Philips S line 242S1 Quick Start Guide

Introduction and Support

This document provides essential information to get you started with your Philips S line 242S1 monitor. For comprehensive details, troubleshooting, and the latest SmartControl software, please visit the online help at www.philips.com/support.

This product is manufactured and sold under the responsibility of Top Victory Investments Ltd. Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used under license. HDMI trademark and related patents on technologies belong to their respective owners. The monitor was printed in China.

Monitor Adjustments

The Philips S line 242S1 monitor offers versatile adjustments for ergonomic viewing:

• Tilt: The screen can be tilted from -5° (down) to +25° (up).
• Swivel: The monitor can be swiveled 180° to the left and 180° to the right.
• Height Adjustment: The monitor stand allows for a height adjustment of up to 130mm.
• Pivot: The screen can be rotated 90° clockwise or counter-clockwise for portrait viewing.

Setup and Connections

Follow these steps to set up your monitor:

1. Attach the Stand: Securely attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as shown in the diagram.
2. Connect Cables:
   • Connect the power cable to the AC IN port on the monitor and to a power outlet.
   • Connect your computer to the monitor using the available input ports. Common connection options include:
     • DisplayPort (DP)
     • HDMI
     • DVI (available on 242S1AE model)
     • D-SUB (VGA)
   • An audio cable may be required for sound output (available for 242S1AE model).

Note: The specific ports and included accessories may vary depending on your region and monitor model (e.g., 242S1AE vs. 242S1E). Display designs may differ slightly from illustrations.

On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

Use the physical buttons on the monitor to access and navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu for various settings:

• Power Button: Turns the monitor on or off.
• Navigation Buttons: Use buttons like Up (▲), Down (▼), OK (✔️), and Back (↩️) to navigate through menus and select options.
• Common Settings:
  • Input Selection: Choose the active input source (e.g., VGA, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort).
  • SmartImage: Optimize display settings for different content types (e.g., Text, Photo, Movie, Game).
  • LowBlue Mode: Reduces blue light emission to help protect your eyes.
  • Brightness: Adjust the screen brightness.

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