HP W1858 User Guide

							Setting Up the Monitor
User’s Guide3–9
Cable Management
The HP LCD monitors have two cable tunnels on either side for cable management. Cables can be easily secured and 
are hidden when viewed from the front.
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Adjusting the Tilt
For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your own preference, as follows:
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.
NOTE: If your monitor has the pivot feature, make sure the cords are set loosely enough so they will not pull and 
disconnect when the monitor is pivoted.
 
						

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Adjusting the Swivel
The HP LCD monitor allows a usable range of motion with the swivel feature.
CAUTION: The monitor can fall back if the hinge is extended fully and the monitor screen is tilted back too far.
CAUTION: To avoid breakage or other damage, avoid applying pressure to the LCD screen while swiveling it or 
changing the tilt.
 
						

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Adjusting the Height (Select Models Only)
The monitor adjusts up and down easily by extending or lowering the hinge.
Pivoting the Monitor (Select Models Only)
1.Facing the monitor and holding its base down, tilt the monitor backward 10 to 30 degrees by pulling the bottom 
of the screen toward you.
NOTE: For full functionality of this pivot feature (select models only), the My Display software may need to be 
installed. See “My Display Software (Select Models Only)” in the “Operating the Monitor” chapter for information 
on how to install this software. Some graphics cards support rotating the image of the display automatically.
 
						

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3–12User’s Guide 2.If the monitor is in its landscape position, after it is tilted back, pivot it clockwise to portrait position. If it is in 
portrait position, tilt it back and pivot the monitor counterclockwise to landscape orientation.
CAUTION: The first step is important—the double-hinged monitor can scratch the base surface if the monitor is not 
tilted back enough before pivoting it.
 
						

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Keyboard Parking
If you need more space on your desktop, place the keyboard under the monitor when not in use.
 
						

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Operating the Monitor
CD Software and Utilities
The CD that is included with this monitor contains the drivers and software that you can install on your computer.
Installing Drivers
If you determine that you need to update the drivers, you can install the monitor-driver INF and ICM files from the CD, 
or download them from the Internet.
To install the monitor-driver software from the CD:
1.Insert the CD in your computer CD drive. The CD menu appears.
2.Select the language.
3.Click Install Monitor Driver Software.
4.Follow the onscreen instructions.
5.Restart the computer.
6.Ensure that the proper resolutions and refresh rates appear in the Display Control Panel settings. Refer to the 
Windows
® operating system documentation for more information.
Downloading updated drivers from the Internet
To download the latest version of drivers and software files from the HP Support site:
1.Refer to: http://www.hp.com/support
2.Select your country/region.
3.Select Download Drivers and Software.
4.Enter the model number of your monitor. The software-download pages for your monitor are displayed.
5.Download and install the driver and software files by using the instructions in the download pages.
6.Ensure that your system meets the requirements.
NOTE: You might need to install the digitally signed monitor drivers (INF or ICM files) manually from the CD, in case 
of an installation error. Refer to the “Driver Software Readme” file on the CD for instructions (in English only).
 
						

							Operating the Monitor
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Using the Auto-Adjustment Function
You can easily optimize the screen performance for the VGA input by using the Auto/Select button on the monitor 
and the auto-adjustment pattern software on the CD provided.
Do not use this procedure if your monitor is using a DVI or HDMI input. If your monitor is using the VGA input, this 
procedure can correct the following image-quality conditions:
■Fuzzy or unclear focus
■Ghosting, streaking, or shadowing effects
■Faint vertical bars
■Thin, horizontal scrolling lines
■Off-center picture
To use the auto-adjustment feature:
1.Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting.
2.Press the Auto/Select button on the monitor front panel.
❏You can also press the Menu button, and then select Image Control, followed by Auto Adjustment 
from the OSD menu. See “Adjusting Screen Quality” in this chapter.
❏If the result is not satisfactory, continue with the procedure.
3.Insert the CD in your computer CD drive. The CD menu displays.
4.Select the language.
5.Select Open Auto-Adjustment Software.
6.The setup test pattern displays.
Auto-adjustment setup test pattern
7.Press the Auto/Select button on the monitor front panel to produce a stable, centered image.
CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a 
prolonged period of time (12 consecutive hours of non-use). To avoid burn-in image damage on your 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 all LCD screens.
 
						

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My Display Software (Select Models Only)
Use My Display to choose preferences for optimum viewing. You can select settings for gaming, movies, photo 
editing or just working on documents and spreadsheets. My Display also provides an easy way to adjust settings 
such as brightness, color, and contrast.
To install the software:
1.Insert the CD in your computer CD drive. The CD menu displays.
2.Select the language.
3.Click Install My Display Software (available on select models).
4.Follow the onscreen instructions.
5.Restart the computer.
To open the My Display software:
1.Click the HP My Display icon on the taskbar. 
Or
1.Click the Windows Vista start button™   on the taskbar.
2.Click All Programs.
3.Click HP My Display.
4.Select HP My Display.
For additional information, refer to the onscreen Help within the software.
Front-Panel Controls
Control buttons are located on the front or top of the monitor:
IconDescription
PowerTurns the monitor on and to standby or sleep mode.
NOTE: The power button is located on the top or front of the monitor depending on the model.
MenuOpens, selects, or exits the OSD menu.
Adjusts the volume level.
SourceChooses video input source from the computer.
–Navigates backward through the OSD menu and decreases adjustment levels.
+Navigates forward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels.
AutoAuto-adjusts the display to the ideal setting when the OSD is not active.
SelectEnters the selected option.
 
						

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Using the On-screen Display (OSD)
An On-screen display is an image superimposed on a screen picture, commonly used by monitors, televisions, VCRs, 
and DVD players to display information such as volume, channel, and time.
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. The OSD Main Menu displays.
3.To navigate through the Main or Sub-Menu menu, press the + (Plus) button on the monitor’s front panel to scroll 
up, or the – (Minus) button to scroll in reverse. Then press the Auto/Select button to select the highlighted 
function.
The menu moves to the top if you scroll down at the bottom of the selections. The menu moves to the bottom if 
you scroll up at the top of the selections.
4.To adjust the scale of a selected item, press the + or – button.
5.Select Save and Return.
If you don’t want to save the setting, select Cancel from the Sub-Menu or Exit from the Main Menu.
6.Press the Menu button to exit the OSD.
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 active only if you change a menu item.
■Reset — to change back to the previous setting.
NOTE: You can use My Display OSD software or the front-panel control buttons to adjust settings.
NOTE: When a menu is displayed, if the buttons are untouched for 30 seconds (factory default), adjustments and 
settings are saved and the menu closes.