Philips 196V4L Q4 How do I adjust the resolution?, Q6 Is the LCD screen resistant to scratches?

8.Troubleshooting & FAQs

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?

Ans.: Your video card/graphic driver and monitor together determine the available resolutions.You can select the desired resolution under Windows® Control Panel with the "Display properties".

Q5: What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments via OSD?

Ans.: Simply press the OK button, then select 'Reset' to recall all of the original factory settings.

Q6: Is the LCD screen resistant to scratches?

Ans.: In general it is recommended that the panel surface is not subjected to excessive shocks and is protected from sharp or blunt objects.When handling the monitor, make sure that there is no pressure or force applied to the panel surface side. This may affect your warranty conditions.

Q7: How should I clean the LCD surface?

Ans.: For normal cleaning, use a clean, soft cloth. For extensive cleaning, please use isopropyl alcohol. Do not use other solvents such as ethyl alcohol, ethanol, acetone, hexane, etc.

Q8: Can I change the color setting of my monitor?

Ans.: Yes, you can change your color setting through OSD control as the following procedures,

Press "OK" to show the OSD (On Screen Display) menu

Press "Down Arrow" to select the option "Color" then press "OK" to enter color setting, there are three settings as below.

1.Color Temperature;The two settings are 6500K and 9300K.With settings in the 6500K range the panel appears

"warm, with a red-white color tone", while a 9300K temperature yields "cool, bluewhite toning".

2.sRGB; this is a standard setting for ensuring correct exchange of colors between different device (e.g. digital cameras, monitors, printers, scanners, etc)

3.User Define; the user can choose his/ her preference color setting by adjusting red, green blue color.

Note

A measurement of the color of light radiated by an object while it is being heated.This measurement is expressed in terms of absolute scale, (degrees Kelvin). Lower Kevin temperatures such as 2004K are red; higher temperatures such as 9300K are blue. Neutral temperature is white, at 6504K.

Q9: Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac?

Ans.: Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are fully compatible with standard PCs, Macs and workstations.You may need a cable adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac system. Please contact your Philips sales representative for more information.

Q10: Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and- Play?

Ans.: Yes, the monitors are Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows 7/Vista/XP/NT, Mac OSX, Linux

Q11: What is Image Sticking, or Image Burn-in, or After Image, or Ghost Image in LCD panels?

Ans.: Uninterrupted display of still or static images over an extended period may cause "burn in", also known as "after- imaging" or "ghost imaging", on your screen. "Burn-in", "after-imaging", or "ghost imaging" is a well-known phenomenon in LCD panel technology. In most cases, the "burned in" or "atter-imaging" or "ghost

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