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USER MANUAL CPDE540 SONY

Trinitron® Color Computer Display

Operating Instructions US

Mode d'emploi FR

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product. Model No. ____ Serial No. ____

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Dangerously high voltages are present inside the unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

FCC Notice

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 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 try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

IMPORTANTE

This product complies with Swedish National Council for Metrology (MPR) standards issued in December 1990 (MPR II) for very low frequency (VLF) and extremely low frequency (ELF).

INFORMATION

Tel [phone], RFC SEM-941001-BJA

FABRICANTE:

Tijuana, B.C. Mexico C.P. 22570

Tel [phone], RFC STE-961001-959

NOTICE

This notice is applicable for USA/Canada only.

If shipped to USA/Canada, install only a UL LISTED/CSA

LABELLED power supply cord meeting the following specifications:

SPECIFICATIONS

Plug Type Nema-Plug 5-15p

Cord Type SVT or SJT, minimum 3 × 18 AWG

Length Maximum 15 feet

Rating Minimum 7 A, 125 V

NOTICE

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporataion has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

ECOLOGY ENERGY EMISSIONS 99 TCO 99 ERGONOMICS

This monitor complies with the TCO'99 guidelines.

(for the Ice Grey color model)

ECOLOGY•ENERGY Tco 95 ECONOMICS • EMISSIONS

This monitor complies with the TCO'95 guidelines.

(for the Black color model)

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

or write to:

Sony Customer Information Center

12451 Gateway Blvd. Ft. Myers, FL 33913 USA

The number below is for FCC related matters only.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: CPD-E540

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

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.

Table of Contents

Setup 3

Adjustments 4

Troubleshooting 6

Specifications 7

Precautions....8

Appendix....i

Preset mode timing table.... i

Contacting Sony.... i

TCO'99 Eco-document (for the Ice Grey color model) ....... ii

TCO'95 Eco-document (for the Black color model) .....iii

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Setup

1 Connecting your monitor to your computer

■To connect to the HD15 input connector

Pure diagram of a connector with an arrow pointing to a VGA (no text or symbols)

Video signal cable of the monitor
to HD15 of the connecting computer

Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible computer

When connecting this monitor to a Power Mac G3/G4 computer, use the Macintosh adapter (not supplied) if necessary.

2 Turning on the monitor and computer

1 Connect the power cord to the monitor and press the ① (power) switch to turn on the monitor.

2 Turn on the computer.

No need for specific drivers

This monitor complies with the "DDC" Plug & Play standard and automatically detects all the monitor's information. No specific driver needs to be installed to the computer.

The first time you turn on your PC after connecting the monitor, the setup Wizard may appear on the screen. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions. The Plug & Play monitor is automatically selected so that you can use this monitor.

Notes

• Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector.
• Check the alignment of the HD15 connector to prevent bending the pins of the video signal cable connector.

The pin assignment of the HD 15 video signal cable

Pin No.	Signal
1	Red
2	Green (Sync on Green)
3	Blue
4	ID (Ground)
5	DDC Ground*
6	Red Ground
7	Green Ground
8	Blue Ground

Pin No.	Signal
9	DDC + 5V*
10	Ground
11	ID (Ground)
12	Bi-Directional Data (SDA)*
13	H. Sync
14	V. Sync
15	Data Clock (SCL)*

* DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA.

Adjustments

Navigating the menu

1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu.

MENU CONTRAST / I BR G CONTRAST 50 1024x768 / 85Hz Main menu Sub menu The horizontal frequencies/resolution of the current input signal (only if the signal matches to one of this monitor's factory preset modes) the vertical frequencies of the current input signal

2 Move the control button ↓/↑ to highlight the main menu you want to adjust and press the control button.

S SIZE / CENTER 45 Main Sub menu menu

3 Move the control button ↓/↑ to highlight the sub menu you want to adjust and press the control button. If you want to select another menu; move the control button ↓/↑ to select ↗ and press the control button to exit the menu.

