AGM A-19 User manual
1
PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................................................................2
INFORMATION FOR USERS APPLICABLE IN EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES
2
INFORMATION FOR USERS APPLICABLE IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
2
INSTALLATION
2
POWER CONNECTION
2
MAINTENANCE
2
TRANSPORTING THE MONITOR
2
GETTING STARTED
3
PACKAGE CONTENTS
3
INSTALLATION OF FIRST USE
4
IDENTIFYING PARTS AND CONTROLS
4
FUNCTIONS OF THE BUTTONS AND INDICATOR:
4
SETUP
5
CUSTOMIZING YOUR MONITOR
6
Working wirh OSD Group
6
Hotkey and the Characteristic Functions Introduction
6
OSD Icin List
7
TROUBLESHOOTING 9
TECHNICAL FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
10
INTERFACE FREQUENCY 11
ADDENDUM
12
REGULATIONS
14
FCC COMPLIANCE 14
TCO’99
15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2
Information for users applicable in European Union
countries
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from ordinary household wastes at its end of life. Please kindly be aware that this is your
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electronic equipment recycling. For information about your recycling drop off area, please contact
your local related electrical and electronic equipment waste management authority or the retailer
where you bought the product.
Information for users applicable in United States of
America
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Installation
1.
Do
not
cover
or
block
the
ventilation
ports
on
the
rear
of
the
monitor
.
2.
Do
no
t
install
the
monitor
close
to
heat
sources
such
as
radiators
or
air ducts,
or
i
n
a
location
exposed
to
direct sunlight,
excessive
dust,
mechanical
vibration, or
shock.
Power connection
1. Use the correct power cord for your local voltage.
2. Use an accessible outlet close to the monitor.
3. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable.
4. Only use the power adapter attached to the monitor.
5. Disconnect the power cable from the power supply if:
5.1
Y
ou
w
ill
not
use
the
monitor
for
an
extended
period.
5.2
The
cable
is
damaged
or
frayed.
5.3
The
monitor
has
been
dropped
or
the
cabinet
damaged.
5.4
A
distinct
change
in
performance
indicates
a
need
for
servicing.
Maintenance
1.
Clean
the
cabinet
and
controls
wit
h
a
s
oft
cloth
lightly
moistened
wit
h
a
mild
detergent
solution.
Do
not
use
any
abrasive
materials
or
solvents
such
as
alcohol
or
benzene.
2.
Do
not
r
ub,
touch,
or
tap
the
surface
of
the
screen
with
sharp
or
abrasive
items
such
as
pens
or
screwdrivers,
as
the
screen
may
scratch.
3.
Do
no
t
insert
objects
or
spill
liquids
into
the
ventilation
ports
on
the
monitor
’
s
rear
,
a
s
fire,
electric
shock,
an
d
/
o
r
unit
failure
may
result.
Transporting the monitor
1.
When
transporting
the
monitor
for
repair
or
shipment,
fold
the
base
of
the
monitor
back
until
it
becomes
straight.
Then
wrap
the
monitor
and
its
attachments
with
the
original
c
arton
and
packing
materials.
Precauciones
3
Package contents
Before
beginning,
ensure
that
the
carton
contains
the
following
items:
1. LCD Monitor
2. Power cord (The plug may vary according to the electrical standard for your area)
3.
V
ideo
Signal
Cable
(Analog,
D
-
SU
B
C
a
ble
)
4.
Audio
cable
(optional)
5.
CD-ROM
6.
Quick
Installation
Guide
Gettin
g
Started
4
Installation of First Use
1.
The
installatio
n
o
f the
monitor
is
very
simple.
Take
the
monitor
from
the
packing
box
and
remove
all
the
packing
materials.
And
then
put
the
monitor
on
the
desk
carefully;
fold
the
monitor
base,
so
that
the
monitor
can
stand
on
the
desk
properly.
Next,
adjust
the
monito
r
t
o
the
desired
position
according
to
the
seat
and other
factors.
Identifying parts and controls
1.
The
LED
indicator
and
control
buttons
are
as
follows:
2.
The
connection
ports
are
as
follows:
Functions of the buttons and indicator:
Button
Functions
1.
T
urn
on
the
monitor
2.
Activate
the
OSD
control
menu
3.
