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Philips 170X7FB/00 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s Manual file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/170x7/index.htm2006-12-06 5:20:13 PM...

  • Page 2: Safety And Troubleshooting Information

    • Regulatory Information • Other Related Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor: Information To protect your display from possible damage, do not put excessive pressure on the LCD panel. When moving your monitor, grasp the frame to lift; do not lift the monitor by placing your hand or fingers on the LCD panel.
  • Page 3 Safety and Troubleshooting Information Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally when the operating instructions given in this manual have been followed. Installation Locations 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.

  • Page 4: Faqs (Frequently Asked Questions)

    When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video with Other mode'? Peripherals • LCD Panel Recommended video mode for Philips 17": 1280x1024 @60Hz. Technology • Ergonomics, Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor that you used Ecology and previously.
  • Page 5 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) with the "Display properties" What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments? Simply press the OK button, then select 'Reset' to recall all of the original factory settings. What is the Auto function? The AUTO adjustment key restores the optimal screen position, phase and clock settings by pressing of a single button –...
  • Page 6 Yes. Philips LCD monitors have this optional feature. Four standard VESA mount holes on the rear cover allows the user to mount the Philips monitor on most of the VESA standard arms or accessories. We recommend to contact your Philips sales representative for more information.
  • Page 7 Compatibility with other Peripherals 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.
  • Page 8 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) contains two types of analog and digital EDID. Digital EDID will set as the default and analog EDID will automatically change refer to analog signal. This is likely that your PC read EDID type before making decision to send analog or digital from DVI-I port. However, this compatibility limitation is rarely found on PC, workstation, or Mac.
  • Page 9 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 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.
  • Page 10 U.S. National Electrical Code and UL Standards. Does the LCD monitor conform to general safety standards? Yes. Philips LCD monitors conform to the guidelines of MPR-II and TCO 99/03 standards for the control of radiation, electromagnetic waves, energy reduction, electrical safety in the work environment and recyclability.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    • Safety and Troubleshooting • FAQs 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 • Imaging Common Problems Problems •...
  • Page 12 Troubleshooting AUTO button not working properly Imaging Problems Display position is incorrect Image vibrates on the screen Vertical flicker appears Horizontal flicker appears The screen is too bright or too dark file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/170x7/safety/saf_troub.htm (2 of 3)2006-12-06 5:20:20 PM The Auto Function is designed for use on standard Macintosh or IBM-compatible PCs running Microsoft Windows.
  • Page 13 The after- image will disappear after a peroid of time. The remaining dots are normal characteristic of the liquid crystal used in today’s technology. Consumer Information Centers RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE list and contact Philips...

  • Page 14: Regulatory Information

    Commission (FCC) Notice (U. CE Declaration of Conformity S. Only) •FCC Declaration Philips Consumer Electronics declare under our responsibility that the product is in conformity with of Conformity the following standards •Commission - EN60950-1:2001 (Safety requirement of Information Technology Equipment)
  • Page 15 To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/170x7/safety/regs/regulat.htm (2 of 11)2006-12-06 5:20:22 PM OFF (Sleep) Amber Switch Off ® PHILIPS s an NERGY artner, ® meets the NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 16 FCC Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Philips Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics North America Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 17 Regulatory Information Réorienter ou déplacer l'antenne de réception. Augmenter la distance entre l'équipement et le récepteur. Brancher l'équipement sur un autre circuit que celui utilisé par le récepteur. Demander l'aide du marchand ou d'un technicien chevronné en radio/télévision. Toutes modifications n'ayant pas reçu l'approbation des services compétents en matière de conformité...
  • Page 18 Regulatory Information 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. Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three-prong socket).
  • Page 19 Regulatory Information 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 nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A). To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from the power supply socket, which should be located near the equipment and easily accessible.
  • Page 20 Regulatory Information 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. Plassering/Ventilasjon ADVARSEL: NÅR DETTE UTSTYRET PLASSERES, MÅ DU PASSE PÅ AT KONTAKTENE FOR STØMTILFØRSEL ER LETTE Å...
  • Page 21 Please find out about the local regulations on how to dispose of your old monitor from your local Philips dealer. (For customers in Canada and U.S.A.) This product may contain lead and/or mercury. Dispose of in accordance to local-state and federal regulations.
  • Page 22 Regulatory Information Information for UK only file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/170x7/safety/regs/regulat.htm (9 of 11)2006-12-06 5:20:22 PM WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Important: This apparatus is supplied with an approved moulded 13A plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 23 Regulatory Information Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE Attention users in European Union private households Directive 2002/96/EG governing used electrical and electronic appliances, this product may not be disposed of with normal household waste. You are responsible for disposal of this equipment through a designated waste electrical and electronic equipment collection.
  • Page 24 Regulatory Information China RoHS The People's Republic of China released a regulation called "Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products" or commonly referred to as China RoHS. All products including CRT and LCD monitor which are produced and sold for China market have to meet China RoHS request.

