HP La1951g User Guide

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.
1.Disconnect and remove the signal and power cables from the back of the monitor.
2.Lay the monitor face down on a flat surface covered by a dry, clean cloth.
3.Remove the four screws on the back of the...

Mounting the Monitor
The monitor panel can be attached to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture.
1.Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refer to 
Removing the Monitor Pedestal
Base on page 13 in the previous section.
2.To attach the monitor to a swing arm, insert four 10mm screws through the holes on the swing arm
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...

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 3-14  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.
NOTE:For more information on HP accessories, go to...

4 Operating the Monitor
Software and Utilities
The CD that comes with the monitor contains files you can install on the computer:
●an .INF (Information) file
●an .ICM (Image Color Matching) file
●auto-adjustment pattern utility
●additional software for the monitor model
NOTE:If the monitor does not include a CD, the .INF and .ICM files can be downloaded from the HP
monitors support Web site. See 
Downloading from the Worldwide Web on page 17 in this chapter.
The Information File
The .INF file defines...

Installing the .INF and .ICM Files
After you determine that you need to update, you can install the .INF and .ICM files from the CD or
download them.
Installing from the CD
To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from the CD:
1.Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is displayed.
2.View the Monitor Driver Software Readme file.
3.Select Install Monitor Driver Software.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions.
5.Ensure that the proper resolution and refresh rates appear in the...

To use the auto-adjustment feature:
1.Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting.
2.Press the -/Auto button on the monitor front panel.
●You can also press the Menu button, then select Image Control from the OSD Main Menu.
Refer to 
Adjusting the Monitor Settings on page 20 in this chapter.
●If the result is not satisfactory, continue with the procedure.
3.Insert the CD in the disc drive. The CD menu is displayed.
4.Select Open Auto-Adjustment Software. The setup test pattern is...

Front Panel Controls
Table 4-1  Monitor Front Panel Controls
Control Function
1MenuOpens, selects or exits the OSD menu.
2– (minus)/Auto●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 activate the auto
adjustment feature to optimize the screen image.
3+ (plus)/Input●Navigates forward through the OSD menu and
increases adjustment levels.
●When the OSD menu is inactive, an Input button
chooses the video input...

Adjusting the Monitor Settings
The monitor settings can be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu or from the HP Display
Assistant utility.
Using the On-Screen Display Menu
Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences. To
access the OSD, do the following:
1.If the monitor is not already on, press the Power button to turn on the monitor.
2.To access the OSD Menu, press the Menu button on the monitor’s front panel.
3.To navigate through the OSD Menu,...

OSD Menu Selections
The following table lists the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selections and their functional descriptions.
After changing an OSD menu item, and if the menu screen has these options, you may choose to:
●Cancel—to return to the previous menu level.
●Save and Return—to save all changes and return to the OSD Main Menu screen. This Save and
Return option is only active if you change a menu item.
Table 4-2  OSD Menu
IconMain MenuSubmenuDescription
BrightnessAdjustable scaleAdjusts the...

IconMain MenuSubmenuDescription
Clock PhaseAdjusts the focus of the display. This adjustment
allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear or
sharpen the image of characters.
OSD ControlProvides a menu for adjusting the on-screen display
(OSD) controls.
Horizontal OSD
PositionChanges the viewing position of the OSD menu to the
left or right area of the screen. The factory default
range is 50.
Vertical OSD PositionChanges the viewing position of the OSD menu to the
top or bottom area of the screen....