Safety Precautions,Maintenance &Recommended Use
Safety Precautions and Maintenance
FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND USING THE MLM300 LCD COLOR MONITOR:
•DO NOT OPEN THE MONITOR. There are no user serviceable parts inside and opening or removing covers may expose you to danger- ous shock hazards or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified ser- vice personnel.
•Do not spill any liquids into the cabinet or use your monitor near water.
•Do not insert objects of any kind into the cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points, which can be harmful or fatal or may cause electric shock, fire or equipment failure.
•Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord. Damage to the cord may cause shock or fire.
•Do not place this product on a sloping or unstable cart, stand or table, as the monitor may fall, causing serious damage to the monitor.
•When operating the MLM300 monitor with its AC
•In UK, use a
•Do not place any objects onto the monitor and do not use the monitor outdoors.
•The inside of the fluorescent tube located within the LCD monitor contains mercury.
•Do not bend power cord.
•Do not use monitor in high temperature, humid, dusty, or oily areas.
•If glass is broken, handle with care.
•Do not cover vent on monitor.
•If monitor or glass is broken, do not come in contact with the liquid crystal and handle with care.
•Allow adequate ventilation around the monitor so that heat can prop- erly dissipate. Do not block ventilated openings or place the monitor near a radiator or other heat sources. Do not put anything on top of monitor.
•The power cable connector is the primary means of detaching the system from the power supply. The monitor should be installed close to a power outlet which is easily accessible.
•Handle with care when transporting. Save packaging for transporting.
•Please follow the bylaws or rules of your municipality to dispose of the tube properly.
•Keep the holes on the back of the LCD clean of dirt and dust.
It is recommended to wipe holes with a soft cloth a minimum of once per year.
CAUTION
Immediately unplug your monitor from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
•When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
•If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the monitor.
•If the monitor has been exposed to rain or water.
•If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
•If the monitor does not operate normally by following operating instructions.
Recommended Use
CAUTION
CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THE FOL- LOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR:
•For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for
•Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 20 feet away. Blink often.
•Position the monitor at a 90˚ angle to windows and other light sources to minimize glare and reflections.
•Clean the LCD monitor surface with a
•Adjust the monitor’s brightness and contrast controls to enhance readability.
•Avoid displaying fixed patterns on the monitor for long periods of time to avoid image persistence (afterimage effects).
•Get regular eye checkups.
•The lamp of backlight contains mercury. Please handle it appro- priately in case of disposal.
Ergonomics
To realize the maximum ergonomics benefits, we recommend the fol- lowing:
•Use the preset Size and Position controls with standard signals
•Use the preset Color Setting
•Use
•Do not use primary color blue on a dark background, as it is difficult to see and may produce eye fatigue to insufficient con-
trast
For more detailed information on setting up a healthy work environment, write the American National Standard for Human Fac- tors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations –
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