Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor: Unplug the monitor, if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time.
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Safety & Troubleshooting falling within the following temperature and humidity ranges. Temperature: 5-35°C 41-95°F Humidity: 20-80% RH Do not subject the LCD monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions. Do not place the LCD monitor inside a car trunk. Take care not to mishandle this product by either knocking or dropping during operation or transportation.
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Safety & Troubleshooting When handling the monitor, grip the bottom firmly with both hands and ensure that the front panel faces outward before lifting. Please refer to the diagram on the right. Handling the monitor with care prevents scratching and damage. If the monitor becomes damaged, immediately disconnect the power from the unit and have it checked by a qualified service person before using it again.
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Other Documents You May Need About This Guide This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips 150X LCD Monitor. It describes the LCD monitor's features, setup, operation and other pertinent information. Its contents are identical to the information in our printed version.
• Automatic Power Saving Views •Attention Signals Product Features Brilliance 150X 15.1" LCD monitor with high-tech design and excellent display performance. New DVI standard for both digital and analog interface. Front firing speakers with 36W PMPO stereo sound output Sliding height adjustment for the best viewing position.
-20° C to +60° C 20% to 80% 50K hrs (excluding LCD panel, CCFL) RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Power LED color Saving (%) < 25W < 5W 83.3% < 5W 83.3% < 3W ® PHILIPS artner, Green Amber Amber Amber...
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150X Product Information Signal Assignment T.M.D.S. Data2- T.M.D.S. Data2+ T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield T.M.D.S. Data4- T.M.D.S. Data4+ DDC Clock DDC Data No connect DVI-I Pin Assignment Signal Assignment T.M.D.S. Data2- T.M.D.S. Data2+ T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield T.M.D.S. Data4- T.M.D.S. Data4+ DDC Clock DDC Data Analog Vertical Sync "MicroCross:"/high speed pins:...
150X Product Information C2: Analog Green Video Out C3: Analog Blue Video Out C4: Analog Horizontal Sync C5: Analog Common Ground Return (Red, Green, Blue Video Out) Views Follow the links to see various views of the monitor and its components. Front View Product Description Rear View Product Description Side View Product Description Attention Signals...
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150X Product Information -- This warning appears when the input signal from your computer is not in a standard video mode or is out of the monitor's scanning range. Solution: For best display performance, reset the display mode of your computer to 1024x768@60Hz for 14"...
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150X Product Information ENTERING SLEEP MODE -- This message appears when monitor is about to enter power saving. To wake up monitor, press any key or click on mouse. WAITING FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT -- This message is displayed when the auto adjustment button is pressed. It disappears when automatic adjustments are completed.
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150X Product Information file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/product/product.htm (9 of 9) [8/9/2000 12:39:23 PM]...
Installing your LCD Monitor Installing your LCD Monitor Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description Started • Optimizing Performance Front View UP and DOWN buttons are used when adjusting the OSD of your monitor LEFT and RIGHT buttons, like the UP and DOWN buttons, are also used in adjusting the OSD of your monitor.
Installing your LCD Monitor .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. Rear View 1.Audio in For audio in file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/install/install.htm (2 of 5) [8/9/2000 12:39:24 PM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
Installing your LCD Monitor 2.Mic out For microphone output 3.DC 18V This monitor only accepts DC 18V power in This monitor is DVI-I (digital & VGA) interface standard 4.DVI-I Side View file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/install/install.htm (3 of 5) [8/9/2000 12:39:24 PM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
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Installing your LCD Monitor Audio power on/off and volume adjustment Audio power led Headphone jack file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/install/install.htm (4 of 5) [8/9/2000 12:39:24 PM] BASS on/off RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
Installing your LCD Monitor Optimizing Performance 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.
Description of the On Screen Display What is the On-Screen Display? This is a feature in all Philips LCD monitors which allows an end-user to adjust screen performance of monitors directly though an on-screen instruction window. The user interface provides user-friendliness and ease-of-use when operating the monitor.
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On-Screen Display The OSD Tree Below is an overall view of the structure of the On-Screen Display. You can use this as reference when you want to later on work your way around the different adjustments. Analog signal input: file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/osd/osddesc.htm (2 of 5) [8/9/2000 12:39:24 PM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
Customer Care and Warranty Customer Care & Warranty PLEASE SELECT YOUR COUNTRY/AREA TO REVIEW DETAILS OF YOUR WARRANTY COVERAGE WESTERN EUROPE: Austria • Belgium • Cyprus • Denmark • France • Germany • Greece • Finland • Ireland • Italy • Luxembourg • the Netherlands • Norway • Portugal • Sweden • Switzerland •...
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A way of describing the color of a radiating source in terms of the temperature (in degrees Kelvin) of a black body radiating with the same dominant frequency as the source. Most Philips monitors offer the possibility of setting the color temperature to any desired value. CustoMax Philips proprietary monitor control software that allows users to control parameters (e.g., Size, Color,...
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Glossary D-SUB USB Your monitor comes with a D-Sub cable. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) specification provides a high-speed digital connection for visual data types that is display technology independent. The interface is primarily focused at providing a connection between a computer and its display device.
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Glossary LCD Liquid Crystal Display An alphanumeric display using the unique properties of liquid crystal to form characters. The latest flat-panel displays comprise a matrix of hundreds or thousands of individual LCD cells that generate text and colorful graphics on a screen. They consume little power though they do require external lighting to make them legible to the user.
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Glossary its ports. Device A logical or physical entity that performs a function. The actual entity described depends on the context of the reference. At the lowest level, device may refer to a single hardware component, as in a memory device. At a higher level, it may refer to a collection of hardware components that perform a particular function, such as a Universal Serial Bus interface device.
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Glossary RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/glossary/glossary.htm (5 of 5) [8/9/2000 12:39:25 PM]...
Download and Print Download and Print Download and Printing Instructions monitor driver This page provides an option to read the manual in .pdf format. PDF files can be downloaded into your hard disk, then viewed and printed with Acrobat Reader or through your browser. If you do not have Adobe¨...
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Download and Print 1. With the manual file open, follow your printer's instructions and print the pages you need. Installing FPadjust Program The FP Adjust program generates alignment patterns which will help you adjust monitor settings such as CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL POSITION, PHASE and CLOCK. System requirements: PC running Window 95, Window 98 or later To install...
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Click on the link or icon to install the driver for this LCD monitor. Click-and-hold your mouse over the icon. (Win95/98 users right-click) Driver (PHILIPS.EXE) Download From the menu that appears, choose 'Save Link As...', 'Save Target As...' or 'Download Link to Disk'.
Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1024x768, 60Hz. Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor. Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC What does "refresh rate"...
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Your video card/graphic driver and monitor together determine the available resolutions. You can select desired resolution under Window 95/98 with the "Display properties/Settings" control panel What if I get lost when making monitor adjustments? Simply press the OSD button, then select "Reset" to recall all original settings. What is the Auto function? The AUTO adjustment key restores optimal screen position, phase and clock settings with the press of a single button –...
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America) open the 150P up to most PC and workstation users. Handy hot keys on the chin of the 150P make switching between two different video sources a breeze. Can the Philips LCD Monitor be hung on the wall or used as touch panel? Yes, Philips Brilliance LCD monitors have this optional feature. The standard VESA mount holes on inside removable back cover integrate with a VESA FPMPMI standard arm, which include both a VESA compatible mount bracket and external AC adapter.
CustoMax® is proprietary Philips software that allows users to adjust monitor via software instead of control keys under Windows base. With the Philips Brilliance 150P, CustoMax® operates via a USB connection to PC. All Philips 150P models are CustoMax® compatible, but your computer must support USB in order to use CustoMax®.
Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac? Yes, all Philips LCD monitors are fully compatible with standard PC, Mac and workstation. You may need a cable adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac system. Please contact your dealer/reseller for more information.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) LCD Panel Technology What is Liquid Crystal Display? A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is an optical device that is commonly used to display ASCII characters and images on digital items such as watches, calculators, portable game consoles etc. LCD is the technology used for displays in notebook and other small computers.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) How does a TFT LCD Panel work? On each column and row of the TFT LCD panel, a data source drive and a gate drive and attached respectively. The TFT drain of each cell is connected to the electrode. The molecular arrangement of liquid crystal elements differs depending on whether it is impressed with voltage or not.
UL Standards. Does the LCD monitor conform to general safety standards? Yes. Philips LCD monitors conform to the guidelines of MPR-II and TCO 95-99 standards for the control of radiation, electromagnetic waves, energy reduction, electrical safety in the work environment, and recyclability.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/safety/saf_faq.htm (9 of 9) [8/9/2000 12:48:21 PM]...
Information • Other Related Information This page presents problems that can be corrected by the user. If the problem still exists after these possible solutions, contact your nearest Philips dealer. Common Problems Having this problem? No Picture (Power LED not lit)
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Troubleshooting AUTO button not working properly Imaging Problems Display position is incorrect Image vibrates on the screen Vertical flicker appears Horizontal flicker appears The screen is too bright or too dark file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/safety/saf_troub.htm (2 of 3) [8/9/2000 12:48:21 PM] The Auto Function is designed for use on standard Macintosh or IBM-compatible PC running Microsoft properly Windows.
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The after-image will disappear after a set amount of time The remaining dots are normal charactericstic of the liquid crystal used in today’s technology. list to contact your local Philips...
BCIQ Notice (Taiwan Only) only TCO '95 Information TCO '95: Available on Brilliance 150X, 150P, 150B, 140S, and 170B. Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO'95 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also, to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
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Regulatory Information TCO Development Unit S-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 Email (Internet): development@tco.se Current information regarding TCO'95 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/ TCO'95 is a co-operative project between TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden).
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From indicated inactivity to Power Saving Position A2, the total time must not be set to more than 70 minutes. NUTEK Normal operation file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/safety/regs/regulat.htm (3 of 8) [8/9/2000 12:48:22 PM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE PHILIPS 150P1* 140S1* 150P1* 180P1* 170B1*...
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Brancher l'équipement sur un autre circuit que celui utilisé par le récepteur. Demander l'aide du marchand ou d'un technicien chevronné en radio/télévision. file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/safety/regs/regulat.htm (4 of 8) [8/9/2000 12:48:22 PM] PHILIPS artner, has determined that this product meets RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
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Regulatory Information Toutes modifications n'ayant pas reçu l'approbation des services compétents en matière de conformité est susceptible d'interdire à l'utilisateur l'usage du présent équipement. N'utiliser que des câbles RF armés pour les connections avec des ordinateurs ou périphériques. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B RESPECTE TOUTES LES EXIGENCES DU REGLEMENT SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA.
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Regulatory Information Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three-prong socket). All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source. The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A).
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Your new monitor contains materials that can be recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and to minimize the amount to be disposed of. Please find out about the local regulations on how to dispose of your old monitor from your local Philips dealer. Information for UK only file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/safety/regs/regulat.htm (7 of 8) [8/9/2000 12:48:22 PM]...
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Regulatory Information file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/safety/regs/regulat.htm (8 of 8) [8/9/2000 12:48:22 PM] This apparatus is supplied with an approved moulded 13A plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1. Remove fuse cover and fuse. 2. Fit new fuse which should be a BS 1362 5A,A.S.T.A.
Other Related Information Other Related Information Safety and Troubleshooting for Users in the U. S. • Information for Users Outside the U.S Information for Users in the U. S. For units set at 115 V : Use a UL Listed Cord Set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord a maximum of 15-feet long and a parallel blade, grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 125 V.
