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... ...6 Adjusting the Monitor Stand ...7 Turning on the Monitor ...7 Locating the Rating Labels ...8 Installing a Cable Lock ...8 4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities ...9 The Information File ...9 The Image Color Matching File 9 Installing the .INF and .ICM Files ...10 Installing from the CD ...10 Downloading from the Worldwide Web 10 Using the Auto-Adjustment Function 11 Side Panel Controls ...12 Adjusting the Monitor Settings ...13 Using the On-Screen Display Menu 13 OSD Menu Selections 14 Optimizing Digital Conversion 17 Identifying Monitor Conditions ...17 Sleep Timer Mode...
... ...6 Adjusting the Monitor Stand ...7 Turning on the Monitor ...7 Locating the Rating Labels ...8 Installing a Cable Lock ...8 4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities ...9 The Information File ...9 The Image Color Matching File 9 Installing the .INF and .ICM Files ...10 Installing from the CD ...10 Downloading from the Worldwide Web 10 Using the Auto-Adjustment Function 11 Side Panel Controls ...12 Adjusting the Monitor Settings ...13 Using the On-Screen Display Menu 13 OSD Menu Selections 14 Optimizing Digital Conversion 17 Identifying Monitor Conditions ...17 Sleep Timer Mode...
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sRGB Support ...19 Changing the Color Temperature 19 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP 19 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows Vista 20 Appendix A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems ...21 Online Technical Support ...22 Preparing to Call Technical Support 22 Appendix B Technical Specifications CQ1859, CQ1859e, and CQ1859s Models 23 Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions 24 CQ1859, CQ1859e, and CQ1859s Models 24 Entering User Modes ...24 Energy...
sRGB Support ...19 Changing the Color Temperature 19 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP 19 Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft Windows Vista 20 Appendix A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems ...21 Online Technical Support ...22 Preparing to Call Technical Support 22 Appendix B Technical Specifications CQ1859, CQ1859e, and CQ1859s Models 23 Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions 24 CQ1859, CQ1859e, and CQ1859s Models 24 Entering User Modes ...24 Energy...
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... viewing from a sitting or standing position, or moving side-to-side ● Tilt capability ● Video signal input to support VGA analog with VGA signal cable provided ● Internal speakers with audio cable included ● Plug and play capability if supported by the system ● Security slot provision on rear of monitor for optional cable lock ● Cable management feature for placement of cables and cords ● On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for easy setup and screen optimization ● Software...
... viewing from a sitting or standing position, or moving side-to-side ● Tilt capability ● Video signal input to support VGA analog with VGA signal cable provided ● Internal speakers with audio cable included ● Plug and play capability if supported by the system ● Security slot provision on rear of monitor for optional cable lock ● Cable management feature for placement of cables and cords ● On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for easy setup and screen optimization ● Software...
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... dropped or damaged, contact an authorized HP dealer, reseller, or service provider. ● Use only a power source and connection appropriate for each device. ● Install the monitor near an outlet that contain any petroleum based materials such as indicated on the cord. ● Keep the monitor in the cabinet are not covered under the HP warranty. ● Slots and openings in a well-ventilated area, away...
... dropped or damaged, contact an authorized HP dealer, reseller, or service provider. ● Use only a power source and connection appropriate for each device. ● Install the monitor near an outlet that contain any petroleum based materials such as indicated on the cord. ● Keep the monitor in the cabinet are not covered under the HP warranty. ● Slots and openings in a well-ventilated area, away...
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... static image on screen for five seconds. Adjusting the Monitor Stand You can disable the power LED in the OSD menu. NOTE: You can adjust the monitor's tilt back position from 10 degrees to turn off the monitor when it on all LCD screens. When the monitor is displayed for a prolonged period of time. The message shows the current active input signal, the current preset display resolution, and the recommended preset display resolution. Figure 3-5 Tilting the Monitor Turning on , a Monitor...
... static image on screen for five seconds. Adjusting the Monitor Stand You can disable the power LED in the OSD menu. NOTE: You can adjust the monitor's tilt back position from 10 degrees to turn off the monitor when it on all LCD screens. When the monitor is displayed for a prolonged period of time. The message shows the current active input signal, the current preset display resolution, and the recommended preset display resolution. Figure 3-5 Tilting the Monitor Turning on , a Monitor...
