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These
displays are not constructed to be touched. It is very important
for you to exercise care in the handling of your liquid
crystal display, because it is a liquid crystal display
rather than a glass display. The tiny dots that make up
the images on the screen are each a separate transistor/crystal.
Pressure can "crack" pixels easily, and even the "rough"
surface of paper towels may scratch the display surface.
When the pixels are damaged, black spots fill those
areas of your monitor.
Pressing and poking, whether
with a dull object such as your finger, or a sharp object,
such as a pen or knife, typically damages far more than
one individual pixel. Imagine not being able to read lines
of text on your screen, or lose image visibility in a section
of your television! Extensive damage will obliterate entire
areas of imaging. Therefore, keep your fingers and other
objects away from the display. If you need to point out
text or image details to others, "point" them out electronically
by using the mouse pointer. Alternately, add a computer
filter over the surface which will help prevent accidental
contact, such as our
LCD Screen Protector; or you can maintain a distance between any "pointer"
and the display's surface.
When dust, pet hair, or other
dirt builds up on the display, it is important to clean
the surface. Prior to treating your unit, unplug it. Then,
use a soft cloth such as soft, untreated eyeglass cloths
or micro fiber cleaning cloths, rather than tissues. Also,
use the correct solution. Be aware that you should not use
any product containing ammonia or ethanol, as these components
will degrade LCD screens. Make certain the commercial computer
monitor cleanser you purchase specifically states that it
is for use as a screen cleaner. Instead of buying
a commercial cleaner, some people make their own solution
using 50% isopropyl alcohol and 50% distilled water (tap
water may leave mineral spots).
Spray the cloth, not the monitor.
When cleaning LCDs, laptops, computers or televisions, make
sure they are unplugged. Do not place or spray the liquid
directly onto your notebook or TV. Instead, dampen the special
cloth slightly with the cleanser and then gently wipe your
screen in a consistent motion, such as counter clockwise,
rather than haphazard motions. Use the cleaner sparingly
to avoid the leakage of excess fluid into the keypad.
All these suggestions apply
equally to laptop displays as well as your other LCD monitors.
Check your owner's manual for instructions from the manufacturer
regarding their suggested methods.
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