Page 2 - Contents; Getting Started; Appendix
ViewSonic VE170m/VE170mb 1 Contents Product Registration .............................................................. 2For Your Records .................................................................. 2 Getting Started Package Contents ...............................................................
Page 3 - Product Registration
2 ViewSonic VE170m/VE170mb Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 200 2 . 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 ...
Page 4 - Package Contents; Precautions
ViewSonic VE170m/VE170mb 3 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a VE170m/VE170mb color 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: Win...
Page 5 - Quick Installation
4 ViewSonic VE170m/VE170mb Quick Installation 1 Connect video cable Make sure both the LCD display and computer are powered OFF. • Remove the middle and lower rear panels • Connect the video cable from the LCD display to the computer. Macintosh users: Models older than G3 require a Macintosh adapter...
Page 6 - Using the; Setting the Timing Mode; timing mode; Properties; OSD and Power Lock Settings
ViewSonic VE170m/VE170mb 5 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 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency – example 6...
Page 7 - Adjusting the Screen Image
6 ViewSonic VE170m/VE170mb Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to 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 8. Front Control Panel M...
Page 8 - Do the following to adjust the screen image:; The following tips may help you optimize your display:
ViewSonic VE170m/VE170mb 7 Do the following to adjust the screen image: 1 To display the Main Menu, press button [1]. From the Main Menu you can also navigate to the other menus shown below: NOTE: All OnView menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically after about 15 seconds. 2 To select a c...
Page 9 - Main Menu Controls; Control; User Color
8 ViewSonic VE170m/VE170mb Main Menu Controls The menu items shown below can be adjusted by using the up and down buttons on the front of the LCD display . Control Explanation Auto Image Adjust automatically sizes, centers, auto-contrasts and fine tunes the video signal to eliminate waviness and dis...
Page 12 - Specifications
ViewSonic VE170m/VE170mb 11 Specifications 1 Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic ® Macintosh adapter. To order an adapter, contact ViewSonic “Customer Support” on page 13. LCD Type Color FilterGlass surface 17" (full 17" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), ...
Page 13 - Troubleshooting; No power; Power on but no screen image; Wrong or abnormal colors
12 ViewSonic VE170m/VE170mb Troubleshooting No power • Make sure power button (or switch) is ON. • Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the DC power supply and the power supply is firmly connected to the LCD display . • Plug another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet...
Page 14 - Customer Support; Web site
ViewSonic VE170m/VE170mb 13 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 Web site T = TelephoneF = FAX Email United States Canada viewsonic.com/suppor t viewsonic.com/suppor t T:...
Page 15 - Cleaning the; Disclaimer
14 ViewSonic VE170m/VE170mb 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, ...
Page 16 - Limited Warranty; VIEWSONIC
ViewSonic VE170m/VE170mb 15 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, Vi...
Page 17 - Safety Guidelines
16 ViewSonic VE170m/VE170mb Appendix Safety Guidelines Warning: This device must be operated with the original power supply, part number: HASU05F, SA30-12V or ADP-40TB CAUTION: The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. CAUTION: Use a power cable that is ...
Page 18 - Compliance Information
ViewSonic VE170m/VE170mb 17 Compliance Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-dential installa...
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