HP 1912nm User Guide

							3 Using the Net Mode Interface
The Net mode Home page is displayed when the monitor is powered on. Click on one of the icons to
use that feature of the Internet monitor.
NOTE:The user interface and features  in this chapter are only available when the monitor is in Net
mode.
Figure 3-1   Net Mode Home Page
NOTE:The Net mode modules listed below are independent applications that cannot be run
simultaneously. For example, if you are listening  to music in the Music module and switch to the
Browser module, the music session will end.
Music Click this icon to listen to music stored on a media device.
Video Click this icon to watch videos stored on a media device.
Browser Click this icon to browse the Internet.
Photo Click this icon to view p hotographs stored on a media device.
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							Settings Click this icon to adjust the monitor settings.
HomeThis icon is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen when you are not at the
Home page. You can click the Home icon at any time to return to the Home page.
NOTE: When you return to the Home page any Net mode application you were
running will close (Video, Browser, Music, Photo).
Browsing the Internet
The monitor uses the Firefox web browser to brow se the Internet and includes support for Adobe
Flash and HTML5. You must have Internet acce ss to browse the Internet (not provided).
To browse the Internet:
1. Ensure that you have a live Ethernet cable (not provided) plugged into the monitor.
2. Click the  Browser icon on the Net mode Home page.
3. If you are in an environment with a firewa ll, you must manually enter an HTTP proxy
configuration to use the browser.  On the browser toolbar, go to Edit > Preferences > Advanced
> Network > Settings > Manual Proxy Configuration , enter the information provided by your
IT support and click the  OK button to apply.
4. Use the browser to browse the Internet.
To change your browsers landing page:
1. Go the website that you would like to become your landing page.
2. Using the browser controls, go to  Edit and then select  Preferences.
3. In the new page that appears, the first part is  Startup. Under  Startup, use the drop-down arrow
to select  Show my home page . Then click the Use Current Page  button under the Home Page
section.
Listening to Music
You can use the music player to listen to music that  you have stored on a USB flash media device or
media card.
NOTE: The audio file name and the folder(s) name can be any length but cannot include special
characters or spaces in order for the fi le manager to recognize the audio file.
To listen to music:
1.Click the  Music icon on the Net mode Home page.
2. Insert the media device into the 4-in-1 media card reader or a USB port on the monitor.
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							3.In the Music module, select the media device that  you inserted, navigate to the desired music file
and click on it.
NOTE: If a photos folder was selected in the S lide Show options section of the Settings
module, a slide show of the sele cted photos will be displayed while  the music is playing (refer to
Slide Show Options on page 19 to configure a slide show). If you do not want to view a slide
show of photos while playing music, make sure that no folder is selected in the Slide Show
options section of the Settings module.
4. Use the controls at the bottom of the slide show  player to stop, start, or pause the slide show
and adjust volume levels.
5. To return to the navigation folder where your music is stored, click 
 at the bottom of the slide
show player.
The following audio formats are  supported and will be displayed:
● MP3
● AAC
● WMA
Watching Videos
You can use the video player to watch videos that you have stored on a USB flash media device or
media card.
NOTE:
The video file name and the folder(s) name can be any length but cannot include special
characters or spaces in order for the fi le manager to recognize the video file.
To watch a video:
1.Click the  Video icon on the Net mode Home page.
2. Insert the media device into the 4-in-1 media card reader or a USB port on the monitor.
3. In the Video module, select the media device that you inserted, navigate to the desired video file
and click on it. The video will begin playing.
4. Use the controls at the bottom of the video play er to stop, start, or pause the video and adjust
volume levels.
5. To return to the navigation folder where your video is stored, click 
 at the bottom of the video
player.
The following video formats are supported and will be displayed:
● MPEG4 H.263
● MPEG4 H.264
● MPEG2 VC1
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							Viewing Photographs
You can use the photograph viewer to view photographs that you have stored on a USB flash media
device or media card.
NOTE: The photo file name and the folder(s) name can be any length but cannot include special
characters or spaces in order for the fi le manager to recognize the photo file.
To view photographs:
1.Click the  Photo icon on the Net mode Home page.
2. Insert the media device into the 4-in-1 media card reader or a USB port on the monitor.
3. In the Photo module, select the  media device that you inserted, navigate to the desired photo file
and click on it. The phot ograph will be displayed.