Select
the
specific
function
4.
T
urn
of
f
the
monitor
by
pressing
the
button
fo
r
3
seconds
1.
Activate the Volume control menu, and increase the value (optional)
2.
View the next function in the main OSD menu clockwise
3.
Increase the value of specific function which has been selected
1.
Activate
the
V
olume
control
menu,
and
decrease
the
value
(optional)
2.
V
iew
the
next
function
in
the
main
OSD
menu
counter-clockwise
3.
Decrease
the
value
of the
specific
function
which
has
been
selected
1.
Optimize
the
picture
performance
automatically
Indicador LED
1.
Green
color
indicates
that
the
monitor
is
in
“active”
mode
(normal
operation).
2.
Amber
color
indicates
that
the
monitor
is
in
“sleep”
mode
(power
saving
mode
or
no
signal
input).
3.
Not
lit
indicates
that
the
monitor
is
in
“of
f”
mode
(monitor
power
of
f).
5
Setup
1. Connecting
video
(Note:
Before
connecting
computer
,
ensure
the
resolution
and
refresh
rat
e
o
f
the
computer
do
not
exceed
the
following setting
s
-
resolution:
1280*1024,
refresh
rate:
75Hz.)
1.1
Turn
of
f
your
computer
1.2
Connect
the
video
signal
cable
to
the
VGA
port
of
your
PC,
tighten
the
screws
on
the
connector
onto
the
computer
1.3
Connect
the
other
end
of the
video
signal
cable
to
the
VGA-IN
port
at
the
back
of
the
monitor
,
t
ighten
the
screws
on
the
connector
to
the
monitor
2.
Connecting
powe
r
2.1
Plug
the
female
end
of
the
power
cord
in
to
the
AC-IN
port
at
the
back
of
the
monitor
2.2
Plug
the
male
end
of
the
power
cord
int
o
a
power
outlet
3.
Connecting
audio
(optional)
3.1
Plug
the
audio
cable
into
the
AUDIO
port
at
the
back
of
the
monitor
3.2
Plug
the
other
end
of
the
audio
cable
into
your
computer
or
other
audio
source
4.
Turning on the computer
5. Pressing the button at the back of the monitor to turn on the monitor
6. Removing the protection film from the monitor
You should be able to see the picture now. If not, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section.
6
Customizing
your
Monitor
The
On
Screen
Display
(OSD)
system
provide
s
a
full
range
of
customizable
tools
to
optimize
your
display
.
Important:
While
full
customization
is
available,
we
strongly
recommend
using
the
Auto
Adjustment
function,
which
is
preset
to
fully
optimize
your
monitor
’
s
performance.
Simply
press
the
＆
buttons
simultaneously
to
engage
the
Auto
Adjustment.
It
is
also
recommended
that
you
execute
the
function
following
any
change
made
to
your
display
from
your
computer.
W
orking
with
OSD Group
1. Press Menu button to activate the OSD menu.
2. Select the icon from the OSD menu with the ＆buttons.
3. Press Menu button to confirm the selection of a specific function.
4.
Press or to adjust the setting values.
5.
Press Menu button to exit from the sub-menu.
6. Press or to select the icon, and then press the Menu button to exit from the OSD
menu.
Introduction to Hotkeys
1. Auto Adjustment
While
the
OSD
menu
is
not
shown,
press
＆
buttons
simultaneously
to
optimize
the
picture
performance
automatically
(Y
ou
may
also
use
the
OSD
control
to
activate
the
Auto
Adjustment
function.
See
OSD
Menu
and
Icon
List
section)
2. Volume Control (optional)
While
the
OSD
menu
is
not
shown,
press
o
r
button
to
increase
or
decrease
the
audio
volume
level.
