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Philips 220VW8 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

Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s Manual 220VW8RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Safety and Troubleshooting InformationSafety precautions and maintenance Installation Locations FAQs Troubleshooting Regulatory InformationRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Installation LocationsGeneral FAQs FAQs Frequently Asked QuestionsGeneral FAQs Q What is the Auto function? RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Screen AdjustmentsRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Compatibility with other PeripheralsRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE LCD Panel TechnologyRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Q Why is vertical frequency of 60Hz optimal for an LCD monitor?Q Why is there no flicker on an LCD Monitor? Q What kind of wide-angle technology is available? How does it work?RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety StandardsMore information is provided in the Regulatory Information section No Picture Power LED not lit No Picture Power LED is amber or yellow TroubleshootingCommon Problems Having this problemVertical flicker appears Imaging ProblemsAn after-image remains after the power has been turned off Display position is incorrect Image vibrates on the screenused in today’s technology Green, red, blue, dark, and white dotsremains The remaining dots are normalModel ID 220VW8 Model No HWS8220Q Regulatory InformationPolish Center for Testing and Certification Notice WEEE China RoHS Troubleshooting Other Related InformationRETURN 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 PAGEMIC Notice South Korea Only Polish Center for Testing and Certification NoticeVCCI Notice Japan Only Class B ITEPlacering/Ventilation ADVARSEL North Europe Nordic Countries InformationPlacering/Ventilation VARNING Ergonomie Hinweis nur Deutschland Paikka/Ilmankierto VAROITUSPlassering/Ventilasjon ADVARSEL BSMI Notice Taiwan OnlyWARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED How to connect a plugEnd-of-Life Disposal Information for UK onlyWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOWBLUE - NEUTRAL N BROWN - LIVE L GREEN & YELLOW - EARTH E RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE China RoHSRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE For units set at 115 Other Related InformationSafety and Troubleshooting FAQs Information for Users in the U. SAbout This Guide About This ManualAbout This Guide Notational Descriptions2007 Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGESmartImage Lite Selective Models Product InformationProduct Features 220VW8SmartResponse Selective Models Product SCANNING Technical SpecificationsLead-free Product LCD PANELThis data is subject to change without notice Optical characteristicsResolution & Preset Modes 24 user definable modesResolution Automatic Power SavingPower Management Definition V-sync Power Used LED colorThis data is subject to change without notice Physical SpecificationsPin Assignment RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGEFront View Product Description AssignmentAssignment Product ViewsRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Physical Function1 Tilt RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGETypes of Pixel Defects Philips Pixel Defect PolicyPhilips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Pixels and Sub pixelsMODEL Proximity of Pixel DefectsBRIGHT DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVELTOTAL DOT DEFECTS BLACK DOT DEFECTSACCEPTABLE LEVEL MODELPhilips SmartControl SmartManage & SmartControl Selective ModelsSmartManage Features and Benefits IntroductionClick on Settings tab, and click on Advanced button Philips monitors supporting DDC/CI interface 2. InstallationHow to download SmartControl Installation file 3. Accessing SmartControlGeneral Product InformationRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Page Front View Product Description Installing Your LCD MonitorFront View Produt Description Connecting to Your PC 2 MENURETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE More about FPsetup4.3.exeOptimizing Performance RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE3.Put whole unit horizontally 1.Put base on the desk andinsert whole unit into base verticallyRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PCAccessory Pack Power cord3 Cable management 4Connect to PC RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE 1 AC power input 2 VGA input 3 Kensington anti-thief lock4 Set your Monitor at 1680x1050@60Hz for best performance 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 Advanced9. Click on the Open button, then click on the OK button 4. Select the Settings tab then click on Advanced5. Select the Settings tab then click on the Advanced button 7. Click on the Driver tab and then click on Update Driver... button1. Start Windows Vista 4. Choose Device Manager and Click on Update device drivers6. Click on Update Driver Software For Windows VistaThe OSD Tree On-Screen DisplayWhat is the On-Screen Display? Description of the On Screen DisplayPage Page Page RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE 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 OSDMIDDLE EAST Dubai Egypt Customer Care & WarrantyNORTH AMERICA Canada USA What is excluded? Your Philips F1rst Choice WarrantyWhat is covered? Just a phone call away Just a click awayFree of Charge F1rst Choice Contact InformationJust a click away Your Guarantee in Central and Eastern EuropeWhat is covered? What is excluded?Just a phone call away Eastern Europe Consumer Information CentersHUNGARY BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINACROATIA ESTONIASLOVAKIA LITHUANIAROMANIA SERBIA & MONTENEGROUKRAINE Latin AmericaRUSSIA TURKEYPARAGUAY CHILECOLOMBIA MEXICOURUGUAY CanadaPacific AsiaINDIA BANGLADESHCHINA HONG KONGMALAYSIA INDONESIAKOREA TAIWAN PAKISTANPHILIPPINES SINGAPOREMOROCCO AfricaMiddle East THAILANDCenters or via Your International GuaranteePage WHAT IS EXCLUDED? Your Philips F1rst Choice WarrantyUSALIMITED WARRANTY Computer Monitor WHAT IS COVERED?TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS Where IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?Where CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION? Before Requesting ServiceMODEL # SERIAL # TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA877 835-1838 or 919 Just a phone call away Amorphous silicon a-Si 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 Active matrixContrast Color temperatureChromaticity CIE Commission International de IEclairageEnergy Star Computers Program Embedded Power SupplyFPadjust Program Digital Visual Interface DVIRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE IPS In Plane SwitchingGamma GrayscalePixel LCD liquid crystal displayLiquid crystal LuminanceSmartImage Lite Refresh rateResponse Time SmartControlTFTthin film transistor SmartTouch controlsStand-alone audio function sRGBRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE USB or Universal Serial BusVertical refresh rate RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGEDownload and Printing Instructions Installing FPadjust Program Download and PrintInstalling Your LCD monitor driver Installing your LCD monitor driverFPsetup4.3.exe Installing FPadjust ProgramTo install FPadjust Program Click on the link or icon to install FPadjustment Program. or