  • Page 25: Other Related Information

    Other Related Information Other Related Information • Safety and Troubleshooting • FAQs • Troubleshooting Information for Users in the U. S. • Regulatory For units set at 115 V : Information • Information Use a UL Listed Cord Set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord for Users in the a maximum of 15-feet long and a parallel blade, grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 125 V.

  • Page 26: About This Manual

    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.
  • Page 27 ©2006 Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV All rights reserved. Reproduction, copying, use, modification, hiring, renting, public performance, transmission and/or broadcasting in whole or in part is prohibited without written consent of Philips Electronics NV file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/170x7/about/about.htm (2 of 2)2006-12-06 5:20:28 PM RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...

  • Page 28: Product Information

    SmartImage Lite Introduction Philips SmartImage Lite features with Philips LightFrame technology to enhance your front of screen performance depend by content type. It is changing brightness or contrast profiles to enrich color of image and sharpen text. No matter your application is on text processing or watching image or video, you can always get best viewing experience from Philips SmartImage Lite.
  • Page 29 Product Information How to enable SmartImage Lite Press Keep press Gaming, and Off; The SmartImage Lite on screen display will remain on screen for 5 seconds or you can also press “OK“ to make confirmation. Except using confirm selection and close the SmartImage Lite OSD. There are six modes to be selected: Office Work: Select this mode for general office application, like word processing, spreadsheet, and email.
  • Page 30 European Community stringent RoHS Directive mandating restrictions on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. With Philips, you can be confident that your display device does not harm the environment. Technical Specifications* LCD PANEL •...
  • Page 31 Product Information • SmartImage Lite Audio • Loudspeaker • Headphone connector • Input signal connector • Stand-alone audio output Optical characteristics • Peak contrast angle • White Chromaticity * This data is subject to change without notice. Resolution & Preset Modes •...
  • Page 32 Product Information H. freq (kHz) 31.5 31.5 37.9 37.5 35.1 37.9 48.0 46.9 48.4 56.4 60.0 67.5 60.0 64.0 80.0 35.0 49.7 68.7 71.8 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.
  • Page 33 50K hours (including CCFL 40K hours) 170X7FB: Black RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Signal Assignment T.M.D.S. Data1- 10 T.M.D.S. Data1+ < 1W ® PHILIPS NERGY artner, ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Signal Assignment 17 T.M.D.S. Data0- 18 T.M.D.S. Data0+...
  • Page 34 Product Information T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield No connect No connect DDC Clock DDC Data No connect 2. The 15-pin D-sub connector (male) of the signal cable: Assignment Red video input Green video input/SOG Blue video input Sense (GND) Hot Plug Detect Red video ground Green video ground Blue video ground...
  • Page 35 Product Information Product Views Follow the links to see various views of the monitor and its components. Front View Product Description Physical Function Tilt file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/170x7/product/product.htm (8 of 8)2006-12-06 5:20:37 PM RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...

