User manual SHARP PN-E601

[. . . ] Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment. Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one. If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements. [. . . ] This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. inordertopreventpotentialdanger , pleaseobservethefollowinginstructionswheninstalling , operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your LCD product, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product. Read instructions -- All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated. Keep this manual in a safe place -- These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future reference. Cleaning -- Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. Attachments -- Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Ventilation -- The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. onotcoverorblocktheseventsandopeningssinceinsufficientventilationcancauseoverheatingand/orshortenthelife D of the product. Do not place the product on a sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. Do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions are followed. Also, if the screen is viewed from an acute angle there may be uneven colors or brightness. Please note that these are not malfunctions but common phenomena of LCDs and will not affect the performance of the monitor. - Do not display a still picture for a long period, as this could cause a residual image. - Please understand that SHARP CORPORATION bears no responsibility for errors made during use by the customer or a third party, nor for any other malfunctions or damage to this product arising during use, except where indemnity liability is recognized under law. - This monitor and its accessories may be upgraded without advance notice. - Do not use the monitor where there is a lot of dust, where humidity is high, or where the monitor may come into contact withoilorsteam, asthiscouldleadtofire. - Ensure that the monitor does not come into contact with waterorotherfluids. Do not allow the monitor to receive strong shocks or to strongly vibrate. - Do not use the monitor near heating equipment or in places where there is likelihood of high temperature, as this may leadtogenerationofexcessiveheatandoutbreakoffire. whenusinginverticalorientation , youwillneedtoprepare appropriately orientated content in advance. - Do not damage the power cord nor place heavy objects on it, stretch it or over bend it. [. . . ] Our company will bear no responsibility for accidents or injuries caused by improper mounting or mishandling. Provide enough space around the monitor to prevent heat from accumulating inside. Ifitisdifficulttoprovidesufficientspaceforanyreason such as the installation of the monitor inside a housing, or if the ambient temperature may be outside of the range of 32°F (0°C) to 104°F (40°C), install a fan or take other measures to keep the ambient temperature within the required range. Ifthetemperature inside the monitor rises, this could lead to a malfunction. [. . . ]