Philips 222el2sb User Manual

							EN User manual 1
  Customer care and warranty  30
  Troubleshooting & FAQs  42
222EL2
222E2
www.philips.com/welcome
 
						

							Table of Contents
1. Important
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
2.1 Installation ....................................................................... 4
2.2  Operating the monitor ........................................... 5
2.3  Remove Base Stand and Base ............................. 7
3. Product information
3.1 Smar tImage Lite .......................................................... 9
3.2 Smar tContrast ............................................................. 10
3.3  Philips Smar tControl Lite ...................................... 11
3.4   Philips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect 
 Policy  ........................................................................\
.......... 18
4 Technical Specifications
4.1  Resolution & Preset Modes.................................. 23
4.2 Automatic PowerSaving  .......................................... 23
5 Regulatory Information  ......................................... 24
6  Customer care and warranty  ............................ 30
7  Troubleshooting & FAQs
7.1 Troubleshooting .......................................................... 42
7.2  Smar tControl Lite FAQs ........................................ 44
7.3 General FAQs .............................................................. 45
 
						

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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 maintenance
  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  Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight and 
 •
away from stoves or any other heat source.
 Remove any object that could fall into 
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ventilation holes or prevent proper cooling of 
the monitor’s electronics.
 Do not block the ventilation holes on the 
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cabinet.
 When positioning the monitor, make sure the 
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power plug and outlet are easily accessible.
 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)
1. Important
 Do not subject the monitor to severe 
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vibration or high impact conditions during 
operation.
 Do not knock or drop the monitor during 
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operation or transpor tation.
Maintenance  To protect your monitor from possible 
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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 
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use it for an extensive period of time.
 Unplug the monitor if you need to clean it 
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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 
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as soon as possible.
 If foreign substance or water gets in your 
 •
monitor, please turn the power off immediately 
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 locations 
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exposed to heat, direct sunlight or extreme 
cold.
 In order to maintain the best performance of 
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your monitor and use it for a longer lifetime, 
please use the monitor in a location that falls 
within the following temperature and humidity 
ranges. 
o  Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°Fo  Humidity: 20-80% RH
 
						

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IMPORTANT: Always activate a moving screen 
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sa
ver 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 “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 “after-imaging” or “ghost 
imaging” will disappear gradually over a period 
of time after 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 
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qualified ser vice personnel.
 If there is any need for any document for 
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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 
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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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1.3  
Disposal of pr
 oduct 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
There is currently a system of recycling up and 
running in the European countries, such as The 
Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden and 
Denmark.
In Asia Pacific, Taiwan, the products can be taken 
back by Environment Protection Administration 
(EPA) to follow the IT product recycling 
management process, detail can be found in web 
site www.epa.gov.tw
The monitor contains par ts that could cause 
damage to the nature environment. Therefore, it is 
vital that the monitor is recycled at the end of its 
life cycle. 
For help and ser vice, please contact Consumers 
Information Center or F1rst Choice Contact 
Information Center in each countr y. 
 
						

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2.1 Installation
 Package contents
2.  Setting up the monitor
  Install base stand
1.   Place the monitor face down a smooth surface 
taking care to avoid scratching or damaging 
the screen. Then lift the monitor stand. 2.  
Hold the monitor base stand with both hands 
and firmly inser t the base stand into the base 
column.
Monitor
Quick start guide
Base stand EDFU CD
Power cordVGA signal cable (optional) 
DVI cable (optional)
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 Connecting to your PC
 
  Kensington anti-thief lock
  AC power input
  DVI-D input (available for selecting 
model)
 VGA input
Connect to PC 1.   Connect the power cord to the back of 
the montior f

irmly.
2.   Turn off your computer and unplug its 
po

wer cable.
3.   Connect the monitor signal cable to the 
video connector on the back of y

our 
computer.
4.   Plug the power cord of your computer 
and y

our monitor into a nearby outlet.
5.   T
urn on your computer and monitor. If 
the monitor displays an image, installation 
is complete.
2.2  Operating the monitor
 Front view product description
 : To access OSD menu.
 : Return to previous OSD level.
 :  Change to 4:3 display.
 : To switch monitor’s power on and off.
 : To adjust the OSD menu. : To change the signal input.
 :  Smar tImage Lite. There are 3 modes 
to be selected: Standard, Internet and 
Game.
 
						

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 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:
Basic and simple instruction on the control keys
In the OSD shown above users can press 
 
buttons at the front bezel of the monitor to move 
the cursor,   OK 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
Auto Sub menu
Input VGA
DVI (available for selective models)
Picture
Wide screen,4:3
0~100
0~100
On, Off
Picture Format
Brightness
Contrast
SmartContrast
OSD Setting 0~1000~100
Off, 1, 2, 3, 4
5, 10, 20, 30, 60
Horizontal
Vertical
Transparency
OSD Time out
Setup
0~100
On, Off
Yes, No
0~100
0~100
0~100
H. Position
V. Position
Phase
Clock
Resolution Notification
Reset
Information
LanguageEnglish
5\Español, Français, Deutsch, Italiano,
Português,  Русский
5\ 
簡体中文,Türkçe 
Color 6500K, 9300K
Red: 0~100
Green: 0~100
Blue: 0~100
Color Temp.
sRGB
User Define
 
						

							72.3  Remove Base Stand and Base
 
Remove the Base Stand
Before you star t disassembling the monitor base, 
please follow the instructions below to avoid 
damage or injur y.
1.    Place the monitor face down on a smooth 
surface, taking care to avoid scratching or 
damaging the screen. 
 Physical Function
Tilt
  Resolution notification
This monitor is designed for optimal performance 
at its native resolution, 1920x1080@60Hz. 
When the monitor is powered on at a different 
resolution, an aler t is displayed on screen: Use 
1920x1080@60Hz for best results.
Display of the native resolution aler t can be 
switched off from Setup in the OSD (On Screen 
Display) menu.
2.   Press the locking clips to detach the base stand 
away from the base column.
 
						

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  Remove the Base
Condition: For VESA standard mounting applications
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1.  Remove the 4 screw covers.
2.   Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base 
from the monitor.
 
100mm
100mm
  Note
This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm 
VESA-Compliant mounting interface
.