ViewSonic ViewPanel VG175 User manual

User Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

Bedienungsanleitung

Guía del usuario

Guida dell’utente

Guia do usuário

Användarhandbok

Руководство пользователя

Podręcznik użytkownika

With Landscape and Portrait Display Modes

Full 17.4" Diagonal Viewable Screen

VG175 ViewPanel®

Front Cover.fm Page 1 Friday, October 6, 2000 4:59 PM

Contents

ViewSonic VG175 1

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

Getting Started

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

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

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

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

LCD Screen Protector (Optional) ......................................5

Landscape/Portrait Modes ....................................................6

To Raise and Lower the Display ...........................................6

Using the ViewPanel

Setting the Timing Mode .......................................................7

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

Other Information

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

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

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

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

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

Appendix

Power Cord Safety Guidelines ............................................18

FCC Information ..................................................................19

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

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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 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.

Electronic Warranty Registration

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

becomes available, please register your ViewPanel's warranty on the Internet at:

http://www.viewsonic.com

For Your Records

Product Name:

Model Number:

Document Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

VG175

VLCDS21833-1

VG175_UG-47_1b

_______________

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ViewSonic VG175 3

Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of a VG175 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 98, Windows 2000,

Windows NT®.

Package Contents

Your VG175 package includes:

•VG175 ViewPanel with video cable

• Setup Guide

• Power cords

• Video cable

• AC/DC Adapter

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

display optimization files)

IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file ensures compatibility with Windows

operating systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) assures accurate

on-screen colors.

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. 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 the

ViewPanel, video cable, or power cord.

• 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.

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Quick Installation

1 Connect video cable

Make sure both the ViewPanel®and computer

are powered OFF.

•Rotate the ViewPanel 90°clockwise (to allow

easier connection of cables).

•Connect the video cable to the computer, then

to the ViewPanel.

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. See “Customer Support”on

page 15.

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 Power-ON ViewPanel and computer

Power-ON the ViewPanel, then power-ON the

computer. This sequence (ViewPanel before

computer) is very important.

NOTE: At this point Windows®95, 98, and 2000

users may receive a message asking them to install

the ViewSonic VG175 INF file.

4 Install INF and ICM files

(1) Insert the ViewSonic 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 your computer does not auto-start:

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: 1280 X 1024 @ 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 VG175 ViewPanel.

To be best prepared for any future customer

service needs:

•Write the serial number (see back of the

ViewPanel) in “For Your Records”on page 2.

•Register the warranty of your ViewPanel on

the Internet at:

www.viewsonic.com

Video cable to

computer

Power cord

with adapter

to wall plug

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Installation of Wall Mount (Optional)

To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. To

convert your ViewPanel from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the

following:

LCD Screen Protector (Optional)

1Disconnect Power.

2Lay the ViewPanel

face down on a towel

or blanket.

3Remove the square

plastic cover from the

back panel to reveal

the screw heads.

4Remove the (4) screws.

5Attach the ViewPanel

to the wall using the

wall mounting kit and

instructions.

Special slots have been added to the front panel

of your VG175 to enable you to install an

optional LCD screen protector.

This special poly carbonate sheet (not shown in

the graphic) is easy to install and will protect the

LCD panel from scratches. Contact ViewSonic

Customer Support for more information.

Remove the plate

on the back of

the ViewPanel

Remove (4) screws

The holes are threaded

for wall mount

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Landscape/Portrait Modes

The VG175 ViewPanel can operate in either Landscape or Portrait mode

(see below).

To switch from landscape (default) to Portrait mode, do the following:

1Face the front of the ViewPanel.

2Pull the bottom of the ViewPanel toward you to tilt the bottom away from

the base.

3Manually rotate the VG175 clockwise 90 degrees.

PerfectPortrait software is compatible with most PCI and AGP graphics (video)

cards. For information on compatible graphics cards and approved hardware

configurations, go to the ViewSonic website at www.viewsonic.com.

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, grasp each side of the head and pull upward or

downward to meet your personal preference.

NOTE: Before using the

portrait display mode, install

the PerfectPortrait®software

included with your VG175

ViewPanel. Follow the

instructions that accompany

the software.

Raise the display

Lower the display

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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 (beginning on

page 10) to adjust the screen image.

The recommended timing mode for this ViewPanel is:

VESA®1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz

To set the Timing Mode:

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

Settings >Desktop Area (Screen Area for Windows 95 and newer) > set

the resolution.

2 Set 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 75 Hz. Doing so may result in permanent damage to

your ViewPanel.

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Adjusting the Screen Image

Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView®

controls from ViewSonic®. The controls are explained in the steps at the top of

the next page and are further explained in “Main Menu Controls”on page 10.

Scroll through menu

options and adjust the

displayed control.

Displays, saves

changes to, and exits

theMainMenu. 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

Button 2 selects to the

highlighted control screen.

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To adjust the screen image:

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

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

on the display’s front control panel to scroll up or down the Main Menu: for

example, Contrast.

3To select the highlighted control, for example, Contrast, press button [2]. A

control screen for the selected control appears as shown below.

4To adjust the selected control, press the up ▲or down ▼button.

5To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1].

The following tips may help you optimize your display:

•Adjust your computer's graphic card so that it outputs a video signal of 1280

x 1024 @ 60Hz to the VG175. (Look for instructions on changing the refresh

rate in your graphic card's user guide.) Then, use Auto Sync to size and

center the screen image.

•If necessary, make small adjustments using the Fine Tune control.

•Adjust the Smoothing control so that the screen image looks focused, crisp,

and sharp when using a resolution other than 1280 x 1024.

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