User manual PHILIPS 170B1A74

[. . . ] Philips 170B Electronic User's Manual file:///F|/180P/170B/index. htm [2000/7/17 12:52:19 PM] Safety & Troubleshooting Safety and Troubleshooting Information Safety Precautions and Maintenance · Installation Locations · Correct Handling of the LCD Monitor · FAQs · Troubleshooting · Regulatory Information · Other Related Information Safety precautions and maintenance WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards. Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor: q Unplug the monitor, if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time. q Unplug the monitor, if you need to clean it with a slightly damp cloth. Wiping the screen with a dry cloth is possible when the power is off. However, never use alcohol, solvents, or ammonia-based liquids. q q q q q q q q q Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally when following the instructions in this manual. [. . . ] USE 1024X768 FOR BEST RESULT or USE 1280X1024 FOR BEST RESULT -- One of these messages will show up at the top of the OSD main menu when the video signal input mode is not the recommended one. solution: For best performance, reset display. 7. MUTE ON file:///F|/180P/170B/product/product. htm (8 of 11) [2000/7/17 12:52:40 PM] 170B Product Information or MUTE OFF These signals appear to indicate audio status after the mute button has been pressed. 8. SECOND VIDEO IS NOT AVAILABLE -- This message appears when a user selects a second unavailable video source from the OSD from the INPUT SIGNAL SELECTION menu. -- On systems with both analog and digital output, this screen may appear when a signal other than the default signal type is received. Solution: Use hard keys to switch signal input defautls. 9. THIS IS THE BEST PICTURE SHAPE file:///F|/180P/170B/product/product. htm (9 of 11) [2000/7/17 12:52:40 PM] 170B Product Information --This message is displayed when a picture's size is manually extended to the largest screen display size with same video aspect ratio as the original picture. Picture size can continue to be enlarged up to full screen size, but its aspect ratio will be distorted. Message appears on 17" and 18" LCD monitors when a user attempts to stretch beyond a 4:3 aspect ressolution (640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 or others) to full screen display. 10. ANALOG VIDEO INPUT SELECTED, USE OSD MENU TO CHANGE DEFAULT INPUT SLECTION -- This message appears when the default analog input signal has been selected. User can switch signal input through Input Selection in OSD menu. 11. DIGITAL VIDEO INPUT SELECTED, USE OSD MENU TO CHANGE DEFAULT INPUT SELECTION -- This message apears when a digital input signal has been selected. User can switc file:///F|/180P/170B/product/product. htm (10 of 11) [2000/7/17 12:52:40 PM] 170B Product Information RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///F|/180P/170B/product/product. htm (11 of 11) [2000/7/17 12:52:40 PM] Installing your LCD Monitor Installing your LCD Monitor Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description · Connecting to Your PC · Getting Started · Optimizing Performance Accessories (optional) : Installing the USB Hub · Installing the Protective Cover · Installing the Wall Mount Kit Front View UP and DOWN buttons are used when adjusting the OSD of your monitor file:///F|/180P/170B/install/install. htm (1 of 2) [2000/7/17 12:52:41 PM] Installing your LCD Monitor LEFT and RIGHT buttons, like the UP and DOWN buttons, are also used in adjusting the OSD of your monitor. When the UP and DOWN arrow buttons are pressed, the adjustment controls for the BRIGHTNESS will show up. . OK button which when pressed will take you to the OSD controls POWER button switches your monitor on Automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical position, phase and clock setting. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Optimizing Performance q For best performance, ensure that your display settings are set at 1024x768@60Hz (for 14"/15") or 1280x1024, 60Hz (for 17"/18"). Note: You can check the current display settings by pressing the OSD "OK" button once. The current display mode is shown on the item called RESOLUTION. q You can also install the Flat Panel Adjust (FP Adjust) program, a program for getting the best performance out of your monitor, included in this CD. A step-by-step instructions is provided to guide you through the installtion process. Click on the link to know more about this program. More about FPadjust Program RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///F|/180P/170B/install/install. htm (2 of 2) [2000/7/17 12:52:41 PM] Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description · Accessory Pack · Connecting to Your PC · Getting Started · Optimizing Performance Accessories (optional) : Installing the USB Hub · Installing the Protective Cover · Installing the Wall Mount Kit Accessory Pack Unpack all the parts. 1) Power Cable (socket may differ for different countries) 2) Macintosh Adapter (optional) 3) VGA Signal Cable file:///F|/180P/170B/install/connect. htm (1 of 6) [2000/7/17 12:53:55 PM] Connecting to Your PC 4) E-DFU package with Quick Setup Guide, Using Your Monitor Manual, and CD-ROM. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Connecting to Your PC file:///F|/180P/170B/install/connect. htm (2 of 6) [2000/7/17 12:53:55 PM] Connecting to Your PC 1) To remove the back cover, press up to disengage the clips on each side, then pull and lift. 2) Remove the plastic ring from the hinge file:///F|/180P/170B/install/connect. htm (3 of 6) [2000/7/17 12:53:55 PM] Connecting to Your PC 3) Plug in the video cable into VGA or DVI-D connector. 4) Cover the cables with the plastic ring and put the ring back on the hinge NOTE: If you use an Apple MacintoshTM, you need to connect the special Mac adapter to one end of the monitor signal cable file:///F|/180P/170B/install/connect. htm (4 of 6) [2000/7/17 12:53:55 PM] Connecting to Your PC 5) Replace the back cover on the monitor file:///F|/180P/170B/install/connect. htm (5 of 6) [2000/7/17 12:53:55 PM] Connecting to Your PC 6) Connect to Your PC 6. 1 Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable. 6. 2 Connect the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer. 6. 3 Plug the power cord of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet. [. . . ] Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call. TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U. S. A. , PUERTO RICO OR U. S. Contact the Philips Customer Care Center phone number listed below for product assistance and procedures for servicing: Philips Customer Care Center (800) 835-3506 or (423) 475-0280 (In U. S. A. , Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands, all implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty. But, because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you. ) TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA. . . [. . . ]