Philips 170s6 Compatibility with other Peripherals, Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and-Play?

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

A:The FPadjust program generates alignment patterns that help you adjust monitor settings such as Contrast, Brightness, Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Phase

and Clock for optimal performance.

Q:When I install my monitor, how do I get the best performance from the monitor?

1.For best performance, make sure your display settings are set at 1280x1024@60Hz for 17". You can find the best display settings by pressing the OSD OK button once. The current display mode is shown in OSD first page.

2.To install the Flat Panel Adjust (FPadjust) program located on the monitor setup CD-ROM, open the CD-ROM and double-click the FP_setup04.exe icon. This will install FP Adjust automatically and place a shortcut on your desktop.

3.Run FPadjust by double clicking the shortcut. Follow the instructions step by step to optimize image performance with your system's video controller.

Q:How do LCDs compare to CRTs in terms of radiation?

A:Because LCDs do not use an electron gun, they do not generate the same amount of radiation at the screen surface.

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Compatibility with other Peripherals

Q:Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac?

A:Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are fully compatible with standard PCs, Macs and workstations. You may need a cable adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac system. Please contact your dealer/retailer for more information.

Q:Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and-Play?

A:Yes, the monitors are Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows® 95, 98, 2000 and XP.

Q:What is USB (Universal Serial Bus)?

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