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Contents: SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................... 1 Operating Safety ...............................................................................................................1 Repair .............................................................................................................................. 1 Notes for Service Engineers .............................................................................................. 1 Point of use .................................................................................................................... 2 Environmental conditions.................................................................................................. 2 Connecting .....................................................................................................................2 Recycling and Disposal ....................................................................................................... 2 Standards/Electro-Magnetic Compatibility ........................................................................... 3 Precautions....................................................................................................................... 3 Important Additional Safety Instructions ............................................................................... 3 FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................... 4 Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................. 4 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................5 Notes on these instructions ................................................................................................. 5 Our Target Group ............................................................................................................ 5 Quality........................................................................................................................... 5 Service .......................................................................................................................... 5 Included Equipment ........................................................................................................... 5 Performance Characteristics ................................................................................................ 5 START-UP ........................................................................................................................... 6 Preparations on Your Computer ........................................................................................... 6 Supported Monitor Settings............................................................................................... 6 Display Properties ........................................................................................................... 6 Fixing the Monitor base ...................................................................................................... 8 Connecting the Monitor....................................................................................................... 8 Connecting VGA Signal Cable......................................................................................... 8 Connecting Audio Cable ................................................................................................ 8 Connecting the Power Supply ........................................................................................ 8 Positioning of the Monitor ................................................................................................... 9 Your posture...................................................................................................................9 Working Ergonomics ...................................................................................................... 10 CONTROLS........................................................................................................................ 11 SETTING THE LCD MONITOR ............................................................................................... 11 OSD Menu (On screen display, all pictures similar) ............................................................... 11 Saving Energy................................................................................................................. 12 SERVICE........................................................................................................................... 13 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................... 13 Finding the problem....................................................................................................... 13 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 13 Do you require additional Support ? ................................................................................. 14 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 15 Guarantee ...................................................................................................................... 16 Liability limitations ........................................................................................................ 16 Copying this manual ...................................................................................................... 16 Pixel Defects on LCDs (TFT-Displays) ............................................................................... 17 Device At the end of its life, the appliance must not be disposed of in household rubbish. Enquire about the options for environmentally-friendly disposal. ii SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS Please read through this section carefully and follow the instructions given. In this way you will guarantee reliable operation and a long life for your LCD monitor. Always keep these instructions handy and close by your LCD monitor. Keep the instructions and the packaging so that if you sell or give away your LCD monitor you can give them to the new owner. OPERATING SAFETY · Never open the housing of the LCD monitor! When the housing is open there is a danger of injury from electric shock! · Do not insert any objects through the slots and openings into the inside of the LCD. This may lead to an electrical short-circuit or even fire resulting in damage to your LCD monitor. · Slots and openings in the LCD monitor are for ventilation purpose. Do not cover these openings, as otherwise this may lead to overheating. · Do not allow children to play unattended on electrical equipment. Children may not always correctly recognize danger. · This LCD monitor is intended for personal use only. It not intended for commercial use in a heavy industry environment. · An injury hazard exists when the display breaks. Wear protective gloves to pack the broken parts and send them into your service center for proper disposal. Then wash your hands with soap, because it is possible for chemicals to escape. · Never exert pressure on the display. This could break the monitor. · Do not touch the display with your fingers or with sharp objects to avoid damage. Please proceed as outlined in the "Customer Service" section: if the power cable overheats or is damaged if liquid has gotten into the monitor if the LCD monitor is dropped or the housing damaged REPAIR · Leave all repairs of your LCD monitor to authorized and qualified personnel only. · Should a repair be necessary, please contact one of our authorized service partners only. NOTES FOR SERVICE ENGINEERS · Before opening the housing, disconnect the monitor from all power sources and remove any connecting cables. If the monitor has not been disconnected from the power outlet before being opened, there is a danger to life through electric shock. There is also a risk of damage to the components. Internal components of the LCD monitor may be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Carry out system upgrades and changes in an ESD-protected workshop. If no such workshop is available, wear an antistatic wrist strap or touch a highly conductive metal object. We can repair damage sustained by inappropriate handling for a fee. Use only original spare parts. · · SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS 1 POINT OF USE · Keep your LCD monitor and all units connected to it away from moisture and avoid dust, heat and direct sunlight. Failure to observe these instructions can lead to malfunctions or damage to the LCD monitor. · Place and operate all units on a stable, level and vibration-free surface in order to avoid the LCD monitor from falling. · Avoid dazzle, reflections, extreme light/dark contrast in order to save your eyes and ensure a pleasant, ergonometric work station. · Take regulator breaks when working with your LCD monitor in order to avoid tension and fatigue. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS · The LCD monitor can be operated at an ambient temperatures of between +41°F and +95°F (5° C to 35° C) and at a relative humidity of between 20% and 85% (without condensation). · When switched off, the monitor can be stored at between -4°F and +140°F (-20° C - +60° C), up to the maximum height of 39,000 ft (12,000 m) above sea level at a relative humidity of between 20% and 80% (without condensation). · After transporting your LCD monitor please wait until it has assumed the ambient temperature before connecting and switching it on. Extremely high variations in the temperature or humidity may result in condensation forming on the inside of the LCD monitor which could cause an electrical short-circuit. CONNECTING Observe the following instructions to connect your LCD monitor properly: POWER SUPPLY · Please pay attention: Pats of the device are still live, even if the mains switch is switched off. Pull the mains plug out of the socket, to interrupt the power supply to your LCD monitor or to release the device from voltage completely. · Operate your LCD monitor mains (power supply) only on grounded sockets with AC 100-240V~/ 5060 Hz. If you are not sure about the power supply at your location, check with your power company. · For additional safety we recommend use of an excessive voltage protection device to protect your LCD monitor from damage resulting from voltage surges or lightning. · To interrupt the LCD monitor from mains (power supply) disconnect the plug from the socket. · The power socket must be in the vicinity of your LCD monitor and within reach of the power cables. DO NOT stretch the power cables tightly to reach a power socket. · If you use an extension cable, ensure that it fulfills the VDE requirements. Please ask your electrician. · You should lay the LCD Monitor cables in a manner that no one can trip or step on it. · To avoid damage of cable do not place any objects or furniture on the cable. · Your device has an On and Off switch. The LCD monitor can be switched on or off by means of it. No electricity is consumed if the switch is at OFF (0). RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL This appliance and its packaging was produced mostly from materials which can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner and be professionally recycled. After its use the computer will be taken back and recycled or use will be made of its useful material, if it is returned in a condition corresponding to its intended use. Parts not usable will be properly disposed of. Should you have any questions concerning the disposal please contact your dealer or our service. 2 ENGLISH STANDARDS/ELECTRO-MAG ...