Samsung SyncMaster 400P User Manual page 172

Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode
EX)
• Turn the power off when using a stationary pattern.
- Turn the power off for 4 hours after 24 hours in use
- Turn the power off for 2 hours after 12 hours in use
• Use a Screen saver if possible
- A Screen saver in one color or a moving image is recommended.
• Set the LCD Display to power off with the PC Display Properties Power Scheme.
Suggestions for specific applications
EX) Airports, Transit Stations, Stock Markets, Banks, and Controlling Systems
We recommend that you follow the set up of your display system program as below:
Display Information together with the Logo or the moving image cycle.
EX) Cycle: Display Information for 1 hour followed by a Display Logo or a moving image for 1
minute.
Change the Color Information periodically (Use 2 different colors).
EX) Rotate the Color Information with 2 colors every 30 minutes.
Avoid using a combination of characters and a background color with a large difference
inluminance.
Avoid using grey colors, which can cause Image retention easily.
• Avoid: Colors with a big difference in luminance (Black & White, Grey)
EX)
• Recommended settings: Bright colors with little difference in luminance
- Change the characters color and background color every 30 minutes
EX)
- Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement.
EX)
The best way to protect your LCD Display from Image retention is to set your
PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it.