HP (Hewlett-Packard) CQ1859 manual

CQ1859, CQ1859e, and CQ1859s LCD Monitors User Guide[...]

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About This Guide This guide provides information on setting up the monito r, installing dri vers, using the on-screen displa y menu, troubleshooting and technical specificat ions. WARNING! Text set off in this manner in dicates that failure to follow di rections could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner in di[...]

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Table of contents 1 Product Features CQ1859, CQ1859e , and CQ1 859s LCD Mo nitors ... ........................ ................................... ................. 1 2 Safety and Maintena nce Guidelines Important Safety Information ............. ....... .......... ......... ....... .......... ......... .......... ........ ........ ....... ........[...]

sRGB Su pport ......... .......... ........ ............ .......... ......... ........... .......... ......... ........... .......... ..... ....... .......... . 19 Changing t he Color T emperatur e ........ ................ ............... .............. ............... ................ .. 19 Installing the sRGB ICM File fo r Microsoft Windows 2000[...]

1 Product Features CQ1859, CQ1859e, and CQ1859s LCD Monitors The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an ac tive matrix, thin-film tran sistor ( TFT) pan el. The monitor features include: ● 47 cm (18.5-inch ) diagonal viewable a rea display with 1366 × 768 resolu tion, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling[...]

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is include d with the monitor. If ano ther cord is used, u se only a power source and connection app ropriate for this monitor. For informat ion on the co rrect power cord set to use wi th the monitor, refer to the Power Cord Set Requirements on page 28 in Appendix C. WAR[...]

Maintenance Guidelines To enhance th e performance and extend the life of th e monitor: ● Do not open the mo nitor cabinet or attempt to se rvice this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered in th e operating instru ctio ns. If the monitor is not operating prope rly or has been dropp ed or damaged, contact an author ized HP [...]

3 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turn ed off to the monitor, co mputer system, and other attached de vices, then follow the instructions be low. Installing the Monitor Stand CAUTION: Do not touch the surfa ce of the LCD panel . Pressure on the panel may cause non- uniformity of color or disorie ntation of the[...]

3. Slide the hooks at the top of the stand into the slots on the rear of the mo nitor panel (1) then snap the latches on the stand into the la tch holes on the monitor (2). Figure 3-2 Installing the Monitor Stand Rear Components Figure 3 -3 Rear Components Component Functio n 1 AC Power Connecto r Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 Audio [...]

Connecting the Cables 1. Place the moni tor in a convenie nt, well-v entilated locatio n near the computer. NOTE: Before connecting the cab les, route them th rough the open ing on the monitor's st and, if desired. 2. Connect one end of the VGA signal cable to the VGA conn ector on the monitor an d connect the other end of the cable to the VGA[...]

Adjusting the Monitor Stand You can adjust the monito r' s tilt back position from 10 degrees to 30 degree s. Figure 3 -5 Tilting the Monitor Turning on the Monitor 1. Press the power but ton on the compute r to turn it on. 2. Press the power bu tton on the side of the monitor to turn it on. CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may o ccur on monitors[...]

Locating the Rating Labels The rating labels on th e monitor provide the spare part number, pro duct number, and serial numb er. You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monito r model. The rati ng labels are located on the re ar panel of the monitor d isplay head. Figure 3-6 Locating the Rating Labels Installing a Cable Lock You can[...]

4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities The CD that comes with the monitor contain s files you can install on the computer: ● an .INF (Information) file ● an .ICM (Ima ge Color Ma tching) file ● auto-adjustment pattern utility ● additional software for the moni tor model NOTE: If the monitor does not include a CD, the .INF and .ICM f[...]

Installing the .INF and .ICM Files After you dete rmine that you nee d to update, you can in stall the .INF and .ICM files from the CD or download them. Installing from the CD To install the .INF and .ICM file s on the co mputer from the CD: 1. Insert the CD in the com puter CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is displayed. 2. View the Monitor Driver Softwar[...]

Using the Auto-Adjustment Function You can optimize the screen performance for th e VGA (analog) input by using the Auto/OK button on the monitor and the au to-adjustment patte rn software ut ility on the CD pr ovided. This procedure can c orrect the fo llowing image qu ality conditions: ● Fuzzy or unclear focus ● Ghosting, stre aking or shadow[...]

Side Panel Controls Table 4- 1 Monitor Side Panel Controls Control Function 1 Auto/OK If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the auto adjustment feature to optimize the screen image. If the OSD menu is on, press to select the highlighted menu item. 2 Quick View/Plus If the OSD menu is inactive, press to open the Quick View OSD sub-menu. If [...]

Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settin gs can be adjusted from the On-Scree n Display (OSD) me nu. NOTE: If there is a problem with the display settings, try resettin g the settings to the factory defaults by opening the O SD and selecting F actory Reset from the OSD m enu. Using the On-Screen Display Menu Use the On-Scree n Display (OSD[...]

OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the On-Scre en Display (OSD ) menu se lections and their functi onal descriptions. After changing an OSD menu item, an d if the menu screen has the se options, you may cho ose to: ● Cancel —to return to the previous menu level. ● Save and Return —to save all changes a nd return to the OSD Ma in [...]

Icon Main Menu Submen u Description Clock Phase Adjusts the focus of the display. This adjustment allows you to remove any horizontal noise and cle ar or sharpen the image of characters. Horizontal Position Adjusts the position o f the screen image left and right. Vertical Positi on Adjusts the position of the screen image up and down. Custom Scali[...]

Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Mode Display Displays the resolution , refresh rate and frequency information on the screen each time the OSD Main Menu is accessed. Select: ● On ● Off The factory default is On. Monit or Stat us Displays the operating status of the monitor each time the monitor is powered on. Select the location to display th[...]

Icon Main Menu Submen u Description Recommended Settings Provides the recommended r esolution mode and refresh rate for the monitor. Serial Num ber Reports the serial number of the monitor. The serial number is needed if contacting HP technical support. FW Version Reports the firmware version of the monitor. Backlight Hours Reports the total ho urs[...]

● No Source Signa l —Indicates t he monitor is not rece iving a video signal f rom the PC on th e monitor video input connector. Check to determine if the PC or i nput signa l source is off o r in the power saving mode. ● Auto Adju stment in Progress —Indicates the auto -adjustment function is active. ● Monitor Going to Sleep —Indicates[...]

7. Press the OK button again to enter the time for minutes. 8. Press the - (Minus ) or + (Plus) button to adjust th e minutes. 9. Press the OK button to loc k in the time chosen. 10. After setting the current time, the hig hlight automatically skips to Set Sleep Time . Repeat steps 6 through 9 to set Sleep Time . 11. If you do no t want to s et Sle[...]

5. To activate a color profile for th e monitor, you must set it as the Default Monitor Profile. Select sRGB Color Space Profile , then click Set as Default button. 6. Click Apply or OK . Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows Vista 1. Click Appearan ce and Pers onalization icon in the Control Panel. 2. Click Personalizatio n . 3. Click[...]

A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possi ble problems, the po ssible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blan k. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power button on side panel of the monitor is turned off. Press the side panel power button. [...]

Online Technical Support For the online access to technical support inf ormatio n, self-solve tools, online assistance, communit y forums of IT experts, broa d mu tl ivendor knowledge base, mo nitoring and diagnostic tools, go to http://www.hp. com/ support Preparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting [...]

B T echnical Specifications NOTE: All performance specifications a re provided by the component manu facturers. Perf ormance specifications repr esent the highest specification of all HP's component manufacturers' typical level specifications for pe rformance and actual performance may vary either higher or lower. CQ1859, CQ1859e, and CQ1[...]

Altitude: Operating Storage 0 to 3657.6 m 0 to 12192 m 0 to 12,000 feet 0 to 40,000 feet Power Consumptio n (maximum) 30 watts Input Terminal One VGA connec tor with cable included Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display reso lutions listed below are the most commonly used mo des and are set as factor y defaults. This monitor automatical[...]

less than 2 watts of power. There is a brief warm up period befo re the monitor will re turn to its normal operating mode. Refer to the comput er manual for instruct ions on settin g energy saver feat ures (sometimes calle d power management fe atures). NOTE: The above power saver feature only works when connected to com puters that have energ y sa[...]

C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested an d found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to p rovide reasonab le protection against harmfu l interference in a residential installation . This equipment generat[...]

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Product Environmental Notices Materials Disposal This HP product contains mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the display LCD that m ight require special handling at end-of-life. Disposal of this material can be regulated becaus e of environmental considerations. F or disposal or recycling information, contact the loca l authoriti es or the Electron[...]

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D L CD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor u ses high-precision techno logy, manufactured accordin g to HP standards, to guarantee trouble-free performanc e. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small b right or dark sp ots. This is commo n to all LCD displays u sed in products supplied by all vendor[...]