Page 3 - About This Guide
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 direction...
Page 5 - Table of contents
Table of contents 1 Product Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1 HP Passport 1912nm and 1912nc Internet Monitors ...........................................................................
Page 7 - Product Features
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) directlythrough the monitor without the need for a PC...
Page 8 - Net Mode vs PC Mode
● 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 screenoptimization ● Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption ● Energy Star® qualified ● Compliant with ...
Page 9 - Setting Up the Monitor; Preparing the Monitor for Desktop Use
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 orswing arm. Be sure to place the monitor in a convenient, well- ventilated location. Connect themonitor cables after you have installed the monitor. To set up the monitor, ensure...
Page 10 - Preparing the Monitor for Wall-Mounting
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 supportcolumn overhanging the ed...
Page 13 - Connecting the Cables; Connecting the Cables for Net Mode
Connecting the Cables The cable connections required depends on whether you will operate the monitor as a stand-aloneInternet 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 mo...
Page 15 - Connecting the Cables for PC Mode
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 themonitor's rear panel. Figure 2-9 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 3. Connect a VGA cable between the...
Page 18 - Front Panel Controls
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 OSDmenu, and closes the OSD menu. 2 – (Minus) If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward through the OS...
Page 19 - Adjusting the Tilt
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 whilechanging the tilt. 2. Adjust the tilt by moving the top edge of the monitor either toward or away from you, withouttouc...
Page 20 - Turning on the Monitor for the First Time
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-i...
Page 21 - Using the Net Mode Interface
3 Using the Net Mode Interface The Net mode Home page is displayed when the monitor is powered on. Click on one of the icons touse 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. Figure 3-1 Net Mode Home ...
Page 22 - Browsing the Internet
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 theHome 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 r...
Page 23 - Watching Videos
3. In the Music module, select the media device that you inserted, navigate to the desired music fileand 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 (refe...
Page 24 - Viewing Photographs
Viewing Photographs You can use the photograph viewer to view photographs that you have stored on a USB flash mediadevice 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 p...
Page 25 - Adjusting the Settings; Slide Show Options; Network Settings
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. ● Network: Configures the monitor’s n...
Page 27 - Password Settings
NOTE: The monitor must be connected to the Internet to update the software. Internet access is not provided. Contact your local Broadband supplier. 1. Select the System tab in the Settings module. 2. In the Software Version section, click the Update Now button or click the Auto Update button and adj...
Page 28 - Printing in Net Mode; Introducing ePrint
4. Enter your new password again in the Verify Password text box. 5. Click the Apply button to save the settings. To cancel a password: 1. Select the Password tab in the Settings module. 2. Click the Off button. A password will not be required to access the Settings module or unlock the monitor's sc...
Page 29 - Finding More Information
4 Finding More Information Refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/support for additional information on: ● Optimizing monitor performance ● Safety and maintenance guidelines ● Agency regulatory and environmental notices ● Using the OSD menu ● Downloading additional softwar...
Page 30 - Technical Specifications
5 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 tochange. The complete and latest specifications on display products are available on http...
Page 32 - Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions; Entering User Modes
Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factorydefaults. This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properlysized and centered on the screen. NOTE: The preset modes can only be adju...
Page 33 - Energy Saver Feature
Energy Saver Feature The monitors support a reduced power state. The reduced power state will be entered into if themonitor detects the absence of either the horizontal sync signal and/or the vertical sync signal. Upondetecting the absence of these signals, the monitor screen is blanked, the backlig...
