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Getting Started

Getting Started

Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description • Connecting to Your PC • Remove and Re-install the Base • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance • Accessories (optional)

Getting Started

Use the information file ( .inf) for Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP or later

The built-in VESA DDC2B feature in Philips Monitors supports Plug & Play requirements for Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP. This information file ( .inf) should be installed in order that your Philips monitor can be enabled from the 'Monitor' dialog box in Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP and the Plug & Play application can be activated. The installation procedure based on Windows '95 OEM Release 2 , 98 , Me, XP and 2000 is specified as follows.

For Windows 95

1.Start Windows '95

2.Click on the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click on 'Control Panel'.

3.Double click on the 'Display' Icon.

4.Select the 'Settings' tab then click on 'Advanced...'.

5.Select the 'Monitor' button, point to 'Change...' then click on 'Have Disk...'.

6.Click on the 'Browse...' button, select the appropriate drive F: ( CD-ROM Drive) then click on the 'OK' button.

7.Click on the 'OK' button then select your monitor model and click on the 'OK'.

8.Click on the 'Close' button.

For Windows 98

1.Start Windows 98

2.Click on the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click on 'Control Panel'.

3.Double click on the 'Display' Icon.

4.Select the 'Settings' tab then click on 'Advanced...'.

5.Select the 'Monitor' button, point to 'Change...' then click on 'Next'

6.Select 'Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can choose the driver you want.' then click on 'Next' and then click on 'Have Disk...'.

7.Click on the 'Browse...' button, select the appropriate drive F: ( CD-ROM Drive) then click on the 'OK' button.

8.Click on the 'OK' button then select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button.

9.Click on the 'Finish' button then the 'Close' button.

For Windows Me

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File///D/K1/english/180p2b/index.htm 3/26/2003 105810 AM Safety and Troubleshooting Information Safety precautions and maintenance Installation Locations About This Guide About This ManualNotational Descriptions Return to TOP Technical Specifications Product FeaturesProduct Information Resolution & Preset Modes Video Automatic Power Saving Vesa Mode Video Sync Power Used LED color Physical Specifications Pin Assignment NoPin. Assignment Product Views Physical Function Swivel Installing your LCD Monitor Front View Product Description Rear View Optimizing Performance Description of the On Screen Display On-Screen DisplayOSD Tree Page Digital signal input Page Customer Care & Warranty North America Canada USA Color temperature Glossary Energy Star Computers Programme Device Vertical refresh rate Installing Your LCD monitor driver Download and Print Printing instructions Installing FPadjust Program To install FPadjust Program FAQs Frequently Asked Questions General FAQs FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Screen Adjustments Compatibility with other Peripherals LCD Panel Technology FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Ergonomics, Ecology, and Safety Standards Return to TOP Troubleshooting Screen is too bright or too dark Regulatory Information TCO95/99 Information What does labelling involve? Environmental Requirements Flame retardants TCO03 Information Option, only available for TCO03 version Recycling Information for Customers Mailjob.chiu@philips.com CE Declaration of Conformity Energy Star Declaration Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice U.S. Only Commission Federale de la Communication FCC Declaration EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only Vcci Notice Japan Only MIC Notice South Korea Only Class B ITEClass B Device Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice North Europe Nordic Countries Information Placering/Ventilation Paikka/IlmankiertoPlassering/Ventilasjon Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only End-of-Life Disposal Ergonomie Hinweis nur DeutschlandInformation for UK only How to connect a plug Lead not simply over the three wires Information for Users in the U. S Other Related InformationInformation for Users outside the U.S Philips Pixel Defect Policy Philips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect PolicyPixels and Subpixels Types of Pixel Defects Proximity of Pixel Defects Pixel Defect Tolerances Black DOT Acceptable Level Defects Total bright or Black dot defects Or fewer All types Connecting to Your PC Accessory Pack Connecting to Your PC Page Return to TOP Condition Remove and Re-install the BaseRemove the Base Re-install the Base Unscrew the four screws of the base Return to TOP Getting Started Getting Started For Windows XP Return to TOP Accessories optional Accessories optional USB Hub Multimedia Base VG3P31 Protective Cover Take off the cover Slide into USB tray on rear side of baseProtect the LCD screen of your Philips LCD monitor Accessories optional Multimedia Base Accessories optional Accessories optional Return to TOP Your International Philips F1rst Choice Warranty Thank you for purchasing this Philips monitor Your International Guarantee Limited Warranty Computer Monitor WHO is COVERED? What is COVERED? Before Requesting Service Philips Customer Care Center, P. O. Box 2976, Longview, TX F1rst Choice Contact Information Consumer Information Centers Eastern Europe Argentina Canada Fax 21-656 NEW Zealand Phone 91-20-712 2048 ext Fax 91-20-712 Hong Kong Domestic toll free 1-800-10-PHILIPS or 1-800-10-744 Korea Africa Dubai