Philips 150X3M user manual TCO 99 Information, Why do we have environmentally labeled computers?

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Regulatory Information

TCO '99 Information

(For 150P3A, 150P3E, 150B3B, 150B3E, 150B3M, 150S3F)

Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO '99 approved and labeled 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 labeled computers?

In many countries, environmental labeling has become an established method for encouraging 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 their manufacture. Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority of electronics equipment, 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) environments. Since all methods of electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (e.g. acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste), it is vital to save energy. Electronics equipment in offices is often left running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy.

What does labeling involve?

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

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

The environmental demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated 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 policy 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.

Labeled 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.

Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from:

TCO Development

SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07

Email (Internet): development@tco.se

Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labeled products may also be obtained via the

Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/

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Environmental Requirements

Flame retardants

Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay

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Contents File///D/03771/english/150x3m/index.htm 9/13/2002 14815 PM Safety and Troubleshooting Information Safety precautions and maintenanceInstallation Locations About This Manual About This GuideNotational Descriptions Return to TOP Product Features Technical SpecificationsProduct Information Audio User definable modes Physical Specifications Automatic Power SavingPower Used SyncPin Signal Assignment Pin AssignmentProduct Views Physical FunctionHeight adjustment Installing your LCD Monitor Front View Product DescriptionSide View Audio Mic out VGA DC 12Vin DVI-D Headphone JackRear View Optimizing PerformanceMore about FPsetup01.exe On-Screen Display Description of the On Screen DisplayOSD Tree Page Digital signal input Page Customer Care & Warranty North America Canada USAColor temperature GlossaryEnergy Star Computers Programme Device Vertical refresh rate Installing Your LCD monitor driver Download and PrintPrinting instructions Installing FPadjust Program To install FPadjust ProgramFAQs Frequently Asked Questions General FAQsFAQs Frequently Asked Questions Screen Adjustments Compatibility with other Peripherals LCD Panel Technology FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Ergonomics, Ecology, and Safety Standards Return to TOP Troubleshooting Common ProblemsImaging Problems Screen is too bright or too dark An after-image appears An after-image remains after the power has been turned offHorizontal flicker appears Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots remainsPage Regulatory Information TCO 95 InformationTCO Development Unit Environmental RequirementsWhy do we have environmentally labeled computers? TCO 99 InformationCE Declaration of Conformity CadmiumEnergy Star Declaration Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice U.S. OnlyCommission Federale de la Communication FCC Declaration EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic OnlyVcci Notice Japan Only Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice MIC Notice South Korea OnlyNorth Europe Information VarningBsmi Notice Taiwan Only Ergonomie Hinweis nur DeutschlandEnd-of-Life Disposal Information for UK only EarthedOther Related Information Information for Users in the U. SInformation for Users outside the U.S Pixels and Subpixels Philips Pixel Defect PolicyPhilips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Types of Pixel DefectsProximity of Pixel Defects Pixel Defect TolerancesTotal DOT Defects Connecting to Your PC Accessory PackConnecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC Return to TOP Getting Started Getting StartedFor Windows XP Return to TOP Your International Philips F1rst Choice Warranty Thank you for purchasing this Philips monitorYour International Guarantee Limited Warranty Computer Monitor WHO is COVERED? What is COVERED?Before Requesting Service Philips Customer Care Center, P. O. Box 2976, Longview, TX F1rst Choice Contact Information Consumer Information Centers Brasil AntillesArgentina ChileUruguay ParaguayPeru VenezuelaBangladesh Fax 21-656NEW Zealand ChinaIndia Phone 91-20-712 2048 ext Fax 91-20-712Hong Kong IndonesiaMalaysia Domestic toll free 1-800-10-PHILIPS or 1-800-10-744Korea PakistanThailand SingaporeTaiwan MoroccoDubai Egypt
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