4 Adjust with the control button.

*1 This adjustment is effective for the current input signal.
*2This adjustment is effective for all input signals.
*3 You may not be able to adjust the rotation by the earth magnetic field with the Auto Size Center function. If you use the Auto Size Center function, all other size or centering adjustments of the picture are reset.
*4 Only the ① (power) switch, MENU button, INPUT switch, and ON(CONTROL LOCK) menu will operate.
On-Screen menu adjustments

Main menu icons and adjustment items		Sub menu icons and adjustment items
	Adjusting the contrast and brightness*1		Contrast
			Brightness
	Adjusting the size or centering of the picture*1		Horizontal position
			Horizontal size
			Vertical position
			Vertical size
			Auto Size Center*3
[TA70]	Adjusting the shape of the picture		Rotating the picture*2
			Expanding or contracting the picture sides*1
			Shifting the picture sides to the left or right*1
			Adjusting the picture width at the top of the screen*1
			Shifting the picture to the left or right at the top of the screen*1
			RESET: Returns all settings to their factory default settings.
[06Wx]	Adjusting the convergence*2		Horizontally shifts red or blue shadows
			Vertically shifts red or blue shadows
			Vertically shifts red or blue shadows at the top of the screen
			Vertically shifts red or blue shadows at the bottom of the screen
			RESET: Returns all settings to their factory default settings.
	Adjusting the picture qualityExample of Moire	[IMAGE]	DEGAUSS: demagnetizes the monitor.
		[IMAGE]	CANCEL MOIRE: adjusts the degree of moire cancellation until the moire is at a minimum.*1
		[IMAGE]	LANDING: reduces any color irregularities in the screen’s top left corner to a minimum.*2
		[IMAGE]	LANDING: reduces any color irregularities in the screen’s top right corner to a minimum.*2
		[IMAGE]	LANDING: reduces any color irregularities in the screen’s bottom left corner to a minimum.*2
		[IMAGE]	LANDING: reduces any color irregularities in the screen’s bottom right corner to a minimum.*2
		→←RESET: Returns all settings to their factory default settings.
	Adjusting the color of the picture	See “☐: To adjust the color of the picture”.
	Additional settings	On	Protecting adjustment data (CONTROL LOCK) *4
		A	Selecting the on-screen menu language/Confirming the monitor’s information LANGUAGE/INFORMATION*5
		→C	Changing the menu’s position for horizontal adjustment
		[IMAGE]	Changing the menu’s position for vertical adjustment
		[IMAGE]	Selecting the color adjustment mode (See “☐: To adjust the color of the picture.”)
→←Resetting the adjustments		→←1*1	Resetting all the adjustment data for the current input signal.* Select “OK”.
		→←2*2	Resetting all of the adjustment data for all input signals. Select “OK”.

^*5 Language Menu

• ENGLISH • NEDERLANDS: Dutch

• FRANÇAIS: French • SVENSKA: Swedish

• DEUTSCH: German • РУССКИЙ: Russian

- ESPAÑOL: Spanish · 日本語: Japanese

• ITALIANO: Italian

^*6 The menu items A, □ and □ are not reset by this method.

☐ : To adjust the color of the picture

The COLOR settings allow you to adjust the picture's color temperature by changing the color level of the white color field. Colors appear reddish if the temperature is low, and bluish if the temperature is high. This adjustment is useful for matching the monitor's color to a printed picture's colors.

Select one of the color temperature setting modes from among 4 modes; EASY, PRESET, EXPERT, and sRGB on (OPTION) menu.

■EASY (Default setting)

You can adjust the color temperature from 5000K to 11000K.

PRESET

You can select the preset color temperature from 5000K, 6500K, or 9300K. The default setting is 9300K.

■EXPERT

You can make additional fine adjustments to the color by selecting this mode. GAIN ( ) adjusts the bright areas of the screen, while BIAS ( ) adjusts the dark areas of the screen.

Select for
R	R (Red) BIAS
G	G (Green) BIAS
B	B (Blue) BIAS
→→	RESET

Select for
R o	R (Red) GAIN
G o	G (Green) GAIN
B o	B (Blue) GAIN

■sRGB

The sRGB color setting is an industry standard color space protocol designed to correlate the colors displayed on the monitor and those printed. In order to display the sRGB colors correctly ( = 2.2 , 6500K), select the sRGB mode and your connected computer to the sRGB profiles. If you select sRGB, you cannot operate the CONTRAST/BRIGHT menu adjustments.

To restore the color from the EASY, PRESET, or sRGB modes (IMAGE RESTORATION)

You can restore the color to the original factory quality levels. Before using this feature, the monitor must have been in normal operation mode (green power indicator on) for at least 30 minutes. You may need to adjust your computer's power saving settings. If the monitor has not been on for at least 30 minutes, the "AVAILABLE AFTER WARM UP" message will appear. Also, this function may gradually lose its effectiveness due to the natural aging of the Trinitron picture tube.

Troubleshooting

■No picture

If the ① (power) indicator is not lit

- Check that the power cord is properly connected.

- Check that the ① (power) switch is in the "on" position.

The ① (power) indicator is orange

• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.
• Check that the HD15 video input connector's pins are not bent or pushed in.
• Check that the computer's power is "on".
• The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the computer keyboard or moving the mouse.
• Check that the graphic board is completely seated in the proper bus slot.

