HP Vectra VEC 7 User manual

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HP Vectra VE

Series 7

User’s Guide

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User’s Guide

Part Number: D6538-90001

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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.

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 to the laser units.

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Contents

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Who This Manual is For . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Important Ergonomic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC

Unpacking Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard and Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Connecting the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connecting to a Network (Some Models Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connecting Audio Accessories (Some Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting the Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Your PC’s Hardware Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Starting and Stopping Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Starting Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Starting the PC for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Changing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Stopping Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Desktop Management with HP TopTools for Desktops . . . . . . . . . . 13

Additional Information and Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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On Your PC’s Hard Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

In the MIS Kit on the Web for Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2 How to Install Accessories in Your PC

Installing Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Downloading the Upgrade and Maintenance Guide from

HP’s Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Accessories You Can Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Removing and Replacing the Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Removing the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Replacing the Cover After Installing Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installing Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Installing Main Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Installing Other Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Summary of Installing Mass Storage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Summary of Installing Accessory Boards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Installing a Security Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3 Troubleshooting Your PC

HP DiagTools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

If Your PC Does Not Start Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Display Does Not Work Properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

If Your Keyboard Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

If Your Mouse Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

If Your PC Has a Software Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

If Your PC Has a Configuration Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Hewlett-Packard Support and Information Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Acoustic Noise Emission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Setting Up and Using Your PC

This chapter provides information about how to set up and use 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 easily accessible power outlets,

with enough space for the keyboard, mouse, and any other

accessories.

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 remove

the cover and install accessories, you will probably need a screwdriver.

For further information about installing accessories, refer to "How to

Install Accessories in Your PC", on page 17.

Typical

Display

Mouse

Keyboard

Manuals

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