HP Brio BA210 User manual

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Brio Guide
Business PCs
HP Brio BA210

Table of Contents
Setting Up Your Brio
UnpackingthePCandMonitor................ 2
ConnectingDevicestoYourPC................ 3
ComfortandSafetyChecklist................. 5
Getting Started with Brio
StartingYourBrio ........................ 10
SettingUpWindows....................... 10
StoppingYourBrio........................ 10
YourPC’sDesktop........................ 11
HPBrioCenter-YourDesktopAssistant ........ 12
UsingYourSoftware ...................... 16
FindingInformationontheWeb .............. 16
If You Have a Problem
WhattoDoFirst.......................... 18
MyBrioDoesn’tStartProperly............... 19
MyBrioIsn’tWorkingProperly............... 21
WhatKindofProblemIsIt?................. 22
HardwareProblems ....................... 23
SoftwareProblems........................ 31

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MyPCHasanAudio(Sound)Problem.......... 33
PCDisplaysanErroratStartup.............. 35
FrequentlyAskedQuestions................. 41
NeedMoreHelp?......................... 41
HPHardwareDiagnostics(DiagTools).......... 42
BrioAssistCD-ROMs...................... 43
SupportandInformationServices............. 45
Upgrading and Replacing Brio Hardware
Important-BeforeYouStart ................ 48
InsidetheComputer....................... 48
RemovingtheCoverandFrontPanel .......... 49
ReplacingtheSystemBoard................. 52
CablesandConnectorsinYourPC............ 53
ReplacingaProcessor ..................... 54
ReplacingtheFloppyDrive.................. 55
ReplacingtheHardDrive ................... 56
InstallinganExpansionBayDrive............. 58
InstallingaMemoryModule................. 61
InstallinganExpansionCard................. 62
ReplacingthePowerSupplyUnit............. 63
ReplacingtheBattery...................... 64

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Technical Information
HPSetupProgram........................ 66
Clearing Your PC’s CMOS (BIOS) Settings . . . . . . 68
YourPC’sBIOS .......................... 70
TechnicalCharacteristics................... 71
Regulatory, Warranty and Support
RegulatoryInformation..................... 74
RecyclingyourPC ........................ 76
HPHardwareWarranty .................... 77
HPSoftwareProductLimitedWarranty........ 85
InternationalWarranty..................... 87
HP Year 2000 Warranty . . . ................. 87
HP Customer Care Center Phone Numbers . . . . . . 88
OtherServices........................... 89

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Important Safety Information
For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing the power
cord and any connection to a telecommunications network. Always replace the
cover before switching the PC on again.
For your safety, always connect equipment to a grounded electrical wall outlet.
Always use a power cord with a properly grounded plug, such as the one provided
with the equipment, or one in compliance with your national safety standards. The
equipment can be disconnected from the power by removing the power cord from
the power outlet. This means the equipment must be located close to an easily
accessible electrical outlet.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the power supply. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For your
safety, never attempt to recharge, disassemble or burn an old battery. Only replace
the battery with the same or equivalent type, as recommended by the
manufacturer. The battery in this PC is a lithium battery that does not contain any
heavy metals. Nevertheless, in order to protect the environment, do not dispose of
batteries in household waste. Please return used batteries either to the shop from
which you bought them, or to the dealer from whom you purchased your PC, or to
HP, so that they can either be recycled or disposed of in the correct way. Returned
used batteries will be accepted free of charge.
Do not attempt to connect this product to the phone line during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires
or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network
interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Avoid using a
telephone (other than a cordless type) during a lightning storm. There may be a
risk from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak. Never touch or remove the communications board without first removing
the connection to the telephone network.
Use minimum Nº AWG wire for telephone cable.
Choosing a Comfortable Workspace
Choose a workspace for your computer near a grounded electrical wall
socket. If your monitor has a tilt-swivel base, attach it to the monitor as
described in the monitor manual. Position the monitor on your desk.
Position the computer to allow proper ventilation and access to the cables.
WARNING If you are in doubt that you can lift the equipment safely, do not try to move it without
help.

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Important Ergonomic Information
Improper and prolonged use of keyboards and input devices are among those tasks associated
with repetitive strain injury (RSI) to soft tissues in the hands and arms. If you do experience
discomfort or pains while using any computing equipment, discontinue use immediately and
consult your physician as soon as possible.
Your comfort and safety are our primary concern. Consequently, we strongly recommend that
you read HP’s ergonomic information before using your PC. For detailed information, refer to
HP’s online version of “Working in Comfort” which is preloaded on your PC’s hard disk or visit
HP’sWorkinginComfortWebsiteat:www.hp.com/ergo/.Asummaryisprovidedinthe
Comfort and Safety Checklist on page 5.

