HP Net Vectra User manual
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 users, open the Start menu in
the task bar and select Help. Then 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. There are no
user serviceable parts inside.
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Important Safety Information
WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For
your safety, never attempt to recharge, disassemble, or burn the old
battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. The battery in this PC is a lithium
battery which does not contain heavy metals, nevertheless, in order to
protect the environment, do not dispose of batteries in household
waste. Please return used batteries to the shop from which you bought
them, or to the dealer from whom you purchased your PC, or to HP, so
that they can either be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally
sound way. Returned used batteries will be accepted free of charge.
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Important Safety Information
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Contents
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Unpacking Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting the Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Your PC’s Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Starting and Stopping Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Starting Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Starting the PC for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Stopping Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Additional Information and Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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2 Troubleshooting Your PC
If Your PC Does Not Start Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display Does Not Work Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
If Your Keyboard Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
If Your Mouse Does Not Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
HP Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Regulatory Information and Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
HP Hardware Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
HP Software Product License Agreement and Software
and Product Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Your HP Vectra PC Physical Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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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.
1When you receive your PC, unpack all the components.
2Place the PC on a sturdy desk near to easily accessible power outlets,
with enough space for the keyboard, mouse, and display. (You can
place the PC on the floor instead of on the table, if desired.)
3Position the PC so that its rear connectors are easily accessible.
Operating System Your PC’s operating system is preloaded on your PC’s hard disk drive.
Manual
Mouse
Typical Display
Computer
Keyboard
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