Page 2 - Contents; Getting Started
ViewSonic Q171b Contents TCO Information .......................................................................................... i Compliance Information.............................................................................. 1 Important Safety Instructions ....................................
Page 3 - TCO Information
ViewSonic Q171b i TCO Information Congratulations! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO’03 Displayslabel. This means that your display is designed, manufactured andtested according to some of the strictest quality and environmentalrequirements in the world. This makes for a high perfo...
Page 4 - Compliance Information
ViewSonic Q171b 1 Compliance Information For U.S.A. This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cau...
Page 5 - Important Safety Instructions
ViewSonic Q171b 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. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric sho...
Page 6 - Declaration of RoHS Compliance
ViewSonic Q171b 3 Declaration of RoHS Compliance This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC ofthe European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardoussubstances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is d...
Page 7 - Copyright Information; Product Registration; For Your Records
ViewSonic Q171b 4 Copyright Information Copyright © ViewSonic ® Corporation, 2007. 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 United ...
Page 8 - Package Contents
ViewSonic Q171b 5 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 ...
Page 9 - Quick Installation
ViewSonic Q171b 6 Quick Installation 1. Installing the Base 1.1Align the moni- tor with the opening in the base. 1.2Note that the longer section of the base points forward. 1.3Snap the moni- tor into its base. A clear click sound will affirm that the base is connected correctly. 1.4Verify that the m...
Page 11 - Using the LCD Display; Setting the Timing Mode; OSD and Power Lock Settings
ViewSonic Q171b 8 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). Afte...
Page 12 - Adjusting the Screen Image
ViewSonic Q171b 9 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 11. Main Menu with OSD controls Front...
Page 14 - Main Menu Controls
ViewSonic Q171b 11 Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up S and down T buttons. Control Explanation Auto Image Adjust automatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes the video signal to eliminate waviness and distortion. Press the [2] button to obtain a sharper image. NOTE...
Page 17 - Other Information; Specifications
ViewSonic Q171b 14 Other Information Specifications 1 Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic ® Macintosh adapter. To order an adapter, contact ViewSonic. LCD Type Color Filter Glass Surface 17” (full 17" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD, ...
Page 18 - Troubleshooting
ViewSonic Q171b 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 but no...
Page 19 - Customer Support
ViewSonic Q171b 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 T= 800 688 6688F= 909 468 1202 service.us@views...
Page 20 - Cleaning the LCD Display
ViewSonic Q171b 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 not cle...
Page 21 - Limited Warranty
ViewSonic Q171b 18 Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC ® LCD DISPLAY What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, duringthe warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty p...