Page 2 - Contents; Getting Started
ViewSonic VA912/VA912b Contents TCO Information .......................................................................................... iCompliance Information.............................................................................. 1Important Safety Instructions ...............................
Page 3 - TCO Information
ViewSonic VA912/VA912b i TCO Information Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO’99 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further d...
Page 5 - Compliance Information
ViewSonic VA912/VA912b 1 Compliance Information For U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential ins...
Page 6 - Important Safety Instructions
ViewSonic VA912/VA912b 2 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions completely before using the equipment. 2. Keep these instructions in a safe place. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this equipment near water. 6. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If further ...
Page 7 - Copyright Information; Product Registration; For Your Records
ViewSonic VA912/VA912b 3 Copyright Information Copyright © ViewSonic ® Corporation, 2005. All rights reserved. Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the ...
Page 8 - Package Contents
ViewSonic VA912/VA912b 4 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, W...
Page 9 - Quick Installation
ViewSonic VA912/VA912b 5 Quick Installation 1. Connect power cord (and AC/DC adapter if required) 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:...
Page 11 - Using the LCD Display; Setting the Timing Mode; OSD and Power Lock Settings
ViewSonic VA912/VA912b 7 Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the screen image andminimizing eye strain. The timing mode consists of the resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; example 60 Hz...
Page 12 - Adjusting the Screen Image
ViewSonic VA912/VA912b 8 Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OSD controls which display on the screen. The OSD controls are explained at the top of the next page and are defined in “Main Menu Controls” on page 9. Main Menu with OSD controls...
Page 14 - Main Menu Controls
ViewSonic VA912/VA912b 10 Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up S and down T buttons. Control Explanation Auto Image Adjust sizes and centers the screen image automatically. Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (...
Page 18 - Other Information; Specifications
ViewSonic VA912/VA912b 14 Other Information Specifications 1 Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic ® Macintosh adapter. To order an adapter, contact ViewSonic. LCD Type Color FilterGlass Surface 19” (full 19" viewable diagonal area),TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA ...
Page 19 - Troubleshooting
ViewSonic VA912/VA912b 15 Troubleshooting No power • Make sure power button (or switch) is ON. • Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the LCD display. • Plug another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying proper voltage. Power is ON...
Page 20 - Customer Support
ViewSonic VA912/VA912b 16 Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. NOTE: You will need the product serial number. Country/Region Website T = TelephoneF = FAX Email United States www.viewsonic.com/support T= (800) 688 6688F= (909) 468 12...
Page 21 - Cleaning the LCD Display
ViewSonic VA912/VA912b 17 Cleaning the LCD Display • MAKE SURE THE LCD DISPLAY IS TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE. To clean the screen: 1. Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. This removes dust and other particles. 2. If the screen still ...
Page 22 - Limited Warranty
ViewSonic VA912/VA912b 18 Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC ® LCD DISPLAY What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period.If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewS...