PHILIPS 150X4FS Manual

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e-Manual Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s Manual file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/B2C/ENGLISH/150X4/INDEX.HTM [3/1/2004 5:54:55 PM] ...

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Safety and Troubleshooting Information •Safety Precautions and Maintenance • Installation Locations • FAQs • Troubleshooting • Regulatory Information • Other Related Information Safety and Troubleshooti...

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Safety and Troubleshooting Information Avoid exposure to heat and extreme cold ● Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight or extreme cold. ● Avoid moving the LCD monitor between locations with la...

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About This Manual • About This Guide • Notational Descriptions About This Manual About This Guide This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips LCD Monitor. It describes the LCD...

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About This Manual 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 d...

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Product Information • Product Features • LightFrame TM for Windows •Technical Specifications •Resolution & Preset Modes •Philips Pixel Defect Policy •Automatic Power Saving •Physical Specification •Pin Ass...

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Product Information While English is the default language of LightFrame TM , the User Interface can be set up to operate in Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese or Korean. Installation 1) To i...

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Product Information A: LightFrame TM 1 was the very first generation of the LightFrame TM feature introduced by Philips. In that version the user needs to manually turn on/off the feature and select the window or area to apply it to. LightFrame T...

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Product Information Q: What is wrong when my mouse changes into a light bulb with a red cross? A: Nothing. It just means that your mouse moves outside the application where you already have one or more windows enhanced. You can only select windows ...

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Product Information RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Technical Specifications* LCD PANEL • Type TFT LCD • Screen size 15" visual • Pixel Pitch 0.297 x 0.297mm (15.0") • LCD Panel type 1024 x 768 pixels R.G.B. vertical stripe Anti...

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Product Information • Input Frequency XGA Hsync 48- 61 kHz, Vsync 60 - 76 Hz (N.I.) SVGA Hsync 35- 50 kHz, Vsync 56 - 75 Hz (N.I.) VGA Hsync 31- 38 kHz, Vsync 60 - 76 Hz (N.I.) AUDIO • Input signal level 0.5 V RMS • Input signal connector...

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Product Information Exit this OSD. After this, please do not change the brightness or contrast setting of your monitor. If you change either of these, the monitor will exit the sRGB mode and go to a color temperature setting of 6500K. For more info...

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Product Information 48.363 1024*768 60.004 56.476 1024*768 70.069 60.023 1024*768 75.029 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Automatic Power Saving If you have VESA DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically ...

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Product Information • Temperature (operating) 5° C to 40° C • Relative humidity 20% to 80% • System MTBF 50K hrs (CCFL 40Khrs) • Cabinet color Silver * This data is subject to change without notice. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Pin Assig...

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Product Information Product Views Follow the links to see various views of the monitor and its components. Front View Product Description RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Physical Function Tilt RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/...

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Installing Your LCD Monitor • Front View Produt Description • Connecting to Your PC • The Base • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Installing Your LCD Monitor Front View Product Description UP a...

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Installing Your LCD Monitor RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Optimizing Performance ● For best performance, ensure that your display settings are set at 1024x768@60Hz (for 14"/15") or 1280x1024, 60Hz (for 17"/18"). Note: You...

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On-Screen Display •Description of the On- Screen Display • The OSD Tree On-Screen Display Description of the On Screen Display What is the On-Screen Display? This is a feature in all Philips LCD monitors. It allows an end ...

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On-Screen Display RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/B2C/ENGLISH/150X4/osd/osddesc.htm (2 of 3) [3/1/2004 5:55:09 PM] ...

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On-Screen Display file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/B2C/ENGLISH/150X4/osd/osddesc.htm (3 of 3) [3/1/2004 5:55:09 PM] ...

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Customer Care & Warranty Customer Care & Warranty PLEASE SELECT YOUR COUNTRY/AREA TO REVIEW DETAILS OF YOUR WARRANTY COVERAGE WESTERN EUROPE: Austria • Belgium • Cyprus • Denmark • France • Germany...

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Glossary Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z C Color temperature A way of describing the color of a radiating source in terms of the temperature (in degrees Kelvin) of a black body radiatin...

