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User’s Manual Before operating the monitor, please read this manual thoroughly. This m anual should be retained for future reference. FCC Class B Radio Fr equency Interference S tatement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim its are designe[...]
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User’s Manual RECYCLING INFORMATION We, the Hanns.G care very much about our environm ent protection strategy and firmly believe that it helps us have healthier earth via appropriate treatment and recycling of industrial technology devices at the end-of-life. These devices contain recyclable materials, which can be re-decomposed and re-integrated[...]
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User’s Manual T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY NOTICE ...................................................................................................... 5 PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................... 5 SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS ..................................................[...]
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User’s Manual SAFETY NOTICE 1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any , must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. 3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any [...]
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User’s Manual SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are norm al with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. x Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen m ay flicker during initial use. T urn off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears. x Y ou may find slightly uneven brightnes[...]
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User’s Manual BEFORE OPERA TING THE MONIT OR FEA TURES x 17” W ide screen TFT Color LCD Monitor x Crisp, Clear Display for W indows x Recommended Resolutions : 1440 X 900@60Hz x EP A ENERGY ST AR ® x Ergonom ic Design x Space Saving, Compact Case Design CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE P ACKAGE The product package should include the follow ing ite[...]
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User’s Manual INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Install Remove Figure.1. Installing and Removing the Base INSTALLATION: 1. Align the monitor with the opening in the base. 2. Note that the longer section of the base points forward. 3. Snap the monitor into its base. A clear click sound will affirm that the base is connected correctly. 4. Verify that the[...]
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User’s Manual MAKING CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A PC T urn off your com puter before performing the procedure below . 1. Connect one end of the VGA cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer ’ s D-Sub port. 2. Connect one end of DVI-D cable (Dual input mode optional) to the back of the monitor and connect the othe[...]
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User’s Manual ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE x For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the m onitor , and then adjust the monitor ’ s angle to your own preference. x Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the monitor’ s angle. x Y ou are able to adjust the monitor ’ s angle from - 4 q to 20 q [...]
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User’s Manual OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Press the power button to turn the monitor on or of f. The other control buttons are located on the front panel of the monitor (See Figure 4). By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preference. x The power cord should be connected. x Connect the Signal ca[...]
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User’s Manual FRONT P ANEL CONTROL x Power Button: Press this button to switch ON/OFF monitor ’ s power . x Power Indicator: Green — Power On mode. Orange — Power Saving mode. x MENU / RETURN: 1. T urn the OSD menu on/off or return to the previous m enu. 2. Exit OSD menu when in volume OSD status. x Adjust < >: 1. Navigate through adj[...]
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User’s Manual HOW TO ADJUST A SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness value of the display according to your preference. Select ψ BRIGHTNESS ω option to adjust the brightness value. CONTRAST Adjust the contrast value of the display according to your preference. Select ψ CONTRAST ω option to adjust the contrast value. X-C[...]
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User’s Manual H-POSITION Select the ψ H-POSITION ω option to shift the screen image to the left or right. Enter the option and adjust the level. [For VGA only] V - POSITION Select the ψ V -POSITION ω option to shift the screen image up or down. Enter the option and adjust the level. [For VGA only] CLOCK Select the ψ CLOCK ω option to reduce[...]
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User’s Manual F ACT OR Y RESET Select the ψ F ACTOR Y RESET ω option to reset to the monitor’ s default setting. This will erase the current settings. Enter the option and select On or Of f. INFORMA TION Display Horizontal frequency/V ertical frequency/Resolution information. 15[...]
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User’s Manual PLUG AND PLA Y Plug & Play DDC2B Featur e This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC ST ANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional inform ation about its display capabilities. The DDC2B is a bidirecti[...]
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User’s Manual TECHNICAL SUPPOR T (F AQ) Q & A FOR GENERAL PROBLEMS PROBLEM & QUESTION POSSIBLE SOLUTION Power LED is not on *Check if the Power Switch is in the ON position. *Power Cord should be connected. No Plug & Play *Check if the PC system is Plug & Play compatible. *Check if the V ideo Card is Plug & Play compatible. *C[...]
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User’s Manual ERROR MESSAGE & POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS CABLE NOT CONNECTED: 1. Check that the signal-cable is properly connected, If the connector is loose, tighten the connector ’ s screws. 2. Check the signal-cable’ s connection pins for damage. INPUT NOT SUPPOR T : Your computer has been set to unsuitable display mode, set the [...]
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User’s Manual 28 1400×1050 @60Hz 65.317 59.978 29 1440×900 @60Hz 55.469 59.901 30 1440×900 @60Hz 55.935 59.887 31 1440×900 @75Hz 70.635 74.984 19[...]
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User’s Manual APPENDIX SPECIFICA TIONS Driving system TFT Color LCD Size 17” LCD Panel Pixel pitch 0.255mm(H) x0.255m m(V) H-Frequency 24 KHz – 80 KHz V ideo V -Frequency 55Hz– 75Hz Display Colors 16.2M Colors Max. Resolution 1440 x 900 @75Hz Plug & Play VESA DDC2B TM ON Mode 36W Power Saving Mode 2W EP A ENERGY ST AR ® OFF Mod[...]