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8.Troubleshooting & FAQs

•Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/ Clock of Setup in OSD Main Controls. It is valid only in VGA mode.

Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark

•Adjust the contrast and brightness on On-Screen Display.

An "after-image", "burn-in" or "ghost image" remains after the power has been turned off.

•Uninterrupted display of still or static images over an extended period may cause "burn in", also known as "after-imaging "

or "ghost imaging", on your screen. "Burn- in", "after-imaging", or "ghost imaging" is a well-known phenomenon in LCD panel technology. In most cases, the "burned in" or "after-imaging" or "ghost imaging" will disappear gradually over a period of time after the power has been switched off.

•Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave your monitor unattended.

•Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your LCD monitor will display unchanging static content.

•Severe” burn-in” or “after-image” or “ghost image” symptoms will not disappear and cannot be repaired.The damage mentioned above is not covered under your warranty.

Image appears distorted.Text is fuzzy or blurred.

•Set the PC’s display resolution to the same mode as monitor’s recommended screen native resolution.

Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots appears on the screen

•The remaining dots are normal characteristic of the liquid crystal used in today’s technology, Please refer the pixel policy for more detail.

The "power on" light is too strong and is disturbing

•You can adjust “power on” light using the power LED Setup in OSD main Controls.

For further assistance, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list and contact Philips customer service representative.

8.2 General FAQs

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

Ans.: Recommended resolution for this monitor: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz.

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

•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 labelled 'desktop area', move the sidebar to 1920 x 1080 pixels.

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

•Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz.

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

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

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

Ans.: Recommended refresh rate in LCD monitors is 60 Hz, In case of any disturbance on screen, you can set it up to 75 Hz 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)?

Ans.: 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

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Contents Troubleshooting & FAQs Table of Contents Operation Safety precautions and mainte- nanceNotational Descriptions Temperature 0-40C 32-95F Humidity 20-80% RHWeee Disposal of product and packing materialWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Install base stand Setting up the monitorInstallation Package contentsOFF Operating the monitorBasic and simple instruction on the control keys OSD MenuModel 236V3L Model 236V3L for 1A modelPress the release button to detach the base column Remove Base Stand and BaseRemove the Base Stand Setting up the monitor Philips SmartControl Lite Image OptimizationSmartContrast Start with Standard pane Adjust menu Color menu Image Optimization At startup will not load when this box is unchecked Disabled Exit Close SmartControl Lite Task Tray Menu Disabled YES Technical SpecificationsTFT-LCD LEDPackaging 100% recyclable Mtbf30,000hrs Environmental Rohs YES EpeatCabinet Color Black Finish Glossy/Texture Compliance and standards Regulatory ApprovalsSelective models, UL/cUL, BSMI, ISO9241-307 Resolution & Preset Modes 236V3L Power Management Definition Power ManagementOnly for selective models Regulatory InformationLead-free Product Brand owner offers take-back optionsGS EK1-20002009 GS mark requirement Epeat Electronic Product EnvironmentalCommission Federale de la Communication FCC Declaration Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice U.S. OnlyRegulatory Infomation Achtung Beim Aufstellen VarningVaroitus China RoHS Types of Pixel Defects Customer care and warrantPhilips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Pixels and Sub pixelsDark subpixel Black Dot DefectsProximity of Pixel Defects Total bright dot defects of all typesCustomer Care & Warranty CPS IBAFujitsu AL Shahd Computer L.L.C Contact Information for Apmea regionSatisfactory, you can do manual adjustments via the OSD menu TroubleshootingImage appears distorted.Text is fuzzy or blurred General FAQsQ10 Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and- Play? Q7 How should I clean the LCD surface?Troubleshooting & FAQs Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved
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