LaCie electron19blueIV User`s Manual
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1. 5 Connect the female end of the power cord to the monitor and the male end to a power outlet 6 Turn on the monitor and the computer 12 3 3 Adjusting The Monitor With The Tilt Swivel Base The LaCie electron19bluelV Monitor comes with a tilt swivel base that enables you to position the monitor with the best angle and tilt for maximum viewing comfort see section 3 5 Location Considerations for more information on ideal monitor placement Screen Position Adjustment Adjust the tilt and rotation of the monitor by placing your hands at opposite sides of the case You can adjust the monitor 90 right or left 10 up or 5 down as shown in Figure 1 Keep your fingers away from the pivot area of the tilt swivel base 3 4 Installing The LaCie Blue Hood The LaCie color enhancing hood guarantees the most accurate and consistant colors on the monitor by reducing the interference of surrounding light and by reducing light reflection and shadows The inside of the hood is made of a light absorbing plastic for the best possible result 1 Remove the white covers on the two Velcro tabs from the center panel of the hood Do not remove the tape covers from the Velcro on the side panels Do not separate the Velcro tabs as it will make final installation more difficult 2 Adhere the center panel of the hood to the top of the monitor The rear of the hood should be placed approximately 4 cm 1 5 inches from the front edge of the mo2. LaCie electron19 bluelV User s Manual Rev 1 12 02 02 Copyrights Copyright 2002 LaCie All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of LaCie Trademarks Apple Mac Macintosh and FireWire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners Changes The material in this document is for information only and subject to change without notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy LaCie assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document or from the use of the information contained herein LaCie reserves the right to make changes or revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC WARN IN G Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to op
3. Decreases or increases the bottom of the screen to be the same as the top Left Right pincushion balance Tilt parallelogram Align trapezoidal Rotate raster rotation Rotates the entire display clockwise or counterclockwise Corner Correction Allows you to adjust the geometry of the corners of your display Top and Bottom 20 5 Technical Information 5 1 LaCie electron19 bluelV Monitor Features Flat Aperture Grille CRT This delivers an unparalleled viewing experience with a virtually flat image eliminating distortion and reducing glare so that what you see on screen is what you get on your printed output The striped phosphor alignment of the CRT delivers superior vertical definition with improved brightness for a more uniform image contrast Screen Surface This reduces reflection and glare and increases contrast without sacrificing focus level clarity or brightness Dual Dynamic Beam Focus Produces precise continuous focus adjustments of the electron beams resulting in optimum image quality even to the far edges of the screen Color Control System Allows you to change between five color settings on your display to match your personal preference OSD On Screen Display Controls Allows you to quickly and easily adjust all elements of your screen image via simple ease to use on screen menus Design Features With enhanced human ergonomics this monitor improves the working environment protect
4. bottom are cycled at 75 times a second Refresh rates are important because they control flicker and higher refresh rates are better to eliminate eye strain and headaches that result from low refresh rates and flickering Resolution The level of detail in an image expressed in dots per inch or dpi The greater the dpi number the higher the resolution and the resulting file size Reflective media Media capable of reflecting light e g photographs magazine prints RGB Red Green Blue A color model in which every color is composed of a varying amount of the colors red green and blue Saturation The intensity of a color or the degree of color in a particular hue For example the green leaves in a tree will appear more green if the color is saturated Shadows The darkest areas of an image 35 10 Health and Safety Precautions Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device Read this User s Guide carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the monitor Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your monitor Never insert any metallic object into the circuitry to avoid any risk of electrical shock fire short circuiting or dangerous emissions Your monitor contains no user serviceable parts If it appears to be malfunctioning have it inspected by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative Never expose your monitor to rain or use it near water or in damp o
5. Hz for optimal display performance 1800 x 1350 50 to 77 Hz 1800 x 1440 50 to 73 Hz 1856 x 1392 50 to 75 Hz 1920 x 1440 50 to 73 Hz Some systems may not support all modes listed 356 mm 14 0 inches 266 mm 10 5 inches Dependant upon signal timing used and does not include border area Active Display Area Full Scan Dependant upon signal timing used Horizontal Vertical Power Supply Current Rating AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Dimensions 442 mm W x 447 mm H x 449 mm Weight Environmental Considerations 5 C to 35 C 41 to 90 Humidity Operating Temperature Storage Temperature D Humidity 366 mm 14 4 inches 274 mm 10 8 inches and does not include border area 2 2A Q 100 240 V D 17 4 in W x 17 6 in H x 17 7 in D 23 9 kg 52 7 lbs 10 to 90 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 10 to 90 Important Note Technical specifications are subject to change without notice 2 3 LaCie electron19 bluelV Monitor Views Front View Back View 10 3 Setting Up Your LaCie electron19 bluelV Monitor 3 1 AC Power Connection The monitor s auto sensing power supply can automatically detect 100 120V AC or 220 240V AC and 50Hz or 60Hz Attach the female end of the supplied power cable into the AC power connector on the back of the monitor and the male end into a properly grounded three prong AC outlet 3 2 Signal Cable Connection 3 2 1 Mac
