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IconMain MenuSubmenuDescription
Clock PhaseAdjusts the focus of the display. This adjustment
allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear or
sharpen the image of characters.
Horizontal PositionAdjusts the position of the screen image left and right.
Vertical PositionAdjusts the position of the screen image up and down.
Custom ScalingSelects the method on how displayed information on
the monitor will be formatted. Select:
●Fill to Screen - image fills the entire screen and
may look distorted or elongated because of non-
proportional scaling of height and width
● Fill to Aspect Ratio - image is sized to fit the
screen and maintains proportional image
Sharpness (non-native
modes)Adjusts the screen image to look sharper or soft.
OSD ControlProvides a menu for adjusting the on-screen display
(OSD) controls.
Horizontal OSD
PositionChanges the viewing position of the OSD menu to the
left or right area of the screen. The factory default
range is 50.
Vertical OSD PositionChanges the viewing position of the OSD menu to the
top or bottom area of the screen. The factory default
range is 50.
OSD TransparencyAdjust to view the background information through the
OSD.
OSD TimeoutSets the time duration in seconds that the OSD is
visible after the last button is pressed. The range is 5
– 60 seconds. The factory default is 30 seconds.
ManagementSelects the OSD and power management features of
the monitor.
Power SaverEnables the power saving feature. Select:
●
On
● Off
The factory default is On.
Power On Recall Restores power to the monitor following an unexpected removal of power. Select:
●On
● Off
The factory default is On.
Table 4-2   OSD Menu (continued)
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IconMain MenuSubmenuDescription
Mode DisplayDisplays the resolution, refresh rate and frequency
information on the screen each time the OSD Main
Menu is accessed. Select:
●On
● Off
The factory default is On.
Monitor StatusDisplays the operating status of the monitor each time
the monitor is powered on. Select the location to
display the status to:
● Top
● Middle
● Bottom
● Off
The factory default is Top.
DDC/CI SupportAllows the computer to control some OSD menu
features such as brightness, contrast and color
temperature. Set to:
● On
● Off
The factory default is On.
 Bezel Power LEDTurns off the power LED on the side panel of the
monitor. The factory default is On.
 VolumeAdjusts the volume of the monitor speakers. The
ranges is 0 – 100. The factory default setting is 90.
Sleep TimerProvides the timer adjustment menu options:
● Set Current Time—sets the current time in hours
and minutes
● Set Sleep Time—sets the time you want to place
the monitor in sleep mode
● Set on Time—sets the time you want the monitor
to wake up from sleep mode
● Timer—sets the Sleep Timer feature On or Off.
The default setting is Off.
● Sleep Now—immediately sets the monitor to
enter sleep mode
LanguageSelects the language in which the OSD menu is
displayed. The factory default is English.
InformationSelects and displays important information about the
monitor.
Current Settings Provides the current input video mode.
Table 4-2
  OSD Menu (continued)
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IconMain MenuSubmenuDescription
Recommended
SettingsProvides the recommended resolution mode and
refresh rate for the monitor.
Serial NumberReports the serial number of the monitor. The serial
number is needed if contacting HP technical support.
FW VersionReports the firmware version of the monitor.
Backlight HoursReports the total hours of backlight operation.
  Service Supporthttp://www.hp.com/support
Factory ResetReturns all OSD menu settings and DDC/CI controls
to the factory default settings, except the Language.
Exit Exits the OSD menu screen.
Optimizing Digital Conversion
Two controls in the on-screen display can be adjusted to improve image performance: Clock and Clock
Phase.
NOTE:The Clock and Clock Phase controls are adjust able only when using an analog input. These
controls are not adjustable for digital inputs.
The Clock must first be set correctly since the Clock Phase settings are dependent on the main Clock
setting. Use these controls only when the auto- adjustment function does not provide a satisfactory
image.
● Clock
—Increases/decreases the value to minimize any  vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen
background.
● Clock Phase
—Increases/decreases the value to minimi ze video distortion or video jitter.
NOTE:When using the controls, you will obtain the best results by using the auto-adjustment pattern
software utility provided on the CD.
When adjusting the Clock and Clock Phase values,  if the monitor images become distorted, continue
adjusting the values until the distortion disappears. To  restore the factory settings, select Yes from the
Factory Reset menu in the on-screen display.
Identifying Monitor Conditions
Special messages will appear on th e monitor screen when identifying the following monitor conditions:
● Monitor Status
—When the monitor is powered on, a Monito r Status message is displayed for five
seconds. The message shows the current active inpu t signal, the current preset display resolution,
and the recommended preset display resolution.
● Input Signal Out of Range—Change resolution setting to 1366 x 768 – 60Hz
—Indicates the
monitor does not support the input signal because  the resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher
than the monitor supports.
