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EPSON
17” Super VGA
Color Monitor
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS 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 in 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 or television reception
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IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties ofmerchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you. COPY RlGHT NOTlCE All rights reserved. No part of
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Important Safety Instructions Although this monitor is designed to assure your safety, improper use can cause electric shock or fire hazard. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in the monitor, observe the following safety instructions: 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference 2. Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and marked on the monitor. 3. The monitor contains shock hazard potential. Do not attempt to open or remove any covers, and do
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12. Do not overload the inlet and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. 13. Be careful not to damage the power cord or plug. 14 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place a cord where it may be stepped on. 15. Do not replace the video interface cable with a non-shielded cable. 16. Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet and the computer before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 17. Excessive brightness for long periods may permanently imprint an i
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Contents 1 Introduction .................... ........... 2 Energy Star Compliance 2 Where to Get Help .............. ....... 3 CompuServe On-line Support 3 Unpacking the Monitor .............. .............. 4 Setting Up the Monitor 5 Attaching the Tilt and Swivel Base ..... .... 7 Selecting a Location for the Monitor 7 Connecting the Monitor to Your Computer 9 Turning On the Monitor ............. 10 Accessing the Monitor Controls ......... ......... 11 Adjusting Monitor Controls 14 How Video Mo
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lntroduction ® Your EPSON Super VGA color monitor is a high-performance, multifrequency, autoscan monitor for use with graphic video controllers. It offers the following features: 17-inch, flat-square, analog color CRT display with non-glare picture tube High-resolution display of up to 1280 x 1024 pixels at a fast, stable refresh rate (vertical frequency) of up to 60 Hz Automatic scanning of all horizontal frequencies from 30 to 65.8 KHz and all vertical frequencies from 50 to 120 Hz ® Seven pr
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This manual provides instructions on how to set up and use the monitor. It describes how to adjust the monitor controls and the screen parameter settings. It also provides troubleshooting information and specifications. Energy Star Compliance The EPSON monitor complies with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program, which promotes the manufacture of energy-efficient printers, computers, and monitors. If your computer is Energy Star compliant, the EPSON Super VGA color monito
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0 Sales of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your EPSON product 0 Customer Relations 0 EPSON technical information and library fax service 0 Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new EPSON products. If you purchased your monitor outside the United States, contact an authorized EPSON reseller for support and service. International marketing locations are listed inside the back cover of this manual. CompuServe On-line Support specifications,
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0 Warranty card 0 Registration card. Complete the registration card and return it to EPSON so you’ll receive update information. Keep the warranty card for your If anything is missing or damaged, contact your EPSON representative immediately. Note Be sure to keep the monitor’s original box and packing materials in case you need to transport the monitor later. Setting Up the Monitor This section describes how to attach the tilt and swivel base (if it is not already attached), select a location fo
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Attaching the Tilt and Swivel Base Before you attach the tilt and swivel base, cover your work area with a blanket or foam pad to avoid scratching the monitor during assembly. Then follow these steps: 1. Carefully set the monitor face down on the padding so the bottom of the monitor is facing you, as shown below. latches dots 2. Locate the four sets of hooks and the latches on the top portion 17” Super VGA Color Monitor 5 of the tilt and swivel base, as shown above.
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3. Hold the base so that the hooks are pointed down. Then position the base next to the bottom of the monitor, as shown below. 4. 5. Slide the base down toward the front of the monitor until the latch clicks into the locked position. Then turn the monitor Note Always remove the tilt and swivel base before packing and transporting the monitor. To remove the base, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect the cables from the back of the monitor. Carefully set the monitor
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Selecting a Location for the Monitor Follow these guidelines when you select a location for the monitor: Follow the safety instructions listed at the beginning of this manual. Use a large, sturdy desk that can support the weight of your computer, monitor, and peripheral devices and provides ample space to hold your equipment and work materials. For your comfort, it is best to place the monitor directly in front of you and sit about an arm’s length away from it. To minimize glare and reduce eye f
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2. Turn the monitor around so you are looking at the back, as shown below. AC power inlet D-sub VGA connector 3. Locate the connector cable and the power cord that came with the monitor. 4. Plug one end of the video interface cable monitor into the monitor’s D-sub VGA connector. Tighten the screws on the cable connector. 5. Plug the other end of the video interface cable into the D-sub VGA connector on the back of your computer. Then tighten the two screws on the connector cable. (See your compu
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8. Turn the monitor around so the screen faces you and use the tilt and swivel base to adjust the position of the screen for comfortable viewing. Note ® ® You can also connect your monitor to an Apple Macintosh computer using an appropriate cable and/or adapter. Purchase these items at a computer accessory store. Turning On the Monitor Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button located at the front right of the monitor, as shown below. The monitor’s power indicator lights up. Now turn on t
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The power indicator light is green when the monitor is drawing full power. When the monitor is in low-power mode, the power indicator is amber. Accessing the Monitor Controls The image control box contains the image controls for the monitor. It is located at the bottom left of the monitor. To access the controls, you need to open the control box cover. Place your finger on the raised dots at the center of the cover and push in until you hear the cover latch click. Release your finger to pull dow
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Adjusting Monitor Controls The controls and indicators in the control box are shown below. SELECT DOWN UP DEGAUSS The following table describes the monitor controls, including the digital adjustment buttons, the brightness and contrast dials, and the six available screen parameter settings that adjust the screen image. Each screen parameter setting is marked by an indicator light and corresponding icon. Monitorcontrols Monitor control Function screen parameterto adjust. To select a screen par
