Philips 220bl2cb User Manual

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7.3 General FAQs
Q1:    When I install m
y monitor what should I 
do if the screen shows Cannot display this 
video mode?
Ans.:   Recommended resolution f
 or Philips 22: 
1680x1050 @60Hz.
 Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to 
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the monitor that you used previously. 
 In the Windows Star t Menu, select Settings/
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Control Panel. In the Control Panel Window, 
select the Display icon. Inside the Display
Control Panel, select the Settings tab. Under 
the setting tab, in box labeled desktop area, 
move the sidebar to 1680x1050 pixels (22). 
 Open Advanced Proper ties and set the 
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Refresh Rate to 60Hz, then click OK. 
 Restar t your computer and repeat step 
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2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 
1680x1050@60Hz (22). 
 Shut down your computer, disconnect your 
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old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD 
monitor. 
 Turn on your monitor and then turn on 
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your PC .
Q2:    What does the recommended refresh rate  for LCD monitor?
Ans.:   Recommended refresh r
 ate in LCD 
monitors is 60Hz, In case of any disturbance 
on screen, you can set it up to 75Hz to see 
if that removes the disturbance.  Q3:    What are the .inf and .icm files on the 
CD-ROM? How do I install the drivers (.inf 
and .icm)?
Ans.:   These are the dr
 iver files for your monitor. 
Follow the instructions in your user manual 
to install the drivers. Your computer may ask 
you for monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files) 
or a driver disk when you first install your 
monitor. Follow the instructions to inser t 
the ( companion CD-ROM) included in this 
package. Monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files) 
will be installed automatically.
Q4:   How do I adjust the resolution?
Ans.:   Y
our video card/graphic driver and monitor 
together determine the available resolutions. 
You can select the desired resolution under 
Windows
® Control Panel with the Display 
proper ties.
Q5:    What if I get lost when I am making  monitor adjustments via OSD?
Ans.:   Simpl
y press the OK button, then select 
Reset to recall all of the original factor y 
settings.
Q6:   Is the LCD screen resistant to scratches?
Ans.:   In gener
al it is recommended that the panel 
surface is not subjected to excessive shocks 
and is protected from sharp or blunt objects. 
When handling the monitor, make sure that 
there is no pressure or force applied to 
the panel surface side.  This may affect your 
warranty conditions.
 
						

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Q7:   How should I clean the LCD surface?
Ans.:   For nor
mal cleaning, use a clean, soft cloth. 
For extensive cleaning, please use isopropyl 
alcohol. Do not use other solvents such as 
ethyl alcohol, ethanol, acetone, hexane, etc. 
Q8:  Can I change the color setting of my  monitor?
Ans.:   Yes, you can change your color setting 
through OSD control as the f

ollowing 
procedures,
  • Press OK to show the OSD (On Screen 
Displa
 y) menu
  • Press Down Arrow to select the option 
Color then press OK to enter color 
setting,

 there are three settings as below.
1.  Color Temperature; The six settings are 
5000K, 6500K, 7500K, 8200K, 9300K 
and 11500K. With settings in the 5000K 
range the panel appears ‘warm, with a 
red-white color tone, while a 11500K 
temperature yields ‘cool, blue-white 
toning. 
2.  sRGB; this is a standard setting for 
ensuring correct exchange of colors 
between different device (e.g. digital 
cameras, monitors, printers, scanners, etc) 
3.  User Define; the user can choose his/her 
preference color setting by adjusting red, 
green blue color.
 Note:
   A measurement of the color of light radiated 
by an object while it is being heated. This 
measurement is expressed in terms of 
absolute scale, (degrees Kelvin). Lower Kevin 
temperatures such as 2004K are red; higher 
temperatures such as 9300K are blue. Neutral 
temperature is white, at 6504K. Q9:  Can the Philips LCD Monitor be mounted 
on the wall?
Ans.:   Yes. Philips LCD monitors have this optional 
f

eature. Four 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 you to contact your Philips 
sales representative for more information. 
Q10:  Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC,  workstation or Mac?
Ans.:   Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are fully 
compatib

le 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. 
Q11: Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and- Play?
Ans.:  Yes, the monitors are Plug-and-Play 
compatib

le with Windows 7/Vista/XP/NT, 
Mac OSX, Linux 
Q12:   What kind of wide-angle technology is 
available? 
Ans.:   Currently, the IPS type panels offer the best 
Contr

ast Ratio, compared to MVA, or PVA 
technologies.  TN panels have improved over 
the years, but IPS panel still gives superior 
results over TN panel.
 
						

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Q13:  
What is Image Sticking, or Image Burn-
in, or After Image, or Ghost Image in LCD 
panels? 
Ans.:   Uninterrupted display of still or static images 
o

ver an extended period may cause 
burn in, also known as after-imaging 
or ghost imaging, on your screen. Burn-
in, after-imaging, or ghost imaging is a 
well-known phenomenon in LCD panel 
technology. In most cases, the burned in 
or atter-imaging or ghost imaging will 
disappear gradually over a period of time 
after the power has been switched off.
Always activate a moving screen saver 
program when you leave your monitor 
unattended.
Always activate a periodic screen refresh 
application if your LCD monitor will display 
unchanging static content.
  Warning
   Severeburn-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.
Q14:   Wh
y is my Display not showing sharp text, 
and is displaying jagged characters?
Ans.:   Your LCD monitor works best at its native 
resolution of 1680x1050@60Hz. For best 
display please use this resolution.
 
						

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