Planar PT1503Z manual Your New Planar LCD Monitor, Unpacking, Identifying Components, Chapter

CHAPTER 1

Your New Planar LCD Monitor

Your New Planar LCD Monitor!

Your New Planar LCD Monitor has been designed to be versatile, ergonomic and user-friendly. Your New Planar LCD Monitor is capable of displaying most standards, from 640 x 480 VGA to 1024 x 768 XGA. The digital controls located on the front panel allow the user to easily adjust the Monitor’s display parameters. Your New Planar LCD Monitor’s small footprint allows you more room in your workspace for other peripherals. Lightweight and compact, your New Planar LCD Monitor is the perfect solution for users on the go. You can use your New Planar LCD Monitor for everything from making business presentations to playing computer games. The two stereo speakers allow you to further expand your computer’s multimedia capabilities by connecting your computer’s Audio out port to your New Planar LCD Monitor’s Audio in port. If you have a complete full workstation, your New Planar LCD Monitor has the additional feature of an optional wall-mountable stand for added convenience.

The architecture of your New Planar LCD Monitor incorporates an LCD panel that produces a clear display with low radiation emission, limiting health concerns. With its low power consumption, your New Planar LCD Monitor helps you reduce your power bill.

Unpacking

Before you unpack your New Planar LCD Monitor, prepare a suitable workspace for your New Planar LCD Monitor and computer. You need a stable, level and clean surface near a wall outlet. Even though your New Planar LCD Monitor uses very little power, you should put it in a location that allows sufficient airflow to ensure that your New Planar LCD Monitor and your computer do not become too hot. Set up your New Planar LCD Monitor so that the panel does not face a window where sunlight often comes in. The glare caused by sunlight reflecting off your New Planar LCD Monitor’s screen will make it difficult to see.

Using a computer for an extended period of time with a poor workstation set-up and incorrect working habits can cause health problems. The science of ergonomics studies the relationship between health and a suitable working environment. There is a section on ergonomics at the end of this chapter. For more information on ergonomics, contact your nearest computer bookstore, or local library. The Internet also has information on this and other subjects.

After you unpack your New Planar LCD Monitor; make sure the following items are included in the box and in good condition:

•LCD Monitor

•Monitor-to-PC signal cable

•1.5M Stereo Jack Audio Cable

•AC Adapter

•Power cord

•This Planar User’s Manual

If you find that any of these items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Do not throw away the packing material or shipping carton in case you need to ship or store your New Planar LCD Monitor in the future.

Identifying Components

Your New Planar LCD Monitor has been designed to provide easy access to all controls and peripheral ports. The following figures will help you identify your New Planar LCD Monitor’s controls and ports.

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