T Working - Philips Brilliance 181AS User Manual

What to Do if Something isn't Working
T roubleshooting
T roubleshooting
This page presents problems that can be corrected by the user. If the problem still exists after these possible solutions, contact your
nearest Philips dealer.
No Picture • Make sure the Power cable is plugged to the wall and back of the monitor.
(Power LED not lit) • Make sure the DC power cord has been attached to the DC Jack.
• First, power button in front of the monitor should be in the OFF position, then press it to ON position again.
No Picture • Make sure the computer is turned on.
(Power LED is Amber • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to your computer.
or Yellow in color) • Check to see if the monitor cable has bent pins.
• The Energy Saving Feature may be activated. See pages 2 and 26 for more detail.
Screen says • Make sure the monitor cable is properly connected to your computer. See Setting Up foldout.
• Check to see if the monitor cable has bent pins.
• Make sure the computer is turned on.
AUTO button not working • The A
properly
• It may not work properly if using non-standard PCs or video card.
Imaging Problems
Display position is • Push the A
incorrect • Adjust the image position using the H
Image vibrates on the • Check that the signal cable is properly connected to the graphics board or PC.
screen
Vertical flicker • Push the A
appears • Eliminate the vertical bars using the C
Horizontal flicker • Push the A
appears • Eliminate the horizontal bars using the P
The screen is too bright • Adjust the contrast and brightness using the F
or too dark
An after-image • If an image remains in the screen for an extended period of time, it may be imprinted in the screen and leave
appears
An after-image remains • This is characteristic of liquid crystal and is not caused by a malfunction or deterioration of the
after the power has been
turned off
Green, red, blue, dark,
and white dots remains • The remaining dots are normal charactericstic of the liquid crystal used in today's technology.
on the screen
Additional Information
F is designed for use on standard Macintosh or IBM-compatible PC running Microsoft
UTO UNCTION
Windows.
button.
UTO
See page 16.
button.
UTO
See Page 14 & 15 for details.
button.
UTO
See Page 14 & 15 for details.
(The backlight of the LCD monitor has a fixed life span. When the screen becomes dark or begins to flicker,
please contact your dealer.)
an after-image. This usually disappears after a few hours.
liquid crystal. The after-image will disappear after a set amount of time.
P &/or V
ORIZONTAL OSITION ERTICAL
A in the W
LOCK DJUSTMENT FIRST INDOW
A in the F W
HASE DJUSTMENT IRST
W . See Page 13 for details.
IRST INDOW
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P in the W .
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