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1. Important
This electronic user’s guide is intended for
anyone who uses the Philips monitor. Take time
to read this user manual before you use your
monitor. It contains important information and
notes regarding operating your monitor.
The Philips guarantee applies provided the
product is handled properly for its intended use,
in accordance with its operating instructions and
upon presentation of the original invoice or cash
receipt, indicating the date of purchase, dealer’s
name and model and production number of the
product.
1.1 Safety precautions and mainte-
nance
Warnings
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.
Operation
• Please Keep the monitor ou t of direct
sunlight, very st rong bright lights and
away from any other heat source . Lengthy
exposure to this type of env ironment may
result in discolorati on and damage to the
monitor.
• Remove any object that could fa ll into
ventilation holes or preve nt proper cooling
of the monitor’s electr onics.
• Do not block the ventilation h oles on the
cabinet.
• When positioning the mo nitor, make sure
the power plug and outlet ar e easily ac-
cessible.
• If turning off the moni tor by detaching the
power cable or DC power cord, wa it for 6
seconds before attachi ng the power cable
or DC power cord for normal ope ration.
• Please use approved power cor d provided
by Philips all the time. If your p ower cord
is missing, please conta ct with your local
service center. (Please r efer to Customer
Care Consumer Infor mation Center)
• Do not subject the monito r to severe
vibration or high impac t conditions during
operation.
• Do not knock or drop the moni tor during
operation or trans portation.
Maintenance
• To protect your monitor from poss ible
damage, do not put excessive p ressure on
the LCD panel. When moving your m oni-
tor, grasp the frame to lif t; do not lift the
monitor by placing your hand or f ingers on
the LCD panel.
• Unplug the monitor if you ar e not going to
use it for an extensive pe riod of time.
• Unplug the monitor if you nee d to clean it
with a slightly damp cloth . The screen may
be wiped with a dry cloth w hen the power
is off. However, never use organic s olvent,
such as, alcohol, or ammon ia-based liquids
to clean your monitor.
• To avoid the risk of shock or permanent
damage to the set, do not expose the
monitor to dust, rain, water, or excessive
moisture environment.
• If your monitor gets wet, wipe it with dry
cloth as soon as possible.
• If foreign substance or water gets in your
monitor, please turn the power off immedi-
ately and disconnect the power cord. Then,
remove the foreign substance or water, and
send it to the maintenance center.
• Do not store or use the monitor in loca-
tions exposed to heat, direct sunlight or
extreme cold.
• In order to maintain the b est performance
of your monitor and use it for a long er life-
time, please use the moni tor in a location
that falls within the foll owing temperature
and humidity ranges .