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HP Brio Information Roadmap
Brio Guide
The Brio Guide (this manual) will help you:
•Set up and begin using your HP Brio PC for the first time
•Troubleshoot your PC
•Upgrade and replace components in your PC
•Find out where to get more information.
Your PC’s Online Brio Center
HP Brio Center -forinformationon:
•Using your PC
•Using Windows
•Fixing problems with your PC.
Refer to “HP Brio Center-Your Desktop Assistant” on page 12 for more
information.
HP Brio Internet Center (available in some countries only)- for a range of
Web-based information and services. For more information, refer to “Get
Connected with the HP Brio Internet Center” on page 13.
Information on the HP Brio Support Web Site
Refer to the Manuals section of the HP Brio support web site
(www.hp.com/go/briosupport) for a wide range of information,
including:
•Downloadable documentation
•Service and support options
•The latest versions of drivers and utilities
•BIOS updates
•Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

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Setting Up Your Brio
This chapter describes how to set up your HP Brio PC.
Unpacking the PC and Monitor....................................................... page 2
Connecting Devices to Your PC...................................................... page 3
Comfort and Safety Checklist........................................................ page 5

Unpacking the PC and Monitor
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Unpacking the PC and Monitor
Remove the computer and the monitor from their boxes. When you have
finished unpacking the boxes, you will find the items shown here. Your
monitor or keyboard may be different from the ones shown here.
Monitor
Monitor cable Power cord
Brio Guide
(this manual)
Mouse
Keyboard
Brio Assist CD-ROMs (two)
HP Brio PC

Connecting Devices to Your PC
3
Connecting Devices to Your PC
Caution Check that the correct power supply voltage is selected for your country (the voltage is set
during manufacturing and should already be correct).
Before starting up the PC, connect devices and power cords to the rear of
the PC as shown below:
The connectors are color-coded for easy matching. Match the colors. The
connectors are shaped to go in one way only
Connecting a Mouse, Keyboard, Power Cords and a Monitor.
Mouse (green)
Keyboard (purple)
Monitor (blue)
To connect a monitor
to your Brio, refer
to the manual that
came with the monitor
Power
Connector
(check the voltage
is correct before
connecting)

Connecting Devices to Your PC
4
Connecting Other Equipment
WARNING Always turn the volume down before connecting headphones or speakers to avoid
discomfort from unexpected noise or static. Listening to loud sounds for prolonged
periods of time may permanently damage your hearing. Before putting on headphones,
place them around your neck and turn the volume down. When you put the headphones
on, slowly increase the volume until you find a comfortable listening level. When you
are able to hear comfortably and clearly, without distortion, leave the volume in that
position.
One 15-pin Midi-
Joystick Connector
(yellow)
25-pin Parallel
Connector (burgundy)
To connect a printer to
your Brio, refer to
the manual that came
with the printer
Two USB
Connectors
(black) USB is supported
by:
-Windows98
- Windows 2000
One 9-pin
Serial Connector
(
(((turquoise) )))
10/100BT LAN Connector
If your PC has an integrated LAN
facility, connect the network cable to
the PCI LAN card as shown here
Socket for
CD player or
other device
(light blue)
Speaker-
Headphone
Socket (
(((lime) )))
Microphone
Socket (pink)

Comfort and Safety Checklist
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Comfort and Safety Checklist
Before using your new HP Brio PC, ensure that your working environment
is correct.
Preparing Your Work Environment
When using HP computing equipment, it is important that your work
environment contributes to your comfort and productivity:
•Work Surface Height - Your work surface should be height adjustable.
To ensure that your worksurface is at the correct height, first adjust the
height of your chair so that your feet are firmly on the floor, then adjust
the work surface height until your forearms are parallel to the floor
when you have your fingers on the keyboard or other input devices.
•Chair - Your chair should provide a comfortable sitting position
including features such as a height and tilt adjustment feature, curved
seat edge, a stable base (for example, five legs and castors, adjustable
back support, a freely rotating swivel, fully adjustable padded arm
rests).
•Monitor - Place your monitor so that the top of the screen is at, or
slightly below, eye level (up to 15 degrees).
•Work Surface Arrangement - Make sure that all elements of your HP
Brio system for example, monitor, document holder, keyboard, mice and
other input devices, and headphones and speakers- are optimally
arranged and adjusted to meet your personal requirements. For
example, if you are primarily using the keyboard, place it directly in
front of you, not to the side. If your work involves extensive use of a
mouse or other pointing device, place that device directly in front of
Keyboard
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Comfort and Safety Checklist
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your left or right arm. If you are using both a mouse and keyboard, place
them both at the same work surface height and close together. If a palm
rest is used, the height should be flush with the front edge of the
keyboard. Other items, such as your telephone or notepad, should also
be considered.
Caution Various aspects of using mice, keyboards and other input devices may increase your risk of
discomfort or injury. Optimize your comfort and safety by positioning these devices properly.
Your Work Posture
Sitting in one position for long periods can be uncomfortable. To minimize
the potential risk for physical discomfort or injury, it’s important that you
maintain a proper posture.
•Head - When viewing your monitor, your head should not be tilted more
than 15 degrees forward, and do not turn your head toward either side.
•Back - While sitting at your work surface, make sure your back is
supported by the chair's backrest in an erect position or angled slightly
backwards.
•Arms - Make sure your arms and elbows are relaxed and loose, with
your upper arms perpendicular to the floor or tilted downward not more
than 15 degrees. Keep your forearms and hands approximately parallel
with the floor with elbows bent between 70 and 115 degrees. Keep your
elbows close to your sides (less than 20 degrees away from your body).
•Hands, Wrists, Forearms - Try to keep your hands wrists and forearms
in a relaxed neutral position when using your mouse keyboard or other
input devices. For example, while using your keyboard and mouse, rest
your forearms (flat) on your desktop.
•Legs - Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward.
Your lower legs should be near a right angle to your thighs. Make sure
there is sufficient room under the work surface for your legs.
•Feet - If after adjusting your chair you cannot rest your feet comfortably
on the floor, use a footrest, preferably one that can be adjusted in height
and angle.
Overall
•Look away from the screen from time-to-time to help reduce eyestrain.
Focus on distant objects briefly, and blink periodically to lubricate your
eyes. You also should have your eyes checked on a regular basis and
ensure your eyeglass prescription is suitable for working on a computer
monitor.

