Philips 140S user manual LCD Liquid Crystal Display

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Glossary

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LCD Liquid Crystal Display

An alphanumeric display using the unique properties of liquid crystal to form characters. The latest flat-panel displays comprise a matrix of hundreds or thousands of individual LCD cells that generate text and colorful graphics on a screen. They consume little power though they do require external lighting to make them legible to the user.

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V

Vertical refresh rate

Expressed in Hz, it is the number of frames (complete pictures) written to the screen every second.

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Contents File///E/Potomac/english/140S/index.htm 4/19/2000 42402 PM Installation Locations Safety and Troubleshooting InformationSafety precautions and maintenance Correct handling of the monitor Return to TOP Notational Descriptions About This GuideOther Documents You May Need Return to TOP Product Information Product FeaturesTechnical Specifications Optical Characteristics Resolution & Preset ModesAutomatic Power Saving MacintoshPhysical Specifications Pin AssignmentViews Front View Product DescriptionInstalling your LCD Monitor Front ViewOptimizing Performance On-Screen Display Description of the On Screen DisplayOSD Tree Return to TOP Page Customer Care & Warranty North America Canada USAColor temperature GlossaryLCD Liquid Crystal Display Installing FPadjust Program Download and PrintInstalling Your LCD monitor driver To install FPadjust ProgramReturn to TOP FAQs Frequently Asked Questions General FAQsFAQs Frequently Asked Questions Page Screen Adjustments Compatibility with other Peripherals LCD Panel Technology FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Ergonomics, Ecology, and Safety Standards Return to TOP Troubleshooting Common ProblemsImaging Problems Return to TOP Regulatory Information Philips Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice U.S. Only EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only Varning Earthed How to connect a plug 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 PolicyProximity of Pixel Defects Return to TOP Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC Replace the back cover on the monitor Return to TOP Getting Started Getting StartedOSD Controls BrightnessLanguage Adjust Position Brightness & Contrast Brightness & Contrast Video Noise not available on all Models OSD Controls Adjust Color not available on all models OSD Controls OSD Controls OSD Settings OSD Controls Product Information Reset to Factory Settings … to exit completely, press Button Close Main Controls 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