HP 1859m User Manual

Contents

Notational Conventions...................................................................................................................... 1–iii

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..................................................................................................... 1–iii

1 Product Features

HP LCD Monitors ................................................................................................................................ 1–1

Features ....................................................................................................................................... 1–1

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines

Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................ 2–1

Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 2–1

Maintenance Guidelines...................................................................................................................... 2–2
Cleaning the Monitor .......................................................................................................................... 2–2

3 Setting Up the Monitor

Unpacking the Monitor........................................................................................................................ 3–1
Installing the Monitor .......................................................................................................................... 3–1

Preparing the monitor for desktop use......................................................................................... 3–1
Preparing the monitor for wall-mounting ...................................................................................... 3–2

Connecting the VGA (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital) Cable ...................................................................... 3–5

To connect the VGA cable......................................................................................................... 3–5
To connect the DVI-D cable........................................................................................................ 3–5

Connecting the HDMI Cable (Select Models Only) ............................................................................ 3–6
Audio and Video Cables and Adapters............................................................................................ 3–6
High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) ............................................................................ 3–7
Connecting the Audio Cable........................................................................................................... 3–7
Connecting the Power Cable .......................................................................................................... 3–8
Cable Management....................................................................................................................... 3–9

Adjusting the Tilt................................................................................................................................. 3–9
Adjusting the Swivel.......................................................................................................................... 3–10
Keyboard Parking............................................................................................................................. 3–10

4 Operating the Monitor

CD Software and Utilities .................................................................................................................... 4–1

Installing Drivers............................................................................................................................ 4–1

Downloading updated drivers from the Internet ............................................................................ 4–1

Using the Auto-Adjustment Function ................................................................................................. 4–2

Front-Panel Controls ............................................................................................................................ 4–3
Using the On-screen Display (OSD) ...................................................................................................... 4–3

OSD Menu Selections .................................................................................................................... 4–4

Selecting Video Input Connectors ......................................................................................................... 4–7
Identifying Monitor Conditions ............................................................................................................. 4–7
Adjusting Screen Quality ..................................................................................................................... 4–8

Optimizing Analog Video .............................................................................................................. 4–8

Power-Saver Feature ........................................................................................................................... 4–8

5 Preparing the Monitor for Shipping

Preparing the Monitor for Shipping ................................................................................................. 5–1

A Troubleshooting