19 Inch TFT Color Monitor Operating Instructions © 2006 All rights reserved. This manual is protected by Copyright. The Copyright is owned by Medion®. Trademarks: MS-DOS® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft®. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel®. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Medion® makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Medion® shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Medion® assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by Medion®. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. 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Contents: Notes on these instructions............................................................................................ 1 Our Target Group .......................................................................................................... 1 Quality....................................................................................................................... 1 Service ...................................................................................................................... 1 Purpose of use................................................................................................................ 1 Included Equipment ....................................................................................................... 1 Safety Instructions......................................................................................................... 2 Operating Safety ........................................................................................................... 2 Setting up location......................................................................................................... 2 Repair .......................................................................................................................... 3 Intended Environment .................................................................................................... 3 Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 3 Standards/Electro-Magnetic Compatibility ......................................................................... 4 FCC Compliance Statement........................................................................................... 5 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 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 / DVI Signal Cable ............................................................................ 8 Connecting Audio Cable ............................................................................................ 8 Connecting the Power Supply..................................................................................... 9 Positioning of the Monitor ............................................................................................... 9 Your posture............................................................................................................... 9 Controls........................................................................................................................ 11 Setting the TFT Monitor ................................................................................................ 12 OSD Menu .................................................................................................................. 12 Saving Energy............................................................................................................. 14 Service ......................................................................................................................... 15 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................... 15 Localize the Cause..................................................................................................... 15 Check Connections and Cables .................................................................................... 15 Errors And Possible Causes ......................................................................................... 15 Do you require additional support ? ................................................................................ 16 Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 17 Recycling...................................................................................................................... 17 Specifications ............................................................................................................... 17 Guarantee .................................................................................................................... 18 Pixel Defects on TFTs ................................................................................................... 18 Liability limitations....................................................................................................... 20 Copying this manual .................................................................................................... 20 ii Notes on these instructions Please read through these Instructions carefully and pay attention to all the listed information. You will ensure the reliable operation and a long life expectancy of your TFT monitor in this way. Always keep these Instructions monitor ready to hand, near to your TFT. Keep the Instructions for Operation well, in order to be able to pass them on to the new owner if you sell the TFT monitor. We have arranged these instructions so that you can quickly find the subject related information in the table of contents. The purpose of these instructions is helping you operate your TFT display safely, quickly and easily. Our Target Group These instructions are intended for initial users as well as advanced users. Regardless of the possible professional utilization, this display is intended for private use only. Quality We focused on great features, ease of use and reliability in manufacturing your TFT monitor. The balanced hardware and software concept offers you an advanced display design which will provide you a great deal of pleasure for your work and entertainment. We are pleased to welcome you as our newest customer. Thank you for choosing our company. Service Service and support will be available every time you use your new TFT Display. Contact us, we will be glad to help. This manual contains a separate chapter on the subject of service beginning on page 15. Purpose of use This device is only suitable for using in dry, internal rooms. This TFT display is intended for personal use only. It not intended for commercial use in a heavy industry environment. Use under extreme environmental conditions can result in damage to your device. Included Equipment Please check your new TFT Display for completeness. Notify us within 14 days after purchase if it is not complete. With your TFT monitor you receive: · TFT screen · Connection cable · DVI cable · 15-wired Sub-D cable · Audio cable · Monitor base · Guarantee card · CD with operating instructions and drivers NOTES ON THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Safety Instructions Operating Safety · Do not allow children to play unattended on electrical equipment. Children may not always correctly recognize danger. · Never open the housing of the TFT monitor (electric shock, short-circuit and the danger of fire)! · Do not insert any objects through the slots and openings into the inside of the TFT (electrical shock, short-circuit and the danger of fire)! · Slots and openings in the TFT monitor are for ventilation purpose. Do not cover these openings, as otherwise this may lead to overheating (overheating, danger of fire)! · This TFT monitor is 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. Contact Customer Services, if: · the power cord is burnt or damaged · fluids have leaked into the monitor · the TFT monitor does not work properly · the TFT display is dropped or the housing damaged Setting up location · In the first hours of operation, new devices may emit a typical, unavoidable but completely harmless smell, which will decline increasingly in the course of time. We recommend you to ventilate the room regularly, in order to counteract the formation of the smell. During the development of this product, we have made sure that the applicable limits are clearly fallen below. · Keep your TFT 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 TFT monitor. · Do not operate your device in the open air, because external influences, such as rain, snow, etc. could damage the device. · Do not place any containers filled with liquid (vases or similar containers) on the device. The container could tip over and liquid can impair electrical safety. · Do not place any open sources of fire (candles or similar objects) on the device. · Pay attention to sufficiently large clearances in the wall cupboard. Maintain a minimum clearance of 10 cm around the device for sufficient ventilation. · Place and operate all units on a stable, level and vibration-free surface in order to avoid the TFT 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 TFT monitor in order to avoid tension and fatigue. 2 ENGLISH Repair · Leave all repairs of your TFT monitor to authorized and qualified personnel only. · Should a repair be necessary, please contact one of our authorized service partners only. Intended Environment · The TFT 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). · After transporting your TFT 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 TFT monitor which could cause an electrical short-circuit. 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 TFT monitor or to release the device from voltage completely. · Operate your TFT monitor mains (power supply) only on grounded sockets with AC 100-240V~/ 50-60 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 TFT monitor from damage resulting from voltage surges or lightning. · To interrupt the TFT monitor from mains (power supply) disconnect the plug from the socket. · To avoid power consumption when the device is switched off either pull out the power plug when the device is not used or connect the device ...