• If the surface of the LCD Monitor cracks, do
not touch it until you have unplugged the
mains lead. Otherwise this may cause an
electric shock.
When not in use
• If you will not be using the LCD Monitor
for several days, the LCD Monitor should
be disconnected from the mains for
environmental and safety reasons.
• As the LCD Monitor is not disconnected
from the mains when the LCD Monitor
is just turned off, pull the plug from the
mains socket to disconnect the LCD
Monitor completely.
For children
• Do not allow children to climb on the LCD
Monitor.
• Keep small accessories out of the reach of
children, so that they are not mistakenly
swallowed.
If the following problems occur...
Turn off the LCD Monitor and unplug
the mains lead immediately if any of the
following problems occur.
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre
to have it checked by qualified service
personnel.
When:
• Mains lead is damaged.
• Poor fitting of mains socket.
• LCD Monitor is damaged by being
dropped, hit or having something thrown
at it.
• Any liquid or solid object falls through
openings in the cabinet.
About LCD Monitor Temperature
When the LCD Monitor is used for an
extended period, the panel surrounds
become warm. You may feel hot when
touching there by the hand.
Medical Institutions
This product cannot be used as a medical
device. It may cause a medical equipment
malfunction.
Do not place this product close to
medical devices
This product (including accessories)
has magnet(s) which may interfere with
pacemakers, programmable shunt valves for
hydrocephalus treatment, or other medical
devices. Do not place this product close
to persons who use such medical devices.
Consult your doctor before using this
product if you use any such medical device.
Keep out of the reach of children or
the supervised individuals
This product (including accessories) has
magnet(s). Swallowing magnet(s) could
cause serious harm, such as choking hazard
or intestinal injuries. If magnets (or a
magnet) were swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
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Magnetic influence
This product (including accessories such as
covers) uses magnets.
Do not place magnetically sensitive objects
(cash cards, credit cards with magnetic
coding, etc.) near this product.
Precautions
• View the LCD Monitor in moderate light,
as viewing the LCD Monitor in poor light
or during long period of time, strains
your eyes.
• When using headphones, adjust the
volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as
hearing damage may result.
Screen:
• Although the screen is made with high-
precision technology and 99.99 % or more
of the pixels are effective, black dots may
appear or bright points of light (red, blue,
or green) may appear constantly on the
screen. This is a structural property of the
screen and is not a malfunction.
• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or
place objects on top of this LCD Monitor.
The image may be uneven or the screen
may be damaged.
• If this LCD Monitor is used in a cold place,
a smear may occur in the picture or the
picture may become dark. This does not
indicate a failure. These phenomena
disappear as the temperature rises.
• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are
displayed continuously. It may disappear
after a few moments.
• The screen and cabinet get warm when
this LCD Monitor is in use. This is not a
malfunction.
• The screen contains a small amount of
liquid crystal. Follow your local ordinances
and regulations for disposal.
Handling and cleaning the screen
surface/cabinet of the LCD Monitor
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected
to the LCD Monitor from mains socket
before cleaning.
To avoid material degradation or screen
coating degradation, observe the following
precautions.
• To remove dust from the screen surface/
cabinet, wipe gently with a soft cloth. If
dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a diluted mild
detergent solution.
• Never spray water or
detergent directly on
the LCD Monitor. It may
drip to the bottom of
the screen or exterior
parts and enter the LCD
Monitor, and may cause damage to the
LCD Monitor.
• Never use any type of abrasive pad,
alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or
volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene,
thinner or insecticide. Using such materials
or maintaining prolonged contact with
rubber or vinyl materials may result in
damage to the screen surface and cabinet
material.
• Do not touch the LCD Monitor if your hand
is covered in any chemical substance such
as hand cream or sunblock.
• Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation
openings is recommended to ensure
proper ventilation.
• When adjusting the angle of the LCD
Monitor, move it slowly so as to prevent
the LCD Monitor from moving or slipping
off from its table stand.
Optional Equipment
• Keep optional components or any
equipment emitting electromagnetic
radiation away from the LCD Monitor.
Otherwise picture distortion and/or noisy
sound may occur.
• This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits set out
in the EMC Standards using a connection
signal cable shorter than 3 meters.
Disposal of the LCD Monitor
Disposal of
old electrical &
electronic equipment
(applicable in the
European Union and
other countries with
separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product
or on its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
appropriate collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring that this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help to prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. The recycling of materials will
help to conserve natural resources. For
more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
Installation/Set-up
• Install and use the LCD Monitor in
accordance with the instructions below
in order to avoid any risk of fire, electric
shock or damage and/or injuries.
Installation
• The LCD Monitor should be installed near
an easily accessible mains socket.
• Place the LCD Monitor on a stable, level
surface to prevent it from falling over
and causing personal injury or property
damage.
• Install the LCD Monitor where it cannot be
pulled, pushed, or knocked over.
• Install the LCD Monitor so that the LCD
Monitor's Table-Top Stand does not
protrude out from the LCD Monitor stand
(not supplied). If the Table-Top Stand
protrudes out from the LCD Monitor stand,
it may cause LCD Monitor set to topple
over, fall down, and cause personal injury
or damage to the LCD Monitor.