ViewSonic VG500 - Manual

Quick Installation Optional: For instructions on wall mounting, see page 5 of this user guide. 1 Connect power cord and AC/DC adapter 2 Connect video cable • Make sure both the LCD display display and computer are turned OFF • Connect the video cable from the LCD display display to the computer Maci...

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 1024 x 768) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; example 60 Hz). After setting the timi...

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 9. Front Control Panel shown below in detail Ma...

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. 4 To adjust the control, press the...

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. NOTE: Auto Image Adjust ...

Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in your computer. See your graphic card’s user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). VESA 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz (recommended) means that the resolution is 1024 x 76...

Memory Recall returns adjustments to the original factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in this user guide. Exception: This control does not effect changes made with the Custom User Color control. Control Explanation OSD Timeout sets the length of time a...

Other Information 1 Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic ® , Macintosh adapter. To order an adapter, contact ViewSonic. Specifications LCD Type Color FilterGlass surface 15" (full 15" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix XGALCD, 0.297 mm pixel p...

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 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/suppor t viewsonic.com/suppor t T: (800) 688-6688 F: (909) 468...

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, apply a small amount of non-...

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 warrantyperiod, ViewSonic will, at its sole opt...

Appendix Safety Guidelines Warning: This device must be operated with the original power supply, part number: 12V DC, LSE 9901B 12 5 0, 12V DC, 4.16 A. CAUTION: The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible. CAUTION: Use a power cable that is properly groun...