Philips 196E3L SmartControl Lite FAQs, Run Windows Update and updated monitor and/or video driver

8.Troubleshooting & FAQs

8.2 SmartControl Lite FAQs

Q1. I change the monitor on a PC to a different one and the SmartControl Lite becomes un-usable, what do I do?

Ans.: Restart your PC and see if SmartControl Lite can work. Otherwise, you will need to remove and re-install SmartControl Lite to ensure proper driver is installed.

Q2. The SmartControl Lite functions worked well before, but it does not work anymore, what can I do?

Ans.: If the following actions were executed, the monitor driver may need to be re-installed.

•Changed video graphic adapter to another one

•Updated video driver

•Activities on OS, such as service pack or patch

•Run Windows Update and updated monitor and/or video driver

•Windows was booted with the monitor power off or disconnected.To find out, please right click My Computer and click on Properties->Hardware-> Device Manager. If you see "Plug and Play Monitor" shows under Monitor, then you need to re-install. Simply remove SmartControl Lite and re-install it.

Q3. After installing SmartControl Lite, when clicking on SmartControl Lite tab, nothing shows up after a while or a failure message shows, what happened?

Ans.: It might be your graphic adaptor is not compatible with the SmartControl Lite. If your graphic adaptor is one of the above mentioned brands, try to download the most updated graphic adaptor driver from corresponding companies’ web site. Install the driver. Remove SmartControl Lite and re-install it once more.

If it is still not working, we are sorry that the graphic adaptor is not supported. Please

visit Philips website and check if an updated SmartControl Lite driver is available.

Q4. When I click on Product Information, only partial information is shown, what happened?

Ans.: It might be your graphic card adaptor driver is not the most updated version which fully supporting DDC/CI interface. Please try to download the most updated graphic adaptor driver from corresponding companies’ web site. Install the driver. Remove SmartControl Lite and re-install it once more.

Q5. I forgot my PIN for Theft Deterrence Function.What can I do?

Ans.: Philips Service center has a right to ask for legitimate identification and authorization, in order to establish ownership of the monitor.

Please note that the anti-theft deterrence function is provided as a convenient free option. Managing PIN numbers is the sole responsibility of the individual user or the organization who sets it.

In case the PIN number is forgotten, Philips service center can re-set it for you at a nominal charge after verification of ownership. Please note that this activity is not covered by standard warranty terms.

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