Faqs (Frequently Asked Questions) - Philips 220WS8FB/00 User Manual

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Q:
When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video
with Other
mode'?
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Q:
What does 'refresh rate' mean in connection with an LCD monitor?
Q:
What are the .inf and .icm files on the CD-ROM? How do I install the drivers (.inf and .
icm)?
Q:
How do I adjust the resolution?
Q:
What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments?
A:
Recommended video mode for Philips 22": 1680x1050 @60Hz.
Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor that you used
1.
previously.
In the Windows Start Menu, select Settings/Control Panel. In the Control
2.
Panel Window, select the Display icon. Inside the Display Control Panel,
select the 'Settings' tab. Under the setting tab, in box labeled 'desktop
area', move the slidebar to 1680x1050 pixels (22").
Open 'Advanced Properties' and set the Refresh Rate to 60Hz, then click
3.
OK.
Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is
4.
set at 1680x1050@60Hz (22").
Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect
5.
your Philips LCD monitor.
Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC.
6.
A:
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.
A:
These are the driver files for your monitor. Follow the instructions in your
user manual to install the drivers. Your computer may ask you for monitor
drivers (.inf and .icm files) or a driver disk when you first install your monitor.
Follow the instructions to insert the ( companion CD-ROM) included in this
package. Monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files) will be installed automatically.
A:
Your video card/graphic driver and monitor together determine the available
resolutions. You can select the desired resolution under Windows® Control
Panel with the "Display properties"
.