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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 the monitor by placing your hand or fingers on the LCD panel. • 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, or ammonia-based liquids to clean your monitor.
1. Important 1.2 Notational Descriptions The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document. Notes, Cautions and Warnings Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold or italic type. These blocks contain notes, cautions or warnings. They are used as follows: Note This icon indicates important information and tips that help you make better use of your computer system.
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 S line 242S1 Quick Start Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome 2. Hold the stand with both hands. (1) Gently attach the base to the stand. Monitor User’s Manual (2) Use your fingers to tighten the screw located at the bottom of the base.
2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC 242S1E: 242S1AE: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 5 8 1 AC power input 1 AC power input 2 DisplayPort input 2 DisplayPort input 3 VGA input 3 DVI input 4 Audio out 4 HDMI input 5 Kensington anti-theft lock 5 VGA input Connect to PC 6 Audio input 1. Connect the power cord to the back of the monitor firmly. 7 Earphone jack 8 Kensington anti-theft lock 2. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable. 3.
2. Setting up the monitor Description of the On Screen Display 2.2 Operating the monitor What is On-Screen Display (OSD)? Description of the control buttons 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 Main menu 3 Sub menu LowBlue Mode On Input Off VGA 1, 2, 3, 4 DVI (242S1AE) HDMI 1.4 (242S1AE) DisplayPort Picture Adaptive Sync EasyRead, Office, Photo, Movie, Game, Economy, LowBlue Mode, Off On, Off Picture Format Wide Screen, 4:3 SmartImage Brightness 0~100 Contrast 0~100 Sharpness 0~100 SmartResponse Off, Fast, Faster, Fastest SmartContrast On, Off Gamma 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.
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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. Designs to prevent computer vision syndrome • Gently stretch your neck, and slowly tilt your head forward, backward, side for pain relief. 3. Ideal working posture 5. 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.
6. Technical Specifications 6. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type Backlight Panel Size Aspect Ratio Pixel Pitch Contrast Ratio(typ.
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6. 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.
6. Technical Specifications 6.1 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.
7. Power Management 7. 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.
8. 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. 8. Customer care and warranty 8.
8. 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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8. Customer care and warranty 8.2 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 Warranty Period please refer to Warranty Statement in Important Information Manual. 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.
9. Troubleshooting & FAQs • 9. Troubleshooting & FAQs AUTO button doesn't function • 9.1 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.
9. 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.
9. Troubleshooting & FAQs tab. Under the setting tab, in box labelled 'desktop area', move the sidebar to 1920 x 1080 pixels. Q5: What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments via OSD? • Open 'Advanced Properties' and set the Refresh Rate to 60 Hz, then click OK. Ans.: Simply press button, then select ‘Setup’ >'Reset' to recall all of the original factory settings. • Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1920 x 1080.
9. Troubleshooting & FAQs temperature yields "cool, bluewhite toning". also known as "after-imaging" or "ghost imaging", on your screen. "Burn-in", "after-imaging", or "ghost imaging" is a well-known phenomenon in LCD panel technology. In most cases, the "burn-in" or "after-imaging" or "ghost imaging" will disappear gradually over a period of time after the power has been switched off. Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave your monitor unattended.
9. Troubleshooting & FAQs Q14: Where can I find Important Information manual mentioned in EDFU? Ans.: Important Information manual can be download on the Philips website support page.
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