Page 2 - For Your Records; Electronic Warranty Registration; Product disposal at end of product life
1 ViewSonic VE170/VE170b For Your Records Write the Serial Number (see back of ViewPanel) and the Purchase Date in thespaces below. Keep this User Guide as a permanent record of your purchase tohelp with identification in the event of theft or loss. Product Name: ViewSonic VE170/VE170b Model Number:...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Getting Started; Before using the ViewPanel; Using the ViewPanel
2 ViewSonic VE170/VE170b CONTENTS For Your Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Getting Started Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Before using the ViewPanel ® . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Package Contents; • ViewSonic; Quick Start Guide
3 ViewSonic VE170/VE170b Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic VE170/VE170b color ViewPanel ® ! 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 '9...
Page 5 - Before Using the ViewPanel; Read; Precautions; on this page and; Power Cord Safety Guidelines; in the; Setting the Timing Mode; on page 6 before you adjust the
4 ViewSonic VE170/VE170b Getting Started Before Using the ViewPanel ® Precautions • Read Precautions on this page and Power Cord Safety Guidelines in the Appendix. • Read Setting the Timing Mode on page 6 before you adjust the ViewPanel. This will prevent you from making adjustments unnecessarily. •...
Page 6 - Quick Installation
5 ViewSonic VE170/VE170b 1 Connect video cable Make sure that both the ViewPanel ® and the computer are powered OFF.Connect the video cable from the backof your computer to the video input onthe back of the display. Macintosh ® users: Connect a Macintosh adapter (part No. VMAC-1) to the videocable, ...
Page 7 - controls in this section; Properties; To minimize the adjustments required for an optimal screen image,; For best image quality, activate AUTO TUNE from the IMAGE; Preset Timing Modes; Maximum Refresh Rates
Using the ViewPanel ® ViewSonic VE170/VE170b 6 Using the ViewPanel Setting the Timing Mode The timing mode consists of the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency).After setting the timing mode, use the ViewSonic OnView ® controls in this section to make adjustments. The recommended timing m...
Page 8 - Main Menu; Adjusting the Screen Image; Adjust the screen image using the buttons on the; to select; Front Control Panel
7 ViewSonic VE170/VE170b Using the ViewPanel ® ○ ○ ○○○○ Main Menu See the stepsbelow foraccessing themenus. See thenext few pagesfor descriptionsof menu selec-tions. All menus andadjustments c r e e n sdisappearautomatically. Adjusting the Screen Image Adjust the screen image using the buttons on th...
Page 9 - The following steps show an example of how to access the OnView; Main; and sub-menus in order to make adjustments to your screen image
Using the ViewPanel ® ViewSonic VE170/VE170b 8 1 Press the [1] button on the FrontControl Panel to display the MainMenu shown on the right. 2 Press the [ ▼ ] or [ ▲ ] button to scroll down or up the menu tothe desired option. 3 Press the [2] button to select amenu option. A control screenlike the sa...
Page 10 - CONTRAST; OSD Lock and Power Button Lock modes; OSD Lock; OSD Locked; Power Button Lock; Power Button
9 ViewSonic VE170/VE170b Using the ViewPanel ® CONTRAST adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). [ ▼ ] decreases contrast, [ ▲ ] increases contrast. BRIGHTNESS adjusts background black level of the screen image. [ ▼ ] decreases brightness, [...
Page 11 - Image Adjust Menu
Using the ViewPanel ® ViewSonic VE170/VE170b 10 Image Adjust Menu The Image Adjust menu is shown below. AUTO TUNE automatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes the video signal to eliminate "noise" and distortion.Press [2] to activate. Shortcut: Before displaying the Main Menu, press [2] to a...
Page 12 - ViewMatch; Color Temp Select
11 ViewSonic VE170/VE170b Using the ViewPanel ® ViewMatch ® Color Menu The ViewMatch Color menu is shown below: Color Temp Select provides several color options: several preset color temperatures and User Color which allows you to adjust red (R), green (G), and blue (B). The factory setting for this...
Page 13 - Advanced Menu; Scaling
Using the ViewPanel ® ViewSonic VE170/VE170b 12 Advanced Menu Selecting the Advanced Menu from the Main Menu takes you to themenu shown below. Scaling adjusts the video input signal to the screen size using the following options.Press [ ▼ ] or [ ▲ ] to select from the following options: 1:1 adjusts ...
Page 14 - Setup Menu; Language Select
13 ViewSonic VE170/VE170b Using the ViewPanel ® Setup Menu The Setup Menu takes you to the menu shown below. Language Select allows you to choose the language used in the menus and control screens. Press [ ▼ ] or [ ▲ ] to select a language (English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian). OSD Position...
Page 15 - Other Information; Specifications
14 ViewSonic VE170/VE170b Other Information Other Information 1 Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic ® Macintosh adapter. To order an adapter, contact ViewSonic. The Viewpanel is pre-adjusted to VESA ® 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz. See page 6 for the Preset Timing Modes table. Specifications ...
Page 16 - Troubleshooting; No power
15 ViewSonic VE170/VE170b Other Information Troubleshooting No power • Press Power button ON. • Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the DC power supplyand the power supply is firmly connected to the ViewPanel ® . • Plug another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to v...
Page 17 - For the most expedient answer to your question, do the following:; For assistance contact your reseller.; Customer Support; Web site
16 ViewSonic VE170/VE170b Other Information For the most expedient answer to your question, do the following: 1 Check the Troubleshooting section of this manual (on the previous page). 2 For assistance contact your reseller. 3 For further assistance see the contact information listed below. NOTE: If...
Page 18 - Cleaning the ViewPanel; CASE OF THE VIEWPANEL.; DISCLAIMER
17 ViewSonic VE170/VE170b Other Information Cleaning the ViewPanel ® • DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE TO THE SCREEN.• NEVER POUR OR SPRAY ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE OF THE VIEWPANEL. To clean the screen: 1 Gently wipe the screen with a clean camel hair lens brush, or a soft, clean,lint-free ...
Page 19 - LIMITED WARRANTY
18 ViewSonic VE170/VE170b Other Information LIMITED WARRANTY VIEWSONIC LCD VIEWPANEL ® 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...
Page 20 - Appendix; Table A
19 ViewSonic VE170/VE170b Appendix IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING POWER CORD SELECTION The power cord set for this unit has been enclosed and has been selected according to the country ofdestination and must be used to prevent electric shock. Use the following guidelines if it is necessaryto replace th...
Page 21 - FCC Information; CE Conformity
20 ViewSonic VE170/VE170b Appendix FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of theFCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallatio...
