Philips 190VW8 Safety and Troubleshooting Information, Safety precautions and maintenance

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Safety and Troubleshooting Information

Safety Precautions and Maintenance

FAQs

Troubleshooting

Regulatory Information

Other Related Information

Safety and Troubleshooting Information

Safety precautions and maintenance

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards and/or mechanical hazards.

Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor:

Operation:

Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight and away from stoves or any other heat source.

Remove any object that could fall into ventilation holes or prevent proper cooling of the monitor’s electronics.

Do not block the ventilation holes on the cabinet.

When positioning the monitor, make sure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible.

If turning off the monitor by detaching the power cable or DC power cord, wait for 6 seconds before attaching the power cable or DC power cord for normal operation.

Please use approved power cord provided by Philips all the time. If your power cord is missing, please contact with your local service center. (Please refer to Customer Care Consumer Information Center)

Do not subject the LCD monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions during operation.

Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation.

Maintenance:

To protect your display from possible damage, do not put excessive pressure on the LCD panel. When moving your monitor, grasp the frame to lift; do not lift the monitor by placing your hand or fingers on the LCD panel.

Unplug the monitor if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time.

Unplug the monitor if you need to clean it with a slightly damp cloth. The screen may be wiped with a dry cloth when the power is off. However, never use organic solvent, such as, alcohol, or ammonia-based liquids to clean your monitor.

To avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to the set, do not expose the monitor to dust, rain, water, or excessive moisture environment.

If your monitor gets wet, wipe it with dry cloth as soon as possible.

If foreign substance or water gets in your monitor, please turn the power off immediately and disconnect the power cord. Then, remove the foreign substance or water, and send it to the maintenance center.

Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight or

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Contents Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s Manual Maintenance Safety and Troubleshooting InformationSafety precautions and maintenance OperationService Return to TOPFAQs Frequently Asked Questions General FAQsWhat is the Auto function? How do I adjust the resolution?What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments? What does the Refresh Rate mean for LCD?Will the LCD screen be resistant to scratches? How should I clean the LCD surface?QCan I change the color setting of my monitor? Can the Philips LCD Monitor be mounted on the wall? Screen AdjustmentsCompatibility with other Peripherals How do LCDs compare to CRTs in terms of radiation?What is a Liquid Crystal Display? What is USB Universal Serial Bus?What is a USB hub ? LCD Panel TechnologyWhat are the advantages of TFT LCD compared with CRT? What is the CE mark? Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety StandardsWhy is there no flicker on an LCD Monitor? Does the LCD monitor conform to general safety standards? Troubleshooting Vertical flicker appears Page Regulatory Information TCO03 InformationRecycling Information for Customers Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEECE Declaration of Conformity Energy Star DeclarationFederal Communications Commission FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Declaration of Conformity Commission Federale de la Communication FCC DeclarationMIC Notice South Korea Only Polish Center for Testing and Certification NoticeEN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only North Europe Nordic Countries Information VarningEnd-of-Life Disposal Bsmi Notice Taiwan OnlyErgonomie Hinweis nur Deutschland Information for UK only For customers in Canada and U.S.AChina RoHS Return to TOP Information for Users outside the U.S Other Related InformationInformation for Users in the U. S Notational Descriptions About This ManualAbout This Guide Return to TOP Why do I need it? Product Information Product FeaturesWhat is it? SmartImageHow to enable SmartImage? SmartContrast Lead-free Product SmartSaturateSmartSharpness Technical Specifications LCD PanelResolution & Preset Modes Factory preset modesAutomatic Power Saving Freq kHz Resolution Freq HzPhysical Specifications Pin AssignmentPin No Assignment Product ViewsPhysical Function TiltPhilips Pixel Defect Policy Philips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect PolicyProximity of Pixel Defects Pixel Defect Tolerances Return to TOP SmartManage & SmartControl II Selective Models IntroductionPhilips SmartControl SmartManage Features and BenefitsInstaller Install Shield Welcome Installer Install Shield Legal Installer Install Shield Program Files Installer Installation Process Page Page Start to use First launch -WizardStart with Standard pane Adjust menu Display in DigitalColor menu RGBOptional Menu Help MenuPlug Ins Menu PIP Example for on line register Theft Deterrence PIN Please contact IT manager or Philips ServiceCenter Return to TOP Installing Your LCD Monitor Rear View Resolution Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PCAccessory Pack Available for selective models Return to TOP Base Attach and Detach the Base Attach the BaseDetach the Base Remove the cable cover as illustrated belowBase Remove the Base Condition Return to TOP Page Getting Started Your LCD MonitorFor Windows Me For Windows Vista On-Screen Display Description of the On Screen DisplayOSD Tree Resolution notification Customer Care & Warranty North America Canada USAAmorphous silicon a-Si GlossaryActive matrix Aspect ratioCCFLcold cathode fluorescent light Color temperatureBrightness ChromaticityEnergy Star Computers Program Contrast ratioDigital Visual Interface DVI Grayscale IPS In Plane SwitchingGamma HueLuminance LCD liquid crystal displayLiquid crystal NitPolarizer PerfecTunePixel Refresh rateSmartManage Lite SmartImageSmartResponse TFTthin film transistor USB or Universal Serial BusDevice Vertical refresh rate UpstreamDownload and Print Download instructionsPrinting instructions