Philips 140S1M Electronic User's Manual

Also see for 140S: Electronic user's manual User manual Specification sheet Specification sheet

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)Safety and Troubleshooting • General FAQ • Screen Adjustments • Compatibility with OtherPeripherals • LCD Panel Technology • Ergonomics, Ecology, and Safety Standards •Troubleshooting • Regulatory Information • Other Related InformationGeneral FAQsQ: When I install my monitor how do I do if the screen shows "Cannot display this video mode"?A: Recommended video mode for Philips 150P/150B/140S: 1024x768 @60Hz for Philips 181AS1280x1024@60Hz.Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor that you used previously and which displayedcorrectly.lIn the Windows Start Menu, select Settings/Control Panel. In the Control Panel Window, select theDisplay icon. Inside the Display Control Panel, select the " Settings " tab. Under the setting tab, inbox labeled " desktop area ", move the slidebar to 1024x768 pixels .lOpen " Advanced Properties " and set the Refresh Rate to 60Hz, then click OK.lRestart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1024x768, 60Hz.lShut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor.lTurn on your monitor and then turn on your PClQ: What does "refresh rate" mean to me in an LCD monitor?A: For LCD monitors, the refresh rate is much less relevant. LCD monitors display 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 install the drivers (.inf and.icm)?A: These are the driver files for your monitor. Follow the instructions in your user manual to installthe drivers. You computer may ask you for monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files) or a driver disk whenyou first install your monitor. Follow the instructions to insert the driver disk (either floppy orCD-ROM) included in this package. Monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files) will be installedautomatically.Q: How do I adjust resolution?FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)file:///D|/Philips LCD/english/140S/SAFETY/SAF_FAQ.HTM (1 of 9) [1/20/2001 3:03:26 PM]