Philips 273e3sb User Manual

							EN User manual  1
 Customer care and warranty  30
 
 Troubleshooting & FAQs  45
273E3
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							Table of Contents
1 Important ......................................................... 1
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 .................................. 4
2.1  Installation ....................................................................... 4
2.2  Operating the monitor ........................................... 5
2.3  Remove Base Stand and Base ............................. 7
3  Product information ...................................... 9
3.1  Smar timage Lite .......................................................... 9
3.2  Smar tContrast .............................................................10
3.3  Smar tControl Lite ......................................................11
3.4  Philips Pixel Defect Policy ......................................18
4  Technical Specifications .................................20
4.1  Resolution & Preset Modes..................................23
4.2 Automatic PowerSaving ..........................................23
5  Regulatory Information .................................24
6  Customer care and warranty ......................30
7  Troubleshooting & FAQs ..............................45
7.1  Troubleshooting ..........................................................45
7.2  Smar tControl Lite FAQs ........................................47
7.3  General FAQs ..............................................................48
 
						

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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		
 ventilation holes or prevent proper cooling  
 of the monitor’s electronics. 
•	 Do	not	block	the	ventilation	holes	on	the		
 cabinet.
•	 When	positioning	the	monitor, 	make		
 sure the 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		
 vibration or high impact conditions during  
 operation.
•	 Do	not	knock	 or	drop	the	monitor	during		
 operation or transpor tation.
Maintenance
•	 To	protect	your	monitor	from	possible		
 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		
 use it for an extensive period of time.
•	 Unplug	the	monitor	if	you	need	to	clean	it		
 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 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 exposed to heat, direct sunlight or  
 extreme cold.
•	 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 temperature  
 and humidity ranges. 
   o Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F
   o Humidity: 20-80% RH

1.Important  
						

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•	 IMPORTANT:	Always	activate	a	moving		
  screen saver 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		
 qualified ser vice personnel.
•	 If	there	is	any	need	for	any	document	for		
 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		
 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.

1.Important  
						

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1.3 Disposal of product 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
Your display is manufactured with high quality 
materials and components which can be recycled 
and reused.
To learn more about our recycling program please 
visit www.philips.com/about/sustainability/recycling. 

1.Important  
						

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2.1 Installation
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2. Setting up the monitor
 Install base stand
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1. Place the monitor face down on soft and 
smooth surface taking care to avoid scratching or 
damaging the screen.
2. Hold the monitor base stand with both hands
      and firmly inser t the base stand into the base
      column.
    
VGA (optional)  
DVI (optional)
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 Connecting to your PC
 
  AC power input
  VGA input
  DVI-D input(Available for selected models)
  Kensington	anti-thief	lock
     
Connect to PC
 1.   Connect the power cord to the back of  
      the monitor firmly.
 2.  Turn off your computer and unplug its  
      power cable.
 3.  Connect the monitor signal cable to the   
     video connector on the back of your  
     computer.
 4.  Plug the power cord of your computer  
      and your monitor into a nearby outlet.
 5.  Turn 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 the 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 source. 
        : Smar tImage Lite.There are three                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:
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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 menuSub 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 Settings 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 Auto
V. Position
Phase
Clock
Resolution Notification
Reset
Information
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Green: 0~100
Blue: 0~100
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 Resolution notification
This monitor is designed for optimal performance 
at its native resolution, 1920×1080@60Hz. 
When	the	monitor	is	powered	on	at	a	different	
resolution, an aler t is displayed on screen: Use 
1920×1080@60Hz for best results.
Display of the native resolution aler t can be  
switched off from Setup in the OSD (On Screen 
Display) menu.
 Physical Function
 
Tilt
2.3  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.  
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
1.  Remove the 3 screw covers.  
2.  Remove the 3 screws and then remove the 
base from the monitor.  
 Note
This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA-
Compliant mounting interface.
100mm
100mm

2. Setting up the monitor