Philips 190e3lsu User Manual

							
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Troubleshooting & FAQs 31
 
						

							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 Remove Base Stand and Base.................7
3. Image Optimization............................... 9
3.1 Smar tImage Lite ..............................................9
3.2 Smar tContrast ..............................................10
3.3 Philips Smar tControl Lite .......................10
4. Technical Specifications ......................16
4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes...................18
5. Power Management ............................19
6. Regulatory Information ......................20
7. Customer care and warranty ...........26
7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel 
Defect Policy ..................................................26
7.2 Customer Care & Warranty .................28
8. Troubleshooting & FAQs ...................31
8.1 Troubleshooting ...........................................31
8.2 Smar tControl Lite FAQs.........................32
8.3 General FAQs ...............................................33
 
						

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1. Important
1. Important
This electronic user’s guide is intended for 
anyone who uses the Philips monitor. Take time 
to read this user manual before you use your 
monitor. It contains impor tant information and 
notes regarding operating your monitor.
The Philips guarantee applies provided the 
product is handled properly for its intended use, 
in accordance with its operating instructions and 
upon presentation of the original invoice or cash 
receipt, indicating the date of purchase, dealer’s 
name and model and production number of the 
product.
1.1 Safety precautions and mainte-
nance
Warnings
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
‡Please Keep the monitor out of direct 
sunlight, very strong bright lights and 
away from any other heat source. Leng thy 
exposure to this type of environment may 
result in discoloration and damage to the 
monitor.
‡Remove any object that could fall into 
ventilation holes or prevent proper cooling 
of the monitor’s electronics.
‡Do not block the ventilation holes on the 
cabinet.
‡When positioning the monitor, make sure 
the power plug and outlet are easily ac-
cessible.
‡If turning off the monitor by detaching the 
power cable or DC power cord, wait for 6 seconds before attaching the power cable 
or DC power cord for normal operation.
‡Please use approved power cord provided 
by Philips all the time. If your power cord 
is missing, please contact with your local 
ser vice center. (Please refer to Customer 
Care Consumer Information Center)
‡Do not subject the monitor to severe 
vibration or high impact conditions during 
operation.
‡Do not knock or drop the monitor during 
operation or transpor tation.
Maintenance
‡To protect your monitor from possible 
damage, do not put excessive pressure on 
the LCD panel. When moving your moni-
tor, grasp the frame to lif t; do not lif t the 
monitor by placing your hand or f ingers on 
the LCD panel.
‡Unplug the monitor if you are not going to 
use it for an ex tensive 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 y cloth when the power 
is off. However, never use organic solvent, 
such as, alcohol, or ammonia-based liquids 
to clean your monitor.
‡To avoid the risk of shock or permanent 
damage to the set, do not expose the 
monitor to dust, rain, water, or excessive 
moisture environment.
‡If your monitor gets wet, wipe it with dr y 
cloth as soon as possible. 
‡If foreign substance or water gets in your 
monitor, please turn the power off immedi-
ately and disconnect the power cord. Then, 
remove the foreign substance or water, and 
send it to the maintenance center.
‡Do not store or use the monitor in loca-
tions exposed to heat, direct sunlight or 
extreme cold.
‡In order to maintain the best per formance 
of your monitor and use it for a longer life-
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1. Important
that falls within the following temperature 
and humidity ranges.
‡Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F
‡Humidity: 20-80% RH
‡IMPORTANT: Always activate a moving 
screen saver program when you leave 
your monitor unattended. Always activate 
a periodic screen refresh application 
if your monitor will display unchanging 
static content. Uninterrupted display of 
still or static images over an extended 
period may cause “burn in”, also known as 
“af ter-imaging” or “ghost imaging”, on your 
screen.
"Burn-in", "af ter-imaging", or "ghost imag-
ing" is a well-known phenomenon in LCD 
panel technology. In most cases, the 
“burned in” or “af ter-imaging” or “ghost 
imaging” will disappear gradually over a 
period of time af ter the power has been 
switched off.
Warning
Severe” burn-in” or “after-image” or “ghost 
image” symptoms will not disappear and cannot 
be repaired. The damage mentioned above is 
not covered under your warranty.
Service
‡The casing cover should be opened only 
by qualified service personnel.
‡If there is any need for any document for 
repair or integration, please contact with 
your local ser vice center. (please refer to 
the chapter of "Consumer Information 
Center") 
‡For transpor tation information, please 
refer to "Technical Specifications". 
‡Do not leave your monitor in a car/trunk 
under direct sun light.
Note
Consult a ser vice 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 been 
followed.
1.2 Notational Descriptions
The following subsections describe notational 
conventions used in this document. 
Notes, Cautions and Warnings 
Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be 
accompanied by an icon and printed in bold or 
italic type. These blocks contain notes, cautions 
or warnings. They are used as follows:
Note
This icon indicates impor tant information and 
tips that help you make better use of your 
computer system.
Caution
This icon indicates information that tells you 
how to avoid either potential damage to 
hardware or loss of data.
Warning
This icon indicates the potential for bodily harm 
and tells you how to avoid the problem.
Some warnings may appear in alternate formats 
and may not be accompanied by an icon. In such 
cases, the specific presentation of the warning is 
mandated by the relevant regulator y authority.
 