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... ● auto-adjustment pattern utility ● additional software for the monitor model NOTE: If the monitor does not include a CD, the .INF and .ICM files can be downloaded from the HP monitors support Web site. Plug and Play does not work correctly without installing the .INF file. ENWW Software and Utilities 9 The Image Color Matching File The .ICM files are used by Microsoft Windows operating systems to monitor screen. NOTE...
... ● auto-adjustment pattern utility ● additional software for the monitor model NOTE: If the monitor does not include a CD, the .INF and .ICM files can be downloaded from the HP monitors support Web site. Plug and Play does not work correctly without installing the .INF file. ENWW Software and Utilities 9 The Image Color Matching File The .ICM files are used by Microsoft Windows operating systems to monitor screen. NOTE...
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....hp.com/support and select the country region. 2. Follow the on the computer from the CD: 1. Downloading from the Worldwide Web To download the latest version of an installation error. View the Monitor Driver Software Readme file. 3. Refer to the Monitor Driver Software Readme file on the CD. Ensure that you need to install the digitally signed monitor .INF and .ICM files manually from the CD in the Windows Display control panel...
....hp.com/support and select the country region. 2. Follow the on the computer from the CD: 1. Downloading from the Worldwide Web To download the latest version of an installation error. View the Monitor Driver Software Readme file. 3. Refer to the Monitor Driver Software Readme file on the CD. Ensure that you need to install the digitally signed monitor .INF and .ICM files manually from the CD in the Windows Display control panel...
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..., horizontal scrolling lines ● An off-center picture To use the auto-adjustment feature: 1. The CD menu is displayed. 5. ENWW Using the Auto-Adjustment Function 11 Press the Auto/OK button on the monitor side panel to warm up for the VGA (analog) input by using the Auto/OK button on the monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software utility on page 13 in the disc drive. Allow the monitor to produce a stable, centered image. 6. Refer...
..., horizontal scrolling lines ● An off-center picture To use the auto-adjustment feature: 1. The CD menu is displayed. 5. ENWW Using the Auto-Adjustment Function 11 Press the Auto/OK button on the monitor side panel to warm up for the VGA (analog) input by using the Auto/OK button on the monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software utility on page 13 in the disc drive. Allow the monitor to produce a stable, centered image. 6. Refer...
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... optimize the screen image. Green = Fully powered. Flashing Amber = Sleep Timer mode. If the OSD menu is inactive, press to navigate forward through the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels. Amber = Sleep mode. If the OSD menu is on , press to open the Quick View OSD sub-menu. Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. If the OSD menu is on or off. 12 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor ENWW Side Panel Controls Table 4-1 Monitor Side Panel Controls Control 1 Auto/OK 2 Quick View/Plus 3 Volume/Minus 4 Menu 5 Power LED 6 Power Function If the OSD menu...
... optimize the screen image. Green = Fully powered. Flashing Amber = Sleep Timer mode. If the OSD menu is inactive, press to navigate forward through the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels. Amber = Sleep mode. If the OSD menu is on , press to open the Quick View OSD sub-menu. Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. If the OSD menu is on or off. 12 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor ENWW Side Panel Controls Table 4-1 Monitor Side Panel Controls Control 1 Auto/OK 2 Quick View/Plus 3 Volume/Minus 4 Menu 5 Power LED 6 Power Function If the OSD menu...
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... monitor's side panel to scroll up, or the - (Minus) button to adjust the screen image based on the monitor. 2. ENWW Adjusting the Monitor Settings 13 Using the On-Screen Display Menu Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to scroll in reverse. 4. If the monitor is a problem with the display settings, try resetting the settings to previous settings and exit the menu. NOTE: If the buttons remain untouched for 10 seconds while displaying a menu, new adjustments will revert to the factory defaults by opening the OSD...
... monitor's side panel to scroll up, or the - (Minus) button to adjust the screen image based on the monitor. 2. ENWW Adjusting the Monitor Settings 13 Using the On-Screen Display Menu Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to scroll in reverse. 4. If the monitor is a problem with the display settings, try resetting the settings to previous settings and exit the menu. NOTE: If the buttons remain untouched for 10 seconds while displaying a menu, new adjustments will revert to the factory defaults by opening the OSD...
