2Precautionsz The monitor may be damaged if placed too near a source of heat. Be aware of thelocation of radiators, cookers, open fires etc.z Do not cover the slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet as themonitor requires ventilation. The monitor should be located in a well-ventilatedroom to prevent the possibility of overheating.z Do not allow sharp objects such as knives, pens, or pencils near the screen. If suchobjects touch the screen, the LCD panel will be permanently scratched.z When cleaning this monitor, disconnect it from the electric socket to avoid anydanger of electrocution. A soft, lint-free cloth should be used to clean theoutside of the monitor. A cloth very slightly moistened with a mild detergentsolution will clean stubborn stains. Keep liquids away from the display screen,including sprays. Do not spray liquid directly - it is best to lightly spray on to acloth and wipe. If liquid gets inside the monitor it can cause electrical shockand/or damage to the unit.z If you encounter a problem, please check the "Troubleshooting" section first. Ifthis does not resolve the problem do not attempt to repair the monitor by yourself;opening or removing covers can lead to injury or death through electrocutionamong other hazards. Please contact a qualified engineer if you find thetroubleshooting section does not help.SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORThe following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem.NOTESz Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use.Turn off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flickerdisappears.z You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktoppattern you use.z The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include blemishesof 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of the time.z Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen mayremain after switching the image, when the same image is displayed for hours. Inthis case, the screen is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off thePower Switch for hours.