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Glossary L LCD Liquid Crystal Display An alphanumeric display, using the unique properties of liquid crystal, to form characters. The latest flat- panel displays, contains a matrix of hundreds or thousands of individual LCD cells that generate text...

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Download and Print •Installing your LCD monitor driver •Download and Printing Instructions • Installing FPadjust Program Download and Print Installing Your LCD monitor driver System requirements: ● PC runn...

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Download and Print Download 170X4.pdf 2. From the menu that appears, choose 'Save Link As...', 'Save Target As...' or 'Download Link to Disk'. 3. Choose where you would like to save the file; click 'Save' (i...

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Download and Print Download FP_setup04.exe ● From the menu that appears, choose 'Save Link As...', 'Save Target As...' or 'Download Link to Disk'. ● Choose where you would like to save the file; click &ap...

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) • Safety and Troubleshooting • General FAQs • Screen Adjustments • Compatibility with Other Peripherals • LCD Panel Technology • Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standard...

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: What are the .inf and .icm files on the set-up disk & CD-ROM? How do I install the drivers (.inf and .icm)? A: These are the driver files for your monitor. Follow the instructions in your user manual to inst...

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: Will the LCD screen be resistant to scratches? A: A protective coating is applied to the surface of the LCD, which is durable to a certain extent (approximately up to the hardness of a 2H pencil). In general, it...

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) A: 1. For best performance, make sure your display settings are set at 1024x768@60Hz for 14"/15", 1280x1024@60Hz for 17"/18". Note: You can check the current display settings by pressing the...

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) With USB, up to 127 devices can run simultaneously on one computer. USB permits 'hot plug-in.' No need to shut down, plug in, reboot and run set up to install peripherals. No need to go through the rever...

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: What differentiates passive matrix LCDs from active matrix LCDs? A: An LCD is made with either a passive matrix or an active matrix display grid. An active matrix has a transistor located at each pixel intersect...

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) A: The TFT LCD panel is an element that controls/displays the inlet of a backlight using the dual- refraction of a liquid crystal. Using the property that the projection of inlet light refracts toward the major axi...

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) More information is provided in the Regulatory Information section. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/B2C/ENGLISH/150X4/safety/saf_faq.htm (8 of 8) [3/1/2004 5:55:30 PM] ...

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Troubleshooting • Safety and Troubleshooting • FAQs • Common Problems • Imaging Problems • Regulatory Information • Other Related Information Troubleshooting This page deals with problems tha...

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Troubleshooting Imaging Problems Display position is incorrect ● Press the Auto button. ● Adjust the image position using the Horizontal Position and/or Vertical Position in OSD Main Controls. Image vibrates on the screen ● ...

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Troubleshooting Green, red, blue, dark and white dots remain ● The remaining dots are normal characteristic of the liquid crystal used in today’s technology. For further assistance, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list and con...

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Regulatory Information • TCO'99 Information •TCO'99 Environmental Requirements •TCO'03 Information •Recycling Information for Customers • CE Declaration of Conformity • Energy Star Declar...

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Regulatory Information • Information for UK only •Troubleshooting • Other Related Information •Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) environmental criteria document may be ordered from: TCO Development SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden ...

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Regulatory Information break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with increased risks e.g. skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as a consequence. Lead** Lead can...

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Regulatory Information Ecology ● The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer must have a certified environmental management system such as EMAS or ISO 14 000 ● Restrictions on ❍ chlorinated and brominated flam...

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Regulatory Information Mr. Delmer F. Teglas Philips Consumer Electronics North America E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +1 865 521 4322 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE CE Declaration of Conformity Philips Consumer Electronics declare under our resp...

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Regulatory Information Power Saving Alternative 2 One step OFF Amber < 1W As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, PHILIPS has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. We recommend you switch off the moni...

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Regulatory Information Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme auxlimites des appareils numériques de class B,aux termes de l'article 15 Des règles de la FCC. Ces limites sont conçues de façon à fourir une protection raisonn...

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Regulatory Information Class B ITE RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE MIC Notice (South Korea Only) Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for non-business purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas. R...

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Regulatory Information The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A). To completely switch off the equ...

