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Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s Manual
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• Safety Precautions and Safety and Troubleshooting Information Maintenance • FAQs • Troubleshooting Safety precautions and maintenance • Regulatory Information • Other Related Information WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards and/or mechanical hazards. Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor: Operation: Keep the
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Using two hands to lift your monitor is strongly recommended. Maintenance: 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. Unplug the monitor if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time. Unplug the monitor if you need to clean it with a slightly damp cloth. The screen may be wiped with a dr
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If there is any need for any document for repair or integration, please contact with your local service center. (please refer to the chapter of "Consumer Information Center") For transportation information, please refer to "Physical Specifications". Do not leave your monitor in a car/trunk under direct sun light. Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally, or you are not sure what procedure to take when the operating instructions given in this manual have
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• Safety and Troubleshooting FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) • General FAQs • Screen Adjustments General FAQs • Compatibility with Other Peripherals Q: When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video • LCD Panel Technology mode'? • Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards A: Recommended video mode for Philips 17": 1280X1024 @60Hz. • Troubleshooting Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor that you used • Regulato
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Q: How do I adjust the resolution? 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". Q: What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments? A: Simply press the OK button, then select 'Reset' to recall all of the original factory settings. Q: What is the Auto function? A: The AUTO adjustment key restores the optimal screen position, phase and clock
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from the top to the bottom of the screen determines flicker, an active matrix display uses an active element (TFT) to control each individual pixel and the refresh rate is therefore not really applicable to LCD technology. Q: Will the LCD screen be resistant to scratches? A: A protective coating is applied to the surface of the LCD, which is durable to a certain extent (approximately up to the hardness of a 2H pencil). In general, it is recommended that the panel surface is not subject to
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Q: Can the Philips LCD Monitor be mounted on the wall? A: Yes. Philips LCD monitors have this optional feature. For 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. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Screen Adjustments Q: What is the FPadjust program on the CD-ROM? A: The FPadjust program generates alignment patterns that help you a
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RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Compatibility with other Peripherals Q: Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac? A: 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. Please contact your Philips sales representative for more information. Q: Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and-Play? A: Yes, the monitors are Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows® 95, 98, 2000 and XP
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or printer. Q: What can l do if my USB peripherals don't work with the USB hub of my monitor? A: If you experience the problem, just detach and re-attach the USB hub cable between PC and your monitor, then refresh your PC device manager (Start > Setting > Control panel > System > Hardware > Device manager > Refresh) or reboot your PC and the problem can be solved by above procedures. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE LCD Panel Technology Q: What is a Liquid Crystal Display? A: A Liquid Crystal
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electrons on fluorescent glass. Therefore, CRT monitors basically operate with an analog RGB signal. A TFT LCD monitor is a device that displays an input image by operating a liquid crystal panel. The TFT has a fundamentally different structure than a CRT: Each cell has an active matrix structure and independent active elements. A TFT LCD has two glass panels and the space between them is filled with liquid crystal. When each cell is connected with electrodes and impressed with voltage, th
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Q: Why is an LCD monitor virtually low of Electro Magnetic Interference? A: Unlike a CRT, an LCD monitor does not have key parts that generate Electro Magnetic Interference, especially magnetic fields. Also, since an LCD display utilizes relatively low power, its power supply is extremely quiet. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards Q: What is the CE mark? A: The CE (Conformité Européenne) mark is required to be displayed on all regulated products offered for s
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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 • Common Problems solutions, contact Philips customer service representative. • Imaging Problems Common Problems • Regulatory Information • Other Related Information Having this problem Check these items Make sure the power cord is plugged into the power outlet and into the back of the monitor. No Pi
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Vertical flicker appears Press the Auto button. Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/Clock of More Settings in OSD Main Controls. Horizontal flicker appears Press the Auto button. Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/Clock of More Settings in OSD Main Controls. Adjust the contrast and brightness on On-Screen Display. (The backlight of the LCD monitor has a fixed life span. When the screen becomes dark or begins to flicker, please contact The screen is too brigh
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• TCO'03 Information Regulatory Information • Recycling Information for Customers Model ID: 170P7 Model No: HNP7170T Waste Electrical and Electronic • Equipment-WEEE • CE Declaration of Conformity TCO'03 Information • Energy Star Declaration • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Only) • FCC Declaration of Conformity • Commission Federale de la Congratulations! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO'03 Displays label. This Communication (FCC
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For more information, please visit www.tcodevelopment.com RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Recycling Information for Customers Philips establishes technically and economically viable objectives to optimize the environmental performance of the organization's product, service and activities. From the planning, design and production stages, Philips emphasizes the important of making products that can easily be recycled. At Philips, end-of-life management primarily entails participation in national ta
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This marking on the product or on its packaging illustrates that, under European 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. To determine the locations for dropping off such waste electrical and electronic, contact your local government office, the waste disposal organizat
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Power Saving Alternative 2 OFF (Sleep) Amber < 1 W One step Switch Off Off < 1 W ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, PHILIPS has determined that this product meets ® the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. We recommend you switch off the monitor when it is not in use for a long time. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE 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
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FCC Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Philips Philips Consumer Electronics North America P.O. Box 671539 Responsible Party: Marietta , GA 30006-0026 1-888-PHILIPS (744-5477) 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
