HP Kayak XA User manual

HP Kayak XA
PC Workstation
User’s Guide
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User’s Guide
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Who This Manual Is For
This manual is for anyone who wants to:
•Set up the PC Workstation for the first time.
•Configure the PC Workstation.
•Add accessories to the PC Workstation.
•Troubleshoot problems on the PC Workstation.
•Find out where to get more information and support.
Important Safety Information
WARNING If you have any doubt that you can lift the PC Workstation or display
safely, do not try to move it without help.
For your safety, always connect the equipment to a grounded wall
outlet. Always use a power cord with a properly grounded plug, such as
the one provided with this equipment, or one in compliance with your
national regulations. This PC Workstation is disconnected from the
power by removing the power cord from the power outlet. This means
the PC Workstation must be located close to a power outlet that is easily
accessible.
For your safety, never remove the PC Workstation’s cover without first
removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to
a telecommunications network. Always replace the cover on the
PC Workstation before switching it on again.
To avoid electric shock, do not open the power supply. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside.
To avoid electric shock and harm from to your eyes by laser light, do not
open the laser module. The laser module should be serviced by service
personnel only. Do not attempt to make any adjustment to the laser
unit. refer to the label on the CD-ROM for power requirements and
wavelength. This product is a class 1 laser product.
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Important Ergonomic Information
It is strongly recommended that you read the ergonomic information
before using your PC Workstation. If you are using Windows NT 4.0,
open the Start menu in the task bar and select Programs-HP Info. Then
double-click the help topic “Working in Comfort”.
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Contents
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation. . . . . 17
3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services. . . . . . . . 39
Regulatory Information and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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1
Setting Up and Using Your
PC Workstation
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation
Unpacking Your PC Workstation
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Unpacking Your PC Workstation
WARNING If you are in any doubt that you can lift the PC Workstation and the
display safely, do not try to move them without help.
1When you receive your PC Workstation, unpack all of the
components.
NOTE Device drivers and HP utilities are preloaded on your system and
provided on a Drivers, Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM. This
CD-ROM also includes tips for re-installing the operating system.
2Place the PC Workstation on a desk with easily accessible power
outlets and enough space for the keyboard, mouse, and any other
accessories.
3Position the PC Workstation so that its rear connectors are easily
accessible.
Installation Tools No tools are required to install your PC Workstation. However, if you
plan to install a disk drive or an accessory board inside your
PC Workstation, you will need a flat-blade screwdriver. For more
information on installing accessories, refer to "How to Install
Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation", on page 17.
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer
Connect the mouse, keyboard, and display to the back of the
PC workstation. The connectors are shaped to go in one way only.
Tighten the display cable attachment screws.
NOTE The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors can be used for USB
accessories. Most USB accessories are automatically configured as soon
as they are physically attached to the PC Workstation. USB accessories
are not supported by all operating systems.
Mouse
Connector
Keyboard
Connector
2 USB Connectors
(see note below)
Serial B
Port
Serial A
Port
Parallel
Connector
Monitor
Connector
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation
Connecting to a Network
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Connecting to a Network
Your PC Workstation may be equipped with a 10BT/100TX LAN
interface adapter.
The LAN adapter supports both 10 Mbit/s and 100 Mbit/s operations
and automatically detects which network type is being used.
1Connect the RJ-45 plug on your network cable to the LAN connector
on the LAN Adapter. Push the plug into the connector until the plug
clicks into place.
2Attach the other end of the LAN cable to a hub (or into a wall socket
that is connected to a hub).
Let your Network Administrator know that you are connecting your
PC Workstation to the network.
For further instructions on configuring your network connection,
refer to the Upgrade and Configuration Guide available on HP’s
Web site.
Refer also to the online Network Administrator’s Guide (available
on HP’s Web site) for further instructions on setting up your PC
Workstation for a LAN connection.
The board shown here is a
combined LAN/SCSI board.
Some models do not have
the SCSI option.
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation
Connecting Audio Accessories
Connecting Audio Accessories
Your PC Workstation has a Headphone Out jack and a Microphone In
jack on the Audio Front Panel. A LINE IN jack, LINE OUT jack, MIC IN
jack, and MIDI/Joystick connector are located on the backplate of the
audio board.
WARNING To avoid discomfort from unexpected noise, always turn down the
volume before connecting headphones or speakers.
Listening to loud sounds for prolonged periods may permanently
damage your hearing.
Before putting on headphones, place them around your neck and turn
down the volume. When you put on the headphones, slowly increase
the volume until you find a comfortable listening level, then leave the
volume control in that position.
Audio Front Panel
NOTE
The internal speaker and LINE OUT
jack on the audio board backplate
are deactivated when you use the
Headphones jack on the Audio
Front Panel.
The internal speaker is deactivated
when you use the LINE OUT jack.
External speakers you connect
should have a built-in power
supply.
The audio accessories shown
here (microphone, speakers, and
audio system) are not supplied
with your PC Workstation.
Volume can be controlled through
the HP enhanced keyboard or the
software volume control.
Audio board backplate
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation
Connecting an External SCSI Accessory (Selected Models Only)
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Connecting an External SCSI Accessory
(Selected Models Only)
An external SCSI device is connected as follows:
1You should assign an unused SCSI ID to the accessory. SCSI IDs
range from 0 to 15 for wide 16-bit SCSI. The SCSI ID 0 is reserved for
the first SCSI hard disk drive and SCSI ID 7 is reserved for SCSI
controller (the default for narrow and wide SCSI devices).
