12PLUG AND PLAYPlug & Play DDC2B FeatureThis monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to theVESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of itsidentity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additionalinformation about its display capabilities.The DDC2B is a bidirectional data channel based on the I2C protocol.The host can request EDID information over the DDC2B channel.THIS MONITOR WILL APPEAR TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL IF THERE ISNO VIDEO INPUT SIGNAL. IN ORDER FOR THIS MONITOR TO OPERATEPROPERLY, THERE MUST BE A VIDEO INPUT SIGNAL.This monitor meets the Green monitor standards as set by the VideoElectronics Standards Association (VESA) and/or the United StatesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Swedish ConfederationEmployees (NUTEK). This feature is designed to conserve electrical energyby reducing power consumption when there is no video-input signal present.When there is no video input signal this monitor, following a time-out period,will automatically switch to an OFF mode. This reduces the monitor's internalpower supply consumption. After the video input signal is restored, full poweris restored and the display is automatically redrawn. The appearance is similarto a "Screen Saver" feature except the display is completely off. The display isrestored by pressing a key on the keyboard, or clicking the mouse.USING THE RIGHT POWER CORD :The accessory power cord for the Northern American region is the wallet plugwith NEMA 5-15 style and is UL listed and CSA labeled. The voltage rating forthe power cord shall be 125 volts AC.Supplied with units intended for connection to power outlet of personalcomputer: Please use a cord set consisting of a minimum No. 18 AWG, typeSJT or SVT three conductors flexible cord. One end terminates with agrounding type attachment plug, rated 10A, 250V, CEE-22 male configuration.The other end terminates with a molded-on type connector body, rated 10A,250V, having standard CEE-22 female configuration.Please note that power supply cord needs to use VDE 0602, 0625, 0821approval power cord in European counties.