Safety and Precautions
3
Environmental Conditions
•
The LCD monitor can be operated at ambient temperatures between
+41°F
and
+95°F
(5° C to 35° C) and at a relative humidity between 20% and 85% (without condensation).
•
When switched off, the monitor can be stored 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 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
temperature or humidity
may result in
condensation forming on the inside of the LCD monitor which could cause an
electrical short-circuit.
Connecting
Please pay attention:
Parts of the device are still active, even if the power supply is switched
off.
Pull the power supply cable
out of the socket to interrupt the power to your LCD monitor
or to release the device from voltage completely.
•
Do not open the housing of the power supply. An open housing presents a lethal hazard from electrical
shock. There are no parts inside to be cleaned or serviced.
•
Operate your LCD monitor using only 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
a power surge protector in order
to protect your LCD
monitor from damage resulting from
voltage surges
or
lightning
.
•
To interrupt the LCD monitor from the power supply disconnect the cable from the socket.
•
To avoid power consumption when the device is switched off either pull out the power plug when the de-
vice is not used or connect the device to a power surge protector.
•
The power
outlet
must be in the vicinity of your LCD monitor and within reach of the power cables.
DO
NOT attempt to stretch the power cables to reach a power outlet
.
•
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 them.
•
To avoid cable damage
do not place any objects
or furniture on the cable
.
•
Your device has an On/Off switch. The LCD monitor can be switched on or off by means of it.
No elec-
tricity
is consumed if the switch is at
OFF
(0). Set the On/Off switch to
OFF
or use a power surge pro-
tector to avoid consuming electricity when the equipment has been switched off.
Standards/Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
Your monitor fulfils the requirements for electro-magnetic compatibility and electrical safety specified in the
following standards:
EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 60950, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
UL60950 / CAN CSA 22.2 No 60950, FCC
•
When connecting ensure that Guidelines for Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (
EMC
)
are observed.
•
Provide an interval of at least 3.3 feet from
high-frequency and magnetic sources of interference
(television sets, loudspeakers, mobile telephones, etc.) in order to avoid malfunctions and data loss.
•
Carefully insert the VGA cable straight into the VGA socket of your computer with slight pressure. Please
pay attention that the cable and socket match exactly. Due to the asymmetrical shape there is only one
way to fit the cable into the port. If the alignment fails, don't use excessive force. Excessive force may
damage some pins and destroy the cable. Please tighten both screws of the plug by hand.
Ergonomics
•
This monitor complies with all relevant regulations such as DIN EN ISO 9241-3, DIN EN ISO 9241-7 and
DIN EN ISO 9241-8.
•
While working with screens you should
take breaks periodically
to avoid tension and fatigue.
•
In order to reduce eye strain and to assure a convenient working area you should
avoid glare, reflec-
tions
and
strong contrasts
on the screen.
For more detailed information on workplace ergonomics, see
page 9.
