ViewSonic VP2458 User Guide

VP2458

Monitor
User Guide

IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing and using your product in
a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future service. Warranty information contained in this User

Guide will describe your limited coverage from ViewSonic® Corporation, which is also found on our web site at

http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional selection box in the upper right

corner of our website. “Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual”

Model No. VS17557

P/N: VP2458

Thank you for choosing ViewSonic®

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the world’s expectations for technological evolution, innovation, and simplicity. At
ViewSonic®, we believe that our products have the potential to make a positive
impact in the world, and we are confident that the ViewSonic® product you have
chosen will serve you well.

Once again, thank you for choosing ViewSonic®!

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Safety Precautions

Please read the following Safety Precautions before you start using the device.

• Keep this user guide in a safe place for later reference.

• Read all warnings and follow all instructions.

• Sit at least 18" (45 cm) away from the device.

• Allow at least 4" (10 cm) clearance around the device to ensure proper
ventilation.

• Place the device in a well-ventilated area. Do not place anything on the device
that prevents heat dissipation.

• Do not use the device near water. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose the device to moisture.

• Avoid exposing the device to direct sunlight or other sources of sustained heat.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other devices (including amplifiers) that may increase the temperature of the
device to dangerous levels.

• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external housing. For more information, refer to
the "Maintenance" section on page 62.

• Oil may collect on the screen as you touch it. To clean the greasy spots on the
screen, refer to the "Maintenance" section on page 62.

• Do not touch the screen surface with sharp or hard objects, as it may cause
damage to the screen.

• When moving the device, be careful not to drop or bump the device on anything.

• Do not place the device on an uneven or unstable surface. The device may fall
over resulting in an injury or a malfunction.

• Do not place any heavy objects on the device or connection cables.

• If smoke, an abnormal noise, or a strange odor is present, immediately turn the
device off and call your dealer or ViewSonic®. It is dangerous to continue using
the device.

• Do not attempt to circumvent the safety provisions of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. If the plug does not
fit into your outlet, obtain an adapter and do not attempt to force the plug into
the outlet.

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• When connecting to a power outlet, DO NOT remove the grounding
prong. Please ensure grounding prongs are NEVER REMOVED.

• Protect the power cord from being treaded upon or pinched,
particularly at the plug, and at the point where it emerges from the
equipment. Ensure that the power outlet is located near the equipment
so that it is easily accessible.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• When a cart is used, use with caution when moving the cart/equipment
combination to avoid injury from tipping over.

• Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet if the device is not being used for
a long period of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service will be
required when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as:

 if the power supply cord or plug is damaged
 if liquid is spilled onto or objects fall in the unit
 if the unit is exposed to moisture
 if the unit does not operate normally or has been dropped.

• NOTICE: LISTENING THROUGH EAR-/HEADPHONES AT A HIGH VOLUME FOR
EXTENDED PERIODS CAN CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE/HEARING LOSS. When using
ear-/headphones, adjust the volume to appropriate levels, or hearing damage
may result.

• NOTICE: THE MONITOR MAY OVERHEAT AND SHUTDOWN! If the device shuts
down automatically, please turn on your monitor again. After rebooting, change
your monitor's resolution and refresh rate. For details, please refer to the
graphics card's user guide.

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Contents

Safety Precauons ........................................................................... 3

Introducon ...................................................................................7

Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 7

Product Overview ..........................................................................................................8

Inial Setup ..................................................................................... 9

Installing the Stand ........................................................................................................9

Wall Mounng .............................................................................................................11

Using the Security Slot ................................................................................................. 13

Making Connecons ...................................................................... 14

Connecng to Power ....................................................................................................14

Connecng External Devices ........................................................................................15

HDMI Connecon .................................................................................................. 15

DisplayPort Connecon .........................................................................................16

USB Connecon ..................................................................................................... 17

VGA Connecon ....................................................................................................18

Using the Monitor .........................................................................19

Adjusng the Viewing Angle ........................................................................................ 19

Height Adjustment ................................................................................................19

Tilt Angle Adjustment ............................................................................................ 20

Screen Orientaon Adjustment (Monitor Pivot) ...................................................20

Swivel Angle Adjustment ....................................................................................... 22

Turning the Device On/O ........................................................................................... 23

Using the Control Panel Keys .......................................................................................24

Quick Menu ........................................................................................................... 24

Hot Keys .................................................................................................................26

Conguring the Sengs ...............................................................................................29

General Operaons ............................................................................................... 29

On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Tree ..................................................................... 32

Menu Opons ........................................................................................................ 38

Advanced Features and Sengs ....................................................49

Colorbraon ................................................................................................................. 49

Auto Pivot ....................................................................................................................50

Firmware Update ......................................................................................................... 51

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Appendix .......................................................................................53

Specicaons ............................................................................................................... 53

Glossary ....................................................................................................................... 55

Troubleshoong ........................................................................................................... 60

Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 62

General Precauons ..............................................................................................62

Cleaning the Screen ............................................................................................... 62

Cleaning the Case .................................................................................................. 62

Disclaimer .............................................................................................................. 62

Regulatory and Service Informaon ...............................................63

Compliance Informaon ..............................................................................................63

Industry Canada Statement ................................................................................... 63

CE Conformity for European Countries..................................................................64

Declaraon of RoHS2 Compliance ......................................................................... 64

Indian Restricon of Hazardous Substances .......................................................... 65

Product Disposal at End of Product Life ................................................................65

Copyright Informaon .................................................................................................. 66

Customer Service ...................................................................................................67

Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................68

Mexico Limited Warranty ......................................................................................71

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Introduction

Package Contents

• Monitor

• Power cord

• Video cable

• Quick start guide

NOTE: The power cord and video cables included in your package may vary

depending on your country. Please contact your local reseller for more
information.

