LaCie 324 User Manual

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LaCie 324 Monitor ForwardUser Manual page 4Correct placement and adjustment ofthe monitor can reduce eye, shoulderand neck fatigue. Check the followingwhen you position the monitor:For optimum performance, allow 20minutes for warm-up.Adjust the monitor height so that thetop of the screen is at or slightly beloweye level. Your eyes should look slight-ly downward when viewing the middleof the screen.Position your monitor no closer than40 cm and no further away than 70 cmfrom your eyes. The optimal distance is50 cm.✦✦✦Rest your eyes periodically by focus-ing on an object at least 20 feet away.Blink often.Position the monitor at a 90° angleto windows and other light sources tominimize glare and reflections. Adjustthe monitor tilt so that ceiling lights donot reflect on your screen.If reflected light makes it hard for youto see your screen, use an anti-glarefilter.Clean the LCD monitor surface witha lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Avoidusing any cleaning solution or glasscleaner!✦✦✦✦Adjust the monitor’s brightness andcontrast controls to enhance readabil-ity.Use a document holder placed close tothe screen.Position whatever you are looking atmost of the time (the screen or refer-ence material) directly in front of you tominimize turning your head while youare typing.Avoid displaying fixed patterns on themonitor for long periods of time toavoid image persistence (after-imageeffects).✦✦✦✦Health and Ergonomic PrecautionsTo maximize ergonomics benefits, werecommend the following:Adjust the brightness until the back-ground raster disappears.Do not position the contrast control toits maximum setting.Use the preset size and position con-trols with standard signals.✦✦✦Use the preset color setting.Use non-interlaced signals with a verti-cal refresh rate between 60-75 Hz.Do not use primary color blue on adark background, as it is difficult to seeand may produce eye fatigue to insuf-ficient contrast.✦✦✦