TFT LCD panels used in flat panel monitors are sometimes unavoidable. No manufacturer can guarantee that all panels will be free from pixel defects, but Philips guarantees that any monitor with an unacceptable number of defects will be repaired or replaced under warranty. This notice explains the different types of pixel defects and defines acceptable defect levels for each type.
In order to qualify for repair or replacement due to pixel defects during the warranty period, a TFT LCD panel in a Philips flat panel monitor must have pixel or subpixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following tables.
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Philips Pixel Defect Policy RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/product/pixel.htm (3 of 3) [8/9/2000 12:48:32 PM]...
Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description Started • Optimizing Performance Accessory Pack Unpack all the parts. file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/install/connect.htm (1 of 5) [8/9/2000 12:48:40 PM] • Accessory Pack • Connecting to Your PC •...
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Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/install/connect.htm (2 of 5) [8/9/2000 12:48:40 PM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE AC/DC adapter E-DFU package (Quick Setup guide, Using Your Monitor Manual, CD-ROM) Plug DC power cord into DC inlet. Also connect audio and microphone...
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Connecting to Your PC file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/install/connect.htm (3 of 5) [8/9/2000 12:48:40 PM] Tie cables with cable tie which attached on the flying DVI-I cable. NOTE 1: your computer only provides a connector for video output, you need to connect the VGA adaptor to the end of the Monitor signal cable.
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Connecting to Your PC file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/install/connect.htm (4 of 5) [8/9/2000 12:48:40 PM] NOTE 2: your computer provides a DVI-D connector for signal output, you need to connect the special DVI-D adaptor to the end of the Monitor signal cable. NOTE 3: you use an Apple Macintosh™,...
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Connecting to Your PC Connect to Your PC Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable. Connect the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer. Connect the audio, microphone to the ports on the back of your computer, if any. Plug the power cord of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet.
Restart your computer and repeat step 1.3.3 to verify that your PC is set at 1024x768, 60Hz (for 14", 15") or 1280x1024, 60Hz (for 17", 18"). 1.3.5 Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor. 1.3.6 Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC.
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The OSD Controls The OSD Controls Description of the On-Screen Display The OSD Controls : Brightness (HotKey) Contrast • Video Noise • Adjust Color Factory Settings • Input Selection BRIGHTNESS Brightness is the overall intensity of the light coming from the screen. To adjust your screen's brightness, follow the steps below.
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The OSD Controls LANGUAGE The ON SCREEN DISPLAY prompts can be in one of six languages. The default language is English, but you can select French, Spanish, German, Italian, or Japanese. 1) Press the button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. LANGUAGE is highlighted.
The OSD Controls Smart Help After returning to MAIN CONTROLS… Smart … to continue to ADJUST POSITION, press the Help is highlighted. Next, follow steps 3 - 6 under ADJUST POSITION. … to exit completely, press the ADJUST POSITION ADJUST POSITION is composed of two steps, ADJUST HORIZONTAL and ADJUST VERTICAL. ADJUST HORIZONTAL shifts the image on your screen either left or right.
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The OSD Controls 3) Press the button. The ADJUST POSITION window appears. ADJUST HORIZONTAL is highlighted. 4) Press the button to move the image left or right until it appears centered. 5) Press the button until ADJUST VERTICAL is highlighted. Press the image up or down until it appears centered.
The OSD Controls BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST is composed of two steps, BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST. Brightness is the overall intensity of the light coming from the screen. An 80% brightness is recommended. Contrast is the difference between the light and dark areas on the screen. A 100% contrast is recommended. To adjust the Brightness and Contrast, follow the steps below.
The OSD Controls 5) When finished with BRIGHTNESS, press the button to adjust the contrast. A 100% contrast is recommended. 6) Press the button to confirm your selection and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window. CLOSE MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted. Smart Help After returning to MAIN CONTROLS…...
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The OSD Controls highlighted. 2) Press the button until VIDEO NOISE is highlighted. 3) Press the button. The VIDEO NOISE window appears. PHASE is highlighted. 4) Press the button to adjust the phase. 5) When finished with PHASE, press the button to adjust the clock.
