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Philips 200AW8 user manual LCD liquid crystal display, Liquid crystal, Luminance, Pixel, Polarizer

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LCD (liquid crystal display)

A display composed of liquid crystal suspended between two transparent sheets. The display is composed thousands of pixels which can be turned on or off with electrical stimulation. Thus, colorful images/texts can be generated.

Liquid crystal

The compound found in liquid crystal displays. Liquid crystal reacts predictably when electrically stimulated. This makes it the ideal compound to turn LCD pixels "on" or "off." Liquid crystal is sometimes abbreviated as LC.

Luminance

A measure of the brightness or luminous intensity of light, usually expressed in units of Candelas per square meter (cd/m2) or foot Lamberts. 1 fL=3.426 cd/m2.

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Nit

A unit of luminance equal to 1 cd/m2 or 0.292 ftL.

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Pixel

PICture Element; the smallest element on a computerized CRT or LCD image, and hence a display.

Polarizer

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Contents

200AW8 Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s ManualSafety precautions and maintenance Safety and Troubleshooting InformationInstallation Locations FAQs Troubleshooting Regulatory Information RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Installation LocationsRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE General FAQs FAQs Frequently Asked QuestionsGeneral FAQs Q What is the Auto function? Screen Adjustments RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGECompatibility with other Peripherals RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGELCD Panel Technology RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGEQ What kind of wide-angle technology is available? How does it work? Q Why is vertical frequency of 60Hz optimal for an LCD monitor?Q Why is there no flicker on an LCD Monitor? RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGEMore information is provided in the Regulatory Information section Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety StandardsRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Having this problem TroubleshootingCommon Problems No Picture Power LED not lit No Picture Power LED is amber or yellowDisplay position is incorrect Image vibrates on the screen Imaging ProblemsAn after-image remains after the power has been turned off Vertical flicker appearsremains characteristic of the liquid crystalGreen, red, blue, dark, and white dots The remaining dots are normalWEEE China RoHS Troubleshooting Other Related Information Regulatory InformationPolish Center for Testing and Certification Notice Model ID 200AW8 Model No HWS8200QRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Declaration of Conformity RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGERETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Commission Federale de la Communication FCC DeclarationEN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGEClass B ITE Polish Center for Testing and Certification NoticeVCCI Notice Japan Only MIC Notice South Korea OnlyPlacering/Ventilation VARNING North Europe Nordic Countries InformationPlacering/Ventilation ADVARSEL BSMI Notice Taiwan Only Paikka/Ilmankierto VAROITUSPlassering/Ventilasjon ADVARSEL Ergonomie Hinweis nur DeutschlandInformation for UK only How to connect a plugEnd-of-Life Disposal WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHEDBLUE - NEUTRAL N BROWN - LIVE L GREEN & YELLOW - EARTH E symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOWWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE China RoHSRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Information for Users in the U. S Other Related InformationSafety and Troubleshooting FAQs For units set at 115Notational Descriptions About This ManualAbout This Guide About This GuideRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE 2006 Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV200AW8 Product InformationProduct Features SmartImage Lite Selective ModelsSmartResponse Selective Models Product LCD PANEL Technical SpecificationsLead-free Product SCANNINGAudio Selective Models Optical characteristicsResolution & Preset Modes 24 user definable modesPower Used Automatic Power SavingPower Management Definition ResolutionSignal Physical SpecificationsSignal SignalProduct Views AssignmentAssignment Front View Product Description1 Tilt RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGEPixels and Sub pixels Philips Pixel Defect PolicyPhilips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Types of Pixel DefectsACCEPTABLE LEVEL Proximity of Pixel DefectsBRIGHT DOT DEFECTS MODELMODEL BLACK DOT DEFECTSACCEPTABLE LEVEL TOTAL DOT DEFECTSIntroduction SmartManage & SmartControl Selective ModelsSmartManage Features and Benefits Philips SmartControlMicrosoft Windows 2000 and XP operation systems Product Information GeneralRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Page To switch monitor’s power on and off To access OSD menu Installing Your LCD MonitorFront View Produt Description Connecting to Your PC 2 MENUOptimizing Performance 1 AC power input 2 DVI-D input 3 VGA inputMore about FPsetup4.3.exe 4 Kensington anti-thief lock 5 PC Audio input 6 Speakervertically 1.Put base on the desk andinsert whole unit into base 3.Put whole unit horizontallyRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Power cord Connecting to Your PCAccessory Pack Connecting to Your PC3 Cable management 4Connect to PC 4 Kensington anti-thief lock 5 PC Audio input 1 AC power input 2 DVI-D input 3 VGA inputRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE 4. Select the Settings tab then click on Advanced Getting StartedFront View Product Description Setting Up and Connecting Your Monitor 4. Select the Settings tab then click on Advanced7. Click on the Driver tab and then click on Update Driver... button 4. Select the Settings tab then click on Advanced5. Select the Settings tab then click on the Advanced button 9. Click on the Open button, then click on the OK buttonFor Windows Vista 4. Choose Device Manager and Click on Update device drivers6. Click on Update Driver Software 1. Start Windows VistaDescription of the On Screen Display On-Screen DisplayWhat is the On-Screen Display? The OSD Treeonly available for Europe Model only available for Nafta Model only available for Asia Pacific Model Important with the use of sRGB is that the brightness and contrast of your monitor is fixed to a predefined setting as well as the color gamut. Therefore it is important to select the sRGB setting in the monitors OSD RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGENORTH AMERICA Canada USA Customer Care & WarrantyMIDDLE EAST Dubai Egypt What is covered? Your Philips F1rst Choice WarrantyWhat is excluded? Just a click away Just a phone call awayF1rst Choice Contact Information Free of ChargeWhat is excluded? Your Guarantee in Central and Eastern EuropeWhat is covered? Just a click awayJust a phone call away Consumer Information Centers Eastern EuropeESTONIA BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINACROATIA HUNGARYSERBIA & MONTENEGRO LITHUANIAROMANIA SLOVAKIATURKEY Latin AmericaRUSSIA UKRAINEMEXICO CHILECOLOMBIA PARAGUAYAsia CanadaPacific URUGUAYHONG KONG BANGLADESHCHINA INDIAKOREA INDONESIAMALAYSIA SINGAPORE PAKISTANPHILIPPINES TAIWANTHAILAND AfricaMiddle East MOROCCOYour International Guarantee Centers or viaPage This product must be shipped in at your expense for service LIMITED WARRANTY Computer MonitorThree Years Free Labor/Three Years Free Service on Parts WHAT IS COVERED?TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS Where CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?Before Requesting Service Philips Customer Care Center 877 835-1838 or 919Just a phone call away Active matrix GlossaryA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Amorphous silicon a-SiCIE Commission International de IEclairage Color temperatureChromaticity ContrastDigital Visual Interface DVI Embedded Power SupplyFPadjust Program Energy Star Computers ProgramGrayscale IPS In Plane SwitchingGamma RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGELuminance LCD liquid crystal displayLiquid crystal PixelSmartControl Refresh rateResponse Time SmartImage LitesRGB SmartTouch controlsStand-alone audio function TFTthin film transistorRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE USB or Universal Serial BusVertical refresh rate RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGEInstalling your LCD monitor driver Download and PrintInstalling Your LCD monitor driver Download and Printing Instructions Installing FPadjust ProgramClick on the link or icon to install FPadjustment Program. or Installing FPadjust ProgramTo installFPadjust Program FPsetup4.3.exe