HP CQ1569X - 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. 10 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor

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...

Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. To access the OSDand adjust screen settings base on your viewing preference, do the following: 1. If the monitor is not already on, press the power button to turn on the monitor. The powerindic...

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. This procedure can correct the following image quality conditions: ● Fuzzy or unclear focus ● Ghosting, streaking or shadowing effects ● Faint vertical ba...

A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and therecommended solutions. 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 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 surethat none of the pins are bent. Make sure the monitor's video cable is properlyconnected to the computer. Scr...

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...

Table B-2 Factory Preset Modes (continued) 4 1280 x 720 45.00 60.00 5 1280 x 1024 63.98 60.02 6 1366 x 768 47.712 59.79 Entering User Modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if: ● You are not using a standard graphics adapter. ● You are not using a prese...

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,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a resid...

For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact: Hewlett Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call (281) 514-3333 To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product. Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatu...

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 ergonomicrequirements. The installation guides included with the products provide configura...

Product Environmental Notices ENERGY STAR® Qualification HP Displays marked with the ENERGY STAR® certification mark meet the requirements of the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR program. The EPA ENERGY STAR®certification mark does not imply endorsement by the EPA. As an ENERGY ...

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed ofwith your household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment byhanding it over to a de...

Turkey EEE Regulation In Conformity with the EEE Regulation EEE Yönetmeli ğ ine Uygundur Україна обмеження на наявність небезпечних речовин (Ukraine restriction of hazardous substances) Обладнання відповідає вимогам Технічного регламенту щодо обмеження використання деяких небезпечних речовин в елект...

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 ...