HP Vectra VL6 7 Manuel utilisateur

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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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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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC

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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