Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor: Unplug the monitor if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time.
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Safety & Troubleshooting Avoid exposure to heat and extreme cold Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight or extreme cold. Avoid moving the LCD monitor between locations with large temperature differences. Choose a site that falls within the following temperature and humidity ranges.
Notational Descriptions About This Guide This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips LCD Monitor. It describes the LCD monitor's features, setup, operation and other important information. Its contents are identical to the information in our printed version.
Earlier Philips monitors or other manufacturers monitors will not work with this special software. It is recommended that you install this software only on a Philips monitor designed to use it. These monitors can be identified by the LightFrame logo on the front of the monitor.
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1 or 2 software with a Philips LightFrame 2 software on a LightFrame 1, LightFrame...
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Just one click on the full screen button and LightFrame monitor. Can I upgrade my current Philips monitor to LightFrame No. For LightFrame 3 Philips developed special hardware which is build into the monitor. Therefore upgrading from LightFrame LightFrame 1 monitor to LightFrame...
You can decrease this effect by lowering the sharpness setting in the LightFrame How can I tell if my monitor comes with LightFrame All Philips LightFrame monitors display this logo on their front bezel: How do I use the LightFrame The control bar is another upgrade that helps you run all LightFrame illustration below describes the tasks each button performs.
Using a standard unified color space, sRGB will help represent pictures taken by an sRGB compatible device correctly on your sRGB enabled Philips monitors. In that way, the colors are calibrated and you can rely on the correctness of the colors shown on your screen.
Product Information H. freq (kHz) 31.469 31.469 31.469 35.000 37.861 37.500 35.156 37.879 48.077 46.875 49.700 48.363 56.476 60.023 Automatic Power Saving If you have VESA DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. If an input from a keyboard, mouse or other input device is detected, the monitor will 'wake up' automatically.
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100 — 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 20 W (typ.) 5° C to 40° C 20% to 80% 50K hrs (CCFL 40Khrs) 150P4CG: Light Gray 150P4CB: Black 150P4CS: Black and silver RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Signal Assignment T.M.D.S. Data1- 10 T.M.D.S.
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Product Information No connect 2. The 15-pin D-sub connector (male) of the signal cable: Assignment Red video input Green video input Blue video input Identical output - connected to pin 10 Cable detect Red video ground Green video ground Blue video ground Product Views Follow the links to see various views of the monitor and its components.
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Product Information Tilt Height adjustment file:///D|/C/english/150p4cgbs/product/product.htm (10 of 10) [3/17/2003 7:14:09 PM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
Installing your LCD Monitor Installing your LCD Monitor Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Front View Product Description UP and DOWN buttons are used when adjusting the OSD of your monitor LEFT and RIGHT buttons, like the UP and DOWN buttons, are also used in adjusting the OSD of your monitor.
Installing your LCD Monitor Automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical position, phase and clock setting. LightFrame multi-window mode Optimizing Performance For best performance, ensure that your display settings are set at 1024x768@60Hz (for14"/15") or 1280x1024, 60Hz (for17"/18"). Note: You can check the current display settings by pressing the 'OK' button once. Go into the Product Information.
Description of the On Screen Display What is the On-Screen Display? This is a feature in all Philips LCD monitors. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance of the monitors directly though an on-screen instruction window. The user interface provides user-friendliness and ease-of-use when the user is operating the monitor.
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On-Screen Display Digital signal input: RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/C/english/150p4cgbs/osd/osddesc.htm (3 of 3) [3/17/2003 7:14:14 PM]...
Customer Care and Warranty Customer Care & Warranty PLEASE SELECT YOUR COUNTRY/AREA TO REVIEW DETAILS OF YOUR WARRANTY COVERAGE WESTERN EUROPE: Austria • Belgium • Cyprus • Denmark • France • Germany • Greece • Finland • Ireland • Italy • Luxembourg • the Netherlands • Norway • Portugal • Sweden • Switzerland •...
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A way of describing the color of a radiating source in terms of the temperature (in degrees Kelvin) of a black body radiating with the same dominant frequency as the source. Most Philips monitors offer the possibility of setting the color temperature to any desired value. D-SUB Your monitor comes with a D-Sub cable.
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Glossary Energy Star Computers Programme An energy conservation programme launched by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the primary aim of promoting the manufacture and marketing of energy-efficient office automation equipment. Companies joining this programme must be willing to commit themselves to manufacturing one or more products capable of going into a low -power state (<...
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Glossary A Universal Serial Bus device that provides additional connections to the Universal Serial Bus. Hubs are a key element in the plug-and-play architecture of USB. The Figure shows a typical hub. Hubs serve to simplify USB connectivity from the user's perspective and provide robustness at low cost and complexity.