7
OSD
Icon
List
Icon
Functions
Detail
Auto
Adjustment
Optimize
the
picture
performance
automatically
(you
may
also
pres
s
an
d
buttons
simultaneously
,
while
the
OSD
menu
is
not
shown,
to
activate
the
function)
Brightness
Adjust
the
luminance
level
of
the
screen
Contrast
Adjust
the
contrast
level
(black
to
white
ratio)
of
the
screen
Sharpness
Adjust
the
sharpness
of
the
screen
Clock
Adjust
the
monitor’s
internal
sampling
clock
rate
Phase
Adjust
the
monitor
internal
signal
phase
Horizontal Position
Shift
the
position
of
the
screen
left
or
right
V
ertical
Position
Shift
the
position
of
the
screen
up
or
down
Color
T
e
mperature
Select
the
setting
of
screen
colo
r
–
Cool,
W
arm
or
User
Cool
(9300K)
Select
the
setting
of
screen
color
to
be
bluish
white
W
arm
(6500K
)
Select
the
setting
of
screen
color
to
be
reddish
white
User
Adjust
the
setting
of
screen
color
per
the
user
’
s
preference
R
Adjust
the
percentage
of
red
color
G
Adjust
the
percentage
of
green
color
B
Adjust
the
percentage
of
blue
color
OSD
Menu
Language
Select
your
own
preference
of
language
of
OSD
menu
There
are
9
languages
available
–
English,
German,
French,
Italian,
Spanish, Japanese,
Simplified
Chinese,
and
T
raditional
Chinese.
8
OSD
Menu
Position
Adjust
the
position
of
OSD
menu
on
the
screen.
Power
Saving
Mode
Select
between
Standard
and
Advanced
power
saving
modes.
See
addendum
for
details
Standard
Fulfill
EP
A
Energy
Star
power
management
requirement
Advanced
Activate
monitor
Life-Extension
function
Recall
Factory
Preset
Reset
monitor
parameters
back
to
factory
preset
values.
Exit
Disable
the
OSD
menu
9
Symptom
Check
Items
1.
No
picture
2.
LED
indicator
(at
the
right
side
of
the
monitor)
is
not
lit
1.Check
if
the
monitor
is
turned
on
(press
the
button
again).
2.
Check
if
the
power
cor
d
i
s
properly
connected
to
the
monitor
and
power
outlet.
3.
Check
if
there
is
electricity
coming
from
the
power
outlet
(use
another
device
to
check
for
power).
1.
No
picture
2.
LED
indicator
(at
the
right
side
of
the monitor)
is
orange
1.Check
if
your
computer
is
turned
on.
2.
Ensure
the
computer
is
not
in
power
saving
mode
(move
the
mouse
or
pres
s
a
key
on
the
keyboard
to
wake
up
the
computer).
3.Check
if
the
video
signal
cable
is
properly
connected
to
the
monitor
and
computer
.
1.
Picture
shows
“No
Signal
Input”
1.Check
if
your
computer
is
turned
on.
2.Check
if
the
video
signal
cable
is
properly
connected
to
the
monitor
and
computer
.
1.
Picture
shows
“Input
Signal
Out
of
Range”
1.Ensure
that
the
resolution
and/or
refresh
rate
is
set
correctly
.
(See
item
2.1
of Monitor
Installation
section)
1.
Picture
not
clear
1.Press the
buttons
simultaneously
to
activate
the
Auto
Adjustment
function.
2.Check
if
the
video
signal
cable
is
properly
connected
to
the
monitor
and
computer
.
3.Adjust
the
screen
resolution
and
refresh
rate
of
your
computer
to
SXGA.
