FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q:What is the difference between LightFrameTM 1, LightFrameTM 2 and LightFrameTM 3?

A:LightFrameTM 1 was the very first generation of the LightFrameTM feature introduced by Philips. In that version the user needs to manually turn on/off the feature and select the window or area to apply it to.

LightFrameTM 2 offers the automatic detection in Internet Explorer on top of the LightFrameTM 1 functions. With this feature LightFrameTM will automatically scan a web page in Internet Explorer, find the largest picture and enhance it.

LightFrameTM 3 offers everything that LightFrameTM 2 has but now with the possibility to enhance multiple pictures at the same time. So in a web page LightFrameTM will find all the pictures and enhance them simultaneously or in a photo viewing application you can enhance multiple photos at once. Furthermore LightFrameTM 3 comes with an easy to activate full screen function. This is especially handy for games and movies. Just one click on the full screen button and LightFrameTM enhances your total monitor.

Q:Can I upgrade my current Philips monitor to LightFrameTM 3?

A:No. For LightFrameTM 3 Philips developed special hardware which is build into the monitor. Therefore upgrading from LightFrameTM 1 or 2 to 3 is not possible. It is however possible to upgrade your LightFrameTM 1 monitor to LightFrameTM 2 by installing the LightFrameTM 2 software.

Q:Can I install LightFrameTM 3 over an older version?

A:When you install LightFrameTM 3 the setup wizard will scan your system to check if you have an older version installed. If so, the setup wizard will remove that version before continuing with the installation of the new version. Please be aware that for LightFrameTM 3 you also need a monitor which is capable of running the LightFrameTM 3 feature.

Q:How many windows can I enhance at the same time?

A:In LightFrameTM 3 it is possible to enhance up to 7 windows at the same time. It is however important to understand that when other windows, toolbars or menus overlap the enhanced windows, the maximum number of enhanced windows can be less.

Q:How many pictures can LightFrameTM enhance in Internet Explorer?

A:In Internet Explorer LightFrameTM 3 can enhance up to 14 pictures at the same time.

LightFrameTM 3 filters the pictures it finds based on the minimum size of the picture therefore it may happen that some pictures are not enhanced when you open a web page.

Q:Can I enhance two or more area's at the same time?

A:Yes. With LightFrameTM 3 you have the possibility to select several windows with pictures and videos and enhance them at the same time.

Q:Some times my mouse changes to a light bulb with a plus sign and sometimes with a minus sign. What is the difference?

A:The mouse pointer in the shape of a light bulb indicates that LightFrameTM is ready to accept a selection from you for which window should be enhanced.

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