HP La1905wg User Guide

Connecting the Cables
1.Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer.
NOTE:Before connecting the cables, route them through the opening on the monitors
pedestal.
2.Connect a VGA signal cable, DVI-D signal cable, or DisplayPort signal cable.
NOTE:The monitor is capable of supporting either analog or digital input. The video mode is
determined by the video cable used. The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have
valid video signals. The inputs can be selected...

WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.
For your safety, do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may
accidentally step on or trip over them. Do...

NOTE:To view an OSD menu simulator, visit the HP Customer Self Repair Services Media Library
at 
http://www.hp.com/go/sml.
Adjusting the Monitor
NOTE:Your monitor model may look different than the model in the following illustrations.
1.Tilt the monitors panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level.
Figure 2-4  Tilting the Monitor
2.Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle.
Figure 2-5  Swiveling the Monitor
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3.Adjust the monitors height so that it is parallel to your eye height for a comfortable viewing
position.
NOTE:When the monitor is unfolded for the first time, the display head is locked from
adjusting to a full-height position. To adjust the display head to full height, press down on the
display head to unlock it then pull up on the display head to raise it to the full-height position.
Figure 2-6  Adjusting the Height
4.Pivot the monitor from landscape to portrait orientation viewing to adapt to your...

NOTE:To view information on the screen in portrait mode, you will need to install the Pivot Pro
software included on the software and documentation CD. The position of the OSD menu can
also be rotated to portrait mode. To rotate the OSD menu, access the OSD menu by pressing
the Menu button on the front panel, select OSD Control, then select Rotate OSD.
Turning on the Monitor
1.Press the power button on the computer to turn it on.
2.Press the power button on the front of the monitor to turn it on....

Connecting USB Devices
USB connectors are used to connect devices such as a digital camera, USB keyboard, or USB
mouse. Two USB connectors are located on the side panel of the monitor.
NOTE:You must connect the USB hub cable from the monitor to the computer to enable the USB
2.0 ports on the monitor. Refer to Step 3 in 
Connecting the Cables on page 5.
Figure 2-8  Connecting USB Devices
10 Chapter 2   Setting Up the Monitor
 

Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base
You can remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base to install the panel on a wall, a swing arm,
or other mounting fixture.
CAUTION:Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and the
power and signal cables are both disconnected. Also disconnect all USB cables connected to the
monitor.
1.Disconnect and remove the signal, power, and USB cables from the monitor.
2.Lay the monitor face down on a flat surface covered by a clean, dry...

Mounting the Monitor
The monitor panel can be attached to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture.
NOTE:This apparatus is intended to be supported by UL or CSA Listed wall mount bracket.
1.Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refer to Removing the Monitor Pedestal
Base on page 11 in the previous section.
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...

Locating the Rating Labels
The rating labels on the monitor provide the spare part number, product number, and serial number.
You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monitor model. The rating labels are
located on the rear panel of the monitor display head.
Figure 2-12  Locating the Rating Labels
Installing a Cable Lock
You can secure the monitor to a fixed object with an optional cable lock available from HP.
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3 Finding More Information
Reference Guides
Refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide included on the CD with your monitor for additional
information on:
●Optimizing monitor performance
●Safety and maintenance guidelines
●Installing software from the CD
●Using the OSD menu
●Downloading software from the Web
●Agency regulatory information
●Recommended solution to common problems
For information on theft deterrence, refer to the HP Display Assistant User Guide included on the CD
with your monitor....