(resolution:
1280*1024,
refresh
rate:
60Hz)
for
the
best
performance
Troubleshootin
g
10
Item (A-17)
Description
Screen Size
337,92 (H) x 270,336 (V) mm
Panel
Pixel Format
0,264 (H
)
x
0,264 (V)
mm
Monitor
Display Colors
16,2
M
colors
Input Signal
Frequency
Horizontal:
31.5KHz
to
80KHz
V
ertical:
56Hz
to
75Hz
Compatibility
PC
SXGA 1280 x 1024
@
75 Hz
SXGA 1280 x 1024
@
60 Hz
Connector
Analog
D-sub
15
pin
Tilt
Tilt Angle
-5°-20°
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Net
380 (W
)
x
387 (H)
x
1
90 (D)
mm
W
eight
t
Net
3,4 kg
Safety
UL,
CE,
TUV/GS,
FCC-B,
BSMI,
CCC,
Energy
Star
,
TCO'99
, CB, GOST
EMI
FCC, CE, BSMI
Regulations
VESA
DDC2B, DPMS
AC
AC
100 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power
Consumption
Active
:
<
35
W
/
Standby
:
<
1
W
Item (A-19)
Description
Display
Size
376.3 (H) x 301.1(V) mm
Panel
Pixel Pitch
0.294(H) x 0.294(V)
mm
Monitor
Display Colors
16,2
M
colors
Input Signal
Frequency
Horizontal:
31.5KHz
to
80KHz
V
ertical:
56Hz
to
75Hz
Compatibility
PC
SXGA 1280 x 1024
@
75 Hz
SXGA 1280 x 1024
@
60 Hz
Connector
Analog
D-sub
15
pin
Tilt
Tilt Angle
-3°-17°
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Net
419 (W
)
x
439 (H)
x
20
0 (D)
mm
W
eight
t
Net
4.3 kg
Safety
UL,
CE,
TUV/GS,
FCC-B,
BSMI,
CCC,
Energy
Star
,
TCO'99
, CB, GOST
EMI
FCC, CE, BSMI
Regulations
VESA
DDC2B, DPMS
AC
AC
100 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power
Consumption
Active
:
<
40
W
/
Standby
:
<
1
W
Technical Features and S
p
ecifications
11
Interface
Frequency
1. The
following
frequency
range
is
the
working
period.
If
the
entered
mode
is
between
the
below
period
but
does
not
match
the
frequency
of
supported
timing,
display
optimization
will
not
be
assured.
If
the
entered
mode
is
out
of
the
working
period,
the
display
will
be
blank
(just
show
“Input
Signal
Out
Of
Range”)
then
go
to
power
saving.
2. Basically
,
m
ode
judgment
is
regardless
the
sync
polarity
except
if
both
or
more
modes
all
belong
to
the
supported
timing
list
and
can
be
judged
by
sync
polarity
only
.
3. In
the
meantime,
the
real
entered
frequency
of
the
supported
timing
is
not
requested
exactly
.
4. Normalization
of
the
VGA
card’
s
deviation
will
be
acceptable.
5. Horizontal
Frequency
30
KHz---80
KHz
6. Vertical
Frequency
50
Hz---75
Hz
12
Advanced Power
Savin
g
M
ode
1. Background
The
traditional
monitors
have
the
function of
electricity-savin
g
d
ormanc
y
.
Bu
t
t
he
interval
of
dormanc
y
i
s
d
if
ficult
to
decide.
If
the
interval
is
long,
the
purpose
of
saving
electricity
can
not
be
achieved
.
W
hile
if
th
e
i
nterva
l
i
s
s
hort
,
y
our computer
and
LCD
monitor
will
be
dormant
often.
Whe
n
t
he
LC
D
m
onitor
become
s
d
ormant
,
t
he
back
light
s
w
ill
be
turned
of
f
immediately
.
The
frequent
turning-on
and
turning-o
ff
of
lights
will
result
in
th
e
l
ightness
being
uneven
an
d
e
ve
n
,
shortening
the
life
of
the
lights.
2. Our solution to the dilemma – Monitor the Life-Extension function
In
view
of
that,
we
have
designed
the
function of Monitor
Life-Extension.
Once
yo
u
s
elec
t
t
he
option
of
“Advanced
Power
Saving
Mode”
in
the
OSD
menu,
and
then
you
ca
n
n
ot
only
save
electricit
y
,
bu
t
e
xten
d
t
he
life
of
th
e
l
ights.
3. Working principle of the Monitor Life-Extension function
T
o
minimize
the
impact
of
frequent
turn-on
and
turn-of
f
o
f
L
CD
monito
r
,
th
e
L
ife-Extensio
n
f
unction
d
ecreases
th
e
electricity
supplied
to
the
back-light
of
LCD
monitor
gradually
,
i
nstead
of
cu
tting
i
t
o
ff
right
a
wa
y
w
he
n the
P
C
e
nter
s
sleeping
or
of
f
mode.
Please
see
the
following
comparison
graphics
for
details
.
*
Standard
Power
Saving
Mode
(withou
t
M
onitor
Life-Extensio
n
f
unction)
Power
*
Advanced
Power
Saving
Mode
(wit
h
M
onito
r
L
ife-Extensio
n
f
unction))
Power
ON
Sleep
Start
Power
Saving
Start
This
“Slow-Start-n-Delay-Of
f”
approach
minimize
s
t
he
transit
of
electricity
and
temperatur
e
c
aused
by the
turning-on
and
turning-of
f
o
f the
LCD
monitor
.
