ViewSonic VP912s User manual

Full 19.0" Diagonal Viewable Screen

VP912b

VP912s

User Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

Bedienungsanleitung

Guía del usuario

Guida dell’utente

Guia do Usuário

Användarhandbok

Käyttöopas

LCD Display

PodrĊcznik uĪytkownika

Uživatelská píruka

Contents

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

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

Getting Started

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

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

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

Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) .................... 6

Using the LCD Display

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

OSD and Power Lock Settings............................. 7

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

Main Menu Controls ............................................ 10

Other Information

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

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

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

Cleaning the LCD Display .................................. 17

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

Appendix

Safety Guidelines ............................................... 19

Compliance Information for U.S.A...................... 20

CE Conformity for Europe .................................. 20

05/12/04 A ViewSonic VP912b/VP912s 1

Landscape/Portrait Modes ................................... 5

To Raise and Lower the display ...........................5

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 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

For Your Records

Product Name:

Model Number:

Document Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

ViewSonic VP912b/s

VLCDS25973-5W/4W

A-CD-VP912b-1/s-1

______________

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ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation of our environment. Please dispose of this product

properly at the end of its useful life. For TCO'03 recycling information, please refer to our website:

1. USA: www.viewsonic.com/pdf/recyclePlus.pdf

2. Europe: www.viewsoniceurope.com

3. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw

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” in this user guide refers to the following Microsoft

operating systems: Windows ‘95, Windows NT, Windows ‘98, Windows 2000,

Windows Me (Millennium), and Windows XP.

Package Contents

Yo u r LCD display package includes:

•LCD display

• Power cord

• Video cable

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

User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. The INF file

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.

• ViewSonicWizard CD-ROM

Perfect Portrait software CD-ROM

•

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AC outlet

(wall socket)

AC IN

Power cord

Computer

power cord

D-SUB 1

D-SUB 2

DVI

Power Switch

Quick Installation

1 Connect power cord and AC/DC

adapter

2 Connect video cable

• Make sure both the LCD display

and computer are turned OFF

• Remove rear panel covers if necessary

• 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

Turn ON the LCD display, then turn

ON the computer. This sequence (LCD display

before computer) is important.

NOTE: Windows 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.

4 Wizard CD (continued)

(2) Follow the on-screen instructions.

5Windows 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, 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 LCD display.)

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.

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Landscape/Portrait Modes

The LCD display 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 LCD display to allow more clearance.

2Pull the bottom of the LCD display outward and away from the base.

3Manually rotate the LCD display clockwise 90 degrees as shown above.

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.

Note: Before using the portrait

display mode, first install the Perfect

PortraitTM software included with

your LCD display.

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

Landscape Portrait

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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.

2Lay the LCD display face down on

a towel or blanket.

3Pull the back plate away from the

head of the LCD display. Let the

plate hang on the neck of the

LCD display as shown on the left.

Notice the four screws.

4Remove the four screws from the

back plate.

5Attach the mounting bracket

from the VESA compatible wall-

mounting kit (100 mm x 100 mm

distance).

6Attach the LCD display to the wall,

following the instructions in the

wall-mounting kit.

Remove

four

screws

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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 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency;

example 75 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 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz.

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 Lock Settings

•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: 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.

Front Control Panel

shown below in detail

Main Menu

with OnView controls

Scrolls through menu options and

adjusts the displayed control.

Also a shortcut to display the

Contrast adjustment control

screen.

Power

On/Off

Displays the control

screen for the highlighted

control.

Also toggles between two

controls on some

screens.

Also a shortcut to toggle

analog and digital connection.

Power light

Green = ON

Orange = Power

Saving

Displays the Main Menu

or exits the control screen

and saves adjustments.

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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 15 seconds. This is adjustable through the OSD timeout setting in the

setup menu.

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]. A control screen like the one

shown below appears.

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 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 command line at the

bottom of the control screen

tells what to do next from this

screen. You can toggle

between control screens,

adjust the selected option, or

exit the screen.

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