ViewBoard Troubleshooting
From ViewSonic Documentation
Remote control does not work
| Troubleshooting Checks | Yes/No | Possible Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Are there any obstacles between the remote control and display? | Yes | Remove the obstacle(s). |
| No | Aim the remote control at the display's IR receiver within the effective distance and angles when performing an operation. | |
| Are the batteries installed correctly? | Yes | If the remote control still does not work, try another set of new batteries to confirm the current batteries have power. |
| No | Install the batteries again. |
The display shuts down unexpectedly
| Troubleshooting Checks | Yes/No | Possible Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Is the display in sleep mode? | Yes | Re‑plug the video cable connecting to an external computer to wake the display up. |
| No | Check the power connection between the display and the power outlet. | |
| Is there a power outage in your area? | Yes | Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wait until the power outage is over before turning the display back on. |
| No | Try another power outlet or use some other electrical device to confirm the same power outlet is working. |
Touch is slow or inaccurate
| Troubleshooting Checks | Yes/No | Possible Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Is myViewBoard open? | Yes | Save the content, then restart the display. |
| No | Open the “Restart App“ from the taskbar on the external computer to re-launch the application with the last-edited content. If the touch function lag still occurs, restart the display. |
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| Does the display have dirt, dust, or moisture on the screen? | Yes | Follow the procedure in the “Maintenance” section to clean the screen. |
| No | Restart the display. |
The display is not responding to touch
| Troubleshooting Checks | Yes/No | Possible Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Is the USB Type C cable connected to the display? | Yes | Check that the cable is connected to the display’s USB Type C port that supports touch functionality. We recommend using the USB Type C cable that comes with the display to ensure optimal performance. |
| No | Connect the cable, ensuring a secure connection. Check that the cable supports data transfer. | |
| Is the HDMI or DisplayPort cable connected to the display? | Yes | Reconnect the included USB touch cable from the display to the external computer to turn on the touch function. |
| No | Connect both the video cable (HDMI or DisplayPort) and USB touch cable. |
Speakers are not working properly
| Troubleshooting Checks | Yes/No | Possible Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Does only one speaker have sound? | Yes | Try another audio cable or audio system to confirm the display’s speakers are still working. |
| No | Press the Volume button on the remote control to set the volume at a moderate level. | |
| Do both speakers have no sound? | Yes | Check that the audio source is correctly set on both the display and connected device, and that the connected device is turned on. |
| No | Restart the display. | |
| Is the display connected to a Bluetooth device? | Yes | Re‑pair the display with your Bluetooth device. |
| No | Check that the connected device is properly connected to the appropriate port of the display. | |
| Is there buzzing or whining noises? | Yes | Route the audio cable away from the display or power supply cable to prevent electrical interference. |
| No | Press the Volume button on the remote control to set the volume at a moderate level. |
Image is not displayed correctly
| Troubleshooting Checks | Yes/No | Possible Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Does the video cable appear damaged? | Yes | Replace the video cable. If the image is still not displayed correctly, restart the display. |
| No | Try a different video cable or use another video source to determine if the display is still working correctly. |