Philips 273p3lphes User Manual

							
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Troubleshooting & FAQs 40
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							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 ...............................4
2.3 Remove Base Stand and Base.................7
3. Image Optimization............................... 8
3.1 Smar tImage........................................................8
3.2 Smar tContrast .................................................9
3.3 Philips Smar tControl Premium ...........10
3.4 Smar tDesktop Guide................................17
4. Power Sensor™ ..................................22
5. Technical Specifications ......................24
5.1 Resolution & Preset Modes...................27
6. Power Management ............................28
7. Regulatory Information ......................29
8. Customer care and warranty ...........35
8.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel 
Defect Policy ..................................................35
8.2 Customer Care & Warranty .................37
9. Troubleshooting & FAQs ...................40
9.1 Troubleshooting ...........................................40
9.2 Smar tControl Premium FAQs.............42
9.3 General FAQs ...............................................42
Table of Contents
 
						

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1. Important
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 mainte-
nance
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
‡Risk of electric shock or f ire!
‡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 cool-
ing 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.)
‡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 Monitor panel. When moving your 
monitor, grasp the frame to lif t; do not lif t 
the 
monitor by placing your hand or fingers 
on the Monitor 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.
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							2 ‡In order to maintain the best per formance 
of your monitor and use it for a longer life-
time, please use the monitor in a location 
that falls within the following temperature 
and humidity ranges.
Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F
Humidity: 20 -80% RH
‡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 
Monitor panel technology. In most cases, 
the "burned in" or "af ter-imaging" or "ghost 
imaging" will disappear gradually over a 
period of time af ter 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 service 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.
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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.
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Connect to PC
1. Turn off your computer and unplug its 
power cord.
2. Connect the VGA or DVI or HDMI signal
cable for video connection.
3. Connect the Audio cable for audio 
connection.
4. Connect the USB upstream por t on 
the monitor and the USB por t on your 
computer with a USB cable. The USB 
downstream por t is now ready for any 
USB device to plug in.
5. Plug the power cord into a nearby AC 
power outlet.
6. Turn on your computer and monitor. If the 
monitor displays images, the installation is 
done.
2.2 Operating the monitor
Front view product description
To access the OSD menu. 
Return to previous OSD level. 
Power sensor. 
To switch monitor’s power ON 
and OFF
. 
To adjust the OSD menu. 
To adjust volume of the display.
2. Setting up the monitor
2.1 Installation
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Connecting to your PC
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AC power input
HDMI input
DVI-D input 
VGA input
Audio input & Earphone jack
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Smar tImage. There are 6 modes 
to be selected: Office, Photo,
Movie, Game, Economy, Off. 
Description of the On Screen Display
What is On-Screen Display (OSD)?
On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all 
Philips 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, or press OK to confirm the 
choice or adjustment.
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 Sub menu
Auto InputVGA
DVI
HDMI
Power SensorOn0, 1, 2, 3, 4
Off
AudioStand AloneOn, OffOn, Off Mute PictureWide Screen, 4:3
0~100
0~100
On, Off1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 Picture Format
Brightness
Contrast
SmartContrast
On, Off SmartResponse
Gamma
OSD Settings0~100
0~100
Off, 1, 2, 3, 4
5, 10, 20, 30, 60 Horizontal
Vertical
Transparency
OSD Time out
Setup
0~100
On, Off
Yes, No 0~100On, Off
H. Position
V. PositionOver Scan
Resolution Notification
Reset
Information Language
English
Español, Français, Deutsch, Italiano,
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[ Color5000K, 6500K, 7500K, 8200K, 
9300K, 11500K
Red: 0~100
Green: 0~100
Blue: 0~100 Color Temperature
sRGB
User Define
0~100
0~100 Phase
Clock
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Resolution notification
This monitor is designed for optimal 
performance at its native resolution, 1920 x 
1080 at 60 Hz. When the monitor is powered 
on at a different resolution, an aler t is displayed 
on screen: Use 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz 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
Swivel
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Pivot
0° 90°
Height adjustment 
110mm
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2.3 Remove Base Stand and Base
Remove the Base
Condition:
‡For VESA standard mounting applications.
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1. Remove the 4 screws.
2. Remove the base from the monitor.
Note
This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm 
VESA-Compliant mounting interface.
100mm
100mm
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3. Image Optimization
3.1 SmartImage
What is it?
Smar tImage provides presets that optimize 
display for different types of content, dynamically 
adjusting brightness, contrast, color and 
sharpness in real time. Whether you're working 
with text applications, displaying images or 
watching a video, Philips Smar tImage delivers 
great optimized monitor performance. 
Why do I need it? 
You want a monitor that delivers optimized 
display all your favorite types of content, 
Smar tImage software dynamically adjust 
brightness, contrast, color and sharpness in 
real time to enhance your monitor viewing 
experience.
How does it work? 
Smar tImage is an exclusive, leading edge Philips 
technology that analyzes the content displayed 
on your screen. Based on a scenario you select, 
Smar tImage dynamically enhances the contrast, 
color saturation and sharpness of images to 
enhance the contents being displayed - all in 
real time with the press of a single button.
How to enable SmartImage?
1. Press to launch the Smar tImage on 
screen display.
2. Keep pressing 
 to toggle between Office, 
Photo, Movie, Game, Economy and Off.
3. The Smar tImage on screen display will 
remain on screen for 5 seconds, or you can 
also press "OK" to make confirmation.
4. When Smar tImage is enabled, the sRGB 
scheme is disabled automatically. To use 
sRGB, you need to disable Smar tImage 
with the 
 button at the front bezel of 
your monitor.
Except using
key to scroll down, you can also 
press
buttons to choose and press “OK” 
to confirm selection and close the Smar tImage 
OSD.
There are six modes to select: Office, Photo, 
Movie, Game, Economy and Off.
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3. Image Optimization