ViewSonic VA2238wm LED Manual

ViewSonic
®
VA2238w-LED/VA2238wm-LED LCD Display
Model No. : VS13402
IMPORTANT:  Please read this User Guide to obtain important 
information on installing and using your product in a safe manner, as 
well as registering your product for future service.  Warranty information 
contained in this User Guide will describe your limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http:// www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the 
Regional selection box in...

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Contents
Compliance Information........... ................................................................... 1
Important Safety Instructions ... ................................................................... 2
Declaration of RoHS Complianc e .................................................. ............. 3
Copyright Information ........... ...................................................................... 4
Product Registration ................

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Compliance Information 
For U.S.A.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rule s. 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, in cluding 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...

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Important Safety Instructions
1.Read these instructions complete ly 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 cleani ng is required, see “Cleaning the Display” in 
this guide for further...

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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 re striction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and  electronic equipment (RoHS Direc tive) and is deemed to comply
with the maximum concentration values is sued by the European Technical Adaptation
Committee (TAC) as shown below: 
Certain components of products  as stated above are...

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Copyright Information
Copyright © ViewSonic® Corporation, 2010. All rights reserved.
Macintosh and Power Macintosh are re gistered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Wi ndows logo are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the Un ited States and other countries.
ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView,  ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered
trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.
VESA is a registered trademar k of the Video...

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Getting Started
Congratulations on your pur chase 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 re fers to the following Microsoft operating
systems: Windows ‘95, Windows NT , Windows ‘98, Windows 2000, Windows Me
(Millennium), Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
Package Contents
Your LCD display package includes:
•LCD display
• Power cord
• Audio...

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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...

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Wall Mounting (Optional) For use only with UL Li sted Wall Mount Bracket
To obtain a wall-mounting ki t or height adjustment base, 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:
Step 1. Verify that the power button is turned  Off, then disconnect the power cord.
Step 2. Lay the LCD display face  down on a towel or...

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Using the LCD Display
Setting the Timing Mode
Setting the timing mode is im portant for maximizing the quali ty of the screen image and
minimizing eye strain. The  timing mode consists of the  resolution (example 1920 x 1080) and
refresh rate  (or vertical frequency; ex ample 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 1920 x 1080 @...