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Contents |
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About this guide .......................................................................... |
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Who should use this guide?............................................................... |
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How should I use this guide? ............................................................ |
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What about text conventions? .......................................................... |
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Setting up your monitor.............................................................. |
1 |
Check the carton contents................................................................. |
2 |
Attach the stand................................................................................ |
2 |
Get acquainted.................................................................................. |
4 |
Connect the monitor ......................................................................... |
6 |
Looking at features ..................................................................... |
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Plug and Play.................................................................................. |
10 |
Ergonomic design ........................................................................... |
10 |
Optimized power management ........................................................ |
11 |
Reduced emissions.......................................................................... |
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Multiple frequency technology ........................................................ |
12 |
Adjusting the monitor ............................................................... |
13 |
Access the On-Screen Display......................................................... |
14 |
Control panel buttons................................................................ |
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On-Screen Display .................................................................... |
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Use the On-Screen Display ............................................................. |
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The status display...................................................................... |
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The control menu...................................................................... |
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How to adjust your monitor ........................................................... |
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Contrast control ....................................................................... |
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Brightness control .................................................................... |
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Horizontal size control ............................................................. |
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Vertical size control ................................................................. |
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Horizontal position control....................................................... |
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Vertical position control ........................................................... |
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Pincushion control.................................................................... |
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Trapezoid control..................................................................... |
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Red gain control....................................................................... |
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Green gain control.................................................................... |
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Color switch control................................................................. |
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Degauss ................................................................................... |
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Reset........................................................................................ |
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Solving problems ....................................................................... |
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Solving common problems ............................................................. |
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Getting help ................................................................................... |
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Working safely............................................................................ |
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Safety precautions.......................................................................... |
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Setting up a healthy work environment........................................... |
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Monitor specifications ............................................................... |
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Index |
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iv Contents
About this guide
This guide describes how to set up and use your new NEC C Series monitor.
Who should use this guide?
We’ve written this guide for anyone who wants to learn about using the NEC C Series monitor.
How should I use this guide?
We suggest that you read:
T“Setting up your monitor” for a list of what comes in the carton with your monitor and for directions on connecting the monitor.
T“Looking at features” for descriptions of the special features that are built into your monitor.
T“Adjusting the monitor” for directions on using the monitor’s control buttons and the On-Screen Display.
T“Solving problems” to find the likely solution if you encounter a problem.
T“Working safely” for the precautions you should take when using any equipment, and for tips on setting up a healthy and comfortable environment.
T“Monitor specifications” for details about the characteristics and capabilities of your monitor.
About this guide v
What about text conventions?
This guide uses the following text conventions.
T Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:
! WARNING
Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life.
! CAUTION
Cautions indicate situations that can damage the hardware or software.
Note: Notes give important information about the material being described.
TNames of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard, for example, Ctrl, Alt, or Enter.
TText or keystrokes that you enter appear in boldface type. For example, type return and press Enter.
TMouse input is a single click of the left mouse button unless indicated otherwise.
vi About this guide
Setting up your monitor
Your NEC C Series color monitor is easy to set up. See the following sections to:
Tcheck out the items that come in the carton
Tattach the monitor stand to the monitor
Tget acquainted with the features on the front and rear of the monitor
Tconnect the monitor to your computer.
Setting up your monitor 1
Check the carton contents
In addition to this guide, the carton contains the following items:
TNEC C Series color monitor
Tmonitor stand
Tpower cable
Tsignal cable
Tregistration card (please fill out and return as soon as possible).
Make sure you have these items before you attach the monitor stand and set up the monitor. Please save the original box and packing materials in case you ever need to transport or ship the monitor.
Attach the stand
Your NEC C Series monitor comes with a stand that allows you to adjust the monitor horizontally and vertically for optimum viewing.
Use the following steps to attach the stand to the monitor.
1.Make sure your monitor is powered off and all cables are disconnected.
2.Place the monitor face down on a flat, smooth, clean, and stable surface.
T Use care to avoid scratching the monitor screen.
T Position the monitor with the base facing towards you.
2 Setting up your monitor
3.Align the hooks on the stand with the hook slots in the base of the monitor (see the following figure).
