Philips 225B2 User Manual

285 Regulatory InformationLead-free ProductLead free display promotesenvironmentally sound recovery anddisposal of waste from electrical andelectronic equipment. Toxic substanceslike Lead has been eliminated and compliancewith European community’s stringent RoHsdirective mandating restrictions on hazardoussubstances in electrical and electronic equipmenthave been adhered to in order to make Philipsmonitors safe to use throughout its life cycle.TCO Displays 5.0 InformationCongratulations,Your display is designed for bothyou and the planet!This display carries the TCOCertified label. This ensures thatthe display is designed for minimal impact on theclimate and natural environment, while offeringall the performance expected from top of theline electronic products. TCO Certified is a thirdparty verified program, where every productmodel is tested by an accredited independenttest laboratory. TCO Certified represents one ofthe toughest certifications for displays worldwide.Some of the Usability features of the TCODisplays 5.0 requirements:Visual ErgonomicsGood visual ergonomics in order to improve theworking environment for the user and to reducesight and strain problems. Important parametersare:Light levels without color tint, Uniform color•and luminance, Wide color gamutCalibrated color temperature and gamma•curveWide luminance level, Dark black levels, Low•motion blurElectrical SafetyProduct fulfills rigorous safety standards•EmissionsLow alternating electric and magnetic fields•emissionsLow acoustic noise emissions•Some of the Environmental features of theTCO Displays 5.0 requirements:The brand owner demonstrates corporate•social responsibility and has a certifiedenvironmental management system(EMAS or ISO 14001)Very low energy consumption both in on- and•standby modeRestrictions on chlorinated and brominated•flame retardants, plasticizer and polymersRestrictions on heavy metals such as cadmium,•mercury and lead (RoHS compliance)EPEAT(www.epeat.net)“The EPEAT (Electronic ProductEnvironmental Assessment Tool)program evaluates computerdesktops, laptops, and monitorsbased on 51 environmental criteriadeveloped through an extensive stakeholderconsensus process supported by US EPA.EPEAT system helps purchasers in the publicand private sectors evaluate, compare and selectdesktop computers, notebooks and monitorsbased on their environmental attributes. EPEATalso provides a clear and consistent set ofperformance criteria for the design of products,and provides an opportunity for manufacturers tosecure market recognition for efforts to reducethe environmental impact of its products.”