DC power cord for normal operation. • Please use approved power cord provided by Philips all the time. If your power cord is missing, please contact with your local service center. (Please refer to Customer Care Consumer Information Center) •...
1. Important • IMPORTANT: Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave your monitor unattended. Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your monitor will display unchanging static content. Uninterrupted display of still or static images over an extended period may cause “burn in”, also known as “after-imaging”...
Recycling Information for Customers Your display is manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. To learn more about our recycling program please visit www.philips.com/about/sustainability/recycling.
(1) Gently attach the base to the base column (2) Use your fingers to tighten the screw Register your product and get support at 197E3L www.philips.com/welcome Quick Start DVI (optional) until the latch locks the base. located at the bottom of the base, and...
2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC AC power input VGA input DVI-D input Kensington anti-theft lock Connect to PC Connect the power cord to the back of the monitor firmly. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.
2. Setting up the monitor Description of the On Screen Display What is On-Screen Display (OSD)? On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips monitors. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance or select functions of the monitors directly through an on-screen instruction window.
2. Setting up the monitor Resolution notification This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution, 1366×768@60Hz. When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed on screen: Use 1366×768@60Hz for best results. Display of the native resolution alert can be switched off from Setup in the OSD (On Screen Display) menu.
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2. Setting up the monitor Remove the base You may use a flathead screwdriver to stick into two release holes on the hinge cover, and gently pry the hinge cover to have it removed. 2. Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base from the monitor.
Whether you're working with text applications, displaying images or watching a video, Philips SmartImage Lite delivers great optimized monitor performance. Why do I need it? You want a monitor that delivers optimized...
There are three modes to be selected: Standard, Internet, Game. • Standard: Enhances text and dampens brightness to increase readability and reduce eye strain. This mode significantly enhances readability and productivity when you're working with spreadsheets, PDF files, scanned articles or other general office applications. •...
3.3 Philips SmartControl Lite The new SmartControl Lite software by Phillips allows you to control your monitor via an easy to use on-screen graphic interface. Complicated adjustments are a thing of the past as this user friendly software guides you through fine- tuning resolution, Color calibration, Clock/Phase adjustments, RGB White point adjustment, etc.
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Start with Standard pane: Adjust menu: • Adjust Menu allow you to adjust Brightness, Contrast, Focus, Position and Resolution. • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel installation.
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Color menu: • Color Menu allow you to adjust RGB, Black Level, White Point, Color Calibration, and SmartImage Lite (Please refer to SmartImage Lite section). • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Refer to below table for sub-menu item base on your input.
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First color Calibration Screen: • Previous button is disabled until the second color screen. • Next goes to the succeeding target (6-targets). • Final next goes File>Presets pane. • Cancel closes the UI and returns to the plug in page. SmartImage Lite Allows user to change setting for better display setting based on content.
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Options>Input - Will only be active when selecting Input from the drop-down Options menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. All other SmartControl Lite tabs are not available. • Display the Source instruction pane and current input source setting.
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Help>User Manual - Will only be active when selecting User Manual from the drop-down Help menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. Help>Version - Will only be active when selecting Version from the drop- down Help menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available.
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Task Tray Menu Enabled The task tray menu can be displayed by right- clicking on the SmartControl Lite icon from the task tray. Left Click will launch the application. The task tray has five entries: • Help - Access to User Manual file: Open User Manual file using the default browser window.
4. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor panel type Backlight Panel size Aspect ratio Pixel Pitch Brightness SmartContrast Contrast ratio (typ.) Response time (typical) Optimum Resolution Viewing angle Picture Enhancement Display colors Vertical refresh rate Horizontal Frequency sRGB Connectivity Signal input Input Signal Convenience User Convenience OSD Languages...
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Power On mode Energy Consumption (EnergyStar 5.0 test method) Normal Operation (typ.) Sleep(Standby) Heat Dissipation* Normal Operation Sleep(Standby) Power LED indicator Power Supply Dimension Product with stand (WxHxD) Product without stand (WxHxD) Weight Product with stand Product without stand Product with packaging Operating Condition Temperature range (operation) Temperature range (Non-...
