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8. Troubleshooting & FAQs

“after-image” or “ghost image” 
symptoms that will not disappear 
and cannot be repaired. The 
damage mentioned above is not 
covered under your warranty.

Image appears distorted. Text is fuzzy 
or blurred. 

•  Set the PC’s display resolution 

to the same mode as monitor’s 
recommended screen native 
resolution.

Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots 
appears on the screen

•  The remaining dots are normal 

characteristic of the liquid crystal 
used in today’s technology, Please 
refer the pixel policy for more detail.

*

 The "power on" light is too strong and 

is disturbing

•  You can adjust “power on” light 

using the power LED Setup in OSD 
main Controls.

For further assistance, refer to the 
Service contact information listed 
in Regulation & Service Information 
Manual and contact Philips customer 
service representative.

* Functionality different according to 
display.

8.2 General FAQs

Q1:    When I install my monitor what 

should I do if the screen shows 
'Cannot display this video mode'?

Ans.:

 

 Recommended  resolution  for  this 
monitor: 2560x1440.

•  Unplug all cables, then connect your 

PC to the monitor that you used 
previously. 

•  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 
labelled 'desktop area', move the 
sidebar to 2560x1440 pixels.

•  Open 'Advanced Properties' and set 

the Refresh Rate to 60Hz, then click 
OK. 

•  Restart your computer and repeat 

step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is 
set at 2560x1440. 

•  Shut down your computer, 

disconnect your old monitor and 
reconnect your Philips LCD monitor. 

•  Turn on your monitor and then turn 

on your PC.

Q2:     What is the recommended 

refresh rate for LCD monitor?

Ans.:  

Recommended refresh rate in 
LCD monitors is 60Hz, In case of 
any disturbance on screen, you 
can set it up to 75Hz to see if 
that removes the disturbance. 

Q3:

 

 

 

What are the .inf and .icm files ? 
How do I install the drivers (.inf 
and .icm)?

Ans.: 

 

These are the driver files for 
your monitor. Your computer 
may ask you for monitor drivers 
(.inf and .icm files) when you 
first install your monitor. Follow 
the instructions in your user 

Summary of Contents for E Line 276E1

Page 1: ...www philips com welcome E Line 276E1 EN User manual 1 Customer care and warranty 20 Troubleshooting FAQs 24 ...

Page 2: ...he monitor 6 2 3 Remove the Base Assembly for VESA Mounting 9 3 Image Optimization 11 3 1 SmartImage 11 3 2 SmartContrast 13 4 AMD FreeSyncTM 14 5 Technical Specifications 15 5 1 Resolution Preset Modes 18 6 Power Management 19 7 Customer care and warranty 20 7 1 Philips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy 20 7 2 Customer Care Warranty 23 8 Troubleshooting FAQs 24 8 1 Troubleshooting 24 8 2 Ge...

Page 3: ...t that could fall into ventilation holes or prevent proper cooling of the monitor s electronics Do not block the ventilation holes on the cabinet When positioning the monitor make sure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible If turning off the monitor by detaching the power cable or DC power cord wait for 6 seconds before attaching the power cable or DC power cord for normal operation Plea...

Page 4: ...onitor by placing your hand or fingers on the LCD panel Oil based cleaning solutions may damage the plastic parts and void the warranty Unplug the monitor if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time Unplug the monitor if you need to clean it with a slightly damp cloth The screen may be wiped with a dry cloth when the power is off However never use organic solvent such as alcohol...

Page 5: ...transportation information please refer to Technical Specifications Do not leave your monitor in a car trunk under direct sun light Note Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally or you are not sure what procedure to take when the operating instructions given in this manual have been followed 1 2 Notational Descriptions The following subsections describe notational conv...

Page 6: ...been omitted We have done our utmost to make the packaging easily separable into mono materials Please find out about the local regulations on how to dispose of your old monitor and packing from your sales representative Taking back Recycling Information for Customers Philips establishes technically and economically viable objectives to optimize the environmental performance of the organization s ...

Page 7: ...cording to region Note Use only the AC DC adapter model Philips ADPC2065 Install base stand 1 Place the monitor face down on soft and smooth surface taking care to avoid scratching or damaging the screen 2 1 Hold the base stand with both hands and firmly insert the base stand into the base column 2 Use a screwdriver to tighten the screw located at the bottom of the base and secure the base to the ...

