Operating the Monitor

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Main Menu

Submenu Options

Description

Options

 

 

 

 

 

Switch Video Input

 

Switches the video input signal source when the monitor is

 

(select models only)

 

connected to two active and valid video sources. Switching

 

 

 

video input sources may take several seconds.

 

 

 

 

 

Brightness

 

Adjusts the brightness level of the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

Contrast

 

Adjusts the contrast level of the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

Image Control

 

Adjusts the screen image. Also enables or disables the ambient

 

 

 

light sensor (select models).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto-Adjustment

Automatically adjusts the screen image (VGA Input only).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Horizontal Position

Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture (VGA Input only).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vertical Position

Adjusts the vertical position of the picture (VGA Input only).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Custom Scaling

Selects the method on how displayed information on the

 

 

 

monitor will be formatted. Select:

 

 

 

Fill to Screen — Image fills the entire screen and might look

 

 

 

distorted or elongated because of non-proportional scaling of

 

 

 

height and width.

 

 

 

Fill to Aspect Ratio — Image is sized to fit the screen and

 

 

 

maintains proportional image.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refresh Overdrive

Provides access to the gray-to-gray panel overdrive function.

 

 

(select models)

Enabled for panel native resolution only. The default is Off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sharpness

On a scale of 1 to 5, adjusts the screen image to look sharper

 

 

(select models)

or softer.

 

 

 

NOTE: If the one-to-one custom scaling menu is selected,

 

 

 

scaling is disabled and the Sharpness feature is as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ambient Light Sensor

Adjusts the brightness of the screen depending on the ambient

 

 

(select models)

light of the environment. The sensor is on the left front of the

 

 

 

monitor.

 

 

 

By default the sensor is set to On. If you adjust the Quick View,

 

 

 

Brightness, Contrast, or sRGB functions in the OSD, the

 

 

 

ambient light sensor will automatically be disabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clock

Minimizes any vertical bars or strips visible on the screen

 

 

 

background. Adjusting the Clock will also change the

 

 

 

horizontal screen image (VGA Input only).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clock Phase

Adjusts the focus of the display. This adjustment allows you to

 

 

 

remove any horizontal noise, and clear or sharpen the image

 

 

 

of characters (VGA Input only).

 

 

 

 

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w1858 18.5-inch specifications

The HP w1858 is an 18.5-inch LCD monitor that is designed to meet the demands of both home and office environments. This monitor combines an elegant design with practical features, making it a solid choice for users who require both style and functionality in their display solutions.

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In terms of connectivity, the HP w1858 offers multiple input options. It features a VGA port, which allows for easy connection to computers and laptops. This flexibility ensures that users can integrate the monitor into their existing setups without hassle.

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