If the ① (power) indicator is green or flashing orange

- Use the Self-diagnosis function.

■Picture flickers, bounces, oscillates, or is scrambled

• Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other monitors, laser printers, electric fans, fluorescent lighting, or televisions.
• Move the monitor away from power lines or place a magnetic shield near the monitor.
• Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit.
• Try turning the monitor 90^ to the left or right.
• Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting.
• Confirm that the graphics mode and the frequency of the input signal are supported by this monitor (see “Preset mode timing table” on page i). Even if the frequency is within the proper range, some graphics board may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the monitor to sync correctly.
• Adjust the computer's refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible picture.

■Picture is fuzzy

• Adjust the contrast and brightness.
• Degauss the monitor.*
• Adjust the degree of moire cancellation until the moire is minimal, or set CANCEL MOIRE to OFF.

■Picture is ghosting

• Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch boxes.
• Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.

■Picture is not centered or sized properly

• Perform the Auto Size Center function.
• Adjust the size or centering. Note that with some input signals and/or graphics board the periphery of the screen is not fully utilized.
• Just after turning on the power switch, the size/center may take a while to adjust properly.

■Picture is rotating

- Refer to “Notes on correcting picture rotation caused by orientation of the monitor with respect to the earth magnetic field.”

■Edges of the image are curved

- Adjust the geometry.

■Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire) is visible

• Adjust the degree of moire cancellation until the moire is minimal.
• Change your desktop pattern.

■Color is not uniform

• Degauss the monitor.* If you place equipment that generates a magnetic field, such as a speaker, near the monitor, or if you change the direction the monitor faces, color may lose uniformity.
• Adjust the landing.

■White does not look white

- Adjust the color temperature.

■Monitor buttons do not operate (on appears on the screen)

- If the control lock is set to ON, set it to OFF.

■Letters and lines show red or blue shadows at the edges

- Adjust the convergence.

■A hum is heard right after the power is turned on

• This is the sound of the auto-degauss cycle. When the power is turned on, the monitor is automatically degaussed for a few seconds.
  * If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the best result. A humming noise may be heard, but this is not a malfunction.

On-screen messages

MONIINGS WORKTOR INPUT :NO SIGNAL ACTIVATE BY COMPUTER CHECK $ GNAL CABLE

1 If "NO SIGNAL" appears:

This indicates that no signal is input.
2 Shows the remedies.

- If ACTIVATE BY COMPUTER appears on the screen, try pressing any key on the computer or moving the mouse, and confirm that your computer's graphic board is completely seated in the correct bus slot.

- If CHECK SIGNAL CABLE appears on the screen, check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer.

MONIINGS WORKTOR [INPUT :200.0kHz / 85Hz] [OUT OF SCAN RANGE] [CHANGE SIGNAL TIMING] W R G B

1 If "OUT OF SCAN RANGE" appears:

This indicates that the input signal is not supported by the monitor's specifications.

2 Shows the input signal frequency.
3 Shows the remedies.

CHANGE SIGNAL TIMING appears on the screen. If you are replacing an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor. Then adjust the computer's graphic board so that the horizontal frequency is between 30 – 110 kHz, and the vertical frequency is between 48 – 170 Hz.

To display this monitor's name, serial number, and date of manufacture.

While the monitor is receiving a video signal, press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds to display this monitor's information box.

INFORMATION
MODEL : CPD-E540	W
SER NO :1234567	R
MANUFACTURED : 2001-52	G
	B

If thin lines appear on the screen (damper wires)

These lines do not indicate a malfunction; they are a normal effect of the Trinitron picture tube with this monitor. These are shadows from the damper wires used to stabilize the aperture grille. The aperture grille is the essential element that makes a Trinitron picture tube unique by allowing more light to reach the screen, resulting in a brighter, more detailed picture.

Self-diagnosis function

This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a problem with your monitor or computer, the screen will go blank and the ① (power) indicator will either light up green or flash orange. If the ① (power) indicator is lit in orange, the computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse.

■If the ① (power) indicator is green

1 Disconnect the video signal cable, or turn off the connected computer.
2 Turn the monitor OFF and then ON.
3 Hold the control button upward for a few seconds before the monitor enters power saving mode.

If all 4 color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), the monitor is working properly. Reconnect the video input cables and check the condition of your computer.

If the color bars do not appear, there is a potential monitor failure. Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor's condition.

■If the Ⓐ (power) indicator is flashing orange

Turn the monitor OFF and then ON.

