LaCie electron19blueIV User manual

LaCie electron19blueIV User’s Manual
Rev. 1
12/02/02

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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)
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate 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 inside. 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 Office, Washington,
D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

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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. 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.
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 numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
European Union Notice
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):
•EN55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference
•EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) – Electromagnetics Immunity
•EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics
•EN61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3) – Power Line Flicker
•EN60950 (IEC950) – Product Safety
Japanese Notice
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.

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1. Introduction....................................................................................................5
1.1 Icons Used in This Manual...................................................................................5
2. Getting to Know Your LaCie electron19blueIV Monitor...7
2.1 Contents.................................................................................................................7
2.2 Specifications........................................................................................................7
2.3 LaCie electron19blueIV Monitor – Views...........................................................9
3. Setting Up Your LaCie electron19blueIV Monitor..............10
3.1 AC Power Connection........................................................................................10
3.2 Signal Cable Connection....................................................................................10
3.2.1 Mac Users.....................................................................................................10
3.2.2 PC Users........................................................................................................11
3.3 Adjusting The Monitor With The Tilt/Swivel Base...........................................12
3.4 Installing The LaCie Blue Hood..........................................................................12
3.5 Location Consideration......................................................................................13
3.6 Cleaning Your Monitor ......................................................................................14
4. How To Use Your LaCie electron19blueIV Monitor............15
4.1 Controls................................................................................................................15
5. Technical Information.............................................................................20
5.1 Features...............................................................................................................20
6. Troubleshooting.........................................................................................22
7. Contacting Customer Service.............................................................25
7.1 Warranty.............................................................................................................28
8. Appendix 1 –TCO’ 95............................................................................29
9. Glossary..........................................................................................................32
10. Health and Safety Precautions.....................................................35

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie electron19blueIV Monitor.
The LaCie electron19blueIV 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 electron19blueIV
Monitor will quickly 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.
Important Note Technical Information or News
Warning! (This icon indicates potential hazard).
Precautions
Always follow the basic precautions to use your LaCie electron19blueIV
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.

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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 reflect 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

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2. Getting To Know Your LaCie
electron19blueIV 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
Monitor
Specifications Notes
Picture Tube
Diagonal:
Viewable Image Size:
Radius:
19 inch
18 inch
50000 mm
90° deflection, 0.24mm grille pitch,
medium short persistence phosphor,
aperture grille CRT, S-ARAS coating
Input Signal
Video:
Sync:
ANALOG 0.7 Vp-p/75Ohms
Separate sync. TTL Level
Horizontal sync. Positive/Negative
Vertical sync. Positive/Negative
Composite sync. (Negative) (TTL Level)
Display Colors
Analog Input: Unlimited number of colors Depends on display card used
Standard Resolutions
Supported
Resolution based on
horizontal and vertical
frequencies only
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
1600 x 1200 @ 50 to 87 Hz
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.
We recommend resolution at 85 Hz
for optimal display performance
Active Display Area
(Factory Setting)
Horizontal:
Vertical:
356 mm/14.0 inches
266 mm/10.5 inches Dependant upon signal timing used, and does not include border area.

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Active Display Area
(Full Scan)
Horizontal:
Vertical:
366 mm/14.4 inches
274 mm/10.8 inches Dependant upon signal timing used, and does not include border area.
Power Supply AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current Rating 2.2A @ 100 – 240 V
Dimensions 442 mm (W) x 447 mm (H) x 449 mm
(D)
17.4 in (W) x 17.6 in (H) x 17.7 in (D)
Weight 23.9 kg
52.7 lbs
Environmental
Considerations
Operating Temperature:
Humidity:
Storage Temperature:
Humidity:
+5°C to +35°C / +41°F to +90°F
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.

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2.3 LaCie electron19blueIV Monitor – Views
Front View
Back View

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3. Setting Up Your LaCie electron19blueIV
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 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.

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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.
4) Connect the other end of the signal cable to the connector on the back of
the monitor.
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.

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3.3 Adjusting The Monitor With The Tilt/Swivel Base
The LaCie electron19blueIV 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 monitor, 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.

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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:
•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.
•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.
•Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 20 feet away,
and blink often.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•Avoid exposing the monitor to rain, excessive moisture or dust, because
this can cause a fire or shock hazard.
•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.
•Handle the monitor with extreme care when transporting.
Ergonomic Considerations
To realize the maximum ergonomic benefits, we recommend the following:
•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

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•Do not use primary color blue on a dark background, 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.
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.

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4. How To Use Your LaCie electron19blueIV
Monitor
4.1 Controls
The On-Screen Display (OSD) control buttons on the front of the monitor function as
follows: Main Menu Sub-Menu
Exit Exits the OSD menu. Exits to the OSD controls
main menu
Note: Deactivates the OSD menu and activates the OSD
menu when the OSD is turned off.
Control
< / > Moves the highlighted area left/right to select one of
the sub-menus.
Moves the highlighted
area left/right to select
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
within the highlighted
menu to the factory setting.
Resets the highlighted
control to the factory
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.

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Brightness/Contrast
Controls
Brightness:Adjusts the overall image 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.
Important Note: Please allow a minimum of 20 minutes to elapse
between uses of the Degauss control.
Size and Position Controls
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.
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,
Brightness or Contrast.

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Tools 1
Moiré Canceler: Moiré 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
moiré, adjust the level by using the -/+ CONTROL buttons.
Convergence: Aligns all three
colors (R,G,B) to form a single
color (white). The purpose of this
control is to ensure that a white
line drawn on the screen is as
crisp and clear as possible.
•Use the CONVERGENCE (HOR.)
control to adjust the alignment of the
white lines in the left/right direction.
•Use the CONVERGENCE (VER.)
control to adjust the alignment of the
white lines in the up/down direction.
Linearity: This selection allows
you to adjust the spacing of the
area on the screen. The purpose
of this control is to ensure that a
one-inch circle is a true one-inch
circle wherever it is on the screen.
The best way to determine the
vertical linearity is as follows:
•Draw equally spaced horizontal lines
using a drawing application that has a
ruler.
•Use the Vertical Balance control to
adjust the lines near the top and
bottom of your screen.
•Use the LINEARITY (VER.) control to
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; TR: 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.

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Tools 2
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 OSD controls menu left, right, up and down.
OSD Turn Off:The OSD controls menu will stay on as long as it is in use. In the
OSD 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 OSD controls are locked out. To activate the
OSD Lock Out function, press SELECT, then press + and hold
them down simultaneously. To deactivate the OSD 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.
Important Note: For standard systems and graphics boards, keep
the factory setting at ENABLE.
Important Note: Do not keep the monitor on when “No Signal” is
applied. This could cause image burn on the screen, due to the “No
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.
Hot Key:This selection allows you to use < / > as brightness control, and
-/+ as contrast control.
Factory Preset:Selecting Factory Preset allows you to reset most OSD 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.

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Information
Display Mode:Indicates the current mode and frequency setting of the monitor.
Monitor Info:Indicates the model and serial numbers of your monitor.
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.
Left/Right (pincushion balance):Decreases or increases the curvature of the sides
either to the left or right.
Tilt (parallelogram):Decreases or increases the tilt of the sides either to
the left or right.
Align (trapezoidal):Decreases or increases the bottom of the screen to
be the same as the top.
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.

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5. Technical Information
5.1 LaCie electron19blueIV 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, protects 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.