Compaq D310v - Evo - 256 MB RAM User manual

Quick Setup & Getting Started

Guide

Compaq Evo Desktop D310v Series

Document Part Number: 293386-001

August 2002

This guide provides basic information about setting up and

maintaining your computer.

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directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.

Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide

Compaq Evo Desktop D310v Series

First Edition (August 2002)

Document Part Number: 293386-001

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Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide 1

Contents

1 Quick Setup

Step 1: Unpack the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Step 3: Connect External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Step 4: Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Step 5: Connect the Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Step 6: Turn On the Personal Computer and Install the Operating System . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Step 7: Turn Off the Personal Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

2 Getting Started

Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

File System Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Customizing the Monitor Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Protecting Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Compaq Restore Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Basic Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Helpful Hints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Solving General Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Solving Hardware Installation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13

Diagnostic Keyboard LEDs, Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14

Index

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2 Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide

Contents

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Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide 1–1

Quick Setup

Step 1: Unpack the Computer

ÅWARNING: Misuse of your personal computer or failure to establish a

safe and comfortable workstation may result in discomfort or serious

injury. Refer to the Safety & Comfort Guide on the Documentation Library

CD for more information on choosing a workspace and creating a safe

and comfortable work environment.This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more information, refer to Safety &

Regulatory Information on the Documentation Library CD.

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1–2 Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide

Quick Setup

Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting

ÄCAUTION: You should not need to change the voltage setting; however,

you should verify that the voltage selection is compatible with your local

power specifications. Failure to do so could result in damage to your

computer.

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Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide 1–3

Quick Setup

Step 3: Connect External Devices

Connect the monitor, mouse, keyboard, and network cables.

Rear Panel Connectors (Arrangement of connectors may vary by

model.)

ÄCAUTION: Do not add optional hardware devices to your personal

computer until the operating system is successfully installed. Doing so may

cause errors and may prevent the operating system from installing

properly.

1Power Cord Connector

2Voltage Select Switch

3Mouse Connector

4Keyboard Connector

5Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Connectors

6Serial Connector

7Parallel Port Connector

8Monitor Connector

9Headphone/Line-out

Connector

-Audio/Line-in Connector

qMicrophone connector

wGameport connector

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1–4 Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide

Quick Setup

Step 4: Front Panel Components

Front Panel Components

1CD-ROM drive 75 1/4 inch expansion bay

2CD-ROM drive activity light 8Dual-state power button

3Diskette drive 9Power-on light

4Diskette drive activity light -System activity light

5Diskette drive eject button qUSB Connectors

6CD-ROM drive eject button

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Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide 1–5

Quick Setup

Step 5: Connect the Power Cords

Connect the power cords as shown. Turn on the monitor, then turn on

the personal computer.

ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

■Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is

an important safety feature.

■Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is

easily accessible at all times.

■Disconnect power from the personal computer by unplugging the

power cord from either the electrical outlet or the personal computer.

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1–6 Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide

Quick Setup

Step 6: Turn On the Personal Computer and

Install the Operating System

ÄCAUTION: Do not add optional hardware devices or third-party devices

to your computer until the operating system is successfully installed. Doing

so may cause errors and may prevent the operating system from installing

properly.

Press the power button to turn on the personal computer.

The first time you turn on the personal computer, the operating

system is installed automatically. This process takes about 5 to 10

minutes, depending on which operating system is being installed.

Carefully read and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to

complete the installation.

ÄCAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN

OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE, unless you are

directed to do so as part of the process. Turning off the personal computer

at any other time during the installation process might damage the

software that runs the personal computer.

When the Welcome to Windows screen is displayed, the Windows

installation process is complete.

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