  • Page 36: Philips Pixel Defect Policy

    • Physical on the 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 Specification with an unacceptable number of defects will be repaired or replaced under warranty. This notice •...
  • Page 37 Proximity of Pixel Defects Because pixel and sub pixels defects of the same type that are near to one another may be more noticeable, Philips also specifies tolerances for the proximity of pixel defects. Perfect Panel Perfect Panel™ -- ISO 13406-2 Class I compliant dot-defect-free-display.
  • Page 38 Total bright or black dot defects of all types Note: * 1 or 2 adjacent sub pixel defects = 1 dot defect Your Philips monitor is ISO13406-2 Compliant file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/170x7/product/pixel.htm (3 of 3)2006-12-06 5:20:43 PM RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
  • Page 39 * Pixel defects as defined in the ISO 13406-2 Class I standard Note: Philips worldwide service centers have the right to return to you any monitor turned-in for repair or exchange if they are found to be defect-free under the Philips Perfect Panel Warranty policy.
  • Page 40 Introduction Philips SmartManage is an advanced solution for users, corporate/institution IT administrator in particular, to manage their Philips monitors as part of the asset management environment. The solution includes three essential components, Philips SmartManage Administrator, and Philips SmarControl and Agent.
  • Page 41 SmartManage The SmartControl and SmartManage Agent are deployed and installed in computers using Philips monitors. With SmartControl and SmartManage Agent, monitors and PCs can interact with the administrator's inquiries. Because SmartControl operates on individual PC, end users can also use SmartControl to adjust monitor's performance settings.
  • Page 42 SmartManage Position Users can adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the screen by moving the sliding bar left and right. This function is disabled when using DVI-D (digit) input. Product Information Click Product Information in the left pane to view the product information stored in the monitor's memory.
  • Page 43 SmartManage Within monitor control, users can click on Auto Setup to achieve optimum performance or click on factory reset to reset the parameters of the monitor. Such choices are disabled when using DVI-D (digit) input. Q&A What is the difference between SmartManage, SmartControl? SmartManage is a remote management/control software for IT managers to manage monitors across the network SmartControl is a control panel extension, which helps users to adjust monitor performances and...
  • Page 44 If it is still not working, we are sorry that the graphic adaptor is not supported. Please pay attention to Philips’ web site for any updated SmartControl driver available. When I click on Product Information, only partial information is shown, what happened? It might be your graphic card adaptor driver is not the most updated version which fully supporting DDC/CI interface.

  • Page 45: Installing Your Lcd Monitor

    Installing Your LCD Monitor Installing Your LCD Monitor Front View • Produt Description Connecting Front View Product Description • to Your PC Getting • Started Optimizing • Performance file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/170x7/install/install.htm (1 of 4)2006-12-06 5:20:46 PM...
  • Page 46 Installing Your LCD Monitor VOLUME Rear View file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/170x7/install/install.htm (2 of 4)2006-12-06 5:20:46 PM Power button switches your monitor on. Power LED OK button which when pressed will take you to the OSD controls. UP and DOWN buttons are used when adjusting the OSD of your monitor.
  • Page 47 Installing Your LCD Monitor Optimizing Performance For best performance, ensure that your display settings are set at 1280x1024, 60Hz. Note: The current display mode is shown on the OSD. If the display setting is not optimized, a warning string "USE 1280x1024 FOR BEST RESULT" appears in the OSD menu.
  • Page 48 Installing Your LCD Monitor RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/170x7/install/install.htm (4 of 4)2006-12-06 5:20:46 PM...

  • Page 49: Connecting To Your Pc

    Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC • Front View Product Accessory Pack Description • Accessory Unpack all the parts. Pack • Connecting to Your PC • Getting Started • Optimizing Power cord Performance PC audio cable (lime) Connecting to Your PC file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/170x7/install/connect.htm (1 of 3)2006-12-06 5:20:53 PM VGA signal cable USB cable...