6. Users Important Note Some Macs may require the use of an adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac Please contact your reseller or LaCie Technical Support for an appropriate adapter 1 Turn off the power to your computer 2 If you do not already have a graphics card installed you will need to have one installed prior to installation Please refer to your graphics card installation manual for more information 3 Connect the cable adapter if necessary to the monitor connector on the Mac Em Mae Adeplar CA Mot Inchuderd Dagiva Signol Coble 11 4 Attach the 15 pin mini D SUB end of the captive signal cable to the Mac cable adapter on the computer Tighten all the screws 5 Connect the other end of the signal cable to the connector on the back of the monitor 6 Connect the female end of the power cord to the monitor and the male end to a power outlet 7 Turn on the monitor and the computer 3 2 2 PC Users 1 Turn off the power to your computer 2 If you do not already have a graphics card installed you will need to have one installed prior to installation Please refer to your graphics card installation manual for more information 3 Connect the 15 pin mini D SUB connector of the signal cable to the connector of the display card in your system Tighten all the Screws lt Capative Signal Cable x 4 Connect the other end of the signal cable to the connector on the back of the monitor
7. approved and labeled product Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use Your purchase has contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products Why do we have environmentally labeled computers In many countries environmental labeling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services that are beneficial to the environment The main problem as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during the manufacturing Since it has not been possible for the majority of electronics equipment to be recycled in a satisfactory way most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter Nature There are also other characteristics of a computer such as energy consumption levels that are important from the viewpoints of both the work internal and natural external environments Since all methods of conventional electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment acidic and climate influencing emissions radioactive waste etc it is vital to conserve energy Electronics equipment in offices consume an enormous amount of energy since they are often left running continuously What does labeling involve This product meets the requirements for the TCO 95 scheme which provide
8. looks blotchy adjust the Brightness Contrast or Corner Purity controls or use the Clamp Pulse Position control to change modes Refer to section 4 1 Controls for more information Access the Degauss Control through the OSD controls Activate the Degauss Control Refer to section 4 1 Controls for more information e Warning A minimum interval of 20 minutes should elapse before the Degauss Control is used a second time when not switching between modes Are there other electrical Remove any other electrical devices devices near the monitor from close proximity to the monitor as other electrical devices may be causing electrical interference See the Forward for more FCC information on this topic Use the OSD Geometry and Corner Correction Controls to straighten the edges Refer to section 4 1 Controls for more information Is the front of the monitor oriented to Position the front of the face east monitor to face east Use the OSD Size and Position Controls to adjust the image Refer to section 4 1 Controls for more information This is normal for an aperture grille CRT and is not a malfunction These lines are actually shadows from the damper wires used to stabilize the aperture grille and are most noticeable when the screen s background is light usually white Check the inputted signal This ATTENTION U c ii message may appear when you power HOUT OF RANDE on the monitor If the message pietrei disappears shortly after
9. turning on the PLEABE CHANGE monitor there is no problem with the SEGIHAL TAG inputted signal Self check function Has a problem message been displayed on the screen aT CHPLE Horr Y UP Cox pe q N Are the R G and B colors present in the diagnosis message Is the monitor powered on the LED is green and there is no diagnosis message displayed Is the monitor powered on the LED is orange and there is no diagnosis message displayed Is the monitor powered on the LED is lit in green and orange and there is no diagnosis message displayed 24 Press any control button on the front of the monitor If the R G and B colors are present there is no problem If one or more of the colors are not present there is a problem with your monitor and you will need to contact LaCie Technical Support Check to ensure that the signal cable is securely attached to both the computer and the monitor Contact LaCie Technical Support if the diagnosis message does not display after re checking the signal cables Check to ensure that the signal cable is securely attached to both the computer and the monitor Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard Contact LaCie Technical Support if the diagnosis message does not display after re checking the signal cables and moving the mouse or pressing a key on the keyboard Contact LaCie Technical Support 25 7 Contacting Customer Support Before You Call Te