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The OSD Controls 6) Press the button to confirm your selection and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window. CLOSE MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted. Smart Help After returning to MAIN CONTROLS… Smart … to continue to ADJUST COLOR, press the Help highlighted.
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The OSD Controls 3) Press the button. The ADJUST COLOR window appears. 4) Press the button to select ORIGINAL PANEL COLOR, 9300K FOR CAD/CAM, 6500K FOR IMAGE MANAGEMENT, or USER PRESET. file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/osd/osd_cont.htm (9 of 18) [8/9/2000 12:48:50 PM]...
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The OSD Controls 5) Once you have highlighted ORIGINAL PANEL COLOR, 9300K FOR CAD/CAM, or 6500K FOR IMAGE MANAGEMENT, press the window. CLOSE MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted. 6a) If USER PRESET is highlighted, press the button to adjust the color red. file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/osd/osd_cont.htm (10 of 18) [8/9/2000 12:48:50 PM] button to confirm your selection and return to the MAIN CONTROLS button to highlight RED.
The OSD Controls 6b) When finished with RED, press the to adjust the color green. 6c) When finished with GREEN, press the button to adjust the color blue. 6d) When all adjustments are complete, press the MAIN CONTROLS window. CLOSE MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted. Smart Help After returning to MAIN CONTROLS…...
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The OSD Controls 1) Press the button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. LANGUAGE is highlighted. 2) Press the button until OSD SETTINGS is highlighted. 3) Press the button. The OSD SETTINGS window appears. HORIZONTAL is highlighted. 4) Press the button to move the MAIN CONTROLS window left or right to the desired position.
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The OSD Controls 6) Press the button to confirm your selections and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window. CLOSE MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted. Smart Help After returning to MAIN CONTROLS… Smart … to continue to PRODUCT INFORMATION, press the Help INFORMATION is highlighted.
The OSD Controls 3) Press the button. The PRODUCT INFORMATION window appears. This window shows the monitor's SERIAL NUMBER and RESOLUTION of the monitor. 4) Press the button to return to the MAIN CONTROLS window. CLOSE MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted. Smart Help After returning to MAIN CONTROLS…...
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The OSD Controls RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS returns everything in all the windows to factory presets. This means all adjustments that you may have made will be returned to the original settings. 1) Press the OK button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. LANGUAGE is highlighted. 2) Press the button until RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS is highlighted.
The OSD Controls INPUT SELECTION (not available on all monitors) INPUT SELECTION allows you to decide whether the video input into your monitor comes from a digital or analog source. This is determined by how the video signal is sent from your computer to your monitor. To find out if the signal is digital or analog, first consult the owner's manual for your computer.
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The OSD Controls 5) Press the button to confirm your selections and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window. CLOSE MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted. Smart Help After returning to MAIN CONTROLS… Smart … to exit completely, press the Help Close Main Controls file:///E|/Potomac/english/150x/osd/osd_cont.htm (17 of 18) [8/9/2000 12:48:50 PM] button.
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Just a phone call away Philips’ customer help desks are located worldwide. You can contact Philips Monday - Friday from 08.00 - 20.00 hrs Central European Time (CET) and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 to 18.00 hrs CET by using one of the toll-free numbers.
12 months from date of purchase. This international Philips guarantee complements the existing national guarantee obligations to you of dealers and Philips in the country of purchase and does not affect your statutory rights as a customer.
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Where IS SERVICE AVAILABLE? Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics does not distribute the product, the local...
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Please contact Philips at: (800) 479-6696 Three years free parts and three years free labor will be provided at Philips Canada depot or any one of its authorized service centers. (In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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Just a phone call away Philips’ customer help desks are located worldwide. You can contact Philips Monday - Friday from 08.00 - 20.00 hrs Central European Time (CET) and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 to 18.00 hrs CET by using one of the toll-free numbers.