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Monitors
The monitor is used to display
the picture from your PC. You
may hear people refer to the
monitor as “the screen”, “the
display”, or the “VDU”.
There are 2 main types of PC
monitor:
• CRT (Cathode Ray Tube): these are the most common
type of monitor supplied with a PC . Their downside is
weight, size, and energy consumption.
• TFT (Thin Film Transistor): also referred to as flat
panels. They require less energy and provide a sharper
picture. TFTs are ideal for places where space is at a
premium.
How do I…
Clean my monitor? You should clean your monitor
regularly to avoid eye strain. Special care needs to be taken
when cleaning your monitor as they have a special coating
on the surface of the screen. You should use a special
cleaner, or wipes, (available from PC World, Dixons and
Currys) never use household polish. If you use a spray
cleaner, spray it onto a soft cloth then wipe the screen.
Never spray directly onto the monitor.
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