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Contents Product Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Getting Started Package Contents 3 Precautions 3 Quick Installation 4 Using the ViewPanel Setting the Timing Mode 5 OSD and Power Button Lock Modes 5 Adjusting the Screen Image 6 Other Information Specifications 13 Troubleshooting 14 Customer Support 15 Cleaning the ViewPanel 16 Limited Warranty 17 Appendix Safety Guidelines 18 Compliance Information 19 CE Conformity 19 ViewSonic VG151 1
Contents Product Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Getting Started Package Contents 3 Precautions 3 Quick Installation 4 Using the ViewPanel Setting the Timing Mode 5 OSD and Power Button Lock Modes 5 Adjusting the Screen Image 6 Other Information Specifications 13 Troubleshooting 14 Customer Support 15 Cleaning the ViewPanel 16 Limited Warranty 17 Appendix Safety Guidelines 18 Compliance Information 19 CE Conformity 19 ViewSonic VG151 1
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...an opportunity for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; Please dispose of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to ViewSonic. ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this ...trademark of our environment. Product Registration To meet your product on the Internet at end of product life ViewSonic is concerned about proper disposal. 2 ViewSonic VG151 Your local waste disposal company may mail or fax to change without notice. For Your Records Product ...
...an opportunity for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; Please dispose of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to ViewSonic. ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this ...trademark of our environment. Product Registration To meet your product on the Internet at end of product life ViewSonic is concerned about proper disposal. 2 ViewSonic VG151 Your local waste disposal company may mail or fax to change without notice. For Your Records Product ...
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... sunlight or another heat source. The ViewPanel should be used with computers with DVI video cards) • AC/DC Adapter • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including user guide PDF file and INF/ICM display optimization files) IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures compatibility with video...the ViewPanel, video cable, or power cord. • If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is dangerous to continue using the ViewPanel. ViewSonic VG151 3 Oils from the ViewPanel. • AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN WITH YOUR FINGERS. It is present, immediately switch the ViewPanel off and call...
... sunlight or another heat source. The ViewPanel should be used with computers with DVI video cards) • AC/DC Adapter • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including user guide PDF file and INF/ICM display optimization files) IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures compatibility with video...the ViewPanel, video cable, or power cord. • If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is dangerous to continue using the ViewPanel. ViewSonic VG151 3 Oils from the ViewPanel. • AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN WITH YOUR FINGERS. It is present, immediately switch the ViewPanel off and call...
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...the ViewPanel for your computer's graphics card. Macintosh users: Models older than G3 require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the adapter to computer 4 ViewSonic VG151 Enjoy your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, contact Customer Support. (2) Wait for you to print the registration form which you...of ViewPanel.) To register your convenience. The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for the CD-ROM to install the VG151 INF file. 4 Install display optimization files (INF and ICM files) (1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM into the adapter. Remove ...
...the ViewPanel for your computer's graphics card. Macintosh users: Models older than G3 require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the adapter to computer 4 ViewSonic VG151 Enjoy your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, contact Customer Support. (2) Wait for you to print the registration form which you...of ViewPanel.) To register your convenience. The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for the CD-ROM to install the VG151 INF file. 4 Install display optimization files (INF and ICM files) (1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM into the adapter. Remove ...
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... in the ON position. • To lock the power of 75Hz; Power Button Lock This mode locks the power of the ViewPanel in your ViewPanel. ViewSonic VG151 5 After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls (pages 6 - 10) to exceed the maximum refresh rate of the ViewPanel ON, press and hold...
... in the ON position. • To lock the power of 75Hz; Power Button Lock This mode locks the power of the ViewPanel in your ViewPanel. ViewSonic VG151 5 After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls (pages 6 - 10) to exceed the maximum refresh rate of the ViewPanel ON, press and hold...
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... with the Main Menu shown below, you will use the buttons on the front control panel to toggle between a pair of controls on some screens. 6 ViewSonic VG151 The status line at the top of the menu shows what to do next: Button [1] Exits the menu. Button [1] displays the Main Menu; Button [2] displays...
... with the Main Menu shown below, you will use the buttons on the front control panel to toggle between a pair of controls on some screens. 6 ViewSonic VG151 The status line at the top of the menu shows what to do next: Button [1] Exits the menu. Button [1] displays the Main Menu; Button [2] displays...
