11. Important1. ImportantThis electronic user’s guide is intendedfor anyone who uses the Philipsmonitor. Take time to read this usermanual before you use your monitor.It contains important information andnotes regarding operating your monitor.The Philips guarantee applies providedthe product is handled properly forits intended use, in accordance withits operating instructions and uponpresentation of the original invoiceor cash receipt, indicating the date ofpurchase, dealer’s name and modeland production number of the product.1.1 Safety precautions andmaintenanceWarningsUse of controls, adjustments orprocedures other than those specifiedin this documentation may result inexposure to shock, electrical hazardsand/or mechanical hazards.Read and follow these instructionswhen connecting and using yourcomputer monitor.Excessive sound pressure fromearphones and headphones can causehearing loss. Adjustment of theequalizer to maximum increases theearphones and headphones outputvoltage and therefore the soundpressure level.Operation• Please Keep the monitor out ofdirect sunlight, very strong brightlights and away from any other heatsource. Lengthy exposure to thistype of environment may result indiscoloration and damage to themonitor.• Keep the display away from oil. Oilmay damage the plastic cover of thedisplay and void the warranty.• Remove any object that could fallinto ventilation holes or preventproper cooling of the monitor’selectronics.• Do not block the ventilation holeson the cabinet.• When positioning the monitor, makesure the power plug and outlet areeasily accessible.• If turning off the monitor bydetaching the power cable or DCpower cord, wait for 6 secondsbefore attaching the power cableor DC power cord for normaloperation.• Please use approved power cordprovided by Philips all the time. Ifyour power cord is missing, pleasecontact with your local servicecenter. (Please refer to Servicecontact information listed inRegulation & Service InformationManual.)• Operate under the specified powersupply. Be sure to operate themonitor only with the specifiedpower supply. Use of an incorrectvoltage will cause malfunction andmay cause fire or electric shock.• Protect the cable. Do not pull orbend the power cable and signalcable. Do not place the monitoror any other heavy objects on thecables, if damaged, the cables maycause fire or electric shock.• Do not subject the monitor tosevere vibration or high impactconditions during operation.• To avoid potential damage, forexample the panel peeling from thebezel, ensure that the monitor doesnot tilt downward by more than -5