electronic user's manual file:///D|/rita/LF2/LF2/LFa1/multi_manual/english/107P/manual.html [8/29/2001 2:55:11 PM] Safety & Troubleshooting Safety and Troubleshooting Information Safety Precautions and Maintenance · Troubleshooting · Regulatory Information · Other Related Information Safety precautions and maintenance WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards. Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor: q Disconnect the monitor from the power supply if the monitor is not to be used for an extended period of time. q q q q q Do not attempt to remove the back cover, as you will be exposed to a shock hazard. The back cover should only be removed by qualified service personnel. Do not place objects on top of the monitor cabinet, objects could fall into vents or cover them and prevent proper cooling of the monitor's electronic devices. To avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to the set, do not expose the monitor to rain or excessive moisture. Do not use alcohol or ammonia-based liquid to clean the monitor. If necessary, clean with a slightly damp cloth. Disconnect the monitor from the power supply before cleaning. When positioning the monitor, make sure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible. Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally when operating instructions of this manual are followed. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/rita/LF2/LF2/LFa1/multi_manual/english/107P/SAFETY/SAFETY.HTM [8/29/2001 2:55:43 PM] About This Electronic User's Manual About This Electronic User's Manual About This Guide · Other Documents You May Need · Notational Descriptions About This Guide This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips Color Monitor. It describes the monitor's features, setup, operation and all other information, which is the same exact information described in our printed version. The sections are as follows: q q q Safety and Troubleshooting Information provides tips and solutions for common problems, and other related information you may need. About This Electronic User's Manual gives overview of what information are included as well as notation icon descriptions and other documentation you can refer to. Product Information gives an overview of the monitor's features and as well as the technical specifications for this monitor. Installing Your Monitor describes the initial setup process and gives an overview of how to use the monitor. On Screen Display provides information on adjusting the settings on your monitor. Customer Care and Warranty is a list of worldwide Philips consumer information centers along with the help desk phone numbers and information on the applicable warranty of your product.. Glossary provides more information for technical terms. Download allows users to install the entire manual on their hard drive. Frequently Asked Questions provides answers to commonly asked questions. q q q q q q RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Other Documents You May Need In addition to this Electronic User's Guide, you may need to refer to the following documentation: q Philips Color Monitor Quick Start Guide which summarizes the steps for setting up the monitor. This is included with this product. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Notational Descriptions file:///D|/rita/LF2/LF2/LFa1/multi_manual/english/107P/ABOUT/ABOUT.HTM (1 of 2) [8/29/2001 2:55:43 PM] About This Electronic User's Manual 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 type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows: NOTE: This icon indicates important information and tips that help you make better use of your computer system. CAUTION: This icon indicates information that tells you how to avoid either potential damage to hardware or loss of data. WARNING: This icon indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem. SMART HELP: This icon indicates helpful information when adjusting the On Screen Display of your monitor. Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the warning is mandated by regulatory authority. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE ©2001 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Reproduction, copying, usage, modifying, hiring, renting, public performance, transmission and/or broadcasting in whole or in part is prohibited without written consent of Philips Electronics N.V. file:///D|/rita/LF2/LF2/LFa1/multi_manual/english/107P/ABOUT/ABOUT.HTM (2 of 2) [8/29/2001 2:55:43 PM] 107P Product Information Product Information Product Features · LightFrameTM for Windows · Technical Specifications · Power Management · Automatic Power Saving · Physical Specification · Pin Assignment · Product Views Product Features 107P20: q q q q q q 17-inch (16.0" VIS) Real Flat color monitor featuring ICE technology for excellent front of screen performance for use with MACs, PCs . Autoscan covers horizontal frequencies up to 92 kHz offering a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1440 with flicker free display of 1024 x 768 up to 115 Hz Flat aperture grille CRT with high-resolution 0.25 mm stripe pitch. LightFrameTM for brightest and sharpest display of movie and photo windows. Multimedia Base and USB Hub option FCC, CE (in selected countries only) and ISO9241, ISO14001 certified RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE LightFrameTM for Windows Introduction Philips LightFrameTM feature enriches the experience of pictures and video on a Philips CRT (picture tube) monitor. LightFrameTM will boost the brightness and sharpness of photos and videos on the monitor screen. To control the LightFrameTM feature in your monitor, you have to install the LightFrameTM application which you will find on this CD-ROM. Note Philips LightFrameTM will only work with monitors that have been built to use this software. Earlier Philips monitors or other manufacturers monitors will not work with this special software. It is recommended that you install this software only on a Philips monitor designed to use it. These monitors can be identified by the LightFrameTM logo on the front of the monitor. This software is not designed for use with LCD flat screen monitors. LightFrameTM will work with true Windows-based programs and DOS-based programs that operate in a Windows environment. It will not work with DOS-based programs operating only in a DOS environment. Language Selection While English is the default language of LightFrameTM, the User Interface can be set up to operate in Dutch, file:///D|/rita/LF2/LF2/LFa1/multi_manual/english/107P/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (1 of 12) [8/29/2001 2:55:44 PM] 107P Product Information French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese or Korean. Installation 1) 2) To install LightFrameTM, place the CD in the CD-ROM drive. Next, when the menu of items on the CD appears on your screen, click on 'Install LightFrameTM'. 