Page 8: ...on the back of your computer 4 Plug the power cord of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet 5 Turn on your computer and monitor If the monitor displays an image installation is complete 2 2 Operating the monitor Front view product description 7 6 2 5 4 3 1 Switch monitor s power ON and OFF Access the OSD menu Confirm the OSD adjustment Adjust the OSD menu Adjust the brightness level ...

Page 9: ...ing Setup Language Color Input SmartImage Brightness Contrast Horizontal Vertical Transparency OSD Time Out Resolution Notification Reset Information English Deutsch Español Ελληνική Français Italiano Maryar Nederlands Português Português do Brasil Polski Русский Svenska Suomi Türkçe Čeština Українська 简体中文 繁體中文 日本語 한국어 USB Setting USB Standby Mode On Off Color Temperature sRGB User Define Display...

Page 10: ...on screen Use 2560 x 1440 for best results Display of the native resolution alert can be switched off from Setup in the OSD On Screen Display menu Physical Function Tilt 20 5 Height adjustment 100mm Warning To avoid potential screen damage such as panel peeling ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than 5 degrees Do not press the screen while adjusting the angle of the monitor Gra...

Page 11: ...ated at the bottom of the base and remove the base from the stand 1 2 3 3 Remove the hinge cover from monitor body by using your fingers 4 Use a screwdriver to remove the screws on the arm and then detach the arm stand from the monitor Note This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA Compliant mounting interface VESA Mounting Screw M4 Always contact manufacturer for wall mount installation 100mm 100...

Page 12: ...may differ from those illustrated Warning To avoid potential screen damage such as panel peeling ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than 5 degrees Do not press the screen while adjusting the angle of the monitor Grasp only the bezel ...

Page 13: ...e your monitor viewing experience How does it work SmartImage is an exclusive leading edge Philips technology that analyzes the content displayed on your screen Based on a scenario you select SmartImage dynamically enhances the contrast color saturation and sharpness of images to enhance the contents being displayed all in real time with the press of a single button How to enable SmartImage 1 Togg...

Page 14: ...est response time and high color saturation RTS For playing RTS Real Time Strategy games a user selected portion can be highlighted for RTS games through SmartFrame The picture quality can be adjusted for the highlighted portion Gamer 1 User s preference settings saved as Gamer 1 Gamer 2 User s preference settings saved as Gamer 2 LowBlue Mode LowBlue Mode for easy on the eyes productivity Studies...

Page 15: ... clarity and viewing comfort for every type of content SmartContrast dynamically controls contrast and adjusts backlighting for clear crisp bright gaming and video images or displays clear readable text for office work By reducing your monitor s power consumption you save on energy costs and extend the lifetime of your monitor How does it work When you activate SmartContrast it will analyse the co...

Page 16: ...s per second are reduced with v sync too AMD FreeSyncTM technology eliminates all of these problems by letting the GPU update the monitor the moment a new picture is ready leaving gamers with unbelievably smooth responsive tearing free games Followed by the graphic card that are compatible Operating system Windows 10 8 1 8 7 Graphic Card R9 290 300 Series R7 260 Series AMD Radeon R9 300 Series AMD...

Page 17: ...ontal Frequency 30KHz 114KHz sRGB Yes EasyRead Yes LowBlue Mode Yes AMD FreeSyncTM Yes Connectivity Connectors 1 x HDMI 1 4 1 x DisplayPort 1 x USB C 1 x Audio out Signal Input source HDMI DisplayPort USB C DP Alt mode 15W Sync input Separate Sync Convenience User Convenience OSD Languages English German Spanish Greek French Italian Hungarian Dutch Portuguese Brazil Portuguese Polish Russian Swedi...

Page 18: ...BTU hr 1 71 BTU hr 1 71 BTU hr Off mode 1 02 BTU hr 1 02 BTU hr 1 02 BTU hr Power LED indicator On mode White Standby Sleep mode White blinking Power Supply External 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Dimension Product with stand WxHxD 613 x 545 x 224 mm Product without stand WxHxD 613 x 368 x 41 mm Product with packaging WxHxD 680 x 626 x 202 mm Weight Product with stand 5 66 kg Product without stand 3 98 kg Pro...

