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Q6.    In a monitor with the Smar

tlmage feature, 
the sRGB scheme of color temperature 
function in SmartControl Premium is not 
responding, why?
Ans.:   When Smar tlmage is enabled, the sRGB 
scheme is disabled automatically. To use 
sRGB, you need to disable Smar tlmage with 
the 
 button at the front bezel of your 
monitor.  
 
						

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7.3 General FAQs
Q1:  When I install my monitor what should I 
do if the screen shows Cannot display this 
video mode?
Ans.: Recommended resolution for Philips 22:  1680x1050 @60Hz.
 Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the 
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monitor that y
 ou used previously. 
 In the Windows Star t Menu, select Settings/
 •
Control Panel. In the Control Panel 
Window, select the Display icon. Inside the 
DisplayControl 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 
 •
old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD 
monitor. 
 Turn on your monitor and then turn on your 
 •
PC .
Q2:    What does the r
 ecommended 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.:   Y
es, you can change your color setting 
through OSD control as the following 
procedures,
 Press OK to show the OSD (On Screen 
 •
Displa
 y) menu
 Press Down Arrow to select the option 
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Color then press OK to enter color setting, 
there are three settings as below. Color Temperature; The six settings are 
1. 
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. 
sRGB; this is a standard setting for ensuring 
2. 
correct exchange of colors between 
different device (e.g. digital cameras, 
monitors, printers, scanners, etc) 
User Define; the user can choose his/her 
3. 
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.:   Y
es. Philips LCD monitors have this optional 
feature. 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.:   Y
es. 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. 
Q11:   Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and- Play?
Ans.:   Y
es, the monitors are Plug-and-Play 
compatible with Windows 7/Vista/XP/NT, 
Mac OSX, Linux 
Q12:   What kind of wide-angle technology is  available? 
Ans.:   Cur
rently, the IPS type panels offer the best 
Contrast 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.:   Uninter
rupted 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 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 orghost 
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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