2 general faqs – Philips 242B9T 23.8" 16:9 IPS Touchscreen Monitor User Manual
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8.Troubleshooting & FAQs
Horizontal flicker appears
• Adjust the image using the “Auto”
function in OSD Main Controls.
• Eliminate the vertical 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 "ghost 
image" remains after the power has 
been turned off.
• Uninterrupted display of still or
static images over an extended 
period may cause "burn-in", also 
known as "after-imaging" or "ghost 
imaging", on your screen. "Burn-in", 
"after-imaging", or "ghost imaging" 
is a well-known phenomenon in 
LCD panel technology. In most 
cases, the "burn-in" or "after-
imaging" or "ghost imaging" will 
disappear gradually over a period 
of time after the power has been 
switched off. 
• Always activate a moving screen
saver program when you leave your 
monitor unattended. 
• Always activate a periodic screen
refresh application if your LCD 
monitor will display unchanging 
static content.
• Failure to activate a screen saver, or
a periodic screen refresh application 
may result in severe “burn-in” or 
“after-imaging” or “ghost imaging” 
symptoms that will not disappear 
and cannot be repaired. The 
damage mentioned above is not 
covered under your warranty.
Image appears distorted. Text is fuzzy or 
blurred. 
• Set the PC’s display resolution
to the same mode as monitor’s 
recommended screen native 
resolution.
Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots 
appears on the screen
• The remaining dots are normal
characteristic of the liquid crystal 
used in today’s technology, Please 
refer the pixel policy for more detail. 
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The "power on" light is too strong and
is disturbing
• You can adjust “power on” light using
the power LED Setup in OSD main 
Controls.
For further assistance, refer to the Service 
contact information listed in Important 
information manual and contact Philips 
customer service representative.
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Functionality different according to
display.
8.2 General FAQs
Q1:
 When I install my monitor what 
should I do if the screen shows 
'Cannot display this video mode'?
Ans.:
Recommended resolution for this 
monitor: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz.
• Unplug all cables, then connect your
PC to the monitor that you used 
previously. 
• 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 labelled 
'desktop area', move the sidebar to 
1920 x 1080 pixels.