Page 2 - Contents; Getting Started
Contents ViewSonic VG191/VG191b 1 Product Registration .............................................................. 2For Your Records .................................................................. 2 Getting Started Package Contents .................................................................
Page 3 - Product Registration
2 ViewSonic VG191/VG191b Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2001. 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 othe...
Page 4 - Congratulations on your purchase of a; Package Contents; Your; Precautions
ViewSonic VG191/VG191b 3 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a VG191/VG191b color ViewPanel ® . Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. NOTE: The word “Windows” refers to Microsoft Windows 95, NT, 98, 2000 and Me (Millennium). Package Cont...
Page 5 - Quick Installation
4 ViewSonic VG191/VG191b Quick Installation 1 Connect power cord and AC/DC adapter Connect the power cord and AC/DC adapter from the ViewPanel to a properly grounded AC outlet. 2 Connect video cable Make sure both the ViewPanel ® and computer are t urned OFF. • Remove the lower back cover and lift u...
Page 6 - Landscape/Portrait Modes; From the front, gently raise the ViewPanel to allow more clearance.; To Raise and Lower the display
ViewSonic VG191/VG191b 5 Landscape/Portrait Modes The VG191/VG191b ViewPanel can operate in either Landscape or Portrait mode. Follow the instructions that accompany the Perfect Portrait software. To switch from Landscape (default) to Portrait mode, do the following: 1 From the front, gently raise t...
Page 8 - Using the ViewPanel; Setting the Timing Mode; OSD and Power Button Lock Modes; OSD Locked
ViewSonic VG191/VG191b 7 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)...
Page 9 - Adjusting the Screen Image
8 ViewSonic VG191/VG191b 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. Main Menu with OnV...
Page 10 - Do the following to adjust the screen image:; twice; The following tips may help you optimize your display:
ViewSonic VG191/VG191b 9 Do the following to adjust the screen image: 1 To display the Main Menu, press button [1]. 2 To highlight a control you want to adjust, press ▲ or ▼ to scroll up or down the Main Menu. 3 To select the highlighted control, press button [2]. A control screen appears like the o...
Page 11 - Main Menu Controls; Shortcut
10 ViewSonic VG191/VG191b Main Menu Controls The menu items shown below can be adjusted by using the up ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ and down ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ buttons. Control Explanation AUTO IMAGE ADJUST automatically sizes, centers, auto- contrasts and fine tunes the video signal to eliminate waviness and distortion.Press the...
Page 12 - provides several color options: preset color; User Color; To adjust selected color, press; displays the timing mode (video signal input); Control
ViewSonic VG191/VG191b 11 COLOR ADJUST provides several color options: preset color temperatures and RGB which allows you to adjust red (R), green (G), and blue (B) individually. 9300K – for a cooler, more blue image. 6500K – for a warmer, more red image. User Color – Individual adjustments for red,...
Page 13 - Auto Image Adjust
12 ViewSonic VG191/VG191b MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST displays the following menu . The controls accessed through this menu are explained below: PC/MAC selects the type of computer that will be used with the ViewPanel. H SIZE (HORIZONTAL SIZE) adjusts the width of the screen image. H/V POSITION adjusts hori...
Page 14 - RESOLUTION NOTICE
ViewSonic VG191/VG191b 13 SETUP MENU displays the following menu . The controls shown in this menu are explained below: LANGUAGE SELECT allows you to choose from among several languages for the menu(s) and control screens: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. RESOLUTION NOTICE displays the...
Page 15 - allows the simultaneous viewing of open; returns adjustments to the original factory
14 ViewSonic VG191/VG191b BACKGROUND allows the simultaneous viewing of open software applications, or Windows desktop, while adjustments are made to the OnView ViewPanel controls. MEMORY RECALL returns adjustments to the original factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timi...
Page 16 - Other Information; Specifications
ViewSonic VG191/VG191b 15 Other Information Specifications 1 Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic ® , Macintosh adapter. To order an adapter, contact ViewSonic. 2 This product is DPMS compliant. LCD Type Color FilterGlass surface 19" (full 19" viewable diagonal area), TFT (T...
Page 17 - Troubleshooting; No power; and the power supply is firmly connected to the ViewPanel; Power on but no screen image; • Press only one button at a time.; Out of focus; minor pixel “jitter noise”.
16 ViewSonic VG191/VG191b 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 t...
Page 18 - You will need the product serial number.; Website
ViewSonic VG191/VG191b 17 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 Canada viewsonic.com/support viewsonic.com/support T: (800...
Page 19 - Cleaning the ViewPanel; • MAKE SURE THE VIEWPANEL IS TURNED OFF.; Disclaimer
18 ViewSonic VG191/VG191b 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 ...
Page 20 - Limited Warranty; VIEWSONIC LCD VIEWPANEL
ViewSonic VG191/VG191b 19 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, ...
Page 21 - Appendix; Safety Guidelines
20 ViewSonic VG191/VG191b Appendix Safety Guidelines Warning: This device must be operated with the original power supply, par t number: 12V/ 5A LSE9901B1260, 12V/ 5A UP06041120. CAUTION: The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible. CAUTION: Use a power c...
Page 22 - Compliance Information
ViewSonic VG191/VG191b 21 Compliance Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-suant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installat...
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