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Contents Product Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Getting Started Package Contents 3 Precautions 3 Quick Installation 4 Mounting Options 5 Installation of Wall Mount (Optional 5 Installation of Base (Optional 5 Using the ViewPanel Setting the Timing Mode 6 OSD Lock Settings 6 Adjusting the Screen Image 7 Other Information Specifications 12 Troubleshooting 13 Customer Support 14 Cleaning the ViewPanel 15 Limited Warranty 16 Appendix Safety Guidelines 17 Compliance Information 18 CE Conformity 18 08/14/02 B ViewSonic VP230mb 1
Contents Product Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Getting Started Package Contents 3 Precautions 3 Quick Installation 4 Mounting Options 5 Installation of Wall Mount (Optional 5 Installation of Base (Optional 5 Using the ViewPanel Setting the Timing Mode 6 OSD Lock Settings 6 Adjusting the Screen Image 7 Other Information Specifications 12 Troubleshooting 13 Customer Support 14 Cleaning the ViewPanel 15 Limited Warranty 16 Appendix Safety Guidelines 17 Compliance Information 18 CE Conformity 18 08/14/02 B ViewSonic VP230mb 1
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Package Contents Your VP230mb package includes: • VP230mb ViewPanel • Standard analog VGA video cable • DVI video cable (DVI requires a DVI video card in your dealer or ViewSonic. Precautions • For best viewing conditions sit at least 18" from direct sunlight to direct ... are difficult to the following Microsoft operating systems: Windows '95, Windows NT, Windows '98, Windows 2000 and Windows Me (Millennium). ViewSonic VP230mb 3 Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. NOTE: The word "Windows" in this user guide refers ...
Package Contents Your VP230mb package includes: • VP230mb ViewPanel • Standard analog VGA video cable • DVI video cable (DVI requires a DVI video card in your dealer or ViewSonic. Precautions • For best viewing conditions sit at least 18" from direct sunlight to direct ... are difficult to the following Microsoft operating systems: Windows '95, Windows NT, Windows '98, Windows 2000 and Windows Me (Millennium). ViewSonic VP230mb 3 Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. NOTE: The word "Windows" in this user guide refers ...
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... a DVI video card in "For Your Records" on page 2. (See back of the ViewPanel for the CD-ROM to computer ViewSonic VP230mb 4 To order a ViewSonic® Macintosh adapter, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. 2 Connect power cord Connect the power cord from the ViewPanel to ViewSonic. For instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate, see Customer Support in...
... a DVI video card in "For Your Records" on page 2. (See back of the ViewPanel for the CD-ROM to computer ViewSonic VP230mb 4 To order a ViewSonic® Macintosh adapter, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. 2 Connect power cord Connect the power cord from the ViewPanel to ViewSonic. For instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate, see Customer Support in...
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... the following: Screw holes for wall-mounting kit 1 Disconnect Power cables. 2 Lay the ViewPanel face down on a towel or blanket. 3 Attach the mounting bracket from ViewSonic and other suppliers. Refer to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. Mounting ...Options Installation of Base (Optional) To obtain a base installation kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. Refer to the instructions that come with the wall mounting kit. ViewSonic complies with VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) 100 mm mounting standards. ViewSonic VP230mb 5
... the following: Screw holes for wall-mounting kit 1 Disconnect Power cables. 2 Lay the ViewPanel face down on a towel or blanket. 3 Attach the mounting bracket from ViewSonic and other suppliers. Refer to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. Mounting ...Options Installation of Base (Optional) To obtain a base installation kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. Refer to the instructions that come with the wall mounting kit. ViewSonic complies with VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) 100 mm mounting standards. ViewSonic VP230mb 5
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...Properties > Settings > Desktop Area or Screen Area for Windows 98 and newer > set the graphics card in permanent damage to your ViewPanel. If any buttons are pressed the message OSD Locked displays for a few seconds. • OSD Unlock: Press and hold [1] ...ViewPanel Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the resolution (example 1600 x 1200) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency--example 60 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls (pages 8 - 10) to exceed the maximum refresh rate of 75Hz; ViewSonic VP230mb...
...Properties > Settings > Desktop Area or Screen Area for Windows 98 and newer > set the graphics card in permanent damage to your ViewPanel. If any buttons are pressed the message OSD Locked displays for a few seconds. • OSD Unlock: Press and hold [1] ...ViewPanel Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the resolution (example 1600 x 1200) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency--example 60 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls (pages 8 - 10) to exceed the maximum refresh rate of 75Hz; ViewSonic VP230mb...
