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1. Important 1. Important This electronic user’s guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips monitor. Take time to read this user manual before you use your monitor. It contains important information and notes regarding operating your monitor.
1. Important degrees. If the -5 degree downward tilt angle maximum is exceeded, the monitor damage will not be covered under warranty. • Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation. • Excessive usage of monitor can cause eye discomfort, it’s better to take shorter breaks more often at your workstation than longer breaks and less often; for example a 5-10 minute break after 50-60-minute continuous screen use is likely to be better than a 15-minute break every two hours.
1. Important activate a periodic screen refresh application if your monitor will display unchanging static content. Uninterrupted display of still or static images over an extended period may cause “burn-in”, also known as “after-imaging” or “ghost imaging”, on your screen. • 1.2 Notational Descriptions The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.
1. Important Taking back/Recycling Information for Customers 1.3 Disposal of product and packing material Philips establishes technically and economically viable objectives to optimize the environmental performance of the organization's product, service and activities. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE From the planning, design and production stages, Philips emphasizes the important of making products that can easily be recycled.
2. Setting up the monitor Install the base 2. Setting up the monitor 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen. 2.1 Installation Package contents B Line 242B1 278E9 Quick Start 2. Hold the stand with both hands. (1) Gently attach the base to the stand. Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome Monitor User’s Manual 使用 (2) Use your fingers to tighten the screw located at the bottom of the base.
2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC Connect to PC 1. Connect the power cord to the back of the monitor firmly. Fast Charger 2. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable. 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 3. Connect the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer. 4. Plug the power cord of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet. USB UP 5. Turn on your computer and monitor. If the monitor displays an image, installation is complete.
2. Setting up the monitor 4 USB charging 2.2 Operating the monitor Description of the control buttons This display has USB ports capable of standard power output including some with USB Charging function (identifiable with power icon ). You can use these ports to charge your Smart phone or power your external HDD, for example. The display must be powered ON at all times to be able to use this function.
2. Setting up the monitor Description of the On Screen Display Main menu What is On-Screen Display (OSD)? On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips LCD monitors. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance or select functions of the monitors directly through an on-screen instruction window.
2. Setting up the monitor 3 Height adjustment Resolution notification This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution, 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz. When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed on screen: Use 1920 x 1080 for best results. Display of the native resolution alert can be switched off from Setup in the OSD (On Screen Display) menu.
2. Setting up 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. 2.3 Remove the Base Assembly for VESA Mounting Before you start disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid any possible damage or injury. 1. Extend the monitor base to its maximum height. 100mm 100mm 2. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface.
3. Image Optimization 3. Image Optimization 1. Press to launch the SmartImage on screen display. 3.1 SmartImage 2. Keep pressing to toggle among EasyRead, Office, Photo, Movie, Game, Economy, LowBlue Mode, Off. What is it? 3. The SmartImage on screen display will remain on screen for 5 seconds, or you can also press "OK" to make confirmation. There are multiple selections: EasyRead, Office, Photo, Movie, Game, Economy, LowBlue Mode, Off.
3. Image Optimization • • Photo: This profile combines color saturation, dynamic contrast and sharpness enhancement to display photos and other images with outstanding clarity in vibrant colors all without artifacts and faded colors. 3.
4. Adaptive Sync • • • • 4. Adaptive Sync Adaptive Sync AMD Radeon R9 285 AMD Radeon R7 260X AMD Radeon R7 260 ■■ Processor A-Series Desktop and Mobility APUs • • • • • • • • • PC gaming has long been an imperfect experience because GPUs and monitors update at different rates. Sometimes a GPU can render many new pictures during a single update of the monitor, and the monitor will show pieces of each picture as a single image. This is called “tearing.
5. PowerSensor™ 5. PowerSensor™ • • • • How does it work? PowerSensor works on principle of transmission and reception of harmless “infrared” signals in order to detect user-presence. When the user is in front of the monitor, the monitor operates normally, at the predetermined settings that the user has set- i.e.
5. PowerSensor™ Note A manually selected PowerSensor mode will remain operational unless and until it is readjusted or the default mode is recalled. If you find that the PowerSensor is excessively sensitive to nearby motion for some reason, please adjust to a lower signal strength. Keep sensor lens clean, if the sensor lens is dirty, wipe it with alcohol to avoid reducing of distance detection .
