Philips 240s1sb 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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Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight and away from stoves or any othe\
r heat source.
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Remove any object that could fall into ventilation holes or prevent prop\
er cooling of the 
monitor’s electronics. 
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Do not block the ventilation holes on the cabinet.
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When positioning the monitor, make sure the power plug and outlet are ea\
sily accessible.
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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 ope\
ration.
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Please use approved power cord provided by Philips all the time. If your\
 power cord is 
missing, please contact with your local service center. (Please refer t\
o Customer Care 
Consumer Information Center)
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Do not subject the LCD monitor to severe vibration or high impact condit\
ions during 
operation.
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Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation. 
Maintenance: 
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To protect your display from possible damage, do not put excessive press\
ure on the LCD 
panel. When moving your monitor, grasp the frame to lift; do not lift th\
e monitor by 
placing your hand or fingers on the LCD panel.
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Unplug the monitor if you are not going to use it for an extensive perio\
d of time.
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Unplug the monitor if you need to clean it with a slightly damp cloth. T\
he screen may be 
wiped with a dry cloth when the power is off. However, never use organic\
 solvent, such 
as, alcohol, or ammonia-based liquids to clean your monitor.
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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.
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If your monitor gets wet, wipe it with dry cloth as soon as possible.

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If foreign substance or water gets in your monitor, please turn the powe\
r off immediately 
and disconnect the power cord. Then, remove the foreign substance or wat\
er, and send 
it to the maintenance center.

 
 
 


 



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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 unattended. Always activate a periodic screen refresh applicatio\
n if your LCD 
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 we\
ll-
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:
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The casing cover should be opened only by qualified service personnel.
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If there is any need for any document for repair or integration, please \
contact with your 
local service center. (please refer to the chapter of Consumer Informa\
tion Center)


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For transportation information, please refer to Physical Specifications\
.

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Do not leave your monitor in a car/trunk under direct sun light. 
 
 
Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally, o\
r you are 
not sure what procedure to take when the operating instructions given in\
 this 
manual have been followed. 
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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 to the monitor that you used 
previously.


In the Windows Start Menu, select Settings/Control Panel. In the Control\
 Panel 
Window, select the Display icon. Inside the Display Control Panel, selec\
t the 
Settings tab. Under the setting tab, in box labeled desktop area, mo\
ve the 
slidebar to 1920x1200 pixels (24).


Open Advanced Properties and set the Refresh Rate to 60Hz, then click \
OK.


Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is \
set at 
1920x1200@60Hz (24).


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 recommended refresh rate for LCD monitor?
A:Recommended refresh rate in LCD monitors is 60Hz, In case of any disturb\
ance 
on screen, you can set it up to 75Hz to see if that removes the disturba\
nce. 
Q3: What are the .inf and .icm files on the CD-ROM? How do I install the dr\
ivers (.inf and .
icm)?
A:
These are the driver files for your monitor. Follow the instructions in \
your user 
manual to install the drivers. Your computer may ask you for monitor dri\
vers (.inf and .
icm files) or a driver disk when you first install your monitor. Follow\
 the instructions to 
insert the ( companion CD-ROM) included in this package. Monitor drive\
rs (.inf and .
icm files) will be installed automatically.
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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 the panel surface is not subjected to \
excessive 
shocks and is protected from sharp or blunt objects. When handling the m\
onitor, 
make sure that there is no pressure or force applied to the panel surfac\
e side.  This 
may affect your warranty conditions.
Q7: How should I clean the LCD surface?
A: For normal cleaning, use a clean, soft cloth. For extensive cleaning, p\
lease use 
isopropyl alcohol. Do not use other solvents such as ethyl alcohol, etha\
nol, acetone, 
hexane, etc.


Q8:Can I change the color setting of my monitor?
A:Yes, you can change your color setting through OSD control as the follow\
ing 
procedures,
1. Press OK to show the OSD (On Screen Display) menu


2. Press Down Arrow to select the option Color then press OK to en\
ter color 
setting, there are three settings as below.
a. 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, 
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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 temperatures such as 2004K are red; higher temperatures such as 93\
00K are 
blue. Neutral temperature is white, at 6504K.
Q9: Can the Philips LCD Monitor be mounted on the wall?
A: Yes. Philips LCD monitors have this optional feature. For 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 to contact your Philips \
sales 
representative for more information.


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Compatibility with other Peripherals
Q10:
 Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac?
A: Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are fully compatible with standard PCs, M\
acs and 
workstations. You may need a cable adapter to connect the monitor to you\
r Mac 
system. Please contact your Philips sales representative for more inform\
ation.


Q11: Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and-Play?
A: Yes, the monitors are Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows® 95, 98,\
 2000, XP, 
Vista and Linux. 
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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 display of still or static images over an extended period\
 may cause 
burn in, also known as after-imaging or ghost imaging, on your scr\
een. Burn-in, 
after-imaging, or ghost imaging is a well-known phenomenon in LCD pa\
nel 
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 switc\
hed off.
Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave your monito\
r 
unattended.
Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your LCD monito\
r 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:
 Why is my Display not showing sharp text, and is displaying jagged char\
acters?
A: Your LCD monitor works best at its native resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz.\
 For 
best display please use this resolution.







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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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Make sure the power cord is plugged into the power outlet 
and into the back of the monitor. 
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First, ensure that the power button on the front of the monitor 
is in the OFF position, then press it to the ON position.


No Picture
(Power LED is white blinking)

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Make sure the computer is turned on.

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Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to your 
computer. 
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make sure the monitor cable has no bent pins on the connect 
side. If yes, repair or replace the cable.


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The Energy Saving feature may be activated

Screen says
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Make sure the monitor cable is properly connected to your 
computer. (Also refer to the Quick Set-Up Guide). 
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Check to see if the monitor cable has bent pins. 
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Make sure the computer is turned on.

AUTO button doesnt function in VGA 
mode
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The auto function is applicable only in VGA-Analog mode.  If 
the result is not satisfactory, you can do manual adjustments 
via the OSD menu.  Note that the Auto Function is not 
applicable in DVI-Digital mode as it is not necessary.
Imaging Problems
Image is not centered
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Press the Auto button. 
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Adjust the image position using the Phase/Clock of Setup in 
OSD Main Controls.


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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 brightness on On-Screen Display. 
An after-image, burn-in or ghost 
image remains after the power has 
been turned off.
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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.
µ




Always activate a moving screen saver program when you 
leave your monitor unattended.
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Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your 
LCD monitor will display unchanging static content. 
Image appears distorted. Text   is fuzzy 
or blurred.µ




Set the PC’s display resolution to the same mode as 
monitor’s recommended screen native resolution.
Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots 
appears on the screen 
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The remaining dots are normal characteristic of the liquid 
crystal used in today’s technology, Pls refer the pixel policy for 
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