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3. Image Optimization 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. 12
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3. Image Optimization Color menu: • Color Menu allow you to adjust RGB, Black Level, White Point, Color Calibration, and SmartImage (Please refer to SmartImage section). • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Refer to below table for sub-menu item base on your input. • Example for Color Calibration 1. "Show Me" starts color calibration tutorial. 2. Start - starts the 6-step color calibration sequence. 3. Quick View loads the before/after images. 4. To ret
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3. Image Optimization First color Calibration Screen: ECO • 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. Theft Deterrence Pane will only be active when selecting Theft Deterrence Mode from the drop- SmartImage down Plug Ins menu. Allows user to change setting for better display setting based on content. When Entertainment is set,
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3. Image Optimization To enable Theft Deterrence, clicking Enable Theft Deterrence Mode button brings up the following screen: • User can enter PIN between 4 and 9 digits numbers only. • After entering PIN, Accept button takes user to the pop-up dialog box on the following page. • Minimum minutes set to 5. Slider set to 5 by default. • Does not require the display be attached to a different host to go into Theft Deterrence mode. • Displays current preference settings. • A check
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3. Image Optimization Options>Input - Will only be active when selecting Options>Audio - Will only be active when Input from the drop-down Options menu. On a selecting Volume from the drop-down Options non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only menu. the Help and Options tabs are available. All other On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, SmartControl Premium tabs are not available. only the Help and Options tabs are available. Option>Auto Pivot • Display the Source instruction pa
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3. Image Optimization Help>User Manual - Will only be active when Context Sensitive menu selecting User Manual from the drop-down Help The Context Sensitive menu is Enabled by default. menu. On a non-supported display capable of If Enable Context Menu has been checked in the DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are Options>Preferences pane, then the menu will be available. visible. The Context Menu has four entries: • SmartControl Premium - When selected the About Screen is displayed. •
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3. Image Optimization Task Tray Menu Enabled Task Tray Menu Disabled The task tray menu can be displayed by right- When the Task Tray is disabled in the preference clicking on the SmartControl Premium icon from folder, only the EXIT selection is available. To the task tray. Left Click will launch the application. completely remove SmartControl Premium from the task tray, disable Run at Startup in Options>Preferences. The task tray has five entries: • Help - Access to User Manual file: Open
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248C3L
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Table of Contents 1. Important .........................................................1 1.1 Safety precautions and maintenance ...............1 1.2 Notational Descriptions .........................................2 1.3 Disposal of product and packing material....3 2. Setting up the monitor .................................. 4 2.1 Installation .......................................................................4 2.2 Operating the monitor ...........................................5 2.3 Remo
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1. Important missing, please contact with your local service center. (Please refer to Customer Care 1. Important Consumer Information Center) • Do not subject the monitor to severe This electronic user’s guide is intended for anyone vibration or high impact conditions during who uses the Philips monitor. Take time to read operation. this user manual before you use your monitor. • Do not knock or drop the monitor during It contains important information and notes operation or transport
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1. Important 1.2 Notational Descriptions • IMPORTANT: Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave your monitor The following subsections describe notational unattended. Always activate a periodic screen conventions used in this document. refresh application if your monitor will display Notes, Cautions and Warnings unchanging static content. Uninterrupted Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be display of still or static images over an accompanied by an icon and pri
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1. Important 1.3 Disposal of product and packing Recycling Information for Customers material Your display is manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment- and reused. WEEE To learn more about our recycling program please visit www.philips.com/about/sustainability/recycling. This marking on the product or on its packaging illustrates that, under European Directive 2002/96/ EC governing used electrical and electroni
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© 2 0 1 1 K o n i n k l i j k e P h i l i p s E l e c t r o n i c s , N . V . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . U n a u t h o r i z e d d u p l i c a t i o n i s 2. Setting up the monitor 2. Attach the monitor base stand to the base column then fasten base stand. 2. Setting up the monitor 2.1 Installation CLICK! Package contents Register your product and get support at 228C3L www.philips.com/welcome 248C3L Quick Start Connecting to your PC Philip
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2. Setting up the monitor 248C3LH 2.2 Operating the monitor Front view product description Kensington anti-theft lock DC power input 5 HDMI audio out HDMI input VGA input 7 6 4 3 2 1 Connect to PC : To access OSD menu. : Return to previous OSD level. 1. Connect the po wer adapter cable to the : To use the Turbo function. back of the montior firmly. : To switch monitor’s power on and off. 2. Turn off your computer and unplug its : To adjust the OSD menu. power cable. : To chan
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2. Setting up the monitor The OSD Menu Description of the On Screen Display Below is an overall view of the structure of the What is On-Screen Display (OSD)? On-Screen Display. You can use this as a reference when you want to work your way around the On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips different adjustments later on. 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 fri
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2. Setting up the monitor Resolution notification 2.3 Remove the Base Stand This monitor is designed for optimal performance Remove the Base Stand at its native resolution, 1920x1080@60Hz. When the monitor is powered on at a different Before you start disassembling the monitor base, resolution, an alert is displayed on screen: Use please follow the instructions below to avoid 1920x1080@60Hz for best results. damage or injury. Display of the native resolution alert can be switched off f
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3. Image Optimization How to enable SmartImage? 3. Image Optimization 3.1 SmartImage What is it? SmartImage provides presets that optimize display for different types of content, dynamically adjusting brightness, contrast, color and sharpness in real time. Whether you're working with text applications, displaying images or watching a video, Philips SmartImage delivers great optimized monitor performance. 1. Press to launch the SmartImage on screen display; Why do I need it? 2. Kee
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3. Image Optimization There are seven modes to be selected: Text, • Game: Turn on over drive circuit for best Office, Photo, Movie, Game, Economy and Off. response time, reduce jaggy edges for fast moving objects on screen, enhance contrast ratio for bright and dark scheme, this profile delivers the best gaming experience for gamers. • Economy: Under this profile, brightness, contrast are adjusted and backlighting fine- tuned for just right display of everyday office applications and
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3. Image Optimization 3.2 SmartKolor 3.3 SmartContrast What is it? What is it? SmartKolor is a special color extension technology Unique technology that dynamically analyzes that is able to enhance visual color range to displayed content and automatically optimizes a deliver vivid and rich picture performance. monitor's contrast ratio for maximum visual clarity and viewing enjoyment, stepping up backlighting Why do I need it? for clearer, crisper and brighter images or dimming backligh
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3. Image Optimization Installation 3.4 SmartSharpness • Follow the instruction and complete the What is it? installation. • You can launch after installation is completed. Smart technology that enhances sharpness when • If you want to launch later, you can either click you need it for ultimate display performance and the shortcut on desktop or toolbar. more entertainment fun when you are viewing videos or photos. Why do I need it? You want the ultimate in sharpness for more ente
