Philips 235P2EB-27 - Manual (Page 34)

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5 Regulatory Information
Lead-free Product
Lead free display promotes
environmentally sound recovery and
disposal of waste from electrical and
electronic equipment. Toxic substances
like Lead has been eliminated and compliance
with European community’s stringent RoHs
directive mandating restrictions on hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment
have been adhered to in order to make Philips
monitors safe to use throughout its life cycle.
TCO Displays 5.0 Information
Congratulations,
Your display is designed for
both you and the planet!
This display carries the TCO Certified label. This
ensures that the display is designed for minimal
impact on the climate and natural environment,
while offering all the performance expected
from top of the line electronic products. TCO
Certified is a third party verified program, where
every product model is tested by an accredited
independent test laboratory. TCO Certified
represents one of the toughest certifications for
displays worldwide.
Some of the Usability features of the TCO
Displays 5.0 requirements:
Visual Ergonomics
Good visual ergonomics in order to improve the
working environment for the user and to reduce
sight and strain problems. Important parameters
are:
• Light levels without color tint, Uniform color
and luminance, Wide color gamut
• Calibrated color temperature and gamma curve
• Wide luminance level, Dark black levels, Low
motion blur
Electrical Safety
• Product fulfills rigorous safety standards
Emissions
• Low alternating electric and magnetic fields
emissions
• Low acoustic noise emissions
Some of the Environmental features of the TCO
Displays 5.0 requirements:
• The brand owner demonstrates corporate
social responsibility and has a certified
environmental management system (EMAS or
ISO 14001)
• Very low energy consumption both in on- and
standby mode
• Restrictions on chlorinated and brominated
flame retardants, plasticizer and polymers
• Restrictions on heavy metals such as cadmium,
mercury and lead (RoHS compliance)
EPEAT
(www.epeat.net)
“The EPEAT (Electronic Product
Environmental Assessment Tool)
program evaluates computer
desktops, laptops, and monitors
based on 51 environmental criteria
developed through an extensive stakeholder
consensus process supported by US EPA.
EPEAT system helps purchasers in the public
and private sectors evaluate, compare and select
desktop computers, notebooks and monitors
based on their environmental attributes. EPEAT
also provides a clear and consistent set of
performance criteria for the design of products,
and provides an opportunity for manufacturers to
secure market recognition for efforts to reduce
the environmental impact of its products.”