) in of this guide.

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www.viewsonic.com

"For your Records"

98 users

on page 1

DC Power Supply (AC Adapter)

DC IN port (Small DC power cord)

outlet

Video cable from your computer to the

ViewPanel Video 1 and/or Video 2 Input Ports

Analog Input Por t

DVI Input Port (auto-detects)

ViewSonic VG181

Installation-Wall Mount (optional)

To get a wall mounting kit, contact ViewSonic compatible with the VESA wall mounting standards. To convert the desk-mounted VG181 to a wall-mount installation, do the following:

or your local dealer. The VG181 is

1 Disconnect DC power.

Make sure the power is turned off and then disconnect the DC power cord from the back of the ViewPanel.

2 Lie the ViewPanel face

down on a flat surface.

Be sure nothing sharp can scratch or puncture the LCD surface (the face of the ViewPanel).

3 Pull the square-like cover

from the back of the ViewPanel.

The plastic cover should hang over the back of the neck of the ViewPanel to expose the four screws to the wall mount.

4 Remove the four screws to

disconnect the base from the back of the ViewPanel.

Store the base in a safe place.

5 Attach the ViewPanel to the

wall mounting kit.

Follow the instructions that come with the wall mounting kit.

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