  • Page 50: Cable Management

    Connecting to Your PC Cable management file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/170x7/install/connect.htm (2 of 3)2006-12-06 5:20:53 PM...
  • Page 51 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. USB plug Connect USB upstream port on monitor and the USB port on PC with a USB cable.

  • Page 52: Getting Started

    Use the information file ( .inf) for Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP/Vista or later Connecting Your Monitor The built-in VESA DDC2B feature in Philips Monitors supports Plug & Play requirements for • Getting Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP/Vista. This information file ( .inf) should be installed in order that Started your Philips monitor can be enabled from the 'Monitor' dialog box in Windows®...
  • Page 53 Getting Started - If the 'Properties' button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation. - If the 'Properties' button is active. Click on 'Properties' button. Please follow the steps given below. Click on 'Driver' and then click on 'Update Driver...' then click on the 'Next' button. Select 'Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver', then click on 'Next' and then click on 'Have disk...'.
  • Page 54 Getting Started dialog box. For Windows® Vista Start Windows® Vista Click the Start button; select and click on 'Control Panel'. Select and click on 'Hardware and Sound' Choose 'Device Manager' and Click on 'Update device drivers'. Select 'Monitor' and then right click on 'Generic PnP Monitor'. Click on 'Update Driver Software'.

  • Page 55: On-Screen Display

    Tree What is the On-Screen Display? On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips LCD monitors. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance or select functions of the monitors directly through an on-screen instruction window. A user friendly on screen display interface is shown as below : Basic and simple instruction on the control keys.
  • Page 56 On-Screen Display file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/170x7/osd/osddesc.htm (2 of 5)2006-12-06 5:21:06 PM...
  • Page 57 On-Screen Display file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/170x7/osd/osddesc.htm (3 of 5)2006-12-06 5:21:06 PM...
  • Page 58 On-Screen Display file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/170x7/osd/osddesc.htm (4 of 5)2006-12-06 5:21:06 PM...
  • Page 59 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.

  • Page 60: Customer Care And Warranty

    Customer Care & Warranty Customer Care & Warranty PLEASE SELECT YOUR COUNTRY/AREA TO REVIEW DETAILS OF YOUR WARRANTY COVERAGE WESTERN EUROPE: Austria Finland • Ireland • Italy Switzerland • Spain • United Kingdom EASTERN EUROPE: Czech Republic Turkey LATIN AMERICA: Antilles Peru •...
  • Page 61 Philips helpdesk directly to benefit from your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty. This three-year service warranty entitles you to a swap model on-site if your monitor turns out to be faulty or defective. Philips aims at a swap within 48 hours of your call being received.
  • Page 62 Note that products that are not originally designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized for usage within the Philips F1rst Choice countries, do not apply to the Philips F1rst Choice Warranty. In these cases the Philips global warranty terms are valid.
  • Page 63 Your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/warranty/war_1st.htm (3 of 3)2006-12-06 5:21:19 PM...

  • Page 64: Your Guarantee In Central And Eastern Europe

    Your Guarantee in Central and Eastern Europe Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Philips product, which has been designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. If, unfortunately, something should go wrong with this product Philips guarantees free of charge labor and replacement parts during a period of 36 months from date of purchase.
  • Page 65 In order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience, we advise you to read the operating instructions carefully before contacting our dealers or Information Centers In case your Philips product is not working correctly or is defective, please contact your Philips dealer or directly the Philips Service and Consumer Information Centers http://www.philips.com/support...

  • Page 66: Your International Guarantee

    In the event you require service whilst in another country a dealer address can be given to you by the Philips Consumer Help Desk in that country, the telephone and fax number of which can be found in the relevant part of this booklet.
  • Page 67 Philips Consumer Electronics. reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
  • Page 68 United States Guarantee 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 Philips service organization will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).
  • Page 69 The full address to which the swap model should be delivered. Just a phone call away Philips’ customer help desks are located worldwide. Within the U.S. you can contact Philips customer care Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-9:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) and on Saturdays from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM ET hrs by using one of the contact phone numbers.

