Specifications ............12 Troubleshooting ............13 Customer Support ............ 14 Cleaning the ViewPanel Display ......15 Limited Warranty ............16 Appendix Safety Guidelines ............. 17 Compliance Information for U.S.A......18 CE Conformity for Europe ........18 07/25/02 A ViewSonic VG170m...
NERGY Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this mate- rial, or the performance or use of this product.
NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and 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 files. Precautions •...
The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also This is on the CD. provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form which you may mail or fax 4 Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD to ViewSonic. into the computer’s CD drive. • Follow the on-screen instructions...
Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. Refer to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. To convert your ViewPanel from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following: Disconnect Power.
With or without this setting, after a power failure, your ViewPanel’s power will automatically turn ON when power is restored. • Power Button Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the down arrow again for 10 seconds. VG170m ViewSonic...
Green = ON Decreases or Orange = Power Saving increase volume. Power On/Off Temporarily silences audio output. Displays the control screen for the highlighted control. Also toggles between two controls on some screens. Also a shortcut to Auto Image Adjust. VG170m ViewSonic...
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• If necessary, make small adjustments using H POSITION and V POSITION until the screen image is completely visible. (The black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the ViewPanel ® VG170m ViewSonic...
5400K — Adds green to the screen image for a darker color. User Color — Individual adjustments for red, green, and blue. To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. To adjust selected color, press When you are finished making all color adjustments, press button [1] twice. VG170m ViewSonic...
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H./V. Position screen image. You can toggle between Horizontal and Vertical by pressing button [2]. Horizontal moves the screen image to the left or to the right. Vertical moves the screen image up and down. VG170m ViewSonic...
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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 User Color control. VG170m ViewSonic...
Warning: Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed these refresh rates; doing so may result in permanent damage to the ViewPanel. ® Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic , Macintosh adapter. To order an adapter, contact ViewSonic.
Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection. • Connect the ViewPanel display to another computer. • If you have an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic for a non-DDC adapter. Control buttons do not work •...
ViewPanel display screen or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the ViewPanel display. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners.
If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. If you have any questions concerning which proper power cord to use, please consult with the dealer from whom you have purchased the product. VG170m ViewSonic...
CE Conformity for Europe The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic compatibility, and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with regard to “Safety." VG170m ViewSonic...
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