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Regulatory Information Placering/Ventilation ADVARSEL: SØRG VED PLACERINGEN FOR, AT NETLEDNINGENS STIK OG STIKKONTAKT ER NEMT TILGÆNGELIGE. Paikka/Ilmankierto VAROITUS: SIJOITA LAITE SITEN, ETTÄ VERKKOJOHTO VOIDAAN TARVITTAESSA HELPOSTI ...

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Regulatory Information Damit Ihr Monitor immer den in der Zulassung geforderten Werten entspricht, ist darauf zu achten, daß 1. Reparaturen nur durch Fachpersonal durchgeführt werden. 2. nur original-Ersatzteile verwendet werden. 3. bei Ersa...

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Regulatory Information 3. Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3- pin plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 5...

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Regulatory Information file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/B2C/ENGLISH/150X4/safety/regs/regulat.htm (13 of 13) [3/1/2004 5:55:35 PM] ...

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Other Related Information • Safety and Troubleshooting • FAQs • Troubleshooting • Regulatory Information •Information for Users in the U.S •Information for Users Outside the U.S Other Relate...

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Philips Pixel Defect Policy • Product Features •Technical Specifications •Resolution & Preset Modes •Automatic Power Saving •Physical Specification •Pin Assignment •Product Views Philips Pi...

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Philips Pixel Defect Policy One lit red, green or blue sub pixel Two adjacent lit sub pixels: - Red + Blue = Purple - Red + Green = Yellow - Green + Blue = Cyan (Light Blue) Three adjacent lit sub pixels (one white pixel) Black Dot Defects Black...

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Philips Pixel Defect Policy 3 adjacent lit sub pixels (one white pixel) 0 0 0 Distance between two bright dot defects* 0 15 mm or more 0 Total bright dot defects of all types 0 4 or fewer 0 BLACK DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL MODEL 150X4 150C4/...

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Connecting to Your PC Your LCD Monitor : •Front View Product Description • Accessory Pack • Connecting to Your PC • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance • The Base Connecti...

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Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC 1) Plug the power cord into monitor firmly. Note: If you use an Apple Macintosh, you need to connect the special Mac adapter to one end of the monitor signal cable. file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/B2C/E...

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Connecting to Your PC 2) a) Remove the arm box's top cover Press the center of the cap and open the cap from sides (Do not attempt to open the cap from the top or the bottom) b) Fix the cables to the hook c) Place the cables inside the ar...

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Connecting to Your PC 3) Connect to PC (a) Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable. (b) Plug the power cord of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet. (c) Connect the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the ba...

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Connecting to Your PC Use hands to push and seal in place. 5) To remove back cover To remove the back cover, place thumbs on grip area and use fingers to pull away the cover edges from sealed position. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:/...

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The Base Your LCD Monitor : •Front View Product Description • Accessory Pack • Connecting to Your PC • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Unfold and Fold the Base : • Unfold the base • ...

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The Base 1) Push down the head of monitor Foldable base available for easy wall mounting Smart tips 1. Use the full scale template to mark on the wall the horizontal distance (130 mm) between the two mounting screws. Notes: - The surface for m...

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The Base WARNING! ● Read all instructions carefully before mounting! ● Correct assembly is essential. The maximum allowed weight of the LCD Display is 6.5 kg/14.3 lbs. ● The assembly materials that come with the product are only ...

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The Base 1) Remove the back cover file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/B2C/ENGLISH/150X4/install/base.htm (4 of 5) [3/1/2004 5:55:55 PM] ...

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The Base 2) Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base from the LCD monitor. Note: This monitor accepts a 100mmx100mm VESA-Compliant mounting interface. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/B2C/ENGLISH/150X4...

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Getting Started Your LCD Monitor : •Front View Product Description • Connecting to Your PC • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Getting Started Getting Started Use the info...

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Getting Started 7. Select 'Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can choose the driver you want', then click on 'Next' and then click on 'Have Disk...'. 8. Click on the 'Browse...&a...

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Getting Started information, please refer to Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP user's manual. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/B2C/ENGLISH/150X4/install/gt_start.htm (3 of 3) [3/1/2004 5:55:56 PM] ...

