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LaCie electron19blueIV User's Manual
Rev. 1
12/02/02

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  • Page 1 LaCie electron19blueIV User’s Manual Rev. 1 12/02/02...
  • Page 2 LaCie assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. LaCie reserves the right to make changes or revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes.
  • Page 3: Avis Canadien

    Monitors that are marked with the Energy Star Logo meet the requirements of the EPA Energy Star program. As an Energy Star Partner, LaCie USA has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Specific details on using the Energy Saving features can be found in the energy saver or power management section of the computer manual.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1. Introduction ....................5 1.1 Icons Used in This Manual................... 5 2. Getting to Know Your LaCie electron19blueIV Monitor... 7 2.1 Contents......................... 7 2.2 Specifications ......................7 2.3 LaCie electron19blueIV Monitor – Views............9 3. Setting Up Your LaCie electron19blueIV Monitor ....10 3.1 AC Power Connection ..................10...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Precautions. Warranty LaCie accepts no liability for any loss of data during the use of this device, or for any of the problems caused as a result. Under no circumstances does LaCie guarantee the reliability of the monitor. Any modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this...
  • Page 6 Manual Updates LaCie is constantly striving to give you the most up-to-date, comprehensive User’s Manuals available on the market. It is our goal to provide you with a friendly, easy-to-use format that will help you quickly install and utilize the many functions of your new device.
  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Lacie Electron19Blueiv Monitor

    2. Getting To Know Your LaCie electron19blueIV Monitor 2.1 Contents Your new monitor box* should contain the following: Monitor with tilt/swivel base (1) AC Power cord (1) Signal cable (D-Sub to D-Sub) (1) LaCie blue hood (1) LaCie Color CD-ROM (1)
  • Page 8 Active Display Area (Full Scan) 366 mm/14.4 inches Dependant upon signal timing used, Horizontal: 274 mm/10.8 inches and does not include border area. Vertical: Power Supply AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current Rating 2.2A @ 100 – 240 V Dimensions 442 mm (W) x 447 mm (H) x 449 mm 17.4 in (W) x 17.6 in (H) x 17.7 in (D)
  • Page 9: Lacie Electron19Blueiv Monitor - Views

    2.3 LaCie electron19blueIV Monitor – Views Front View Back View...
  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Lacie Electron19Blueiv Monitor

    3. Setting Up Your LaCie electron19blueIV Monitor 3.1 AC Power Connection The monitor’s auto-sensing power supply can automatically detect 100-120V AC or 220-240V AC, and 50Hz or 60Hz. Attach the female end of the supplied power cable into the AC power connector on the back of the monitor, and the male end into a properly- grounded, three-prong AC outlet.
  • Page 11: Pc Users

    4) Attach the 15-pin mini D-SUB end of the captive signal cable to the Mac cable adapter on the computer. Tighten all the screws. 5) Connect the other end of the signal cable to the connector on the back of the monitor.
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Monitor With The Tilt/Swivel Base

    3.3 Adjusting The Monitor With The Tilt/Swivel Base The LaCie electron19blueIV Monitor comes with a tilt/swivel base that enables you to position the monitor with the best angle and tilt for maximum viewing comfort (see section 3.5 Location Considerations for more information on ideal monitor placement).
  • Page 13: Location Consideration

    However, you can easily remove the hood if you need to enlarge the viewing angle. 3.5 Location Considerations Important Note: Correct placement and adjustment of the monitor can reduce eye, shoulder and neck fatigue. When setting up your monitor, keep the following in mind: For optimal viewing, avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sunlight or other light sources may reflect on the display area of the monitor;...
  • Page 14: Cleaning Your Monitor

    Do not use primary color blue on a dark background, as it is difficult to see and may produce eye fatigue due to insufficient contrast 3.6 Cleaning Your Monitor A special coating has been applied to the glass of your monitor to reduce reflection and static electricity on the glass surface.
  • Page 15: How To Use Your Lacie Electron19Blueiv Monitor

    4. How To Use Your LaCie electron19blueIV Monitor 4.1 Controls The On-Screen Display (OSD) control buttons on the front of the monitor function as follows: Main Menu Sub-Menu Exit Exits the OSD menu. Exits to the OSD controls main menu Note: Deactivates the OSD menu and activates the OSD menu when the OSD is turned off.
  • Page 16: Size And Position Controls

