Compaq D310v - Evo - 256 MB RAM User manual

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Quick Setup & Getting Started
Guide
Compaq Evo Desktop D310v Series
Document Part Number: 293386-001
August 2002
This guide provides basic information about setting up and
maintaining your computer.
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Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
Compaq Evo Desktop D310v Series
First Edition (August 2002)
Document Part Number: 293386-001
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Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide 1
Contents
1 Quick Setup
Step 1: Unpack the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Step 3: Connect External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Step 4: Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Step 5: Connect the Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Step 6: Turn On the Personal Computer and Install the Operating System . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Step 7: Turn Off the Personal Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
2 Getting Started
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
File System Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Customizing the Monitor Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Protecting Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Compaq Restore Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Basic Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Helpful Hints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Solving General Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
Solving Hardware Installation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13
Diagnostic Keyboard LEDs, Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14
Index
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2 Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
Contents
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Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide 1–1
1
Quick Setup
Step 1: Unpack the Computer
ÅWARNING: Misuse of your personal computer or failure to establish a
safe and comfortable workstation may result in discomfort or serious
injury. Refer to the Safety & Comfort Guide on the Documentation Library
CD for more information on choosing a workspace and creating a safe
and comfortable work environment.This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more information, refer to Safety &
Regulatory Information on the Documentation Library CD.
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1–2 Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
Quick Setup
Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting
ÄCAUTION: You should not need to change the voltage setting; however,
you should verify that the voltage selection is compatible with your local
power specifications. Failure to do so could result in damage to your
computer.
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Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide 1–3
Quick Setup
Step 3: Connect External Devices
Connect the monitor, mouse, keyboard, and network cables.
Rear Panel Connectors (Arrangement of connectors may vary by
model.)
ÄCAUTION: Do not add optional hardware devices to your personal
computer until the operating system is successfully installed. Doing so may
cause errors and may prevent the operating system from installing
properly.
1Power Cord Connector
2Voltage Select Switch
3Mouse Connector
4Keyboard Connector
5Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Connectors
6Serial Connector
7Parallel Port Connector
8Monitor Connector
9Headphone/Line-out
Connector
-Audio/Line-in Connector
qMicrophone connector
wGameport connector
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1–4 Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
Quick Setup
Step 4: Front Panel Components
Front Panel Components
1CD-ROM drive 75 1/4 inch expansion bay
2CD-ROM drive activity light 8Dual-state power button
3Diskette drive 9Power-on light
4Diskette drive activity light -System activity light
5Diskette drive eject button qUSB Connectors
6CD-ROM drive eject button
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Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide 1–5
Quick Setup
Step 5: Connect the Power Cords
Connect the power cords as shown. Turn on the monitor, then turn on
the personal computer.
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the 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 that is
easily accessible at all times.
■Disconnect power from the personal computer by unplugging the
power cord from either the electrical outlet or the personal computer.
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1–6 Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
Quick Setup
Step 6: Turn On the Personal Computer and
Install the Operating System
ÄCAUTION: Do not add optional hardware devices or third-party devices
to your computer until the operating system is successfully installed. Doing
so may cause errors and may prevent the operating system from installing
properly.
Press the power button to turn on the personal computer.
The first time you turn on the personal computer, the operating
system is installed automatically. This process takes about 5 to 10
minutes, depending on which operating system is being installed.
Carefully read and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to
complete the installation.
ÄCAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN
OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE, unless you are
directed to do so as part of the process. Turning off the personal computer
at any other time during the installation process might damage the
software that runs the personal computer.
When the Welcome to Windows screen is displayed, the Windows
installation process is complete.
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