LaCie Photon 20 Vision Ii Users Manual

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3. Setting Up Your LaCie photon20visionII Monitor
3.1 Connecting Your Monitor
1) Turn off the power to your computer.
2) If you do not already have a graphics card installed, you will need to have one installed prior to installation. Please refer to
your graphics card installation manual for more information.
3) Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer (for more information...

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5) Connect the signal cable to the back of the monitor.
Once the signal cable is attached, tighten the
thumbscrews to secure the connection.
6) 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.
7) After connecting the power supply and signal
cables, re-attach the stand cover by placing the...

8) Connect the signal cable to the monitor connection on the back of your computer and tighten the screws to secure the
connection.
Important Info:Mac Users:Some Macs may require the use of the ADC to DVI adapter to connect the monitor to
your Mac.
9) Power on your computer and then the monitor.
Important Info:Make sure that the vacation switch, located on the right side of the monitor, is turned on.
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3.2 Location Considerations
Important Info: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; place your monitor no closer than 12 inches and no...

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3.4 Positioning Your Display
Adjust the position of the panel for maximum comfort.
3.4.1 Height Range
Before adjusting your monitor’s height, follow these steps:
1) Before pushing the lock, push the monitor down. Now push the lock to the left.
2) Hold the base of the monitor, and with your other hand gently pull the monitor up to adjust 
the height. Push the lock back to the right once you have adjusted the...

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3.4.2 Tilt Range
3.4.3 Landscape And Portrait
You can rotate the panel 90°, clockwise. For more detailed information on this feature, please refer to the Pivot Pro Software
CD-ROM, included with your monitor.
Important Info:The rotational capabilities offered by Pivot Pro are supported under Windows 98SE, Me, 2000
and XP. At the time of publication (April, 2004), Mac OS X does not support the rotational...

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3.5 Using the USB Ports
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports allow you to connect different desktop peripherals to your computer. By using the USB
ports on your LaCie photon20visionII monitor, you can connect your mouse, keyboard or other USB compliant devices to your
monitor, instead of connecting them to your computer or a hub. The LaCie photon20visionII has an integrated, self-powered
USB hub that allows you...

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3.6 Installing the LaCie Blue Hood
The LaCie color enhancing hood guarantees the most accurate and consistent  colors on the monitor by reducing the
interference of surrounding light, and by reducing light reflection and shadows.
Installation
Before you install the hood, first decide which position, portrait or landscape, that you are going to use the monitor in. 
Landscape
1) Place the landscape top panel onto...

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3.7 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.
Due to this delicate coating on the glass surface, use a lint-free, nonabrasive cloth (cotton or equivalent) and a non-alcohol,
neutral, nonabrasive cleaning solution to minimize dust. If the screen requires more than a light cleaning, apply water or a
soft,...

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4. How To Use Your LaCie photon20visionII Monitor 
4.1 Control Panel
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