10. 20 feet away and blink often e Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen e Place the monitor away from strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields such as high capacity transformers electric motors large current power lines and steel pillars Magnetism can cause distortion in the picture and or color purity e Avoid covering the slots or openings of the monitor Allow adequate ventilation around the monitor so the heat from the monitor can properly dissipate Avoid putting the monitor into any enclosure that does not have adequate ventilation e Avoid exposing the monitor to rain excessive moisture or dust because this can cause a fire or shock hazard e Avoid placing the monitor or any other heavy object on the power cord Damage to the power cord can cause a fire or electrical shock e Handle the monitor with extreme care when transporting Ergonomic Considerations To realize the maximum ergonomic benefits we recommend the following e Adjust the brightness until the background raster disappears Do not position the Contrast control to its maximum setting Use the preset Size and Position controls with standard signals Use the preset Color Setting and Sides Left Right controls Use non interlaced signals with a vertical refresh rate between 75 160Hz 14 e Do not use primary color blue on a dark backgr
11. R Top Right BL Bottom Left BR Bottom Right or L R Left Right use the control buttons to fine tune the Corner Purity corrections Important Note We recommend that you perform Corner Purity correction while running a typical application such as a spreadsheet or text document 18 3 Tools 2 Ge Language OSD controls menus are available in six languages OSD Position You can choose where you would like the OSD controls menu to appear on the screen Selecting OSD Position allows you to manually adjust the O SD controls menu left right up and down OSD Turn Off The O SD controls menu will stay on as long as it is in use In the O SD Turn Off sub menu you can select how long the monitor waits after the last touch of a button for the OSD controls menu to disappear The preset choice is in 5 seconds step between 5 120 seconds OSD Lock Out This control completely locks out access to all OSD controls functions except Brightness and Contrast When attempting to activate OSD controls while in the lock out mode a screen will appear indicating that O SD controls are locked out To activate the OSD Lock Out function press SELECT then press and hold them down simultaneously To deactivate the O SD Lock Out press SELECT then press and hold them down simultaneously Off Mode Enable The Off Mode works normally and all stages of energy savings are utilized Disable The Off Mode reset the factory setting at ENABLE I
12. The color generating layers of display screens must not contain any cadmium 31 Mercury Mercury is sometimes found in batteries relays switches and back light systems Mercury damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses TCO 95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm parts per million of mercury It also demands that no mercury is present in any of the electrical or electronics components concerned with the display unit except the black light system CFCs freons CFCs freons are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere causing increased reception on Earth of ultraviolet light with consequent increased risks of skin cancer malignant melanoma The relevant TCO 95 requirement Neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacturing of the product or its packaging Bio accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms Lead Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are bio accumulative To obtain complete information on the environmental criteria document order from TCO Development Unit SE 114 94 Stockholm SWEDEN FAX Number 46 8 782 92 07 E mail Internet develooment tco se You may also obtain current information on TCO 95 approved and labeled products by visiting their Web site at http w
13. aturskyddsforeningen The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation and NUTEK The National Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden Environmental Requirements Brominated flame retardant Brominated flame retardant is present in printed circuit boards cables wires casings and housings In turn it delays the spread of fire Up to thirty percent of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances These are related to another group of environmental toxins PCBs which are suspected to give rise to similar harm including reproductive damage in fish eating birds and mammals due to the bio accumulative processes Flame retardant has been found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in fetus development may occur TCO 95 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain organically bound chlorine and bromine Lead Lead can be found in picture tubes display screens solders and capacitors Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses causes lead poisoning TCO 95 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed Cadmium Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the color generating layers of certain computer displays Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses TCO 95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm parts per million of cadmium
