Philips 180P2B user manual LCD Panel Technology

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

adjustment of complicated IRQ settings -- for add-on peripherals. USB does away with "port gridlock." Without USB, PCs are normally limited to one printer, two Com port devices (usually a mouse and modem), one Enhanced Parallel Port add-on (scanner or video camera, for example), and a joystick. More and more peripherals for multimedia computers come on the market every day.

With USB, up to 127 devices can run simultaneously on one computer. USB permits "hot plug-in." No need to shut down, plug in, reboot and run set up to install peripherals. No need to go through the reverse process to unplug a device. Bottom line: USB transforms today's "Plug-and-Pray" into true Plug-and-Play!

Q:What is a USB hub ?

A:A USB hub provides additional connections to the Universal Serial Bus. A hub's upstream port

connects a hub to the host, usually a PC. Multiple downstream ports in a hub allows connection to another hub or device, such as a USB keyboard, camera or printer.

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LCD Panel Technology

Q:What is Liquid Crystal Display?

A:A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is an optical device that is commonly used to display ASCII

characters and images on digital items such as watches, calculators, portable game consoles etc. LCD is the technology used for displays in notebook and other small computers. Like light-emitting diode and gas-plasma technologies, LCD allows displays to be much thinner than cathode ray tube (CRT) technology. LCD consumes much less power than LED and gas-display displays because they work on the principle of blocking light rather than emitting it.

Q:How are LCDs made?

A:LCDs are created from two glass plates separated from each other at a distance of a few

microns. Plates are filled with liquid crystal, then seals together. The top plate is colored with a RGB pattern to make the color filter. Then polarizers are glued to both plates. This combination is sometimes called "glass" or "cell." The LCD cell is assembled into a "module" by adding the backlight, driver electronics and frame.

Q:What is polarization ?

A:Polarization is basically directing light to shine in one direction. Light is electromagnetic wave.

Electric and magnetic fields oscillate in a direction perpendicular to the propagation of the light beam. The direction of these fields is called "polarization direction." Normal or non-polarized light has fields in several directions; polarized light has a field in only one direction.

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Contents File///D/K1/english/180p2b/index.htm 3/26/2003 105810 AM Safety and Troubleshooting Information Safety precautions and maintenanceInstallation Locations Notational Descriptions About This ManualAbout This Guide Return to TOP Product Information Product FeaturesTechnical Specifications Resolution & Preset Modes VideoAutomatic Power Saving Vesa Mode Video Sync Power Used LED colorPhysical Specifications Pin AssignmentNoPin. Assignment Product Views Physical FunctionSwivel Installing your LCD Monitor Front View Product DescriptionRear View Optimizing Performance OSD Tree On-Screen DisplayDescription of the On Screen Display Page Digital signal input Page Customer Care & Warranty North America Canada USAColor temperature GlossaryEnergy Star Computers Programme Device Vertical refresh rate Installing Your LCD monitor driver Download and PrintPrinting instructions Installing FPadjust Program To install FPadjust ProgramFAQs Frequently Asked Questions General FAQsFAQs Frequently Asked Questions Screen Adjustments Compatibility with other Peripherals LCD Panel Technology FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Ergonomics, Ecology, and Safety Standards Return to TOP Troubleshooting Screen is too bright or too dark Regulatory Information TCO95/99 InformationWhat does labelling involve? Environmental Requirements Flame retardantsTCO03 Information Option, only available for TCO03 versionRecycling Information for Customers Mailjob.chiu@philips.comCE Declaration of Conformity Energy Star DeclarationFederal Communications Commission FCC Notice U.S. Only Commission Federale de la Communication FCC DeclarationEN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only Vcci Notice Japan OnlyClass B Device Class B ITEMIC Notice South Korea Only Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice North Europe Nordic Countries InformationPlacering/Ventilation Paikka/IlmankiertoPlassering/Ventilasjon Bsmi Notice Taiwan OnlyInformation for UK only Ergonomie Hinweis nur DeutschlandEnd-of-Life Disposal How to connect a plug Lead not simply over the three wires Information for Users outside the U.S Other Related InformationInformation for Users in the U. S Philips Pixel Defect Policy Philips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect PolicyPixels and Subpixels Types of Pixel DefectsProximity of Pixel Defects Pixel Defect TolerancesBlack DOT Acceptable Level Defects Total bright or Black dot defects Or fewer All types Connecting to Your PC Accessory PackConnecting to Your PC Page Return to TOP Remove the Base Remove and Re-install the BaseCondition Re-install the Base Unscrew the four screws of the baseReturn to TOP Getting Started Getting StartedFor Windows XP Return to TOP Accessories optional Accessories optionalUSB Hub Multimedia Base VG3P31Protect the LCD screen of your Philips LCD monitor Take off the cover Slide into USB tray on rear side of baseProtective Cover Accessories optional Multimedia Base Accessories optional Accessories optional Return to TOP Your International Philips F1rst Choice Warranty Thank you for purchasing this Philips monitorYour International Guarantee Limited Warranty Computer Monitor WHO is COVERED? What is COVERED?Before Requesting Service Philips Customer Care Center, P. O. Box 2976, Longview, TX F1rst Choice Contact Information Consumer Information Centers Eastern EuropeArgentina Canada Fax 21-656 NEW ZealandPhone 91-20-712 2048 ext Fax 91-20-712 Hong KongDomestic toll free 1-800-10-PHILIPS or 1-800-10-744 KoreaAfrica Dubai
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