Philips 190VW8 LCD Panel Technology, Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and-Play?, What is a USB hub ?

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

system. Please contact your Philips sales representative 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, XP and Vista.

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 anxiety," the fear of removing the computer case to install circuit board cards -- that often requires 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!

Please refer to glossary for more information about USB.

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

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Contents Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s Manual Safety and Troubleshooting Information Safety precautions and maintenanceMaintenance OperationService Return to TOPFAQs Frequently Asked Questions General FAQsHow do I adjust the resolution? What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments?What is the Auto function? 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? Screen Adjustments Compatibility with other PeripheralsCan the Philips LCD Monitor be mounted on the wall? How do LCDs compare to CRTs in terms of radiation?What is USB Universal Serial Bus? What is a USB hub ?What is a Liquid Crystal Display? 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 Product Information Product Features What is it?Why do I need 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 USAGlossary Active matrixAmorphous silicon a-Si Aspect ratioColor temperature BrightnessCCFLcold cathode fluorescent light ChromaticityEnergy Star Computers Program Contrast ratioDigital Visual Interface DVI IPS In Plane Switching GammaGrayscale HueLCD liquid crystal display Liquid crystalLuminance NitPerfecTune PixelPolarizer Refresh rateSmartManage Lite SmartImageSmartResponse TFTthin film transistor USB or Universal Serial BusDevice Vertical refresh rate UpstreamDownload and Print Download instructionsPrinting instructions