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.
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 ........................... 3 Preparing the Monitor for Desktop Use ....................3 Preparing the Monitor for Wall-Mounting ....................4 Rear Components ..........................
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4 Finding More Information ..........................25 Reference Guides ..........................25 Product Support ..........................25 5 Technical Specifications ..........................26 1912nm and 1912nc Models ......................26 Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions .................... 28 1912nm and 1912nc Models (PC Mode) ................28 Entering User Modes ......................28 Energy Saver Feature ........................
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.
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 Directives ◦...
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.
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: Set the monitor screen face down on a flat, soft, protected table or desk surface with the support column overhanging the edge.
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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.
Rear Components Figure 2-5 Rear Components Component Function AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. Audio In Connector Connects an input audio cable between the monitor and a PC when using the monitor in PC mode. Audio Out Connector Connects an output audio cable between the monitor and an external audio device.
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.
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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 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.
Connecting the Cables for PC Mode Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the PC. 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 Connect a VGA cable between the VGA connector on the PC and the VGA connector on the rear of the monitor.
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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.
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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 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.
Front Panel Controls Figure 2-15 Monitor Front Panel Controls Table 2-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control Function Menu Opens the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, selects items within the OSD menu, and closes the OSD menu. – (Minus) If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward through the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels.
Power Button Lockout The monitor includes a Power Button Lockout feature that allows you to disable the power button for situations that require this capability. You can enable or disable the power button by pressing and holding the Mode, + (Plus), and Power buttons simultaneously while the monitor is active.
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 Lock 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.
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NOTE: You can modify the settings that were entered in the Startup Wizard any time by clicking the Settings icon on the Net mode Home page. For more information on the settings in the Startup Wizard, refer to Adjusting the Settings on page After completing the Startup Wizard, the Net mode Home page will be displayed.
Using the Net Mode Interface The Net mode Home page is displayed when the monitor is powered on. Click on one of the icons to use that feature of the Internet monitor. NOTE: The user interface and features in this chapter are only available when the monitor is in Net mode.
Settings Click this icon to adjust the monitor settings. Home This icon is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen when you are not at the Home page. You can click the Home icon at any time to return to the Home page. NOTE: When you return to the Home page any Net mode application you were running will close (Video, Browser, Music, Photo).
In the Music module, select the media device that you inserted, navigate to the desired music file and click on it. NOTE: If a photos folder was selected in the Slide Show options section of the Settings module, a slide show of the selected photos will be displayed while the music is playing (refer to Slide Show Options on page 20 to configure a slide show).
Viewing Photographs You can use the photograph viewer to view photographs that you have stored on a USB flash media device or media card. NOTE: The photo file name and the folder(s) name can be any length but cannot include special characters or spaces in order for the file manager to recognize the photo file.
Adjusting the Settings To configure the settings, click the Settings icon on the Net mode Home page. The Settings module includes five tabs for configuring and adjusting the settings: ● Slide Show Options: Sets up and customize a music and photograph slide show. ●...
Date/Time Settings The Date/Time settings allow you to set the date and time for the monitor. To set the date and time: Select the Date/Time tab in the Settings module. Select your time zone to automatically set the date and time or click the Manual button and manually set the date and time.
System Settings The System settings allow you to return all settings to the factory default values, set the monitor’s timer to put the display in standby mode after a designated period of inactivity, update the software, lock the monitor's screen, and enable or disable the fast boot feature. To return all settings to the factory default values: Select the System tab in the Settings module.
Password Settings The Password settings allow you to create a password that is required to access the Settings module and unlock the monitor's screen if it has been locked. To set a password: Select the Password tab in the Settings module. Click the On button (or click the Off button if you do not want access to the Settings module to require a password or if you do not want a password required to unlock the monitor's screen).
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The VGA cable, USB upstream cable, audio cable, Ethernet cable, and Internet access are not provided. If the information provided in the guide or in the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide do not address your questions, you can contact support. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP.
Technical Specifications NOTE: All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. Specifications are subject to change. The complete and latest specifications on display products are available on http://www.hp.com/support. 1912nm and 1912nc Models...
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4-in-1 Card Reader (for SD, MMC, MS, xD) and USB (2.0) Thumb Drive For a list of recommended USB and card reader storage devices consult the 1912nm Quickspecs. NOTE: HP recommends that the storage device is formatted FAT16/32. ENWW 1912nm and 1912nc Models...
Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults. This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. NOTE: The preset modes can only be adjusted if the monitor is in PC mode.
ENERGY STAR® Qualification HP computers marked with the ENERGY STAR® Logo are compliant with the applicable U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR specifications for computers. The EPA ENERGY STAR Logo does not imply endorsement by the EPA.
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More information on the energy and financial savings potential of the Power Management Feature can be found at the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Power Management website: http://www.energystar.gov/ powermanagement. More information on the ENERGY STAR program and its environmental benefits are available by visiting the EPA’s ENERGY STAR website address: http://www.energystar.gov.