HP 2159m User Guide

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Setting Up the Monitor
Unpacking the Monitor
1.Unpack the monitor. Make sure all contents are included. Store the packing box.
2.Turn off the computer and other attached devices.
3.Determine whether the monitor will be desktop mounted or wall-mounted. See “Installing the Monitor” in this 
chapter.
4.Prepare a flat area to assemble the monitor. You may need a flat, soft, protected area for placing the monitor 
screen-down while preparing it for installation.
5.You need a Phillips screwdriver for...

3.Lift the monitor to an upright position and place on a flat, stable surface.
Monitor in upright position
Preparing the monitor for wall-mounting
1.Disconnect the power cable and any other cables from the monitor.
2.Place the monitor face down on a flat, protected surface.
3.Remove the four screws that fasten monitor base to the monitor.
Location of screws securing base to monitor
WARN I N G: To reduce the risk of personal injury or of damage to the equipment, check that the wall-mounting 
fixture is...

4.Slide the base away from the bottom of the monitor.
Sliding the base away from the monitor
5.Remove the square plate on the back of monitor. Use a coin at the base of the plate to pry it loose.
Removing the plate from the back of the monitor
 

Four or six threaded holes are exposed (depending on your model). These holes are for screws to attach the 
swing arm or other mounting fixture to the back of the monitor. Some models will include mounting screws in the 
mounting holes. You will need to remove the screws, position the mounting device, then re-install the screws. 
100 x 100mm Threaded holes for attaching wall mount
100 x 200mm Threaded holes for attaching wall mount
6.Follow the instructions included with the mounting fixture to ensure...

Connecting the VGA (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital) Cable
Use a VGA video cable or a DVI-D video cable (provided with select models). To use DVI, you must have a 
DVI-compliant graphic card. Connectors are located on the back of the monitor. Be sure the computer and monitor are 
turned off and unplugged.
Some graphic cards have both a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in the box (select models only). 
If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use the DVI-to-VGA converter to...

Connecting the HDMI Cable (Select Models Only)
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to a computer with an HDMI 
connector.
Audio and Video Cables and Adapters
The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may be required to connect the monitor to the computer, 
TV, or set-top box.
The number and type of cables required may vary by model. Some cables and adapters are included for select 
models only and may be sold separately.
Cable/Adapter...

High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)
If your monitor supports HDCP, it can receive high-definition content. High-definition content is available in many 
sources, such as Blu-ray Disc devices or HDTV air or cable broadcasts. If you do not have an HDCP-enabled monitor, 
you may see a black screen or a lower resolution picture when playing high-definition protected content. Your 
computer graphic card and monitor must both support HDCP to display protected content.
Connecting the Audio Cable...

Connecting the Power Cable
1.Read the warning below.
Connecting the power cable
2.Connect one end of the power cable to the monitor and the other end to a grounded electrical outlet.
WARN I N G: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:
■Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the 
power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet.
■Be sure that the grounded power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily...

Cable Management
The HP LCD monitors have cable management. Cables can be easily routed through the square hole in the base and 
are partially 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.
 

Adjusting the Swivel
The HP LCD monitor allows a usable range of motion with the swivel feature.
Keyboard Parking
If you need more space on your desktop, place the keyboard under the monitor when not in use.
CAUTION: To avoid breakage or other damage, avoid applying pressure to the LCD screen while swiveling it or 
changing the tilt.