						

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1. Important
1.3 Disposal of product and packing 
material
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-
WEEE
This marking on the product or on its 
packaging illustrates that, under European 
Directive 2002/96/EC 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 
organization that ser ves your household or the 
store at which you purchased the product.
Your new monitor contains materials that can 
be recycled and reused. Specialized companies 
can recycle your product to increase the 
amount of reusable materials and to minimize 
the amount to be disposed of. 
All redundant packing material has been 
omitted. We have done our utmost to make the 
packaging easily separable into mono materials.
Please find out about the local regulations on 
how to dispose of your old monitor and packing 
from your sales representative. 
Recycling Information for Customers
Your display is manufactured with high quality 
materials and components which can be 
recycled and reused.
To learn more about our recycling program 
please visit www.philips.com/about/sustainability/
recycling.
 
						

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2. Setting up the monitor
2. Setting up the monitor
2.1 Installation
Package contents
VGA (optional)
DVI (optional)
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Install base stand
1. Place the monitor face down on soft 
and smooth surface taking care to avoid 
scratching or damaging the screen.
2. Hold the monitor base stand with both 
hands and firmly inser t the base stand into 
the base column.
(1) Gently attach the base to the base 
column until the latch locks the base.
(2) Use your fingers to tighten the screw 
located at the bottom of the base, and 
secure the base to the column tightly.
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2. Setting up the monitor
Connecting to your PC
4
  AC power input
  VGA input
  DVI-D input (available for selected model)
  Kensington anti-theft lock
Connect to PC
1. Connect the power cord to the back of 
the monitor firmly.
2. Turn off your computer and unplug its 
power cable.
3. Connect the monitor signal cable to the  
video connector on the back of your 
computer.
4. Plug the power cord of your computer and 
your monitor into a nearby outlet.
5. Turn on your computer and monitor. If the 
monitor displays an image,  installation is 
complete.
2.2 Operating the monitor
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Switch monitor’s power ON and 
OFF
. 
Access the OSD menu. 
Return to previous OSD level. 
Change display format.
Adjust the brightness level. 
Adjust the OSD menu. 
Change the signal input source. 
Change display format.
Smar tImage Lite. There are three 
modes to be selected: Standard, 
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2. Setting up the monitor
Description of the On Screen Display
What is On-Screen Display (OSD)?
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:
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keys
In the OSD shown above, you can press 
 buttons at the front bezel of the monitor 
to move the cursor, and press OK button to 
confirm the choice or change.
The OSD Menu
Below is an overall view of the structure of 
the On-Screen Display. You can use this as a 
reference when you want to work your way 
around the different adjustments later on.
Main menu Sub menu
VGA
DVI (available for selected model)
PictureWide Screen, 4:3
0~100
0~100
Picture Format
Brightness
Contrast
On, OffSmartContrast
OSD Settings0~1000~100
Off, 1, 2, 3, 4
5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 60s
Horizontal
Vertical
Transparency
OSD Time Out
Setup
0~100
On, Off
Yes, No
0~100
0~100
0~100
H. Position Auto
V. Position
Phase
Clock
Resolution Notification
Reset
Information
LanguageEnglishEspañol, Français, Deutsch, Italiano,
Português,Русский	ÿÒim
-Türkçe
Color6500K, 9300K
Red: 0~100
Green: 0~100
Blue: 0~100
Color Temperature
sRGB
User Define
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2. Setting up the monitor
Resolution notification
This monitor is designed for optimal 
performance at its native resolution, 1440 × 
900 @ 60 Hz. When the monitor is powered 
on at a different resolution, an aler t is displayed 
on screen: Use 1440 × 900 @ 60 Hz for best 
results.
Display of the native resolution aler t can be 
switched off from Setup in the OSD (On 
Screen Display) menu.
Physical Function
Tilt
2.3 Remove Base Stand and Base
Remove the Base Stand
Before you star t disassembling the monitor 
base, please follow the instructions below to 
avoid any possible damage or injur y.
1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth 
surface, taking care to avoid scratching or 
damaging the screen.
2. Detach the base stand away from the base 
column by: 
(1) Use your fingers to loosen the screw 
located at the bottom of the base.
(2) Gently move up-and-down to release 
the latch that locks the base and pull 
the base away from the base column.
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2. Setting up the monitor
Remove the base
1. You may use a flathead screwdriver to stick 
into two release hols on the hinge cover, 
and gently pr y the hinge cover to have it 
removed.
2. Remove 4 screws and then remove the 
base from the monitor.