HP 1912nm User Guide

							4.To attach the monitor to a mounting fixture, insert four 10mm screws through the holes on the
mounting plate and into the mounting holes on the monitor.
CAUTION: This monitor supports the VESA industry  standard 100 mm mounting holes. To
attach a third-party mounting solution to the  monitor, four 4 mm, 0.7 pitch, and 10 mm long
screws are required. Longer scr ews must not be used because t hey may damage the monitor. It
is important to verify that the manufacturer ’s mounting solution is compliant with the VESA
standard and is rated to support the weight of  the monitor display panel. For best performance, it
is important to use the power and video cables provided with the monitor.
Figure 2-4   Mounting the Monitor
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							Rear Components
Figure 2-5  Rear Components
Component Function
1 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor.
2 Audio In Connector Connects an input audio cable between the monitor and a
PC when using the monitor in PC mode.
3 Audio Out Connector Connects an output audio cable between the monitor and an
external audio device.
4 VGA Connector Connects a VGA cable between the monitor and a PC when
using the monitor in PC mode.
5 Ethernet Connector Connects an Ethernet cable to the monitor when using the
monitor in Net mode.
6 USB In Connector Connects the USB hub cable to the monitors USB hub
connector and to a host USB port/hub on a PC so that the
USB ports on the monitor are active when using the monitor
in PC mode.
7 4 USB Out Connectors Connects external USB devices to the monitor.
8 USB Out Connector Connects external USB devices to the monitor.
9 4-in-1 Media Card Reader Slot Supports SD, MMC, MS, and xD cards.
10 Lock Slot Attaches a locking mechanism to the monitor.
11 Speakers Two 2-watt stereo speakers.
NOTE: In PC mode, a USB upstream cable (not provided) must be connected between the PC and
the monitors USB In connector in order for the USB Out connectors to function. In Net mode, the
USB Out connectors function  without connecting to a PC.
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							Connecting the Cables
The cable connections required depends on whether you will operate the monitor as a stand-alone
Internet monitor (Net mode) or as a standard external monitor connected to a PC (PC mode).
NOTE: You can connect the cables for both Net mode and PC mode and switch between the two
modes by pressing the  Mode button on the front of the monitor.
Connecting the Cables for Net Mode
1.Place the monitor in a conven ient, well-ventilated location.
2. Connect an active Ethernet cable to the Et hernet port on the monitors rear panel.
Figure 2-6   Connecting the Ethernet Cable
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							3.Connect the supplied keyboard and mouse (required to navigate) to the USB ports on the
monitors rear panel.
Figure 2-7   Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse
4.Connect one end of the power cord to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor and
the other end to an electrical wall outlet.
Figure 2-8   Connecting the Power Cord
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							Connecting the Cables for PC Mode
1.Place the monitor in a convenient, we ll-ventilated location near the PC.
2. Connect the supplied keyboard and mouse (required to navigate) to the USB ports on the
monitors rear panel.
Figure 2-9   Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse
3.Connect a VGA cable between the VGA connector on the PC and the VGA connector on the
rear of the monitor.
Figure 2-10   Connecting the VGA Cable
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							4.Connect the upstream end of a USB cable to the USB In connector on the monitors rear panel
and the downstream end to a USB Out connector on the PC.
NOTE: This step is optional. However, the USB cable is required for the USB Out ports and
the 4-in-1 media card reader on the monitor to function in PC mode.
Figure 2-11   Connecting a USB Cable
5.Connect one end of an audio cable to the Audio In connector on the monitors rear panel and the
other end to an Audio Out connector on the PC.
NOTE: This step is optional. However, the audio cable is required for the monitors speakers to
function in PC mode.
Figure 2-12   Connecting an Audio Cable
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							6.Connect one end of the power cord to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor and
the other end to an electrical wall outlet.
Figure 2-13   Connecting the Power Cord
7.After turning on power to the monitor, you must press the  Mode button on the monitors front
panel to change from Net mode to PC mode.
Figure 2-14   Pressing the Mode Button
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							Front Panel Controls
Figure 2-15  Monitor Front Panel Controls
Table 2-1  Monitor Front Panel Controls
Control Function
1 Menu Opens the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, selects items within the OSD
menu, and closes the OSD menu.
2 – (Minus) If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward through the OSD
menu and decrease adjustment levels.
If the OSD menu is inactive, press to open the OSD volume control menu
and adjust the volume level.
3 + (Plus) If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate forward through the OSD menu
and increase adjustment levels.
If the OSD menu is inactive and the monitor is in Net mode, press to open
the OSD volume control menu and adjust the volume level.
If the OSD menu is inactive and the monitor is in PC mode, press to
activate the auto adjustment feature to optimize the screen image.
4 Mode Toggles the monitor between Net mode and PC mode.
5 Power Turns the monitor on or off.
6 Power LED Blue = Fully powered.
Amber = Sleep mode.
Flashing Amber = Sleep Timer mode.
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							Adjusting the Tilt
For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your own preference.
1.Face the front of the monitor and hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while
changing the tilt.
2. Adjust the tilt by moving the top edge of the monitor either toward or away from you, without
touching the screen.
Figure 2-16   Adjusting the Tilt
Installing a Cable Lock
You can secure the monitor to a fixed object  with an optional cable lock available from HP.
Figure 2-17   Installing a Cable Lock
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							Turning on the Monitor for the First Time
After connecting the cables, press the power button on the front of the monitor to turn it on.
NOTE:Net mode is the monitors default mode. You can toggle between Net mode and PC mode
by pressing the  Mode button on the monitors front panel.
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 the monitor screen, you
should always turn off the monitor when it is not in  use for a prolonged period of time. Image retention
is a condition that may occur on all LCD screens. Monitors with a “burned-in image” are not covered
under the HP warranty.
* A prolonged period of time is  12 consecutive hours of non-use.
The first time you turn on the monitor there will  be a brief video highlighting the monitors features
(select models only). You can bypass the video by pressing the  Esc key on your keyboard. If you
would like to play this video again, it is stored as a sample in the Video player.
After the video ends or is bypassed the Startup Wizard will begin.  Follow the instructions in the
Startup Wizard to:
● Select your language
● Set the date and time
● Set the timer to turn off the display after an assigned period of inactivity
● Enter the network settings
● Assign a password that secures access to the 
monitor settings and unlocks the monitor, if
desired
NOTE: You can modify the settings that were entered in  the Startup Wizard any time by clicking the
Settings icon on the Net mode Home page. For mo re information on the settings in the Startup
Wizard, refer to 
Adjusting the Settings on page 19 .
After completing the Startup Wizard, th e Net mode Home page will be displayed.
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