If the ① (power) indicator lights up green, the monitor is working properly.

If the ① (power) indicator is still flashing, there is a potential monitor failure. Count the number of seconds between orange flashes of the ① (power) indicator and inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor's condition. Be sure to note the model name and serial number of your monitor. Also note the make and model of your computer and graphics board.

Note

If you still have questions, please see Appendix for contacting Sony.

Specifications

CRT

0.24 mm aperture grille pitch, 90-degree deflection, FD Trinitron 21 inches measured diagonally

Viewable image size

Approx. 403.8 × 302.2 mm (w/h) (16 × 12 inches) 19.8" viewing image

Resolution (H:Horizontal, V:Vertical)

Maximum: H: 2048 dots, V: 1536 lines
Recommended: H: 1600 dots, V: 1200 lines

Input signal levels

Video signal: Analog RGB: 0.700 Vp-p (positive), 75 Ω

SYNC signal: H/V separate or composite sync:

TTL 2 kΩ, Polarity free

Sync on Green: 0.3 Vp-p (negative)

Standard image area

Approx. 388 × 291 mm ( 15^3/8 × 11^1/2 inches) or Approx. 364 × 291 mm ( 14^3/8 × 11^1/2 inches)

Deflection frequency

(H:Horizontal, V:Vertical) H: 30 to 110 kHz, V: 48 to 170 Hz

AC input voltage/current

100 to 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz, 2.0 - 1.0 A

Power Consumption

Approx. 135 W

Operating temperature

10 °C to 40 °C

Dimensions

Approx. 497 × 502 × 485 mm (w/h/d) (19 ^5/8 × 19 × 18 ^7/8 inches)

Mass Approx. 30 kg (66 lb 2 oz)

Plug and Play DDC2B/DDC2Bi, GTF**

Supplied accessories

Power cord Warranty card This instruction manual

* Recommended horizontal and vertical timing condition
- Horizontal sync width duty should be more than 4.8% of total horizontal time or 0.8~ s , whichever is larger.
• Horizontal blanking width should be more than 2.3 μsec.
• Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 μsec.
** If the input signal is Generalized Timing Formula (GTF) compliant, the GTF feature of the monitor will automatically provide an optimal image for the screen.

(continued)

Preset and user modes

When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically matches the signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the monitor's memory to provide a high quality picture (see "Preset mode timing table" on page i). If the input signals does not match one of the factory preset modes, the monitor automatically provides the most appropriate picture for the input signal that is within the range of the vertical or horizontal frequencies (page 7) corresponding to the Generalized Timing Formula. When the picture is adjusted, the adjustment data is stored as a user mode and automatically recalled whenever the same input signal is received.

Power saving function

This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK. If no signal is input to the monitor from your computer, the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption as shown below.

Power mode Power consumption ① (power) indicator

normal operation ≤ 135 W green
active off ^*1 (deep sleep) ^*2	≤ 3 W orange
power off Approx. 0 W off

* When your computer enters power saving mode, NO SIGNAL appears on the screen. After a few seconds, the monitor enters power saving mode.
^*2 “Deep sleep” is power saving mode defined by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Precautions

Warning on power connections

- Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord, be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply. For the customers in the U.S.A.

If you do not use the appropriate cord, this monitor will not conform to mandatory FCC standards.

Example of plug types

for 100 to 120 V AC for 200 to 240 V AC

• Before disconnecting the power cord, wait at least 30 seconds after turning off the power to allow the static electricity on the screen's surface to discharge.
• After the power is turned on, the screen is demagnetized (degaussed) for about a few seconds. This generates a strong magnetic field around the screen which may affect data stored on magnetic tapes and disks placed near the monitor. Be sure to keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and disks away from the monitor.

The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet.

Installation

Do not install the monitor in the following places:

• on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies, etc.) that may block the ventilation holes
• near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight
  • in a place subject to severe temperature changes
• in a place subject to mechanical vibration or shock
  • on an unstable surface
• near equipment which generates magnetism, such as a transformer or high voltage power lines
• near or on an electrically charged metal surface
  • inside an enclosed rack

Protection

• Do not put foreign objects into the monitor.
• Disconnect the monitor if environment exceeds 60^ / 140^ .
• Ensure AC power cord is not trapped under furniture, TV, etc.
• Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on the monitor.