Comfort and Safety Checklist
7
•Remember to occasionally shift position and move your body. Keeping
your body in one position for long periods is unnatural and stressful.
When prolonged work is required, take frequent short breaks. As a rule
of thumb, a five or ten minute break every hour is a good idea. Short
frequent breaks are more beneficial than longer less frequent breaks.
Data show that people who work for long periods of time without a
break may be more prone to ergonomic injury.
•Changing tasks frequently will help prevent muscle stiffness. Examples:
alternating between keyboarding, reading, writing, filing, and moving
around in your work environment, helps you maintain a relaxed
posture. Occasionally stretch the muscles in your hands, arms,
shoulders, neck and back. You should stretch at least as often as you
take brief task breaks—at least once every hour.
•Discomfort may be alleviated by using alternative ergonomic designs
and accessories such as ergonomically personalized chairs, palm rests,
keyboard trays, alternative input devices, prescription eyeglasses, anti-
glare screens, and more. Seek additional information from the sources
available to you, including your employer, doctor, local office supply
store, and the Information Sources listed in the online version of
Working in Comfort, preloaded on the hard disk of your HP computing
equipment or available on the HP web site: www.hp.com/ergo.

Comfort and Safety Checklist
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Getting Started with Brio
This chapter describes how to begin working with your HP Brio PC and
how to use the online HP Brio Center preinstalled on your PC.
Starting Your Brio.......................................................................... page 10
Setting Up Windows...................................................................... page 10
Stopping Your Brio......................................................................... page 10
Your PC’s Desktop......................................................................... page 11
HP Brio Center-Your Desktop Assistant ......................................... page 12
Using Your Software ..................................................................... page 16
Finding Information on the Web ..................................................... page 16

Starting Your Brio
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Starting Your Brio
To start the PC for the first time, press the On/Off button.
Setting Up Windows
Do not switch off the PC while the software is being initialized as this
could cause unexpected results.
1Turn on the monitor first, and then the PC (see “Starting Your Brio”
above). The light on the front panel comes on.
2The software initialization routine starts. During this time, you will be
asked to carry out various tasks such as selecting the regional settings
to be used on your PC.
3After the initialization routine has finished, click on OK and the Brio will
restart.
Stopping Your Brio
To stop the PC, exit all applications and then use your operating system’s
Shut Down commandintheStart menu (for Windows NT 4.0, Windows
98 and Windows 2000).
If you want to force your PC to shut down, for example, if your operating
system does not respond, press and hold the power button for
approximately 5 seconds.
On/Off Button &
Power On
Status Light
Hard Drive Activity
Light

Your PC’s Desktop
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Your PC’s Desktop
Note All the features described in this section are standard to Windows. For further details on any
of these features, together with details on general Windows functionality, refer to the relevant
Windows documentation or to Windows Help.
You can find out more about your Windows desktop by following the
Windows Tour (click on UsingYourHPBrioPC-WindowsTourin the HP Brio
Center) or by referring to the Windows documentation supplied with your
computer.
Start button
Use this to start programs,
open documents, find help
and change your PC’s
settings
Taskbar button
This shows you which
applications are running.
Click on these buttons to
open a program window
My Computer
Use this to see which files
and folders are accessible
on your PC or network
Desktop
Use this to place shortcuts to programs you use
regularly or even files or folders. This is where
program windows are displayed.
Recycle bin
The recycle bin stores files
temporarily before they are
deleted

HP Brio Center-Your Desktop Assistant
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HP Brio Center-Your Desktop Assistant
The HP Brio Center helps you get the most out of your PC, acting as a first
point of reference for any questions you might have.
You can access the HP Brio Center by:
•double-clicking on the HP Brio Center shortcut on your PC’s
Desktop, or
•selecting HP Brio Center in the Start menu.
Using Your HP Brio PC
Learn how to use your PC
Fix a Problem
Learn how to fix problems
with your HP Brio PC
HP Brio Internet Center
Acess a suite of Internet-
based services for small
businesses