ViewSonic VG150m User manual

User Guide

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Full 15.0" Diagonal Viewable Screen

VG150m ViewPanel®

Contents

ViewSonic VG150m 1

For Your Records ..................................................................2

Getting Started

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

Precautions ...........................................................................3

Quick Installation ...................................................................4

Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) ....................................5

Using the LCD Display

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

OSD and Power button Lock Modes .....................................6

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

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

Other Information

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

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

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

Cleaning the LCD Display.....................................................16

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

Appendix

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

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

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

Product Registration .............................................................2

07/23/02 B

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.

ENERGY STAR®is a registered trademark 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 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.

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.

For Your Records

Product Name:

Model Number:

Document Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

ViewSonic VG150m

VLCDS23587-3W

A-CD-VG150m-1

______________

ViewSonic VG150m 2

Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic®LCD display.

Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping

needs.

NOTE: The word “Windows” refers to Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, XP,

2000 and Me (Millennium).

Package Contents

IMPORTANT: Save all packing material.

Yo u r LCD display package includes:

•LCD display

• Power cords

• Audio cable

• Video cable

• AC/DC Adapter

• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM

NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes User

Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. The INF files ensures

compatibility with Windows operating systems, and the ICM file (Image Color

Matching) ensures accurate on-screen colors. ViewSonic recommends that you

install both files.

Precautions

• Sit at least 18" from your LCD display.

•Avoid touching the screen. Skin oils are

difficult to remove.

•Never remove the rear cover. Your

LCD display contains high-voltage parts. You

may be seriously injured if you touch them.

• Avoid exposing your LCD display to direct

sunlight or another heat source. Orient your

LCD display away from direct sunlight to

reduce glare.

• Always handle your LCD display with care

when moving it.

• Place your LCD display in a well-ventilated

area. Do not place anything on your

LCD display that prevents heat dissipation.

• Ensure the area around the LCD display is clean

and free of moisture.

• Do not place heavy objects on the LCD display,

video cable, or power cord.

• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is

present, immediately switch the LCD display

off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. It is

dangerous to continue using the LCD display.

ViewSonic VG150m 3

Quick Installation

Optional: For instructions on wall mounting,

see page 5 of this user guide.

1 Connect power cord and AC/DC

adapter

2 Connect video cable

• MakesureboththeLCD display and

computer are turned OFF

• Connect the video cable from the LCD

display 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.

To order a ViewSonic®Macintosh adapter,

contact ViewSonic Customer Support.

3 Turn ON LCD display and computer

•TurnONtheLCD display, then turn ON the

computer. This sequence (LCD display

before computer) is important.

NOTE: Windows 95, 98 or 2000 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: 1024 X 768 @ 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 LCD display.

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 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.

Audio Cable

Video Cable

AC IN

Analog IN Port

AC/DC Adapter

with power cord

AC outlet

(wall socket)

Audio IN

ViewSonic VG150m 4

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

LCD display from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following:

1Disconnect Power.

2Push the LCD display back and

down flat against the base as

shown.

3Lay the LCD display face down on

a towel or blanket. Notice the

four screw holes on the bottom of

the base.

4Attach the mounting bracket

from the VESA compatible wall-

mounting kit (75 mm x 75 mm

distance).

5Attach the LCD display to the wall,

following the instructions in the

wall-mounting kit.

Four

screw

holes

Mounted

on the wall

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Using the LCD Display

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 1024 x 768) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency;

example 60 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView®controls

to adjust the screen image.

For the best picture quality set your LCD display timing mode to:

VESA 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz.

To set the Timing Mode:

1Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows desktop > Properties >

Settings > set the resolution.

2Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.

WARNING: Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the

maximum refresh rate of 75Hz; doing so may result in permanent damage to

your LCD display.

OSD and Power Button Lock Modes

OSD Lock This mode locks all current control settings and prevents access to

the control menus until this mode is unlocked.

•OSD Lock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow

▲

for 10 seconds. If any

buttons are pressed the message OSD Locked will display for 5 seconds.

•OSD Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow

▲

again for 10 seconds.

Power Button Lock This mode locks the power of the LCD display in the ON

position.

•Power Button Lock: Press and hold [1] and the down arrow

▼

for 10

seconds. If the power button is pressed the message Power Button Locked

will display for 5 seconds. With or without this setting, after a power failure,

your LCD display’s power will automatically turn ON when power is restored.

•Power Button Unlock: Press and hold [1] 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 9.

Scrolls through menu options and

adjusts the displayed control.

Also a shortcut to display the

Contrast adjustment control screen.

Power On/Off

Power light

Green = ON

Orange = Power Saving

Temporarily silences

audio output.

Decreases or

increase volume.

Displays the Main Menu

or exits the control screen

and saves adjustments.

Displays the control screen

for the highlighted control.

Also toggles between two

controls on some screens.

Also a shortcut to Auto

Image Adjust.

Front Control Panel

show below in detail

Main Menu

with OnView controls

Speaker Speaker

ViewSonic VG150m 7

Do the following to adjust the screen image:

1To display the Main Menu, press button [1].

NOTE: All OnView menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically

after about 30 seconds. This time period is adjustable through the Setup

menu and the OSD timeout control described on page 11.

2To highlight a control you want to adjust, press ▲or ▼to scroll up or down

the Main Menu.

3To select the highlighted control, press button [2]. A control screen appears

like the example shown below.

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 1024 x

768 @ 60 Hz to the LCD display. (Look for instructions on "changing the

refresh rate" in your graphic card's user guide.)

• If necessary, make small adjustments using H POSITION and V POSITION

until the screen image is completely visible. (The black border around the

edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the

LCD display.)

The line at the bottom of the

screen tells you what you can do

next: Exit this menu or Select the

control that is highlighted.

The down arrow

decreases, up

arrow increases

The line at the

bottom of the

screen tells you

what you can do

next: Exit or Select

the control that is

highlighted.

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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 works with most common video

cards. If this function does not work on your LCD 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 background

(black level) and the foreground (white level).

Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen image.

Color Adjust provides several color options: preset color

temperatures and User which allows you to adjust red (R), green

(G), and blue (B). The factory setting for this product is 6500K

(6500 Kelvin).

User — Individual adjustments for red, green, and blue.

6500K — Adds red to the screen image for warmer white and

richer red. Default setting.

9300K — Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white (used

in most office settings with fluorescent lighting).

1To select color (R, G or B) press button [2].

2To adjust selected color, press or .

3When you are finished making all color adjustments, press

button [1] twice.

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