Notes on cleaning the screen's surface

• The screen's surface is covered with a thin anti-reflective coating to enhance the ergonomic characteristics of the monitor. To ensure that the coating is not damaged, use a soft cloth to clean the screen's surface. If necessary, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution, such as hand soap, to wipe the screen.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline cleanser, scouring powder, or solvents such as alcohol or benzene as they might damage the anti-reflective coating.
• If you use a glass cleaning liquid, do not use any type of cleaner containing an anti-static solution or similar additive as this may scratch the screen's coating.
• Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or abrasive items such as a ballpoint pen or screwdriver. This type of contact may result in a scratched picture tube.

Notes on cleaning the cabinet

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzene.

Transportation

When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the original carton and packing materials.

Use of the tilt-swivel

This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown right. To find the center of the monitor's turning radius, align the center of the monitor's screen with the centering dot on the stand. Hold the monitor at the bottom with both hands when you turn it horizontally or vertically. Be careful not to pinch your fingers at the back of the monitor when you tilt the monitor up vertically.

90° 15° 5° 90°

Centering dot

Table des Matières

Configuration.... 3

Réglages. 4

Dépannage 6

Spécifications 7

Précautions 8

Appendix ...... i

Preset mode timing table ..... i

Contacting Sony i

TCO'99 Eco-document (for the Ice Grey color model) ..... ii

TCO'95 Eco-document (for the Black color model) ....iii

Plug and Play DDC2B/DDC2Bi, GTF**

TCO'99 Eco-document (for the Ice Grey color model) ..... ii

TCO'95 Eco-document (for the Black color model) .....iii

Plug and Play DDC2B/DDC2Bi, GTF

**

If the input signal does not match one of the factory preset modes above, the Generalized Timing Formula feature of this monitor will automatically provide an optimal image for the screen as long as the signal is GTF compliant.

Contactig Sony

From US

URL: www.sony.com/displays/support

email: [e-mail]

Address: Sony Electronics, Inc.

12451 Gateway Blvd.

Ft. Myers, FL 33913

Phone: [phone]-SONY(7669)

From Canada

URL: www.sony.ca/sonyca/customersupport_contactus.shtml

email: [e-mail]

Address: Sony of Canada Ltd., attn. CIC

115 Gordon Baker Road

Tronto, ON M2H 3R6

Phone: [phone]

TCO'99 Eco-document (for the Ice Grey color model)

ECOLOGY ENERGY EMISSIONS TCO 99 ERGONOMICS

■Congratulations!

You have just purchased a TCO'99 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your 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 labelled computers?

In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the 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 is not so far 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 have 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 consumes a lot of energy.

■What does labelling involve?

This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme which provides for international and environmental labelling of personal computers. The labelling scheme was developed as 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 range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability, emission 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 include a demand that the computer and/or display, after 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.

Labelled 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 find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from:

TCO Development

SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden

Fax: [phone]

Email (Internet): [e-mail]

Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/

■Environmental requirements

Flame retardants

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 in 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 colour-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 colour-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. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labelled unit.

CFCs (freons)

The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs (frecons) 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) as 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 substances which accumulate within living organisms.

** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio-accumulative.

TCO'95 Eco-document (for the Black color model)

ECOLOGY·ENERGY TCO 95 ERGONOMICS·EMISSIONS

■Conglatulations!

You have just purchased a TCO'95 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your 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 labelled computers?

In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the 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 the manufacturing. Since it has not been possible for the majority of electronics equipment to be recycled in a satisfactory way, 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 conventional electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste, etc.), it is vital to conserve energy. Electronics equipment in offices consume an enormous amount of energy since they are often left running continuously.

■What does labelling involve?

This product meets the requirements for the TCO'95 scheme which provides for international and environmental labelling of personal computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees),

Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden).

The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability, emission of electrical and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical and fire safety.

The environmental demands concern 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 plan which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy.

The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after 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.

Labelled 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.

On this page, you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from:

TCO Development Unit

S-114 94 Stockholm

Sweden

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Current information regarding TCO'95 approved and labelled

products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/

TCO'95 is a co-operative project between TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden).

■Environmental Requirements

Brominated flame retardants

Brominated flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. In turn, they delay the spread of fire. Up to thirty percent of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. These are related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs, which are suspected to give rise to similar harm, including reproductive damage in fisheating 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.

TCO'95 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain organically bound chlorine and bromine.

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.

TCO'95 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.

Cadmium\*\*

Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.

TCO'95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of cadmium. The colour-generating layers of display screens must not contain any cadmium.

Mercury\*\*

Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. Mercury damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.

TCO'95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of mercury. It also demands that no mercury is present in any of the electrical or electronics components concerned with the display unit.

CFCs (freons)

CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on Earth of ultraviolet light with consequent increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma).

The relevant TCO'95 requirement: Neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacturing of the product or its packaging.

* Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms

** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio-accumulative.