Philips 231P4QPYEB/00 - User Manual

3 1. Important 1.3 Disposal of product and packing material Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment- WEEE This marking on the product or on its packaging illustrates that, under European Directive 2012/19/EU governing used electrical and electronic appliances, this product may not be disposed of w...

4 2. Setting up the monitor 2. Setting up the monitor 2.1 Installation Package contents *VGA Audio cable Power cable *DVI *DP © 20 14 K on ink lijk e P hilip s N .V. A ll rig hts r eser ved. Unau thoriz ed dup lication is a violation of applicable laws. Mad e and prin ted in C hin a. V ers ion Phili...

5 2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your computer 1 2 3 5 6 7 10 8 9 4 2 3 6 1 Kensington anti-theft lock 2 VGA input 3 DVI input 4 DisplayPor t 5 Audio input 6 AC power input 7 Zero power Switch 8 USB downstream 9 USB upstream 10 Earphone jack Connect to computer 1. Connect the power cord to ...

6 2. Setting up the monitor Description of the On Screen Display What is On-Screen Display (OSD)? On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips LCD monitors. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance or select functions of the monitors directly through an on-screen instruction window....

7 2. Setting up the monitor Resolution notification This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution, 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz. When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an aler t is displayed on screen: Use 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz for best results.Display of the nati...

8 2. Setting up the monitor 2.3 Remove the Base Assembly for VESA Mounting Before you star t disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid any possible damage or injur y. 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the sc...

9 3. Image Optimization 3. Image Optimization 3.1 SmartImage What is it? Smar tImage provides presets that optimize display for different types of content, dynamically adjusting brightness, contrast, color and sharpness in real time. Whether you're working with text applications, displaying images o...

10 3. Image Optimization profile delivers the best gaming experience for gamers. • Economy: Under this profile, brightness, contrast are adjusted and backlighting finetuned for just right display of ever yday office applications and lower power consumption. • Off: No optimization by Smar tImage. 3.2...

11 3. Image Optimization Start with Standard pane Adjust menu • Adjust Menu allows you to adjust Brightness, Contrast, and Resolution. • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel installation. Color menu • Color Menu allows you to adjust RGB, B...

12 3. Image Optimization 1. "Show Me" star ts color calibration tutorial. 2. Star t - star ts the 6-step color calibration sequence. 3. Quick View loads the before/after images. 4. To return to Color home pane, click the Cancel button. 5. Enable color calibration - by default is on. If unche...

13 3. Image Optimization First Color Calibration Screen • Previous button is disabled until the second color screen. • Next goes to the succeeding target (6-targets). • Final next goes File > Presets pane.• Cancel closes the UI and returns to the plug in page. SmartImage Allow users to change set...

14 3. Image Optimization menu. Disabled removes Smar tControl Premium from the right click context menu. • Enable Task Tray icon is checked (On) by default. Enable context menu shows the task tray menu for Smar tControl Premium. A right click on the task tray icon displays the menu options for Help,...

15 3. Image Optimization To enable Theft Deterrence, click on On button to bring up the following screen:• User can enter PIN between 4 and 9 digits numbers only. • After entering PIN, Accept button takes user to the pop-up dialog box on the following page. • Minimum minutes set to 5. Slider set to ...

16 3. Image Optimization The Context Menu has four entries: • SmartControl Premium - When selected the About screen is displayed. • Select Preset - Provides a hierarchical menu of saved presets for immediate use. A check mark shows the currently selected preset. Factor y Preset can also be called fr...

17 3. Image Optimization 3.4 SmartDesktop Guide SmartDesktop Smar tDesktop is in Smar tControl Premium. Install Smar tControl Premium and select Smar tDesktop from Options. • Align to par tition check box will enable automatic alignment for the window when dragged into the defined par tition. • Sele...

18 3. Image Optimization Right Click Menu Right click on the Desktop Par tition icon to view the drop down menu. 1. Find Windows – In some cases, the user may have sent multiple windows to the same par tition. Find Window will show all open windows and move the selected window to the forefront. 2. D...

19 3. Image Optimization • Desktop Partition – Desktop Par tition shows the current selected par tition and allows the user to quickly change to any of the par titions shown in the drop down. • Identify Partition – Displays the outline grid on the desktop for the current par tition. • Align On/Align...

20 3. Image Optimization 7 SmartDesktop Partition Definitions Name Description Image Full Desktop Applies all settings to the entire desktop. Ver tical Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized ver tical regions. For 90/270 maintain ver tical configuration. Horizon...

