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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
General FAQs
Q:
When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video
mode'?
A: Recommended video mode for Philips 17": 1280x1024 @60Hz.
1. Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor that you used
previously.
2. 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
'Settings' tab. Under the setting tab, in box labeled 'desktop area', move the
slidebar to 1280x1024 pixels (17").
3. Open 'Advanced Properties' and set the Refresh Rate to 60Hz, then click OK.
4. Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at
1280x1024@60Hz (17").
5. Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your
Philips LCD monitor.
6. Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC.
Q: What should I do when screen shows: THIS IS 85HZ OVERDRIVE, CHANGE COMPUTER
DISPLAY 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.
Here's 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 within 10
minutes, power off and re-power on monitor to enter changes.
Q:
What does 'refresh rate' mean in connection with an LCD monitor?
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