Philips 170x5 User Manual page 44

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
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How do LCDs compare to CRTs in terms of radiation?
A:
Because LCDs do not use an electron gun, they do not generate the same amount of
radiation at the screen surface.
Compatibility with other Peripherals
Q:
Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac?
A:
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.
Q:
Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and-Play?
A:
Yes, the monitors are Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows® 95, 98, 2000 and the
PC98/99 platforms.
LCD Panel Technology
Q:
What is a Liquid Crystal Display?
A:
A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is an optical device that is commonly used to display
ASCII characters and images on digital items such as watches, calculators, portable game
consoles, etc. LCD is the technology used for displays in notebooks and other small
computers. Like light-emitting diode and gas-plasma technologies, LCD allows displays to
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The current display mode is shown in product information in OSD main controls.
To install the Flat Panel Adjust (FPadjust) program located on the monitor setup CD-ROM,
open the CD-ROM and double-click the FP_setup04.exe icon. This will install FP Adjust
automatically and place a shortcut on your desktop.
Run FPadjust by double clicking the shortcut. Follow the instructions step by step to optimize
image performance with your system's video controller.
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