Sharp MultiSync ME982 User Manual page 21

Power indicator status
and lighting pattern
Glowing amber No AV signal input has been detected by the monitor
during the period of time you set. (with network signal
input)
Blinking amber No AV signal input has been detected by the monitor
during the period of time you set. (no network signal input)
Glowing red Turn off the monitor by the remote control or the monitor
button.
* : Time setting for auto power save is available at [Power Save Settings] (See
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* : [Mode] in [Power Save Settings] is set to [Normal].
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TIP: • The blue power indicator that the monitor is powered on and functioning normally can be turned off in the monitor's
OSD menu options. See

• The indicator glows amber when the [Schedule] function is enabled.

• When the main power switch is turned off while in standby state, the monitor will be in standby mode with a blue
blinking LED when turned on again.
NOTE:
• If the indicator is blinking red in a combination of long and short durations, a certain failure might have occurred.
Please contact your supplier.
The backlight used for this monitor has a limited life and its brightness decreases with the usage time.
Also, if the same still image is shown for a long time, "Image Persistence" may occur. "Image Persistence" is a phenomenon in
which the image of an LCD remains visible after the device has turned off.
The "Image Persistence" is gradually eliminated by changing the screen.
To avoid shortening this monitor's lifetime, please note the following:
• Turn off the monitor's main power switch when not in use.
• Use the ⏻ button on the main unit or the STANDBY button on the remote control to put the unit in standby state.
• Use [Power Save Settings] in the [Protect] OSD menu. When there is no input signal the monitor will automatically switch to
power save mode.
• Use [Schedule] in the OSD menu to automatically control the monitor's on and standby power states as required. When
using the schedule function, set [Date & Time] in the [System] OSD menu.
Using Power Management
This function decreases the power consumption of the monitor when it is not in use.
When connected to a computer, power consumption by the monitor reduces automatically if the keyboard or mouse are not
used during the time set in the computer's power management settings. Refer to your computer's user manual for more
information.
When connected to an AV source, such as a Blu-ray, DVD, or streaming video player, power consumption by the monitor
reduces automatically after a certain amount of time has passed since the monitor recognized "no signal input". This option is
turned on or off in the [Power Save] settings in [Power Save Settings] menu of the OSD. See
TIP:
• Depending on the computer and display card used, this function may not operate.

• After the video signal is lost, the monitor automatically turns off after a preset time period. Please refer to the [Time
Setting] in [Power Save Settings]

• Schedules can be created for the monitor to power on or standby at specific times. See

• Please refer to the [Power Save] in [Power Save Settings] for the power management function.
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Recovery
1. Turn on the monitor using the remote
control or the monitor button.
2. Send an AV signal input to the monitor.*
3. Disconnect and reconnect a signal
cable.
Turn on the monitor by the remote control or
the monitor button.
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