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Finish Note 1. EPEAT Gold or Silver is valid only where Philips registers the product Please visit www. epeat.net for registration status in your country. 2. This data is subject to change without notice. Go to www.philips.com/support to download the latest version of leaflet.
4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes Maximum Resolution For 197E3L 1366 x 768 at 60 Hz (analog input) 1366 x 768 at 60 Hz (digital input) Recommended Resolution For 197E3L 1366 x 768 at 60 Hz (digital input) H. freq (kHz) Resolution 31.47 720x400...
5. Power Management 5.1 Automatic PowerSaving If you have VESA DPM 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.
European community’s stringent RoHs directive mandating restrictions on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment have been adhered to in order to make Philips monitors safe to use throughout its life cycle. Congratulations, Your display is designed for both you and the...
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6. Regulatory Information EPEAT (www.epeat.net) “The EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) program evaluates computer desktops, laptops, and monitors based on 51 environmental criteria developed through an extensive stakeholder consensus process supported by US EPA. EPEAT system helps purchasers in the public and private sectors evaluate, compare and select desktop computers, notebooks and monitors based on their environmental attributes.
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6. Regulatory Information 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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6. Regulatory Information Commission Federale de la Communication (FCC Declaration) 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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6. 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. The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a...
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6. Regulatory Information Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) Der von uns gelieferte Farbmonitor entspricht den in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor Schäden durch Röntgenstrahlen" festgelegten Vorschriften. Auf der Rückwand des Gerätes befindet sich ein Aufkleber, der auf die Unbedenklichkeit der Inbetriebnahme hinweist, da die Vorschriften über die Bauart von Störstrahlern nach Anlage III ¤...
TFT monitor 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.
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In order to qualify for repair or replacement due to pixel defects during the warranty period, a TFT monitor panel in a Philips flat panel monitor must have pixel or sub pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following tables.
Customer Care & Warranty For warranty coverage information and additional support requirement valid for your region, please visit www.philips.com/support website for details. You may also contact your local Philips Customer Care Center number listed below. Contact Information for WESTERN EUROPE region:...
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7. Customer care and warranty Contact Information for CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE region: Country Call center Belarus Bulgaria Croatia Czech Rep. Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Romania Russia Serbia & Montenegro Slovakia Slovenia Ukraine Turkey Contact Information for LATIN AMERICA region: Country Call center Argentina...
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Sdn Bhd Distributor: Syakar Co. Ltd (warranty buy-out) Visual Group Ltd. Philips Consumer Service Glee Electronics, Inc. Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd (Philips Consumer Care Center) Sylvara Technologies Pty Ltd PCS One Korea Ltd. no distributor and/or service provider currently FETEC.CO Axis Computer System Co., Ltd.
8. Troubleshooting & FAQs 8.1 Troubleshooting This page deals with problems that can be corrected by a user. If the problem still persists after you have tried these solutions, contact Philips customer service representative. Common Problems No Picture (Power LED not lit) •...
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The "power on" light is too strong and is disturbing • You can adjust “power on” light using the power LED Setup in OSD main Controls. For further assistance, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list and contact Philips customer service representative.
Lite and re-install it once more. Q5. I forgot my PIN for Theft Deterrence Function. What can I do? Ans.: Philips Service center has a right to ask for legitimate identification and authorization, in order to establish ownership of the monitor.
2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1366x768@60Hz. • Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips monitor. • Turn on your monitor and then turn on your Q2: What is the recommended refresh rate for monitor? Ans.: Recommended refresh rate in monitors is...
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Neutral temperature is white, at 6504K. Q9: Can I connect my monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac? Ans.: Yes. All Philips monitors are fully compatible with standard PCs, Macs and workstations. You may need a cable adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac system.
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