Philips 170s4f User Manual

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Installing your LCD monitor driver • Download and Printing Instructions  • Installing FPadjust
Program
Installing Your LCD monitor driver
System requirements:
PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 , Windows Me, Windows XP\
 or later
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Find your driver .inf/.icm/.cat at : /PC/drivers/l   
Read the Driver_install02.txt file before installing.
This page provides an option to read the manual in .pdf format. PDF file\
s can be downloaded into your hard 
disk, then viewed and printed with Acrobat Reader or through your browse\
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If you do not have Adobe¨ Acrobat Reader installed, click on the link\
 to install the application.  Adobe®
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Installing FPadjust Program
The FP Adjust program generates alignment patterns which will help you a\
djust monitor settings such as 
CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL POSITION, PHASE and CLOCK.
 
System requirements: PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Winodws Me, Windows XP \
or later
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To install  FPadjust Program :
Click on the link or icon to install FPadjustment Program. 
or
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DownloadFP_setup04.exe
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Read the FP_Readme04.txt file before installing.
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							FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Safety and Troubleshooting • General FAQ  • Screen Adjustments  • Compatibility with Other
Peripherals  • LCD Panel Technology  • Ergonomics, Ecology, and Safety Standards  •
Troubleshooting • Regulatory Information  • Other Related Information
General FAQs 
Q:
 When I install my monitor how do I do if the screen shows Cannot displ\
ay this video mode?
A: Recommended video mode for Philips 14/15: 1024x768 @60Hz for Philips 1\
7/18
1280x1024@60Hz.
Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor that you used pre\
viously and which displayed 
correctly.
1.  
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   Setting\
s  tab. Under the setting tab, in 
box labeled   desktop area , move the slidebar to 1024x768 pixels (\
14/15) / 1280x1024 pixels 
(17/18).2.  
Open  Advanced Properties  and set the Refresh Rate to 60Hz, then clic\
k OK.3.  
Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is \
set at 1024x768@60Hz 
(14/15) / 1280x1024@60Hz (17/18).4.  
Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your \
Philips LCD monitor.5.  
Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC6.  
Q: What should I do when screen shows: THIS IS 85HZ OVERSCAN, CHANGE COMPU\
TER DISPLAY
INPUT TO 1024 x 768 @60HZ or THIS IS 85HZ OVERDRIVE, CHANGE COMPUTER DIS\
PLAY INPUT 
TO 1280 x 1024 @60HZ?
A: It means the signal input from your PC is 85Hz -- outside the range that\
 the monitor can display.
New Generation LCD intelligent monitor capabilities temporarily override\
 the overscan, providing 
you with 10 minutes to reset timing to recommended settings. 
Heres how: 
Go to your Windows Start menu. Select  Settings, then Control Panel . Select Display. Move to
Settings  and click on the  Advanced button. Under  Adaptor, change the refresh rate to 56~75.
You have 10 minutes to complete the operation; if you do not complete wi\
thin 10 minutes, power off 
and re-power on monitor to enter changes.
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							Q: What does refresh rate mean to me in an LCD monitor?
A: For LCD monitors, the refresh rate is much less relevant. LCD monitors d\
isplay a stable,
flicker-free image at 60Hz. There is no visible differences between 85Hz\
 and 60Hz.
Q: What are the .inf and .icm files on the setup disk & CD-ROM? How do I i\
nstall 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. You 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 driver disk (either floppy or 
CD-ROM) included in this package. Monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files) will be installed 
automatically.
Q: How do I adjust resolution?
A: Your video card/graphic driver and monitor together determine the availa\
ble resolutions. You
can select desired resolution under Window 95/98 with the Display properties/Settings control 
panel
Q: What if I get lost when making monitor adjustments?
A: Simply press the OSD button, then select Reset to recall all original\
 factory settings.
Q: What is the Auto function?
A: The  AUTO adjustment  key restores optimal screen position, phase and clock settings with the\
press of a single button – without navigation through OSD menus and c\
ontrol keys.
Q: My Monitor has no power (Power LED does not light) ? What should I do\
?
A: Make sure the AC power cord is connected to the Monitor.
Q: Will the LCD monitor accept an Interlaced signal?
A: No If an Interlace signal is used, the screen displays both odd and eve\
n horizontal scanning lines
at the same time, distorting the picture.
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							Q: Does Refresh Rate mean to LCD?
A: Unlike CRT display technology in which the speed the electron beam is s\
wept from the top to the
bottom of the screen determines flicker, an active matrix display uses a\
n active element (TFT) to 
control each individual pixel and thus refresh rate is not really applicable to LCD technology.
Q: Will the LCD screen resistant scratches?
A: A protective coating is applied onto the surface of the LCD, which is du\
rable up to a certain
extent of hardness (approximately up to the hardness of a 2H pencil). \
In general, it is recommended 
not to expose the panel surface to any excessive shocks or scratches. An optional protective cover 
with greater scratch resistance is also available. 
 