21 3. Image Optimization Name Description Image Horizontal Split Top Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized horizontal regions, the top region is single, the bottom region is spilt into two evenly sized regions For 90 Par tition 1 on right side Ver tical Par tit...

23 5. Technical Specifications Hot key Sensor distance 3 Landscape/Portrait mode(for selective models) Above illustrations are for reference purpose only, may not reflect the exact display of this model. How to adjust settings If PowerSensor is not operating correctly inside or outside the default r...

24 5. Technical Specifications Power(EnergyStar test method) Energy Consumption AC Input Voltage at 100VAC , 50Hz AC Input Voltage at 115VAC , 60Hz AC Input Voltage at 230VAC, 50Hz Normal Operation 20.88W (typ.) 20.87W (typ.) 20.886W (typ.) Sleep (Standby) <0.292W <0.3W <0.301W Off <0.21...

25 5. Technical Specifications Note 1. EPEAT Gold or Silver is valid only where Philips registers the product. Please visit www.epeat.net for registration status in your countr y. 2. This data is subject to change without notice. Go to www.philips.com/suppor t to download the latest version of leafl...

27 7. Regulatory Infomation 7. Regulatory Information Congratulations! This product is TCO Certified - for Sustainable IT TCO Cer tified is an international third par ty sustainability cer tification for IT products. TCO Cer tified ensures that the manufacture, use and recycling of IT products refle...

28 7. Regulatory Infomation Lead-free Product Lead free display promotes environmentally sound recover y and disposal of waste from electrical and electronic equipment. Toxic substances like Lead has been eliminated and compliance with European community’s stringent RoHs directive mandating restrict...

29 7. Regulatory Infomation Energy Star Declaration (www.energystar.gov) As an ENERGY STAR ® Par tner, we have determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Note We recommend you switch off the monitor when it is not in use for a long time. Federal Communicat...

30 7. Regulatory Infomation nuisibles aux communications radio. Cependant, rien ne peut garantir l'absence d'interférences dans le cadre d'une installation par ticulière. Si cet appareil est la cause d'interférences nuisibles pour la réception des signaux de radio ou de télévision, ce qui peut être ...

31 7. Regulatory Infomation North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information Placering/Ventilation VARNING: FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS. Placering/Ventilation ADVARSEL: S Ø R G V E D P L A C E R I N G E N F O R , AT NETLEDNINGENS STIK ...

32 7. Regulatory Infomation China RoHS The People's Republic of China released a regulation called "Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products" or commonly referred to as China RoHS. All products produced and sold for China market have to meet China RoHS ...

33 7. Regulatory Infomation Information for U.K. onlyWARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.Important: This apparatus is supplied with an approved moulded 13A plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1. Remove fuse cover and fuse.2. Fit new fuse which should be a BS 1362 5A,...

34 8. Customer care and warranty black pixel. Other combinations of lit and dark sub pixels appear as single pixels of other colors. Types of Pixel Defects Pixel and sub pixel defects appear on the screen in different ways. There are two categories of pixel defects and several types of sub pixel def...

36 8. Customer care and warranty 8.2 Customer Care & Warranty For warranty coverage information and additional suppor t requirement valid for your region, please visit www.philips.com/suppor t website for details. You may also contact your local Philips Customer Care Center number listed below. ...

37 8. Customer care and warranty Contact Information for CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE region: Country Call center CSP Consumer care number Belarus NA IBA +375 17 217 3386 +375 17 217 3389 Bulgaria NA LAN Ser vice +359 2 960 2360 Croatia NA MR Ser vice Ltd +385 (01) 640 1111 Czech Rep. NA Asuppor t 420...

38 8. Customer care and warranty Contact Information for APMEA region: Country ASP Consumer care number Opening hours Australia AGOS NETWORK PTY LTD 1300 360 386 Mon.~Fri. 9:00am-5:30pm New Zealand Visual Group Ltd. 0800 657447 Mon.~Fri. 8:30am-5:30pm Hong Kong Macau Company: Smar t Pixels Technolog...

39 9. Troubleshooting & FAQs 9. Troubleshooting & FAQs 9.1 Troubleshooting This page deals with problems that can be corrected by a user. If the problem still persists after you have tried these solutions, contact Philips customer ser vice representative. Common Problems No Picture (Power LE...

40 9. Troubleshooting & FAQs • Eliminate the ver tical bars using the Phase/ Clock of Setup in OSD Main Controls. It is valid only in VGA mode. Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark • Adjust the contrast and brightness on On-Screen Display. An "after-image", "burn-in" or ...