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Greener methods – Vizio CT14-A0 - Quickstart Guide User Manual

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The HDD capacity on VIZIO computers may appear to be

smaller than the size stated in the product specifications,

documentation or on the packaging. This is because

manufacturers describe and advertise HDD space in terms

of decimal capacity, a base of powers of 10. For example,

one Gigabyte (GB) means 10

9

= 1,000,000,000 bytes.

However, Microsoft® Windows and other operating systems

and programs report storage capacity using powers of

two. Thus, 1 GB = 2

30

= 1,073,741,824 bytes, and shows less

storage space. Smaller capacity may also be reported

by the Windows Explorer tool based on information about

only one partition of the HDD at a time, with free space

reduced by a hidden service or system recovery partition.

Available storage capacity will also be less if the computer

includes one or more pre-installed operating systems,

pre-installed software applications or media content. The

storage capacity of the HDD is as advertised but the actual

formatted capacity may vary.

Exposure to Radio Frequency

Wireless radios and Bluetooth devices emit radio frequency

electromagnetic energy like other radio devices. While the

level of energy is less than other wireless devices (such

as mobile phones), you are advised to use the wireless

equipment in such a manner that the potential for human

contact during normal operation is minimized.

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity

Computer (Internal) HDD Capacity

ENERGY STAR

®

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR®

program is a joint effort between the EPA and manufacturers

to promote energy-efficient products. Any VIZIO product

bearing the ENERGY STAR emblem on the product or during

a start-up screen has been certified to comply with the EPA

ENERGY STAR requirements as shipped by VIZIO.

The Power Management feature enables the computer

to enter a low-power (or “sleep”) mode after a period of

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inactivity. To take advantage of this energy savings, the

Power Management feature has been preset to power

down the computer and monitor after the following

specified periods of inactivity:

Operating

System

Computer

Monitor

On Battery

Windows 7

10 minutes

2 minutes

Plugged In

Windows 7

15 minutes

5 minutes

Both the computer and monitor can be woken from sleep

mode through user interaction with any of the computer

input devices (mouse, keyboard, and so on). You can help

reduce electricity usage by shutting down your computer

when it is not in use for longer periods of time, such as

at night and on weekends. For more information on the

ENERGY STAR program, visit: www.energystar.gov.

Screen Savers and Power Settings

Screen savers may prevent your computer from going to

sleep and as a result waste power. Screen savers may also

reduce the life of your monitor by increasing the number

of hours the LCD backlight is on. The power settings of your

computer are set to minimize energy use while maintaining

optimal performance. Because of this VIZIO recommends

that you do not disable the power settings.

Reduced Paper Use

For some products, VIZIO provides online-only user manuals.

This enables us to reduce our carbon footprint and cut

down on paper waste. It also allows us to make frequent

product updates, and ensures that you always have the

most recent product information. Products with an online-

only user manual are packaged with a printed Quick Start

Guide to help you get up and running quickly.

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