
14 190CW9 LCD
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questionis)
General FAQs
Q: When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen
shows 'Cannot display this video mode'?
A: Recommended video mode for Philips 19": 1440x900
@60Hz.
1.Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor that you
used previously.
2.In the Windows Start Menu, select Settings/Control Panel. In
the Control Panel Window, select the Display icon. Inside the
Display Control Panel, select the 'Settings' tab. Under the setting
tab, in box labeled 'desktop area', move the slidebar to 1440x900
pixels (19").
3.Open 'Advanced Properties' and set the Refresh Rate to 60Hz,
then click OK.
4.Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that
your PC is set at 1440x900@60Hz (19").
5.Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and
reconnect your Philips LCD monitor.
6.Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC.
Q: What are the .inf and .icm files on the CD-ROM? How do I
install the drivers (.inf and .icm)?
A: These are the driver files for your monitor. Follow the
instructions in your user manual to install the drivers. Your
computer may ask you for monitor 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.
Q: How do I adjust the resolution?
A: 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".
Q: What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments?
A: Simply press the Menu button, the Setup button, then select
'Reset' to recall all of the original factory settings
Q: What is the Auto function?
A: The AUTO adjustment key restores the optimal screen
position, phase and clock settings by pressing of a single
button – without the need to navigate through OSD (On Screen
Display) menus and control keys.
Note: Auto function is available in selected models only.
Q: My Monitor has no power (Power LED does not light up).
What should I do?
A: Make sure the AC power cord is connected between the
monitor and AC outlet, and click a key on keyboard/mouse to
wake up the PC.
Q: Will the LCD monitor accept an interlaced signal under
PC models?
A: No. If an Interlace signal is used, the screen displays both odd
and even horizontal scanning lines at the same time, thus
distorting the picture.
Q: What does the Refresh Rate mean for LCD?
A: Unlike CRT display technology, in which the speed of the
electron beam is swept from the top to the bottom of the screen
determines flicker, an active matrix display uses an active
element (TFT) to control each individual pixel and the refresh
rate is therefore not really applicable to LCD technology.
Q: Will the LCD screen be resistant to scratches?
A: A protective coating is applied to the surface of the LCD, which
is durable to a certain extent (approximately up to the hardness
of a 2H pencil). In general, it is recommended that the panel
surface is not subject to any excessive shocks or scratches.
Q: How should I clean the LCD surface?
A: 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.
Q:Can I change the color setting of my monitor?
A:Yes, you can change your color setting through OSD control as
the following procedures,
1. Press "Menu" to show the OSD (On Screen Display) menu
2. Press "Down Arrow" to select the option "Color" then press
"OK" to enter color setting, there are three settings as below.
a. Color Temperature; The six settings are 5000K, 6500K,
7500K, 8200K, 9300K and 11500K. With settings in the 5000K
range the panel appears ‘warm,' with a red-white color tone,
while a 11500K temperature yields ‘cool, blue-white toning."
b. sRGB; this is a standard setting for ensuring correct exchange
of colors between different device (e.g. digital cameras, monitors,
printers, scanners, etc)
c. User Define; the user can choose his/her preference color
setting by adjusting red, green blue color.
d. Gamma; The five settings are 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, and 2.6.
*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.
Screen Adjustments
Q: When I install my monitor, how do I get the best
performance from the monitor?
A:For best performance, make sure your display settings are set
at 1440x900@60Hz for 19".
Q: How do LCDs compare to CRTs in terms of radiation?
A: Because LCDs do not use an electron gun, they do not
generate the same amount of radiation at the screen surface.
Compatibility with other Peripherals
Q: Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or
Mac?
A: 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.
Q: Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and-Play?
A: Yes, the monitors are Plug-and-Play compatible with
Windows® 95, 98, 2000, XP and Vista.
Q: What is USB (Universal Serial Bus)?
A: Think of USB as a smart plug for PC peripherals. USB
automatically determines resources (like driver software and bus
bandwidth) required by peripherals. USB makes necessary
resources available without user intervention. There are three
main benefits of USB. USB eliminates "case anxiety," the fear of
removing the computer case to install circuit board cards -- that
often requires adjustment of complicated IRQ settings -- for
add-on peripherals. USB does away with "port gridlock." W ithout
USB, PCs are normally limited to one printer, two Com port
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