LDM231-251 Using the Display

    From ViewSonic User Guide Database

    Turning the LED Display On/Off

    Turning on the display
    1. Ensure the power cord is connected and plugged into a power outlet.
    2. Press the Power    button to turn on the display.
    3. To turn the LED display off, press the Power    button again.

    Home Screen

    Home Screen UI
    Number Item Description
    1 Main Menu Access the Home Screen, APP Center, Settings, and Input Source.
    2 Quick Access[1] Quick access to WAN/LAN, Wi-Fi, Brightness, and Power.
    3 Date & Time Adjust and show or hide the Date & Time by going to: Settings > Device > Launcher Settings
    5 ViewSonic Logo Show or hide the logo by going to: Settings > Device > Launcher Settings

    Notes

    1. Only supported by keyboard and mouse.

    Navigating the Home Screen

    Remote Control

    The remote control can be used to easily navigate the Home Screen. When using the remote control, ensure it is kept within the IR receiver range as shown below:

    Remote Control's IR receiver range

    Keyboard and Mouse

    When connected to the USB Type-A port of the display, a keyboard and mouse can also be used to navigate the Home Screen.

    USB Type A connection

    An orange mouse pointer will appear on the display when used:

    • The left mouse button will confirm actions.
    • The right mouse button will go back to the previous layer.
    Orange mouse pointer on Home Screen

    APP Center

    Installed applications will be in the App Center.

    Click the APP center to display all installed apps
    Icon Name Description
    Setting icon
    Settings Adjust and view the display's settings.
    Chromium icon
    Chromium Web Browser.
    Folders icon
    Folders File explorer.
    vSweeper icon
    vSweeper Resources management tool.
    Miracast icon
    Miracast Wireless screen mirroring.
    OfficeSuite icon
    OfficeSuite Create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
    myViewBoard Display icon
    myViewBoard Display Wireless mirror your desktop.
    myViewBoard Manager icon
    myViewBoard Manager Remote device management
    vCast icon
    vCast Receive casted content from other devices.
    Note: Pre-installed applications are subject to change without notice.

    Input Source

    Home Screen UI

    The display supports eight input sources: Home, HDMI 1,HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, and Custom.

    Note: The Custom input source is used to quickly access custom applications. To select the custom application, go to: Settings > Device > Signage Display > Custom App.

    Settings

    Adjust and view the display's settings.

    The location of Settings on Home Screen
    Settings UI
    Menu Description
    Network View and adjust Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wireless Hotspot, Bluetooth, and Miracast settings.
    Dehumidification Service View and adjust dehumidification settings and start the dehumidification process.
    Device View and adjust Signage Display, System Tools, Display, Apps, Audio, Physical Keyboard, Input method, and Launcher settings.
    System View and adjust Date & Time and About settings.

    Settings Menu Tree

    Setting Menu Options

    Network

    Settings UI
    Sub-menu Description
    Ethernet

    Enable or disable Ethernet and configure it.

    Ethernet Settings

    Wi-Fi

    Open the Wi-Fi selection interface to enable or disable Wi-Fi and connect to a Wi-Fi network.

    Wi-Fi Settings

    You can also select Add Network in the Wi-Fi selection screen to manually add a Wi-Fi network.

    Add Network Settings

    Wireless Hotspot

    Enable or disable Wireless Wi-Fi Hotspot. Once enabled, the hotspot name will be displayed and can be connected to.

    Wireless Hotspot Settings

    Bluetooth[1]

    Enable or disable Bluetooth. Once enabled, available devices will be displayed and can be connected to.

    Wireless Hotspot Settings

    Miracast

    Enable or disable Miracast.

    Miracast Settings

    Notes

    1. The volume of a connected Bluetooth speaker cannot be adjusted with the remote control.

    Dehumidification Service

    Dehumidification UI
    Sub-menu Menu Option
    Dehumidification Settings

    Set the dehumidification level or shut it down.

    Dehumidification Level Settings

    Begin Dehumidification

    Manually start the dehumidification process

    Turn on dehumidification

    Device

    Device UI
    Sub-menu Menu Option
    Signage Display Signage Display Settings

    General Settings
    Set the Signage Display Name and Boot Logo.

    Source Settings
    Set the application to open when the Custom input source is selected.

    Credential Settings
    View and clear credentials and install from storage.

    Security
    Review privacy and copyright protections, allow external USB storage and installing applications from unknown sources.

    System Tools System Tool Settings

    Clear Storage
    Clear storage space from both internal and external storage.

    Reset
    Reset the display to its default factory values.

    Import & Export
    Import or export the display’s settings.

    Clone
    Copy media files from the display.

    Display Display Settings

    Font Size
    Set the font size for the display.

    Screensaver
    Enable or disable a screensaver.

    Apps

    View information about the display’s running, downloaded, or all applications.

    Apps Settings

    Physical Keyboard

    View and select a keyboard input method.

    Physical Keyboard Settings

    Launcher Settings Launcher Settings

    ViewSonic Logo
    Display or hide the ViewSonic logo on the Home Screen.

    Date & Time
    Display or hide the Date & Time on the Home Screen.

    Theme
    Set the theme for the Home Screen.

    Input Method View and select an input method.

    System

    System UI
    Sub-menu Menu Option
    Date & Time Date and Time Settings

    Select Time Zone
    Set the display’s time zone.

    NTP Server
    View NTP service information.

    About Device

    View information about the display and update the system locally or online.

    About Device Settings