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2.12
Removing the Protective Film from the Display
The 8580/8590 display is protected during transport by a transparent film. This film should
remain on the display during assembly to avoid damage.
Remove the film only after all assembly work has been completed.
2.13
Powering Up the 8580/8590
Power up the 8580/8590 only after connecting all of the devices. If 18V or more is con-
nected to a 12V 8580/90, the vehicle-mount WILL BE DAMAGED AND WILL NO
LONGER FUNCTION.
The unit is powered up by connecting it to an appropriate power supply and then, depending
on the version of the device, either using the power switch or the ignition signal.
2.14
Protecting the TFT Display from Memory Effect
A motionless image may remain on the display for a maximum of 12 hours. Exceeding 12
hours may result in a "memory effect" – the motionless image may be permanently burned
into the display. After-image damage can be avoided by regularly turning off the display or
by using a screen saver with shifting images.
You can define the screen shutdown behaviour in the power management center of the oper-
ating system installed in your unit. In Windows XP for example, look in: Control
Panel>Power Options.
Important: The following is important to the lifespan of the backlight:
Choose a turn off time of no less than 30 minutes. Frequently turning on
the backlight will noticeably reduce its lifespan, especially at low tempera-
tures. In cold environments, the display backlight should never be switched
off; instead, a screen saver should be used to achieve the maximum lifespan
of the backlighting.
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