What does it mean to have an EPA monitor?
A monitor that meets the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standard means that the monitor is energy efficient according to the guidelines set by the EPA. For a monitor to meet the EPA standard it must be able to run in a "standby" or "sleep" mode in which it uses less than a total of 30 watts of power. Normally a monitor will consume 90-120 watts of power while in use.

What is a "digital monitor"?
A digital monitor is one that uses push-button controls to adjust the monitor's settings. Older monitors used turn knobs to change the settings.

Why does the monitor's actual viewing area differ from it's screen size?
A monitor's actual viewing area differs from it's screen size because the monitor industry's standard for monitor size is derived from the actual size of the picture tube. This differs from the television industry which measures only the viewable area of the picture tube.

What is a refresh rate and which refresh rates will my monitor support?
The refresh rate is the number of times the screen is re-scanned in a given second at a given resolution. This varies from monitor to monitor. This information can be obtained from the manual or from the manufacturer.

How do I set up my monitor for Windows^® 95?
To set up a monitor for Windows 95, use the "Compatible Monitor Listing" (that is found on both the WWW and our infoFax fax-on-demand service) to find the correct settings to use. The monitor type can be changed using the "Display Properties" box in Windows 95.

What is the difference between our standard 17" monitor and our 17" ExactMatch Monitor?
The ExactMatch Monitor has a color-correcting control.

What does "ExactMatch" mean?
ExactMatch refers to the ability to fine tune a monitor's color hue to the output of a color printer. This is done by printing a color picture and then holding it next to the same picture on the monitor. The color hue on the monitor is then adjusted to match the color hue on the printed picture.

Why are pins missing from my monitor cable?
Pins may be missing from your monitor cable because some monitors don't require the use of all the pin slots available on your video cable.

What is DPMS?
DPMS stands for Display Power Management Signaling. DPMS is the standard for power management on video cards. DPMS is the function that allows a video card to tell an EPA compliant monitor to go into "standby" or "sleep" mode.

Why does the power light on my monitor change colors?
The DPMS specification calls for a green light to indicate a "powered up" condition, and a yellow light to indicate a "standby" or "sleep" condition. On an EPA compliant monitor, turning off the system's power or disconnecting the monitor from the back of the video card will cause the light to turn from green to yellow as long as power is still getting to the monitor.