HP CQ1859 - Manuals

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with the monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source andconnection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with themonitor, refer to the Power Cord Set R...

Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of the monitor: ● Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only thosecontrols that are covered in the operating instructions. If the monitor is not operating properly orhas been dropped o...

3 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and otherattached devices, then follow the instructions below. Installing the Monitor Stand CAUTION: Do not touch the surface of the LCD panel. Pressure on the panel may cause non- un...

Locating the Rating Labels The rating labels on the monitor provide the spare part number, product number, and serial number.You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monitor model. The rating labels arelocated on the rear panel of the monitor display head. Figure 3-6 Locating the Rati...

4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities The CD that comes with the monitor contains files you can install on the computer: ● an .INF (Information) file ● an .ICM (Image Color Matching) file ● auto-adjustment pattern utility ● additional software for the monitor model NOTE: If the monitor does...

Installing the .INF and .ICM Files After you determine that you need to update, you can install the .INF and .ICM files from the CD ordownload them. Installing from the CD To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from the CD: 1. Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is di...

Using the Auto-Adjustment Function You can optimize the screen performance for the VGA (analog) input by using the Auto/OK button on the monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software utility on the CD provided. This procedure can correct the following image quality conditions: ● Fuzzy or unclear ...

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 autoadjustment feature to optimize the screen image. If the OSD menu is on, press to select the highlighted menuitem. 2 Quick View/Plus If the OSD menu is inactive,...

Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. NOTE: If there is a problem with the display settings, try resetting the settings to the factory defaults by opening the OSD and selecting Factory Reset from the OSD menu. Using the On-Screen D...

OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selections and their functional descriptions.After changing an OSD menu item, and if the menu screen has these options, you may choose to: ● Cancel —to return to the previous menu level. ● Save and Return —to save all cha...

Icon Main Menu Submenu Description RecommendedSettings Provides the recommended resolution mode andrefresh rate for the monitor. Serial Number Reports the serial number of the monitor. The serialnumber is needed if contacting HP technical support. FW Version Reports the firmware version of the monit...

● No Source Signal —Indicates the monitor is not receiving a video signal from the PC on the monitor video input connector. Check to determine if the PC or input signal source is off or in the powersaving mode. ● Auto Adjustment in Progress —Indicates the auto-adjustment function is active. ● Monito...

7. Press the OK button again to enter the time for minutes. 8. Press the - (Minus) or + (Plus) button to adjust the minutes. 9. Press the OK button to lock in the time chosen. 10. After setting the current time, the highlight automatically skips to Set Sleep Time . Repeat steps 6 through 9 to set Sl...

5. To activate a color profile for the 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 Appearance and Personalization icon in the Cont...

A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommendedsolutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power button on side panel ofthe monitor is tu...

B Technical Specifications NOTE: All performance specifications are provided by the component manufacturers. Performance specifications represent the highest specification of all HP's component manufacturers' typical levelspecifications for performance and actual performance may vary either higher o...

Altitude: Operating Storage 0 to 3657.6 m 0 to 12192 m 0 to 12,000 feet 0 to 40,000 feet Power Consumption (maximum) 30 watts Input Terminal One VGA connector with cable included Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set ...

C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a resid...

Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, Germany German Ergonomics Notice HP products which bear the “GS” approval mark, when forming part of a system comprising HP brandcomputers, keyboards and monitors that bear the “GS” approval mark, meet the applicable ergonomic...

Product Environmental Notices Materials Disposal This HP product contains mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the display LCD that might require specialhandling at end-of-life. Disposal of this material can be regulated because of environmental considerations. For disposal orrecycling information, co...

11363-2006 11363-2006 Turkey EEE Regulation In Conformity with the EEE Regulation EEE Yönetmeli ğ ine Uygundur 30 Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices ENWW

D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to HP standards, toguarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections thatappear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all LCD displays ...