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...of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the monitor. 5 To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1] twice. ViewSonic VG151 7 Do the following tips may help you want to adjust, press or to scroll up or down the Main Menu. 3 To select the... highlight a control you optimize your display: • Adjust your computer's graphic card so that it outputs a video signal 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz to the VG151. (Look for instructions on the Front Control Panel of the ViewPanel®.) • Adjust FINE TUNE so that the screen image looks focused, crisp, and...
...of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the monitor. 5 To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1] twice. ViewSonic VG151 7 Do the following tips may help you want to adjust, press or to scroll up or down the Main Menu. 3 To select the... highlight a control you optimize your display: • Adjust your computer's graphic card so that it outputs a video signal 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz to the VG151. (Look for instructions on the Front Control Panel of the ViewPanel®.) • Adjust FINE TUNE so that the screen image looks focused, crisp, and...
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... adjusts background black level of the screen image. On-screen display will show Input Analog or Input Digital, depending upon the currently selected input source. 8 ViewSonic VG151 CONTRAST/BRIGHTNESS Contrast adjusts the difference between two ports: one for a digital input signal and one for an analog signal. NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works...
... adjusts background black level of the screen image. On-screen display will show Input Analog or Input Digital, depending upon the currently selected input source. 8 ViewSonic VG151 CONTRAST/BRIGHTNESS Contrast adjusts the difference between two ports: one for a digital input signal and one for an analog signal. NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works...
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...press button [2]. 2 To adjust selected color, press or . See your computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic website URL. for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). When you to adjust red (R), green (G), and blue (B) individually...signal input) coming from the graphics card in your graphic card's user guide for a warmer, more blue image. 6500K - ViewSonic VG151 9 Control Explanation COLOR ADJUST provides several color options: preset color temperatures and RGB which allows you are finished making all color ...
...press button [2]. 2 To adjust selected color, press or . See your computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic website URL. for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). When you to adjust red (R), green (G), and blue (B) individually...signal input) coming from the graphics card in your graphic card's user guide for a warmer, more blue image. 6500K - ViewSonic VG151 9 Control Explanation COLOR ADJUST provides several color options: preset color temperatures and RGB which allows you are finished making all color ...
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.... NOTE: Try the Auto Image Adjust (see page 8) before using the Fine Tune control. H/V POSITION adjusts horizontal and vertical position of the screen image. 10 ViewSonic VG151 Control Explanation MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST displays the following menu . SHARPNESS adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. Vertical moves the screen image up...
.... NOTE: Try the Auto Image Adjust (see page 8) before using the Fine Tune control. H/V POSITION adjusts horizontal and vertical position of the screen image. 10 ViewSonic VG151 Control Explanation MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST displays the following menu . SHARPNESS adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. Vertical moves the screen image up...
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OSD POSITION allows you to enable or disable the Resolution Notice messages. ViewSonic VG151 11 NOTE: See page 5 Setting the Timing Mode for the menu(s) and control screens: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. OSD TIME OUT sets the ...
OSD POSITION allows you to enable or disable the Resolution Notice messages. ViewSonic VG151 11 NOTE: See page 5 Setting the Timing Mode for the menu(s) and control screens: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. OSD TIME OUT sets the ...
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Control Explanation BACKGROUND allows the simultaneous viewing of open software applications, or Windows desktop, while adjustments are made to the original factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in this user guide. 12 ViewSonic VG151 MEMORY RECALL returns adjustments to the OnView ViewPanel controls.
Control Explanation BACKGROUND allows the simultaneous viewing of open software applications, or Windows desktop, while adjustments are made to the original factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in this user guide. 12 ViewSonic VG151 MEMORY RECALL returns adjustments to the OnView ViewPanel controls.
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Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass surface 15" (full 15" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix XGA LCD, 0.297mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare Maximum Left 60° viewing angles Right Up 60° 45° Down 55° Input signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) DVI-D (TMDS, 100 ohms) Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green fh:30-62 kHz, fv:50-75 Hz Compatibility PC Macintosh1 Up to 1024 x 768 Non-interlaced (NI) Up to 1024 x 768 Non-interlaced (NI) Resolution Recommended and supported ...
Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass surface 15" (full 15" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix XGA LCD, 0.297mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare Maximum Left 60° viewing angles Right Up 60° 45° Down 55° Input signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) DVI-D (TMDS, 100 ohms) Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green fh:30-62 kHz, fv:50-75 Hz Compatibility PC Macintosh1 Up to 1024 x 768 Non-interlaced (NI) Up to 1024 x 768 Non-interlaced (NI) Resolution Recommended and supported ...
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... or abnormal colors • If any colors (red, green, or blue) are using an Macintosh older than G3, you have an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic® for a non-DDC adapter. Power on but no screen image • Make sure the video cable supplied with the ViewPanel is tightly secured to... ViewPanel®. • Plug another computer. • If you need a Macintosh adapter. Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time. 14 ViewSonic VG151
... or abnormal colors • If any colors (red, green, or blue) are using an Macintosh older than G3, you have an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic® for a non-DDC adapter. Power on but no screen image • Make sure the video cable supplied with the ViewPanel is tightly secured to... ViewPanel®. • Plug another computer. • If you need a Macintosh adapter. Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time. 14 ViewSonic VG151
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... Europe, Middle East, T: 0044 (0)1293 643900 Baltic countries, and F: 0044 (0)1293 643910 North Africa Australia T: (800) 880 818 service.au@viewsonic.com New Zealand T: 64-3-366-1135 F: 64-3-366-7006 [email protected] Singapore/Southeast T: 65-273-4018 Asia F: 65-273-1566 service.sg.../Pacific T: 886 2 2248 4072 countries and Indian F: 886 2 2249 1751 Peninsula service.ap@viewsonic.com South Africa T: 27-11-314-0002 F: 27-11-314-0002 [email protected] ViewSonic VG151 15 Customer Support For the most expedient answer to your reseller. 3. Check Troubleshooting (on the back...
... Europe, Middle East, T: 0044 (0)1293 643900 Baltic countries, and F: 0044 (0)1293 643910 North Africa Australia T: (800) 880 818 service.au@viewsonic.com New Zealand T: 64-3-366-1135 F: 64-3-366-7006 [email protected] Singapore/Southeast T: 65-273-4018 Asia F: 65-273-1566 service.sg.../Pacific T: 886 2 2248 4072 countries and Indian F: 886 2 2249 1751 Peninsula service.ap@viewsonic.com South Africa T: 27-11-314-0002 F: 27-11-314-0002 [email protected] ViewSonic VG151 15 Customer Support For the most expedient answer to your reseller. 3. Check Troubleshooting (on the back...
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... still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen. Disclaimer ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the ViewPanel screen or case... use of the ViewPanel. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners. 16 ViewSonic VG151 Cleaning the ViewPanel • MAKE SURE THE VIEWPANEL® IS TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE...
... still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen. Disclaimer ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the ViewPanel screen or case... use of the ViewPanel. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners. 16 ViewSonic VG151 Cleaning the ViewPanel • MAKE SURE THE VIEWPANEL® IS TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE...
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... GOODWILL, INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 2. Effect of the U.S.A. ViewSonic LCD Warranty (V2.0) Release Date: 10-15-1999 ViewSonic VG151 17 Replacement product or parts may not apply to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of...
... GOODWILL, INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 2. Effect of the U.S.A. ViewSonic LCD Warranty (V2.0) Release Date: 10-15-1999 ViewSonic VG151 17 Replacement product or parts may not apply to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of...
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... INTO AN APPROPRIATE SOCKET. If a new plug is a NEMA5-15 style (Figure A2), UL Listed, and CSA Labeled. If you have purchased the product. 18 ViewSonic VG151 The wire which is coloured BLUE must use a cord set is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be easily accessible. Some examples are mounted on the...
... INTO AN APPROPRIATE SOCKET. If a new plug is a NEMA5-15 style (Figure A2), UL Listed, and CSA Labeled. If you have purchased the product. 18 ViewSonic VG151 The wire which is coloured BLUE must use a cord set is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be easily accessible. Some examples are mounted on the...
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... no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause radio interference. ViewSonic VG151 19 Compliance Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the...
... no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause radio interference. ViewSonic VG151 19 Compliance Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the...
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... only) 15.0" TFT LCD display with minimum adjustments. • Full 15" screen The VG151 displays a full, flat 15.0" viewable area that is also included. With all these features the ViewSonic VG151 is very easy on -the-eyes viewing. ViewSonic® VG151 LCD Display • technology This multi-mode input technology supports both digital (DVI) and...
... only) 15.0" TFT LCD display with minimum adjustments. • Full 15" screen The VG151 displays a full, flat 15.0" viewable area that is also included. With all these features the ViewSonic VG151 is very easy on -the-eyes viewing. ViewSonic® VG151 LCD Display • technology This multi-mode input technology supports both digital (DVI) and...