6. Designs to prevent computer vision syndrome 3. Ideal working posture 6. Designs to prevent computer vision syndrome (CVS) • Reposition your screen to appropriate height and angle according to your height. 4. Choose Philips monitor for easy-oneyes. Philips monitor is designed to prevent eye strain caused by prolonged computer use. • Anti-glare screen: Anti-glare screen efficiently reduces annoying and distracting reflections that caused eye fatigue.
7. LightSensor 7. LightSensor What is it? Light Sensor is a unique and intelligent way of optimizing picture quality by measuring and analyzing the incoming signal to automatically adjust picture quality settings. Light Sensor uses a sensor to adjust the picture brightness depending on the room light conditions. How to enable LightSensor? < 1. Press button on the front bezel to enter OSD menu screen. 2.
8. Technical Specifications 8. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type Backlight Panel Size Aspect Ratio Pixel Pitch Contrast Ratio(typ.) Optimum Resolution Viewing Angle Display Colors Flicker Free Picture Enhancement Vertical Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency sRGB LowBlue Mode EasyRead Adaptive Sync Connectivity IPS Technology W-LED 23.8" W (60.5 cm) 16:9 0.2745 (H) mm x 0.2745 (V) mm 1000:1 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 178° (H) / 178° (V) @ C/R > 10 (typ.) 16.
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8. Technical Specifications Atmospheric pressure (Non-operation) Environmental and energy ROHS Packaging Specific Substances Cabinet Color Finish 500 to 1060hPa YES 100% recyclable 100% PVC BFR free housing Black Texture Note This data is subject to change without notice. Go to www.philips.com/support to download the latest version of leaflet.
8. Technical Specifications 8.1 Resolution & Preset Modes Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (VGA/DVI) 1920 x 1080 @ 75 Hz (HDMI/DP) Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz H. freq (kHz) Resolution V. freq (Hz) 31.47 720 x 400 70.09 31.47 640 x 480 59.94 35.00 640 x 480 66.67 37.86 640 x 480 72.81 37.50 640 x 480 75.00 35.16 800 x 600 56.25 37.88 800 x 600 60.32 46.88 800 x 600 75.00 48.08 800 x 600 72.19 47.73 832 x 624 74.55 48.36 1024 x 768 60.00 56.
9. Power Management 9. Power Management If you have VESA DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. If an input from a keyboard, mouse or other input device is detected, the monitor will 'wake up' automatically.
10. Customer care and warranty 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 appear as a single white pixel. When all are dark, the three colored sub pixels together appear as a single black pixel. Other combinations of lit and dark sub pixels appear as single pixels of other colors. 10. Customer care and warranty 10.
10. Customer care and warranty 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. Three adjacent lit sub pixels (one white pixel). Note A red or blue bright dot must be more than 50 percent brighter than neighboring dots while a green bright dot is 30 percent brighter than neighboring dots.
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10. Customer care and warranty 10.2 Customer Care & Warranty For warranty coverage information and additional support requirements valid for your region, please visit www.philips.com/support website for details or contact your local Philips Customer Care Center. For extended warranty, if you would like to extend your general warranty period, an Out of Warranty service package is offered via our Certified Service Center.
11. Troubleshooting & FAQs • 11. Troubleshooting & FAQs AUTO button doesn't function • 11.1 Troubleshooting This page deals with problems that can be corrected by a user. If the problem still persists after you have tried these solutions, contact Philips customer service representative. Visible signs of smoke or sparks No Picture (Power LED not lit) Make sure the power cord is plugged into the power outlet and into the back of the monitor.
11. Troubleshooting & FAQs Horizontal flicker appears damage mentioned above is not covered under your warranty. Image appears distorted. Text is fuzzy or blurred. • Adjust the image using the “Auto” function in OSD Main Controls. • Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/Clock of Setup in OSD Main Controls. It is valid only in VGA mode.
11. Troubleshooting & FAQs 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. 11.2 General FAQs Q1: When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video mode'? Ans.: R ecommended resolution for this monitor: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz.
11. Troubleshooting & FAQs 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: The settings are Native, 5000K, 6500K, 7500K, 8200K, 9300K and 11500K.
11. Troubleshooting & FAQs Q12: Why is my Display not showing sharp text, and is displaying jagged characters? Ans.: Your LCD monitor works best at its native resolution of 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz. For best display, please use this resolution. Q13: How to unlock/lock my hot key? Ans.: To lock the OSD, press and hold the button while the monitor is off and then press button to turn the monitor on.
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