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Product Overview

Front View

Display screen

Rear View

Power button

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2

3

4

5

Security Slot

VGA

AC IN jack

DisplayPort VGA port

USB portsHDMI port

NOTE: For more information about the 1/2/3/4/5 key and its functions, refer to

“Hot Keys” on page 26.

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Inial Setup

This secon provides detailed instrucons for seng up your monitor.

Installing the Stand

1. Place the monitor on a at, stable surface with the screen facing down.

2. Align and connect the two (2) points on the monitor stand’s base with the

monitor stand’s neck.

3. Use the captured screw in the monitor stand’s base and secure it to the monitor
stand’s neck.

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4. Li the device into its upright posion on a at, stable surface.

NOTE: Always place the device on a at, stable surface. Failure to do so may

cause the device to fall and damage the device and/or result in personal
injury.

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Wall Mounng

Refer to the table below for the standard dimensions for wall mount kits.

NOTE: For use only with a UL cered wall mount kit/bracket. To obtain a wall-

mounng kit or height adjustment base, contact ViewSonic® or your

local dealer.

Maximum

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14 kg 100 x 100 mm 115 x 115 x 2.6 mm Ø 5 mm

NOTE: Wall mount kits are sold separately.

1. Turn o the device and disconnect all cables.

2. Place the device on a at, stable surface with the screen facing down.

3. Remove the four (4) screws securing the stand to the monitor.

Hole paern

(W x H)

Interface Pad

(W x H x D)

Pad Hole

Screw Specicaon &

Quanty

M4 x 10 mm

4 pieces

4. Pull down slightly to disengage the hooks. Then remove the stand.

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5. Aach the mounng bracket to the VESA mounng holes at the rear of the

device. Then secure it with four (4) screws (M4 x 10 mm).

100 mm

100 mm

6. Follow the instrucons that come with the wall mounng kit to mount the

monitor onto the wall.

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Using the Security Slot

To help prevent the device from being stolen, use a security slot locking device to

secure the device to a xed object.

Below is an example of seng up a security slot locking device on a table.

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Making Connecons

This secon guides you on how to connect the monitor with other equipment.

Connecng to Power

1. Connect the power cord to the AC IN jack at the rear of the device.

2. Connect the power cord plug to a power outlet.

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Connecng External Devices

HDMI Connecon

Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your monitor. Then connect
the other end of the cable to the HDMI port of your computer.

NOTE: The monitor is equipped with one HDMI 1.4 port.

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DisplayPort Connecon

Connect one end of a DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort port. Then connect the
other end of the cable to the DisplayPort or mini DP port of your computer.

NOTE: To connect the monitor to the Thunderbolt port (v. 1&2) on your Mac,

connect the mini DP end of the “mini DP to DisplayPort cable” to the
Thunderbolt output of your Mac. Then connect the other end of the
cable to the DisplayPort of the monitor.

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USB Connecon

Connect one end of a USB cable to a USB port of the monitor. Then connect the
other end of the cable to a USB port of your computer.

NOTE: The monitor supports two (2) types of USB ports. When making the

connecon(s), observe the following guidelines:

• Two (2) USB Type A ports: Connecon for your Type A peripheral
device(s). (i.e. storage device).

 NOTE: To acvate the USB Type A port, ensure your computer is

also connected to the monitor’s USB Type B port.

• One (1) USB Type B port: Connect the USB Type B male cable (square
with 2 cut corners) to this port, and then connect the other end of the
cable to the USB downstream port of your computer.

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VGA Connecon

Connect one end of a VGA cable to the VGA port of your monitor. Then connect the
other end of the cable to the VGA port of your computer.

VGA

VGA

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Using the Monitor

Adjusng the Viewing Angle

For opmal viewing, you can adjust the viewing angle using any of the following

methods:

Height Adjustment

Lower or raise the monitor to the desired height (0 to 130 mm).

NOTE: When adjusng, press down rmly along the adjustment track holding

the monitor with both hands on the side.

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Tilt Angle Adjustment

Tilt the monitor forwards or backwards to the desired viewing angle (-5˚ to 21˚).

NOTE: When adjusng, support the stand rmly with one hand while lng the

monitor forwards or backwards with the other hand.

Screen Orientaon Adjustment (Monitor Pivot)

1. Adjust the monitor height to the highest posion. Then lt the monitor
backwards to the full lt posion.

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2. Rotate the monitor 90° clockwise or counter clockwise from landscape to portrait

orientaon.

NOTE:

• When adjusng, make sure to hold both sides of your monitor rmly with
both hands and rotate the monitor 90°.

• Using the “Auto Pivot” applicaon, the system can detect the screen

orientaon automacally.

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Swivel Angle Adjustment

Swivel the monitor to the le or right for the desired viewing angle (60˚).

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Turning the Device On/O

1. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

2. Touch the Power buon to turn on the monitor.

3. To turn the monitor o, touch the Power buon again.

NOTE: The monitor will sll consume some power as long as the power cord

is connected to the power outlet. If the monitor is not being used for a

long period of me, please disconnect the power plug from the power

outlet.

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