14. chnical Support 1 Read the manuals and review the Troubleshooting section 2 Try to isolate the problem If possible make the monitor the only external device on the CPU and make sure all cables are correctly and firmly attached If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the troubleshooting checklist and you still can t get your LaCie monitor to work properly call us directly using the number below Before calling make sure that you are in front of your computer and that you have the following information on hand 1 Your monitor s serial number 2 Computer brand and model O perating system and version Mac OS or Windows Amount of memory installed Names of CD or DVD drives installed on your computer 3 4 5 6 Names of any other devices installed on your computer Technical Support Help Hours 26 LaCie Australia e Monday through Friday 9 30AM 5 30PM EST Contact Us At e 61 2 9669 6900 phone e support au lacie com LaCie Belgium e Monday through Friday 9AM 5PM Contact Us At e 32 0 2 639 14 71 e support be lacie com LaCie Canada e Monday through Friday 9 30AM 5 30PM EST Contact Us At e 416 530 2545 phone e 416 530 2546 fax e support ca lacie com LaCie Denmark e Monday through Friday 9AM 5PM Contact Us At e 45 70 27 65 43 e support nordicQ lacie com LaCie France e Monday through Friday 9AM 6PM Contact Us At e 33 0 1 69 32 84 23 e
15. device such as a scanner and calibrating your output device such as a printer or monitor By calibrating input and output devices correctly color is accurately captured by your scanner and is reproduced faithfully on your monitor or printer as well Compression To compress is to decrease in size Compressing a file makes it smaller and makes it take up less space on a hard drive or other storage device Contrast The relationship between the light and dark areas of an image Contrast is the range between the darkest and lightest shades in an image while brightness is the balance of light and dark shades Contrast determines the number of shades you get brightness determines the intensity of the shades An image with low contrast tends to look dull and flat Dot pitch The measure of how much space there is between a monitor display s pixels Smaller is better and packing pixels closer together is fundamental to achieving higher resolution DPI Dots per inch the measurement of resolution DPI equals the number of dots that fit horizontally and vertically into a one inch measurement Typically the higher 33 the dpi the more detail in an image DPI varies depending on the output device A web page resolution is almost always 72 dpi a printer 300 1440 dpi varying according to the printer Driver An integral piece of software that provides a computer the necessary information to communicate with a peripheral device For examp
16. e Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference EN 55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Electromagnetics Immunity EN 61000 3 2 IEC61000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics EN 61000 3 3 IEC61000 3 3 Power Line Flicker EN 60950 IEC950 Product Safety Japanese Notice CHANEL MAREA HERUNTER VO CD MERC d AEREA PROF TORRES ATEN EL TAREA Coker LEPE RR CRL TENSA EEES TC COMED E ROHR CEL ROME LT FE EPA Energy Star Compliance Monitors that are marked with the Energy Star Logo meet the requirements of the EPA Energy Star program As an Energy Star Partner LaCie USA has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency Specific details on using the Energy Saving features can be found in the energy saver or power management section of the computer manual 1 introduction a e n e a ia d 5 1 1 Icons Used in This Ma daa 5 2 Getting to Know Your LaCie electron1 9 bluelV Monitor 7 241 COPtellte cse ted A ata cea 7 2 2 DE uiis 7 2 3 LaCie electron19bluelV Monitor Views eren 9 3 Setting Up Your LaCie electron1 9 bluelV Monitor 10 3 1 AC Power COR ecllofi t
17. e monitor and your display card Possible Solutions Re check your display card installation Refer to the display card s user s manual for more information Check to make sure that the power switch for both the monitor and computer are in the on position Check to ensure that the signal cable is completely connected to the computer display card and that the screws are tightened Check to see that the connector does not have any pins that were bent or pushed in Check to see that the pin assignments and signal timings of the monitor and the display card are within the recommended timings and pin assignments Please refer to your display card documentation for more information LED on monitor is not lit Picture is fuzzy or color looks blotchy Picture bounces ora wavy pattern is present in the picture Edges of the display image are not square Display image is not centered too small or too large Thin lines appear on your screen Attention message is displayed 23 Is the signal cable fully Check to ensure that the signal cable is seated completely connected to the computer display card and that the screws are tightened Is there a green or orange Check to ensure that the power switch color coming from the isin the ON position and that the power LED power cord is firmly seated in both the monitor and wall outlet If the picture is fuzzy adjust the Moir Canceler control If the color
18. e and background screen brightness Contrast Adjusts the image brightness in relation to the background Degauss Eliminates the buildup of stray magnetic fields which alter the correct scan of the electron beams and affect the purity of the screen colors focus and convergence When activated your screen image will jump and waver a bit as the screen is demagnetized between uses of the Degauss control FH Size and Position Controls O Important Note Please allow a minimum of 20 minutes to elapse Left Right Moves the image horizontally left or right Down Up Moves the image vertically up or down Narrow Wide Decreases or increases the horizontal size of the image Short Tall Decreases or increases the vertical size of the image Color Control System Color presets 1 through 5 select the desired color setting The bar is replaced by the color setting choice 1 2 3 SRGB 5 Each color setting is adjusted at the factory to the stated Kelvin degree If a setting is adjusted the name of the setting will change from Kelvin to Custom O Important Note sRGB does not allow you to adjust each color Red Green Blue Color Control System decreases or increases the monitor s red green or blue color guns depending upon which is selected The change in color will appear on screen and direction decrease or increase will be shown by the bars Important Note sRGB does not allow you to control the Color Brigh
