Philips 240s1cs User Manual

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 Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s Manual









 









 



 




 

 
 


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• Safety Precautions and 
Maintenance

• FAQs

• Troubleshooting

• Regulatory Information




Safety and Troubleshooting Information
Safety precautions and maintenance 
WARNING: 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 comput\
er monitor: 
 
Operation:...

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Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct\
 sunlight or 
extreme cold.
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In order to maintain the best performance of your monitor and use it for\
 a longer lifetime, 
please use the monitor in a location that falls within the following tem\
perature and 
humidity ranges.


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Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F
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Humidity: 20-80% RH
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IMPORTANT: Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave \
your 
monitor...

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• 
Safety and Troubleshooting

• General FAQs

• Compatibility with Other 
Peripherals

• LCD Panel Technology

• Ergonomics, Ecology and 
Safety Standards

• Troubleshooting

• Regulatory Information





FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
General FAQs 
Q1:
 When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows Cannot \
display this 
video mode?
A:
Recommended resolution for Philips 24: 1920x1200 @60Hz.


Unplug all cables, then connect your PC...

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Q4: How do I adjust the resolution?
A:
Your video card/graphic driver and monitor together determine the availa\
ble 
resolutions. You can select the desired resolution under Windows® Con\
trol Panel 
with the Display properties
.
Q5: What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments?
A: Simply press the OK button, then select Reset to recall all of the or\
iginal factory 
settings.
Q6: Will the LCD screen be resistant to scratches?
A:
In general it is recommended that...

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blue-white toning. 
b. sRGB; this is a standard setting for ensuring correct exchange of col\
ors 
between different device (e.g. digital cameras, monitors, printers, sca\
nners, 
etc) 
c. User Define; the user can choose his/her preference color setting by \
adjusting red, green blue color. 
*A measurement of the color of light radiated by an object while it is b\
eing heated. 
This measurement is expressed in terms of absolute scale, (degrees Kelv\
in). Lower 
Kevin...

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LCD Panel Technology
Q12:
 What kind of wide-angle technology is available? 
A: Currently, the IPS type panels offer the best Contrast Ratio, compared \
to MVA, or 
PVA technologies.  TN panels have improved over the years, but still can\
not match 
the Contrast Ratio offered by IPS panel.  
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Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards
Q13:
 What is Image Sticking, or Image Burn-in, or After Image, or Ghost Imag\
e in LCD 
panels?


A: Uninterrupted...

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•  Safety and 
Troubleshooting

• FAQs

• Common Problems

• Imaging Problems



•  Regulatory Information

 



 


 


 


 

Troubleshooting
This page deals with problems that can be corrected by a user. If the pr\
oblem still persists after you have tried these 
solutions, contact Philips customer service representative. 
Common Problems 
Having this problem Check these items
No Picture
(Power LED not lit)

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Image vibrates on the screen
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Check that the signal cable is properly securely connected to 
the graphics board or PC.


Vertical flicker appears
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Press the Auto button.

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Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/Clock of Setup in 
OSD Main Controls.


Horizontal flicker appears
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Press the Auto button. 
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Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/Clock of Setup in 
OSD Main Controls.
image appears blurred, indistinct or too 
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Adjust the contrast and...