Sharp LC-39LE440U manual Precautions when transporting the TV, Caring for the Cabinet

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

•The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 2,073,600 pixels , giving you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product.

•Lightning — For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.

•Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

•To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the TV set.

•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items.

•Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain.

•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or

splashing.

No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.

• Do not insert foreign objects into the product. Inserting objects in the air vents or other openings may result in fire or electric shock. Exercise special caution when using the product around children.

Precautions when transporting the TV

•When transporting the TV, never carry it by holding or otherwise putting pressure onto the display. Be sure to always carry the TV by two people holding it with two hands — one hand on each side of the TV.

Caring for the Cabinet

•Use a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.) and gently wipe the surface of the cabinet.

•Using a chemical cloth (wet/dry sheet type cloth, etc.) may deform the components of the main unit cabinet or cause cracking.

•Wiping with a hard cloth or using strong force may scratch the surface of the cabinet.

•If the cabinet is very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.) soaked in neutral detergent diluted with water and thoroughly wrung out, and then wipe with a soft dry cloth.

•The cabinet is primarily made of plastic. Avoid using benzene, thinner, and other solvents, as these may deform the cabinet and cause the paint to peel off.

•Do not apply insecticides or other volatile liquids.

Also, do not allow the cabinet to remain in contact with rubber or vinyl products for a long period of time. Plasticizers inside the plastic may cause the cabinet to deform and cause the paint to peel off.

Caring for the Liquid Crystal panel

•Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling.

•Gently wipe the surface of the display panel with a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.). To protect the display panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners,

or a chemical cloth (wet/ dry sheet type cloth, etc.). This may damage the surface of the display panel.

• Wiping with a hard cloth or using strong force may scratch the surface of the display panel.

• Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the display panel when it is really dirty. (It may scratch the surface of the display panel when wiped strongly.)

•If the display panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which is commercially available, to clean it.

•To avoid scratching the frame or screen, please use a soft, lint free cloth for cleaning. Approved cleaning cloths are available directly from Sharp in single (00Z-LCD-CLOTH) or triple (00Z-LCD- CLOTH-3) packs.

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