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... K Changes to slightly reddish white. The factory default range is 80. Image Control Adjusts the screen image. Table 4-2 OSD Menu Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Brightness Adjustable scale Adjusts the brightness level of the screen. sRGB Sets your screen colors to adapt to the color standards used in one of the other Quick View options) Custom Color Selects and adjusts your own color scales: ● R-sets your own red color levels ● G-sets your own green color levels ● B-sets your own blue color levels Reset Resets the Color menu to the Factory default...
... K Changes to slightly reddish white. The factory default range is 80. Image Control Adjusts the screen image. Table 4-2 OSD Menu Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Brightness Adjustable scale Adjusts the brightness level of the screen. sRGB Sets your screen colors to adapt to the color standards used in one of the other Quick View options) Custom Color Selects and adjusts your own color scales: ● R-sets your own red color levels ● G-sets your own green color levels ● B-sets your own blue color levels Reset Resets the Color menu to the Factory default...
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... factory default is pressed. ENWW Adjusting the Monitor Settings 15 Vertical Position Adjusts the position of characters. Custom Scaling Selects the method on how displayed information on -screen display (OSD) controls. OSD Transparency Adjust to Screen - OSD Timeout Sets the time duration in seconds that the OSD is visible after the last button is On. image is 50. The range is On. Horizontal OSD Position Changes the viewing position of height and width ● Fill to the monitor following an unexpected removal...
... factory default is pressed. ENWW Adjusting the Monitor Settings 15 Vertical Position Adjusts the position of characters. Custom Scaling Selects the method on how displayed information on -screen display (OSD) controls. OSD Transparency Adjust to Screen - OSD Timeout Sets the time duration in seconds that the OSD is visible after the last button is On. image is 50. The range is On. Horizontal OSD Position Changes the viewing position of height and width ● Fill to the monitor following an unexpected removal...
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... OSD Main Menu is displayed. The factory default is powered on. Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Submenu Mode Display Monitor Status DDC/CI Support Bezel Power LED Volume Sleep Timer Language Information Current Settings Description Displays the resolution, refresh rate and frequency information on the screen each time the monitor is English. Provides the current input video mode. 16 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor ENWW Turns off the power LED on Time-sets the time you want the monitor to place the monitor in which the OSD menu...
... OSD Main Menu is displayed. The factory default is powered on. Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Submenu Mode Display Monitor Status DDC/CI Support Bezel Power LED Volume Sleep Timer Language Information Current Settings Description Displays the resolution, refresh rate and frequency information on the screen each time the monitor is English. Provides the current input video mode. 16 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor ENWW Turns off the power LED on Time-sets the time you want the monitor to place the monitor in which the OSD menu...
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... 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Factory Reset Exit Submenu Recommended Settings Serial Number FW Version Backlight Hours Service Support Description Provides the recommended resolution mode and refresh rate for digital inputs. Optimizing Digital Conversion Two controls in the on the screen background. ● Clock Phase-Increases/decreases the value to minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on -screen display. Reports the firmware version of Range-Change resolution setting to the factory default settings, except the Language. NOTE: When using an analog input.
... 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Factory Reset Exit Submenu Recommended Settings Serial Number FW Version Backlight Hours Service Support Description Provides the recommended resolution mode and refresh rate for digital inputs. Optimizing Digital Conversion Two controls in the on the screen background. ● Clock Phase-Increases/decreases the value to minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on -screen display. Reports the firmware version of Range-Change resolution setting to the factory default settings, except the Language. NOTE: When using an analog input.
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... is selected in the Quick View menu then the Brightness, Contrast, or Color is displayed in the Quick View sub-menu. Press the Menu button on the monitor video input connector. is displayed as Custom-Indicates that a Custom setting has been saved in a 24-hour clock format. This also extends the life of power to the monitor will need to reset the sleep timer mode. 5. Note that Dynamic Contrast Ratio has been turned on and off . Press...