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ViewSonic VP230mb 8 From the Main Menu you want to adjust, press ▲ or ▼ to scroll up or down the Main Menu. 3 To select the highlighted control, ... black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the ViewPanel®.) • Adjust Fine Tune so that it outputs a video signal 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz to the VP230mb. (Look for instructions on the OSD Time Out menu. 2 To highlight a control you can be changed on...
ViewSonic VP230mb 8 From the Main Menu you want to adjust, press ▲ or ▼ to scroll up or down the Main Menu. 3 To select the highlighted control, ... black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the ViewPanel®.) • Adjust Fine Tune so that it outputs a video signal 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz to the VP230mb. (Look for instructions on the OSD Time Out menu. 2 To highlight a control you can be changed on...
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...the resolution to toggle between Contrast and Brightness. NOTE: Not available for digital mode. If this function does not work on your ViewPanel®, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set value. Position adjusts horizontal and vertical position of the screen... moves the screen image up ▲ and down . Size adjusts the width of the screen image. NOTE: Not available for digital mode. ViewSonic VP230mb 9 Manual Image Adjust brings up the Image Adjust controls explained below can toggle between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white ...
...the resolution to toggle between Contrast and Brightness. NOTE: Not available for digital mode. If this function does not work on your ViewPanel®, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set value. Position adjusts horizontal and vertical position of the screen... moves the screen image up ▲ and down . Size adjusts the width of the screen image. NOTE: Not available for digital mode. ViewSonic VP230mb 9 Manual Image Adjust brings up the Image Adjust controls explained below can toggle between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white ...
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Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Protective shield 23.1" full viewable diagonal area, TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix XGA LCD, RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare and Anti-Reflective Input signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms), digital...60° C) 10% to 90% (no condensation) To 40,000 feet Dimensions Physical 516 mm (H) x 574 mm (W) x 85 mm (D) (ViewPanel® only) 20.3" (H) x 22.6" (W) x 3.3" (D) Weight Net (ViewPanel only) 14.5 kg (31.9 lb) Regulations UL, FCC-B, ENERGY STAR®, CSA, DOC-B, CE, MPRII, TUV/ERGO, TUV/GS, TCO95, ...
Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Protective shield 23.1" full viewable diagonal area, TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix XGA LCD, RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare and Anti-Reflective Input signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms), digital...60° C) 10% to 90% (no condensation) To 40,000 feet Dimensions Physical 516 mm (H) x 574 mm (W) x 85 mm (D) (ViewPanel® only) 20.3" (H) x 22.6" (W) x 3.3" (D) Weight Net (ViewPanel only) 14.5 kg (31.9 lb) Regulations UL, FCC-B, ENERGY STAR®, CSA, DOC-B, CE, MPRII, TUV/ERGO, TUV/GS, TCO95, ...
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...of the video cable is not attached permanently to the ViewPanel, tightly secure it is securely connected. Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time. If the other end of the computer. ViewSonic VP230mb 13 Troubleshooting No power • Make sure power button... (or switch) is ON. • Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the DC power supply and the power supply is firmly connected to the ViewPanel®. • Plug another ...
...of the video cable is not attached permanently to the ViewPanel, tightly secure it is securely connected. Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time. If the other end of the computer. ViewSonic VP230mb 13 Troubleshooting No power • Make sure power button... (or switch) is ON. • Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the DC power supply and the power supply is firmly connected to the ViewPanel®. • Plug another ...
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... or alcohol-based cleaners. ViewSonic VP230mb 15 To clean the screen: 1 Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. To clean the case: 1 Use a soft, dry cloth. 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the ViewPanel screen or case. Some ...chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the ViewPanel.ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based ...
... or alcohol-based cleaners. ViewSonic VP230mb 15 To clean the screen: 1 Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. To clean the case: 1 Use a soft, dry cloth. 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the ViewPanel screen or case. Some ...chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the ViewPanel.ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based ...
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... of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. Effect of the U.S.A. and Canada, contact ViewSonic or your product's serial number. 2. Any product on ViewSonic products sold outside the U.S.A. e. d. f. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: 1. ViewSonic LCD Warranty (V2.0) Release Date: 10-15-1999 ViewSonic VP230mb 16 Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD VIEWPANEL® What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its sole option...
... of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. Effect of the U.S.A. and Canada, contact ViewSonic or your product's serial number. 2. Any product on ViewSonic products sold outside the U.S.A. e. d. f. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: 1. ViewSonic LCD Warranty (V2.0) Release Date: 10-15-1999 ViewSonic VP230mb 16 Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD VIEWPANEL® What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its sole option...