Philips 215I2 user manual FAQs Frequently Asked Questions, General FAQs

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

￿Safety and Troubleshooting

￿General FAQs

￿Compatibility with Other Peripherals

￿LCD Panel Technology

￿Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards

￿Troubleshooting

￿Regulatory Information

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

General FAQs

Q1: When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video mode'?

A:Recommended resolution for Philips 21.5": 1920x1080 @60Hz.

1.Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor that you used previously.

2.In the Windows Start Menu, select Settings/Control Panel. In the Control Panel Window, select the Display icon. Inside the Display Control Panel, select the 'Settings' tab. Under the setting tab, in box labeled 'desktop area', move the slidebar to 1920x1080 pixels (21.5").

3.Open 'Advanced Properties' and set the Refresh Rate to 60Hz, then click OK.

4.Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1920x1080@60Hz (21.5").

5.Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor.

6.Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC.

Q2: What does the recommended refresh rate for LCD monitor?

A:Recommended refresh rate in LCD monitors is 60Hz, In case of any disturbance on screen, you can set it up to 75Hz to see if that removes the disturbance.

Q3: What are the .inf and .icm files on the CD-ROM? How do I install the drivers (.inf and . icm)?

A:These are the driver files for your monitor. Follow the instructions in your user manual to install the drivers. Your computer may ask you for monitor drivers (.inf and . icm files) or a driver disk when you first install your monitor. Follow the instructions to insert the ( companion CD-ROM) included in this package. Monitor drivers (.inf and . icm files) will be installed automatically.

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Contents Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s Manual Safety and Troubleshooting Information Safety precautions and maintenanceMaintenance OperationService Return to TOPGeneral FAQs FAQs Frequently Asked QuestionsQ2 What does the recommended refresh rate for LCD monitor? Q4 How do I adjust the resolution? Q5 What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments?Q7 How should I clean the LCD surface? Q8Can I change the color setting of my monitor?Q9 Can the Philips LCD Monitor be mounted on the wall? Compatibility with other PeripheralsQ11 Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and-Play? LCD Panel Technology Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety StandardsQ12 What kind of wide-angle technology is available? Return to TOP Common Problems Imaging ProblemsImage vibrates on the screen Return to TOP Regulatory Information Ergonomie Hinweis nur Deutschland End-of-Life Disposal Return to TOP Lead-free Product About This Guide About This ManualNotational Descriptions Return to TOP Product Information Your LCD monitor SmartContrast SmartSaturateTechnical Specifications SmartSharpnessConnectivity Resolution & Preset Modes CabinetAutomatic Power Saving Freq kHz Resolution Freq HzPhysical Function Product ViewsTilt Philips Pixel Defect Policy Philips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect PolicyProximity of Pixel Defects Pixel Defect Tolerances Or 2 adjacent sub pixel defects = 1 dot defect Installing Your LCD Monitor Front View Product DescriptionRear View Optimizing PerformanceResolution Accessory Pack Connecting to Your PCConnecting to Your PC Available for selective models Available for selective models Base Attach the Base StandFixing the Anti-theft base of the monitor Detach the Base StandRemove the Base Condition Page Return to TOP For Windows Getting StartedFor Windows XP For Windows Vista Protective Cover Installation Protective Cover OptionalProtective Cover Optional Protective Cover Optional Remove Protective Cover Protective Cover Optional Protective Cover Optional Return to TOP On-Screen Display Description of the On Screen DisplayOSD Tree Resolution notification Customer Care & Warranty North America Canada USAYour Philips F1rst Choice Warranty Thank you for purchasing this Philips monitorJust a click away Just a phone call away InformationPage F1rst Choice Contact Information Your Guarantee in Central and Eastern Europe Just a click away Just a phone call away Consumer Information Centers Croatia Slovenia Latin America Asia Indonesia Singapore Africa Middle East + North Africa Your International Guarantee Page Limited Warranty Computer Monitor Your Philips F1rst Choice WarrantyUSAClick here to access the Warranty Registration Card Before Requesting Service To GET Warranty Service in Canada Just a phone call away Installing Your LCD monitor driver Download and PrintPrinting instructions