Philips 243V5LHSB5 User manual - Page 3

1. Important 1. Important This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips monitor.Take time to read this user manual before you use your monitor. It contains important information and notes regarding operating your monitor. The Philips guarantee applies provided the product is handled properly for its intended use, in accordance with its operating instructions and upon presentation of the original invoice or cash receipt, indicating the date of purchase, dealer's name and model and production number of the product. 1.1 Safety precautions and maintenance Warnings Use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards and/or mechanical hazards. Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor. Operation • Please Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight, very strong bright lights and away from any other heat source. Lengthy exposure to this type of environment may result in discoloration and damage to the monitor. • Remove any object that could fall into ventilation holes or prevent proper cooling of the monitor's electronics. • Do not block the ventilation holes on the cabinet. • When positioning the monitor, make sure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible. • If turning off the monitor by detaching the power cable or DC power cord, wait for 6 seconds before attaching the power cable or DC power cord for normal operation. • Please use approved power cord provided by Philips at all times. If your power cord is missing, please contact your local service center. (Please refer to Service contact information listed in Important information manual.) • Operate under the specified power supply. Be sure to operate the monitor only with the specified power supply. Use of an incorrect voltage will cause malfunction and may cause fire or electric shock. • Protect the cable. Do not pull or bend the power cable and signal cable. Do not place the monitor or any other heavy objects on the cables, if damaged, the cables may cause fire or electric shock. • Do not subject the monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions during operation. • Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation. • Excessive usage of monitor can cause eye discomfort, it's better to take shorter breaks more often at your workstation than longer breaks and less often; for example a 5-10 minute break after 50-60-minute continuous screen use is likely to be better than a 15-minute break every two hours. Try to keep your eyes from eye strain while using the screen for a constant period of time by : • Looking at something varying distances after a long period focusing on the screen. • Conscious Blinking often while you work. • Gently closing and rolling your eyes to relax. • Reposition your screen to appropriate height and angle according to your height. • Adjusting the brightness and contrast to appropriate level. • Adjusting the environment lighting similar to that of your screen bright- 1