Philips HNC7190T user manual FAQs Frequently Asked Questions, General FAQs

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Safety and Troubleshooting

General FAQs

Screen Adjustments

Compatibility with Other Peripherals

LCD Panel Technology

Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards

Troubleshooting

Regulatory Information

Other Related Information

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

General FAQs

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

A:Recommended video mode for Philips 19": 1280x1024 @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 1280x1024 pixels (19").

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 1280x1024@60Hz (19").

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.

Q:What does 'refresh rate' mean in connection with an LCD monitor?

A:The refresh rate is of much less relevance for LCD monitors. LCD monitors display a stable, flicker-free image at 60Hz. There is no visible difference between 75Hz and 60Hz.

Q: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 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?QCan I change the color setting of my monitor? How should I clean the LCD surface?Will the LCD screen be resistant to scratches? Screen Adjustments What is the FPadjust program on the CD-ROM?Can 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 ?Compatibility with other Peripherals Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac?LCD Panel Technology What is a Liquid Crystal Display?What are the advantages of TFT LCD compared with CRT? Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards Why is there no flicker on an LCD Monitor?What is the CE mark? Does the LCD monitor conform to general safety standards?Common Problems Imaging ProblemsImage vibrates on the screen Page Regulatory Information TCO 99 InformationEnvironmental Requirements Flame retardantsRecycling Information for Customers MercuryWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE Mailw.y.chen@philips.comCE Declaration of Conformity Energy Star DeclarationFederal Communications Commission FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Declaration of Conformity Commission Federale de la Communication FCC DeclarationEN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only MIC Notice South Korea OnlyPolish Center for Testing and Certification Notice North Europe Nordic Countries Information Bsmi Notice Taiwan OnlyErgonomie Hinweis nur Deutschland End-of-Life DisposalHow to connect a plug Information for UK onlyGreen & Yellow Ground G China RoHSReturn to TOP Information for Users in the U. S Other Related InformationInformation for Users outside the U.S About This Guide About This ManualNotational Descriptions Return to TOP Product Features Technical Specifications190C7 Lead-free ProductScanning Resolution & Preset Modes User definable modesAutomatic Power Saving Physical SpecificationsPin Signal Assignment Pin AssignmentPhysical Function Product ViewsTilt Return to TOP Philips Pixel Defect Policy Proximity of Pixel Defects Total DOT Defects Acceptable Level SmartManage SmartManage Features and BenefitsIntroduction Philips SmartControl Click Philips SmartControl tabSmartManage SmartManage Return to TOP Page Installing Your LCD Monitor Front View Product DescriptionRear View Resolution Optimizing PerformanceAccessory Pack Connecting to Your PCReturn to TOP Base Unfold and Fold the Base Unfold the BaseFold the Base Push down the head of monitorReturn to TOP For Windows Getting StartedFor Windows Me For Windows XP For Windows Vista Description of the On Screen Display On-Screen DisplayOSD Tree Page Page Page Return to TOP 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 BelarusAstline BulgariaBosnia & Herzegovina CroatiaEstonia HungaryMacedonia Lithuania RomaniaSerbia & Montenegro SlovakiaPoland RussiaTurkey UkraineBrasil ChileColombia MexicoParaguay PeruUruguay VenezuelaAustralia NEWBangladesh China ShanghaiHong IndiaIndonesia KoreaPakistan MalaysiaPhilippines Singapore TaiwanThailand MoroccoSouth DubaiYour International Guarantee Page Limited Warranty Computer Monitor Three Years Free Labor/Three Years Free Service on PartsBefore Requesting Service Just a phone call away Glossary Active matrixAmorphous silicon a-Si Aspect ratioColor temperature CCFLcold cathode fluorescent lightChromaticity CIE Commission International de IEclairageSUB Digital Visual Interface DVIIPS In Plane Switching GammaGrayscale HueLCD liquid crystal display Liquid crystalLuminance NitRefresh rate SRGBTFTthin film transistor USB or Universal Serial BusDevice Vertical refresh rate Download and Print Installing Your LCD monitor driverDownload instructions Installing FPadjust Program Printing instructionsReturn to TOP