Philips 200bw8e User Manual

							
click on factory reset to reset the parameters of the monitor. Such choi\
ces are disabled 
when using DVI-D (digit) input.
Q&A
Q1. What is the difference between SmartManage, SmartControl?
A. SmartManage is a remote management/control software for IT managers to m\
anage 
monitors across the network
SmartControl is a control panel extension, which helps users to adjust m\
onitor 
performances and settings by a software interface, instead of the hardwa\
re buttons at the 
front bezel of the monitors.
Q2. I change the monitor on a PC to a different one and the SmartControl bec\
omes un-
usable, what do I do?
A. Restart your PC and see if SmartControl can work. Otherwise, you will ne\
ed to remove 
and re-install SmartControl to ensure proper driver is installed.
Q3. The SmartControl functions well at the beginning, but it is not workable\
, what can I do?
A. If the following actions were executed, the monitor driver may need to \
be re-installed.
l     Change video graphic adapter to another one
l     Update video driver
l     Activities on OS, such as service pack or patch
l     Run Windows Update and updated monitor and/or video driver
l     Windows was booted with the monitor power off or disconnected.
To find out, please right click My Computer and click on Properties->Har\
dware-> Device 
Manager. 
If you see Plug and Play Monitor shows under Monitor, then you need to\
 re-install. Simply 
remove SmartControl and re-install it.
Q4. After installing SmartControl, when clicking on SmartControl tab, nothi\
ng shows up 
after a while or a failure message shows, what happened?
A. It might be your graphic adaptor is not compatible with the SmartContro\
l. If your graphic 
adaptor is one of the above mentioned brands, try to download the most u\
pdated graphic 
adaptor driver from corresponding companies’ web site. Install the dr\
iver. Remove 
SmartControl, and re-install it once more.
If it is still not working, we are sorry that the graphic adaptor is not\
 supported. Please pay 
attention to Philips’ web site for any updated SmartControl driver av\
ailable.
Q5. When I click on Product Information, only partial information is shown,\
 what happened?
A. It might be your graphic card adaptor driver is not the most updated ve\
rsion which fully 
supporting DDC/CI interface. Please try to download the most updated gra\
phic adaptor 
driver from corresponding companies’ web site. Install the driver. Re\
move SmartControl, 
and re-install it once more.
 
 
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•Front View 
Produt
Description
•
Connecting
to Your PC
•Getting
Started
•Optimizing
Performance
Installing Your LCD Monitor
Front View Product Description
1To switch monitor’s power on and off
2MENUTo access OSD menu
3Hot key of Contrast adjustment and To adjust OSD value up 
when OSD menu is active
4Hot key of Brightness adjustment and To adjust OSD value 
down when OSD menu is active 
5Automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical position, 
phase and clock settings
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Optimizing Performance 
For best performance, ensure that your display settings are set at 1680x\
1050, 60Hz. 
Note: To check the current display resolution, press the OK button once. 
The current display mode is shown on the OSD. If the display setting is \
not 
optimized, a warning string USE 1680x1050 FOR BEST RESULT appears in 
the OSD menu.
You can also install the  Flat Panel Adjust (FP Adjustment) program , a program for getting the best  
performance out of your monitor. This is included on this CD. Step-by-st\
ep instructions are  
provided to guide you through the installtion process. Click on the link\
 to know more about this  
program. 
More about  FP_setup4.3.exe 
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1 AC power input 
2 DVI-D input 
3 VGA input 
4 Kensington anti-thief lock 
5 PC Audio input 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
6 Speaker 
 
						

							
• Front View  
Product 
Description 
• Accessory  
Pack 
• Connecting  
to Your PC 
• Getting  
Started 
• Optimizing  
Performance 
Connecting to Your PC 
Accessory Pack 
Unpack all the parts. 
Power cord VGA cable EDFU CD 
DVI cable (Optional) 
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Connecting to Your PC 
1) 
Audio cable 
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2) 
3) Cable management 
4)Connect to PC 
W B 0 0 2
4 
1 3 2 5 
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(1)AC power input
(2) DVI-D input
(3) VGA input
(4) Kensington anti-thief lock
(6) Set your Monitor at 1680x1050@60Hz for best performance. It is also 
strongly recommended to use DVI input (may require the optional DVI cable) 
for the true digital enjoyment.
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(5)PC Audio input
 
						

