Philips 298P4 SmartContrast, Philips SmartControl Premium, Off No optimization by SmartImage

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3. Image Optimization

Game: Turn on over drive circuit for best response time, reduce jaggy edges for fast moving objects on screen, enhance contrast ratio for bright and dark scheme, this profile delivers the best gaming experience for gamers.

Economy: Under this profile, brightness, contrast are adjusted and backlighting finetuned for just right display of everyday office applications and lower power consumption.

SmartUniformity: Fluctuations in brightness and color on different parts of a screen are a common phenomenon among LCD monitors. Typical uniformity is measured around 75-80%. By enabling Philips SmartUniformity feature, display uniformity is increased to above 95%. This produces more consistent and true images.

Off: No optimization by SmartImage.

3.2 SmartContrast

What is it?

Unique technology that dynamically analyzes displayed content and automatically optimizes a Monitor's contrast ratio for maximum visual clarity and viewing enjoyment, stepping up backlighting for clearer, crisper and brighter images or dimming backlighting for clear display of images on dark backgrounds.

Why do I need it?

You want the very best visual clarity and viewing comfort for every type of content. SmartContrast dynamically controls contrast and adjusts backlighting for clear, crisp, bright gaming and video images or displays clear, readable text for office work. By reducing your monitor's power consumption, you save on energy costs and extend the lifetime of your monitor.

How does it work?

When you activate SmartContrast, it will analyse the content you are displaying in real time to

adjust colors and control backlight intensity.This function will dynamically enhance contrast for a great entertainment experience when viewing videos or playing games.

3.3 Philips SmartControl Premium

The new SmartControl Premium software by Philips allows you to control your monitor via an easy to use on-screen graphic interface. Complicated adjustments are a thing of the past as this user friendly software guides you through finetuning resolution, Color calibration, Clock/Phase adjustments, RGB White point adjustment, etc.

Equipped with latest technology in core algorithm for fast processing and response, this Windows 7 compliant eye catching animated Icon based software is ready to enhance your experience with Philips monitors!

Installation

Follow the instruction and complete the installation.

You can launch after installation is completed.

If you want to launch later, you can either click the shortcut on desktop or toolbar.

First launch -Wizard

The first time after installation of SmartControl Premium, it will automatically go to Wizard for first time launch.

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Contents Troubleshooting & FAQs Table of Contents Operation Safety precautions and maintenanceNotational Descriptions Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Disposal of product and packing materialInstallation Setting up the monitorPackage contents 298P4 298X4Connecting to your computer Depending on the capabilities of your Office, Photo, Movie, Game Operating the monitorBasic and simple instruction on the control keys For example, if you selected Audio Source asIndependent audio playback, regardless of video input Height adjustment Resolution notificationOSD Menu SwivelWith the ultra high resolution Philips Why do I need it?How to enable MultiView by hotkey? Connectivity in a comfortable wayMultiView selection menu appears Press or button to select By-side of another signalDetected PbP Picture by PictureTop-Left Top-Right Swap a and B source in PbP modeOff Stop MultiView function Bottom-LeftRemove the Base Assembly for Vesa Mounting Image Optimization What is it?SmartImage How does it work?Philips SmartControl Premium SmartContrastOff No optimization by SmartImage First launch -WizardImage Optimization Color menu Eco Power menu Options menu OptionAuto Pivot Image Optimization Image Optimization SmartDesktop Task Tray Menu DisabledSmartDesktop Guide Other alternative path Vista Image Optimization Into three evenly sized vertical regions SmartDesktop Partition DefinitionsCenter Partition 3 horizontal bottom Center Partition 1 horizontal bottom Vertical Split LeftBottom Horizontal SplitRight side Vertical Even Split Into four evenly sized regionsJapanese, Korean Technical SpecificationsPower298P4QAJEB Mtbf Crystalclear Resolution & Preset ModesPower Management Definition298P4QJEB Power ManagementRegulatory Information User mode is used for TCO Certified complianceLead-free Product Luminance uniformity, color rendition and image stabilityLow energy consumption to minimize climate impact Reflecting environmental, social and economic responsibilityThis product is in conformity with the following standards Epeat Electronic Product EnvironmentalBenefits of Epeat Commission Federale de la Communication FCC Declaration Energy Star Declaration 298P4QJEB,298X4QJABReorient or relocate the receiving antenna EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only 298P4QJEB,298X4QJAB Plassering/Ventilasjon Paikka/IlmankiertoAuf der Rückwand des Gerätes befindet sich Nur original-Ersatzteile verwendet werdenChina RoHS EU Energy Label298P4QJEB,298X4QJABPhilips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Customer care and warrantyPixels and Sub pixels Types of Pixel DefectsProximity of Pixel Defects Black Dot DefectsTotal bright dot defects of all types Dark subpixelCustomer Care & Warranty Hungary Profi Service +36 1 814 8080General Bulgaria LAN ServiceLatvia ServiceNet LV Lithuania UAB ServicenetAustralia Contact Information for China1300 360 Mon.~Fri am-530pm 0800 Mon.~Fri am-530pm Hong KongTechnostar Service Chain Solutions ,IncVietnam Minh City Branch Philippines EA Global SupplySatisfactory, you can do manual adjustments via the OSD menu TroubleshootingReconnect your USB peripherals SmartControl Premium FAQsImage appears distorted.Text is fuzzy or blurred Theft Deterence is Enabled General FAQs Q10 Are Philips monitors Plug-and-Play? Q9 Can I connect my monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac?Multiview FAQs Daisy Chain FAQs