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Glossary Upstream The direction of data flow towards the host. An upstream port is the port on a device electrically closest to the host that generates upstream data traffic from the hub. Upstream ports receive downstream data traffic. Vertical refresh rate Expressed in Hz, it is the number of frames (complete pictures) written to the screen every second.
To download the file: 1. Click-and-hold your mouse over the icon below. (Win95/98/2000/Me/XP users right-click) Download 150P4AB.pdf Download 150P4AG.pdf Download 150P4CB.pdf Download 150P4CG.pdf Download 150P4CS.pdf file:///D|/C/english/download/download.htm (1 of 2) [3/17/2003 7:14:20 PM] • Download and Printing Instructions Mac. • Installing FPadjust...
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Download and Print 2. From the menu that appears, choose 'Save Link As...', 'Save Target As...' or 'Download Link to Disk'. 3. Choose where you would like to save the file; click 'Save' (if prompted to save as either 'text' or 'source', choose 'source').
Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1024x768@60Hz (14"/15") / 1280x1024@60Hz (17"/18"). Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor. Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC...
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) What does 'refresh rate' mean in connection with an LCD monitor? The refresh rate is of much less relevance for LCD monitors. LCD monitors display a stable, flicker-free image at 60Hz. There is no visible difference between 85Hz and 60Hz. What are the .inf and .icm files on the set-up disk &...
Yes, Philips LCD monitors have this optional feature. The standard VESA mount holes on the back cover allow the user to mount the Philips monitor on any VESA standard ARM or accessories. Touch panels are being developed for future applications. Check with your Philips sales representative for more information.
Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac? Yes, all Philips LCD monitors are fully compatible with standard PCs, Macs and workstations. You may need a cable adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac system. Please contact your dealer/retailer for more information.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) angst,' the fear of removing the computer case to install circuit board cards -- that often require adjustment of complicated IRQ settings -- for add-on peripherals. USB does away with 'port gridlock.' Without USB, PCs are normally limited to one printer, two Com port devices (usually a mouse and modem), one Enhanced Parallel Port add-on (scanner or video camera, for example), and a joystick.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) has fields in several directions; polarized light has a field in only one direction. What differentiates passive matrix LCDs from active matrix LCDs? An LCD is made with either a passive matrix or an active matrix display grid. An active matrix has a transistor located at each pixel intersection, requiring less current to control the luminance of a pixel.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) What kind of wide-angle technology is available? How does it work? The TFT LCD panel is an element that controls/displays the inlet of a backlight using the dual-refraction of a liquid crystal. Using the property that the projection of inlet light refracts toward the major axis of the liquid element, it controls the direction of inlet light and displays it.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Yes. Philips LCD monitors conform to the guidelines of MPR-II and TCO 95/99/03 standards for the control of radiation, electromagnetic waves, energy reduction, electrical safety in the work environment and recyclability. The specification page provides detailed data on safety standards.
Information • Other Related Information This page deals with problems that can be corrected by the user. If the problem still persists after you have tried these solutions, contact your nearest Philips dealer. Common Problems Having this problem? No Picture...
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Troubleshooting Display position is incorrect Image vibrates on the screen Vertical flicker appears Horizontal flicker appears The screen is too bright or too dark An after-image appears An after-image remains after the power has been turned off. Green, red, blue, dark and white dots remain LightFrame doesn't work...
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Troubleshooting For further assistance, refer to the distributor. file:///D|/C/english/150p4cgbs/safety/saf_troub.htm (3 of 3) [3/17/2003 7:14:34 PM] Consumer Information Centers RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE list and contact your local Philips...
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic • MIC Notice (South Korea Only) • North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information • Troubleshooting • Other Related Information • TCO'03 Information • Energy Star • Commission • Polish Center • BSMI • Philips End-of-Life Disposal • Frequently • •...
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Regulatory Information electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture. Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority of electronics equipment, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter nature. There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and natural (external) environments.
Regulatory Information Environmental Requirements Flame retardants Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances.
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Regulatory Information TCO'03 Information (Option, only available for TCO'03 version) Congratulations! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO'03 Displays label. This means that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the impact on our natural environment.
Philips establishes technically and economically viable objectives to optimize the environmental performance of the organization's product, service and activities. From the planning, design and production stages, Philips emphasizes the important of making products that can easily be recycled. At Philips, end-of-life management primarily entails participation in national take-back initiatives and recycling programs whenever possible, preferably in cooperation with competitors.
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Regulatory Information Philips Consumer Electronics declare under our responsibility that the product is in conformity with the following standards - EN60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 (Safety requirement of Information Technology Equipment) - EN55022:1998 (Radio Disturbance requirement of Information Technology Equipment) - EN55024:1998 (Immunity requirement of Information Technology Equipment)
Regulatory Information We recommend you switch off the monitor when it is not in use for quite a long time. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Regulatory Information Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme auxlimites des appareils numériques de class B,aux termes de l'article 15 Des règles de la FCC. Ces limites sont conçues de façon à fourir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans le cadre d'une installation résidentielle.
