NEC NEC C Manuel utilisateur
First Printing — November 1997
Copyright 1997
NEC Computer Systems Division
Packard Bell NEC, Inc.
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Contents iii
Contents
About this guide.......................................................................... v
Who should use this guide?...............................................................v
How should I use this guide? ............................................................v
What about text conventions?..........................................................vi
Setting up your monitor.............................................................. 1
Check the carton contents.................................................................2
Attach the stand................................................................................2
Get acquainted..................................................................................4
Connect the monitor.........................................................................6
Looking at features ..................................................................... 9
Plug and Play..................................................................................10
Ergonomic design...........................................................................10
Optimized power management........................................................11
Reduced emissions..........................................................................11
Multiple frequency technology........................................................12
Adjusting the monitor............................................................... 13
Access the On-Screen Display.........................................................14
Control panel buttons................................................................15
On-Screen Display....................................................................16
Use the On-Screen Display .............................................................17
The status display......................................................................17
The control menu......................................................................18
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How to adjust your monitor........................................................... 19
Contrast control....................................................................... 19
Brightness control.................................................................... 19
Horizontal size control ............................................................. 20
Vertical size control ................................................................. 21
Horizontal position control....................................................... 22
Vertical position control........................................................... 23
Pincushion control.................................................................... 24
Trapezoid control..................................................................... 25
Red gain control....................................................................... 26
Green gain control.................................................................... 27
Color switch control................................................................. 28
Degauss ................................................................................... 29
Reset........................................................................................ 30
Solving problems.......................................................................31
Solving common problems............................................................. 32
Getting help................................................................................... 34
Working safely............................................................................35
Safety precautions.......................................................................... 36
Setting up a healthy work environment........................................... 38
Monitor specifications...............................................................39
Index
About this guide v
About this guide
This guide describes how to set up and use your new NEC C Series
monitor.
Who should use this guide?
We’ve written this guide for anyone who wants to learn about using
the NEC C Series monitor.
How should I use this guide?
We suggest that you read:
“Setting up your monitor” for a list of what comes in the
carton with your monitor and for directions on connecting the
monitor.
“Looking at features” for descriptions of the special features
that are built into your monitor.
“Adjusting the monitor” for directions on using the monitor’s
control buttons and the On-Screen Display.
“Solving problems” to find the likely solution if you encounter
a problem.
“Working safely” for the precautions you should take when
using any equipment, and for tips on setting up a healthy and
comfortable environment.
“Monitor specifications” for details about the characteristics
and capabilities of your monitor.
vi About this guide
What about text conventions?
This guide uses the following text conventions.
Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:
!
WARNING
Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious
personal injury or loss of life.
!
CAUTION
Cautions indicate situations that can damage the hardware
or software.
Note:
Notes give important information about the
material being described.
Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the
keyboard, for example, Ctrl, Alt, or Enter.
Text or keystrokes that you enter appear in boldface type. For
example, type return and press Enter.
Mouse input is a single click of the left mouse button unless
indicated otherwise.
Setting up your monitor 1
Setting up your monitor
Your NEC C Series color monitor is easy to set up. See the following
sections to:
check out the items that come in the carton
attach the monitor stand to the monitor
get acquainted with the features on the front and rear of the
monitor
connect the monitor to your computer.
2 Setting up your monitor
Check the carton contents
In addition to this guide, the carton contains the following items:
NEC C Series color monitor
monitor stand
power cable
signal cable
registration card (please fill out and return as soon as
possible).
Make sure you have these items before you attach the monitor stand
and set up the monitor. Please save the original box and packing
materials in case you ever need to transport or ship the monitor.
Attach the stand
Your NEC C Series monitor comes with a stand that allows you to
adjust the monitor horizontally and vertically for optimum viewing.
Use the following steps to attach the stand to the monitor.
1. Make sure your monitor is powered off and all cables are
disconnected.
2. Place the monitor face down on a flat, smooth, clean, and
stable surface.
Use care to avoid scratching the monitor screen.
Position the monitor with the base facing towards you.
Setting up your monitor 3
3. Align the hooks on the stand with the hook slots in the base of
the monitor (see the following figure).
Be sure the arrow on the stand is pointing towards the front of
the monitor.
4. Insert the hooks into the slots and slide the stand towards the
front of the monitor until the stand locks in place.
If you ever need to remove the stand, press in the release latch
and slide the stand up and off the hook slots.
Attaching the monitor stand
5. Carefully set the monitor upright on your work surface.
4 Setting up your monitor
Get acquainted
You can find features on the front of the monitor for powering on and
adjusting the video image. Additional control buttons are located
behind the front panel door.
Locating front features
Setting up your monitor 5
The following figure shows the location of the power cable socket
and signal cable connector on the rear of the monitor.
Locating rear features
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