  • Page 70: F1Rst Choice Contact Information

    F1rst Choice Contact Information F1rst Choice Contact Information Country Austria Belgium Cyprus Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg The Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom file:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/170X7/english/warranty/warfirst.htm2006-12-06 5:21:26 PM Telephone number Tariff 0820 901115 070 253 010 800 92256 Free of Charge 3525 8761...

  • Page 71: Consumer Information Centers

    Consumer Information Centers Consumer Information Centers Antilles • Argentina • Astline Canada • Chile • China • Dubai • Hong Kong • • Malaysia • Mexico • Morocco Poland • Romania • Russia South Africa • Taiwan • Eastern Europe BELARUS Technical Center of JV IBA M.
  • Page 72 Consumer Information Centers BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA Megatrend d.o.o. Bosnia & Herzegovina Džemala Bijedica 2/11 BA - 7100 Sarajevo Tel: +387 33 613 166 Email: info@megatrend.ba www.megatrend.ba CROATIA Renoprom d.o.o. Ljubljanska 4 HR - 10431 Sv. Nedjelja Tel: +385 1 333 0999 Email: renoprom@renoprom.hr www.renoprom.hr ESTONIA...
  • Page 73 Consumer Information Centers MACEDONIA AMC - Computers kej Dimitar Vlahov bb MK - 1000 Skopje Tel: +389 2 3125097 www.amc.com.mk LITHUANIA ServiceNet LT Gaiziunu G. 3 LT - 3009 KAUNAS Tel: +370 7400088 Email: servisas@servicenet.lt www.servicenet.lt ROMANIA Blue Ridge Int'l Computers SRL 115, Mihai Eminescu St., Sector 2 RO - 020074 Bucharest Tel: +40 21 2101969...
  • Page 74 Tel: +48 22 7501766 Email: servmonitor@zolter.com.pl www.zolter.com.pl RUSSIA Tel: +7 095 961-1111 Tel: 8-800-200-0880 Website: www.philips.ru TURKEY Türk Philips Ticaret A.S. Yukari Dudullu Org.San.Bolgesi 2.Cadde No:22 34776-Umraniye/Istanbul Tel: (0800)-261 33 02 UKRAINE Comel Shevchenko street 32 UA - 49030 Dnepropetrovsk Tel: +380 562320045 www.csp-comel.com...
  • Page 75 Philips Antillana N.V. Vedia 3892 Capital Federal CP: 1430 Buenos Aires Phone/Fax: (011)-4544 2047 BRASIL Philips da Amazônia Ind. Elet. Ltda. Rua Verbo Divino, 1400-São Paulo-SP CEP-04719-002 Phones: 11 21210203 -São Paulo & 0800-701-0203-Other Regions without São Paulo City CHILE Philips Chilena S.A.
  • Page 76 Av. Rca. Argentina 1780 c/Alfredo Seiferheld P.O. Box 605 Phone: (595 21) 664 333 Fax: (595 21) 664 336 Customer Desk: Phone: 009 800 54 1 0004 PERU Philips Peruana S.A. Customer Desk Comandante Espinar 719 Casilla 1841 Limab18 Phone: (01)-2136200 Fax : (01)-2136276...
  • Page 77 Consumer Information Centers VENEZUELA Industrias Venezolanas Philips S.A. Apartado Postal 1167 Caracas 1010-A Phone: (02) 2377575 Fax : (02) 2376420 Canada CANADA Philips Electronics Ltd. 281 Hillmount Road Markham, Ontario L6C 2S3 Phone: (800) 479-6696 Pacific AUSTRALIA Philips Consumer Electronics...
  • Page 78 Rm 1007, Hongyun Building, No. 501 Wuning road, 200063 Shanghai P.R. China Phone: 4008 800 008 Fax: 21-52710058 HONG KONG Philips Electronics Hong Kong Limited Consumer Service Unit A, 10/F. Park Sun Building 103-107 Wo Yi Hop Road Kwai Chung, N.T.
  • Page 79 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 Phone: (021)-7940040 ext: 2100 Fax : (021)-794 7511 / 794 7539...
  • Page 80 Consumer Electronics 48F PBCOM tower 6795 Ayala Avenue cor VA Rufino St. Salcedo Village 1227 Makati City, PHILS Phone: (02)-888 0572, Domestic Toll Free: 1-800-10-PHILIPS or 1-800-10-744 5477 Fax: (02)-888 0571 SINGAPORE Accord Customer Care Solutions Ltd Authorized Philips Service Center...
