ViewSonic VG171 - Manual

Quick Installation 1 Connect video cable Make sure both the ViewPanel ® and computer are turned OFF. • Remove the lower back cover and lift up the upper back cover. • Connect the video cable to the computer then to the ViewPanel. Both analog and digital ports are available on the back of the ViewPan...

Using the ViewPanel 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 60 Hz). After setting the timi...

ViewSonic VG171/VG171b 6 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 10. Contrast / Brig...

ViewSonic VG171/VG171b 8 Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up ▲ and down ▼ 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....

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 17" (full 17" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD, 0.264mm pixel ...

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 ViewPanel ® . • Plug another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the outlet i...

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/support viewsonic.com/support T: (800) 688-6688 F: (909) 468-1...

Cleaning the ViewPanel • MAKE SURE THE VIEWPANEL ® 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-am...

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 warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sol...

Appendix Safety Guidelines Warning: This device must be operated with the original power supply, part number: LSE9901B1250, UP06031120A , 0217B1248 , CAUTION: The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.CAUTION: Use a power cable that is properly grounded. ...

Compliance Information for U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipm...