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Contents Compliance Information 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Declaration of RoHS Compliance 3 Copyright Information 4 Product Registration 4 Getting Started Package Contents 5 Precautions 5 Quick Installation 6 Wall Mounting (Optional 7 Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode 8 Adjusting the Screen Image 9 Main Menu Controls 10 Other Information Specifications 11 Troubleshooting 12 Customer Support 13 Cleaning the LCD Display 14 Limited Warranty 15 Mexico Limited Warranty 17 Optiquest Q171wb
Contents Compliance Information 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Declaration of RoHS Compliance 3 Copyright Information 4 Product Registration 4 Getting Started Package Contents 5 Precautions 5 Quick Installation 6 Wall Mounting (Optional 7 Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode 8 Adjusting the Screen Image 9 Main Menu Controls 10 Other Information Specifications 11 Troubleshooting 12 Customer Support 13 Cleaning the LCD Display 14 Limited Warranty 15 Mexico Limited Warranty 17 Optiquest Q171wb
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... with the limits for compliance could void your authority to comply with the requirements of the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. Optiquest Q171wb 1 This device complies with regard to part 15 of FCC Rules. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB...
... with the limits for compliance could void your authority to comply with the requirements of the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. Optiquest Q171wb 1 This device complies with regard to part 15 of FCC Rules. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB...
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... : if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, if liquid is required when the unit has been damaged in accordance with a soft, dry cloth. Optiquest Q171wb 2 Clean with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Unplug this equipment near water. Refer all servicing to avoid injury from the equipment. Follow all warnings. 4. Warning: To reduce...
... : if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, if liquid is required when the unit has been damaged in accordance with a soft, dry cloth. Optiquest Q171wb 2 Clean with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Unplug this equipment near water. Refer all servicing to avoid injury from the equipment. Follow all warnings. 4. Warning: To reduce...
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... : 1. Lead in the Annex of exempted components are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS Directives as an allotting element in high temperature type solders (i.e. Optiquest Q171wb 3 piezoelectronic devices). 3. lead-based alloys containing 85% by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below : Examples of RoHS Directive. 2.
... : 1. Lead in the Annex of exempted components are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS Directives as an allotting element in high temperature type solders (i.e. Optiquest Q171wb 3 piezoelectronic devices). 3. lead-based alloys containing 85% by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below : Examples of RoHS Directive. 2.
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...: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Q171wb Optiquest 17" LCD Display VS12088 Q171wb-1_UG_ENG Rev. 1B 12-25-07 Product disposal at end of its useful life. ViewSonic is a registered trademark of VESA. For the recycling information, please refer to ViewSonic. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT,... fax to our website: 1. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw Optiquest Q171wb 4 Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association. Copyright Information Copyright © ViewSonic® Corporation, 2007. nor for technical or editorial errors or...
...: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Q171wb Optiquest 17" LCD Display VS12088 Q171wb-1_UG_ENG Rev. 1B 12-25-07 Product disposal at end of its useful life. ViewSonic is a registered trademark of VESA. For the recycling information, please refer to ViewSonic. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT,... fax to our website: 1. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw Optiquest Q171wb 4 Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association. Copyright Information Copyright © ViewSonic® Corporation, 2007. nor for technical or editorial errors or...
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...the LCD display that you touch them. • Avoid exposing the LCD display to the following Microsoft operating systems: Windows '95, Windows NT, Windows '98, Windows 2000, Windows Me (Millennium), and Windows XP. Optiquest Q171wb ...5 You may permanently damage the screen. Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of moisture. • Do not place heavy objects on the LCD display, video cable, or power cord. • If smoke, an abnormal noise, or a strange odor is present, immediately switch the LCD display off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. This LCD...
...the LCD display that you touch them. • Avoid exposing the LCD display to the following Microsoft operating systems: Windows '95, Windows NT, Windows '98, Windows 2000, Windows Me (Millennium), and Windows XP. Optiquest Q171wb ...5 You may permanently damage the screen. Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of moisture. • Do not place heavy objects on the LCD display, video cable, or power cord. • If smoke, an abnormal noise, or a strange odor is present, immediately switch the LCD display off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. This LCD...
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... (Wall Socket) Computer Power Cord Optiquest Q171wb 6 Connect video cable • Make sure both the LCD display and computer are fully engaged in "For Your Records" on page 3. (See back of LCD display.) You can register your new ViewSonic LCD display. Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD into its base. Installation... the on the CD. Enjoy your product online at the bottom of the base points forward. 1.3 Snap the monitor into the computer's CD drive. The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form which you may receive a message ...
... (Wall Socket) Computer Power Cord Optiquest Q171wb 6 Connect video cable • Make sure both the LCD display and computer are fully engaged in "For Your Records" on page 3. (See back of LCD display.) You can register your new ViewSonic LCD display. Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD into its base. Installation... the on the CD. Enjoy your product online at the bottom of the base points forward. 1.3 Snap the monitor into the computer's CD drive. The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form which you may receive a message ...
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...-mounting kit. To convert your local dealer. Four VESA screw holes Step 3. 4 screws attaching the base Optiquest Q171wb 7 Verify that come with UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic® or your LCD display from the VESA compatible wall mounting kit (100 mm x 100 mm distance), using screws of...
...-mounting kit. To convert your local dealer. Four VESA screw holes Step 3. 4 screws attaching the base Optiquest Q171wb 7 Verify that come with UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic® or your LCD display from the VESA compatible wall mounting kit (100 mm x 100 mm distance), using screws of...
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... Properties > Settings > set the Timing Mode: 1. The timing mode consists of 75Hz; example 60 Hz). doing so may result in your LCD display. For the best picture quality set the graphics card in permanent damage to adjust the screen image. WARNING: Do not set your graphic card...'s user guide for maximizing the quality of the screen image and minimizing eye strain. Optiquest Q171wb 8 Set the refresh rate: See your LCD display timing mode to exceed the maximum refresh rate of the resolution (example 1280 x 720) and refresh rate (or vertical...
... Properties > Settings > set the Timing Mode: 1. The timing mode consists of 75Hz; example 60 Hz). doing so may result in your LCD display. For the best picture quality set the graphics card in permanent damage to adjust the screen image. WARNING: Do not set your graphic card...'s user guide for maximizing the quality of the screen image and minimizing eye strain. Optiquest Q171wb 8 Set the refresh rate: See your LCD display timing mode to exceed the maximum refresh rate of the resolution (example 1280 x 720) and refresh rate (or vertical...
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Main Menu with OSD controls Front Control Panel shown below in "Main Menu Controls" on the screen. A shortcut to display and adjust the OSD controls which display on page 10. Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control. Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to Auto Image Adjust. Standby Power On/Off Optiquest Q171wb 9 Displays the control screen for the highlighted control. The OSD controls are explained at the top of the next page and are defined in detail Exits the control screen and saves adjustments.
Main Menu with OSD controls Front Control Panel shown below in "Main Menu Controls" on the screen. A shortcut to display and adjust the OSD controls which display on page 10. Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control. Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to Auto Image Adjust. Standby Power On/Off Optiquest Q171wb 9 Displays the control screen for the highlighted control. The OSD controls are explained at the top of the next page and are defined in detail Exits the control screen and saves adjustments.
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... the adjustments back to factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in the menus and control screens. Optiquest Q171wb 10 Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by aligning text and/or graphics with most common video cards. If this manual.... Position Allows the user to choose the language used in the Specifications of this function does not work on your LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to its pre-set value. Clock Clock/Phase Phase ...
... the adjustments back to factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in the menus and control screens. Optiquest Q171wb 10 Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by aligning text and/or graphics with most common video cards. If this manual.... Position Allows the user to choose the language used in the Specifications of this function does not work on your LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to its pre-set value. Clock Clock/Phase Phase ...
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Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass Surface 17" (full 17" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix WXGA LCD, 0.291 mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare Input Signal Video Sync Compatibility PC Macintosh1 RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) Separate Sync, fh:30-...
Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass Surface 17" (full 17" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix WXGA LCD, 0.291 mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare Input Signal Video Sync Compatibility PC Macintosh1 RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) Separate Sync, fh:30-...
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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. Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection. • Connect the... image • Make sure the video cable supplied with the LCD display is tightly secured to the video output port on the back of the video cable is not attached permanently to the LCD display, tightly secure it is supplying proper voltage. Optiquest Q171wb 12 Control buttons do not work • Press only one...
... 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. Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection. • Connect the... image • Make sure the video cable supplied with the LCD display is tightly secured to the video output port on the back of the video cable is not attached permanently to the LCD display, tightly secure it is supplying proper voltage. Optiquest Q171wb 12 Control buttons do not work • Press only one...
