LG 710B (01) PDF Document

To ensure your personal safety and prevent electrical shock or fire hazards with your LG 710B, please observe the following rules for installation, use, and servicing:

On Safety

• Use only the power cord supplied with the unit. If you use another power cord, ensure it is certified by the applicable national standards. If the power cable is faulty, contact the manufacturer or an authorized repair service for a replacement.

• The power supply cord is the main disconnect device. Ensure the socket-outlet is easily accessible after installation.

• Operate the monitor only from the power source indicated in the specifications or on the monitor itself.

• Avoid overloading AC outlets and extension cords. Do not use frayed power cords or broken plugs as they can result in shock or fire hazards.

• Your hands must be dry when holding the power plug to avoid electric shock.

• Do not damage the power cord by disassembling, bending, pulling, or heating it up.

• Make sure to completely insert the power plug. Insecure connections can cause a fire.

• Do not open the monitor. There are no user-serviceable components inside, and there are dangerous high voltages, even when the power is off. Contact your dealer if the monitor is not operating properly.

To Avoid Personal Injury

• Do not place the monitor on a sloping shelf unless it is properly secured.

• Use only a stand recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not try to roll a stand with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets.

To prevent potential fire or hazards with your LG 710B monitor, follow these precautions:

• Always turn the monitor OFF if you leave the room for more than a short period. Never leave the monitor ON when leaving the house.

• Keep children from dropping or pushing objects into the monitor’s cabinet openings, as some internal parts carry hazardous voltages.

• Do not add accessories that have not been designed for this monitor.

• During a lightning storm or when the monitor will be left unattended for an extended period, unplug it from the wall outlet.

• Do not bring magnetic devices such as magnets or motors near the picture tube.

For proper installation of your LG 710B monitor, please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Do not allow anything to rest upon or roll over the power cord, and do not place the monitor where the power cord is subject to damage.

• Do not use this monitor near water, such as a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

• The monitor has ventilation openings to release heat. If these openings are blocked, built-up heat can cause failures and may result in a fire hazard. Therefore, NEVER do the following:

• Block the bottom ventilation slots by placing the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, etc.

• Place the monitor in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Cover the openings with cloth or other material.

• Place the monitor near or over a radiator or heat source.

• Do not install the monitor in a dusty area, as it can cause a fire.

To clean your LG 710B monitor safely, follow these steps:

• Unplug the monitor before cleaning the face of the monitor screen.

• Use a slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Do not use an aerosol directly on the monitor screen because overspray may cause an electrical shock.

Do not throw away the carton and packing materials for your LG 710B. They make an ideal container for transporting the unit. When shipping the unit to another location, repack it in its original material.

Before setting up your LG 710B monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices. Carefully set the monitor face-down with the underside facing you.

1. Align the hooks on the tilt/swivel stand with the matching slots in the base of the monitor.

2. Insert the hooks into the slots.

3. Slide the tilt/swivel stand toward the front of the monitor until the latches click into the locked position.

1. Connect the signal cable from the monitor to your computer. When mated, tighten the thumbscrews to secure the connection.

2. Connect the power cord into a properly grounded power outlet that is easily accessible and close to the monitor.

For Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug adapter is needed to change the 15-pin high-density (3 row) D-sub VGA connector on the supplied cable to a 15-pin 2-row connector.

This function allows you to secure the current control settings so they cannot be inadvertently changed.

To lock the controls:

Press and hold the MENU button and the ◄ button for 3 seconds. The message “CONTROLS LOCKED” will appear.

To unlock the controls:

Press and hold the MENU button and the ◄ button for 3 seconds. The message “CONTROLS UNLOCKED” will appear.

Allow the LG 710B monitor to stabilize for at least 30 minutes before making image adjustments. To make adjustments in the OSD, follow these steps:

1. Press the MENU Button to make the main menu of the OSD appear.

2. To access a control, use the ◄ or ► Buttons. When the icon you want becomes highlighted, press the SELECT Button.

3. Use the ◄ or ► Buttons to adjust the item to the desired level.

4. Accept the changes by pressing the SELECT Button.

5. Exit the OSD by pressing the MENU Button.

If no image appears on your LG 710B monitor, check the following:

• Is the power cord of the monitor connected? Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power outlet.

• Is the power indicator light on? Press the Power button.

• Is the power on and the power indicator green? Adjust the brightness and the contrast.

• Is the power indicator flickering? If the monitor is in power saving mode, try moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard to bring up the screen.

• Do you see an “OUT OF FREQUENCY” message on the screen? This message appears when the signal from the PC (video card) is out of the horizontal or vertical frequency range of the monitor. See the ‘Specifications’ section and configure your monitor again.

• Do you see a “SELF DIAGNOSTICS” message on the screen? This message appears when the signal cable between your PC and your monitor is not connected. Check the signal cable and try again.

If the screen on your LG 710B is flickering, consider these possible causes and solutions:

• Is the vertical frequency less than 70Hz or is your monitor set to the interlaced mode? Set the vertical frequency to 72Hz or higher, and consult the video card user manual for instructions on converting to a non-interlaced mode. You can typically set this option under the Display icon of the Control Panel.

• Do you have any magnetic material such as an adapter, or high-voltage line near your monitor? Remove magnetic sources, such as power adapters, speakers, or high-voltage lines, away from the monitor.

• Do you hear a “~ding” sound while the monitor is flickering? Use the normal degaussing function. This function clears the screen and reduces any screen blur that may occur due to the surrounding magnetic field. The screen may flicker for about 5 seconds, accompanied by a “~ding” sound.

If you are experiencing issues with the screen color on your LG 710B, try the following solutions:

• Do you see basic discoloration (16 colors)? Set the color depth to 256 colors or higher. Use ‘Control Panel’ -> ‘Display’ -> ‘Settings’ -> ‘Color Palette’.

• Is the screen color unstable or monochrome? Check the connection of the signal cable. Or, pull out the video card of the PC and insert it again.

• Do you see black dots on the screen? This is due to a small amount of foreign or abnormally fluorescent material that became fastened on the mask during manufacturing. It will not affect product performance.

• Do you see a partial blurring on the screen? This happens due to interference from surrounding magnetic fields, such as speakers, steel structures, or high-voltage lines placed near the monitor. Remove any such materials from the immediate vicinity and use the DEGAUSS icon on the screen adjustment menu to fix the screen.

If you see an after-image even when you turn off the LG 710B monitor, it may be due to a premature aging of the monitor pixels caused by the prolonged display of a single image on the screen. To prevent this, be sure to use a screen saver to maximize the service life of the monitor.

If you see a wave directly on the screen, this occurs in inverse proportion to the screen focus, which can be caused by a particular frequency or video card. To fix this, brighten the screen and use the ‘MOIRE’ icon on the screen adjustment menu to adjust the screen.

Yes, be sure to install the monitor driver for your LG 710B from the monitor driver CD (or diskette) that comes with your monitor.

Note: Information is subject to change without notice.