2ENIntroduction and SafetySafety precautions and maintenance• Unplug the monitor, if you are not going to use it for anextensive period of time.• Unplug the monitor, if you need to clean it with a slightlydamp cloth. Wiping the screen with a dry cloth is possiblewhen the power is off. However, never use alcohol,solvents, or ammonia-based liquids.• Consult a service technician if the monitor does notoperate normally when following the instructions in thismanual.• The casing cover should be opened only by qualifiedservice personnel.• Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight and away fromstoves or any other heat source.• Remove any object that could fall into the vents orprevent proper cooling of the monitor’s electronics.• Do not block the ventilation holes on the cabinet.• Keep the monitor dry. To avoid electric shock, do notexpose it to rain or excessive moisture.• When positioning the monitor, make sure the power plugand outlet are easily accessible.• If turning off the monitor by detaching mains cord or DCpower cord, wait for 6 seconds, then attach the mains cordor DC power cord for normal operation.End-of-life disposalYour new monitor contains materials that can be recycledand reused. Specialized companies can recycle yourproduct to increase the amount of reusable materials andto minimize the amount to be disposed of.Please find out about the local regulations on how todispose of your old monitor.E NERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.IBM, IBM PC, and Power PC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.Apple, Macintosh, Quadra, Performa, and Centris are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.Contact us at our web site: HTTP://www.monitors.philips.comIntroductionThe Philips Brilliance151AX Flat Panel Monitor satisfies theneed of high-end corporate and professional users. Thismonitor is for those who are seeking advanced design, asmall footprint, high quality picture and ergonomicfeatures in a monitor that takes minimal desk space. Itsinnovative technology delivers outstanding brightness andcontrast, zero emissions, and low-energy consumption.FeaturesEXCELLENT DISPLAY QUALITY• 15.1 inch viewable area display - comparable to theviewable screen size of a 17-inch CRT monitor, with evenbetter picture clarity and geometry.• Full compatibility with all standard video cards and allcommon VESA modes up to 1024 x 768 Hz with 30 to 61kHz horizontal scanning.• State of the art image processing for optimal full screenimage expansion at resolutions for DOS, VGA 640 x 480,and SVGA 800 x 600ERGONOMIC DESIGN• To protect the LCD panel against wear and scratches, anoptional protective cover can be ordered separately. Pleaseinquire with your dealer.• Detachable pedestal for swing arm or wall mountapplications. A special hinge design on the monitor insuresfull tilt and rotation adjustability even on the simplestmount.• Easy OSD with five (5) language text.OTHERS• 1+1W stereo front-firing audio and microphone• USB Bay for an optional powered hub with four (4)downstream ports• Anti-theft Kensington ® socket lock and OSD lock toprevent tampering especially useful at point-of-sale andcustomer interaction sites.Note: Your monitor operates according to the VESA DDC level 1/2B. Only computers andsoftwares that support the same guidelines and operate at the same or a higher level canmake use of this feature. If your computer does not support the relevant guidelines, you canstill use your monitor and computer. However, you may need to manually specify theappropriate resolution in the software or computer.As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,PHILIPS has determined that thisproduct meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.