HP Kayak XU04 User manual

HP Kayak XU & XW PC Workstations
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
meansthePCWorkstation must belocatedcloseto a poweroutletthat
is easily accessible.
Foryour safety,neverremovethe PCWorkstation’scover withoutfirst
removingthepowercordfromthepoweroutlet,andanyconnectionto
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.
This HP PC Workstation is a class 1 laser product. Do not attempt to
make any adjustment to the laser units.
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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 HP PC Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP PC Workstation . . . . . 19
3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC Workstation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services. . . . . . . . 41
Regulatory Information and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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1
Setting Up and Using Your
HP PC Workstation
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1 Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation
Unpacking Your Kayak PC Workstation
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Unpacking Your Kayak 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, HP utilities, and an online Using Sound guide are
preloaded on your system and provided on an HP CD-ROM. This CD-
ROM also includes tips for re-installing the operating system.
2Place the PC Workstation on a sturdy 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 In Your HP PC Workstation", on page 19.
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1 Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer
Connect the mouse, keyboard, display and printer 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 USBaccessories are automaticallyconfigured assoon
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
Port A Serial
Port B
Parallel
Connector
Monitor
Connector
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Connecting to a Network
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Connecting to a Network
Your PC Workstation has a 10/100BT 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.
1Connectthe RJ-45 plugon yournetworkcable totheLAN 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 (provided
on an HP CD-ROM) for further instructions on setting up your PC
Workstation for a LAN connection.
Theboardshownhereis
a combined SCSI/LAN
board.
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1 Setting Up and Using Your HP 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 rear panel.
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.
Dual MIDI/Joystick
connector
LINE IN jack
LINE OUT jack
Audio Front Panel
MIC IN jack
NOTE
TheinternalspeakerandLINEOUT
jack on the rear panel of your
PC Workstation are deactivated
whenyouusetheHeadphonesjack
on the Audio Front Panel.
Theinternalspeakerisdeactivated
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.
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1 Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation
Connecting an External SCSI Accessory
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Connecting an External SCSI Accessory
An external SCSI device can be connected as follows:
1You should assign an unused SCSI ID to the device. SCSI IDs range
from 0 to 15 for wide 16-bit SCSI devices. Generally, the SCSI ID 0 is
reserved for the first SCSI hard disk drive and SCSI ID 7 is reserved
for the SCSI controller (the default for narrow and wide SCSI
devices).
NOTE Dependingonyour operatingsystem,youmayneedto setaSCSI ID for
Plug and Play SCSI devices (SCSI devices that support the SCAM
protocol).
2Makesurethe SCSIdeviceisterminated correctly—eitherinternally
or by a terminating resistor (refer to the manual provided with the
SCSI device).
3Connect the SCSI device to your PC Workstation’s external 16-bit
SCSI connector with a shielded SCSI cable.
4Refer to the manual provided with the SCSI device 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).
Step 2: Make sure
the SCSI device is
terminated
Step3:ConnectSCSI
device to your PC
Workstation
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1 Setting Up and Using Your HP 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.)
3Connect the display’s power cord and the computer’s power cord to
grounded outlets.
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
meansthePCWorkstationmustbelocatedclosetoapoweroutletthat
is easily accessible.
Display Power Connector
PC Workstation
Power Connector
Grounded Outlet
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1 Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation
The MaxiLife Control Panel
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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 its LCD screen 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 the 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 Window’s login password (refer to Window’s Help in the Start menu
for more information on setting or changing 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
Reset Button
PC Lock Button
and LED
Network Activity Light
Hard Disk Activity Light LCD Control Buttons
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1 Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation
Starting and Stopping Your PC Workstation
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
enabledinthePower menuoftheSetupprogram(refertopage39)
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 is displayed 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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Starting and Stopping Your PC Workstation
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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.
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1 Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation
Starting and Stopping Your PC Workstation
Stopping Your PC Workstation
To stop the PC Workstation, (whilst running an operating system) first
make sure that you have exited all applications and then use your
operating system’s shutdown command, in the Start menu. When
prompted, press the power button on your PC Workstation’s control
panel.
CAUTION Do not use the power button until prompted to do so as you may lose
any unsaved data from open applications.
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1 Setting Up and Using Your HP 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
todisplay the actionassigned toan individualkeyor tochange orassign
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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