Therefore,
th
e
d
ecay
of
backlight
s
o
f
T
FT
-LCD
ca
n
b
e
controlled
at
the
certain
level
which
is
much
less
than
it
was.
Addendum
ON
Power Saving Start
13
4.
The
side
effect
of
the
Monitor
Life-Extension
function
(why
not
preset
Advanced
Power
Saving
Mode
as
default?)
According
to
the
request
of
EP
A
(US
Environmental
Protection
Agency)
to
power
m
anagemen
t
o
f
m
onitors,
th
e
p
ower
consumption
o
f
t
he
monito
r
m
us
t
g
o
dow
n
t
o
belo
w
3
watts
withi
n
3
seconds
after
the
monito
r
s
goes
into
power
s
avin
g m
ode.
Bu
t
t
he
Life-Extension
function
decrease
s
t
he
electricity
s
upplie
d
t
o
the
backlights
of
LCD
monitor
gradually
.
Therefore,
the
Monito
r
L
ife-Extensio
n
f
unction
h
as
a
conflict
wit
h
t
he
requiremen
t
o
f
E
P
A
in
th
e
f
irst
7
m
inut
es
afte
r entering
sleeping
mode.
Even
though,comparing
the
advantage
s
o
f
b
ot
h
c
onditions,
we
stil
l
r
ecommend
yo
u
s
trongl
y
s
et
your
monito
r
to
A
dvance
d
P
ow
er
Saving
mode.
5.l How can you engage the Monitor Life-Extension function?
You may simply use the OSD control to activate the Monitor Life-Extension function.
1.
Press
the
Menu
button
to
activate
the
OSD
menu.
2.
Press
or
button
to
select
the
Power
Saving
Mode
icon
.
3.
Press
the
Menu
button
to
confirm
the
selection.
4.
Press
or
button
to
select
the
“Advanced”
optio
n
i
n
t
he
Power
S
avin
g
Mode
f
unction.
5.
Press
the
Menu
button
to
confirm
the
selection
.
6.
Press
or
button
to
select
the
Exit
icon..
7.
Press
the
Menu
button
to
exit
the
OSD
menu
.
14
FCC
compliance
1. This
device
complies
with
Part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
Operation
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.
2. NOTE:
This
equipment
has
been
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
fo
r
a
Clas
s
B
digital
device,
pursuant
to
part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
These
limits
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful interference
i
n
a
residential
installation.
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
i
n
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
try
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
3. Reorient
or
relocate
the
receiving
antenna.
4. Increase
the
separation
between
the
equipment
and
receiver
.
5. Connect
the
equipment
to
an
outlet
on
a
circuit
different
from
that
to
which
the
receiver
is
connected.
6. Consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/TV
technician
for
help.
W
ARNING:
Any
unauthorized
modification
to
this
equipmen
t
c
ould
r
esul
t
i
n
t
he
revocation
of
th
e
a
uthorization
to
operate
t
he
equipment
and
void
th
e
p
roduct
warranty
.
Re
g
ulations
15
Congratulations!
Y
ou
have
just
purchased
a
TCO’99
approved
and
labeled
product!
Y
our
choice
has
provided
you
wit
h
a
product
developed
for
professional
use.
Y
o
ur
purchase
has
also
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
a
n
established
method
for
encouraging
the
adaptation
of goods
and
services
to
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
their
manufacture.
Since
it
has
not
so
far been
possible
to
satisfactorily
recycle
the
majority
of
electronics
equipment,
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
electricity
generation hav
e
a
negative
effect
on
the
environment
(e.g.
acidic
and
climate-influencing
emissions,
radioactive
waste),
it
is
vital
to
save
energy
.
Electronics
equipment
in
offices
is
often
left
running
continuously
and
thereby
consume
s
a
lot
of
energy
.
What
does
labeling
involve?
This
product
meets
the
requirements
for
the
TCO’99
scheme
which
provides
for
international
and
environmental labeling
of
personal
computers.