19. ect the configurations of the product that you purchased please check our Web site for the most current version available You can access our manuals at www lacie com support manuals 2 Getting To Know Your LaCie electron19 bluelV Monitor 2 1 Contents Your new monitor box should contain the following Monitor with tilt swivel base 1 AC Power cord 1 Signal cable D Sub to D Sub 1 LaCie blue hood 1 LaCie Color CD ROM 1 Quick Install Guide 1 Remember to save your original box and packing material in the event that you have to ship or transport the monitor 2 2 Specifications Picture Tube Diagonal Viewable Image Size Radius Input Signal Video Sync Display Colors Analog Input Standard Resolutions Supported Resolution based on horizontal and vertical frequencies only Active Display Area Factory Setting Horizontal Vertical Monitor Notes Specifications 19 inch 90 deflection 0 24mm grille pitch 18 inch medium short persistence phosphor 50000 mm aperture grille CRT S ARAS coating ANALOG 0 7 Vp p 750 hms Separate sync TTL Level Horizontal sync Positive N egative Vertical sync Positive N egative Composite sync Negative TTL Level Unlimited number of colors Depends on display card used 640 x 480 50 to 160 Hz 800 x 600 50 to 160 Hz 1024 x 768 50 to 160 Hz 1280 x 1024 50 to 101 Hz _ We recommend resolution at 85 Hz 1600 x 1200 50 to 87
20. ed detestatur adt bled apa 10 3 2 Signal Cable COMEN 10 Su IL Mac USCIS a eade an aaa ada aa a a e a ER BLEU Vos 10 31242 PC USERS spini ceia naut ateu a n latina ei e cal a E 11 3 3 Adjusting The Monitor With The Tilt Swivel Base enne 12 3 4 Installing The LaCie Blue HOO vis uias depen tni tnr iniri tn pee rie 12 3 5 LOCATION Considero rad 13 3 6 Cleaning Your MOTION s oravit aci Sn reet dias Fia Red fttt 14 4 How To Use Your LaCie electron1 9 bluelV Monitor 15 A L CONTOS c at nt ent Aa a talc ae de tt a tt 15 5 Technical Information 1 20 DNI c 20 6 Troubleshooting cect eee aia a cen n va hie a n d 22 7 Contacting Customer Service sse 25 PEA Warri Ny esentium ai ed ter utar ial tcd M d du 28 8 Appendix 1 TCO 95 ioci tel etre foh e eta 29 9 Glossary oi piedica dio qi o op od dd 32 10 Health and Safety Precautions sss 35 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie electron19bluelV Monitor The LaCie electron19bluelV monitor is an intelligent micro processor based monitor that is compatible with most analog RGB Red Green and Blue display standards This professional quality monitor was designed to provide you with a high resolution monitor that will give you years of reliable trouble free operation With all it can do for you we re confident that your LaCie electron19bluelV Monitor will qu
21. enu when the OSD is turned off Control Moves the highlighted area Moves the highlighted lt gt left right to select one of area left right to select the sub menus one of the controls Control Has no function Moves the bar in the or direction to decrease or increase the adjustment Note Deactivates the OSD menu and to adjust Contrast with Hot key set ON Select SB Mode Enters sub menu Has no function When the OSD is off it will act as the SuperBright SB function key You can select between SB MODE OFF SB MODE 1 and SB MODE 2 The first time this key is pressed the current SB Mode is indicated Within a 3 second window if this key is selected again the SB MODE will change to the next SB MODE For example the current mode is SB MODE OFF the key is pressed twice within a 3 second time frame the SB MODE will change to SB MODE 1 and so on The color temperature at each SB MODE is adjusted by appropriate color control except for the sRGB mode whose color setting cannot be adjusted When the unit is turned off it will reset to SB off mode Reset Resets all the controls Resets the highlighted within the highlighted control to the factory menu to the factory setting setting Important Note When RESET is pressed in the main and sub menu a warning window will appear allowing you to select the reset function 16 Ls O Brightness Contrast igi jg ntrol C Controls Brightness Adjusts the overall imag
22. erate the equipment Use the attached specified cables with the N2901 color monitor so as not to interfere with radio and television reception 1 Please use the supplied power cable or equivalent to ensure FCC compliance 2 Shielded signal cable Use of other cables and adapters may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the reseller or an experienced radio TV technician for help No user serviceable parts in
23. he screen is as crisp and clear as possible GTF Auto Adjust Automatically adjusts the horizontal and vertical size and position settings according to the GTF standard with the signal timing when Auto Adjust is not available SB Super Brightness Mode Provides the screen brightness suitable for the screen images displayed SB Mode OFF for text based images normal use SB Mode 1 ON for images SB Mode 2 ON for moving images such as DVD movies 6 Troubleshooting In the event that your LaCie electron19bluelV Monitor is not working correctly please refer to the following checklist to find out where the problem is coming from If you have gone through all of the points on the checklist and your drive is still not working correctly please have a look at the FAQs that are regularly published on our Web site www lacie com One of these FAQs may provide an answer to your specific question You can also visit the drivers pages where the most recent software updates will be available 22 If you need further assistance please contact LaCie Technical Support see Chapter 7 Contacting Customer Service for details The Problem Questions to Ask No picture Image is scrolling or unstable Is the display card completely seated in its slot Are both the computer and monitor turned on Is the signal cable fully seated Does the connector have damaged pins Do you have the correct pin assignments and signal timings of th
