Hi my mom bought me a HP V28 4k monitor what else do I need to make it work?

[Jade81]

Hi so I've never owned a Monitor so I don't know what else I need besides a keyboard and mouse.

[NonSequitur777]

@Jade81,

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

Unless you got a computer to hook up your monitor and keyboard/mouse to, you're sort of dead in the water.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[Jade81]

Ive got a laptop just wasn't sure if I need those big rectangle things lol ugh blanking on the name to hook up to the monitor.

[NonSequitur777]

@Jade81,

Please, no worries: we'll assist you the best we can.

Let's do this one step at a time.

So, connecting a keyboard and mouse to your laptop is straightforward. Here's how you can do it:

Wired Keyboard and Mouse:

1. Identify the USB Ports: Locate the USB ports on your laptop. These are usually rectangular slots that you can find on the sides or back of the laptop.

2. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse: Plug the USB connectors of the keyboard and mouse into available USB ports on your laptop. The connectors are typically rectangular and should fit easily into the USB ports.  (Hopefully your mom purchased a wireless keyboard/mouse combo with one USB dongle -or, in case of a Bluetooth combo, no dongle at all, so you can move to the next section.)

3. Wait for Detection: In most cases, your laptop will automatically detect the keyboard and mouse. It may take a few seconds for the operating system to recognize the new input devices.

4. Start Using: Once detected, you can start using the keyboard and mouse immediately. There's usually no need to install additional drivers for standard USB keyboards and mice, as they are plug-and-play devices.

Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (preferred!):

If you're using wireless peripherals (Bluetooth or USB receiver), the process is slightly different:

1. Turn on the Keyboard and Mouse: Ensure that the keyboard and mouse are turned on and have batteries or are charged, depending on the type of wireless peripherals you're using.

2. Pair the Devices (Bluetooth):

   • For Bluetooth devices, make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your laptop.
   • Put the keyboard and mouse into pairing mode by following the manufacturer's instructions (usually involves holding down a specific key combination).
   • On your laptop, go to the Bluetooth settings and search for nearby devices. Select your keyboard and mouse when they appear in the list of available devices and follow any on-screen prompts to complete the pairing process.

3. Connect USB Receiver (if applicable):

   • Some wireless keyboards and mice come with a USB receiver (dongle). Plug the receiver into an available USB port on your laptop.
   • The laptop should detect the receiver and the connected keyboard and mouse automatically.

4. Wait for Detection: Allow your laptop a moment to detect and configure the connected wireless keyboard and mouse.

5. Start Using: Once detected and configured, you can start using the wireless keyboard and mouse.

Remember that wireless peripherals may require periodic battery replacement or recharging, so be sure to monitor their power levels to ensure uninterrupted use. If you experience any issues with your keyboard or mouse not working as expected, refer to the manufacturer's instructions or troubleshooting guides for specific solutions.

All right, now the monitor part:

To make your HP V28 4k external monitor work with your laptop, you'll need a few things and follow some steps:

Hardware Requirements:

1. External Monitor: You'll need an external monitor that is compatible with your laptop: check! Ensure that it has the necessary ports (e.g., HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA) to connect to your laptop.

2. Video Cable: Depending on the monitor and your laptop, you may need a compatible video cable. Common options include HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, or USB-C, depending on your laptop's and monitor's available ports.

3. Laptop: Of course, you'll need your laptop: check!

4. Power Cable: Ensure that your monitor is plugged into a power source.

Steps to Connect the External Monitor:

1. Turn off both the laptop and the external monitor: This is important before you connect any cables.

2. Connect the video cable: Plug one end of the video cable into the external monitor and the other end into your laptop's corresponding video output port.

3. Turn on the external monitor: Ensure the monitor is powered on.

4. Turn on your laptop: Once both the monitor and the laptop are connected and powered on, your laptop should detect the external monitor automatically in most cases. If not, proceed with the next steps.

5. Select the display mode (if necessary):

   • Windows: Right-click on the desktop and select "Display settings." Scroll down to the "Multiple displays" section and choose your preferred display mode, such as "Duplicate" (mirroring the laptop screen), "Extend" (extending the desktop across both screens), or "Second screen only" (using only the external monitor).

   • MacOS: Go to "System Preferences" > "Displays." Click on the "Arrangement" tab to configure how the displays work together.

6. Adjust resolution and settings (if needed): You can further fine-tune your display settings by adjusting the resolution, orientation, and other display settings as per your preference.

7. Set the primary display (optional): You can designate which display should be your primary one (where the taskbar/dock appears) in your display settings.

8. Sound settings (if needed): If your monitor has built-in speakers or you're using external speakers connected to the monitor, you may need to adjust your laptop's sound settings to output audio through the monitor.

9. Test and adjust: Finally, test the setup to ensure everything is working as expected. If the displays are not aligned correctly or there are any issues, you can make further adjustments in the display settings.

Remember that the specific steps may vary slightly depending on your laptop's operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux) and the monitor you're using. Additionally, make sure your laptop's graphics card can support the external monitor's resolution and refresh rate if you want to use high-resolution settings.

Hope this was helpful.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[Jade81]

So do I not need a desktop just my laptop?

[NonSequitur777]

@Jade81,

Your question was: how do I connect an external monitor to my laptop?

Which I answered.

If you want to connect your monitor to a desktop, you hook it up to your desktop's video output ((HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA), or if you got a graphics card installed, hook up your monitor to one of your graphics card video ports.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777