Table 4-2   OSD Menu (continued)
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●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 power
saving mode.
● Auto Adjustment in Progress
—Indicates the auto-adjustment function is active.
● Monitor Going to Sleep
—Indicates the screen display is entering a sleep mode.
● Check Video Cable
—Indicates the video cable is not pr operly connected to the computer.
● Dynamic Contrast Ratio On
—Indicates that Dynamic Contra st Ratio has been turned on. This
only occurs if Movie mode is selected  from the Quick View sub-menu in the OSD.
● Dynamic Contrast Ratio Off
—Indicates that Dynamic Contrast Ratio has been turned off. This
only occurs if Movie mode is changed to anothe r viewing mode in the Quick View OSD sub-menu.
● Speaker Self-Test In Progress
—Indicates the monitor is testing the left and right speakers.
● Settings Saved as Custom
—Indicates that a Custom setting  has been saved in the Quick View
sub-menu. This occurs If a preset is selected in  the Quick View menu then the Brightness, Contrast,
or Color is also changed in the OSD.
Sleep Timer Mode
The Sleep Timer mode is an energy-saving feature  that enables you to set a time for the monitor to
power on and off at the same time every day. This  also extends the life of the backlight bulbs in the
monitor. The Sleep Timer has five settings:
● Set Current Time
● Set Sleep Time
● Set On Time
● Timer: On/Off
● Sleep Now
To set the timer:
1. Press the  Menu button on the monitor side panel to display the  OSD Menu.
2. Scroll down and highlight  Management.
3. Press the  OK button to select  Management.
4. Scroll down and highlight and select  Sleep Timer > Set Current Time.
NOTE:You must set the current local time  before you reset the time for Sleep Time or On
Time . Note that the time is displayed in a 24–hour clock format. For example, 1:15 p.m. is displayed
as 13 hours 15 minutes.
A power failure or loss of  power to the monitor will cause the timer to reset  to 00:00. If this occurs,
you will need to reset  the sleep timer mode.
5.Press the  OK button once to enter the adjustment mode for hours.
6. Press the  - (Minus) or  + (Plus) button to adjust the hour.
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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  Sleep Time.
11. If you do not want to set  Sleep Time, press the OK button twice, then select  Save and Return to
exit the menu.
12. After setting  Sleep Time, the highlight automatically skips to  Set On Time. Repeat steps 6 through
9 to set  On Time .
13. Set the  Timer mode  to On to activate the  Sleep Timer settings.
14. When you are finished, select  Save and Return to exit the menu.
The fifth selection,  Sleep Now, turns the monitor backlights off immediately and stays in sleep mode
until the next  On Time activates or a monitor button is pressed.
sRGB Support
The monitor is designed to support sRGB for color management, which adapts to the color standards
used in the image technology industry.
To take advantage of th e sRGB support, you will need to change the mo nitor’s color temperature to
sRGB and install the sRGB color profile (ICM) file.
NOTE: The sRGB color temperature preset will improve the color accuracy of sRGB images on the
computer monitor, but some  color variation may still occur.
Changing the Color Temperature
1.Press the  Menu button on the side panel of the monitor to launch the  Main Menu of the OSD.
2. Select  Color.
3. Select  sRGB.
4. Select  Save and Return  to exit the menu.
Installing the sRGB ICM  File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP
NOTE:To complete the following procedure, you must be logged in as an administrator or a member
of the administrator’s group. If the computer is  connected to a network, network policy settings may
prevent you from completing this  procedure. The sRGB ICM file does not support Windows 95 and
Windows NT operating systems.
1. Click the  Display icon in the Control Panel.
2. In the  Display Properties  windows, select the  Settings tab, then click the  Advanced button.
3. Select the  Color Management  tab, then click the Add button to open the  Add Profile
Association  dialog box.
4. Select the  sRGB Color Space Profile.icm  file, then click the Add button
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5.To activate a color profile for th e 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 Control Panel.
2. Click  Personalization .
3. Click  Display Settings .
4. Click the  Advanced Settings  button.
5. Click the  Color Management  tab, then click the Color Management  button.
6. Click the  Advanced  tab, then click the  Change System Defaults  button.
7. On the  Devices  tab, click the Add button.
8. Select the RGB Color Space Prof ile.icm file, then click the OK button.
9. To activate a color profile for th e monitor, you must set it as the Default Monitor Profile. Select
sRGB Color Space Profile , then click the Set as Default button.
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A Troubleshooting
Solving Common Problems
The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended
solutions.
ProblemPossible CauseSolution
Screen is blank.Power cord is disconnected.Connect the power cord.
Power button on side panel of
the monitor is turned off.Press the side panel power button.
Video cable is improperly
connected.Connect the video cable properly. Refer to Chapter
3, 
Setting Up the Monitor on page 4  for more
information.