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Your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty Your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty Thank you for purchasing this Philips monitor. All Philips monitors are designed and manufactured to high standards and deliver high- quality per...

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Your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty ● Note that products that are not originally designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized for usage within the Philips F1rst Choice countries, do not apply to the Philips F1rst Choice Warranty. In the...

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International Guarantee Your International Guarantee Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Philips product which has been designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. If, unfortunately, someth...

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International Guarantee file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/B2C/ENGLISH/warranty/war_intl.htm (2 of 2) [3/1/2004 5:56:05 PM] ...

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United States Guarantee LIMITED WARRANTY (Computer Monitor) Click here to access the Warranty Registration Card. Three Years Free Labor / Three Years Free Service on Parts / One Year Exchange* *Product will be exchang...

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United States Guarantee This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.) ● a product used for commercial or institutional purposes. Where IS SERVICE AVAILABLE? Warranty service is avail...

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United States Guarantee Three years free parts and three years free labor will be provided at Philips Canada depot or any one of its authorized service centers. (In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warrantie...

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Philips Warranty Helpdesk Philips Warranty Helpdesk Telephone numbers: Austria 01 546 575 603 Luxembourg 026 84 3000 Belgium 02 275 0701 Netherlands 053 482 9800 Cyprus (Greek) 800 92256 Norway 22 70 82 50 Denmar...

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Consumer Information Centers Consumer Information Centers Antilles • Argentina • Australia • Bangladesh • Brasil • Canada • Chile • China • Colombia • Czech Republic • Dubai • Egypt • Hong Kong...

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Consumer Information Centers TURKEY Türk Philips Ticaret A.S. Talatpasa Caddesi No 5. 80640-Gültepe/Istanbul Phone: (0800)-211 40 36 Fax : (0212)-281 1809 Latin America ANTILLES Philips Antillana N.V. Kaminda A.J.E. Kusters 4 Zeelandia, P.O. box 3...

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Consumer Information Centers COLOMBIA Industrias Philips de Colombia S.A.-Division de Servicio CARRERA 15 Nr. 104-33 Bogota, Colombia Phone:(01)-8000 111001 (toll free) Fax : (01)-619-4300/619-4104 MEXICO Consumer Information Centre Norte 45 No.66...

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Consumer Information Centers VENEZUELA Industrias Venezolanas Philips S.A. Apartado Postal 1167 Caracas 1010-A Phone: (02) 2377575 Fax : (02) 2376420 Canada CANADA Philips Electronics Ltd. 281 Hillmount Road Markham, Ontario L6C 2S3 Phone: (800) ...

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Consumer Information Centers BANGLADESH Philips Service Centre 100 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue Kawran Bazar C/A Dhaka-1215 Phone: (02)-812909 Fax : (02)-813062 CHINA BEIJING Beijing Authorized Service Centre. Consumer Information Centre Building 6, Wes...

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Consumer Information Centers INDIA Phone: 91-20-712 2048 ext: 2765 Fax: 91-20-712 1558 BOMBAY Philips India Customer Relation Centre Bandbox House 254-D Dr. A Besant Road, Worli Bombay 400 025 CALCUTTA Customer Relation Centre 7 justice Chandra Madh...

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Consumer Information Centers MALAYSIA Philips Malaysia Sdn. Berhad Service Dept. No.51,sect.13 Jalan University. 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selagor. P.O.box 12163 50768 Kuala Lumpur. Phone: (03)-7950 5501/02 Fax : (03)-7954 8504 PAKISTAN KARACHI Philips E...

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Consumer Information Centers TAIWAN Philips Taiwan Ltd. Consumer Information Centre 13F, No. 3-1 Yuan Qu St., Nan Gang Dist., Taipei 115, Taiwan Phone: 0800-231-099 Fax : (02)-3789-2641 THAILAND Philips Electronics (Thailand) Ltd. Philips Service C...

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Consumer Information Centers DUBAI Philips Middle East B.V. Consumer Information Centre P.O.Box 7785 DUBAI Phone: (04)-335 3666 Fax : (04)-335 3999 EGYPT Philips Egypt Consumer Information Centre 10, Abdel Rahman El Rafei Mohandessin - Cairo, P.O.Bo...