HP Vectra VL6 8 User manual

HP Vectra VL
series 8
User’s Guide

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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 click Programs ➪HP Info ➪Working
Comfortably.
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.

Contents
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Unpacking Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting to a Network (Some Models Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting Multimedia Accessories
(Some Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting the Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Your PC’s Hardware Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using Your HP Enhanced Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Starting and Stopping Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starting the PC for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Initializing Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
After Your PC Has Restarted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Changing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Starting Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Stopping Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Additional Information and Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
On Your PC’s Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
On the HP Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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The Downloadable Documentation Kit (MIS Kit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The Upgrade and Maintenance Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Downloading The Upgrade and Maintenance Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC
Accessories You Can Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Removing and Replacing the Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Removing the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Replacing the Cover after Installing Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Moving and Replacing the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Moving the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacing the Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installing Main Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installing Mass Storage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connecting Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installing Accessory Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
PCI Slot Numbers Used in the PC’s Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installing the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configuring Accessory Boards with Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configuring non-Plug and Play ISA Accessory Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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3 Troubleshooting Your PC
HP DiagTools Hardware Diagnostics Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
If Your PC Does Not Start Properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Display Does Not Work Properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
If Nothing is Displayed on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Other Display Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
If Your Keyboard Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
If Your Mouse Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
HP Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Hewlett-Packard Support and Information Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
HP General Hardware Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
HP Software Product License Agreement and
Software Product Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Power Consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Acoustic Noise Emission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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1
Setting Up and Using Your PC

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 floppy 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, Display and Printer
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer
Connect the mouse, keyboard and display 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 printer
•Serial (9-pin serial connector) for a serial printer.
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
(To connect an HP enhanced
keyboard, refer to page 5.)
Mouse
Parallel Connector(USB—see note)
Serial Connector
Display

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Connecting to a Network (Some Models Only)
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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 Multimedia Accessories (Some Models Only)
Connecting Multimedia Accessories
(Some Models Only)
If your PC has multimedia capabilities, it will have an HP enhanced
keyboard and a multimedia rear panel.
1Connect the HP enhanced keyboard to the PC.
NOTE When you connect the black keyboard jack to the rear of the PC, the
PC’s internal speaker is deactivated. You can then connect headphones
or speakers to the rear of the keyboard to have sound (go to the next
step).
Red microphone
socket
Black speaker
socket
Red jack
Black jack
Standard keyboard
connector

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Connecting Multimedia Accessories (Some Models Only)
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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.
2Connect the microphone and headphones/speakers to the keyboard.
The speakers and microphone shown here are not supplied with
your PC.
Keyboard
headphones/speaker
socket
Keyboard
microphone socket

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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Connecting Multimedia Accessories (Some Models Only)
3Connect any remaining audio accessories, such as a joystick or hi-fi
equipment, to the multimedia rear panel.
The audio accessories shown here (joystick, musical instrument,
and hifi equipment) are not supplied with your PC.

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Connecting the Power Cords
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Connecting the Power Cords
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 cord 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

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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Connecting the Power Cords
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

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 your PC’s power on and off.
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.
Power on Status Light
(Flashes in Sleep Mode)
Hard Disk Activity Light
Power On/Off Button
Keyboard Lock Status Light

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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard
Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard
The HP enhanced keyboard has QuickLaunch keys you can use to:
•Mute or adjust the volume of the audio system
•Perform one-touch shortcuts to start applications, open files, or
access Web sites
•Launch the Internet browser supplied with your system
•Display and configure the actions assigned to keys
•Lock or suspend your PC
•Access HP TopTools and customer information.
NOTE The HP enhanced keyboard requires the correct driver. This driver is
provided with all Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95 preloaded systems.
The driver is only available for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95.
Menu Key Press the “?“ Menu key to display the QuickLaunch keys of the HP
enhanced keyboard on your screen. Click any of the keys on the screen
to display the action assigned to that key, or to change the action
assigned to the key.
Menu key
HP TopTools
Shortcut key HP Customer
Information
Volume
control
keys
Shortcut keys
Mute key
Lock/Suspend key
Internet key

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Using Your HP Enhanced Mouse
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Using Your HP Enhanced Mouse
The HP enhanced mouse has two buttons and a combination
button/wheel for powerful, dynamic control of clicking, scrolling and
zooming in Windows 95 and Windows NT applications.
NOTE The scroll function works only in Windows NT and Windows 95
applications that support scrolling. The zoom function works only in
Microsoft Office 97 compatible applications that support zoom.
To use the scroll or zoom function, you must ensure that the mouse is
configured to use these functions.
Scrolling In a Windows application, push the mouse wheel forwards to scroll
down and backwards to scroll up.
Zooming In a Microsoft Office 97 compatible application, hold the Ctrl key down
and then push the mouse wheel forwards to zoom in (enlarge), and
backwards to zoom out (reduce).
Configuring the Mouse Using the mouse setup, you can reassign each mouse button and the
combination button/wheel to a different function. Also, you can change
the scroll function so that it works in a different way.
To change the mouse setup or to see the available scroll options, click
the Start button, select Settings ➪Control Panel, double-click
Mouse, and then finally click the Buttons tab.
Context Menu/Alternate
Select Button
Third Button and
Scroll/Zoom Wheel
Click/Select Button