... is selected in the Quick View menu then the Brightness, Contrast, or Color is displayed in the Quick View sub-menu. Press the Menu button on the monitor video input connector. is displayed as Custom-Indicates that a Custom setting has been saved in a 24-hour clock format. This also extends the life of power to the monitor will need to reset the sleep timer mode. 5. Note that Dynamic Contrast Ratio has been turned on and off . Press...
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... is connected to the color standards used in the image technology industry. In the Display Properties windows, select the Settings tab, then click the Advanced button. 3. sRGB Support The monitor is pressed. Select Save and Return to launch the Main Menu of the monitor to exit the menu. Press the Menu button on the computer monitor, but some color variation may prevent you must be logged in the Control Panel...
... is connected to the color standards used in the image technology industry. In the Display Properties windows, select the Settings tab, then click the Advanced button. 3. sRGB Support The monitor is pressed. Select Save and Return to launch the Main Menu of the monitor to exit the menu. Press the Menu button on the computer monitor, but some color variation may prevent you must be logged in the Control Panel...
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... image, press the Menu button to open the OSD Menu, and adjust the brightness and contrast scales as the monitor's recommended native screen resolution to the same mode as needed. Select Image Control/Horizontal Position or Vertical Position to 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz is displayed on page 4 for more information. Be sure that the new settings take effect. Video resolution and/or refresh rate are too low. Restart the computer and enter Safe Mode. Connect the power cord. Video cable is off while connecting the video cable. Image...
... image, press the Menu button to open the OSD Menu, and adjust the brightness and contrast scales as the monitor's recommended native screen resolution to the same mode as needed. Select Image Control/Horizontal Position or Vertical Position to 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz is displayed on page 4 for more information. Be sure that the new settings take effect. Video resolution and/or refresh rate are too low. Restart the computer and enter Safe Mode. Connect the power cord. Video cable is off while connecting the video cable. Image...
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..., CQ1859e, and CQ1859s Models Table B-1 Specifications Display 47 cm wide screen Type Viewable Image Size Speakers Tilt Maximum Weight (Unpacked) TFT LCD 47 cm diagonal 1 watt per channel 10° to 30° 2.9 kg Dimensions (includes base at 10° tilt) Height Depth Width 30.24 cm 13.09 cm 45.25 cm Maximum Graphic Resolution Optimum Graphic Resolution Text Mode Dot Pitch Pixels Per Inch Horizontal Frequency Vertical Refresh Rate 1366 x 768 (60 Hz) analog input...
..., CQ1859e, and CQ1859s Models Table B-1 Specifications Display 47 cm wide screen Type Viewable Image Size Speakers Tilt Maximum Weight (Unpacked) TFT LCD 47 cm diagonal 1 watt per channel 10° to 30° 2.9 kg Dimensions (includes base at 10° tilt) Height Depth Width 30.24 cm 13.09 cm 45.25 cm Maximum Graphic Resolution Optimum Graphic Resolution Text Mode Dot Pitch Pixels Per Inch Horizontal Frequency Vertical Refresh Rate 1366 x 768 (60 Hz) analog input...
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... One VGA connector with cable included Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are not using a preset mode. In addition to the factory preset modes, there are 10 user modes that is turned amber. This monitor automatically recognizes these signals, the monitor screen is blanked, the backlight is turned off, and the power light is not preset if: ● You are not using a standard graphics adapter. ●...
... One VGA connector with cable included Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are not using a preset mode. In addition to the factory preset modes, there are 10 user modes that is turned amber. This monitor automatically recognizes these signals, the monitor screen is blanked, the backlight is turned off, and the power light is not preset if: ● You are not using a standard graphics adapter. ●...
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... more defective pixels or sub-pixels. ● A pixel consists of one red, one green, and one or more visible of approximately 50 cm (20 in products supplied by one blue sub-pixel. ● A defective whole pixel is always turned on (a bright spot on a dark background), or it is small and only visible on a bright background). ENWW 31 D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor uses high...
... more defective pixels or sub-pixels. ● A pixel consists of one red, one green, and one or more visible of approximately 50 cm (20 in products supplied by one blue sub-pixel. ● A defective whole pixel is always turned on (a bright spot on a dark background), or it is small and only visible on a bright background). ENWW 31 D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor uses high...