Page 2 - ViewSonic; Contents; Getting Started
ViewSonic VA1721wmb Contents Compliance Information.............................................................................. 1Important Safety Instructions ...................................................................... 2Declaration of RoHS Compliance .......................................
Page 3 - Compliance Information; For Canada
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 1 Compliance Information For U.S.A. This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may...
Page 4 - Important Safety Instructions
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 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...
Page 5 - Declaration of RoHS Compliance
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 3 Declaration of RoHS Compliance This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC ofthe European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardoussubstances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and ...
Page 6 - Copyright Information; Product Registration; Product disposal at end of product life; For Your Records
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 4 Copyright Information Copyright © ViewSonic ® Corporation, 2007. 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 Un...
Page 7 - Package Contents; Avoid touching the screen.
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 5 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, Wind...
Page 8 - Quick Installation; Connect video cable
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 6 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: M...
Page 10 - Using the LCD Display; Setting the Timing Mode; timing mode; OSD and Power Lock Settings
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 8 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 1440 x 900) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; example 60 Hz). ...
Page 11 - Adjusting the Screen Image
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 9 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 11. Main Menu with OSD controls F...
Page 12 - The following tips may help you optimize your display:
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 10 Do the following to adjust the display setting: 1. To display the Main Menu, press button [1]. NOTE: All OSD menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically after about 15 seconds. This is adjustable through the OSD timeout setting in the setup menu. 2. To select a contro...
Page 13 - Main Menu Controls; Auto Image Adjust
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 11 Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up S and down T buttons. Control Explanation Auto Image Adjust sizes and centers the screen image automatically. Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (whi...
Page 14 - User Color
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 12 Control Explanation User Color Individual adjustments for red (R), green (G), and blue (B). 1. To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. 2. To adjust selected color, press S and T . Important: If you select RECALL from the Main Menu when the product is set to a Preset Timi...
Page 16 - OSD Position; OSD Timeout; OSD Background; Memory Recall
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 14 Control Explanation OSD Position allows the user to move the OSD menus and control screens. OSD Timeout sets the length of time the OSD screen is displayed. For example, with a “30 second” setting, if a control is not pushed within 30 seconds, the display screen disappears. OS...
Page 17 - Other Information; Specifications
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 15 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" wide viewable diagonal area),TFT (Thin Film Transistor), WXGA+,0.285 mm pi...
Page 18 - Troubleshooting; No power
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 16 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 bu...
Page 19 - Customer Support
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 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 www.viewsonic.com T= 800 688 6688F= 909 468 1202 service.us@v...
Page 20 - Cleaning the LCD Display; Disclaimer
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 18 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...
Page 21 - Limited Warranty; VIEWSONIC
ViewSonic VA1721wmb 19 Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC ® LCD DISPLAY What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, duringthe warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warran...