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Regulatory Information environment, it may cause radio Interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Class B ITE MIC Notice (South Korea Only) Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for non-business purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas.
Regulatory Information Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three-prong socket). All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source.
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Regulatory Information Placering/Ventilation VARNING: FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS. Placering/Ventilation ADVARSEL: SØRG VED PLACERINGEN FOR, AT NETLEDNINGENS STIK OG STIKKONTAKT ER NEMT TILGÆNGELIGE. Paikka/Ilmankierto VAROITUS: SIJOITA LAITE SITEN, ETTÄ VERKKOJOHTO VOIDAAN TARVITTAESSA HELPOSTI IRROTTAA PISTORASIASTA.
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Your new monitor contains materials that can be recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and to minimize the amount to be disposed of. Please find out about the local regulations on how to dispose of your old monitor from your local Philips dealer.
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Regulatory Information file:///D|/C/english/150p4cgbs/safety/regs/regulat.htm (13 of 14) [3/17/2003 7:14:37 PM] of plug proceed as follows: 1. Remove fuse cover and fuse. 2. Fit new fuse which should be a BS 1362 5A,A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 3. Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3-pin plug fitted in its place.
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Regulatory Information the lead - not simply over the three wires. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/C/english/150p4cgbs/safety/regs/regulat.htm (14 of 14) [3/17/2003 7:14:37 PM]...
Other Related Information Other Related Information Safety and Troubleshooting for Users in the U. S. • Information for Users Outside the U.S Information for Users in the U. S. For units set at 115 V : Use a UL Listed Cord Set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord a maximum of 15-feet long and a parallel blade, grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 125 V.
TFT LCD panels used in flat panel monitors are sometimes unavoidable. No manufacturer can guarantee that all panels will be free from pixel defects, but Philips guarantees that any monitor with an unacceptable number of defects will be repaired or replaced under warranty. This notice explains the different types of pixel defects and defines acceptable defect levels for each type.
In order to qualify for repair or replacement due to pixel defects during the warranty period, a TFT LCD panel in a Philips flat panel monitor must have pixel or sub pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following tables.
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Philips Pixel Defect Policy Bright dot defects within 20 mm circle Total bright dot defects of all types BLACK DOT DEFECTS MODEL 1 dark sub pixel 2 adjacent dark sub pixels 3 adjacent dark sub pixels Distance between two black...
Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description • The Base • Getting Started Accessory Pack Unpack all the parts. Item file:///D|/C/english/150p4cgbs/install/connect.htm (1 of 4) [3/17/2003 7:14:56 PM] • • Optimizing Performance Description Audio in Cable (Option only available for Multimedia version)(color lime)
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Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC file:///D|/C/english/150p4cgbs/install/connect.htm (2 of 4) [3/17/2003 7:14:56 PM] E-DFU package with Quick Setup Guide, Using Your Monitor Manual, and CD-ROM. Pivot CD-ROM (optional) RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Plug the power cord into monitor firmly.
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Connecting to Your PC file:///D|/C/english/150p4cgbs/install/connect.htm (3 of 4) [3/17/2003 7:14:56 PM] Note: If you use an Apple Macintosh, you need to connect the special Mac adapter to one end of the monitor signal cable Cable management Remove the top cover of the arm box Put the cables inside the arm box Put the top cover back...
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Connecting to Your PC Connect to PC Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable. Connect the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer. Plug the power cord of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet. Turn on your computer and monitor.
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The base The Base Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Unfold and Fold the Base : Remove the Base : Remove the base Unfold and Fold the Base Unfold the Base Fold the Base file:///D|/C/english/150p4cgbs/install/base.htm (1 of 3) [3/17/2003 7:14:56 PM] •...
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The base Remove the Base Condition: for VESA standard mounting applications file:///D|/C/english/150p4cgbs/install/base.htm (2 of 3) [3/17/2003 7:14:56 PM] Push down the head of monitor RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Remove the top cover Remove the three screws and then remove the base from the LCD monitor.
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The base file:///D|/C/english/150p4cgbs/install/base.htm (3 of 3) [3/17/2003 7:14:56 PM] Remove the back cover Note: 100mmx100mm VESA-Compliant mounting interface. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE This monitor accepts a...
The built-in VESA DDC2B feature in Philips Monitors supports Plug & Play requirements for Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP. This information file ( .inf) should be installed in order that your Philips monitor can be enabled from the 'Monitor' dialog box in Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP and the Plug & Play application can be activated.
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Getting Started Click on the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click on 'Control Panel'. Double click on the 'Display' Icon. Select the 'Settings' tab then click on 'Advanced...'. Select 'Monitor' button, then click on 'Change...' button. Select 'Specify the location of the driver(Advanced)' and click on the 'Next' button. Select 'Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can choose the driver you want', then click on 'Next' and then click on 'Have Disk...'.
