ViewSonic VA1703wb Manual

ViewSonic
®
VA1703w/VA1703wb
LCD Display
Model No. : VS11668
 

ViewSonicVA1703w/VA1703wb
Contents
Compliance Information.............................................................................. 1
Important Safety Instructions ...................................................................... 2
Declaration of RoHS Compliance ............................................................... 3
Copyright Information ................................................................................. 4
Product Registration...

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Compliance Information 
For U.S.A.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept 
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide...

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Important Safety Instructions
1.Read these instructions completely before using the equipment.
2.Keep these instructions in a safe place.
3.Heed all warnings.
4.Follow all instructions.
5.Do not use this equipment near water. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 
do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
6.Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If further cleaning is required, see “Cleaning the Display” in 
this guide for further instructions.
7.Do not block...

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Declaration of RoHS Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of
the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply
with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation
Committee (TAC) as shown below: 
Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under...

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Copyright Information
Copyright © ViewSonic® Corporation, 2006. All rights reserved.
Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered
trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video...

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Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic® LCD display.
Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs.
NOTE: The word “Windows” in this user guide refers to the following Microsoft operating
systems: Windows ‘95, Windows NT, Windows ‘98, Windows 2000, Windows Me
(Millennium), Windows XP, and Windows Vista.
Package Contents
Your LCD display package includes:
•LCD display
• Power cord
• Video cable
• ViewSonic Wizard...

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Quick Installation
1. Connect power cord (and AC/DC 
adapter if required)
2. Connect video cable
• Make sure both the LCD display and
computer are turned OFF
• Remove rear panel covers if necessary
• Connect the video cable from the LCD
display to the computer
Macintosh users: Models older than G3
require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the
adapter to the computer and plug the video
cable into the adapter.
To order a ViewSonic
® Macintosh adapter, 
contact ViewSonic Customer...

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Wall Mounting (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 LCD display from a desk-
mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following:
1.Verify that the Power button is turned Off, then 
disconnect the power cord.
2.Lay the LCD display face down on a towel or 
blanket.
3.Remove the Plastic Covers from the back of the 
LCD display. 
4.Remove the four screws...

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Using the LCD Display
Setting the Timing Mode
Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the screen image and
minimizing eye strain. The timing mode consists of the resolution (example 1440 x 900) and
refresh rate (or vertical frequency; example 60 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the
OSD (On-screen Display) controls to adjust the screen image.
For the best picture quality set your LCD display timing mode to:
VESA 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz.
To set the...