Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
VP2290b
Widescreen LCD Display
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Full 22.2" Diagonal Viewable Screen
Contents
For Your Records ........................................................................................................ 1 Before setting up................................................................................................................ 2 Prerequisites................................................................................................................ 2 Unpacking.................................................................................................................... 2 Checking parts ............................................................................................................. 3 Hardware setup .................................................................................................................. 4 Locations ..................................................................................................................... 4
Front view ............................................................................................................................4 Rear view .............................................................................................................................4
Setup the display ......................................................................................................... 5
Storing the connector tool....................................................................................................5 Connecting the cables .........................................................................................................7
Adjusting and maintaining your display ........................................................................ 12 Adjusting the viewing angle ....................................................................................... 12 Setting the display control buttons............................................................................. 13
Accessing the on-screen display (OSD) menus ................................................................14
Knowing the operating status of your display ............................................................ 17 Disconnecting the cable ............................................................................................ 18 Using the security keylock ......................................................................................... 19 Cleaning the LCD Display.......................................................................................... 19 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 20 Symptom list .............................................................................................................. 20 Danger Statements........................................................................................................... 22 Notices .............................................................................................................................. 24 Attention..................................................................................................................... 24 LCD considerations ................................................................................................... 24 Considerations on the display resolution ................................................................... 24 Operating considerations ........................................................................................... 24 License inquiries ........................................................................................................ 25 Trademarks................................................................................................................ 25 Specifications ................................................................................................................... 26 Supported display modes .......................................................................................... 27 Extended modes........................................................................................................ 28 Updating the settings for your display........................................................................ 29
Applicable models .............................................................................................................29 Procedure .........................................................................................................................29 Caution ..............................................................................................................................29 Valid settings ....................................................................................................................32
Customer Support ........................................................................................................... 33
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Compliance ......................................................................................................................34 Compliance Compliance Information for U.S.A. .......................................................34
Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement .............................................34 Avis de Conformité à la Réglementation d'Industrie Canada ............................................34 European Union  EMC Directive .....................................................................................34 Deutsche EMV-Direktive (electromagnetische Verträglichkeit) ........................................34 Union Européenne  Directive Conformité électromagnétique .........................................35 Union Europea  Normativa EMC .....................................................................................35 Statements for Other Countries ........................................................................................36 Power Cord .......................................................................................................................36 MPRII ................................................................................................................................36
LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................................................................................38 VIEWSONIC LCD DISPLAY .....................................................................................38 Appendix ..........................................................................................................................39 Power Cord Safety Guidelines ..................................................................................39 Compliance Information for U.S.A. ...........................................................................40 Compliance Information for Canada .........................................................................40 Compliance Information for European Countries ......................................................40 User Information for all Countries .............................................................................40
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For Your Records
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Before setting up
This manual contains information on how to set up and operate the ViewSonic VP2290b LCD Display, hereafter called the display. This chapter describes the following: · Prerequisites · Unpacking · Checking parts
Prerequisites
You will need a personal computer or a workstation (hereafter called the computer) with the following. · A DVI-compliant video graphics card (hereafter simply called the DVI) To date, the following cards have been tested to work with this display, including: ATI® FireGLTM 4 ATI® FireGLX1 nVIDIA Quadro® 4 900XGL / 980XGL nVIDIA Quadro® FX-1000 nVIDIA Quadro® FX-2000 nVIDIA Quadro® FX-3000 MATROX ParheliaTM HR256 If the user wishes to use some other DVI-compliant video graphics cards (refer to http:// www.viewsonic.com for the latest information), ViewSonic is not held responsible for any damages incurred by the installation of unsupported cards.
Unpacking
Attention: The display is heavy. Be careful not to drop it. The LCD is fragile and should not be bumped on an edge, or dropped. Open the carton box and carefully remove the display. Hold the bottom of the screen firmly with both hands, as shown below.
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Checking parts
Check the box for the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.
Display
Power adapter and cord
Digital signal cable P/N: 07N2227
ViewSonic Wizard CD
Connector tool
Power cord
Liquid View Scaling Software for Windows
Note: The digital signal cable is shipped with one end connected to the display.
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Hardware setup
This chapter describes the following: · The location of the controls, switches, and connectors. · The procedure for setting up the display.
Locations
Front view
Monitor screen OSD control Brightness control Power switch
Serial number label
Base stand Power light (Power on/Standby)
Rear view
DC-IN connector Video connector VESA wall mount holes
Connector cover Security keyhole
Stand rear cover
Cable hook
Cable clamp
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Setup the display
Storing the connector tool
This section describes how to store the connector tool for future use. This tool will be useful when disconnecting the cables from the display. Attention: 1. Remove any objects from the surface before tilting the display. They might damage your screen. 2. Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the display and the surface when tilting the display. To store the connector tool, do the following: 1. Clear a work space, and turn the display face down.
2. Remove the stand rear cover.
Stand rear cover
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3. Remove the connector cover.
Connector cover
4. Unhook the digital signal cable from the cable hook and lift it up to store the connector tool to the rear compartment of the display.
Cable hook
Connector tool
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Connecting the cables
This section describes how to connect the following cables: 1. Power adapter cord 2. Digital signal cable 3. Power cord
Connecting the power adapter cord
1. Connect the power adapter cord to the DC-IN connector at the rear of the display. Make sure that it clicks firmly into the connector.
Top view Video connector DC-IN connector
bottom view
Note: The video connectors A and B on the display are Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) circuits. 2. Route the cables through the cable clamp and the cable hook.
Cable hook
Cable clamp
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3. Reinstall the connector cover on the display.
Connector cover
4. Reinstall the stand rear cover and turn the display to the upright position.
Stand rear cover
Note: Do not power on the display or the computer until instructed. Failing to do so may damage these units or the video graphics ca ...