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
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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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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2000. All right reserved.
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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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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