Philips 246V5 user manual General FAQs, Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark

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8.Troubleshooting & FAQs

Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark

•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.

•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.

•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.

•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.

Image appears distorted.Text is fuzzy or blurred.

•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

•The remaining dots are normal characteristic of the liquid crystal used in today’s technology, Please refer the pixel policy for more detail.

The "power on" light is too strong and is disturbing

•You can adjust “power on” light using the power LED Setup in OSD main Controls.

For further assistance, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list and contact Philips customer service representative.

8.2 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 this monitor: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz.

•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, select the 'Settings' tab. Under the setting tab, in box labelled 'desktop area', move the sidebar to 1920 × 1080 pixels.

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

•Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz.

•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 is the recommended refresh rate for LCD monitor?

Ans.: Recommended refresh rate in LCD monitors is 60 Hz, In case of any disturbance on screen, you can set it up to 75 Hz 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 driver 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 insert the ( companion CD-ROM) included in this package.

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Contents Troubleshooting & FAQs Table of Contents Safety precautions and mainte- nance OperationNotational Descriptions Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Disposal of product and packing materialWeee Install base stand Place the monitor face down on soft Setting up the monitorInstallation Package contents246V5LHAB Model 246V5LAB Operating the monitorOFF Model 246V5LHABOSD Menu Main menu Sub menuRemove the Base Stand Remove Base Stand and BasePress the release button to detach the base column SmartContrast Image OptimizationPhilips SmartControl Lite Start with Standard pane Adjust menu Color menu Image Optimization Image Optimization Exit Close SmartControl Lite Task Tray Menu Disabled LED Technical SpecificationsTFT-LCD YESMtbf Rohs YESResolution & Preset Modes Freq kHz Resolution Freq HzPower Management Definition Power Management246V5LHAB Ergonomic, User-centered design Regulatory InformationDesign for Recycling TCO Certified Document for Displays versionEpeat Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice U.S. Only Commission Federale de la Communication FCC DeclarationRegulatory Infomation Varoitus VarningAchtung Beim Aufstellen China RoHS EU Energy LabelPixels and Sub pixels Customer care and warrantPhilips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Types of Pixel DefectsTotal bright dot defects of all types Black Dot DefectsProximity of Pixel Defects Dark subpixelCountry Customer Care & WarrantyConsumer care number Price Fujitsu IBACPS Contact Information for Apmea region AL Shahd Computer L.L.CTroubleshooting Common ProblemsImage appears blurred, indistinct or too dark General FAQsImage appears distorted.Text is fuzzy or blurred Q7 How should I clean the LCD surface? Q10 Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and- Play?Period of time after the power has been switched off Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved

246V5 specifications

The Philips 246V5 is a versatile monitor designed to cater to both professional and personal requirements, offering impressive features that enhance the user experience. With a sleek design and a 24-inch display, this monitor is particularly well-suited for everyday tasks, gaming, and multimedia consumption.

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