Safety and Troubleshooting Information

Safety Precautions and Maintenance • Installation Locations • Correct Handling of the LCD

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Safety precautions and maintenance

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those

specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical

hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.

Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor:
Unplug the monitor, if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time.●
Unplug the monitor, if you need to clean it with a slightly damp cloth. Wiping the screen with a dry
cloth is possible when the power is off. However, never use alcohol, solvents, or ammonia-based
liquids.
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Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally when following the instructions
in this manual.
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The casing cover should be opened only by qualified service personnel.●
Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight and away from stoves or any other heat source.●
Remove any object that could fall into the vents or prevent proper cooling of the monitor’s electronics.●
Do not block the ventilation holes on the cabinet.●
Keep the monitor dry. To avoid electric shock, do not expose it to rain or excessive moisture.●
When positioning the monitor, make sure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible.●
If turning off the monitor by detaching power cable or DC power cord, wait for 6 seconds, then attach
the power cable or DC power cord for normal operation.
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To avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to the set, do not expose the monitor to rain or
excessive moisture.
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Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally when operating instructions of this
manual are followed.

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Installation Locations

Avoid Heat and Extreme Cold●
Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold.●
Avoid moving the LCD monitor between locations with large temperature differences. Choose a site
falling within the following temperature and humidity ranges.
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Safety & Troubleshooting
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