4. Use the controls at the bottom of the video play er to go to the next or previous photograph,
rotate the photog raph or run a slide show of  the photographs. The slide show will display all the
photographs you have stored in the same media device folder.
NOTE: To run a slide show of photos while playing music, configure the slide show in the Slide
Show Settings (refer to 
Slide Show Options on page 19) then select the music in the Music
module (refer to 
Listening to Music on page 16 ). You cannot play music while viewing photos
within the Photo module.
5. To return to the navigation folder wh ere your photographs are stored, click  at the bottom at
the bottom of the slide show player.
The following picture  formats are supported and will be displayed:
● JPEG
● GIF
● PNG
● BMP
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							Adjusting the Settings
To configure the settings, click the Settings icon on the Net mode Home page.
The Settings module includes five tabs for configuring and adjusting the settings:
● Slide Show Options:
Sets up and customize a music and photograph slide show.
● Network:
 Configures the monitor’s network connection.
● Date/Time:
 Sets the monitor’s date and time.
● Language:
 Selects a language for the monitor.
● System:
 Returns all settings to their factory default  values, sets the timer, updates the software,
locks the monitor, and enables or disables fast boot.
● Password:
 Sets a password required to access the Settings module and unlock the monitor.
Slide Show Options
The Slide Show Options allow you to select photos that will be displayed during all music playback.
To configure a slide show of photos during all music playback:
1.Select the  Slide Show Options  tab in the Settings module.
2. In the Select Photos for Display during Music playback  section, click the folder icon and
navigate to the folder with photos that you want  to run as a slide show while playing music.
3. In the Slide Show Photo Settings  section, select an effect of how the photographs transition
from one photograph to another in the slide show.
4. In the Slide Show Photo Settings  section, select a time period to display each of the
photographs in the slide show.
5. Click the  Apply button to save the configuration.
After the slide show is configured, the slide show  of photos that you selected will run when you play
any music from the Music module (see 
Listening to Music on page 16).
Network Settings
The Network settings allow you to configure the network connection.
To configure the network settings:
1. Select the  Network tab in the Settings module.
2. Click the  Auto button in the  Wizard section and follow the instructio ns on the screen, or click the
Manual  button to enter the information manually then click the  Apply button.
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							Date/Time Settings
The Date/Time settings allow you to set the date and time for the monitor.
To set the date and time:
1.Select the  Date/Time  tab in the Settings module.
2. Select your time zone to automatically  set the date and time or click the Manual button and
manually set the date and time.
3. Click the  Apply button to save the settings.
Language Settings
The Language settings allow you to select a language for the monitor.
To select a language:
1.Select the  Language tab in the Settings module.
2. Select a language.
3. Click the  Apply button to save the settings.
System Settings
The System settings allow you to return all settings to the factory default values, set the monitor’s
timer to put the display in standby mode after a de signated period of inactivity, update the software,
lock the monitors screen, and enable or disable the fast boot feature.
To return all settings to  the factory default values:
1. Select the  System tab in the Settings module.
2. Click the  Set Default Value  button.
3. Click the  Apply button to save the settings.
To set the timer so th at the monitor goes into standby mode after a designated period of
inactivity:
1. Select the  System tab in the Settings module.
2. In the Turn Off the Display  section, adjust the hours and/or minutes to transpire before the
display automatically goes into standby mode if t here is no activity detected. You can also select
the  Never  button to disable the timer.  The monitor will return to full power if it detects mouse or
keyboard activity.
3. Click the  Apply button to save the timer’s settings.
To update the software:
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							NOTE:The monitor must be connected to  the Internet to update the software. Internet access is not
provided. Contact your local Broadband supplier.
1. Select the  System tab in the Settings module.
2. In the Software Version  section, click the Update Now button or click the  Auto Update button
and adjust the number of days to transpire before the software is automatically updated.
3. Click the  Apply button to save the software update settings.
To lock the monitors screen and restrict access to your current session without a password
(after a password is set up):
1. Select the  System tab in the Settings module.
2. Click the  Lock Screen  button.
3. To unlock the monitors screen, en ter your password and click the Done button. For more
information on passwords, refer to 
Password Settings on page 21 .
To enable or disable the fast boot feature:
1. Select the  System tab in the Settings module.
2. In the Fast Boot  section, click either the  Disable or Enable  button.
3. Click the  Apply button to save the fast boot settings.
NOTE: When Fast Boot is  enabled, the monitor will resume from standby within seconds. Fast
Boot must be disabled to meet  Energy Star qualification.
