Toshiba 32HLC56 Owners Manual - Page 4

22) Always place the back of the monitor at least one (1) inch away from any vertical surface (such as a wall) to allow proper ventilation. 23) Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and never place the monitor where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. 24) Never overload wall outlets and extension cords. 25) Always operate this equipment from a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source only. 26) Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the National Electric Code). Antenna lead-in wire Ground clamp Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Electric service equipment Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part-H) 27) DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! • Use extreme care to make sure you are never in a position where your body (or any item you are in contact with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally touch overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electrical circuits. • Never attempt to install any of the following during lightning activity: a) an antenna system; or b) cables, wires, or any home theater component connected to an antenna or phone system. Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA monitor, follow these recommendations and precautions: 28) If you use the monitor in a room whose temperature is 32 ºF (0 ºC) or below, the picture brightness may vary until the LCD warms up. This is not a sign of malfunction. 29) Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. Gently wipe the display panel surface (the monitor screen) using a dry, soft cloth only (cotton, flannel, etc.). A hard cloth may damage the surface of the panel. Avoid contact with alcohol, thinner, benzene, acidic or alkaline solvent cleaners, abrasive cleaners, or chemical cloths, which may damage the surface. Never spray volatile compounds such as insecticide on the cabinet. Such products may damage or discolor the cabinet. 30) WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind into the monitor cabinet slots. 31) While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables or apparatus. 32) For added protection of your monitor from lightning and power surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the antenna from the monitor if you leave the monitor unattended or unused for long periods of time. 33) During normal use, the monitor may make occasional snapping or popping sounds. This is normal, especially when the unit is being turned on or off. If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 34) WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! Never strike the screen with a sharp or heavy object. 35) • The LCD screen of this product can be damaged by ultraviolet radiation from the sun. When selecting a location for the monitor, avoid locations where the screen may be exposed to direct sunlight, such as in front of a window. • Never touch, press, or place anything on the LCD screen. These actions will damage the LCD screen. If you need to clean the LCD screen, follow the instructions in item 29 on this page. Service 36) WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Never attempt to service the monitor yourself. Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Failure to follow this WARNING may result in death or serious injury. Refer all servicing not specified in this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 37) If you have the monitor serviced: • Ask the service technician to use only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. • Upon completion of service, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the monitor is in safe operating condition. 38) The cold cathode fluorescent lamp in the LCD panel contains a small amount of mercury. When the monitor reaches the end of its useful life, dispose of the used monitor by the approved method for your area, or ask a qualified service technician to properly dispose of the monitor. Note: The lamp unit contains mercury, the disposal of which may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). 4