FAQs Frequently Asked Questions, General FAQs | Philips 190S1CB/00

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

•Safety and Troubleshooting

•General FAQs

•Compatibility with Other Peripherals

•LCD Panel Technology

•Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards

•Troubleshooting

•Regulatory Information

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

General FAQs

Q1: When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video mode'?

A:Recommended resolution for Philips 19": 1440x900 @60Hz.

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

2.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 labeled 'desktop area', move the slidebar to 1440x900 pixels (19").

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

4.Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1440x900@60Hz (19").

5.Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor.

6.Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC.

Q2: What does the recommended refresh rate for LCD monitor?

A:Recommended refresh rate in LCD monitors is 60Hz, In case of any disturbance on screen, you can set it up to 75Hz 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)?

A: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 drivers (.inf and .icm files) or a driver disk when you first install your monitor. Follow the instructions to insert the ( companion CD-ROM) included in this package. Monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files) will be installed automatically.

Q4: How do I adjust the resolution?

file:///F/manual spec/813/spec/cd/Q70G900281311B 190S1/190S1 CD/lcd/manual/ENGLISH/190S1/safety/saf_faq.htm（第 1／4 页）2009-8-13 14:54:21

Image 4

Philips 190S1CB/00 user manual FAQs Frequently Asked Questions, General FAQs

Contents

Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s Manual Safety and Troubleshooting Information Safety precautions and maintenanceMaintenance Operation Service Return to TOP General FAQs FAQs Frequently Asked QuestionsQ2 What does the recommended refresh rate for LCD monitor? Q5 What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments? Q7 How should I clean the LCD surface?Q8Can I change the color setting of my monitor? Q6 Will the LCD screen be resistant to scratches? Compatibility with other Peripherals LCD Panel TechnologyQ9 Can the Philips LCD Monitor be mounted on the wall? Q11 Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and-Play? Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards Common Problems Imaging Problems Vertical flicker appears Return to TOP TCO03 Information Recycling Information for Customers Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE Epeat CE Declaration of Conformity Energy Star Declaration Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Declaration of Conformity Commission Federale de la Communication FCC Declaration EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice North Europe Nordic Countries Information Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Ergonomie Hinweis nur Deutschland End-of-Life Disposal China RoHS Regulatory Information Lead-free guarantee About This Guide About This ManualNotational Descriptions Return to TOP What is it? Product Information Your LCD monitor SmartImage Product Information What is it? Why do I need it?SmartContrast How does it work? SmartSaturate Technical SpecificationsSmartSharpness Connectivity Weight Resolution & Preset Modes Factory preset modes Product Views Physical Function Tilt Swivel 190S1CB/190S1CS models Height adjustment190S1CB/190S1CS models Page Philips Pixel Defect Policy Philips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Proximity of Pixel Defects Bright DOT Defects Acceptable Level 190S1 Return to TOP SmartControl II Selective Models Start with Standard pane Adjust menu First launch -Wizard Display in Digital Color menu White Point Yes First color Calibration Screen SmartControl SmartControl Click on No button takes user to the following screen Disable Theft button opens the following pane SmartControl SmartControl SmartControl Context Sensitive menu Task Tray Menu Disabled Return to TOP Page Installing Your LCD Monitor Front View Product Description Rear View Optimizing Performance Return to TOP Connecting to Your PC Return to TOP Page Attach the Base 190S1CB/190S1CS models Remove the base stand Remove the base Condition Base Return to TOP Page For Windows Getting StartedFor Windows XP For Windows Vista On-Screen Display Description of the On Screen Display OSD Tree Resolution notification Customer Care & Warranty North America Canada USA Your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty Thank you for purchasing this Philips monitor Just a click away Just a phone call away F1rst Choice Contact Information Your Guarantee in Central and Eastern Europe Just a click away Philips Service and Consumer Information Centers Consumer Information Centers Eastern Europe Croatia Latvia Latin America Pacific Hong KONG/Macau Malaysia Thailand Africa Your International Guarantee Limited Warranty Computer Monitor Your Philips F1rst Choice WarrantyUSAClick here to access the Warranty Registration Card Before Requesting Service To GET Warranty Service in Canada Just a phone call away Installing Your LCD monitor driver Download and Print Printing instructions