Q: How should I clean the LCD surface?
A: For normal cleaning, use the clean, soft and fine. For extensive cleani\
ng, please use Isopropyl
alcohol. Do not use other solvents such as ethyl alcohol, ethanol, aceto\
ne, hexane, etc.
 
Q: Can the Philips LCD Monitor be hung on the wall or used as touch panel?\
A: Yes, Philips Brilliance LCD monitors have this optional feature. The st\
andard VESA mount holes
on back cover that allows user to mount the Philips monitor on any VESA \
standard ARM or 
accessories. Touch panels are being developed for future applications. C\
heck with your Philips 
sales representative for more information.
 
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Screen Adjustments
 
Q: What is the FPadjust program on the setup disk and CD-ROM?
A: The FPadjust program generates alignment patterns that help you adjust \
monitor settings such
as Contrast, Brightness, Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Phase, \
and Clock for optimal 
performance.
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							Q: When I install my monitor, how do I get the best performance for the mo\
nitor?
A:
For best performance, make sure your display settings are set at 1024x76\
8@60Hz for 14/15, 
1280x1024@60Hz for 17/18. Note: You can check the current display sett\
ings by pressing the OSD 
OK button once. 
The current display mode is shown in product information in OSD main con\
trols.1.  
To install the Flat Panel Adjust (FPadjust) program located on the mon\
itor setup CD-ROM, open the 
CD-ROM and double-click the FP_setup04.exe icon. This will install FP Ad\
just automatically and 
place a shortcut on your desktop.2.  
Run FPadjust by double clicking the shortcut. Follow the instructions st\
ep by step to optimize image 
performance with your systems video controller.3.  
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.
 
 
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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 PC, Ma\
c and workstation. You
may need a cable adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac system. Plea\
se contact your 
dealer/reseller 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 and the PC98/99
platforms.
Q: What is USB (Universal Serial Bus)?
A: Think of USB as a smart plug for PC peripherals. USB automatically dete\
rmines resources (like
driver software and bus bandwidth) required by peripherals. USB makes n\
ecessary resources 
available without user intervention. There are three main benefits of US\
B. USB eliminates case 
angst, the fear of removing the computer case to install circuit board \
cards -- that often require
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							adjustment of complicated IRQ settings -- for add-on peripherals. USB do\
es 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 t\
he 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 todays Plug-an\
d-Pray into true Plug-and-Play!
Q: What is a USB hub ?
A: A USB hub provides additional connections to the Universal Serial Bus. \
A hubs 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.
 