Password Settings
The Password settings allow you to create a password that is required to access the Settings module
and unlock the monitors screen if it has been locked.
To set a password:
1.Select the  Password tab in the Settings module.
2. Click the  On button (or click the  Off button if you do not want access to the Settings module to
require a password or if you do not want a passw ord required to unlock the monitors screen).
3. Enter your password in the  Password text box. The password must be 6 to 10 characters and is
not case sensitive. Special characters  are allowed but spaces are not allowed.
4. Enter your password again in the  Verify Password text box.
5. Click the  Apply button to save the settings.
To change your password:
1. Select the  Password tab in the Settings module.
2. Ensure that the  On button is selected.
3. Enter your new password in the  Password text box. The password must be 6 to 10 characters
and is not case sensitive. Special characte rs are allowed but spaces are not allowed.
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							4.Enter your new password again in the  Verify Password text box.
5. Click the  Apply button to save the settings.
To cancel a password:
1. Select the  Password tab in the Settings module.
2. Click the  Off button. A password will not be required to access the Settings module or unlock the
monitors screen
3. Click the  Apply button to save the settings.
If you forgot your password and need to reset all settings to the default values:
NOTE: The only way to access the Settings module and unlock the monitors screen if you have
forgotten your password is to reset all Settings  to the default values. The default setting for the
password is  Off.
1. Turn the power off.
2. Press and hold down the  Menu button and the  – (Minus) button on the monitors front panel at
the same time, then press the power button to turn on the monitor.
3. Continue holding down the  Menu button and the  – (Minus) button for 10 seconds.
4. Reset the password and reconfigure the other settings as necessary.
Printing in Net Mode
Standard print functionality in Net mode is not  supported. However, convenience printing may be
supported via HP ePrint.
NOTE: HP ePrint provides convenience printing, an d documents printed with ePrint may appear
different from the original. Style, formatting and text flow may differ slightly from the original
document. For documents requiring a higher quality (such as legal documents), HP recommends that
you print from the software application on your comp uter where you will have more control over how
your printouts appear.
Introducing ePrint
HP ePrint lets you print from virtually anywhere to  an HP printer that supports ePrint. Once enabled,
ePrint assigns an email address to your printer. To print, simply send an email containing your
document to your printer’s address. For more information, visit 
http://www.hp.com/go/ePrintCenter  for
compatibility and details.
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							4 Finding More Information
Refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide  at http://www.hp.com/support for additional
information on:
● Optimizing monitor performance
● Safety and maintenance guidelines
● Agency regulatory and environmental notices
● Using the OSD menu
● Downloading additional software from the Web for PC mode.
For additional information on using and adjusting your monitor, go to 
http://www.hp.com/support .
Select your country or region, select Product Su pport & Troubleshooting, and then enter your monitor
model in the SEARCH window.
NOTE: The monitor user guide, reference guide, and drivers are available at http://www.hp.com/
support.
The VGA cable, USB upstream cable, audio cable, Ethernet cable, and Internet access are not
provided.
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							5 Technical Specifications
NOTE:All specifications represent the typical sp ecifications provided by HPs component
manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. Specifications are subject to
change. The complete and latest specificat ions on display products are available on
http://www.hp.com/support.
1912nm and 1912nc Models
Table 5-1   1912nm and 1912nc Specifications
Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 3.65 kg8.05 lbs
Dimensions (include base)
Height
Depth
Width 34.8 cm
18.0 cm
44.8 cm
13.7 inches
7.09 inches
17.64 inches
Maximum Graphic Resolution 1366 × 768 (60 Hz) 
Optimum Graphic Resolution 1366 × 768 (60 Hz) 
Power Source 100 – 240 VAC 50/60 Hz 
Graphics Input Terminal One VGA connector for PC mode (cable
not included)  
ARM based Processor IT OMAP4430 ARM Cortex-A9 1.0 GHz
Dual Core  
Flash RAM Memory 2GB 
DDR II Memory 1G 
USB 2.0 ports 1 upstream + 5 downstream 
Supported USB Devices USB 2.0 Storage Devices
USB Keyboard and Mouse (Provided)  
Audio Line In + Line Out 
HID USB Keyboard + USB Mouse 
Operating System Custom HP Linux Kernal 2.6.35 
Image / Component Updates HP Easy Update Manager 
Internet Solution (Browser) Firefox v4.0 
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