HP La1951g User Guide

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines
Important Safety Information
A power cord is included with the monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source and
connection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with the
monitor, refer to the 
Power Cord Set Requirements on page 39 in Appendix C.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
• Do not disable the power cord grounding feature. The grounding plug is an important safety...

Maintenance Guidelines
To enhance the performance and extend the life of the monitor:
●Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those
controls that are covered in the operating instructions. If the monitor is not operating properly or
has been dropped or damaged, contact an authorized HP dealer, reseller, or service provider.
●Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor, as indicated on the label/
back plate of the monitor.
●Be sure...

3 Setting Up the Monitor
To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other
attached devices, then follow the instructions below.
Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base
NOTE:The monitor is shipped with the base attached in a folded-flat position. To begin using the
monitor, you must unfold the base and place the monitor in an upright position.
1.Lift the monitor from its box and place it on a flat surface with the display head facing up.
2.Pivot the display...

5.Remove the swivel locking pin (5) from the pedestal base.
Figure 3-2  Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base
Rear Components
Figure 3-3  Rear Components
Component Function
1AC Power ConnectorConnects the AC power cord to the monitor.
2USB Downstream ConnectorsConnects optional USB devices to the monitor.
3USB Upstream ConnectorConnects the USB hub cable to the monitors USB hub
connector and to a host USB port/hub.
4DVI ConnectorConnects the DVI-D cable to the monitor.
5 VGA Connector Connects the VGA...

Connecting the Signal and Power Cables
1.Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer.
2.Connect a VGA signal cable or DVI-D 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 by pressing the +/Input button on the front panel or
through the On-Screen Display (OSD) feature by...

Connecting USB Devices
1.Connect one end of the provided USB cable to the USB hub upstream connector on the rear panel
of the monitor, and the other end to the USB connector on the computer.
2.Connect USB devices to the two USB downstream connectors on the monitor.
Figure 3-5  Connecting USB Devices
Cable Management
Use the cable management feature to secure and hide your cables when viewed from the front.
After connecting the cables to the monitor models, place the cables through the cable management...

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 3-7  Tilting the Monitor
2.Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle.
Figure 3-8  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.
Figure 3-9  Adjusting the Height
4.Pivot the monitor clockwise from landscape to portrait orientation viewing to adapt to your
application.
Figure 3-10  Pivoting the Monitor
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...

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.
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 activate a screen saver application or 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...

Using the Accessory Rails
The monitor features accessory rails on the rear that can be used to mount optional devices, such as
the HP speaker bar, to attach to the LCD. Refer to the documentation included with the optional device
for detailed mounting instructions.
Figure 3-11  Using the Accessory Rails Feature
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