Samsung 730MP manual Environmental requirements Flame retardants, Ergonomics

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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 the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs. Both the flame retardants containing bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise to severe health effects, including reproductive damage in fish-eating birds and mammals, due to the bio-accumulative* processes. Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus development may occur.

The relevant TCO'99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with organically bound bromine or chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed in the printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available.

Cadmium**

Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour-generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries, the colour-generating layers of display screens and the electrical or electronics components must not contain any cadmium.

Mercury**

Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labelled unit. There is however one exception. Mercury is, for the time being, permitted in the back light system of flat panel monitors as today there is no commercially available alternative. TCO aims on removing this exception when a Mercury free alternative is available.

CFCs (freons)

The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with e.g. increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as a consequence.

Lead**

Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO'99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.

TCO'03-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO'03 applied model only)

Congratulations!

The display you have just purchased carries the TCO'03 Displays label. This means that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the impact on our natural environment.

Some of the features of the TCO'03 Display requirements:

Ergonomics

Good visual ergonomics and image quality in order to improve the working environment for the user and to reduce sight and strain problems. Important parameters are luminance, contrast, resolution, reflectance, colour rendition and image stability.

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Contents Install Drivers Install Programs Do not use a damaged or loose plug PowerPlace the monitor on a flat and stable surface InstallationDo not drop the monitor when moving it Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacleDo not spray water or detergent directly on the monitor CleanSet down the monitor carefully Do not place the monitor face downOthers Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinetNever insert anything metallic into the monitor openings Excessively loud volume levels may damage hearing Contact a service center Monitor & Wiselink Manual Quick Setup GuideUnpacking Option BENTER/FM Radio FrontWiselink MenuSource Enter / FM RadioPC connection terminal RearPower Remote ControlRemote Control11. Source 12. Info Power ChannelMode Power MuteSizeinfo Positionexit StillPC / DVI Mode M/B MagicBright PCEXIT/ DVI Mode M/B MagicBright17. P.SIZE Not available in PC/DVI Mode 20. S.MODE Sound ModeConnecting the monitor Connecting AV Devices Connecting to a MacintoshPage Page Using the Stand Page Page Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows NT Linux Page Page Natural Color Page Video Component OSD Description PlayExt. Scart is mainly used in Europe Video Component DVIOSD Contrast Adjust the ContrastAdjust the Brightness Brightness according to personal preferenceZoom Description Play Mode169 NormalSound BBE LNA STD HRC IRC AFNArea Setup-Area ConfigurationAvailable in PC Mode Only Image Reset Color Reset Play DescriptionOverview Initialization of Wiselink Mode Connecting Wiselink Connecting USB port OSD Mode Photo Playback Music File Playback Movie File Playback Wiselink Setup Photo Slide Effect Screen Saver Troubleshooting Wiselink Self-Test Feature Check Self-Test Feature CheckNot Supported Mode Display Adapter Driver Maintenance and CleaningMode Shows noise signals Symptoms and Recommended ActionsProblems related to Installation Mode Function normally TV signal is not receivedNo sound Problems related to Remote ControlRemote control buttons do Screen is blank and isHow can I change the function? Frequency? TheQ &remoteA control buttons do not respondGeneral Input Signal, TerminatedPreset Timing Modes PowerSaverBroadcasting Systems Display ModeSecam Service Italy FranceGermany HungaryThailand PortugalSouth Africa SWEDEN/DENMARK/NORWAY/FINLANDBtsc TermsEiaj Catv For Better DisplayVHF/UHF Authority User Information FCC Information User InstructionsIC Compliance Notice PCT Notice Why do we have environmentally-labelled monitors? MPR II Compliance European NoticeEurope OnlyCadmium What does labelling involve?Environmental Requirements LeadCFCs freons Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?TCO Development Ergonomics Environmental requirements Flame retardantsTCO03 Recycling Information TCO03 applied model only EnergyEmissions EcologyTransport and Storage Limitations Video In / RS 232 / Video OutPower Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode What is Image retention ?Suggestions for specific applications