							
Your LCD 
Monitor :
•Front View 
Product
Description
• Setting Up 
and
Connecting
Your
Monitor
• Getting 
Started
• Optimizing 
Performance
Getting Started 
Getting Started
Use the information file ( .inf) for Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP/Vista or later
The built-in VESA DDC2B feature in Philips Monitors supports Plug & Play\
 requirements 
for Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP/Vista. This information file ( .inf) should be installed in 
orderthat your Philips monitor can be enabled from the Monitor dialog box i\
n Windows® 
95/98/2000/Me/XP/Vista and the Plug & Play application can be activated. The installation 
procedure based on Windows® 95 OEM Release 2 , 98 , 2000,Me, XP and Vista is specified 
asfollows.
For Windows® 95
1.Start Windows® 95 
2.Click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then click on Con\
trol Panel. 
3.Double click on the Display Icon. 
4.Select the Settings tab then click on Advanced.... 
5.Select the Monitor button, point to Change... then click on Have Di\
sk.... 
6.Click on the Browse... button, select the appropriate drive F: ( CD-R\
OM Drive) 
then click on the OK button. 
7.Click on the OK button then select your monitor model and click on OK\
. 
8.Click on the Close button. 
For Windows® 98
1.Start Windows® 98 
2.Click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then click on Con\
trol Panel. 
3.Double click on the Display Icon. 
4.Select the Settings tab then click on Advanced.... 
5.Select the Monitor button, point to Change... then click on Next 
6.Select Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you\
 can choose the 
driver you want. then click on Next and then click on Have Disk....\
 
7.Click on the Browse... button, select the appropriate drive F: ( CD-R\
OM Drive) 
then click on the OK button. 
8.Click on the OK button then select your monitor model and click on the\
 Next 
button.
9.Click on the Finish button then the Close button. 
For Windows® 2000
1.Start Windows® 2000 
2.Click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then click on Con\
trol Panel. 
3.Double click on the Display Icon. 
4.Select the Settings tab then click on Advanced.... 
5.Select Monitor 
- If the Properties button is inactive, it means your monitor is prope\
rly configured. 
Please stop installation. 
- If the Properties button is active. Click on Properties button. Pl\
ease follow the 
steps given below. 
6.Click on Driver and then click on Update Driver... then click on the\
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7.Select 'Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a 
specific driver', then click on 'Next' and then click on 'Have disk...'. 
8.Click on the 'Browse...' button then select the appropriate drive F: ( CD-ROM 
Drive).
9.Click on the 'Open' button, then click on the 'OK' button. 
10.Select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button. 
11.Click on the 'Finish' button then the 'Close' button. 
If you can see the 'Digital Signature Not Found' window, click on the 'Yes' button. 
For Windows® Me
1.Start Windows® Me 
2.Click on the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click on 'Control Panel'. 
3.Double click on the 'Display' Icon. 
4.Select the 'Settings' tab then click on 'Advanced...'. 
5.Select the 'Monitor' button, then click on 'Change...' button. 
6.Select 'Specify the location of the driver(Advanced)' and click on the 'Next' button. 
7.Select 'Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can choose the 
driver you want', then click on 'Next' and then click on 'Have Disk...'. 
8.Click on the 'Browse...' button, select the appropriate drive F: ( CD-ROM Drive) 
then click on the 'OK' button. 
9.Click on the 'OK' button, select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button. 
10.Click on 'Finish' button then the 'Close' button. 
For Windows® XP
1.Start Windows® XP
2.Click on the 'Start' button and then click on 'Control Panel'.
3.Select and click on the category 'Printers and Other Hardware'
4.Click on the 'Display' Item.
5.Select the 'Settings' tab then click on the 'Advanced' button.
6.Select 'Monitor' tab
- If the 'Properties' button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. 
Please stop installation.
- If the 'Properties' button is active, click on 'Properties' button.
Please follow the steps below.
7.Click on the 'Driver' tab and then click on 'Update Driver...' button.
8.Select the 'Install from a list or specific location [advanced]' radio button and then 
click on the 'Next' button.
9.Select the 'Don't Search. I will choose the driver to install' radio button. Then click 
on the 'Next' button.
10.Click on the 'Have disk...' button, then click on the 'Browse...' button and then 
select the appropriate drive F: (CD-ROM Drive).
11.Click on the 'Open' button, then click the 'OK' button.
12.Select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button.
- If you can see the 'has not passed Windows® Logo testing to verify its 
compatibility with Windows® XP' message, please click on the 'Continue Anyway' 
button.
13.Click on the 'Finish' button then the 'Close' button.
14.Click on the 'OK' button and then the 'OK' button again to close the 
Display_Properties dialog box.
 
						

							
For Windows® Vista
1.Start Windows® Vista
2.Click the Start button; select and click on Control Panel.
3.Select and click on Hardware and Sound
4.Choose Device Manager and Click on Update device drivers.
5.Select Monitor and then right click on Generic PnP Monitor.
6.Click on Update Driver Software.
7.Select Browse my computer for driver software. 
8.Click the Browsebutton and choose the drive in which youve placed the\
 disk.
Example: (CD-ROM Drive:\\Lcd\PC\drivers\). 
9.Click the Next button.
10.Wait few minutes for installing the driver, and then click Close butto\
n. 
If your Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP/Vista version is different or you n\
eed more detailed 
installation information, please refer to your Windows® 95/98/2000/Me\
/XP/Vista users 
manual.
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