HP CQ1569 - Manual

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 Base To install the monitor base: 1. Place the base on a smooth, flat surface. 2. Align the pedes...

Identifying Rear Components Figure 3-2 Rear Components Component Function 1 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 VGA Connector Connects the VGA (15-pin D-Sub) cable to the monitor. 3 Audio Port (selectmodels) Connects the audio cable (provided with select models) tothe mon...

Connecting the Cables 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. 2. Connect the power cable to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding p...

CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a prolonged period of time. To avoid burn-in image damage on your monitor screen, youshould always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it is not in use for aprolonged per...

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 are located on the back of the monitor. ENWW Locating the Rating Labels 9

4 Operating the Monitor Installing the Driver You can install the monitor-driver INF and ICM files from the CD (included with select models) ordownload from the Internet. 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 dr...

Setting the Optimal Resolution The recommended resolution for this monitor is 1366 x 768. To configure the monitor to this resolution,do the following. 1. Click the Windows Start button, and then select Control Panel . 2. Under Appearance and Personalization , select Adjust Screen Resolution . 3. Se...

Control Function 4 Menu Press to open the OSD window. 5 Power Turns the monitor on and off. LED status: ● Full Power Mode - Green or Blue ● Active-off Mode - Orange or Red Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. To access the OSDand ...

OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selections and their functional descriptions. Table 4-2 OSD Menu Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Brightness Adjustable scale Adjusts the brightness level of the screen. Contrast Adjustable scale Adjusts the contrast le...

Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Sleep Timer Provides the timer adjustment menu options: ● Set Current Time—sets the current time in hours andminutes ● Set Sleep Time—sets the time you want to place themonitor in sleep mode ● Set on Time—sets the time you want the monitor to wakeup from sleep mode...

A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommendedsolutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Power LED is not on. Monitor is not turned on orplugged in. Be sure to press the power button to turn on themonitor...

Problem Possible Cause Solution while observing the Caps Lock LED. The LEDshould either turn on or off after pressing theCaps Lock key. Missing one of the primary colors (Red,Green, or Blue). The video cable or video cardis not properly connected. Inspect the monitor's video cable and make sure that...

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...

Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 0° to 40° C -20° to 60° C 32° to 104° F -4° to 140° F Relative Humidity Operating Non-operating 10% to 85% (non-condensing) 5% to 80% (non-condensing) Power Source 100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Altitude: Operating Non-operati...

The monitor also supports a power saver mode that is controlled by the computer. When the monitor isin the reduced-power state, the monitor screen is blank, the backlight is off, and the Power light is amber.The monitor uses minimum power. When the monitor is “awakened,” a brief warm-up period occur...

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 Energy Star Compliance Monitors that are marked with the ENERGY STAR Logo meet the requirements of the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR program. As an ENERGY STAR Partner,Hewlett Packard Company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR...

of the European Parliament and Council). A chemical information report for this product can be foundat http//www,hp.com/go/reach . Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, 2005, mandates thatmanufacturers provide Material Cont...

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 ...