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Getting Started Select the 'Don't Search. I will choose the driver to install' radio button. Then click on the 'Next' button. Click on the 'Have disk...' button, then click on the 'Browse...' button and then select the appropriate drive F: (CD-ROM Drive). Click on the 'Open' button, then click the 'OK' button.
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Just a phone call away Philips’ customer help desks are located worldwide. You can contact Philips Monday - Friday from 08.00 - 20.00 hrs Central European Time (CET) and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 to 18.00 hrs CET by using one of the toll-free numbers.
12 months from date of purchase. This international Philips guarantee complements the existing national guarantee obligations to you of dealers and Philips in the country of purchase and does not affect your statutory rights as a customer.
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Where IS SERVICE AVAILABLE? Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics does not distribute the product, the local file:///D|/C/english/warranty/war_usa.htm (1 of 3) [3/17/2003 7:15:05 PM]...
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Please contact Philips at: (800) 479-6696 Three years free parts and three years free labor will be provided at Philips Canada depot or any one of its authorized service centers. (In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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Just a phone call away Philips’ customer help desks are located worldwide. You can contact Philips Monday - Friday from 08.00 - 20.00 hrs Central European Time (CET) and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 to 18.00 hrs CET by using one of the toll-free numbers.
Philips Representation Office Ul. Usacheva 35a 119048 Moscow Phone: 095-937 9300 Fax : 095-755 6923 TURKEY Türk Philips Ticaret A.S. Talatpasa Caddesi No 5. 80640-Gültepe/Istanbul Phone: (0800)-211 40 36 Fax : (0212)-281 1809 Latin America file:///D|/C/english/warranty/warcic.htm (1 of 8) [3/17/2003 7:15:18 PM] Bangladesh •...
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ARGENTINA Philips Antillana N.V. Vedia 3892 Capital Federal CP: 1430 Buenos Aires Phone: (011)-4544 2047 BRASIL Philips da Amazônia Ind. Elet. Ltda. Av. Luis Carlos Berrini, 1400 - Sao Paulo -SP Phone: 0800-701 CHILE Philips Chilena S.A. Avenida Santa Maria 0760 P.O.
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Consumer Information Centers PARAGUAY Philips del Paraguay S.A. Avenida Artigas 1513 Casilla de Correos 605 Asuncion Phone: (021)-211666 Fax : (021)-213007 PERU Philips Peruana S.A. Customer Desk Comandante Espinar 719 Casilla 1841 Limab18 Phone: (01)-2136200 Fax : (01)-2136276 URUGUAY Ind.Philips del Uruguay S.A.
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Consumer Information Centers NEW ZEALAND Philips New Zealand Ltd. Consumer Help Desk 2 Wagener Place, Mt.Albert P.O. box 1041 Auckland Phone: 0800 477 999 (toll free) Fax : 0800 288 588 (toll free) Asia BANGLADESH Philips Service Centre 100 Kazi Nazrul Islam...
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Madras 600 006 NEW DELHI Customer Relation Centre 68, Shivaji Marg New Dehli 110 015 INDONESIA Philips Group of Companies in Indonesia Consumer Information Centre Jl.Buncit Raya Kav. 99-100 12510 Jakarta / 798 4255 ext: 1612 Phone: (021)-794 0040 Fax : (021)-794 7511 / 794 7539...
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Fax : (021)-7721167 PHILIPPINES Philips Electronics and Lighting Inc. 106 Valero St., Salcedo Village Makati, Metro Manilla. Phone: (02)-888 05 72 Domestic toll free: 1-800-10-PHILIPS or 1-800-10-744 5477 Fax : (02)-888 05 71 file:///D|/C/english/warranty/warcic.htm (6 of 8) [3/17/2003 7:15:18 PM]...
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Consumer Information Centers SINGAPORE Philips Singapore Private Ltd. Consumer Service Dept. Lorong 1,Toa Payoh., P.O. box 340 Singapore 1231 Phone: 6882 3999 Fax : 6250 8037 TAIWAN Philips Taiwan Ltd. Consumer Information Centre 26F, 66, Chung-Hsiao W. Road Sec. 1...
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Consumer Information Centers DUBAI Philips Middle East B.V. Consumer Information Centre P.O.Box 7785 DUBAI Phone: (04)-335 3666 Fax : (04)-335 3999 EGYPT Philips Egypt Consumer Information Centre 10, Abdel Rahman El Rafei Mohandessin - Cairo, P.O.Box 242 DOKKI Phone: (02)-3313993 Fax : (02)-3492142 file:///D|/C/english/warranty/warcic.htm (8 of 8) [3/17/2003 7:15:18 PM]...