WARNING – To Prevent Fire or Shock Hazard, Do Not Expose This
Monitor To Rain or Moisture.
PRECAUTION
Graphic Symbol Explanation
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
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The information in this instruction manual covers the installation and operation of the
color monitor. This unit should be installed with approved materials and wiring practices
in accordance with the National Electrical Cord and applicable local wiring ordinances.
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SAFETY PRECAUTION
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the device is operated.
1. Retain instructions.
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
2. Heed Warnings
All warnings on the monitor and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
3. Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
4. Cleaning
Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
6. Water and Moisture
Do not use this monitor near water – for example, a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or a swimming pool, and the like.
7. Accessories
Do not place this monitor on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
monitor may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the
device. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the monitor. Any mounting of the monitor should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.
8. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the monitor and to protect it from overheating, and these openings should
never be blocked by placing the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This monitor should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This
monitor should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer instructions have been adhered to.
9. Power Source
This monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
rear label. If you are not sure the type of power supply to use, consult with your dealer.
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10. Grounding or Polarization
For monitors equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug with a third (grounding) pin.
This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace the
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
11. Power
Power supply cords should be routed well so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the monitor.
12. Lightning
For added protection for this monitor during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for a long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the cable system. This will prevent damage to the monitor due to lightning
and power-line surges.
13. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
14. Objects and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this monitor through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the monitor.
15. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this monitor yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
16. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this monitor from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the monitor.
c. If the monitor has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the monitor does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment or other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the monitor to is normal
operation.
e. If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the monitor exhibits a distinct change in performance.
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17. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as
the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
18. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this monitor, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the monitor is in proper operating condition.