Page 2 - Contents; Getting Started
ViewSonic VA503b Contents TCO Information .......................................................................................... iCompliance Information.............................................................................. 1Important Safety Instructions .....................................
Page 3 - TCO Information
ViewSonic VA503b 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 perf...
Page 4 - Compliance Information
ViewSonic VA503b 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 installat...
Page 5 - Important Safety Instructions
ViewSonic VA503b 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 sh...
Page 6 - Copyright Information; Product Registration; For Your Records
ViewSonic VA503b 3 Copyright Information Copyright © ViewSonic ® Corporation, 2006. 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 7 - Package Contents
ViewSonic VA503b 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, Windows...
Page 8 - Quick Installation
ViewSonic VA503b 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: Mode...
Page 10 - Using the LCD Display; Setting the Timing Mode; OSD and Power Lock Settings
ViewSonic VA503b 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 1024 x 768) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; example 60 Hz). Afte...
Page 11 - Adjusting the Screen Image
ViewSonic VA503b 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 10. Main Menu with OSD controls Fron...
Page 13 - Main Menu Controls
ViewSonic VA503b 10 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. NOT...
Page 16 - Other Information; Specifications
ViewSonic VA503b 13 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 15” (full 15" viewable diagonal area),TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix XGA LCD,0.2...
Page 17 - Troubleshooting
ViewSonic VA503b 14 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 n...
Page 18 - Customer Support
ViewSonic VA503b 15 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 1202 service...
Page 19 - Cleaning the LCD Display
ViewSonic VA503b 16 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 cl...
Page 20 - Limited Warranty
ViewSonic VA503b 17 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 ...