NEC LCD72VX, 92VX TCO’99, Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?, Flame retardants

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TCO’99

Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO’99 approved and la- belled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.

Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?

In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encourag- ing the adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during the manufacturing. Since it has not been possible for the majority of electronics equipment to be recycled in a satisfactory way, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter Nature.

There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the work (Internal) and natural (external) environ- ments. Since all methods of conventional electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste, etc.), it is vital to conserve energy. Electronics equipment in offices consume an enormous amount of energy since they are often left running continuously.

What does labelling involve?

This product meets the requirements for the TCO’99 scheme which provides for international and environmental labelling of personal computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Svenska Naturskydd- sforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National Energy Administration).

The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability, emission of electrical and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical and fire safety.

The environmental demands concern restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, bro- minated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental plan which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy. The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.

Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example, in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, physical and visual ergonomics and good usability.

Environmental Requirements

Flame retardants

Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. In turn, they delay the spread of fire. Up to thirty percent of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride and these are related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs, which are suspected to give rise to severe health effects, including reproductive damage in fisheating birds and mammals, due to the bio-accumulative* processes. Flame retardants have been found in human blood and

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Contents AccuSyncTM LCD72VX/92VX Index Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement FCC InformationContents Turn off the power to your computer Auto Adjust Contrast Auto AdjustQuick Start To attach the Base to the LCD StandFigure A.1 Tilt Remove Monitor Stand for MountingConnecting a Flexible Arm Removing the BaseControls Basic key functionOSM structure ButtonSelecting Tool allows you to get into the sub menu Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightnessIncrease or decreases Red. The change will appear on screen Indicates the model and serial numbers of your monitor Selecting Exit allows you exit OSM menu/sub menuOSM control menus are available in seven languages Safety Precautions and Maintenance Recommended UseGet regular eye checkups ErgonomicsSpecifications Monitor AccuSync LCD72VX SpecificationsMonitor AccuSync LCD92VX Specifications 1280 x 960*1 at 75 HzFeatures Troubleshooting No pictureReferences Limited Warranty Why do we have environmentally labelled computers? TCO’99What does labelling involve? Environmental RequirementsLead CadmiumMercury CFCs freonsDeclaration of the Manufacturer Disposing of your old NEC ProductsWithin the European Union Outside the European UnionAvertissement Informations FCCManuel de l’utilisateur Cordon d’alimentation Câble pour le signal vidéoContenu Mise en marche rapide Pour attacher la base au support LCDMise en marche rapide suite Étrier de câbleAttrapez des deux mains l’écran du moniteur par InclinerEnlever le support du moniteur pour le montage Enlever la Base Connexion d’un bras soupleReemplacez des vis Fiche TechniqueCommandes Fonction de la touche de baseStructure OSM BoutonLes menus de contrôle OSM sont disponibles en sept langues Commandes suiteLa sélection de Outil permet d’accéder au sous-menu Le numéro du modèle et le numéro de série y sont indigués Usage recommandé Consignes de sécurité et d’entretienUsage recommandé suite Utiliser un support de document placé près de l’écranNEC Display Solutions Fiche techniqueFiche technique suite Fonctions Dépannage Pas d’imageRéférences Garantie limitée Exigences environnementales Pourquoi des ordinateurs «éco-étiquetés»?Qu’est-ce qu’implique l’éco-étiquetage? TCO’99 suite PlombCadmium MercureAu sein de l’Union Européenne Déclaration du fabricantElimination des anciens produits NEC Déclaration DE Conformité Advertencia Información FCCManual del usuario ContenidosCable de Alimentación Señal de cable de Video Coloque el sujetador en la base Figura Inicio rápidoPara conectar la base al soporte del LCD Inicio rápido -continuación Cable de señal DVI No incluidoInclinación Cómo quitar el soporte del monitor para el montajeCómo quitar la base Cómo conectar un brazo flexibleEspecificaciones Nota Siempre quite la base cuando envíe el LCDControles Funciones básicas de las teclasEstructura OSM BotónControles -continuación Al seleccionar HERRAMIENTA, puede tener acceso al submenúIndica el modelo y los números de serie de su monitor Si selecciona SALIDA, puede salir del menú o submenú OSMLos menús de control OSM están disponibles en siete idiomas Uso recomendado Precauciones de seguridad y mantenimientoUso recomendado -continuación ErgonomíaEspecificaciones Especificaciones del Monitor AccuSync NotasEspecificaciones -continuación LCD92VXCaracterísticas Solución de problemas Sin imagenReferencias Garantía limitada Retardadores de llama ¿Qué implica esta certificación?Requisitos medioambientales Plomo CadmioMercurio CFCs freonesDeclaración del fabricante Cómo deshacerse de sus productos NEC antiguosDentro de la Unión Europea Fuera de la Unión EuropeaDeclaración DE Conformidad Declaration of Conformity