HP Compaq dx2100 MT Series User manual

Quick Setup & Getting Started
Business PCs
dx2100 Series Microtower
Document Part Number: 403285-001
September 2005
This guide provides basic information about setting up and
maintaining your computer.

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Quick Setup & Getting Started
Business PCs
dx2100 Series Microtower
First Edition (September 2005)
Document Part Number: 403285-001

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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: Identify Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Step 5: Connect the Power Cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Step 6: Turn On the Computer and Install the Windows
Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Step 7: Turn Off the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
2 Getting Started
Accessibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Microsoft Security Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Downloading Updates from the Microsoft Windows
Update Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
File System Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Customizing the Monitor Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Protecting the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Transferring Files and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Restoring the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Finding More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD . . . . . . . . 2–5
Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Before You Call for Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

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Quick Setup
Step 1: Unpack the Computer
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety &
Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health
and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and
mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at
http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the Documentation
and Diagnostics CD that is included with the product.

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Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting
Ensure that the voltage select switch for the power supply is set to
the correct voltage for your region (115 volts or 230 volts).
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 the
computer.

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Step 3: Connect External Devices
Connect the monitor, mouse, keyboard, and network cables.
✎Arrangement and number of connectors may vary by model.
ÄCAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the
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 7Parallel port connector
2Voltage select switch 8Monitor connector
3PS/2 Mouse connector
(green)
9Microphone connector
(pink)
4PS/2 Keyboard connector
(purple)
-Audio Line-out connector
(green)
5Universal Serial Bus (USB)
connectors
qAudio Line-in connector
(blue)
6Serial connector wRJ-45 Network connector

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Step 4: Identify Front Panel
Components
1Optical disc drive 6Diskette drive eject button
2Optical disc drive activity light 7Dual-state power button
3Diskette drive (optional)* 8Power-on light
4Diskette drive activity light 9Hard drive activity light
5Optical disc drive eject button -USB connectors
*The 5.25" expansion bay can accommodate an optical drive or
a 3.5" diskette drive with a 5.25" adapter kit.

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Step 5: Connect the Power Cords
Connect the power cords and monitor cord as shown. Turn on the
monitor, then turn on the 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 computer by unplugging the power
cord from either the electrical outlet or the computer.
ÄCAUTION: Be sure there is a 4-inch (10.2 cm) clearance on all vented
sides of the computer and monitor to permit the required airflow.

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Step 6: Turn On the Computer and
Install the Windows Operating System
✎If the computer was not shipped with a Microsoft Windows XP
Professional/Home operating system, some portions of this
documentation do not apply. Refer to the operating system
documentation and online Help for operating instructions.
ÄCAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the
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 computer.
The first time you turn on the 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 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. Turning off the
computer during the installation process may damage the software that
runs the computer or prevent its proper installation. In the event that you
lose power during the installation process, run the Restore Plus! CD to
install the operating system. Refer to the “Restoring the Software” section
for more information on the Restore Plus! CD.
When the Welcome to Windows screen is displayed, the
Windows installation process is complete.

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Step 7: Turn Off the Computer
To properly turn off the computer, first shut down the operating
system software. In Microsoft Windows XP Professional, click
Start > Shut Down. In Microsoft Windows XP Home, click
Start > Turn Off Computer. The computer automatically shuts
down.
Depending on the operating system, pressing the power button
causes the computer to enter a low-power or “standby” state
instead of automatically turning the power off. This allows you to
conserve energy without closing software applications; later, you
can start using the computer immediately without having to
restart the operating system and without losing any data.
To force the computer off manually and bypass the “standby”
state, press and hold the power button for four seconds.
ÄCAUTION: Manually forcing the computer off will cause the loss of any
unsaved data.
On some models, you can use the Computer Setup utility to
reconfigure the power button to work in on/off mode instead of
standby mode. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide
on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information
about using Computer Setup.