ViewSonic ViewPanel VG171 Manual de usuario
User Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
Benutzerhandbuch
Guía del usuario
Guida dell’utente
Guia do usuário
Användarhandbok
Käyttöopas
Руководство пользователя
Podręcznik użytkownika
With Plug & Play
Full 17.0" Diagonal Viewable Screen
VG171
VG171b
ViewPanel®
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Contents
Product Registration..............................................................2
For Your Records ..................................................................2
Getting Started
Package Contents .................................................................3
Precautions ...........................................................................3
Quick Installation ...................................................................4
Using the ViewPanel
Setting the Timing Mode .......................................................5
OSD and Power Button Lock Modes.....................................5
Adjusting the Screen Image ..................................................6
Other Information
Specifications ......................................................................12
Troubleshooting...................................................................13
Customer Support...............................................................14
Cleaning the ViewPanel......................................................15
Limited Warranty.................................................................16
Appendix
Safety Guidelines ................................................................17
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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. All rights reserved.
Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademar s of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademar s of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademar s of
ViewSonic Corporation.
VESA is a registered trademar of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and DDC
are trademar s of VESA.
ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademar of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR® 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 this product.
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change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without
notice.
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without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.
Product Registration
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Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a VG171/VG171b color ViewPanel®.
Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping
needs.
NOTE: The word “Windows” refers to Microsoft Windows ‘95, NT, 98, 2000
and ME (Millennium).
Package Contents
IMPORTANT: Save all pac ing material.
•VG171/VG171b ViewPanel
• Quic Start Guide
• U.S. power cord
• Schu o power cord
• Standard VGA video cable
• DVI video cable (to be used with computers with DVI video cards)
• AC/DC Adapter
• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including user guide PDF file and INF/ICM
display optimization files)
Precautions
• Sit at least 18" from your ViewPanel.
•Avoid touching the screen. S in oils are
difficult to remove.
•Never remove the rear cover. Your
ViewPanel contains high-voltage parts. You
may be seriously injured if you touch them.
• Avoid exposing your ViewPanel to direct
sunlight or another heat source. Orient your
ViewPanel 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 your
ViewPanel that prevents heat dissipation.
• Ensure the area around the ViewPanel is clean
and free of moisture.
• Do not place heavy objects on the ViewPanel,
video cable, or power cord.
• If smo e, 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.
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Quick Installation
1 Connect video cable
Ma e sure both the ViewPanel® and
computer are turned OFF.
• Remove the lower bac cover and lift up
the upper bac cover.
• Connect the video cable to the computer
then to the ViewPanel. Both analog and
digital ports are available on the bac of
the ViewPanel for your convenience.
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® Macintosh adapter,
contact ViewSonic ustomer Support.
2 Connect power cord and AC/DC
adapter
Connect the power cord and AC/DC adapter
from the ViewPanel to a properly grounded
AC outlet.
3 Turn ON ViewPanel and computer
• Turn ON the ViewPanel, then turn ON the
computer. This sequence (ViewPanel
before computer) is very important.
NOTE: Windows 95, 98 or 2000 users may
receive a message as ing them to install the
INF file. This is on the CD.
4 Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD into
the computer’s CD drive
(1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
If your computer does not have a CD-ROM
drive, contact Customer Support.
(2) Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start.
NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not auto-start:
double-clic on the CD-ROM icon in the
Windows Explorer, then double-clic on
viewsonic.exe.
(3) 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 is complete. Enjoy your new
ViewSonic 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 bac of ViewPanel.)
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.
Remove two back covers
AC outlet
(wall socket)
Video cable
to computer
AC/DC Adaptor with
power cord
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Using the ViewPanel
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 60 Hz). After
setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls to adjust the screen image.
The recommended timing mode for this ViewPanel is: VESA®
1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
To set the Timing Mode:
1Set the resolution: Right-clic on the Windows® des top > Properties >
Settings > set the resolution.
2Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.
