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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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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Connecting to a Network (Some Models Only)
Connecting to a Network (Some Models Only)
Let your Network Administrator know you are connecting your PC to
the network.
Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 UTP (Unshielded Twisted
Pair) LAN connector.
Once you have connected the network cable to your PC, you must
enable your network connection in the PC’s Setup program. (To enter
the PC’s Setup program, press during start-up.)
10/100BT
Connector
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Connecting Audio Accessories (Some Models Only)
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Connecting Audio Accessories (Some Models Only)
If your PC has multimedia capabilities, it will have a multimedia front
panel and multimedia rear panel. The front panel has a
headphone/speaker jack, a microphone jack, and a volume control.
WARNING To avoid discomfort from unexpected noise, always turn the volume
down 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 the volume down. When you put on the
headphones, slowly increase the volume until you find a comfortable
listening level, and leave the volume control in that position.
NOTE
The internal speaker and the Line Out jack on the
rear of your PC are deactivated when you use
the front panel Headphone jack.
The audio accessories shown here (audio headset
and speakers) are not supplied with your PC.
Volume Control Speakers must
have built-in
amplifiers.
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Connecting Audio Accessories (Some Models Only)
The multimedia rear panel has an audio Line In jack, an audio Line Out
jack, and a MIDI interface connector (“JOYSTICK”). An additional
headphone jack and an additional microphone jack is also on the rear
panel.
NOTE
The internal speaker and the Line Out jack on the rear of your PC
are deactivated when you use the front panel Headphone jack.
The internal speaker is deactivated when you use the Line Out jack.
The audio accessories shown here (audio headset,
speakers, joystick, musical instrument, and hifi
equipment) are not supplied with your PC.
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Connecting the Power Cables
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Connecting the Power Cables
WARNING For your safety, always connect the equipment to a grounded wall
outlet. Always use a power cable with a properly grounded plug such
as the one provided with this equipment or in compliance with your
national regulations. This PC is disconnected from the power by
removing the power cable from the power outlet. This means the PC
must be located close to a power outlet that is easily accessible.
1Some models have a voltage selection switch, as shown in the
diagram below.
If your PC does not have a voltage selection switch, go directly to
step 2.
If your PC does have a voltage selection switch:
aRemove the warning label covering the computer’s power
connector.
bEnsure that the voltage setting is correct for your country.
(The voltage is set during manufacture and should be already
correct.)
Voltage
Selection
Switch
Some Models Have a
Voltage Selection Switch
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Connecting the Power Cables
WARNING If your PC has a voltage selection switch, ensure that the voltage
setting is correct for your country before connecting the power supply
cord. (To know if your PC has a voltage selection switch, refer to the
previous page.)
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
a grounded outlet.
Display
Power Cord
Computer
Power Cord
Grounded Outlet
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Your PC’s Hardware Control Panel
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Your PC’s Hardware Control Panel
Your PC’s hardware control panel is on the front of your PC.
Power On/Off Button Press this button to turn the power on or off to your PC.
Hard Disk Activity Light This light glows/flickers when your hard disk drive is being accessed.
The hard disk activity light will also work if you install a second IDE hard
disk drive (supplied by HP). However, if you replace this drive with a
SCSI hard disk drive, the hard disk activity light is not used.
Models with
Multimedia Front Panel
If your PC has multimedia capabilities, it will also have a
headphone/speaker jack, a microphone jack, and a volume control. For
more information about the multimedia front panel, refer to page 10.
Power on Status Light Hard Disk Activity Light
Power On/Off Button
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Starting and Stopping Your PC
Starting and Stopping Your PC
NOTE If you are starting your PC for the first time, refer to "Starting the PC
for the First Time", on page 16.
Starting Your PC
1Before you start your PC, first switch on the display.
2Start your PC 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 it is enabled in
the Setup program (press during start-up to enter the Setup
program.) and the system board switch 8 is CLOSED. (For more
information about the system switches, refer to the Upgrade and
Maintenance Guide. This guide is part of the MIS Kit described
on page 40).
When you switch on the computer, it carries out the Power-On-Self-
Test (POST) while the Vectra logo is displayed. If you wish to view
the POST details, press to get the HP Summary Screen. If there
is an error in the POST, the error will automatically be displayed.
For more details, refer to the Upgrade and Maintenance Guide
for your PC (which is part of the MIS Kit described on page 40).
3If you have set a password in the PC’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.
You have three attempts at entering the correct password . If all
three attempts are incorrect, you will have to restart the PC before
being able to try again.
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Starting and Stopping Your PC
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Starting the PC for the First Time
If your PC has preinstalled software, it is initialized the first time you
start the PC. 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).
Initializing Your Software
NOTE Do NOT switch OFF the PC while the software is being initialized—this
could cause unexpected results.
To initialize your software:
1Turn on the display first, and then the PC.
When the PC is switched on, the Vectra Logo is displayed. The PC
performs a Power-On-Self-Test (POST). Press if you want to
view the POST details in the HP Summary Screen.
If an error is detected during the Power-On-Self-Test, the PC will
automatically display the error. You may be prompted to press
to start the Setup program to correct the error.
2The software initialization routine starts. It displays the software
license agreement, and gives you an opportunity to read Working in
Comfort (ergonomic advice for computer users). The initialization
routine then asks questions about the PC.
For example, the name of the person who will use the PC and your
company name. (If necessary, the name of the user can be modified
later.)
3While the initialization program is running, you can complete the
reply card that came with this manual.
4When the initialization routine has finished, click on OK and the PC
will restart.
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Starting and Stopping Your PC
After Your PC Has Restarted
❒Set the keyboard to a comfortable position.
❒Adjust the display screen’s brightness and contrast to suit your
needs. If the picture does not fill the screen or is not centered, adjust
it using the controls on the display. Refer to the display’s manual for
details.
Changing the Operating System
If you change the operating system used by your PC, ensure that the
PnP Operating System field in the Setup program is correctly set. If
you are using the preinstalled operating system, this field should
already be correctly set.
If you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows 95,
set the PnP Operating System field in the Main menu of the Setup
program to Yes.
For non-Plug and Play operating systems, such as Windows NT 4.0, set
this field to No. To check if the your operating system is Plug and Play,
refer to the operating system documentation. (To enter the PC’s Setup
program, press during start-up.)
Stopping Your PC
To stop the PC, make sure that you have exited all programs and the
operating system (if necessary), and then press the power button on
the control panel.
Stopping Your PC in
Windows NT 4.0 or
Windows 95
With some operating systems, such as Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0,
the PC will automatically switch off when you shut down the operating
system.
Refer to the operating system manual for details of how to shut down
or exit the operating system.
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Using Power Management
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Using Power Management
Power management enables you to reduce the PC’s overall power
consumption by slowing down the PC’s activity when it is idle.
HP Lock for
Windows NT 4.0
and Windows 95
HP Lock, the HP utility preloaded with Windows NT 4.0, allows you to
configure power management, as well as providing other shut down and
security features. For more information about HP Lock, click the Start
button and look for the HP Lock online help in the Programs menu.
HP Setup Program You can also configure power management in the HP Setup program.
Refer to “Power Menu Items" in the HP Setup program. (To enter the
PC’s Setup program, press during start-up.)
Refer to your operating system documentation for detailed information
about the capabilities of your operating system to implement power
management.
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