Operation Manual

printed circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in t
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stratosphere, causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with e.g. increased
of skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as a consequence.
Lead**
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead dama
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nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO'99 requir
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permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.
TCO'03-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO'03 applied model o
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Congratulations!
The display you have just purchased carries the TCO'03 Displays label. This means that
display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality a
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environmental requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance product, de
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with the user in focus that also minimizes the impact on our natural environment.
Some of the features of the TCO'03 Display requirements:
Ergonomics
Good visual ergonomics and image quality in order to improve the working environment f
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user and to reduce sight and strain problems. Important parameters are luminance, contr
resolution, reflectance, colour rendition and image stability.
Energy
z Energy-saving mode after a certain time – beneficial both for the user and the environ
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z Electrical safety
Emissions
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Electromagnetic fields
z Noise emissions
Ecology
z The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer must have a certifie
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environmental management system such as EMAS or ISO 14 000
z Restrictions on
o chlorinated and brominated flame retardants and polymers