Philips 170X Ecology, How do I enable the energy saving function?, What is refresh rate?

Frequently Asked Questions

Visual Ergonomics: MPRII: No requirement. TCO92: No requirement.

TCO95: Set ergonomic rules including minimum contrast level, flicker and jitter.

TCO99: Tightened TCO95 rules.

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.

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?

"Refresh rate" describes the number of times an entire screen is vertically scanned each second. In other words: If a monitor's refresh rate is 85 Hz, its screen is refreshed - or vertically scanned - 85 times per second. A higher the refresh rate means better image stability and less flicker. A high refresh rate helps users who work long hours in front of a monitor avoid eye fatigue and stress. To change the refresh rate, go into "Start/Settings / Control Pannel / Display / Properties / Setting/Advance/Adaptor" Windows settings of the computer, the monitor will automatically adjust itself to the video card.

12. Why does the picture on the screen appear to flicker?

A low refresh rate or electrical interference typically causes flickering in the picture. Possible solutions include the following:

●Verify that the proper drivers are installed for your video card¡ª

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