HP Vectra VLi 8 Manuel utilisateur

User’s Guide

www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport

Corporate PCs

See Chapter 1 for Quick Setup

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User’s Guide

This manual is for anyone who wants to:

• Set up the PC for the first time

• Troubleshoot problems on the PC

• Replace system components

• Find out where to get more information and support.

It is strongly recommended that you read the ergonomic information

before using your PC. Refer to “Working in Comfort” on page 51 for

more information.

Important Safety Information

WARNING For your safety, never remove the PC's cover without first removing the power

cord and any connection to a telecommunication network. Always replace the

cover before switching the PC on again.

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 only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer. The battery in this PC is a lithium battery that 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, to the dealer from whom you purchased

your PC, or to HP so they can either be recycled or disposed of in a sound way.

Returned used batteries will be accepted free of charge.

If you have a modem:

Do not attempt to connect this product to the phone line during a lightning

storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the telephone line

has been disconnected at the network interface. Never touch uninsulated

telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected

at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone

lines. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an lightning

storm. There may be a risk from lightning.

Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

Never touch or remove the Communications board without first removing the

connection to the telephone network.

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Contents

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 Basic Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3 Replacing Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4 Working in Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Regulatory Information and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Power on Status Light

(Flashes in Sleep Mode)

Hard Disk Activity Light

Power On/Off Button

Keyboard Lock Status Light

Floppy Drive

Hard Disk

Activity Light

Power On/Off Button

Keyboard Lock

Status Light

Power on Status Light

(Flashes in Sleep Mode)

Floppy Drive

Setting Up and Using Your PC

This chapter provides information about 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 monitor safely, do not try to

move it without help.

Place 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 place the minitower either on the desk or on the floor.

Desktop PC Typical Monitor

Mouse

Keyboard

Minitower PC Typical Monitor

Mouse

Keyboard

How to lift and

carry the

Minitower PC

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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC

Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor and Printer

Connect the mouse, keyboard, monitor and printer to the back of the

computer. The connectors are shaped to go in one way only.

For more information on connecting the printer to your PC, refer to the

manual the came with the printer.

Desktop PC

The connectors are color-coded for easy matching. Match the colors.

Keyboard

(To connect an HP multimedia

Mouse

25-pin Parallel Connector

USB1Two 9-pin

Serial

Connectors

Monitor

keyboard, refer to page 6.)

1. USB is supported by: a) the latest version of Windows 95 (preloaded on some models); b) Windows 98.

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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC

Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor and Printer

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Minitower PC

The connectors are color-coded for easy matching. Match the colors.

Keyboard

(To connect an HP

multimedia keyboard,

refer to page 6.)

Mouse

25-pin Parallel

Connector

Two 9-pin Serial

Connectors

Monitor

USB1

1. USB is supported by: a) the latest version of Windows 95 (preloaded on some models); b) Windows 98.

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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC

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.

If you install a non-HP network adapter card, refer to the installation

and configuration information provided on HP’s Support web site. Go to

the LAN Card Ready section at www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport.

10/100BT

Connector

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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC

Connecting Multimedia Accessories (Some Models Only)

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Connecting Multimedia Accessories

(Some Models Only)

WARNING Always turn the volume down before connecting headphones or speakers, to

avoid discomfort from unexpected noise or static. Listening to loud sounds for

prolonged periods of time 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. When you can hear comfortably and clearly,

without distortion, leave the volume control in that position.

1Connect the HP multimedia keyboard to the PC. The connectors are

color-coded for easy matching.

Microphone

socket (pink)

Pink (or red) jack

Lime (or black) jack

Standard keyboard

connector

Speaker/headphones

socket (lime)

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