HP Vectra VL6 7 User manual

HP Vectra VL
series 7
User’s Guide
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User’s Guide
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Important Safety Information
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Who this Manual is For
This manual is for anyone who wants to:
•Set up the PC for the first time
•Troubleshoot problems on the PC
•Find out where to get more information and support.
Important Ergonomic Information
It is strongly recommended that you read the ergonomic information
before using your PC. For Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95 users, click
the Start button then look in Programs – HP Info, or alternatively,
click the Start button then select Help and double-click on the help
topic “Working in Comfort”.
Important Safety Information
WARNING If you have any doubt that you can lift the PC 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 is disconnected from the power by
removing the power cord from the power outlet. This means the PC
must be located close to a power outlet that is easily accessible.
For your safety, never remove the PC’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
before switching it on again.
To avoid electric shock, do not open the power supply.
This HP PC is a class 1 laser product. Do not attempt to make any
adjustment of the laser units.
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Contents
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Unpacking Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard and Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to a Network (Some Models Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting Audio Accessories (Some Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Your PC’s Hardware Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Starting and Stopping Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Additional Information and Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC
Accessories You Can Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Removing and Replacing the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Moving and Replacing the Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Installing Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing Mass Storage Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installing Accessory Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3 Troubleshooting Your PC
HP Vectra Hardware Diagnostics Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
If Your PC Does Not Start Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
HP Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services. . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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1
Setting Up and Using Your PC
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Unpacking Your PC
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Unpacking Your PC
WARNING If you have any doubt that you can lift the PC or display safely, do not
try to move it without help.
1Unpack all the components.
2Place the PC on a sturdy desk near to easily accessible power outlets,
with enough space for the keyboard, mouse, and any other
accessories. You can either place the PC horizontally (flat on the
desk) or vertically (on its side), with the flexible disk drive at the top.
3Position the PC so that its rear connectors are easily accessible.
4Refer to the display’s manual for information about the display.
Operating System Your PC’s operating system is preloaded on your PC’s hard disk drive
and is set up when you start your PC for the first time.
Installation Tools No tools are required to set up your PC. However, if you plan to install a
disk drive, you may need a screwdriver. For further information about
installing accessories, refer to chapter 2, “How to Install Accessories In
Your PC”.
Computer
Typical Display
Mouse
Keyboard
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard and Printer
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard and Printer
Connect the mouse and keyboard to the back of the computer. The
connectors are shaped to go in one way only.
Connect the printer cable to the back of the computer and tighten the
attachment screws. Use the connector labeled:
•Parallel (25-pin parallel connector) for a parallel device, such as a
printer
•Serial (9-pin serial connector) for a serial device.
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.
USB is not supported by all operating systems, although it is supported
by the latest version of Windows 95 (preloaded on some models).
Keyboard
Mouse
Parallel Connector
(USB—see note)
Serial Connector
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Connecting the Display
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Connecting the Display
Connect the display to the back of the computer. The connectors are
shaped to go in one way only. Tighten the display cable attachment
screws.
Models with Integrated Video Controller
If your PC has an integrated video controller, use the following display
connector.
Models with Millennium Video Board
If your PC has a Millennium video board, use the following display
connector.
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