ViewSonic VA2012w Manual

ViewSonic
®
VA2012w/VA2012wb
LCD Display
Model No. : VS10859
 

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Contents
TCO Information .......................................................................................... i
Compliance Information.............................................................................. 1
Important Safety Instructions ...................................................................... 2
Copyright Information ................................................................................. 3
Product Registration...

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TCO Information
Congratulations!
The display you have just purchased carries the TCO’03 Displays
label. This means that your display is designed, manufactured and
tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental
requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance
product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the
impact on our natural environment. 
Some of the features of the TCO’03 Display requirements:
Ergonomics 
Good visual...

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Compliance Information 
For U.S.A.
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 reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio...

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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 any...

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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), and Windows XP.
Package Contents
Your LCD display package includes:
• LCD display
• Power cord
• Video cable
• Audio cable
• ViewSonic Wizard...

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Quick Installation
1. Remove two rear panel covers
2. Connect power cord (and AC/DC 
adapter if required)
3. Connect video cable
• Make sure both the LCD display and
computer are turned OFF.
• 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 Support.
4....

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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 rear panel 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 1680 x 1050) 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 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz.
To set the...