Philips 170B4BS, 170B4BB, 170B4BG user manual LCD Panel Technology

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q:What is USB (Universal Serial Bus)?

A:Think of USB as a smart plug for PC peripherals. USB automatically determines resources (like

driver software and bus bandwidth) required by peripherals. USB makes necessary resources available without user intervention. There are three main benefits of USB. USB eliminates "case angst," the fear of removing the computer case to install circuit board cards -- that often require 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 a 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 notebooks 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 it works 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. The plates are filled with liquid crystal and then sealed together. The top plate is coloured with an RGB pattern to make the colour filter. Polarizers are then 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.

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Contents File///D/L/english/170b4bgbs/index.htm 4/28/2003 13009 PM Safety precautions and maintenance Safety and Troubleshooting InformationInstallation Locations About This Guide About This ManualNotational Descriptions Return to TOP Technical Specifications Product FeaturesProduct Information Factory preset modes Resolution & Preset ModesFreq kHz Resolution Freq Hz Automatic Power SavingPin Assignment Physical SpecificationsPin Assignment Physical Function Product ViewsReturn to TOP Front View Product Description Installing your LCD MonitorOptimizing Performance OSD Tree Analog signal inputOn-Screen Display Description of the On Screen DisplayPage Digital signal input Page North America Canada USA Customer Care & WarrantyGlossary Color temperatureEnergy Star Computers Programme Device Vertical refresh rate Download and Print Installing Your LCD monitor driverPrinting instructions Installing FPadjust ProgramRead the FPReadme04.txt file before installing General FAQs FAQs Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Frequently Asked Questions What is the FPadjust program on the set-up disk and CD-ROM? Screen AdjustmentsCompatibility 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 Congratulations Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?Regulatory Information TCO95/99 InformationWhat does labelling involve? CFCs freons Environmental RequirementsCadmium MercuryEmissions TCO03 InformationErgonomics EnergyMailjob.chiu@philips.com Recycling Information for CustomersEnergy Star Declaration CE Declaration of ConformityFederal Communications Commission FCC Notice U.S. Only EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only Commission Federale de la Communication FCC DeclarationMIC Notice South Korea Only Vcci Notice Japan OnlyPolish Center for Testing and Certification Notice Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only North Europe Nordic Countries InformationEnd-of-Life Disposal Ergonomie Hinweis nur DeutschlandInformation for UK only How to connect a plug Lead not simply over the three wires Information for Users in the U. S Other Related InformationInformation for Users outside the U.S Philips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Philips Pixel Defect PolicyProximity of Pixel Defects 170B4170S4 Black DOT DefectsAccessory Pack Connecting to Your PCConnecting to Your PC Page Return to TOP Condition Remove and Re-install the BaseRemove the Base Re-install the Base Return to TOP Getting Started Getting StartedFor Windows XP Return to TOP Accessories optional USB Hub Multimedia Base Accessories optionalTake off the cover Slide into USB tray on rear side of base USB HubMultimedia Base Accessories optional Return to TOP Thank you for purchasing this Philips monitor Your International Philips F1rst Choice WarrantyYour International Guarantee WHO is COVERED? What is COVERED? Limited Warranty Computer MonitorBefore Requesting Service Philips Customer Care Center, P. O. Box 2976, Longview, TX F1rst Choice Contact Information Eastern Europe Consumer Information CentersArgentina Canada Asia Hong Kong Korea Africa Egypt
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