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The side effect of the Monitor Life-Extension function (why not preset Advanced Power Saving Mode
as default?)
According to the request of EP A (US Environmental Protection Agency) to power m anagemen t o f m onitors, th e
p ower consumption o f t he monito r m us t g o dow n t o belo w 3 watts withi n 3 seconds after the monito r s goes into
power s avin g m ode. Bu t t he Life-Extension function decrease s t he electricity s upplie d t o the backlights of LCD
monitor gradually . Therefore, the Monito r L ife-Extensio n f unction h as a conflict wit h t he requiremen t o f E P A in th e
f irst 7 m inut es afte r entering sleeping mode. Even though,comparing the advantage s o f b ot h c onditions, we stil l
r ecommend yo u s trongl y s et your monito r to A dvance d P ow er Saving mode.
5.l How can you engage the Monitor Life-Extension function?
You may simply use the OSD control to activate the Monitor Life-Extension function.
1. Press the Menu button to activate the OSD menu.
2. Press or button to select the Power Saving Mode icon .
3. Press the Menu button to confirm the selection.
4. Press or button to select the “Advanced” optio n i n t he Power S avin g Mode f unction.
5. Press the Menu button to confirm the selection .
6. Press or button to select the Exit icon..
7. Press the Menu button to exit the OSD menu .