  • Page 81 Consumer Information Centers THAILAND Philips Electronics (Thailand) Ltd. 26-28th floor, Thai Summit Tower 1768 New Petchburi Road Khwaeng Bangkapi, Khet Huaykhwang Bangkok10320 Thailand Tel: (66)2-6528652 E-mail: cic Thai@philips.com Africa MOROCCO Philips Electronique Maroc 304,BD Mohamed V Casablanca Phone: (02)-302992 Fax : (02)-303446...
  • Page 82 Glossary Glossary A B C D E G H I Active matrix This is a kind of liquid crystal display structure in which switching transistors are attached to each pixel to control the on/off voltage. It produces a brighter and sharper display with a broader viewing angle than a passive matrix display.
  • Page 83 (degrees Kelvin). Lower Kelvin temperatures such as 2400° K are red; higher temperatures such as 9300° K are blue. Neutral temperature is white, at 6504° K. Philips monitors generally offers 9300° K, 6500° K, and user define. Contrast The luminance variation between light and dark areas in an image.
  • Page 84 Glossary Dual Input Dual input provides connectors to accommodate input of both analog VGA and digital DVI signals. D-SUB A VGA Analog input connector. Your monitor comes with a D-Sub cable. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) specification provides a high-speed digital connection for visual data types that is display technology independent.
  • Page 85 Glossary products capable of going into a low -power state (< 30 W) either after a period of inactivity, or after a predetermined time selected by the user. Gamma Screen luminance as a function of video voltage approximately follows a mathematical power function of the input video signal, the exponent of which is called gamma.
  • Page 86 Glossary IPS (In Plane Switching) A technique of improving the viewing angle of an LCD where the liquid crystal molecules are switched in the plane of the LCD layer rather than vertical to it. LCD (liquid crystal display) A display composed of liquid crystal suspended between two transparent sheets. The display is composed thousands of pixels which can be turned on or off with electrical stimulation.
  • Page 87 PC software for fine tuning display performance and settings. Philips offers users two choices for display setting adjustment. Either navigate the multilevel On Screen Display menu through buttons on the display itself or use the Philips SmartControl software to easily adjust the various display settings in a familiar way.
  • Page 88 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.
  • Page 89 Glossary Usually made from amorphous silicon (a-Si) and used as a switch to a charge storage device located below each sub-pixel on an active matrix LCD. USB or Universal Serial Bus The universal serial bus or USB is a standard protocol for linking PCs and peripherals. Because it delivers high speed at a low cost, USB has become the most popular method for connecting peripheral devices to a computer.

  • Page 90: Download And Print

    Download and Print Download and Print • Installing your LCD monitor driver Installing Your LCD monitor driver • Download System requirements: Printing Instructions PC running Windows 95, Windows® 98, Windows® 2000 , Windows® Me, Windows® XP , Windows® Vista or later Installing Find your driver ".inf/.icm/.cat"...
  • Page 91 Download and Print 1. With the manual file open, follow your printer's instructions and print the pages you need. Installing FPadjust Program The FP Adjust program generates alignment patterns which will help you adjust monitor settings such as CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL POSITION, PHASE and CLOCK.

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