OSD and Power Lock Settings ... 8 Adjusting the Screen Image ... 9 Main Menu Controls ... 11 Other Information Specifications ... 14 Troubleshooting... 15 Customer Support ... 16 Cleaning the LCD Display ... 17 Limited Warranty ... 18 ViewSonic Q171b...
1980s TCO has been involved in influencing the development of IT equipment in a more user-friendly direction. Our labelling system started with displays in 1992 and is now requested by users and IT-manufacturers all over the world. For more information, please visit www.tcodevelopment.com ViewSonic Q171b...
The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law. ViewSonic Q171b...
4. Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight, aluminium containing up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight. ViewSonic Q171b Proposed Maximum Concentration 0.1% 0.1%...
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NOTE: The CD includes the User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. The INF file ensures compatibility with Windows operating systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen colors. ViewSonic recommends that you install both the INF and ICM files.
NOTE: Windows users may receive a message asking them to install the INF file. This is on the CD. Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD into the computer’s CD drive. Follow the on-screen instructions. If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, see “Customer Support”...
Wall Mounting (Optional) To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic instructions that come with the base mounting kit. To convert your LCD display from a desk- mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following: Four VESA screw holes ViewSonic Q171b ®...
LCD display’s power will automatically turn ON when power is restored. • Power Button Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the down arrow ViewSonic Q171b for 10 seconds. If any buttons are again for 10 seconds.
Also a shortcut to Auto Image Adjust. Displays the Main Menu or exits the control screen and saves adjustments. ViewSonic Q171b Main Menu with OSD controls Front Control Panel shown below in detail Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving...
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(The black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated “active area” of the LCD display.) ViewSonic Q171b The line at the bottom of the screen shows the current functions of buttons 1 and 2: Exit or select the Brightness control.
9300K-Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white (used in most office settings with fluorescent lighting). 6500K-Adds red to the screen image for warmer white and richer red. 5400K-Adds green to the screen image for a darker color. ViewSonic Q171b and down buttons.
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Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). NOTE: VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (recommended) means that the resolution is 1280 x 1024 and the refresh rate is 60 Hertz.
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Memory Recall returns the adjustments back to factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in the Specifications of this manual. Exception: This control does not affect changes made with the User Color control, Language Select or Power Lock setting. ViewSonic Q171b...
Preset Timing Mode (pre-adjusted to VESA Warning: Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed these refresh rates; doing so may result in permanent damage to the LCD display. Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic ViewSonic. ViewSonic Q171b 17”...
Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection. • Connect the LCD display to another computer. • If you have an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time.
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LCD display screen or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the LCD display. • ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol- based cleaners. ViewSonic Q171b...
How long the warranty is effective: ViewSonic LCD displays are warranted for 1 year for all parts including the light source and 1 year for all labor from the date of the first consumer purchase.