ViewSonic VP171B - 17" LCD Monitor User manual

Full 17.0" Diagonal Viewable Screen
VP171
VP171b
VP171s
User Guide
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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
Landscape/Portrait Modes ................................... 5
To Raise and Lower the display ...........................5
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Copyright ©ViewSonic Corporation, 2004.Allrightsreserved.
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.
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
ViewSonic VP171/b/s
VLCDS25972-1W/2W/3W
A-CD-VP171-1/b-1/s-1
______________
______________
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Product disposal at end of product life
ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation o our environment. Please dispose o this product
properly at the end o its useul lie. 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 cords
•
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
PerfectPortraitsoftwareCD-ROM
(Not included with VP171-H/VP171b-H/VP171s-H)
TM
•
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Video cables (VGA and DVI)

AC outlet
(wall socket)
AC IN
Power cord
Computer
power cord
D-SUB 1
D-SUB 2
DVI-D
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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