Page 2 - Contents
Contents Product Registration .................................................. 2For Your Records ...................................................... 2 Getting Started ..................................................... 3 Package Contents ..................................................... 3...
Page 3 - Product Registration
Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 200 4 . 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 of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ViewSonic,...
Page 4 - Getting Started; Package Contents
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...
Page 5 - Quick Installation
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...
Page 7 - Using the LCD Display; Setting the Timing Mode; timing mode; OSD and Power Lock Settings; OSD Locked
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 1 280 x 1 024 ) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; example 60 Hz). After setting the ...
Page 8 - Adjusting the Screen Image
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. Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the...
Page 9 - Do the following to adjust the screen image:; To select a control you want to adjust, press; The following tips may help you optimize your display:
Do the following to adjust the screen image: 1 To 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. 2 To select a control you want to adjust, pre...
Page 10 - Main Menu Controls; Control; RGB; sRGB
Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up ▲ and down ▼ 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 (white level). Brightness a...
Page 11 - Manual Image Adjust Sub-menu
User Color — Individual adjustments for red (R), green (G), and blue (B) . 1 To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. 2 To adjust selected color, press ▲ or ▼ . Important : If you select RECALL from the Main Menu when the product is set to a Preset Timing Mode, colors return to the 6500K factor...
Page 12 - sharpens the focus by aligning the text and/or graphic; adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image.; Setup menu displays the menu shown below:; allows you to choose the language used in the menus; allows you to enable or disable this notice.
Fine Tune sharpens the focus by aligning the text and/or graphic characters. NOTE: Try Auto Image Adjust first. Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. Setup menu displays the menu shown below: Language allows you to choose the language used in the menus and control screens. Con...
Page 14 - Other Information; Specifications
Other Information 1 Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic ® , Macintosh adapter. To order an adapter, contact ViewSonic. Specifications LCD Type Color FilterGlass surface 1 7 " (full 1 7 " viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD, 0.2 6 4 mm...
Page 15 - Troubleshooting; No power; Power is ON but no screen image; Wrong or abnormal colors; Control buttons do not work
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 but no screen image • Ma...
Page 16 - You will need the product serial number.; Web site
Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. NOTE: You will need the product serial number. ViewSonic VG712s 15 Country/Region Web site T = TelephoneF = FAX Email United States Canada viewsonic.com/suppor t viewsonic.com/suppor t T: (800) 6...
Page 17 - • MAKE SURE THE; Disclaimer
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 still not clean, apply a small amount of non-...
Page 18 - Limited Warranty; VIEWSONIC LCD DISPLAY
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, ViewSonic will, at its sole op...
Page 19 - Appendix; Safety Guidelines; For the United States and Canada
Appendix Safety Guidelines CAUTION: The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible. CAUTION: Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use the appropriate AC cord that is cer tified for the individual country. Some examples are listed below: IMPORT...
Page 20 - CE Conformity for Europe
Compliance Information for U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-dential installation. This equip...