Monday, November 10, 2008

Looking After A LCD Monitor

The most up-to-date monitors to storm the marketplace are the super slim LCD’s and Flat Panel Monitors. As tempting as LCD monitors are to customers, not all individuals are aware of the positives and negatives of owning one or how to suitably care for them.

As a matter of fact, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is a much more sensitive interface as opposed to the Cathode Ray Tubes which are outdated now. (CRT) and they are not able to take the same abuse as the CRT terminals might be able to.

Anti-Reflection Film.

LCD monitors have an anti-reflection coating of clear film that is damaged easily by ammonia-based cleaner. Using paper tissues or other wood-based product to clean a LCD monitor can damage it so that it looks cloudy and blurred.

Clean your LCD monitor with accepted cleaners only, and wiping with Pledge and paper tissues could damage it. For the best outcome, turn the monitor off, and then apply wet. (water only) when cleaning your monitor, be sure to use a lint free cloth.Using water directly to the screen is not advised because water can cause still more damage if it gets inside your LCD screen.

Screen savers help prevent damage to your monitors when not in use. An average LCD Monitor consist of a metal grid that charges a pixel to allow the desired color to be displayed.  LCD monitors are made of plastic which are subject to ghost images when left with one image for too long due to 'burn-in'. Even though it won't cause lasting damage, you should still steer clear of it.

Finally, it is absolutely forbidden to touch your LCD monitor with your bare hands as the pressure applied on the screen will cause damage to the delicate pixels and that in turn would make that pixel turn black and not work.

Images and graphics created on the computer are displayed on its monitor. The best way to do it is selecting the best from several options. Ensure taking good care of your new acquisition, once you have decided on the type of monitor you want.

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