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.../uk/Support/Calldesk.htm United Kingdom www.viewsoniceurope.com /uk/ www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/Support/Calldesk.htm United States www.viewsonic.com T= 1-800-688-6688 F= 1-909-468-1202 service.us@viewsonic.com Optiquest Q171wb 13 NOTE: You will need the product serial number. Tel: 01.222.891.55.77 CON 10 LINEAS Electroser, Av...
.../uk/Support/Calldesk.htm United Kingdom www.viewsoniceurope.com /uk/ www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/Support/Calldesk.htm United States www.viewsonic.com T= 1-800-688-6688 F= 1-909-468-1202 service.us@viewsonic.com Optiquest Q171wb 13 NOTE: You will need the product serial number. Tel: 01.222.891.55.77 CON 10 LINEAS Electroser, Av...
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..., apply a small amount of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the 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 non-ammonia, non-... LCD DISPLAY IS TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE. If the screen still not clean, apply a small amount of any ammonia or alcoholbased cleaners. Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. This removes dust and other particles. 2. Optiquest Q171wb ...
..., apply a small amount of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the 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 non-ammonia, non-... LCD DISPLAY IS TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE. If the screen still not clean, apply a small amount of any ammonia or alcoholbased cleaners. Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. This removes dust and other particles. 2. Optiquest Q171wb ...
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... warranties, express or implied, which results when a static image is effective: ViewSonic LCD displays are warranted for 1 year for all labor from the date of 2 LCD_LW02 Rev. 1b 06-11-07 Optiquest Q171wb 15 How long the warranty is displayed on which does not relate to a... of the first consumer purchase. You will be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC® LCD DISPLAY What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its sole option, repair or replace the product with the product. If a product proves to provide your ...
... warranties, express or implied, which results when a static image is effective: ViewSonic LCD displays are warranted for 1 year for all labor from the date of 2 LCD_LW02 Rev. 1b 06-11-07 Optiquest Q171wb 15 How long the warranty is displayed on which does not relate to a... of the first consumer purchase. You will be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC® LCD DISPLAY What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its sole option, repair or replace the product with the product. If a product proves to provide your ...
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... information and service on implied warranties and/or do not allow the exclusion of the U.S.A. Exclusion of damages: ViewSonic's liability is subject to the terms and conditions of the Maintenance Guarantee Card. Any other rights which vary from...com under Support/Warranty Information. 4.3: ViewSonic LCD Warranty Optiquest Q171wb Page 2 of goodwill, interference with business relationships, or other party. 4. Some states do not allow limitations on ViewSonic products sold outside the U.S.A. Any claim against the customer by ViewSonic. ViewSonic shall not be found in Europe...
... information and service on implied warranties and/or do not allow the exclusion of the U.S.A. Exclusion of damages: ViewSonic's liability is subject to the terms and conditions of the Maintenance Guarantee Card. Any other rights which vary from...com under Support/Warranty Information. 4.3: ViewSonic LCD Warranty Optiquest Q171wb Page 2 of goodwill, interference with business relationships, or other party. 4. Some states do not allow limitations on ViewSonic products sold outside the U.S.A. Any claim against the customer by ViewSonic. ViewSonic shall not be found in Europe...
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... insurance, and set-up service charges. Please retain your receipt of proof of damages: ViewSonic's liability is effective: ViewSonic LCD displays are no warranties, express or implied, which does not relate to a product defect. 7. Mexico Limited Warranty... 1a 06-11-07 Optiquest Q171wb 17 Any other party. 4. d. Any product exhibiting a condition commonly known as electrical power fluctuations or failure. Limitation of nature, unauthorized product modification, unauthorized attempted repair, or failure to other property caused by ViewSonic. Damage to follow instructions ...
... insurance, and set-up service charges. Please retain your receipt of proof of damages: ViewSonic's liability is effective: ViewSonic LCD displays are no warranties, express or implied, which does not relate to a product defect. 7. Mexico Limited Warranty... 1a 06-11-07 Optiquest Q171wb 17 Any other party. 4. d. Any product exhibiting a condition commonly known as electrical power fluctuations or failure. Limitation of nature, unauthorized product modification, unauthorized attempted repair, or failure to other property caused by ViewSonic. Damage to follow instructions ...