Philips 166V3L user manual General FAQs, Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark

Page 34

8.Troubleshooting & FAQs

v 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

v 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.

v 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.

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

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

v 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.

v 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

v 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

v 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: 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz.

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

v 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 1366 x 768 pixels.

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

v Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz.

v Shut down your computer, disconnect your

old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor.

v 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

32

Page 33 Page 35
Image 34
Page 33 Page 35
Contents Troubleshooting & FAQs Table of Contents Maintenance Safety precautions and mainte- nanceOperation Notational Descriptions ‡ Temperature 0-40C 32-95FService ‡ Humidity 20-80% RHDisposal of product and packing material Waste Electrical and Electronic EquipmentPackage contents Setting up the monitorInstallation Install base standOperating the monitor OFFModel 166V3L for 1A model OSD MenuModel 166V3L Basic and simple instruction on the control keysPhysical Function Tilt Resolution notificationRemove Base Stand and Base Remove the Base StandSetting up the monitor SmartContrast Image OptimizationPhilips SmartControl Lite Start with Standard pane Adjust menu Color menu Image Optimization At startup will not load when this box is unchecked Disabled  Technical Support displays the tech support  Tune Display Opens the SmartControl Lite control panel Exit Close SmartControl Lite Task Tray Menu Disabled Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type Technical SpecificationsBacklight 30,000hrs Environmental Packaging 100% recyclable7HFKQLFDO6SHFLÀFDWLRQV Hz analog input Resolution & Preset ModesMaximum Resolution Hz digital input166V3LA Power ManagementPower Management Definition 166V3LThis product is in conformity with the following standards Regulatory InformationEpeat Electronic  EN61000-3-22006 Limits for Harmonic Current Emission Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC LogoRegulatory Infomation Paikka/Ilmankierto Placering/VentilationPlassering/Ventilasjon Regulatory Infomation Pixels and Sub pixels Customer care and warrantPhilips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Types of Pixel DefectsAdjacent dark subpixels Total bright dot defects of all typesDark subpixel Total black dot defects of all typesCustomer Care & Warranty Topaz-Service Company +38 044 245 73 Russia Bulgaria LAN Service Lithuania UAB Servicenet BelarusContact Information for Apmea region AL Shahd Computer L.L.CTroubleshooting  Make sure the computer is turned onQ2 What is the recommended refresh rate for LCD monitor? General FAQsPower on light is too strong and is disturbing Image appears blurred, indistinct or too darkQ6 Is the LCD screen resistant to scratches? Q4 How do I adjust the resolution?Q7 How should I clean the LCD surface? Q10 Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and- Play?Troubleshooting & FAQs Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved
Top Page Image Contents