144Prevention of Afterimage Burn-inWhat is afterimage burn-in?Afterimage burn-in should not occur when the panel is operating normally. Normal operationrefers to a continuously changing video pattern. If the panel displays a fixed pattern for anextended period of time a slight voltage difference may occur between the electrodes in pixelsthat control the liquid crystals.Such a voltage difference between electrodes increases with time and makes the liquid crystalsthinner. When this occurs, a previous image can remain on the screen when the pattern changes.This information is a guide to prevent afterimage burn-in. Viewing a fixed screenfor an extended period of time may cause afterimage burn-in. This problem is notincluded in warranty.Recommended prevention practicesViewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time may cause afterimage burn-ins orsmudges. Turn off the product when it is not used for a long time, activate the Power Savingmode, or run a moving screen saver.• Change the colours regularly.FLIGHT FLIGHTTIME TIME21:1020:30SAMSUNGSAMSUNGSAMSUNGSAMSUNG21:1020:30Type 1 Type 2• Avoid combinations of a text colour and background colour of contrasting brightness.― Avoid using colours of contrasting brightness (black and white; grey).SAMSUNGFLIGHT TIME20:30:: SAMSUNGFLIGHT TIME20:30::