OSD and Power Button Lock Modes
OSD Lock This mode loc s all current control settings and prevents access to the
control menus until this mode is unloc ed.
• To loc all OSD menus, press and hold both the [1] button and the
(up-arrow)
button for 10 seconds. While in this mode, when any button is pushed, OSD
Locked displays for a few seconds.
• To unloc the OSD menus, press and hold both the [1] button and the
(up-
arrow) button for 10 seconds.
Power Button Lock This mode loc s the power of the ViewPanel in the ON
position.
• To loc the power of the ViewPanel ON, press and hold both the [1] button and
the
(down-arrow) button for 10 seconds. While in this mode, when the power
button is pushed, Power Button Locked displays for a few seconds.
• NOTE: After a power failure, whether or not the Power Button Loc mode was
active, your ViewPanel’s power automatically turns on when power is restored.
• To unloc this mode, press and hold both the [1] button and the
(down arrow)
again for 10 seconds.
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Adjusting the Screen Image
Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView®
controls which display on the screen. The OnView controls are explained at the
top of the next page and are defined in "Main Menu Controls on page 10.
Contrast / Brightness
Auto Image Adjust
Manual Image Adjust
Color Adjust
Advanced Menu
Setup Menu
Memory Recall
Scroll through menu
options and adjust the
displayed control.
Displays, saves
changes to, and exits
the Main Menu. Power On/Off
Displays the control screen for the
highlighted control and toggles
between control pairs.
Power light
Main Menu
With OnView controls
Front Control Panel
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Do the following to adjust the screen image:
1To display the Main Menu, press button [1].
2To select a control you want to adjust, press ▲ or ▼ to scroll up or down the
Main Menu.
3After the control is selected, press button [2].
4To adjust the control, press the up ▲ or down ▼ buttons.
5To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1] twice.
The following tips may help you optimize your display:
• Adjust your computer's graphic card so that it outputs a video signal 1280 x
1024 @ 60Hz to the ViewPanel display. (Loo for instructions on "changing
the refresh rate" in your graphic card's user guide.)
• If necessary, ma e small adjustments using H POSITION and V POSITION
until the screen image is completely visible. (The blac border around the
edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the
ViewPanel® display .)
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Main Menu Controls
Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up ▲ and down ▼ buttons.
Control Explanation
Auto Image Adjust automatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes
the video signal to eliminate waviness and distortion.
Press the [2] button to obtain a sharper image.
NOTE: Auto Image Adjust wor s with most common video
cards. If this function does not wor on your ViewPanel® display,
then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution
to its pre-set value.
Contrast adjusts the difference between the image bac ground
(blac level) and the foreground (white level).
Brightness adjusts bac ground blac level of the screen image.
Manual Image Adjust displays theManual Image Adjust menu.]
Manual Image Adjust controls are explained below
H./V. Position adjusts horizontal and vertical position of the
screen image. You can toggle between Horizontal and Vertical
by pressing button [2]. Horizontal moves the screen image to the
left or to the right. Vertical moves the screen image up and down.
H. Size (Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of the screen image.
(NOTE: Vertical size is automatic with your
ViewPanel®.display)
Fine Tune fine tunes the video distortion.
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Color Adjust displays the Color Adjust Menu explained below.
Color Adjust provides three color adjustment modes (color
temperature, user color, gamma).
Color temperature – improves colors including s in tones.
9300K – for a colder, more blue image.
6500K – for a warmer, more red image.
5400K — Adds green to the screen image for a dar er color.
5000K — Adds blue and green to the screen image for a dar er
color.
User Color – Individual adjustments for red, green, and blue.
To adjust selected color, press ▲ or ▼.
Gamma is used to calibrate individual color adjustmens for your
particular graphics card.
NOTE: This adjustment is for advanced users.
When you are finished ma ing all color adjustments, press
button [1] twice.]
Advanced Menu displays the Advanced Menu explained below.
The Advanced menu controls are explained below.
Control Explanation
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