24. ickly become an important tool in your day to day business and personal computing This manual will help you to Install your new device properly Get your monitor up and running Quickly learn how to operate it 1 1 Icons Used in This Manual Italicized paragraphs feature an icon describing the type of information being given 9 Important Note S Technical Information or News Warning This icon indicates potential hazard Precautions Always follow the basic precautions to use your LaCie electron19bluelV Monitor safely and correctly Respecting these guidelines will help to avoid the possibility of personal injury to yourself or others as well as to prevent damage to your device and other computer equipment For a complete list of precautions please see Chapter 10 Health and Safety Precautions Warranty LaCie accepts no liability for any loss of data during the use of this device or for any of the problems caused as a result Under no circumstances does LaCie guarantee the reliability of the monitor Any modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate this device Manual Updates LaCie is constantly striving to give you the most up to date comprehensive User s Manuals available on the market It is our goal to provide you with a friendly easy to use format that will help you quickly install and utilize the many functions of your new device If your manual does not refl
25. le you must install a specific driver for each device printer or scanner attached to your computer Most peripherals that are sold come with the driver stored in a disc or the drivers are available by visiting the company s Web site for downloading Exposure The amount of light in an image The exposure of an image can be changed by increasing or reducing available light Gamma The contrast affecting the mid level grays or midtones of an image Adjusting the gamma of an image allows you to change brightness values of the middle range of gray tones without dramatically altering the shadows and highlights Gigabyte GB A measurement of storage capacity One gigabyte equals 1 024 megabytes Grayscale An image type that contains more than just black and white and includes actual shades of gray In a grayscale image each pixel has more bits of information encoded in it allowing more shades to be recorded and shown 4 bits are needed to reproduce up to 16 levels of gray and 8 bits can reproduce a photo realistic 256 shades of gray Highlights The lightest portions of an image Histogram A graphic representation of how bright and dark pixels are distributed in an image A histogram skewed heavily to the left indicates a dark image while a histogram skewed to the right indicates a bright image Hue The characteristic of a color that distinguishes it from another color i e what makes a color red or green or blue Interp
26. mportant Note Do not keep the monitor on when No Signal is applied This could cause image burn on the screen due to the No aD Important Note For standard systems and graphics boards keep Signal message being applied Clamp Pulse Position Control Operating your monitor at a nonstandard timing may cause images to appear darker than normal or to have color distortion Use of the Clamp Pulse Position control will adjust images to their normal state This selection allows you to use gt as brightness control and as contrast control Selecting Factory Preset allows you to reset most O SD control settings back to the factory settings A warning statement will appear to confirm that you do not want to reset ALL settings Individual settings can be reset by highlighting the control to be reset and pressing the RESET button Hot Key Factory Preset 19 Information Display Mode Indicates the current mode and frequency setting of the monitor Monitor Info Indicates the model and serial numbers of your monitor WA Geometry Controls Geometry Controls Menu The Geometry controls allow you to adjust the curvature or angle of the sides of your display In Out pincushion Decreases or increases the curvature of the sides either inward or outward Decreases or increases the curvature of the sides either to the left or right Decreases or increases the tilt of the sides either to the left or right
27. nitor aligned with the junction between the two parts of the monitor casing creating an overhang of about 15 cm 6 inches 3 Repeat the process in 1 for the side panels Remove the white tape covers on the Velcro tabs from the side panels Align the back edge of the monitor to follow the curve on the side of the monitor 4 Once all the Velcro tabs are adhered to the monitor gently remove the hood by lifting one side then the other and then the top panel Firmly press the Velcro tabs onto the monitor for a better bond and reattach the hood You should always keep the hood on for the best colors and eye comfort possible 13 However you can easily remove the hood if you need to enlarge the viewing angle 3 5 Location Considerations Important Note Correct placement and adjustment of the monitor can reduce eye shoulder and neck fatigue When setting up your monitor keep the following in mind e For optimal viewing avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sunlight or other light sources may reflect on the display area of the monitor place your monitor no closer than 12 inches and no further away than 28 inches from your eyes The optimal distance is 24 inches e Position the monitor at a 90 angle to windows and other light sources to minimize glare and reflections Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect on your screen e Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least