    Brightness/Contrast Controls Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness. Brightness: Adjusts the image brightness in relation to the background. Contrast: Eliminates the buildup of stray magnetic fields which alter the Degauss: correct scan of the electron beams and affect the purity of the screen colors, focus and convergence.
  • Page 17 Tools 1 Moiré Canceler: Moiré is a wavy pattern which can sometimes appear on the screen. The pattern is repetitive and superimposed as rippled images. When running certain applications, the wavy pattern is more evident than in others. To reduce moiré, adjust the level by using the -/+ CONTROL buttons.
  • Page 18 Tools 2 OSD controls menus are available in six languages. Language: You can choose where you would like the OSD controls menu to OSD Position: appear on the screen. Selecting OSD Position allows you to manually adjust the OSD controls menu left, right, up and down. The OSD controls menu will stay on as long as it is in use.
  • Page 19: Geometry Controls

    Information Indicates the current mode and frequency setting of the monitor. Display Mode: Indicates the model and serial numbers of your monitor. Monitor Info: Geometry Controls Geometry Controls Menu The Geometry controls allow you to adjust the curvature or angle of the sides of your display.
  • Page 20: Technical Information

    5. Technical Information 5.1 LaCie electron19blueIV Monitor Features Flat Aperture Grille CRT: This delivers an unparalleled viewing experience, with a virtually flat image, eliminating distortion and reducing glare, so that what you see on-screen is what you get on your printed output.
  • Page 21 Multiple Frequency Technology: Automatically adjusts the monitor to the display card’s scanning frequency, thus displaying the resolution required. Full Scan Capability: Allows you to use the entire screen area in most resolutions, significantly expanding image size. Corner Purity Control: Allows you to easily adjust impurities in the four corners of your monitor.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    6. Troubleshooting In the event that your LaCie electron19blueIV Monitor is not working correctly, please refer to the following checklist to find out where the problem is coming from. If you have gone through all of the points on the checklist and your drive is still not working correctly, please have a look at the FAQs that are regularly www.lacie.com...
  • Page 23 Is the signal cable fully Check to ensure that the signal cable is seated? completely connected to the computer/display card, and that the screws are tightened. LED on Is there a green or orange Check to ensure that the power switch monitor is color coming from the is in the ON position, and that the...
  • Page 24 If one or more of message? the colors are not present, there is a problem with your monitor and you will need to contact LaCie Technical Support. Is the monitor powered Check to ensure that the signal cable is...
  • Page 25: Contacting Customer Service

    If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the troubleshooting checklist, and you still can't get your LaCie monitor to work properly, call us directly using the number below. Before calling, make sure that you are in...
  • Page 26 Technical Support Help Hours LaCie Australia LaCie Belgium Monday through Friday, 9:30AM – Monday through Friday, 9AM – 5PM 5:30PM EST Contact Us At: Contact Us At: (61)2 9669 6900 phone 32 (0) 2 639 14 71 support.au@lacie.com support.be@lacie.com LaCie Canada LaCie Denmark Monday through Friday, 9:30AM –...
  • Page 27 LaCie United Kingdom & Ireland LaCie USA Monday through Friday, 9AM – 5PM • Monday through Friday, 6AM – 6PM PST Contact Us At: Contact Us At: 44 (0) 20 7872 0872 • 503-844-4503 phone support.uk@lacie.com • 503-844-4505 fax • support@lacie.com...
  • Page 28: Warranty

    Support. You maybe asked to furnish proof of purchase to confirm that the drive is still under warranty. All monitors returned to LaCie must be securely packaged in their original box and shipped with postage prepaid. Register online for free technical...
  • Page 29: Appendix 1 -Tco' 95

    8. Appendix 1 –TCO’ 95 TCO’95 Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO’95 approved and labeled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has contributed to reducing the burden on the environment, and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
  • Page 30 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. Labeled 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.
  • Page 31 Mercury** Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays, switches, and back-light systems, 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, except the black-light system.
  • Page 32: Glossary

    9. Glossary Bit - Representing a value of 0 or 1, a bit is the smallest unit of memory in a computer. Bit depth - The measurement of the amount of color information in an image for display or print. Higher bit depth translates to more color and more accurate color information in the digital image.
  • Page 33 the dpi, the more detail in an image. DPI varies, depending on the output device. A web-page resolution is almost always 72 dpi; a printer 300-1440 dpi (varying according to the printer). Driver - An integral piece of software that provides a computer the necessary information to communicate with a peripheral device.
  • Page 34 Moiré - An undesirable pattern in color printing that results from incorrect screen angles of overprinting halftones. Moires usually result when you scan a halftone or when you scan images taken directly from a magazine (instead of scanning a photographic original or a transparency). Pixel - A picture element, or a single unit of a graphic image used by the computer to represent image information in a digital format.
  • Page 35: Health And Safety Precautions

    Your monitor contains no user-serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning, have it inspected by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative.

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