ViewSonic VX2255wm Manual

ViewSonic
®
VX2255wmb/VX2255wmh
LCD Display
Model No. : VS11661
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 the...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Copyright Information
Copyright © ViewSonic® Corporation, 2008. All rights reserved.
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 Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and 
DDC are trademarks of VESA.
E
NERGY...

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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:
NOTE: The CD includes the User Guide PDF files and...

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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
3. Turn ON LCD display and computer
Turn ON the LCD display, then turn ON 
the computer. This sequence (LCD display 
before computer) is important.
NOTE: Windows users may receive a 
message asking them to install...

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Wall Mounting (Optional) For use only with UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket
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:
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 blanket.
Step 3.Remove the plastic cover...

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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...