28. olated resolution Resolution enhanced through software also known as software enhanced resolution Interpolated resolution may capture less detail than optical resolution but it is useful for certain tasks such as scanning line art or enlarging small originals Maximum monitor resolution The number of individual dots of color or pixels contained on a display Resolution is typically expressed by measuring the number of pixels on the horizontal axis row and the number of pixels on the vertical axis column e g 640x480 Megabyte MB A unit of computer memory capacity equal to 1 048 576 bytes Midtones The parts of an image between the lighter and darker areas at around 50 gray 34 Moir An undesirable pattern in color printing that results from incorrect screen angles of overprinting halftones Moires usually result when you scan a halftone or when you scan images taken directly from a magazine instead of scanning a photographic original or a transparency Pixel A picture element or a single unit of a graphic image used by the computer to represent image information in a digital format An image file for instance is simply a representation of hundreds or thousands of pixels arranged closely together in a grid so that they appear to form a picture Refresh rate The number of times that the image on the monitor display is drawn each second If the monitor has a refresh rate of 75 Hz all the pixels from top to
29. ound as it is difficult to see and may produce eye fatigue due to insufficient contrast 3 6 Cleaning Your Monitor A special coating has been applied to the glass of your monitor to reduce reflection and static electricity on the glass surface Due to this delicate coating on the glass surface use a lint free nonabrasive cloth cotton or equivalent and a non alcohol neutral nonabrasive cleaning solution to minimize dust If the screen requires more than a light cleaning apply water or a soft neutral detergent diluted with ample water directly to a soft cloth Wring out the excess water then clean the glass surface s Warning Always unplug the monitor before cleaning Warning The following agents will cause damage to the monitor when cleaning the glass surface Benzene thinner acid alkaline detergent alcohol detergent detergent with abrasive powder detergent with antistatic agent and detergent for cleaning Warning Do not spray cleaner directly onto the screen because it may drip into the monitor and damage the circuitry 15 4 How To Use Your LaCie electron19 bluelV Monitor 4 1 Controls EXT lt gt SELECT ESET MENU SB x 93 uree BAT jeg The On Screen Display OSD control buttons on the front of the monitor function as follows Main Menu Sub Menu Exit Exits the O SD menu Exits to the O SD controls main menu Note Deactivates the OSD menu and activates the O SD m
30. r wet conditions N ever place objects containing liquids on the monitor as they may spill onto its circuitry Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock short circuiting fire or personal injury Make sure that the computer and the monitor are electrically grounded If the devices are not grounded there is an increased risk of electrical shock Do not expose the monitor to temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 45 C 41 F to 104 F Doing so may damage the monitor or disfigure its casing Avoid placing your monitor near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight even through a window Inversely placing your monitor in an environment that is too cold or humid may damage the unit
31. replace the defective monitor This warranty is void if The monitor was operated stored in abnormal use or maintenance conditions The monitor is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification or alteration is expressly authorized in writing by LaCie The monitor was subjected to abuse neglect lightning strike electrical fault improper packaging or accident The monitor was installed improperly The serial number of the monitor is defaced or missing The broken part is a replacement part such as a pickup tray etc The tamper seal on the monitor casing is broken LaCie will not under any circumstances be liable for direct special or consequential damages such as but not limited to damage or loss of property or equipment loss of profits or revenues cost of replacement goods or expense or inconvenience caused by service interruptions Under no circumstances will any person be entitled to any sum greater than the purchase price paid for the drive To obtain warranty service call your LaCie Reseller or LaCie Technical Support You maybe asked to furnish proof of purchase to confirm that the drive is still under warranty All monitors returned to LaCie must be securely packaged in their original box and shipped with postage prepaid Register online for free technical support www lacie com register htm 29 8 Appendix 1 TCO 95 TCO 95 Congratulations You have just purchased a TCO 95