Page 19: ...ntal ROHS YES Packaging 100 recyclable Specific Substances 100 PVC BFR free housing Cabinet Color White Finish Texture Note This data is subject to change without notice Go to www philips com support to download the latest version of leaflet ...

Page 20: ... 480 75 00 37 88 800 x 600 60 32 46 88 800 x 600 75 00 48 36 1024 x 768 60 00 60 02 1024 x 768 75 03 63 89 1280 x 1024 60 02 79 98 1280 x 1024 75 03 55 94 1440 x 900 59 89 70 64 1440 x 900 74 98 65 29 1680 x 1050 59 95 67 50 1920 x 1080 60 00 83 89 1920 x 1080 74 97 88 79 2560 x 1440 59 95 111 03 2560 x 1440 74 97 Note Please notice that your display works best at native resolution of 2560 x 1440 ...

Page 21: ...table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature Power Management Definition VESA Mode Video H sync V sync Power Used LED Color Active ON Yes Yes 27 5 W typ 60 2 W Max White Sleep Standby mode OFF No No 0 5 W typ White blink Off mode OFF 0 3 W typ OFF The following setup is used to measure power consumption on this monitor Native resolution 2560 x 1440 Contras...

Page 22: ... higher quality standards for certain types or combinations of pixel defects that are more noticeable than others This policy is valid worldwide subpixel pixel Pixels and Sub pixels A pixel or picture element is composed of three sub pixels in the primary colors of red green and blue Many pixels together form an image When all sub pixels of a pixel are lit the three colored sub pixels together app...

Page 23: ... stands out on the screen when the monitor displays a light pattern These are the types of black dot defects Proximity of Pixel Defects Because pixel and sub pixels defects of the same type that are near to one another may be more noticeable Philips also specifies tolerances for the proximity of pixel defects Pixel Defect Tolerances In order to qualify for repair or replacement due to pixel defect...

Page 24: ...otal bright dot defects of all types 3 BLACK DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 1 dark subpixel 5 or fewer 2 adjacent dark subpixels 2 or fewer 3 adjacent dark subpixels 0 Distance between two black dot defects 15mm Total black dot defects of all types 5 or fewer TOTAL DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL Total bright or black dot defects of all types 5 or fewer Note 1 or 2 adjacent sub pixel defects 1 dot defe...

Page 25: ...pair and return service however the user will be responsible for all costs accrued If the Certified Service Partner cannot perform the required repairs under the offered extended warranty package we will find alternative solutions for you if possible up to the extended warranty period you have purchased Please contact our Philips Customer Service Representative or local contact center by Consumer ...

Page 26: ...ke or sparks Do not perform any troubleshooting steps Disconnect the monitor from mains power source immediately for safety Contact with Philips customer service representative immediately Imaging Problems Image vibrates on the screen Check that the signal cable is properly securely connected to the graphics board or PC Image appears blurred indistinct or too dark Adjust the contrast and brightnes...

Page 27: ...o mode Ans Recommended resolution for this monitor 2560x1440 Unplug all cables then connect your PC to the monitor that you used previously 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 labelled desktop area move the sidebar to 2560x1440 pixels Open Ad...

Page 28: ...ange the color setting of my monitor Ans Yes you can change your color setting through OSD control as the following procedures Press OK to show the OSD On Screen Display menu Press Down Arrow to select the option Color then press OK to enter color setting there are three settings as below 1 Color Temperature With settings in the 6500K range the panel appears warm with a red white color tone while ...

Page 29: ...eave your monitor unattended Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your LCD monitor will display unchanging static content Warning Severe burn in or after image or ghost image symptoms will not disappear and cannot be repaired The damage mentioned above is not covered under your warranty Q12 Why is my Display not showing sharp text and is displaying jagged characters Ans Your LC...

Page 30: ... responsibility of Top Victory Investments Ltd and Top Victory Investments Ltd is the warrantor in relation to this product Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are regis tered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N V and are used under license Specifications are subject to change without notice Version M1276EEQ1T ...

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