Congratulations on your purchase of NEC’s MultiSync® XV 17+™monitor, which includes Microsoft® ’s Plug and Play compatibility.Other features that enhance the MultiSync XV17+ monitor’sperformance are NEC’s ErgoDesign® features and the OSM™(On-Screen Manager) controls.Screen TechnologyThe MultiSync XV17+ monitor also features NEC’s exclusiveCRT (Cathode Ray Tube), the latest advancement indisplay technology. The CRT, patented by NEC,delivers images with more clarity than found in traditional dottrio or aperture grille CRTs. Unlike the conventional shadow maskwith phosphor dots, CRT phosphors appear ellipticalwhen illuminated resulting in screen images with higher defini-tion, color saturation and more depth and dimension.The CRT has Dynamic Beam Focus which providesprecise and continuous focus adjustments of the electron beams.Dynamic Beam Focus provides optimum image quality, even tothe far edges of the screen. You will notice the significant differ-ence the CRT makes through enhanced image clarity,depth and definition for realistic text, graphics and video.The OptiClear ® Screen Surface of the MultiSync XV17+ CRTdramatically reduces the reflection and glare of ambient lightingresulting in greatly improved user comfort and productivity. Thismultilayered screen coating increases the contrast withoutsacrificing the focus level, clarity or brightness.A high contrast screen with a 0.25 mm mask pitch sharpensimage clarity and enhances detail. On-screen information iseasier to read.The flat square CRT technology reduces image distortion and glare.The Invar Shadow Mask is a thin sheet of metal behind the glassof the CRT surface. Holes in the metal sheet correspond to eachphosphor dot on the inner surface of the CRT’s faceplate, allowingthe correct electron beam (red, green, blue) to hit the correct colorphosphor. The Invar Shadow Mask is also less susceptible to heatand warping from the electronic beam. As a result, you’ll findimproved focus, brightness and color on the screen.Plug and PlayPlug and P lay is the Microsoft solution with the Windows® 95operating system to provid e automatic peripheral connectionswithout confusing and time-consuming setup. When used with aPlug and Play compatible system and display card, the MultiSyncXV17+ monitor automatically tells the system its identification andcapabilities. The system will then select its highest resolution andrefresh rate to take advantage of your MultiSync monitor.6 Introduction78131791 7/29/98, 9:24 AM8