NOTE You don’t need to set a SCSI ID for Plug and Play SCSI devices (SCSI
devices which support the SCAM protocol).
Windows 98 does not support SCAM.
2Make sure the SCSI accessory is terminated correctly—either
internally or by a terminating resistor (refer to the manual provided
with the SCSI accessory).
3Connect the SCSI accessory to your PC Workstation’s external 16-bit
SCSI connector with a shielded SCSI cable.
4Refer to the manual provided with the SCSI accessory to learn how
to install any software that may be necessary to use it.
NOTE The total length of the external SCSI cables should not exceed 3 meters
(approximately 10 feet).
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation
Connecting the Power Cords
Connecting the Power Cords
1Remove any warning labels that may be covering the computer’s
power connector on the rear of the computer.
2Connect the power cords to the display and the computer. (The
connectors are shaped to go in one way only.)
NOTE On some PC Workstation models, the voltage is selected automatically.
If your PC Workstation has a voltage selection switch, make sure it is set
correctly.
3Connect the display’s power cord and the computer’s power cord to
grounded outlets.
Monitor Power Connector
PC Workstation
Power Connector
Grounded Outlet
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation
Connecting the Power Cords
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WARNING For your safety, always connect the equipment to a grounded wall
outlet. Always use a power cord with a properly grounded plug, such
as the one provided with this equipment, or one in compliance with
your national regulations. This PC Workstation is disconnected from
the power by removing the power cord from the power outlet. This
means the PC Workstation must be located close to a power outlet that
is easily accessible.
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation
The MaxiLife Control Panel
The MaxiLife Control Panel
The MaxiLife panel is located on the front of your PC Workstation.
HP MaxiLife and its
Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD)
HP MaxiLife and it’s LCD helps you diagnose problems with your PC
Workstation and provides system information you may need to obtain
support. Press one of the LCD control buttons to display the menu. Use
to scroll through the menu items and to select the item
required. For more information on using the LCD, refer to “Using HP
MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems” on page 28.
PC Lock Button With HP Lock installed, you can use this button to prevent
unauthorized access of your PC Workstation during your absence. Your
applications will remain active. To unlock the PC Workstation, enter
the Windows login password (refer to Windows Help in the Start
menu to set or change this password).
Network Activity Light This light glows/flickers when your PC Workstation is accessing
the network.
Hard Disk Activity Light This light glows/flickers when your hard disk drive is being accessed.
Power On/Off Button
and LED
PC Lock Button
and LED
Network Activity Light
Hard Disk Activity Light
Reset Button
LCD Control Buttons
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation
Starting and Stopping Your PC Workstation
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Starting and Stopping Your PC Workstation
Starting Your PC Workstation for the First Time
If your PC Workstation has preinstalled software, it is initialized the
first time you start the PC Workstation. The software initialization
process takes a few minutes. This process sets up the software in your
language and sets up your software to use the hardware installed in
your computer (you can change the settings after the software has
been initialized).
Starting Your PC Workstation
1Before you start your PC Workstation, first switch on the display.
2Start your PC Workstation in one of these ways:
•Press the power button on the front panel.
•Press the keyboard space bar.
The keyboard power-on feature will work only if Space-bar is
enabled in thePower menu of the Setup program (refer to page 39)
and the appropriate system board switch is DOWN (the default
setting).
When you switch on the computer, it carries out the Power-On-Self-
Test (POST) while the PC Workstation’s logo is displayed. If you
wish to view the details of this test, press . If there is an error in
the POST, the error will automatically be displayed.
3If you have set a password in the PC Workstation’s Setup program,
the password prompt displays after the POST has completed. If the
Password prompt is displayed, type your password and press
to be able to use the PC Workstation.
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation
Starting and Stopping Your PC Workstation
Initializing Your Software
NOTE Do NOT switch OFF the PC Workstation while the software is being
initialized—this could cause unexpected results.
To initialize your software:
1Turn on the display first, and then the PC Workstation.
When the PC Workstation is switched on, the HP PC Workstation’s
logo is displayed. The PC Workstation performs a Power-On-Self-
Test (POST).
2The software initialization process starts. It displays the software
license agreement, gives you an opportunity to read Working in
Comfort (ergonomic advice for computer users), and then asks
questions about the PC Workstation.
3While the initialization process is running, you can complete the
Warranty Registration card that came with this manual.
4When the initialization process has finished, click OK and the
PC Workstation will restart.
Creating an Emergency Repair Disk
During the initialization of your software, it is very important that you
create an Emergency Repair Disk for the operating system, when
prompted. HP recommends that you use new diskettes for this
purpose.
For more information on how to create these diskettes, refer to the
documentation that came with your application software or operating
system.
Stopping Your PC Workstation
To stop the PC Workstation, make sure that you have exited all
programs and the operating system (if necessary), and then press the
power button on the control panel.
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation
Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard
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Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard
The HP enhanced keyboard includes soft keys you can use to:
•Display and configure the actions assigned to keys.
•Perform one-touch shortcuts to start applications, open files, or
open sites on the WWW.
•Launch the Internet browser supplied with your system.
•Lock or suspend your PC Workstation.
•Access HP TopTools and customer information.
•Mute or adjust the volume of the audio system.
Menu Key Pressing the Menu soft key displays the soft key section of the HP
enhanced keyboard on your screen. Click any of the keys on the screen
to display the action assigned to an individual key or to change or
assign an action to a key. Shortcut keys are provided specifically for
user-defined actions.
Menu key
Lock/Suspend key
Internet key
HP TopTools
Shortcut key HP Customer
Information
Volume
control
keys
Shortcut keys
Mute key
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