HP Compaq Cq1859s User Guide

CQ1859, CQ1859e, and CQ1859s LCD
Monitors
User Guide
 

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About This Guide
This guide provides information on setting up the monitor, installing drivers, using the on-screen display
menu, troubleshooting and technical specifications.
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Table of contents
1  Product FeaturesCQ1859, CQ1859e, and CQ1859s LCD Monitors ............................................................................... 1
2  Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information .................................................................................................. .............. 2
Maintenance Guidelines ........................................................................................................ ............... 3
Cleaning the...

sRGB Support .................................................................................................................................... 19
Changing the Color Temperature ...................................................................................... 19
Installing the sRGB ICM File fo r Microsoft Windows 2000 and Wind ows XP .................... 19
Installing the sRGB ICM File for Microsoft  Windows Vista ................................................ 20
Appendix A  Troubleshooting...

1 Product Features
CQ1859, CQ1859e, and CQ1859s LCD Monitors
The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel. The
monitor features include:
● 47 cm (18.5-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1366 × 768 resolution, plus full-screen
support for lower resolutions; includes custom
 scaling for maximum image size while preserving
original aspect ratio
● Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sittin
g or standing position, or moving side-to-side
●...

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 and
connection appropriate for this monitor. For informat ion on the correct power cord set to use with the
monitor, refer to the 
Power Cord Set Requirements on page 28  in Appendix C.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
• Do not disable the power cord gr ounding feature. The grounding plug  is an important...

Maintenance Guidelines
To enhance the performance and extend the life of the monitor:
● Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to se
rvice this product yourself. Adjust only those
controls that are covered in the operating instru ctions. If the monitor is not operating properly or
has been dropped or damaged, contact an author ized HP dealer, reseller, or service provider.
● Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor, as indicated on the label/
back plate of the monitor.
●...

3 Setting Up the Monitor
To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other
attached 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-
uniformity of color or disorientation of the liquid crys tals. If this occurs the screen will not recover to its
normal condition.
1. Lift the monitor panel from its box and place it face  down on a flat...