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LCD Panel Technology 
Q:
 What is Liquid Crystal Display?
A: A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is an optical device that is commonly \
used to display ASCII
characters and images on digital items such as watches, calculators, por\
table game consoles etc. 
LCD is the technology used for displays in notebook and other small comp\
uters. Like light-emitting 
diode and gas-plasma technologies, LCD allows displays to be much thinne\
r than cathode ray tube 
(CRT) technology. LCD consumes much less power than LED and gas-displa\
y displays because 
they work on the principle of blocking light rather than emitting it.
Q: How are LCDs made?
A: LCDs are created from two glass plates separated from each other at a d\
istance of a few
microns. Plates are filled with liquid crystal, then seals together. The\
 top plate is colored with a RGB 
pattern to make the color filter. Then polarizers are glued to both plat\
es. This combination is 
sometimes called glass or cell. The LCD cell is assembled into a mo\
dule by adding the 
backlight, driver electronics and frame.
Q: What is polarization ?
A: Polarization is basically directing light to shine in one direction. Li\
ght is electromagnetic wave.
Electric and magnetic fields oscillate in a direction perpendicular to t\
he propagation of the light 
beam. The direction of these fields is called polarization direction. \
Normal or non-polarized light 
has fields in several directions; polarized light has a field in only on\
e direction.
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							Q: What differentiates passive matrix LCDs from active matrix LCDs?
A: An LCD is made with either a passive matrix or an active matrix display\
 grid. An active matrix has
a transistor located at each pixel intersection, requiring less current \
to control the luminance of a 
pixel. For this reason, the current in an active matrix display can be s\
witched on and off more 
frequently, improving the screen refresh time (your mouse pointer will \
appear to move more 
smoothly across the screen, for example). The passive matrix LCD has a \
grid of conductors with 
pixels located at each intersection in the grid.
Q: How does a TFT LCD Panel work?
A: On each column and row of the TFT LCD panel, a data source drive and a \
gate drive and attached
respectively. The TFT drain of each cell is connected to the electrode. \
The molecular arrangement of 
liquid crystal elements differs depending on whether it is impressed wit\
h voltage or not. It varies the 
direction of polarized light and the amount of light by letting it throu\
gh different arrays of liquid 
crystal elements. When two polarized filters are arranged vertically on \
a polarized light pole, the 
light that passes through the upper polarized panel is turned 90 degrees\
 along with spiral structure 
of the liquid crystal molecules, and goes through the polarized filter a\
t the bottom. When impressed 
with voltage, liquid crystal molecules are arranged vertically from the \
original spiral structure and 
the direction of the light is not turned in 90 degrees. In this case, li\
ght that comes through the top 
polarized panel may not go through the polarized panel at the bottom.
Q: What are the advantages of TFT LCD compared to CRT?
A: In a CRT monitor, a gun shoots electrons and general light by colliding\
 polarized electrons on
fluorescent glass. Therefore, CRT monitors basically operate with analog\
 RGB signal. A TFT LCD 
monitor is a device displaying an input image by operating liquid crysta\
l panel. The TFT has a 
fundamentally different structure than a CRT: Each cell has an active ma\
trix structure and 
independent active elements. A TFT LCD has two glass panels and the spac\
e between them is filled 
in with liquid crystal. When each cell is connected with electrodes and \
impressed with voltage, 
molecular structure of liquid crystal is altered and controls amount of \
inlet lighting to display 
images. A TFT LCD has several advantages over a CRT, since it can be ver\
y thin and it does not 
have flickering because it does not use scanning method.
Q: Vertical frequency of 60Hz optimal for an LCD monitor, why?
A: Unlike a CDT monitor, the TFT LCD panel has a fixed resolution. For exa\
mple, an XGA monitor
has 1024x3 (R, G, B) x 768 pixels and higher resolution may not be ava\
ilable without additional 
software processing. The panel is designed to optimize display for 65MHz\
 dot clock, one of the 
standards for XGA displays. Since the vertical/horizontal frequency for \
this dot clock is 60HZ/48kHz, 
the optimum frequency for this monitor is 60Hz.
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							Q: What kind of wide-angle technology is available? How does it work?
A: The TFT LCD panel is an element controls/displays inlet of a backlight \
using the dual-refraction
of liquid crystal. Using the property that the projection of inlet light\
 refracts toward the major axis of 
the liquid element, it controls the direction of inlet light and display\
s it. Since the refraction ratio of 
inlet light on liquid crystal varies with the inlet angle of the light, \
the viewing angle of a TFT is much 
narrow than that of a CDT. Usually, viewing angle refers to the point wh\
ere the contrast ration is 10. 
Many ways to widen the viewing angle are currently being developed the m\
ost commonly used 
approach is to use a wide viewing angle film, which widens viewing angle\
 by varying the refraction 
ratio. Also IPS (In Plane Switching) or MVA (Multi Vertical Aligned)\
 is used for wider viewing angle.
Q: Why is there no flicker on an LCD Monitor?
A: Technically speaking, LCDs do flicker, but the cause of the phenomenon \
is different from that of
CRT monitor -- and has no impact of ease of viewing. Flickering in a LCD\
 monitor refers to usually 
undetectable luminance caused by the difference between positive and neg\
ative voltage. On the 
other hand, CRT flickering that can irritate the human eye comes when th\
e on/off action of the 
florescent object becomes visible. Since the reaction speed of liquid cr\
ystal in a LCD panel is much 
slower, this troublesome form of flickering is not present in LCD displa\
y.
Q: Why is an LCD monitor virtually free of Electro Magnetic Interference?
A: Unlike a CRT, an LCD monitor does not have key parts that generate Elec\
tro Magnetic
Interference, especially magnetic fields. Also, since LCD display utiliz\
es relatively low power, its 
power supply is extremely quiet.
 
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Ergonomics, Ecology, and Safety Standards 
Q:
 What is CE mark?
A: The CE (Conformité Européenne) marking is required to be displa\
yed on the regulated product
placed for sale on the European market. This mark CE means that a prod\
uct complies with an 
applicable European Directive. A European Directive is a European Law \
which relates to health, 
safety, environment and consumer Protection, much the same as the U.S. N\
ational Electrical Code 
and UL Standards.
Q: Does the LCD monitor conform to general safety standards?
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