32. s for international and environmental labeling of personal computers The labeling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees Naturskyddsforeningen The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation and NUTEK The National Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden The requirements cover a wide range of issues environmental ergonomics usability emission of electrical and magnetic fields energy consumption and electrical and fire safety The environmental demands concern restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals brominated and chlorinated flame retardant CFCs freons and chlorinated solvents among other things The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental plan which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its 30 operational policy The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and or display after a certain period of inactivity shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user Labeled products must meet strict environmental demands for example in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields physical and visual ergonomics and good usability TCO 95 is a co operative project between TCO The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees N
33. s the health of the user and saves money Examples include the following OSD controls for quick and easy image adjustments tilt swivel base for preferred angle of vision and compliance with MPRII guidelines for lower emissions Plug and Play Facilities setup and installation by allowing the monitor to send it capabilities such as screen size and resolutions supported directly to your computer automatically optimizing display performance Off Mode System Provides innovative power saving methods that allow the monitor to shift to a lower power consumption level while it is on but not in use saving two thirds of your monitor energy costs reducing emissions and lowering the air conditioning costs of the workplace Reduced Magnetic Field Technology Reduces the magnetic and alternating electric field emissions and static electricity addressing ergonomic concerns regarding potential risks from extended computer monitor use 21 Multiple Frequency Technology Automatically adjusts the monitor to the display card s scanning frequency thus displaying the resolution required Full Scan Capability Allows you to use the entire screen area in most resolutions significantly expanding image size Corner Purity Control Allows you to easily adjust impurities in the four corners of your monitor Convergence Control Allows you to adjust the horizontal and vertical convergence of the top and bottom area ensuring that a white line drawn on t
34. side Do not attempt to modify this equipment If modified your authority to operate this equipment might be voided by FCC If necessary the user should contact the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing O ffice Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules O peration is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For questions regarding your product contact LaCie USA 22985 NW Evergreen Parkway Hillsboro OR 97124 U S A To identify this product refer to the Serial Number found on the product Canada Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Avis Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada European Union Notic
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36. tness or Contrast 17 Su Tools 1 on Moir Canceler Moir is a wavy pattern which can sometimes appear on the screen The pattern is repetitive and superimposed as rippled images When running certain applications the wavy pattern is more evident than in others To reduce moir adjust the level by using the CONTROL buttons Convergence Alignsall three e Use the CONVERGENCE HOR colors R G B to form a single control to adjust the alignment of the color white The purpose of this white lines in the left right direction control is to ensure that a white e Use the CONVERGENCE VER line drawn on the screen is as control to adjust the alignment of the crisp and clear as possible white lines in the up down direction Linearity This selection allows e Draw equally spaced horizontal lines you to adjust the spacing of the using a drawing application that has a area on the screen The purpose ruler of this control isto ensure thata e Use the Vertical Balance control to one inch circle is a true one inch adjust the lines near the top and circle wherever it is on the screen bottom of your screen The best way to determine the e Use the LINEARITY VER control to vertical linearity is as follows adjust the spacing between the lines near the center and top of your screen Corner Purity Control Eliminates picture impurities that may result from the earth s magnetic field While in the sub menus TL Top Left T
37. ww tcodevelopment com 32 9 Glossary Bit Representing a value of 0 or 1 a bit is the smallest unit of memory in a computer Bit depth The measurement of the amount of color information in an image for display or print Higher bit depth translates to more color and more accurate color information in the digital image BMP Bitmap images also called raster images Bitmap files use a grid of pixels to represent images with every pixel in an image given a specific location and color value The number of pixels combined make up the image data Dependent on resolution bitmap images are best used to show gradations of color Bitmap images cannot be enlarged unless you change the resolution first or the images will blur Brightness The balance of light and dark shades in an image Brightness is distinct from contrast which measures the range between the darkest and lightest shades in an image Brightness determines the intensity of shades contrast determines the number of shades you get Byte The smallest amount of computer memory needed to store one character of data CMYK Cyan Magenta Yellow Black The base colors in the printing process When printing you should change the color mode for your images to CMYK to give them a better representation of colors Color Calibration The process of ensuring accurate reproduction of color for images Full color calibration is usually a two step process calibrating your input
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