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VX3218-shdw Display User Guide 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 fut...
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Thank you for choosing View Sonic As a world leading provider of visual solutions, View Sonic is dedicated to exceeding the world’s expectations for technological evolution, innovation, and simplicity...
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Compliance Information NOTE: This section addresses all connected requirements and statements regarding regulations. Confirmed corresponding applications shall refer to nameplate labels and relevant m...
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Declaration of Ro HS2 Compliance This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain...
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Cautions and Warnings 1. Read these instructions completely before using the equipment. 2. Keep these instructions in a safe place. 3. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions. 4. Sit at least 18...
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21. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to a...
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Contents Compliance Information Industry Canada Statement ....................................................................................i Declaration of Ro HS2 Compliance ..........................
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Copyright Information Copyright © View Sonic Corporation, 2017. All rights reserved. Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are ...
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Product Registration To fulfill possible future product needs, and to receive additional product information as it becomes available, please visit your region section on View Sonic’s website to regist...
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Getting Started Thank you for purchasing your monitor from View Sonic®. At View Sonic, we aim to provide the most stunning visual experience possible. Package Contents Your display package includes: •...
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Quick Installation 1. Connect video cable • Make sure both the display and computer are turned OFF. • Remove rear panel covers if necessary. • Connect the video cable from the display to the computer....
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Wall Mounting (Optional) NOTE: For use only with a UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket. To obtain a wall-mounting kit or height adjustment base, contact View Sonic® or your local dealer. Refer to the instruc...
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Using the 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 (exa...
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Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the on-screen OSD control settings. Standby Power On/Off Power light Blue = ON Amber = Power Saving Displays...
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Main Menu Controls Navigate through menu items by using the up/down ▲/▼ buttons. NOTE: Check the Main Menu items on your display OSD and refer to Main Menu Explanation below. Main Menu Explanation NOT...
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Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in the computer, the display model number, the serial number, and the View Sonic® website URL. See your graphics...
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Other Information Specifications Display Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix 2560 x 1440 Display, 0.273 mm pixel pitch Display Size Metric: 80 cm Imperial: 32” (31.5” viewable) Color Filter...
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Cleaning the Display • MAKE SURE THE DISPLAY IS TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUIDS DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR HOUSING. To clean the screen: 1. Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free...
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Troubleshooting No power • Make sure the power button (or switch) is ON. • Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the display. • Plug another electrical device into the power outlet to veri...
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Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. NOTE: You will need to provide the product serial number. T= Telephone Country/Region Website E...
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Limited Warranty View Sonic® Display What the warranty covers: View Sonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a ...
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Exclusion of damages: View Sonic's liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. View Sonic shall not be liable for: 1. Damage to other property caused by any defects in th...
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Mexico Limited Warranty View Sonic® Display What the warranty covers: View Sonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period...
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Contact Information for Sales & Authorized Service (Centro Autorizado de Servicio) within Mexico: Name, address, of manufacturer and importers: México, Av. de la Palma #8 Piso 2 Despacho 203, Corp...
