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ViewSonic 

VP151 ViewPanel

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Operation

Operation

*PerfectPortrait software is compatible with most PCI and AGP graphics (video) cards. For
information on compatible graphics cards and approved hardware configurations, go to the
ViewSonic website, 

http://www.viewsonic.com,

 and select the following path: Customer

support > Support options > Document area > PPCHART.XLS.  The PPCHART.XLS
spreadsheet will provide information on compatibility with your graphics card.

Base Control buttons

(See page 11 for
description of use).

INPUT button
toggles between
two digital inputs

Decreases
brightness

Increases
brightness

Power on/off

To turn the 

ViewSonic 

VP151

 ViewPanel

®

 

on, press the power switch on the front of the

ViewPanel ON (see page 7), THEN turn on your computer. The power light on the VP151
will then turn green indicating the ViewPanel is ready to use. To turn the ViewPanel off, set
the power switch OFF. The power light will turn red. To completely power down the
ViewPanel, turn off the power switch on the DC Power supply.

To start, follow the instructions for Landscape/Portrait Mode, or begin using the control
buttons shown below and on page 11.

Landscape / Portrait  Modes*

The

 VP151

 

ViewPanel can operate in either Landscape or Portrait mode (see below).

To switch from Landscape (default) to Portrait modes, do the following: (1) Face front of
ViewPanel. (2) Pull bottom of ViewPanel toward you to tilt bottom away from base.
(3) After tilting ViewPanel, manually rotate the VP151 clockwise 90°.

To switch from Portrait to Landscape mode, follow steps 1 - 3 above, but manually
rotate the 

VP151

 panel 

counter-clockwise

 90°.

NOTE:  Before using the
portrait display mode,
you must first install the
PerfectPortrait

TM

* software

included with your

VP151

 ViewPanel. Follow

the instructions that
accompany the
PerfectPortrait software.

Landscape

Portrait

Summary of Contents for ViewPanel VP151

Page 1: ...Modes User s Guide Guide de l utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Latin American Spanish Italian Brazilian Portuguese Swedish Russian Polish Japanese Traditional Chinese Taiwan Simplified Chinese China K...

Page 2: ...al safety standards Copyright ViewSonic Corporation 1999 All right reserved Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft Windows Windows NT and the Windows l...

Page 3: ...where persons could walk on the power cord 9 If you use an extension cord with this product make sure the total ampere rating of the product s plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the ampe...

Page 4: ...ient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connect...

Page 5: ...all Mount 9 Operation Landscape Portrait Modes 10 Front Control Panel 10 OnView Main Menu 11 Other Information Specifications 16 Troubleshooting 17 Cleaning the ViewPanel 18 Limited Warranty 19 Custom...

Page 6: ...t is dangerous to continue using theViewPanel Never remove the rear cover The display unit contains high voltage parts You may suffer electric shock if you touch these parts Always handle your ViewPan...

Page 7: ...head Small USB cable connects base to head pre attached Joins USB hubs in base and head for dual operation User will need a separate USB cable to connect to computer for dual hub operation step 3 pg...

Page 8: ...for an analog data CPU connection composite video connection VCR camera etc audio connection and a USB connection The steps for a desk installation of theVP151 are presented on pages 7 and 8 4 Connec...

Page 9: ......

Page 10: ...ower supply from the base of the ViewPanel see steps 3 and 4 page 6 and connect to the ViewPanel head see step 3 in figure below 4 USB Installation optional Remove the USB cable connecting the base to...

Page 11: ...indicating theViewPanel is ready to use To turn theViewPanel off set the power switch OFF The power light will turn red To completely power down the ViewPanel turn off the power switch on the DC Power...

Page 12: ...OTE Main menu shown below and menus on following pages are available only when connected to an analog source Digital source uses only the brightness control on ViewPanel head see page 10 for location...

Page 13: ...2 button to select H orV Position Horizontal Position moves screen image left or right moves screen image toleft moves screen image toright Press the 2 button to toggle between H or V Position Vertica...

Page 14: ...input to be active VOLUME increases the volume decreases the volume and mutes the audio BALANCE adjusts the proportion of sound coming from each speaker directs more of the sound to the first speaker...

Page 15: ...ess adjusts the clarity of a non XGA 1024 x 768 RGB signal Press or to adjust Picture in Picture allows the user to review a composite video signal within the primary screen image Press or to adjust t...

Page 16: ...l OSD position Horizontal OSD Position horizontally repositions all On Screen Display OSD screens moves OSD left moves the OSD right Vertical OSD Position vertically repositions all On Screen Display...

Page 17: ...16 E N G L I S H Other Information ViewSonic VP151 ViewPanel...

Page 18: ...to the video output port on the back of the computer If the other end of the video cable is not attached permanently to the ViewPanel tightly secure it to the ViewPanel Adjust brightness Wrong or abn...

Page 19: ...es that can scratch the screen 2 If still not clean blow on the screen and gently wipe with a soft clean lint free cloth DISCLAIMER ViewSonic does not recommend the use of any liquid cleaners on theVi...

Page 20: ...port See the back cover of this user s guide You will need to provide your monitor s serial number 2 To obtain service under warranty you will be required to provide a the original dated sales slip b...

Page 21: ...20 E N G L I S H Other Information ViewSonic VP151 ViewPanel NOTES...

Page 22: ...a only 1 800 688 6688 From outside U S and Canada 909 869 7976 From Europe 44 1293 643 900 FromAsian Pacific Rim countries 886 22 248 4072 Other Options Technical Support Questions vstech viewsonic co...

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