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This seems like it's probably within spec (i.e. not a terribly accurate meter, but not far off).
One other thing to keep in mind is that the laptop supply will probably produce a slightly higher voltage without a load -- that is, you'd get a value closer to 19v if you were able to measure it while charging the laptop.
I'm just a hobbyist, so take this with a grain of salt, but it matches my understanding.
Yes. First thing I'd do is question the 19.22V as well. Is it really 19.22V or is the power supply maybe outputting an arbitrary voltage up to 20V with no load?
And I don't really get what the divisions are supposed to be on the graph? Seems it always shows a line at 7.6 div, no matter what you configured? Except in one case.