Frequently Asked Questions
Energy Saving:
MPRII: No requirement.
TCO92: Standby mode < 30W, Off mode < 8W
TCO95: Standby mode < 30W, Off mode < 8W
TCO99: Standby mode < 15W, Off mode < 5W
TCO'03:Standby mode < 15W, Off mode < 5W
Visual Ergonomics:
MPRII: No requirement.
TCO92: No requirement.
TCO95: Set ergonomic rules including minimum contrast level, flicker and jitter.
TCO99: Tightened TCO95 rules.
TCO'03: Tighten TCO99 rule for CRT and new requirement of screen color for TFT LCD Monitors.
Ecology:
MPRII: No requirement.
TCO92: No requirement.
TCO95: Set general ecological standards including recycling preparation, environmental policy and environmental certification.
TCO99: Further tightened TCO95 norms. TCO'03:Require the recycling information to users.
10. How do I enable the energy saving function?
Go to 'My Computer' and select 'Control Panel' followed by 'Monitor Control.' Select "All default selection' and choose your Philips monitor model from the default driver list. Plug and Play will automatically enable the EPA tick box for you. In DOS or Windows 3.1, you must first make sure your PC supports power saving.
11. What is refresh rate?
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