Philips 190E2FB/00 (AP), Service Manual

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
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 Kelvin 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." Without USB,
PCs are normally limited to one printer, two Com port devices (usually a
mouse and modem), one Enhanced Parallel Port add-on (scanner or
video camera, for example), and a joystick. More and more peripherals
for multimedia computers come on the market every day. With USB, up to
127 devices can run simultaneously on one computer. USB permits "hot
plug-in." No need to shut down, plug in, reboot and run set up to install
peripherals. No need to go through the reverse process to unplug a
device. Bottom line: USB transforms today's "Plug-and-Pray" into true
Plug-and-Play!
Please refer to glossary for more information about USB.
Q: What is a USB hub ?
A:
A USB hub provides additional connections to the Universal Serial Bus.
A hub's upstream port connects a hub to the host, usually a PC. Multiple
downstream ports in a hub allows connection to another hub or device,
such as a USB keyboard, camera or printer.