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HP Passport 1912nm and 1912nc
Internet Monitors
User Guide
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About This Guide This guide provides information on setting up and using the Internet monitor. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information. ENWW iii
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Table of contents 1 Product Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1 HP Passport 1912nm and 1912nc Internet Monitors ........................................................................... 1 Net Mode vs PC Mode ......................................................................................................................... 2 2 Setting Up the Monitor .......................
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4 Finding More Information ............................................................................................................................. 23 5 Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 24 1912nm and 1912nc Models .............................................................................................................. 24 Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions .......
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1 Product Features HP Passport 1912nm and 1912nc Internet Monitors The HP Passport 1912nm and HP Passport 1912nc Internet monitors are designed to provide easy, simple access to the internet, streaming views of media content (video, audio, photos) directly through the monitor without the need for a PC. The monitors can also operate as standard external monitors when connected to a PC. The Internet monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel. The monitor models and features i
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● Security slot provision on rear of monitor for optional cable lock ● Tilt capability ● On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for easy setup and screen optimization ● Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption ● Energy Star® qualified ● Compliant with the following regulated specifications (for additional certifications and agency notices, refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide available on http://www.hp.com/ support): ◦ European Union CE Di
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2 Setting Up the Monitor You can install the monitor on a desktop or mount it on a mounting fixture such as a wall mount or swing arm. Be sure to place the monitor in a convenient, well- ventilated location. Connect the monitor cables after you have installed the monitor. To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor and all attached devices, then follow the instructions below for your configuration. Preparing the Monitor for Desktop Use To assemble the monitor for de
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Preparing the Monitor for Wall-Mounting NOTE: This apparatus is intended to be supported by UL or CSA Listed wall mount bracket. To attach the monitor to a mounting fixture: 1. Set the monitor screen face down on a flat, soft, protected table or desk surface with the support column overhanging the edge. 2. If the center column and base are attached to the monitor, pinch together the two release tabs on the bottom of the base (1) and pull the base off the center column (2). Then press the button
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4. To attach the monitor to a mounting fixture, insert four 10mm screws through the holes on the mounting 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 the monitor, four 4 mm, 0.7 pitch, and 10 mm long screws are required. Longer screws must not be used because they may damage the monitor. It is important to verify that the manufacturer’s mounting solution is complian
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Rear Components Figure 2-5 Rear Components Component Function 1 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 Audio In Connector Connects an input audio cable between the monitor and a PC when using the monitor in PC mode. 3 Audio Out Connector Connects an output audio cable between the monitor and an external audio device. 4 VGA Connector Connects a VGA cable between the monitor and a PC when using the monitor in PC mode. 5 Ethernet Connector Connects an Ethernet cable to the
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Connecting the Cables The cable connections required depends on whether you will operate the monitor as a stand-alone Internet monitor (Net mode) or as a standard external monitor connected to a PC (PC mode). NOTE: You can connect the cables for both Net mode and PC mode and switch between the two modes by pressing the Mode button on the front of the monitor. Connecting the Cables for Net Mode 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location. 2. Connect an active Ethernet cable to
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3. Connect the supplied keyboard and mouse (required to navigate) to the USB ports on the monitor's rear panel. Figure 2-7 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 4. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor and the other end to an electrical wall outlet. Figure 2-8 Connecting the Power Cord 8 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW
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Connecting the Cables for PC Mode 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the PC. 2. Connect the supplied keyboard and mouse (required to navigate) to the USB ports on the monitor's rear panel. Figure 2-9 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 3. Connect a VGA cable between the VGA connector on the PC and the VGA connector on the rear of the monitor. Figure 2-10 Connecting the VGA Cable ENWW Connecting the Cables 9
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4. Connect the upstream end of a USB cable to the USB In connector on the monitor's rear panel and the downstream end to a USB Out connector on the PC. NOTE: This step is optional. However, the USB cable is required for the USB Out ports and the 4-in-1 media card reader on the monitor to function in PC mode. Figure 2-11 Connecting a USB Cable 5. Connect one end of an audio cable to the Audio In connector on the monitor's rear panel and the other end to an Audio Out connector on the PC. NOTE: Th
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6. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor and the other end to an electrical wall outlet. Figure 2-13 Connecting the Power Cord 7. After turning on power to the monitor, you must press the Mode button on the monitor's front panel to change from Net mode to PC mode. Figure 2-14 Pressing the Mode Button ENWW Connecting the Cables 11
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Front Panel Controls Figure 2-15 Monitor Front Panel Controls Table 2-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control Function 1 Menu Opens the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, selects items within the OSD menu, and closes the OSD menu. 2 – (Minus) 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 open the OSD volume control menu and adjust the volume level. 3 + (Plus) If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate forwar
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Adjusting the Tilt For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your own preference. 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. Figure 2-16 Adjusting the Tilt Installing a Cable Lock You can secure the monitor to a fixed object with an optional cable lock available from HP. Figure 2-17 Installing a Cable L
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Turning on the Monitor for the First Time After connecting the cables, press the power button on the front of the monitor to turn it on. NOTE: Net mode is the monitor's default mode. You can toggle between Net mode and PC mode by pressing the Mode button on the monitor's front panel. 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 turn off the m
