Preference Audio FPD1975W - Manual (Page 26)

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Maintaining
To keep the monitor in optimal working order:
■ Do not block the ventilation holes.
■ Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water.
■ Keep the monitor away from radiators or heat vents.
■ Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight.
Caution
Do not use any type of abrasive pad or
glass cleaner. You will permanently
scratch the screen.
■ To clean the monitor, use a soft cloth slightly moistened with water only.
Wipe the cabinet, screen, and controls.
Troubleshooting
Important
Make sure that the monitor has warmed
up for approximately 30 minutes before
making any judgments about the picture
quality.
If you have problems with the monitor, the information in this troubleshooting
section may help you solve them.
No power
Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the
monitor and the wall outlet. For more information about connecting the power
cord, see
“Connecting the monitor” on page 2 .
Display colors are wrong
■ Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the
ideal settings.
■ Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.
■ Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the
monitor and your computer. For more information about connecting the
video cable, see
“Connecting the monitor” on page 2 .
■ Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
■ Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed
in.
Color is not uniform
■ Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the
ideal settings.
■ Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before
making a final judgment about color uniformity or brightness.