The
labeling
scheme
was
developed
a
s
a
joint
effort
by
the
TCO
(The
Swedish
Confederation
of
Professional
Employees),
Svenska
Naturskyddsforeningen
(The
Swedish
Society
for
Nature
Conservation)
and
Statens
Energimyndighet
(The
Swedish
National
Energy
Administration).
Approval
requirements
cover
a
wide
rang
e
o
f
issues:
environment,
ergonomics,
usability
,
e
mission
of
electric
and
magnetic
fields,
energy
consumption
and
electrical
and
fire
safety
.
The
environmental
demands
impose
restrictions
on
the
presence
and
use
of
heavy
metals,
brominated
and
chlorinated
flame
retardants,
CFCs
(freons)
and
chlorinated
solvents,
among
other
things.
The
product
must
be
prepared
for
recycling
and
the
manufacturer
is
obliged
to
have
an
environmental
policy
which
must
be
adhered
to
in each
country
where
the
company
implements
its
operational
policy
.
The
energy
requirements
includ
e
a
demand
that the
computer
and/or
display
,
afte
r
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
.
Below
you
will
fin
d
a
brief
summary
of
the
environmental
requirements
met
b
y
this
product.
The
complete
environmental
criteria
document
may
b
e
ordered
from:
TCO Development
SE-1
14
94
Stockholm,
Sweden Fax:+4687829207
Email
(Internet):
developme[email protected]
Current
information
regarding
TCO’99
approved
and
labeled
products
may
also
be
obtained
via
the
Internet,
using
the
address:
http://www
.tco-info.com/
TCO’99
16
Environmental
requirement
s
F
lame
retardant
s
Flame
retardants
are
present
in
printed
circuit
boards,
cables,
wires,
casings
and
housings.
Their
purpose
is
to
prevent,
or
at
least
to
delay
the
spread
of
fire.
Up
to
30%
of
the
plastic
i
n
a
computer
casing
can
consist
of
flame
retardant
substances.
Most
flame
retardants
contain
bromine
or
chloride,
and
those
flame
retardants
are
chemically
related
to
another
group
of
environmental
toxins,
PCBs.
Both
the
flame
retardants
containing
bromine
or
chloride
and
the
PCBs
are
suspected
of
giving
rise
to
severe
health
effects,
including
reproductive
damage
in
fish-eating
birds
and
mammals,
due
to
the
bio-accumulative
processes.
Flame
retardants
have
been
found
in
human
blood
and
researchers
fear
that
disturbances
in
foetus
development
may
occur
.
The
relevant
TCO’99
demand
requires
that
plastic
components
weighing
more
than
25
grams
must
not
contain
flame
retardants
with
organically
bound
bromine
or
chlorine.
Flame
retardants
are
allowed
in
the
printed
circuit
boards
since
no
substitutes
are
available.
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.
The
relevant
TCO’99
requirement
states
that
batteries,
the
color-generating
layers
of
display
screens
and
the
electrical
or
electronics
components
must
not
contain
any
cadmium.
Mercury
Mercury
is
sometimes
found
in
batteries,
relays
and
switches.
It
damages
the
nervous
system
and
is
toxic
in
high
doses.
The
relevant
TCO’99
requirement
states
that
batteries
may
not
contain
any
mercury
.
I
t
also
demands
that
mercury
is
not
present
in
an
y
o
f
the
electrical
or
electronics
components
associated
with
labeled
unit.
CFC s (freons)
The
relevant
TCO’99
requirement
states
that
neither
CFCs
nor
HCFCs
may
be
used
during
the
manufacture
and
assembly
of
the
product.
CFCs
(freons)
are
sometimes
used
for
washing
printed
circuit
boards.
CFCs
break
down
ozone
and
thereby
damage
the
ozone
layer
in
the
stratosphere,
causing
increased
reception
on
earth
of
ultraviolet
light
with
e.g. increased
risks
of
skin
cancer
(malignant
melanoma)
a
s
a
consequence.
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.
The
relevant
TCO’99
requirement
permits
the
inclusion
of
lead
since
no
replacement
has
yet
been
developed.
*
Bio-accumulative
is
defined
as
substance
s
w
hich
accumulate
withi
n
l
iving
o
rganisms
.
**
Lead,
Cadmium
and
Mercury
are
heavy
m
etal
s
w
hich
are
Bio-accumulative
.
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