8Safety Precautions and MaintenanceFOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THEFOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND USINGTHE MULTISYNC® FE COLOR MONITOR:• DO NOT OPEN THE MONITOR. There are no user serviceable parts inside and opening orremoving covers may expose you to dangerous shock hazards or other risks. Refer all servicing toqualified service personnel.• Do not spill any liquids into the cabinet or use your monitor near water.• Do not insert objects of any kind into the cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltagepoints, which can be harmful or fatal or may cause electric shock, fire or equipment failure.• Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord. Damage to the cord may cause shock or fire.• Do not place this product on a sloping or unstable cart, stand or table, as the monitor may fall,causing serious damage to the monitor.• Keep the monitor away from high capacity transformers, electric motors and other devices such asexternal speakers or fans, which may create strong magnetic fields.• If possible, position the monitor so that it is facing the east to minimize the effects of the earth’smagnetic field.• Changing the direction of the monitor while it is powered on may cause image discoloration. Tocorrect this, turn the monitor off for 20 minutes before powering it back on.• When operating the MultiSync FE with its AC 220-240V worldwide power supply, use a powersupply cord that matches the power supply voltage of the AC power outlet being used. The powersupply cord you use must have been approved by and comply with the safety standards of yourcountry. (Type H05VV-F should be used except in UK)• In UK, use a BS-approved power cord with molded plug having a black (5A) fuse installed for use withthis monitor. If a power cord is not supplied with this monitor, please contact your supplier.Cleaning Your MonitorA special coating is provided on the glass (CRT) surface of this monitor to reduce a reflection andstatic electricity on the glass surface. Due to the delicate coating on the glass surface, use a lint-free,non-abrasive cloth (cotton or equivalent) and a non-alcohol, neutral, non-abrasive cleaning solutionto minimize dust. If the screen requires more than a light cleaning, apply a soft neutral detergent andwater directly to a soft cloth and use it upon wringing water, to clean the glass surface. Clean yourmonitor regularly.CAUTION: The following agents will cause damage to the CRT when cleaning the glass surface:Benzene, thinner, acid/alkaline detergent, alcohol detergent, detergent with abrasive powder,detergent with anti-static agent, detergent for cleaning.Immediately unplug your monitor from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnelunder the following conditions:• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the monitor.• If the monitor has been exposed to rain or water.• If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.• If the monitor does not operate normally by following operating instructions.• Allow adequate ventilation around the monitor so that heat can properlydissipate. Do not block ventilated openings or place the monitor near aradiator or other heat sources. Do not put anything on top of monitor.• The power cable connector is the primary means of detaching the systemfrom the power supply. The monitor should be installed close to a poweroutlet which is easily accessible.• Handle with care when transporting. Save packaging for transporting.Recommended UseCAUTIONMSFE791990991Manual.p65 8/29/02, 11:14 AM8