ViewSonic ViewPanel VP150m User manual

User Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

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With Landscape & Portrait Display Modes

Full 15.0" Diagonal Viewable Screen

VP150m ViewPanel®

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Contents

ViewSonic VP150m 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) ......................................6

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

To Raise and Lower the display ........................................6

Using the ViewPanel

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

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

LCD Adjust Sub-menu ....................................................11

Miscellaneous Sub-menu ................................................12

Other Information

Specifications ......................................................................14

Troubleshooting...................................................................15

Customer Support ...............................................................16

Cleaning the ViewPanel ......................................................17

Limited Warranty .................................................................18

Appendix

Power Cord Safety Guidelines ............................................19

FCC Information ..................................................................20

CE Conformity .....................................................................20

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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 mate-

rial, 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:

VP150m

VLCDS21588-2

VP150m_UG_50

_______________

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ViewSonic VP150m 3

Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of a VP150m 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 VP150m package includes:

•VP150m ViewPanel with video cable

• Audio cable

• Power cords

• User guide

• AC/DC Adapter

• INF and ICM installation files on diskette or CD. (Note: Perfect PortraitTM

software on CD-ROM must be installed to use the ViewPanel in portrait

mode.)

IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures compatibility with Windows

operating systems, and the ICM file (Integrated Color Management) assures

accurate on-screen colors. ViewSonic®recommends that you install both files.

To install these files, see the Quick Installation section.

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 and audio cables

Make sure both the ViewPanel®and

computer are powered OFF.

•Rotate the ViewPanel 90-degrees clockwise

for easy access to the connections.

•Connect a video cable (either digital or

analog) to the computer, then to the

ViewPanel. (Refer to the illustration below.)

Macintosh users: Models older than G3

require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the

adapter to the computer and plug the video

cable into the adapter.

•Connect the audio cable to the computer,

then to the ViewPanel.

To order a ViewSonic®Macintosh adapter,

contact ViewSonic Customer 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 Power-ON ViewPanel and

computer

Power-ON the ViewPanel, then power-ON

the computer. This sequence (ViewPanel

before computer) is very important.

NOTE: Windows 95, 98 or 2000 users may

receive a message asking them to install the

VP150m INF file.

4 Install INF and ICM files

For CD-ROM: Insert your ViewSonic

CD-ROM, select “Monitor Drivers,”and

follow the on-screen instructions.

For diskette: Insert your diskette and run

install.exe. 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 user guide for your

computer's graphics card.

Installation is complete.

Enjoy your new VP150m 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

of this guide.

•Register the warranty of your ViewPanel on

the Internet at:

www.viewsonic.com

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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:

1Disconnect Power.

2Lay the ViewPanel

face down on a towel

or blanket.

3Remove the plastic

cover from the back

panel to expose the

screw heads.

4Remove the (4)

screws.

5Attach the ViewPanel

to the wall using the

wall mounting kit and

instructions.

It is easier to rotate the panel as shown

before installing the cables

Audio

DVI digital

RGB analog

Power

Clamp cables to the base

clip for a neater appearance

Remove the plastic

cover on the back

of the ViewPanel to

Remove (4) screws

The holes are threaded

for wall mount

expose the screw

plate

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LCD Screen Protector (Optional)

Landscape/Portrait Modes

The VP150m ViewPanel can operate in either Landscape or Portrait mode.

Follow the instructions that accompany the Perfect Portrait software.

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

1From the front, gently raise the ViewPanel to allow more clearance.

2Pull the bottom of the ViewPanel outward and away from the base.

3Manually rotate the VP150m clockwise 90 degrees.

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, take hold of each side of the head and pull up or

down. The panel should move easily.

Special slots have been added to the front panel of your

VP150m 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.

Note: Before using the portrait display mode,

first install the Perfect PortraitTM software

included with your VP150m ViewPanel.

Perfect Portrait software is compatible with

most PCI and AGP graphics (video) cards.

For information about compatible graphics

cards and approved hardware configurations,

go to the ViewSonic website, http://

www.viewsonic.com

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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 1024 x 768) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency--example 60 Hz).

After setting the timing mode, use the OnView®controls (pages 10-14) to adjust

the screen image.

The recommended timing mode for this ViewPanel is: VESA®

1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz

To set the Timing Mode:

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

Settings > Desktop Area (or 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 75Hz; doing so may result in permanent damage to

your ViewPanel.

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Adjusting the Screen Image

Beginning with the Main Menu shown below, you will 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 in the 5 steps at the top of the

next page and are further explained on pages 10-14.

Main Menu

with OnView controls.

The status line at the bottom

of the menu shows what to

do next: Button [1] Exits the

menu. Button [2] Selects the

highlighted control.

Button [1] displays the Main

Menu; also saves changes

and exits the Main Menu.

Power Light Power ON/OFF

Front

Control

Panel

Scroll Up/Down

menu options.

Button [2] displays the

control screen for a

selected control. Also used

to toggle between a pair of

controls on some screens.

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Do the following to adjust the screen image:

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

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]

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

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 1024 x

768 @ 60Hz to the VP150m. (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

ViewPanel®.)

•Adjust FINETUNE so that the screen image looks focused, crisp, and sharp.

NOTE: All OnView menus and

adjustment screens disappear

automatically after about 30

seconds.

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