3) Now, follow the on-screen prompts to properly install the program. The software checks to see if you have a compatible monitor. You must agree to the license agreement terms for the software to install. 4) After installation, LightFrameTM automatically loads and the icon appears in the taskbar. Notes If LightFrameTM detects that your monitor is not LightFrameTM compatible, a message appears on the monitor screen. If you see this message, you can select to abort or continue the installation. However, if you continue the installation, LightFrameTM will probably not work on the monitor. How to use LightFrameTM After installation, LightFrameTM starts up automatically whenever the computer is started. For information about using LightFrameTM please refer to the help information which is available after installation. Compatibility This version of LightFrameTM is compatible with Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me (Millenium Edition) Windows XP Windows 2000 Professional Edition. LightFrameTM 2 -- Frequently Asked Questions (and answers) LightFrameTM Q. What is LightFrameTM? A. LightFrameTM is an exclusive Philips hardware/software technology for the brightest, highest contrast-ever on-demand display of photos and video on a monitor. It enhances the display quality of photos and videos in a selected window without impacting upon display of text-based applications. Q. What is LightFrameTM 2? A. LightFrame2 is a second-generation software package that working in conjunction with factory installed file:///D|/rita/LF2/LF2/LFa1/multi_manual/english/107P/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (2 of 12) [8/29/2001 2:55:44 PM] 107P Product Information LightFrameTM hardware adds great new features to LightFrameTM. Q: How can I tell if my monitor comes with LightFrameTM 2? A: All Philips LightFrameTM 2 monitors display this logo on their front bezel: Q: How does LightFrameTM work? A: LightFrameTM consists of a software application and an Integrated Circuit (IC) embedded in the monitor. Together, they boost brightness and sharpness in a user defined window or screen area. Unique LightFrameTM technology dramatically improves photo and video display quality. Q: Is the size of the LightFrameTM screen limited? A: No. You can select a single window or, using the drag mode, select the entire display area.The only limitation is the visible screen area of your monitor. The minimum size of a LightFrameTM dragged area is 20 by 20 pixels. Q: Will LightFrameTM shorten the life of a monitor? Is phosphor burn-in a potential problem? A: No. Extensive testing has confirmed that LightFrameTM does not adversely effect monitor life. Today s state-of-the-art Philips monitors employ improved phosphors and are designed for high light output. LightFrameTM normally highlights photos and video. Though the peak brightness of the highlighted area is strongly increased, the average brightness a determining factor for cathode deterioration is not normally increased. In any case, a special Automatic Beam Limiter (ABL) circuit keeps a monitor s maximum average brightness within acceptable levels. Upgrading to LightFrameTM 2 Q: How do I upgrade from LightFrameTM to LightFrameTM 2? A: It s easy: Download LightFrameTM 2 software for any monitor equipped with LightFrame from the Philips web site (www.pcstuff.philips.com). Remember the directory into which you saved the upgrade. When you click on the downloaded program icon, LightFrameTM 2 scans your system, removes old versions and upgrades automatically to LightFrameTM 2. But remember: Your monitor must have the LightFrameTM feature to upgrade to LightFrameTM 2. Q: Can I install LightFrameTM 2 over an older version? Must previous versions be uninstalled? A: The LightFrameTM 2 installation program scans your system, removes old versions and upgrades file:///D|/rita/LF2/LF2/LFa1/multi_manual/english/107P/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (3 of 12) [8/29/2001 2:55:44 PM] 107P Product Information automatically to LightFrameTM 2. Here s how: If you downloaded the upgrade from the Philips Web site, remember the directory into which you saved the upgrade. When you click on the Setup icon, LightFrameTM 2 scans your system, removes old versions and upgrades automatically to LightFrameTM 2. To upgrade from a CD-ROM disk, click on the Setup icon located in the \PC\LightFrameTM folder, select Install LightFrameTM 2 and follow on screen prompts. Q: What will happen when my system is no longer connected to a LightFrameTM-enabled monitor for example, when I take my notebook on the road? A: Philips exclusive LightFrameTM feature requires the combined operation of hardware that resides in your monitor and software installed on your system. It only works when a monitor with built-in hardware receives commands from system software. Without both the LightFrameTM hardware-equipped monitor and system software, LightFrameTM does not function. Q: What s new in LightFrameTM 2? A: LightFrameTM 2 is full of neat new features: Here are just a few: Automatic detection of photos and videos on Web pages. Full screen highlighting through a Windows keyboard shortcut. Improved compatibility with multimedia applications. To experience these and other new features, start using LightFrameTM 2 today! LightFrameTM2 applications and operating systems Q: Can I use LightFrameTM2 in DOS mode? A: Yes, but in DOS, LightFrameTM 2 highlights the entire screen and must be manually switched on from the OSD menu. Here s how: Open your monitor s OSD controls. Go to LIGHTFRAME in the EXTRA CONTROLS menu. Press the left/right button to switch LightFrameTM on or off. Q: Can I use LightFrameTM 2 with my favorite game? A: Absolutely. LightFrameTM ...