Screen blanking is active.Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse
to inactivate the screen blanking utility.
Screen image appears distorted; text is
fuzzy or blurred; image quality is
degraded.The computer’s graphics card
resolution is set lower or higher
than the monitor’s native
resolution.Set the computer’s display resolution to the same
mode as the monitor’s recommended native screen
resolution to provide the best picture quality.
Image appears blurred, indistinct, or
too dark.Brightness and contrast are
too low.Press the  Auto/OK button on the side panel. If this
does not correct the image, press the  Menu button
to open the OSD Menu, and adjust the brightness
and contrast scales as needed.
Image is not centeredPosition may need adjustment.Press the  Menu button to access the OSD menu.
Select  Image Control/Horizontal Position  or Vertical
Position  to adjust the horizontal or vertical position
of the image.
Check Video Cable  is displayed on
screen.Monitor video cable is
disconnected.Connect the video cable between the computer and
monitor. Be sure that the computer power is off while
connecting the video cable.
Input Signal Out of Range. Change
Settings to 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz  is
displayed on screen.Video resolution and/or refresh
rate are set higher than what
the monitor supports.Restart the computer and enter Safe Mode. Change
the settings to a supported setting (see 
Recognizing
Preset Display Resolutions on page 24 ). Restart
the computer so that the new settings take effect.
The monitor is off but it did not seem to
enter into a low-power sleep mode. The monitors power saving
control is disabled.In the monitors OSD menu, select 
Management >
Power Saver . The control should be set to  On to
allow the monitor to enter into low-power modes.
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Online Technical Support
For the online access to technical support information, self-solve tools, online assistance, community
forums of IT experts, broad mu tlivendor knowledge base, monitoring and diagnostic tools, go to
http://www.hp.com/support
Preparing to Call Technical Support
If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting ti ps in this section, you may need to call technical
support. Have the following information available when you call:
● Monitor model number
● Monitor serial number
● Purchase date on invoice
● Conditions under which the problem occurred
● Error messages received
● Hardware configuration
● Name and version of the hardware and software you are using
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B Technical Specifications
NOTE:All performance specifications are provided  by the component manufacturers. Performance
specifications represent the highest specification of  all HPs component manufacturers typical level
specifications for performance and actual performance may vary either higher or lower.
CQ1859, CQ1859e, and CQ1859s Models
Table B-1   Specifications
Display
Type47 cm wide screen
TFT LCD18.5 inches wide screen
Viewable Image Size47 cm diagonal18.5 inch diagonal
Speakers1 watt per channel 
Tilt10° to 30°
Maximum Weight (Unpacked)2.9 kg6.39 lbs.
Dimensions (includes base at 10° tilt)
Height
Depth
Width
30.24 cm
13.09 cm
45.25 cm11.91 inches
5.15 inches
17.81 inches
Maximum Graphic Resolution1366 x 768 (60 Hz) analog input
Optimum Graphic Resolution1366 x 768 (60 Hz) analog input 
Text Mode720 × 400
Dot Pitch0.10 (H) × 0.30 (W) mm
Pixels Per Inch85 PPI 
Horizontal Frequency24 to 83 kHz
Vertical Refresh Rate50 to 76 Hz
Environmental Requirements Temperature
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
5 to 35° C
-20 to 60° C41 to 95° F
-4 to 140° F
Relative Humidity20 to 80% 
Power Source 100 – 240 VAC 50/60 Hz  
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Altitude:
Operating
Storage
0 to 3657.6 m
0 to 12192 m0 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 as factory defaults.
This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and
centered on the screen.
CQ1859, CQ1859e, and CQ1859s Models
Table B-2   Factory Preset Modes
PresetPixel FormatHorz Freq (kHz)Vert Freq (Hz)
1640 × 48031.46959.940
2720 × 40031.46970.087
3800 × 60037.87960.317
41024 × 76848.36360.004
51280 × 96060.0060.00
61280 × 102463.9860.02
7 1366 × 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 preset mode.
It this occurs, you may need to readjust the parame ters of the monitor screen by using the on-screen
display. Your changes can be made to any or all of these modes and saved in memory. The monitor
automatically stores the new setting, then recogniz es the new mode just as it does a preset mode. In
addition to the factory preset modes, there are  10 user modes that can be entered and stored.
Energy Saver Feature
When the monitor is in its normal operating mode, the monitor uses less than 28 watts.
The monitor also supports a reduced  power state. The reduced power state will be entered into if the
monitor detects the absence of eith er the horizontal sync signal and/or the vertical sync signal. Upon
detecting the absence of these signals, the monitor  screen is blanked, the backlight is turned off, and
the power light is turned amber. When the monitor is  in the reduced power state, the monitor will utilize
Table B-1  Specifications (continued)
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