Be sure the arrow on the stand is pointing towards the front of the monitor.
4.Insert the hooks into the slots and slide the stand towards the front of the monitor until the stand locks in place.
If you ever need to remove the stand, press in the release latch and slide the stand up and off the hook slots.
Attaching the monitor stand
5. Carefully set the monitor upright on your work surface.
Setting up your monitor 3
Get acquainted
You can find features on the front of the monitor for powering on and adjusting the video image. Additional control buttons are located behind the front panel door.
Locating front features
4 Setting up your monitor
The following figure shows the location of the power cable socket and signal cable connector on the rear of the monitor.
Locating rear features
Setting up your monitor 5
Connect the monitor
Your NEC C Series monitor has a signal cable and a power cable that need to be connected to your computer and a power source.
Use the following steps to connect the signal and power cables.
Note: See the documentation that comes with your computer to locate the monitor connector on the computer.
1.Make sure your computer is powered off.
2.Connect the signal cable (see the following figure).
TRemove the protective cap from each connector on the signal cable.
TLocate the connector marked with a C (for computer). Carefully align the connector with the VGA video port on your computer and plug it into the port. Tighten the two connector screws.
TCarefully align and plug the other connector into the rear of your monitor. Tighten the two connector screws.
3.Connect one end of the power cable to the monitor and the other end to a properly grounded power outlet.
6 Setting up your monitor
Connecting the signal and power cables
4.Press the power button on your monitor.
5.Power on your computer.
Setting up your monitor 7
Looking at features
Your NEC C Series monitor includes a host of features that enhance performance, ensure your comfort, save power, and let you maximize your multimedia applications.
Just plug your monitor into a Plug and Play compatible system and it’s automatically ready to provide optimal performance.
The unlimited color palette and non-glare screen provide a crisp, detailed image.
Looking at features 9
Your color monitor has the following features:
TPlug and Play capability
Tcontemporary ergonomic design
Toptimized power management system
Treduced magnetic field technology
Tmultiple frequency technology
Tcolor management with the On-Screen Display (OSD).
Plug and Play
Plug and Play is the Microsoft® solution with Windows® 95 that provides automatic peripheral connections without confusing and time-consuming setup. When used with a Plug and Play compatible system and display board, the NEC C Series monitor automatically tells the system its identification and capabilities. The system then selects its highest resolution and refresh rate to take advantage of the capabilities of your monitor.
Ergonomic design
The NEC C Series monitor has been designed to enhance human ergonomics (human and earth conditions), which improve the working environment, protect the health of the user, and save money.
The color monitor has a tilt/swivel stand so you can adjust it fully for maximum comfort. It has a high-resolution, flicker-free screen that can be adjusted using an easy-to-use screen display.
The ergonomic principles used in the monitor design parallel the strict European standards of power management and reduced emissions and the requirements in the TCO (Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees) Agreement on Environmental Labeling 1992.
10 Looking at features
Optimized power management
The NEC C Series monitor uses an optimized power management system. This is an innovative power-saving feature that complies with both the EPA’s Energy Star requirements and Europe’s TCONUTEK’s power management requirements. Energy Star products use less than 30 watts when in the main power-saving mode. The NUTEK specification 803299 requires automatic power down to less than 30 watts in the suspend mode and less than 8 watts in the off mode.
When in the maximum power-down mode, the monitor consumes approximately 10% of the total power drawn under normal operation. This innovation adds up to 90% energy savings, longer monitor life, environmental protection, reduced emissions, and reduced air conditioning costs of the work environment.
Reduced emissions
The NEC C Series monitor incorporates reduced magnetic field technology to reduce magnetic and alternating electric field emissions and static electricity.
NEC monitors follow the strictest magnetic field, alternating electric field, and electrostatic recommendations of the Swedish Board for Technical accreditation.
SWEDAC (previously known as MPR, National Board for Measurement and Testing) specifies maximum recommended values of electric and magnetic fields. The NEC C Series monitor conforms to SWEDAC’s MPR 1990:8 (MPR II) methods, which is one of the most restrictive guidelines in the world.
Looking at features 11
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